JP2018082929A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make it possible to enhance amusement when returning move presentation means to a first position after having moved the same from the first position to a second position.SOLUTION: A game machine is provided capable of being controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player, the game machine including move presentation means capable of making a move. Between when a mode in which the move presentation means moves from a first position to a second position and after that returns to the first position is a first mode and when the mode is a second mode different from the first mode, probability of being controlled in the advantageous state is different.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium is awarded to a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Furthermore, variable display means for displaying the identification information in a variable manner when the game medium wins in the winning area is provided, and when the variable display result of the identification information in the variable display means becomes a specific display result, a “big hit” is given. Some are configured to be controllable to an advantageous state advantageous to a person.

  In such a gaming machine, it is suggested that after the movement effect means is moved from the first position toward the second position to suggest a ratio that is controlled to an advantageous state, the movement effect means is returned to the first position. (For example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-042662 A

  With the technique described in Patent Document 1, it is not possible to increase the interest of the player's game when the movement effecting unit is moved from the first position to the second position and then returned to the first position.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and is a gaming machine that enhances the interest of a player's game when the movement effecting means is moved from the first position to the second position and then returned to the first position. For the purpose of provision.

(1) The gaming machine according to the present application can perform variation display (various display of special symbol and effect symbol, etc.) and derive and display the display result (big hit display result, outlier display result). A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state), and a movable moving effect means (for example, a movable effect member 60) or the like, and a variable display is started. Special effects (FIG. 23 (E) to (G), (H), (I) or (J), (K ) Pseudo-continuous variation display etc.) (execution control microcomputer 115, S802 in FIG. 22, etc.) and during the execution of the variation display, the variation corresponding display corresponding to the variation display ( Fig. 23 Change display means capable of performing the active display AH, etc. (the microcomputer 115 for effect control, S802 in FIG. 22 and the like), and changing the mode of the display corresponding to the change during the execution of the change display (active change). A mode change means (production control microcomputer 115, S802 in FIG. 22, S641, S642, S643, etc. in FIG. 37) and a change suggestion effect (FIG. 23 (E)) (I) slot effect etc.) capable of executing (effect control microcomputer 115, S644, S645, etc. in FIG. 37), and the moving effect means from the first position to the second position. A case where the mode when returning to the first position after moving toward the first position is the first mode and a mode where the mode is the second mode different from the first mode And the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is different (for example, when the movable effect member 60 moves from the retracted position toward the advanced position and then returns toward the retracted position, the movable object notice effects YPA4 to YPA7 are different. And the special effect execution means may include a plurality of types of the special effects, such as the case of returning while rotating and the case of returning without rotating like the movable object notice effects YPA1 to YPA3). Can be executed (same color design effect, NEXT design effect, etc. in FIG. 31A), and when the special effect is executed, the ratio suggestion effect is executed according to the type of the special effect (As shown in FIG. 31 (B), the execution ratio of the active change suggesting effect differs depending on the effect type of the same color effect effect and the NEXT symbol effect in the quasi-ream etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the interest of the player's game when returning after the movement effect means has moved.

(2) The gaming machine according to the present application can perform variation display (various display of special symbol and effect symbol, etc.) and derive and display the display result (big hit display result, outlier display result). A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state), and a movable moving effect means (for example, a movable effect member 60) or the like, and a variable display is started. Special effects (FIG. 23 (E) to (G), (H), (I) or (J), (K ) Pseudo-continuous variation display etc.) (execution control microcomputer 115, S802 in FIG. 22, etc.) and during the execution of the variation display, the variation corresponding display corresponding to the variation display ( Fig. 23 Change display means capable of performing the active display AH, etc. (the microcomputer 115 for effect control, S802 in FIG. 22 and the like), and changing the mode of the display corresponding to the change during the execution of the change display (active change). A mode change means (production control microcomputer 115, S802 in FIG. 22, S641, S642, S643, etc. in FIG. 37) and a change suggestion effect (FIG. 23 (E)) (I) slot effect etc.) capable of executing (effect control microcomputer 115, S644, S645, etc. in FIG. 37), and the moving effect means from the first position to the second position. A case where the mode when returning to the first position after moving toward the first position is the first mode and a mode where the mode is the second mode different from the first mode And the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is different (for example, when the movable effect member 60 moves from the retracted position toward the advanced position and then returns toward the retracted position, the movable object notice effects YPA4 to YPA7 are different. And the special effect execution means may include a plurality of types of the special effects, such as the case of returning while rotating and the case of returning without rotating like the movable object notice effects YPA1 to YPA3). Can be executed (same color design effect, NEXT design effect, etc. in FIG. 31A), and when the special effect is executed, the change suggestion effect is executed according to the type of the special effect. The rate of change in the display mode corresponding to the fluctuation is different (as shown in FIG. 31C), the execution of the active change effect is performed according to the effect type such as the same color symbol effect and the NEXT symbol effect in the pseudo-continuous. The ratio is different).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the interest of the player's game when returning after the movement effect means has moved.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), an aspect when the movement effect means moves from the first position toward the second position, and an aspect when the movement effect means returns toward the first position. The combination of the first combination and the second combination different from the first combination is different in the proportion controlled to the advantageous state (for example, when the movable effect member 60 is retracted). Paying attention only to the production mode, the big hit expectation is higher when the movable production member 60 is rotated than when it is not rotated, and the big hit expectation is higher when the light emitter is flashed than when the flash is not turned on. However, if attention is also paid to the effect mode from the time when the movable effect member 60 advances, the effect is displayed on the image display device 5 after the move effect member 60 advances. Even when the movable effect member 60 does not rotate when the material 60 is retracted, the big hit expectation may be higher than when the material is rotated, and when the movable effect member 60 is retracted, even when the light emitter is not flashed, the flash is turned on. In some cases, the expectation degree of jackpot may be high).

  In such a configuration, it is possible to increase the interest of the player's game when returning after moving the moving effect means by noting the combination of the moving effect means and the returning mode. it can.

  (4) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the movement effect means is a display device (for example, the sub image display device 65), and the display device is moved from the first position to the second position. The operation mode when returning toward the first position after moving toward the same is the same, but the display mode of the display device when returning is the first display mode, and the first display mode And the second display mode different from the above, the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is different (for example, the character CA1 is changed from the sub image display device 65 to the image display device in the bread eating competition effect as in Modification 2). When the effect image of the success mode, such as jumping to 5 and holding the pan PA1 displayed on the image display device 5 with the mouth, is displayed, the confirmed decoration that constitutes the combination of the confirmed special symbol that becomes the big hit symbol and the big hit combination While the handle is derived and the player can recognize that the variable display result is “big hit”, the character CA1 jumps out from the sub-image display device 65 to the image display device 5 in the bread eating competition effect. When the effect image of the failure mode is displayed such that the pan PA1 displayed on the image display device 5 cannot be held in the mouth without being confirmed, the confirmed special symbol that becomes the lost symbol and the reach lost combination are confirmed. The decorative symbol may be derived, and the player may be able to recognize the fact that the variable display result is “losing” in a recognizable manner.

  In such a configuration, by paying attention to the display mode of the display device, it is possible to enhance the interest of the player's game when the movement effect unit returns after moving.

  (5) The gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4), further includes effect means different from the movement effect means (for example, a light emitter such as a decoration LED incorporated in the movable effect member 60). When the moving effect means is moved from the first position toward the second position and then returns to the first position, the effect aspect of the effect means is the first effect aspect, and the first The proportion controlled in the advantageous state is different from that in the second effect mode different from the effect mode (for example, when the illuminant is flashed when the movable effect member 60 is moved backward as in the movable object notice effect YPA6). In other words, the big hit expectation degree may be higher compared to the case where the flash is not turned on as in the movable object notice effect YPA4).

  In such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest of the player's game when returning after the movement effect means has moved by focusing attention on the effect mode of the effect means different from the movement effect means.

  (6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5), when the movement effect means moves from the first position toward the second position and then returns toward the first position, the power source When the movement effect means is turned off, the movement effect means is directed to the first position in a common manner after the power is turned on again, regardless of the manner in which the movement effect means returns before the power is turned off. Return (For example, when the movable effect member 60 is moved from the retracted position toward the advanced position and then the power is shut off when returning to the retracted position as in Modification 3, the movable effect member 60 is movable before the power is shut off. Regardless of the manner in which the effect member 60 returns, the movable effect member 60 may be returned to the retracted position in a common manner after the power is turned on again).

  In such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the processing load when the power is turned on again.

  (7) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (6), the second control for operating the movement effect means based on the first control means and a command transmitted from the first control means. And the second control means invalidates the received command if the movement effect means cannot be operated when the command is received from the first control means (for example, a modified example) 4, when the motor drive circuit 16 cannot operate the movable effect member 60 when receiving a drive command signal as an information signal indicating a predetermined drive command command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the drive command command indicated by the received drive command signal may be invalidated).

  In such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a trouble from occurring in the moving effect means and to distribute the processing load.

  Moreover, the invention which concerns on (7)-(12) shown below is contained in the form for implementing invention mentioned later. As what is generally known as this type of gaming machine, there is one that can perform variable display (also referred to as variable display) and display and display the display result. Some gaming machines are capable of performing a variation corresponding display (active display) corresponding to the variation display during the execution of the variation display. In addition, some gaming machines can perform a special effect (pseudo-continuous effect) for temporarily stopping the variable display and restarting the variable display after starting the variable display until the display result is derived and displayed. there were.

  As a gaming machine that performs special effects and variable display, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-128537 (paragraphs 0174, 0175, 0453, etc.), variable display is executed during variable display periods including special effects. There are cases in which the rate at which the variation correspondence display changes varies depending on the timing at which the correspondence display is executed (Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect that suggests that the change correspondence display changes. However, in the above-described gaming machine of JP-A-2015-128537, there is a problem that the special effect and the suggestion effect of the change corresponding display change are poor, and it is insufficient to improve the interest of the effect. there were.

  The inventions according to (8) to (14) have been conceived in view of such actual circumstances, and the purpose thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest related to special effects and suggestive effects. .

  (8) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (7), the suggestion effect executing means executes a change suggestion effect selected from a plurality of types of change suggestion effects (S645 in FIG. 37). Etc.) Of the plurality of types of change suggestion effects, the ratio at which a specific change suggestion effect is executed differs depending on the type of the special effect (as shown in FIG. 36, a plurality of types such as a slot effect and an action effect). The ratio of execution of specific active change suggestion effect patterns, such as slot effect and action effect, of the active change suggestion effect patterns varies depending on the type of pseudo-continuous effect type, such as the same color design effect and the NEXT symbol effect. Etc.).

  In such a configuration, the player can be focused on the type of special effect.

  (9) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (8), prefetching judging means (a gaming control microcomputer 100, S1215, S1225 in FIG. 19, The effect control microcomputer 115, S713 to S718 in FIG. 29), and the prefetch effect means (the effect control microcomputer 115, S721 in FIG. 29) that executes the prefetch effect based on the determination result of the prefetch determination by the prefetch determination means. ˜S730, S632 in FIG. 37, etc.), and the special effect execution means can execute a common mode special effect that performs the special effect in an effect mode that is at least partially in common with the prefetch effect mode. As shown in FIG. 23 (D), the same color design effect is executed as the pre-reading effect. May be the same color pattern effect is capable of executing etc.) as a pseudo-continuous effect as.

  In such a configuration, when the special effect is being executed, if the pre-reading effect is being executed, the player may have an illusion. The interest about can be improved further.

  (10) In the gaming machine of the above (9), the prefetch effect means can execute the prefetch effect in a plurality of types of effect modes having different degrees of expectation controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player (such as a big hit game state). (For example, it is possible to execute a look-ahead effect with different degrees of expectation controlled in the big hit gaming state, such as the same color effect of green, the same color effect of green, and the same color effect of red in FIG. 25). The special effects can be executed in a plurality of types of performance modes with different degrees of expectation controlled in the advantageous state (a big hit gaming state such as a blue same color effect, a green same color effect, and a red same color effect in FIG. 32). The pseudo-runs with different expected degrees can be executed, etc.), and the period higher than the expected degree in the pre-reading effect mode executed before the variable display for executing the common mode special effect is executed. The special effect can be executed in the effect mode of the degree (the look-ahead effect according to the same-color effect effect pattern history at the time of the look-ahead effect, such as the blue same color effect, the green same color effect, and the red same color effect in FIG. 32) It may be possible to execute a pseudo-continuous effect with the same color design effect pattern having an expectation degree higher than the big hit expectation degree of the same color design effect pattern executed sometimes.

  In such a configuration, it is possible to make a player pay attention to whether or not a special effect is executed in an effect mode with an expectation level higher than the expectation level in the effect mode of the pre-reading effect, and improve the interest related to these effects be able to.

  (11) In the gaming machine of the above (10), the variable display that has not been started yet is displayed as the hold display (the hold display H in FIG. 23, etc.) (the display control microcomputer 115, S700 in FIG. 22). , S730 in FIG. 29, main effect display device 9A, etc.) and the hold display mode change (such as the hold change effect in FIGS. 23A to 23D) that is included in the prefetch effect means and changes the mode of the hold display. ) Can be executed as the pre-reading effect (microcomputer 115 for effect control, S727 and S725 in FIG. 29, S632 in FIG. 37, etc.) and the hold display mode change is executed. A change suggestion effect execution means (effect control micro) that can execute a change suggestion effect (slot effect, action effect, etc. in FIG. 23, FIG. 28). 29, S728 in FIG. 29, S632 in FIG. 37, etc.), and the suggestion effect executing means, when the common mode special effect is executed in the variable display, before the variable display is executed The change suggestion effect can be executed in a manner inheriting the change suggestion effect executed by the hold change suggestion effect executing means (FIGS. 23A to 23D, FIG. 28 hold change at the time of the prefetching effect As shown in the suggestion effect pattern and the active change suggestion effect pattern at the time of the pseudo-continuous effect in FIGS. 23 (E) to (I), FIG. The change suggestion effect can be executed).

  In such a configuration, the look-ahead effect and the special effect can be made into a series of effect modes, and the interest related to these effects can be improved.

  (12) In the gaming machine of (11), the hold change suggestion effect executing means and the suggestion effect executing means are configured to display the change display multiple times by the hold change suggestion effect executing means and the suggestion effect executing means. When the change suggestion effect is executed, the mode of the hold display and the mode of the corresponding display are changed in stages (as shown in FIGS. 23, 26 to 27, 33 to 35, the hold display and the active display). May be changed in a stepwise manner, such as a change in active display after a change in hold display).

  In such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to how far the aspect of the correspondence display changes, and it is possible to improve the interest of the production.

  (13) In any one of the above gaming machines (9) to (12), the variable display that has not yet been started is displayed as a hold display (hold display or the like in the fourth embodiment). The display control microcomputer 115 of the embodiment, the main effect display device 9A, etc.) and the pre-reading effect means, and the hold display mode change (holding change effect etc.) in which the mode of the hold display changes is used as the pre-reading effect. A holding display mode changing means (such as the production control microcomputer 115 of the fourth embodiment) that can be executed, and the holding display mode changing means and the mode changing means are the modes of the holding display. And a change effect of different types can be executed when changing the mode of the variation correspondence display (for example, as shown in the fourth embodiment). As shown in FIG. 38D, the production control microcomputer 115 changes the “change at shift”, “lightning effect effect” at the start of fluctuation, While the “actual effect effect” and “change after reach” in the latter half of the change can be executed, the display mode of the hold display of the notice target as shown in FIGS. 38 (A) to (C) When changing, “change at shift”, “lightning effect effect” at the start of change, “actual effect effect”, “character effect effect A” in the middle of change, and “hold change symbol effect effect” at the later stage of change Or “character action effect B” can be executed).

  In such a configuration, since the type of the change effect is different between when the mode of the hold display is changed and when the mode of the change correspondence display is changed, the effect of the change effect can be improved.

  (14) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (13), the special effect execution means varies a part of the effect mode after the special effect depending on the type of the special effect (third Embodiment).

  In such a configuration, the effect of special effects can be further enhanced.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the decision ratio etc. of the movable object notice effect by the movable object notice effect determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in the case of a movable object notice effect being performed. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in the case of a movable object notice effect being performed. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in the case of a movable object notice effect being performed. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in the case of a movable object notice effect being performed. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in the case of the movable object notification effect and jackpot finalization effect of the modification 1 being performed. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement in which the movable object notice production of the modification 2 is performed. It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows a fluctuation | variation pattern table in a table format. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a display screen figure of a main effect display device and a sub effect display device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the prefetch effect presence-and-absence determination table and the prefetch effect type selection table. It is a look-ahead same color design effect pattern selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a 1st pending | holding change effect pattern selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a 2nd reservation change effect pattern selection table and a 3rd reservation change effect pattern selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a holding | maintenance change suggestion production pattern selection table. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows an effect design fluctuation start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a quasi-continuous production type selection table, an active change suggestion effect execution presence / absence selection determination table, and an active change effect execution presence / absence selection determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a quasi-continuous color design effect pattern selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an active change effect kind selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a 1st active change effect pattern selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a 2nd active change effect pattern selection table and a 3rd active change effect pattern selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an active change suggestion production pattern selection table. It is a flowchart which shows an effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of an effect production determination table. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the execution timing of an effect production. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the execution timing of an effect production.

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

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

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

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

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. And, in response to the start of one of the special symbol games among the variation of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of the decorative symbol is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or the special figure using the second special figure in the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. In synchronization with the game, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a finalized decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed.

  In the configuration example of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, a first hold indicator 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. 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified.

  The number of the first special figure hold memory is, for example, the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A due to the occurrence of the first start winning that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening. When is established, 1 is added if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not established. As a result, the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended.

  The number of stored second special figure is, for example, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B due to the occurrence of the second start winning that the game ball passes through the second start winning opening. When is established, 1 is added if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not established. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended.

  When the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is subtracted by one. When the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started, the second special figure holding memory number is decremented by one. As described above, the special game or decoration pattern is variable based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. The start condition for executing the variable display game such as display is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit state. For example, when the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied, the variable display is suspended.

  The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. The term “special figure pending storage number” simply refers to a concept that includes all of the first special figure pending memory number, the second special figure pending memory number, and the total pending memory number, and particularly refers to a part thereof. It may happen. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B includes, for example, a number of LEDs corresponding to the upper limit values of the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number, respectively. .

  A start winning storage display area may be provided in the display area of the image display device 5 together with the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B or instead of these hold indicators. That is, in the start winning memory display area, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number in an identifiable manner is performed.

  A movable effect member 60 is provided in the vicinity of a predetermined edge in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, when the display area has a horizontally long rectangular shape, the movable effect member 60 is accommodated inside or outside the decorative member that decorates the periphery of the display area in the vicinity of the outer peripheral edge on the long side. That's fine. As described above, the movable effect member 60 only needs to be provided near the predetermined end of the display area in the image display device 5. In FIG. 1, the dashed line indicates that the movable effect member 60 is accommodated inside the decorative member.

  The movable effect member 60 only needs to constitute an effect model that advances to the front of the display area in the image display device 5 by the rotational drive of the movable effect member motor 61 shown in FIG. That is, the movable effect member 60 is movable between a retracted position housed inside or outside a decorative member that decorates the periphery of the display area and an advanced position that has advanced to the front of the display area. Also good. At this time, the direction from the retracted position to the advanced position may be a direction from a predetermined edge of the display area in the image display device 5 to another edge. In addition, it may advance until it reaches the other edge that is the advance position from the predetermined edge that is the retracted position, or it may be a partial advance position before reaching the other edge that is the advance position Also good. In addition, the movable effect member 60 is not limited to the one that can advance to the front surface of the display area, and is configured such that, for example, a predetermined end is pivotally supported, and an effect operation that swings in the vicinity of the display area or an effect that rotates. An operation may be performed. That is, the movement of the movable effect member 60 is not limited to a mode in which a predetermined operation is performed in the direction from the first position toward the second position, and the movement effect member 60 moves in the direction from the first position toward the second position. For example, a mode of swinging in the direction from the first position to the second position, a mode of rotating in the direction from the first position to the second position, and the like are included.

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

  As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball does not pass through the second starting winning opening. To. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the on state, so that the game ball can pass through the second starting winning hole. Put it in a state. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter the second start winning opening, while the expanded opening state when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. However, it may be configured so that the game ball is difficult to enter. As described above, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has the first variable state such as the open state or the enlarged open state where the game ball can pass through the second start winning port, the closed state where the game ball cannot pass, or the passage difficult. It can be changed to a second variable state such as a normal open state.

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

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

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

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and prevents the game ball from passing through the big winning opening. . On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, and the game ball easily passes through the big prize opening. To do. As described above, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball is easy to pass and advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass and is disadvantageous for the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes through the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch 23, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes through the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, when the gaming ball passes through another winning opening such as the first start winning opening and 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 passing the game ball through the special prize winning opening, which is disadvantageous for the player. There are two states.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are saved for a predetermined period. In particular, at least the game state, that is, data corresponding to the control state of the game control means and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. The RAM 102 stores various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

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

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring or the like for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Further, a drive command signal as an information signal indicating a predetermined drive command command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 to the motor drive circuit 16 for driving the movable effect member motor 61 for operating the movable effect member 60. Wiring is also connected.

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

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

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

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command transmitted to the sound control board 13, a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14, a motor drive circuit 16 The command transmitted to is output.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a launch motor provided in a predetermined hit ball launching device based on a predetermined operation performed by a player on a hit ball operating handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Thus, a game ball as a game medium is launched toward the game area. When the game ball that has flowed down the game area has a start winning that passes through the first start winning port formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, the game ball is detected by the first start port switch 22A shown in FIG. For example, the first start condition is established. After that, the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is used based on the fact that the first start condition is established, for example, because the previous special figure game, the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has ended. A special game is started.

  Further, when a start winning that occurs when the game ball passes through the second start winning opening formed in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Thus, the second start condition is established. Thereafter, the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is used based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game, the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has ended. A special game is started. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening.

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

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

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

  When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable display result is “big jackpot”, and the bonus game state is controlled as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. That is, whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined before the variable display result is derived and displayed. As a special symbol variable display result, when a small hit symbol different from the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result is “small hit” and is controlled to a small hit gaming state as a special gaming state different from the specific gaming state. Is done. As a special symbol variable display result, neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is derived and displayed. When the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result is “lost”.

  For example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is a big hit symbol, a special symbol indicating the number “1” is a small bonus symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is used. Lost design. Each symbol such as a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small hit 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 a predetermined period or a period until a predetermined number of game balls enter the big prize opening and a winning ball is generated, a round game in which the big prize opening is continuously opened is executed. During a period other than the execution period of such a round game, the big winning opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit is reached.

When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when the big hit symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the big hit type is “non-probable change”, and when the big hit symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed, When the type is “probability change” and the big hit symbol indicating the number “5” is derived and displayed, the big hit type becomes “surprise”.
When the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the upper limit time in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state advantageous to the player is relatively long as a round game in the jackpot game state. A regular round of time is performed. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “surprise”, a short-term open round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state is relatively short is executed as a round game in the jackpot game state. Is done. The big hit gaming state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a first specific gaming state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a second specific gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state when the big hit type is “surprise”, the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in the short-term open round is longer than the first period in the normal open round. Becomes a short second period. It should be noted that the same control as when the normal opening round is executed may be performed except that the opening period of the big prize opening is controlled to be the second period in the short-term opening round. Alternatively, when the short-term open round is executed, the number of executions of the round game may be a second round number that is smaller than the first round number that is the number of executions of the normal open round. In other words, the jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is changed to the first state in which the game ball passes through the big winning opening in each round game as compared with the jackpot gaming state in which the normal opening round is executed. It may be at least one of the second period shorter than one period and the second round number of round games executed less than the first round number.

  When such a short-term open round is executed, a predetermined number of balls can be obtained if a game ball wins a big winning opening. However, due to the opening period of the big winning opening being the second period, etc., it becomes a big hit gaming state in which the actual payout cannot be obtained.

When a predetermined small hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable display result is “small bonus”, and the small hit game state as the special gaming state is controlled.
In this small hit game state, similarly to the short-term open round, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 performs a variable winning operation in which the large winning opening is set to the open state and changed to the first state advantageous to the player. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state over the second period is repeatedly executed. After the small hit gaming state ends, it is only necessary to maintain the gaming state before the variable display result is “small hit”.

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

  As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a short-time state. On the other hand, after the big hit gaming state is ended when the big hit type is “probability change” or “surprise probability”, the gaming state becomes the probability change state. After the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state before the small hit gaming state continues. However, when a special figure game with a variable display result of “small hit” is executed, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the probability change state or the short time state has reached a predetermined number, after the end of the small hit game state In some cases, the probability variation state or the short time state ends and the normal state is reached.

  In the probability changing state and the short time state, the normally variable winning ball device 6B is changed between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes through the second start winning opening compared to the normal state. For example, the normal symbol display 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal game to have a shorter variation time than in the normal state, and the probability that the variable symbol display result of each normal game is “per normal” in each normal game. The tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure” is higher than that in the normal state. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode by the control for increasing the length of time and the control for increasing the number of tilts compared to the normal state. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control for changing the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control. By controlling to such a probable change state and a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained.

  Even when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the high opening control may not be performed. For example, when the high-opening control is not performed and the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, the probability change control is performed after the big hit gaming state is finished, but the high open control is performed. Control may not be performed. Note that if the game state before the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable” is the probability change state or the short time state and the short time control with the high opening control is being performed, the big hit game state is terminated. Later, time-shortening control with high opening control may be performed.

  The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recorded information of the score given corresponding to the number thereof have value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. That's fine. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The game value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to paying out a game ball as a prize ball or giving a score. For example, the game value can be controlled to a big hit game state or a special game state such as a probability change state. Control, the upper limit number of round games that can be executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the first round number that is larger than the second round number, the upper limit number of variable displays that can be executed in the short time state is more than the second number The number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times that the big hit probability in the probability variation state is a first probability higher than the second probability, and the number of times that the big hit gaming state is repeatedly controlled without being controlled in the normal state. It may be included that the game situation is advantageous to the player, such as a part or all of the fact that the number of the first continuous number of channels is larger than the second continuous number of channels.

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

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

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

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

  During variable display of decorative designs, different from variable display effects such as reach production, for example, different effects from variable display operations of decorative designs, such as displaying a presentation image such as a predetermined character image or message image Depending on the operation, a notice effect for informing the player that the decorative display variable display mode may become a reach mode and that the variable display result may be a “hit” is executed. Sometimes. The effect operation as the notice effect is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. As long as it is executed before the reach mode is reached. In addition, the notice effect that notifies that there is a possibility that the variable display result may be a “hit” may include one that is executed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect may be any effect that does not cause a change in the variable symbol display time depending on whether or not it is executed.

  As the notice effect by the effect operation different from the decorative display variable display operation, for example, a movable object notice effect for operating the movable effect member 60 is executed. The movable object notice effect is a notice effect that causes the movable effect member 60 to operate in a predetermined effect mode during the variable display of decorative symbols.

  FIG. 3 shows the determination rate of the movable object notice effect based on the movable object notice effect determination table stored in the ROM 121. The movable object notice effect decision table decides whether or not to execute a movable object notice effect that predicts the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”, and determines the type of movable object notice effect when it is executed It is a table that is referred to for In the movable object notice effect determination table, the numerical value to be compared with the random number for determining the movable object notice effect is determined according to the type of the variation pattern so that the determination ratio shown in FIG. Is assigned to any one of the movable object notice effects YPA1 to YPA7, which is an effect pattern of the movable object notice effect. In addition, it is not limited to the thing to which the determined value is assigned according to the kind of fluctuation | variation pattern, A decision value may be assigned according to an individual fluctuation | variation pattern, and it is in a variable display result and a variable display mode. A decision value may be assigned accordingly. When assigning a decision value according to the variable display result, for example, the decision value may be assigned according to whether the variable display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing”. When the result is “big hit”, the determined value may be assigned depending on whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. In addition, when assigning a determined value according to the variable display mode, for example, whether or not super reach is executed, or whether it is “super A” or “super B” in the case of super reach A determined value may be assigned accordingly. As described above, in the movable object notice effect, the variable display result becomes “big hit” depending on which one of the plural kinds of movable object notice effects is executed, and is controlled to be in a probable state. It is only necessary to suggest a ratio that is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player such as reach is executed. Here, advantageous states advantageous to the player include, for example, control to a big hit game state, control to a special game state such as a probability change state, and the upper limit number of round games that can be executed in the big hit game state. The first round number is greater than two rounds, the upper limit number of variable displays that can be executed in the short time state is the first number greater than the second number, and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is greater than the second probability. The first probability that the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state, becomes larger than the second consecutive number of chunks. It may be sufficient to include a game situation that is advantageous to the player, such as a part or all.

  FIG. 3B shows an effect mode in the movable object notice effect determined using the movable object notice effect determination table. In this embodiment, when the movable effect member 60 moves from the retracted position toward the advanced position and then moves back toward the retracted position, the movable effect member 60 rotates the movable effect member 60 in the form of rotating the movable effect member effects YPA4 to YPA7. The movable object notice effects YPA1 to YPA3 in a mode that is not allowed to be set are set.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the movable effect member 60 moves from the retracted position toward the advanced position and then moves back toward the retracted position, a light emitting body such as a decoration LED incorporated in the movable effect member 60 is flashed. The movable object notice effects YPA6 and YPA7 in the mode to be set and YPA1 to YPA5 in the mode in which the flash is not turned on are set. Here, the flash lighting is a lighting mode in which a light emitter such as a decoration LED emits light like a strobe of a camera.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the movable effect member 60 is operating, that is, when the movable effect member 60 moves from the retracted position toward the advanced position, and then moves backward toward the retracted position, The movable object notice effects YPA3, YPA5, and YPA7 in which the effect is displayed on the image display device 5 and the movable object notice effects YPA1, YPA2, YPA4, and YPA6 in which the effect is not displayed are set. Here, the effect refers to, for example, displaying a flashing predetermined image or a flashing predetermined image in a display area around the movable effect member 60 in the display area of the image display device 5 in accordance with the movement of the movable effect member 60. It is.

  Further, in this embodiment, the movable object notice effects YPA2 to YPA7 in a mode in which the movable effect member 60 moves to the advance position, and the movable effect member 60 does not move to the advance position, but to a partial advance position in the middle. A movable object notice effect YPA1 that only moves is set. For example, in the movable object notice effect YPA1, it may be suggested that the movable effect member 60 may move to the advanced position by swinging the movable effect member 60 up and down partially at the advanced position. Good.

  That is, the movable object notice effects YPA1 to YPA7 are determined based on whether or not the movable effect member 60 moves to the advanced position, whether or not the effect is displayed on the image display device 5 after the movable effect member 60 advances. What is necessary is just to perform the production | presentation from which the combination of production aspects, such as whether the movable production | generation member 60 rotates at the time of 60 reversal, and whether the light-emitting body flashes in the light of the movable production | generation member 60 reverse.

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 3A, the movable object notice effect is executed only when the type of the variation pattern is a variation pattern of super reach (losing) or a variation pattern of super reach (big hit). If it is set and the fluctuation pattern is super reach (losing), the moving object notice effect is executed at a rate of 21%, and if it is a fluctuation pattern of super reach (big hit), it is possible at a rate of 99%. The animal notice effect is set to be executed. With such settings, when the movable object notice effect is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the movable object notice effect is not executed.

  Further, in the setting example shown in FIG. 3A, only the effect mode of whether or not the movable effect member 60 rotates when the movable effect member 60 rotates is different among the effect modes in the movable object notice effect. Comparing the movable object notice effect YPA2 and the movable object notice effect YPA4, which are common aspects, in the case of the super reach (losing) variation pattern, the movable object notice effect YPA4 in which the movable effect member 60 rotates. In the case where the movable effect member 60 does not rotate, it is easy to be determined to be a movable object notice effect YPA2, and in the case of a super reach (big hit) variation pattern, it is more likely to be decided to be a movable object notice effect YPA4 than the movable object notice effect YPA2. . With such a setting, when the movable object notice effect YPA4 is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the movable object notice effect YPA2 is executed. In other words, when the movable effect member 60 rotates when the movable effect member 60 moves backward, the big hit expectation is higher than when the movable effect member 60 does not rotate. The same applies to the relationship between the movable object notice effect YPA3 and the movable object notice effect YPA5.

  In such a configuration, attention can be paid to whether or not the movable effect member 60 rotates when the movable effect member 60 moves backward, and the interest can be enhanced.

  Further, in the setting example shown in FIG. 3A, only the production mode of whether or not the illuminant is flashed when the movable production member 60 is retracted is different from the production mode in the movable object notice production. Compared with the movable object notice effect YPA4 and the movable object notice effect YPA6, which is a common mode, when the fluctuation pattern is a super reach (losing), it is more than the movable object notice effect YPA6 in which the illuminant flashes. The moving object notice effect YPA4 in which the illuminant is not flashed is easily determined, and when the variation pattern is a super reach (big hit), the movable object notice effect YPA6 is more easily determined than the movable object notice effect YPA4. With such a setting, when the movable object notice effect YPA6 is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the movable object notice effect YPA4 is executed. In other words, when the illuminator is flashed when the movable effect member 60 is retracted, the expectation of jackpot is higher than when the flash is not lit. The same applies to the relationship between the movable object notice effect YPA5 and the movable object notice effect YPA7.

  In such a configuration, attention can be paid to whether or not the illuminant flashes when the movable effect member 60 is retracted, and interest can be enhanced.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the lighting effect of the movable effect member 60 itself, such as whether or not the movable effect member 60 rotates, is the flash effect of the movable effect member 60 itself. An effect mode of effect means other than the movable effect member 60 such as whether or not to perform is included.

Further, in the setting example shown in FIG. 3A, among the effect forms in the movable object notice effect, the effect state indicating whether or not the effect is displayed on the image display device 5 from the time when the movable effect member 60 advances, and the moveable effect Comparing the movable object notice effects YPA2 to YPA7, which are different in combination with the movable effect member 60 and the light emitter effect mode when the effect member 60 is moved backward, when the variation pattern of the super reach (losing) is obtained, the movable effect is obtained. Among the movable object notice effects with the same effect mode of the movable effect member 60 and the light emitter when the member 60 is retracted, the movable object notice effect YPA3 in which the effect is displayed on the image display device 5 from the time when the movable effect member 60 advances. Animated notice announcement effect YPA2 in which effects are not displayed is easily determined, and if it is a change pattern of super reach (big hit), a movable object notice effect Likely to be determined in a moving object when the announcement attraction YPA3 than PA2.
With such a setting or the like, when the movable object notice effect YPA3 is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the movable object notice effect YPA2 is executed. In other words, if the effects of the movable effect member 60 and the light emitter are the same when the movable effect member 60 moves backward, the effect is displayed on the image display device 5 from the time of the advancement of the movable effect member 60. The expectation of jackpot is higher than when it is not displayed. The same applies to the relationship between the movable object notice effect YPA4 and the movable object notice effect YPA5, and the relationship between the movable object notice effect YPA6 and the movable object notice effect YPA7.

  Further, in the case of the super reach (losing) variation pattern, the image display device 5 from the time of the advancement of the movable effect member 60 among the movable object notice effects in which the effect of the luminous body is the same when the movable effect member 60 moves backward. The effect is not displayed on the image display device 5 from the time of advancement of the movable effect member 60 than the movable object notice effect YPA3 in which the effect is displayed but the movable effect member 60 does not rotate when the movable effect member 60 is retracted. When the moving effect member 60 rotates backward when the moving effect member 60 rotates, the animal notice effect YPA4 is easily determined. When the variation pattern is a super reach (big hit), the movable object notice effect YPA3 is more easily determined than the movable object notice effect YPA4. . With such a setting, when the movable object notice effect YPA3 is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the movable object notice effect YPA4 is executed. In other words, if the effect mode of the illuminant when the movable effect member 60 is retracted is the same, the image is displayed from the time when the movable effect member 60 is advanced even if the movable effect member 60 does not rotate when the movable effect member 60 is retracted. When the effect is displayed on the device 5, the movable effect member 60 rotates when the movable effect member 60 moves backward, but compared with the case where the effect is not displayed on the image display device 5 since the movable effect member 60 advances. The expectation of jackpot is high.

  Also, in the case of the super reach (losing) variation pattern, an image is displayed from the time when the movable effect member 60 advances, among the movable object notice effects, in which the effect aspect of the movable effect member 60 is the same when the movable effect member 60 is moved backward. Although the effect is displayed on the device 5 but the effect is not displayed on the image display device 5 from the time of advancement of the movable effect member 60, the effect is not displayed on the image display device 5 than the movable object notice effect YPA5 in which the illuminant is not flashed when the movable effect member 60 moves backward. When the member 60 is moved backward, the animal notice effect YPA6 in which the illuminant flashes is easily determined, and when the variation pattern is a super reach (big hit), it is easier to determine the movable object notice effect YPA5 than the movable object notice effect YPA6. . With such a setting, when the movable object notice effect YPA5 is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the movable object notice effect YPA6 is executed. In other words, if the effect mode of the movable effect member 60 when the movable effect member 60 moves backward is the same, the image from the time when the movable effect member 60 moves forward even if the light emitter does not flash when the movable effect member 60 moves backward. When the effect is displayed on the display device 5, the illuminant is flashed when the movable effect member 60 is retracted, but compared with the case where the effect is not displayed on the image display device 5 since the movable effect member 60 has advanced. The expectation of jackpot is high.

  As described above, in this embodiment, if attention is paid only to the effect mode when the movable effect member 60 is moved backward, the expectation degree of jackpot is higher when the movable effect member 60 is rotated than when the movable effect member 60 is rotated. When the flash is turned on, the big hit expectation is higher than when the flash is not turned on. However, paying attention also to the effect mode from the time when the movable effect member 60 advances, the effect that is displayed on the image display device 5 from the time when the movable effect member 60 advances depends on whether or not the movable effect member 60 moves backward. Even when the member 60 does not rotate, the big hit expectation may be higher than when the member 60 rotates, and when the movable effect member 60 moves backward, the big hit expectation is higher than when the flash does not turn on There is. That is, in this embodiment, when attention is paid only to the effect mode when the movable effect member 60 moves backward, by combining the effect mode when the movable effect member 60 advances and the effect mode when the movable effect member 60 moves backward. The expectation of jackpot may be reversed.

  In such a configuration, attention should be paid to the combination of the effect mode of the image display device 5 when the movable effect member 60 advances and the effect mode of the movable effect member 60 and the luminous body when the movable effect member 60 moves backward. It is possible to enhance the interest when the movable effect member 60 is moved backward.

  Further, in the setting example shown in FIG. 3A, the movable object notice effect YPA7 is set to be executed only when the variation pattern is a super reach (big hit). With this setting, when the movable object notice effect YPA7 is executed, it is definitely notified that the variable display result is “big hit”.

  FIG. 4 shows an effect operation example in which the movable object notice effect YPA3 is executed in the variation pattern in which the variable display result is derived after the super reach effect is executed. In this example of the effect operation, the normal reach effect is executed based on the fact that the decorative symbol variable display mode has become the reach mode, and then the movable effect member 60 is used in the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. The advance operation of the movable object notice effect YPA3 that advances to the front of the display area is executed. At this time, the movable effect member 60 moves from the retracted position in the vicinity of the upper edge of the display area that is the initial position to the advanced position that covers the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C in front of the display area. What is necessary is just to operate | move and move in the movable production | direction direction. As the movable effect member 60 advances, an effect image associated with the execution of the movable object notice effect YPA3 is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 4 (B), the retracting operation of the movable object notice effect YPA3 in which the movable effect member 60 moves backward from the front surface of the display area in the image display device 5 is executed. At this time, the movable effect member 60 may be operated so as to move and retract in the movable effect direction from the advance position to the retracted position. As the movable effect member 60 moves backward, the movable effect member 60 moves without rotating, and an effect image associated with the execution of the movable object notice effect YPA3 is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Light emitters such as built-in decorative LEDs are usually lit.

  As described above, when the effect is displayed on the image display device 5 from the time when the movable effect member 60 advances due to the execution of the movable object notice effect, the movable effect member 60 and the light emission when the movable effect member 60 moves backward thereafter. Depending on the effect of the body, for example, the variable display result may be definitely notified as “movable object notice effect YPA7”. It is possible to pay attention to the aspect and to enhance the interest.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 4C and 4D, a super reach effect is executed. The super reach effect may be an effect in which, for example, the ally character CA1 battles the enemy character CB1. Then, when the friendly character CA1 wins the battle with the enemy character CB1 in the battle effect, the confirmed special symbol that becomes the jackpot symbol and the confirmed ornament symbol that constitutes the jackpot combination are derived, and the variable display result is “ The player is informed that the game is a “hit”. On the other hand, when the ally character CA1 loses the battle with the enemy character CB1 in the battle effect, a definite special symbol that becomes a lost symbol and a definite decorative symbol that constitutes a reach lose combination are derived, and the variable display result is “ The player may inform the player that the game has been lost.

  That is, when a super reach (losing) variation pattern is designated based on the fact that the special figure display result is determined to be “losing”, for example, it means that the player has lost the battle as shown in FIG. 4 (E1). The effect image to be displayed is displayed, and a definite decorative combination of reach-losing combinations as shown in FIG. 4 (F1) is derived. On the other hand, when the change pattern of super reach (big hit) is designated based on the special figure display result determined as “big hit”, for example, the fact that the game has won the battle as shown in FIG. The effect image to be displayed is displayed, and a definite decorative combination of jackpot combinations as shown in FIG. 4 (F2) is derived.

  FIG. 5 shows an effect operation example in which the movable object notice effect YPA4 is executed in the variation pattern in which the variable display result is derived after the super reach effect is executed. In this effect operation example, the normal reach effect is executed on the basis of the fact that the decorative symbol variable display mode is changed to the reach mode, and then the movable effect member 60 is used in the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. The advance operation of the movable object notice effect YPA4 that advances to the front of the display area is executed. At this time, the movable effect member 60 moves from the retracted position in the vicinity of the upper edge of the display area that is the initial position to the advanced position that covers the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C in front of the display area. What is necessary is just to operate | move and move in the movable production | direction direction. With the advance of the movable effect member 60, a normal effect image associated with the execution of the movable object notice effect YPA4 is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. In this effect operation example, since the effect image is not displayed with the execution of the movable object notice effect YPA4, for example, the effect image of the normal reach effect is displayed as the normal effect image.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 5 (B), the reversing operation of the movable object notice effect YPA4 in which the movable effect member 60 moves backward from the front surface of the display area in the image display device 5 is executed. At this time, the movable effect member 60 may be operated so as to move and retract in the movable effect direction from the advance position to the retracted position. As the movable effect member 60 moves backward, the movable effect member 60 moves while rotating, and a normal effect image associated with the execution of the movable object notice effect YPA3 is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. A light-emitting body such as a decorative LED incorporated in the LED is normally turned on.

  As described above, even when the effect is not displayed on the image display device 5 since the advancement of the movable effect member 60 due to the execution of the movable object notice effect, the movable effect member 60 and the light emission when the movable effect member 60 moves backward thereafter. Depending on the effect of the body, for example, the expectation of jackpot may be relatively high as in the movable object notice effect YPA6. Therefore, it is possible to focus on the effect when the movable effect member 60 is moved backward. Can be increased.

  After that, as shown in FIGS. 5C and 5D, a super reach effect is executed as in the example of the effect operation shown in FIG. Then, when the change pattern of the super reach (losing) is designated based on the fact that the special figure display result is determined to be “losing”, it means that the player has lost the battle as shown in FIG. 5 (E1), for example. The effect image to be displayed is displayed, and a definite decorative combination of reach-losing combinations as shown in FIG. 5 (F1) is derived. On the other hand, when the variation pattern of super reach (big hit) is designated based on the special figure display result being determined as “big hit”, for example, the fact that the battle has been won as shown in FIG. The effect image to be displayed is displayed, and a definite decorative combination of jackpot combinations as shown in FIG. 5 (F2) is derived.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of an effect operation in which the movable object notice effect YPA7 is executed in the variation pattern in which the variable display result of “big hit” is derived after the super reach effect is executed. In this effect operation example, the normal reach effect is executed on the basis of the fact that the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode, and then, as shown in FIG. The advance operation of the movable object notice effect YPA7 that advances to the front of the display area is executed. At this time, the movable effect member 60 moves from the retracted position in the vicinity of the upper edge of the display area that is the initial position to the advanced position that covers the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C in front of the display area. What is necessary is just to operate | move and move in the movable production | direction direction. As the movable effect member 60 advances, an effect image associated with the execution of the movable object notice effect YPA7 is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5.

  As described above, the effect is displayed on the image display device 5 from the time when the movable effect member 60 advances with the execution of the movable object notice effect, and the movable effect member 60 rotates and the light emitter when the movable effect member 60 moves backward thereafter. When is flashed, it is definitely notified that the variable display result is “big hit”.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 6 (B), the retracting operation of the movable object notice effect YPA 7 in which the movable effect member 60 moves backward from the front surface of the display area in the image display device 5 is executed. At this time, the movable effect member 60 may be operated so as to move and retract in the movable effect direction from the advance position to the retracted position. As the movable effect member 60 moves backward, the movable effect member 60 moves while rotating, and an effect image associated with the execution of the movable object notice effect YPA3 is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, and is incorporated in the movable effect member 60. A light emitter such as the decorated LED is flashed.

  After that, as shown in FIGS. 6C and 6D, the super reach effect is executed as in the effect operation examples shown in FIGS. Then, since the variation pattern of the super reach (big hit) is designated based on the fact that the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit”, for example, it shows that the battle as shown in FIG. 6 (E) has been won. An effect image is displayed, and a definite decorative combination of jackpot combinations as shown in FIG. 6 (F) is derived.

  FIG. 7 shows an effect operation example in which the movable object notice effect YPA1 is executed in the variation pattern in which the variable display result is derived after the super reach effect is executed. In this example of the effect operation, after the normal reach effect is executed based on the fact that the variable display mode of the decorative symbol has become the reach mode, the predetermined edge of the display area of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. When the movable effect member 60 swings at a partially advanced position corresponding to the part, the movable object notice effect YPA1 is executed. At this time, if the movable effect member 60 operates so as to swing in the vicinity of the boundary portion between the inside and the outside of the display area formed by the upper side which is the upper edge of the display area in the image display device 5, for example. Good. As the vicinity of the boundary portion of the display area, the movable effect member 60 may be in a state of being hung on the front surface of the boundary portion, or may be in a state of having advanced to the inside of the display area so as not to be hung on the front surface of the boundary area. May be.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 7 (B), the retracting operation of the movable object notice effect YPA1 in which the movable effect member 60 is partially retracted from the advanced position is executed. At this time, the movable effect member 60 may be operated so as to move and retract in the movable effect direction from the advance position to the retracted position. As the movable effect member 60 moves backward, the movable effect member 60 moves without rotating, and a normal effect image associated with the execution of the movable object notice effect YPA3 is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Light emitters such as decorative LEDs built in 60 are normally lit.

As described above, when the movable effect member 60 swings at the partially advanced position in accordance with the execution of the movable object notice effect, it can be expected that the movable effect member 60 moves to the advanced position.
Further, in the case where the movable effect member 60 may swing without moving only partially to the advanced position, as in the movable object notice effect YPA1, the movable object in a mode in which the movable effect member 60 moves to the advanced position. In the notice effects YPA2 to YPA7 as well, the movable effect member 60 may be moved to the advance position after swinging when the movable effect member 60 is partially moved to the advance position. By setting it as such a structure, when the movable production | presentation member 60 rocks in a part advance position, the effect of expecting the movable production | generation member 60 to move to an advance position can be heightened.

  In addition, when the movable effect member 60 moves only partially to the advance position, the distance and time for the return of the movable effect member 60 are short, so even if the effect mode when the movable effect member 60 returns is different, the game In this embodiment, it is difficult for the person to recognize the moving object, and in this embodiment, the movable object notice effect corresponding to the fact that the movable effect member 60 moves only partially to the advanced position is acceptable. Only the effect mode of the animal notice effect YPA1 is prepared, and when the movable effect member 60 returns without moving only partially to the advanced position, it always becomes the same mode, and the big hit expectation is not suggested by the return method.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 7C and 7D, the super reach effect is executed as in the effect operation examples shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. Then, when the change pattern of super reach (losing) is designated based on the determination that the special figure display result is “losing”, it means that the player has lost the battle as shown in FIG. 7 (E1), for example. The effect image to be displayed is displayed, and a definite decorative symbol having a reach-losing combination as shown in FIG. 7 (F1) is derived. On the other hand, when the variation pattern of super reach (big hit) is designated based on the special figure display result being determined as “big hit”, for example, the fact that the battle as shown in FIG. The effect image to be displayed is displayed, and a definite decorative combination of jackpot combinations as shown in FIG. 7 (F2) is derived.

  (Modification 1) In the above embodiment, the movable object notice effect YPA7 for notifying definitely that the variable display result will be a "hit" is included in the movable object notice effect of a plurality of modes having different jackpot expectations. Explained as a thing. On the other hand, the moving object notice effect does not include a mode that clearly notifies that the variable display result is “big hit”, and the variable display result is different from the movable object notice effect. You may make it perform the big hit finalization effect which alert | reports definitely that it becomes a "big hit". In the big hit determination effect, an effect may be executed such that the movable effect member 60 moves from the retracted position toward the advanced position and then returns toward the retracted position, like the movable object notice effect. In that case, what is necessary is just to make it the aspect when the movable effect member 60 returns toward a retracted position in a jackpot decision effect differ from any aspect in the movable object notice effect of multiple aspects.

  FIG. 8 shows that the movable object notice effect YPA7 and the jackpot finalizing effect of the modified example 1 are executed in the variation pattern of the super reach (big hit) in which the variable display result of “big hit” is derived after the super reach effect is executed. A production operation example is shown. In the first modification, for example, in order to avoid a definite notification that the variable display result is “big hit” for the movable object notice effect YPA7, for example, the movable object notice in the movable object notice effect determination table shown in FIG. Even in the case of a super-reach (losing) variation pattern at the effect determination ratio, it may be set so as to be determined as the movable object notice effect YPA7. At that time, if the fluctuation pattern of the super reach (losing), the decision ratio is such that it is difficult to determine the movable object notice effect YPA7 than the movable object notice effect of other aspects, and the fluctuation of the super reach (big hit) In the case of a pattern, when the movable object notice effect YPA7 is executed by setting the determination ratio such that the movable object notice effect YPA7 is more easily determined than the movable object notice effect of other aspects, What is necessary is just to make it a big hit expectation degree higher than the case where the movable object notice effect of an aspect is performed.

  In the effect operation example of the first modification, after the normal reach effect is executed on the basis of the fact that the variable symbol display mode of the decorative symbol is the reach mode, the movable effect member 60 displays the image as shown in FIG. The advance operation of the movable object notice effect YPA7 that advances to the front of the display area in the device 5 is executed. At this time, the movable effect member 60 moves from the retracted position in the vicinity of the upper edge of the display area that is the initial position to the advanced position that covers the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C in front of the display area. What is necessary is just to operate | move and move in the movable production | direction direction. As the movable effect member 60 advances, an effect image associated with the execution of the movable object notice effect YPA7 is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8 (B), the retracting operation of the movable object notice effect YPA7 in which the movable effect member 60 is retracted from the front surface of the display area in the image display device 5 is executed. At this time, the movable effect member 60 may be operated so as to move and retract in the movable effect direction from the advance position to the retracted position. As the movable effect member 60 moves backward, the movable effect member 60 moves while rotating, and an effect image associated with the execution of the movable object notice effect YPA3 is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, and is incorporated in the movable effect member 60. A light emitter such as the decorated LED is flashed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 8C and 8D, after the super reach effect is executed, the movable effect member 60 advances to the front of the display area in the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 8E. The advancing operation of the jackpot finalizing effect is executed. At this time, the movable effect member 60 moves from the retracted position in the vicinity of the upper edge of the display area that is the initial position to the advanced position that covers the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C in front of the display area. What is necessary is just to operate | move and move in the movable production | direction direction. As the movable effect member 60 advances, an effect image associated with the execution of the big hit determination effect is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8 (F), a retreat operation of the big hit determination effect is performed in which the movable effect member 60 moves backward from the front surface of the display area in the image display device 5. At this time, the movable effect member 60 may be operated so as to move and retract in the movable effect direction from the advance position to the retracted position. As the movable effect member 60 moves backward, the movable effect member 60 moves while rotating, and an effect image of a special aspect associated with execution of the jackpot finalizing effect is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Light emitters such as built-in decorative LEDs are flashed. Here, the effect image of the special mode displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 with the retreat of the movable effect member 60 in the jackpot determination effect is any effect image displayed in the movable object notice effect of a plurality of modes. It is an effect image of a different aspect. As a result, the effect image of the special mode is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 as the movable effect member 60 moves backward, so that it is definitely notified that the variable display result is “big hit”.

  The effect displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 with the advance of the jackpot finalizing effect may be the same as the effect displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 with the advance of the movable object notice effect. . Further, when a big hit confirmation effect different from the movable object notice effect is executed as in Modification 1, the movable object notice effect may be executed a plurality of times during one variable display. With such a configuration, the player cannot determine whether the effect being executed is a moving object notice effect or a big hit finalizing effect until the player confirms the mode when the movable effect member 60 moves backward or Since it can be made difficult to discriminate, attention can be paid to the mode when the movable effect member 60 moves backward, and the interest can be enhanced.

  And, based on the fact that the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” and the fluctuation pattern of super reach (big hit) is designated, for example, winning the battle as shown in FIG. 8 (G) An effect image showing is displayed, and a definite decorative symbol of a jackpot combination as shown in FIG. 8 (H) is derived.

  (Modification 2) In the above-described embodiment, the description has been made on the assumption that the movable presentation member constitutes a production model that advances to the front of the display area in the image display device 5 as the movable object notice production. On the other hand, the movable effect member may constitute a sub image display device that advances to the front of the display area in the image display device 5. In this case, the operation mode when the sub image display device moves from the retracted position toward the advanced position and then returns toward the retracted position is the same, but the display mode of the sub image display device when returning is the first display mode. The ratio at which the special figure display result is “big hit” may be different between the case where it is and the case where the second display form is different from the first display form.

FIG. 9 shows an effect operation example in which the movable object notice effect of the second modification is executed. When the movable object notice effect of the modified example 2 is executed, as shown in FIG. 9A, the advance operation of the movable object notice effect in which the sub image display device 65 advances to the front of the display area in the image display device 5 is performed. Executed.
At this time, the sub image display device 65 moves from the retracted position in the vicinity of the lower edge of the display area to be the initial position to the moving effect direction toward the advance position that covers the front surface of the display area of the image display device 5. It only has to operate to move and advance. In this modified example, with the advancement of the sub image display device 65, an effect image of the pan PA1 hung on the string is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 as an effect image accompanying the execution of the movable object notice effect, In the display area of the sub-image display device 65, a predetermined character CA1 is displayed as an effect image accompanying execution of the movable object notice effect.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9B, the retraction operation of the movable object notice effect in which the sub image display device 65 retreats from the front surface of the display area in the image display device 5 is executed. At this time, the sub image display device 65 may be operated so as to move and retract in the movable effect direction from the advance position to the retreat position. The movable object notice effect of this modification is displayed on the image display device 5 as the character CA1 displayed on the sub image display device 65 jumps out to the image display device 5 as the sub image display device 65 moves backward. It is a bread eating competition production that tries to hold bread PA1 in the mouth. Then, when the effect image of the successful mode is displayed such that the character CA1 jumps out from the sub-image display device 65 to the image display device 5 and the pan PA1 displayed on the image display device 5 is held in the mouth by the bread eating competition effect. Then, the confirmed special symbol that becomes the jackpot symbol and the confirmed decorative symbol that constitutes the jackpot combination are derived, and the player is notified in a recognizable manner that the variable display result is “big hit”. On the other hand, a failure mode in which the character CA1 cannot jump out from the sub image display device 65 to the image display device 5 due to the bread eating competition effect, and the bread PA1 displayed on the image display device 5 cannot be held in the mouth. When the effect image is displayed, the confirmed special symbol that becomes the lost symbol and the finalized decorative symbol that constitutes the reach lose combination are derived, and the player can recognize that the variable display result is “lost”. There are things to do.

  That is, when a super reach (losing) variation pattern is designated based on the determination that the special figure display result is “losing”, for example, an effect image having a failure mode as shown in FIG. Displayed, a definite decorative symbol of a reach-losing combination as shown in FIG. 9 (D1) is derived. On the other hand, when the variation pattern of the super reach (big hit) is designated based on the determination that the special figure display result is “big hit”, for example, an effect image of a successful mode as shown in FIG. Displayed, a definite decorative symbol of the jackpot combination as shown in FIG. 9 (D2) is derived.

  When the movable object notice effect is executed by the sub image display device 65 as in Modification 2, the operation when the sub image display device 65 returns from the retracted position toward the advanced position and then returns toward the retracted position. Although the mode is the same, the display mode of the sub-image display device 65 when returning is different, and the ratio of the special figure display result being “big hit” varies depending on the display mode, so the display mode of the sub-image display device 65 It is possible to increase the interest of the player when the sub image display device 65 returns.

  In addition, the expected degree of jackpot notice given in the movable object notice effect by the sub-image display device 65 determines whether or not the special figure display result is “hit” according to the display mode as in the second modification. However, the ratio of the special figure display result to “big hit” may be notified according to the display mode.

  In addition, such a configuration requires a space for providing a drive mechanism therefor when, for example, changing the operation mode of the sub-image display device 65 to notify the big hit expectation degree, This is particularly effective when it is difficult to secure such a space.

  (Modification 3) In the above embodiment, when the movable effect member 60 moves from the retracted position toward the advanced position and then returns to the retracted position, the power is shut off before the power is shut off. Regardless of the manner in which the movable effect member 60 returns, the movable effect member 60 may be returned toward the retracted position in a common manner after the power is turned on again. In that case, it may be returned in any of the preset movable object notice effects, or may be returned in a different form from any of the plural kinds of movable object notice effects. Moreover, when returning with the aspect of the preset movable thing notice effect, it is sufficient to return the aspect with the lowest expected degree of jackpot among the plural kinds of movable object notice effects. In such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the processing load when the power is turned on again.

  (Modification 4) In the above embodiment, the motor drive circuit 16 operates the movable effect member 60 when receiving a drive command signal as an information signal indicating a predetermined drive command command from the effect control CPU 120. In a situation where it is not possible to perform the operation, the drive command command indicated by the received drive command signal may be invalidated. The situation where the movable effect member 60 cannot be operated includes, for example, that the movable effect member 60 is already in operation, the movable effect member 60 is not in the retracted position, and other effects when the movable effect member 60 is operated. It is conceivable that there is a possibility of interfering with the device, and that it cannot be confirmed that it does not interfere with other effect devices even if the movable effect member 60 is operated. For example, the motor drive circuit 16 may be invalidated by discarding the drive command command without storing it in a predetermined storage area, for example. Alternatively, the drive command command is stored in a predetermined storage area, and the movable effect member 60 is operated before the movable effect member motor 61 is driven based on the drive command command. When the movable effect member 60 cannot be operated, the drive command command may be invalidated by not executing the process for operating the movable effect member 60. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a problem from occurring in the movable effect member 60 and to distribute the processing load.

  (Modification 5) In the above embodiment, when the motor drive circuit 16 continuously receives a drive command signal as an information signal indicating the same drive command command, it is indicated by the drive command signal received later. The drive command command may be invalidated. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent unnecessary processing from being performed by invalidating a drive command command that is likely to be illegal.

  (Modification 6) In Modification 2, the image display device 5 can display an image in a predetermined display mode, and the sub-image display device 65 is visually recognized so that the image quality is different from the predetermined display mode. It is possible to display an image in a specific display mode that can be performed. For example, when an image such as a background image is displayed in a specific display mode on the sub-image display device 65, as in the above embodiment, After displaying the character CA1 as a predetermined image on the sub image display device 65, a moving display effect for moving and displaying the character CA1 on the image display device 5 can be executed. In the moving display effect, the character CA1 is displayed on the sub image display device 65. May be displayed in a predetermined display mode. The relationship between the predetermined display mode and the specific display mode may be, for example, high resolution and low resolution, color and monochrome, 3D and 2D, live action and animation, and the like. According to such a configuration, even if an image such as a background image is displayed in a specific display mode on the sub image display device 65, the predetermined image moving to the image display device 5 is displayed on the sub image display device 65. Since it is displayed in a predetermined display mode from the time when the image is displayed, it is possible to eliminate a sense of incongruity when the predetermined image is moved from the sub image display device 65 to the image display device 5, resulting in a production inconvenience. Can be prevented.

  (Modification 7) In the above embodiment, when the illuminant is flashed when the movable effect member 60 is retracted as in the movable object notice effect YPA6, the flash is not lit as in the movable object notice effect YPA4. It was explained that the expectation of jackpot is higher than On the other hand, when the production mode of the production means other than the light emitter is the first production mode when the movable production member 60 is retracted, and when the second production mode is different from the first production mode. The big hit expectation may be different. For example, when the speakers 8L and 8R output a special sound when the movable effect member 60 is retracted, the big hit expectation may be higher than when the special sound is not output. In addition, when a special effect is displayed on the image display device 5 when the movable effect member 60 is retracted, regardless of whether the effect is displayed on the image display device 5 since the movable effect member 60 has advanced, the special effect is displayed. Compared to the case where no is displayed, the big hit expectation degree may be made higher. Further, when the game effect lamp 9 performs special light emission when the movable effect member 60 is retracted, the big hit expectation degree may be higher than when special light emission is not performed. Further, a second movable effect member different from the movable effect member 60 is provided, and when the second movable effect member operates when the movable effect member 60 moves backward, the second movable effect member does not operate. The expectation level for jackpots may be increased. Also, a bar writer that rotates the LEDs arranged in a row to display characters and images as an afterimage is provided. When the bar writer is rotated and a specific character or image is displayed when the movable effect member 60 is moved backward, You may make it a big hit expectation degree become high compared with the case where it does not rotate. In addition, a projection mapping device for projecting an image on a predetermined structure or space provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 using a projection device such as a projector is provided, and an image is projected by the projection mapping device when the movable effect member 60 moves backward. When the video is projected, the big hit expectation may be higher than when the video is not projected. According to such a structure, the interest at the time of the reversal of the movable effect member 60 can be further improved.

(Modification 8) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of effect patterns in which combinations of the effect mode when the movable effect member 60 advances and the effect mode when the movable effect member 60 moves backward are prepared in advance. In the above description, it is determined which of the effect patterns the movable object notice effect is to be executed, and the jackpot expectation differs depending on the combination of the effect modes defined by the determined effect pattern. On the other hand, a plurality of advancement effect patterns in which the effect mode at the time of advancement of the movable effect member 60 and a plurality of reverse effect patterns in which the effect mode at the time of reversal of the movable effect member 60 are prepared are prepared in advance. It is determined separately which one of the advancement effect patterns to advance the moving object notice effect at the time of advance and which of the reverse effect patterns to execute the moveable object notice effect at the time of retreat. The big hit expectation may differ depending on the combination of the production mode defined by the advanced production pattern and the production mode defined by the reverse production pattern determined separately.
[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment (second embodiment) of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 10 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 11 is a hit type table.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a game is played by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area 10. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2A formed in a frame shape provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. The structure including the board 2).

  There is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 90 on the lower surface of the glass door frame 2A. Under the hitting ball supply tray 90, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray 91 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 90, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 92 for emitting hitting balls, and the like. The game board 2 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2A. The game board 2 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 2 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 10 is formed on the front surface of the game board 2 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 91 is configured in a stick shape, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray main body, and can be operated to be tilted in a plurality of directions by the player. A stick controller 31A is attached. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button 31C (see FIG. 12) that can be instructed.

  A member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper tray) 90 is provided with a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The push button 31B detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. The push button 31B is provided with a push button 35B (see FIG. 12) that detects an operation action of the push button 31B.

  Near the center of the game area 10, two liquid crystal display devices, a main effect display device 9A and a sub effect display device 9B, are provided as image display devices for displaying images of various effects. The main effect display device 9A is a larger display device than the sub effect display device 9B. The main effect display device 9A can perform effect display for displaying various images such as a variation display (also referred to as variable display) of effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. The sub-effect display device 9B is a display device that is smaller than the main effect display device 9A, and is provided adjacent to the lower side of the main effect display device 9A. In the sub effect display device 9B, an effect display that displays an image that is displayed on the main effect display device 9A and an image that is linked in the effect, or an image that is independent of the image displayed on the main effect display device 9A. Is feasible.

  In the game area 10, the first path among the flow paths of the game balls is mainly provided in the area on the left side of the main effect display device 9 </ b> A when viewed from the front, and the second path different from the first path is It is mainly provided in a region on the right side of the main effect display device 9A when viewed from the front. Driving the game ball into the left region of the main effect display device 9A to cause the game ball to flow down to the first path is called left-handed. Driving the game ball into the right region of the main effect display device 9A to cause the game ball to flow down on the second path is called right-handed.

  On the right side of the main effect display device 9A in the game area 10, there are a first special symbol display device 4A that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and a plurality of each that can be identified. A second special symbol display device 4B that variably displays a second special symbol as the type of identification information is provided.

  Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is configured by a simple and small display (7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9 and characters. The main effect display device 9A is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and displays various images such as a variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol on the display screen. A display area is provided. In this display area, for example, a symbol display area for variably displaying three ornamental (effect) effect symbols “left”, “middle”, and “right” is formed.

  Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on the main board (game control board). The main effect display device 9A is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display device 4A, the effect display is executed on the main effect display device 9A along with the variable display, and on the second special symbol display device 4B. When the variation display of the second special symbol is being executed, the effect display is executed by the main effect display device 9A along with the variation display, so it is easy to grasp the progress of the game.

  When the jackpot display result (big jackpot symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A, or the jackpot display result (jackpot symbol) as the specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B. When the derivation display is performed, the main effect display device 9A also derives and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbol) as the specific display result. Thus, when the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display, the specific game state (big hit game state) is controlled as an advantageous state to which a value (advantageous value) advantageous to the player is given.

  Further, in the main effect display device 9A, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol). In combination with the same symbol combination), stopped, swinging, enlarged, reduced, or deformed, or multiple symbols are fluctuating synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched. In other words, an effect that is performed in a state in which the possibility of occurrence of a big hit (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) before the final result is displayed is referred to as reach effect.

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

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

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

  Below the main effect display device 9A, a winning device having a normal winning ball device 6A is provided. The game ball that has won the normal winning ball device 6A is guided to the back of the game board 2 and detected by the first start port switch 22A.

  A variable winning ball device 6 having a normal variable winning ball device 6B capable of winning a game ball is provided below a winning device having a normal winning ball device (first starting winning port, first starting port) 6A. . The variable winning ball device 6 is provided with a pair of left and right movable wing pieces (so-called electric tulips) that can be electrically opened and closed on the upper part of the normal variable winning ball device 6B, and when the movable wing pieces are closed, It becomes a disadvantageous state for a player who cannot enter, and when the movable wing piece is in an open state, the state is controlled so as to be advantageous for a player who can enter a game ball. Therefore, when the variable winning ball device 6 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the normal winning ball device 6A than the normal variable winning ball device 6B.

  On the left side of the main effect display device 9A, there is provided a normal symbol display 20 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 20 is realized by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 20 is configured so as to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. The small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

  On the right side of the main effect display device 9A, there is provided a gate 32 that can perform variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 20 based on the passing of the game ball. When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 20 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 20 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball apparatus 6 is closed in a disadvantageous state for a player for a predetermined number of times. To an open state advantageous to the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 20, there is provided a normal symbol hold memory display (ordinary symbol hold display) 25C having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls passed through the gate 32. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 25C increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display on the normal symbol display 20 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  When the variable winning ball apparatus 6 is opened based on the fluctuation display result of the variable display of the normal symbol display 20, the game ball wins the normal variable winning ball apparatus (second starting winning opening, second starting opening) 6B. It becomes possible. The game ball that has won the normal variable winning ball device 6B is guided to the back of the game board 2 and detected by the second start port switch 22B. The variable winning ball device 6 is opened by a solenoid 17. When the variable winning ball device 6 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the normal variable winning ball device 6B (it is easier to start and win), which is advantageous to the player. When the variable winning ball device 6 is in the open state, it is easier for a game ball to win the normal variable winning ball device 6B than the normal winning ball device 6A. When the variable winning ball device 6 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the normal variable winning ball device 6B. Therefore, when the variable winning ball device 6 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the normal winning ball device 6A than the normal variable winning ball device 6B.

  In the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition) which is the execution condition of the variation display is established (for example, the game ball is After passing (including winning) the normal winning ball device 6A or the normal variable winning ball device 6B as the start winning area, the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, 1 special symbol and 2nd special symbol are not displayed in the state of change, and the state that the big hit game is not executed) is started, the change display time (variation time) has elapsed Then, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. The passing of a game ball is a concept including that a game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that a game ball has entered (winned) a prize opening. . Deriving and displaying a display result means that a symbol (an example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed. In addition, information on the variable display in which the start condition is not yet satisfied even though the game ball has entered the starting area such as the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B is within the range of the predetermined upper limit number. Is referred to as pending storage. The term “holding storage” is also used to indicate (specify) information stored on hold (referred to as “holding storage information” or “holding information”). In this way, the hold display is to display a variable display that has not yet started as a hold display.

  Above the second special symbol display device 4B is a second on-hold indicator (second special symbol (second special symbol) comprising four indicators for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the normally variable winning ball device 6B, that is, the second reserved memory number. A hold storage indicator) 25B is provided. The second hold indicator 25B increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display in the 2nd special symbol display apparatus 4B is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one.

  Further, further above the second hold indicator 25B, the number of effective winning balls entered into the normal winning ball device 6A, that is, the first holding memory number (the holding memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory) is displayed. A first hold display (first special symbol hold storage display) 25A comprising four displays is provided. The first hold indicator 25A increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one every time there is an effective start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the first special symbol display device 4A is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  The gaming machine includes a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to the player operating the ball striking operation handle 92 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch the game ball into the gaming area 10. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 10 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 10, and then descends the game area 10. When the game ball enters the normal winning ball device 6A and is detected by the first start port switch 22A, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, the first The first start condition that allows the variable symbol display to start is established), the first special symbol display device 4A starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the main effect display device 9A. In step S, the variation display of the effect design is started. That is, the change display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the normal winning ball device 6A. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, the normal winning ball device 6A can win a game ball from the first path on the left side of the main effect display device 9A by the arrangement of the game nails provided in the game area 10. However, it is impossible to win a game ball from the second route on the right side of the main effect display device 9A. Therefore, it is possible to win a game ball to the normal winning ball device 6A only when the player makes a left strike.

  When the game ball enters the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and is detected by the second start port switch 22B, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2) The second start condition that enables the variable symbol variable display to be started is satisfied), the second special symbol variable display (variable) is started in the second special symbol display device 4B, and the main effect display device In 9A, the change display of the effect symbol is started. That is, the variation display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the normal variable winning ball device 6B. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B includes a first path on the left side of the main effect display apparatus 9A and a second path on the right side of the main effect display apparatus 9A according to the arrangement of the game nails provided in the game area 10. It is possible to win game balls from both. However, since the gate 32 used as a condition for executing the normal symbol variation display, which is a condition for the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B to be opened, is provided in the second path on the right side of the main effect display apparatus 9A, When aiming to win the variable winning ball apparatus 6B, it is necessary to strike the game ball to the right and aim for passage to the gate 32. Therefore, the game ball enters the normal variable winning ball device 6B mainly from the second path when the player strikes the right.

  The main effect display device 9A is used for decoration (for effects during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. ) Display the variation of the effect symbol as a symbol. The variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the effect symbol are synchronized. The variation display of the second special symbol and the variation display of the effect symbol are synchronized. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the combination of effect symbols reminiscent of the jackpot is displayed as a jackpot display result on the main effect display device 9A. .

  At the lower end of the display area of the main effect display device 9A, there is a hold display area in which an image (referred to as hold image or hold display) for displaying the generated hold storage information is displayed corresponding to the number of the hold storage information. It is formed (holding display area 5H in FIG. 23). In the hold display area, the hold storage information is displayed in a format in which the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number are distinguished. In the main effect display device 9A, the first reserved memory number is displayed in the left reserved display area, and the second reserved memory number is displayed in the right reserved display area. By distinguishing the first hold display area and the second hold display area, the first hold storage information and the second hold storage information can be easily distinguished.

  An image (hereinafter referred to as an active image or an active display) showing a fluctuation corresponding display corresponding to the fluctuation display during execution of the fluctuation display corresponding to the hold display erased (moved or shifted) from the hold display area. Is formed at the center of the hold display area (active display area AHA in FIG. 23, etc.). In the active display area, it is specified that the hold image displayed in the hold display area corresponds to the hold image displayed so far, for example, moved (shifted) to the active display area. The active image is displayed in a possible manner. The active display area may be arranged at any position in the display area in the main effect display device 9A.

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

  As shown in FIG. 10, a special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the variable winning ball device 6. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes an opening / closing plate, and is in an open state that is advantageous to the player (advantageous when the game ball can be won) and a closed state that is disadvantageous for the player (advantageous because the game ball cannot be won). ) Can be opened and closed. A specific gaming state that occurs when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B When the open / close plate is controlled to be in the open state by the solenoid 19 in the (big hit game state), the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened is called a round.

  At the lower part of the game board 2, there is an out port 26 through which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. Further, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper and lower left and outer sides of the game area 10. On the outer periphery of the game area 10, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided. In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  In the hit type table of FIG. 11, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the variation time after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of releases in the big hit ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round.

  Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened, a predetermined release state termination condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the opened state, or a predetermined When the number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated, the closed state is established. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches the upper limit of 15 rounds (final round).

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

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

  Further, as the special game state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable winning ball device 6 is increased by increasing the frequency of the variable winning ball device 6 being opened in association with the probability changing state or the short time state. There is a case where the control is performed in an electric chew support control state that facilitates winning (higher approaching and higher frequency) in the variable winning ball apparatus 6. Since the electric chew support control state is a high base state as will be described later, in the following description, it is mainly referred to as a high base state.

  As electric support control, normal symbol variation time (time from the start of variation display to display result derivation display time) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), normal symbol The control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol (normal symbol probability change control), the control to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 6 (opening time extension control), and the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 6 are increased. Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When this control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 6 is in the open state is higher than when this control is not performed, so that the winning frequency for the normal variable winning ball device 6B is increased. This makes it easier for the game ball to start and win (the execution conditions for the variable display in the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B and the main effect display device 9A are easily established). By this control, the winning frequency to the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is increased, so that a gaming state in which the frequency of establishment of the second start condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state in which the winning frequency to the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is increased by the electric chew support control (high-frequency state) is the ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out as a winning ball according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the “base” is in a higher state than when the control is not performed, it is called a “high base state”. Further, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning to the variable winning ball apparatus 6 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 6, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

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

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

  Since the pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured such that a gaming ball can only enter the normal winning ball device 6A from the first path on the left side of the main effect display device 9A, the gaming ball enters the normally variable winning ball device 6B rather than the high base state. In a low base state in which it is difficult to enter the game, it is common for the player to perform a special symbol variation display by making a left strike and aiming for the game ball to enter the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. Since the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with the gate 32 on the second path on the right side of the main effect display device 9A, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a high base state in which it is easier for the game ball to enter the normal variable winning ball device 6B than in the low base state. In general, the player makes a right-handed strike and executes a special symbol variation display by aiming for the game ball to enter the gate 32 and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B.

  Therefore, in a low base state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B than in a high base state, it is common for a player to strike left and aim for the game ball to enter the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. Therefore, only the first hold memory is likely to occur, and only the hold image corresponding to the first hold memory is mainly displayed as the hold display. On the other hand, in a high base state in which it is easier for a game ball to enter the normal variable winning ball device 6B than in a low base state, it is common for the player to strike right and aim for the game ball to enter the normal variable winning ball device 6B. Therefore, only the second reserved memory is likely to be generated, and only the reserved image corresponding to the second reserved memory is mainly displayed as the reserved display.

  As shown in FIG. 11, as the big hit for 15 rounds, a plurality of types of big hits, a normal big hit and a probable big hit, are provided. The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to the non-probability changing state, the short time state, and the high base state (low probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state. Normally, in the big hit, the non-probable change state continues for a period until the next big hit occurs, the condition that the short-time state and the high base state are executed a predetermined number of times such as 100 times of fluctuation display, and the next big hit It continues for a period until the earlier condition of the condition until it occurs, whichever comes first.

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

  FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 11. FIG. 12 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 12, and the like. The payout control board 37 drives the ball payout device 97 according to a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls. The main board 11 is equipped with a game control microcomputer 100 that controls the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 100 includes a ROM 101 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 102 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 103 and an I / O 105 for performing control operations in accordance with the program. The game control microcomputer 100 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 101 and a RAM 102 are built. The game control microcomputer 100 further incorporates a random number circuit 530 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 102 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created by a power supply board (not shown). That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 101. Therefore, hereinafter, the game control microcomputer 100 (or CPU 103) executes (or performs processing). Specifically, the CPU 103 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 11.

  The random number circuit 530 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. Random number circuit 530 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 100 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 530.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for providing detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 100 is also mounted on the main board 11. Also, an output circuit 59 for driving a solenoid 17 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 6 and a solenoid 19 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 7 that forms a special winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 100 is also provided. 11 is mounted.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 100 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20 for variably displaying a normal symbol, and a first hold display device 25A. Then, the display control of the second hold indicator 25B and the normal symbol hold storage indicator 25C is performed.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control microcomputer 115, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a VDP 109, an I / O 125, and the like. The ROM 121 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 122 is used as a work memory. The ROM 121 and RAM 122 may be built in the production control microcomputer 115. The VDP 109 performs display control of the main effect display device 9A and the sub effect display device 9B in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 115.

  The effect control microcomputer 115 directs the contents of the effect from the game control microcomputer 100 via the relay board 77 that allows the signal to pass only in one direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. And display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver substrate 35, and the audio output substrate. Various production controls are performed by controlling the sound output from the speaker 27 via 70.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the trigger button 31C of the stick controller 31A has been detected from the trigger sensor 35C via the input port. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 31B has been detected from the push button 35B via the input port. In addition, the production control CPU 120 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the operator's operation action on the operation rod of the stick controller 31A has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 35A via the input port. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port, thereby causing the stick controller 31A to vibrate.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 13 shows the type of random number, the update range, the usage, and the addition condition. Each random number is used as follows.

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the variation patterns are classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that does not involve reach and a reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that involves reach. When the display result is out of order, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different depending on whether it is in the short-time state or not in the short-time state. When this is the case, the variation time is shortened compared to when the time is not short.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 14A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state.

  Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 14A is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 14A in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  The CPU 103 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 530 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the random number for determining the big hit (random R). The random number for determining the big hit is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the jackpot determination values shown, it is decided to make a big jackpot (normal jackpot or probable big hit) for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 14A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  14B and 14C are explanatory diagrams showing a big hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. FIG. FIG. 14B shows a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (first table) used when determining the jackpot type using the hold memory (first hold memory) based on the game ball winning the normal winning ball device 6A. 1 special symbol). FIG. 14C is a second special symbol jackpot type determination table used when determining the jackpot type using the hold memory (second hold memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the normal variable winning ball device 6B. is there.

  Each of the first and second special symbol jackpot type determination tables in FIG. 14B and FIG. 14C is used for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. Based on the random number (random 1), the type of jackpot is determined to be either “normal jackpot” or “probable variation jackpot”, and is also referred to for determining the jackpot symbol.

  In each of the first and second special symbol jackpot type determination tables in FIGS. 14B and 14C, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table includes a numerical value to be compared with a random 1 value. Accordingly, determination values (big hit type determination values) corresponding to “normal big hit” and “probability big hit” are set. As shown in FIGS. 14B and 14C, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Next, a variation pattern table used to select and determine the variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect symbol in the game control microcomputer 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table used for determining a variation pattern in a table format.

  FIG. 15A shows a determination table for when the normal state is off, and FIG. 15B shows a determination table for the off-time state. Further, (c) shows a normal big hit determination table, and (d) shows a probability variation big hit determination table. Each determination table of FIGS. 15A to 15D is stored in the ROM 101, is selected according to the gaming state, and is used to determine (determine) the variation pattern type and variation pattern.

  The determination table shown in FIG. 15 includes a variation pattern type determination table that indicates the relationship between random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination table that indicates the relationship between random 3 and variation patterns belonging to various types for each variation pattern type. Including. In the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 15, “normal” or “normal variation” indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach.

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

  In addition, the pseudo-ream is within the variation time determined with respect to one start winning prize in order to make it appear as if multiple symbols of variable display (variable display) have been executed for one starting winning prize. The temporary stop and re-variation are executed (repeated) a predetermined number of times for all symbol sequences (left, middle, and right). For example, the greater the number of repeated re-executions (the total number of changes including the initial change and subsequent re-changes, also referred to as the pseudo-variable number of times), the greater the reliability of the big hit (the difference from the big hit) The ratio of the ratio that is selected when the jackpot is large, the ratio of the ratio that is jackpot, that is, the degree of reliability that is the jackpot) is increased. More specifically, the ratio selected when the jackpot is determined to be high suggests whether or not the jackpot gaming state is to be achieved by a pseudo-continuous effect. In the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, the pseudo-continuous design temporarily stops in the main effect display device 9A. As the pseudo-continuous symbol, a pseudo-dedicated symbol (for example, a symbol with a predetermined character or character or the like (not having a numeral) is not included in the effect symbol that is normally displayed in a variable manner (basically variable indication). Among the combinations of effect symbols that are usually displayed in a variable manner (basically, a variable representation), or a combination of pseudo-simultaneous symbols set as a combination of pseudo-continuous symbols (pseudo-continuous symbols). The temporary stop symbol may be temporarily stopped for only one type of temporary stop symbol, or a temporary stop symbol selected from a plurality of types of temporary stop symbols may be temporarily stopped. It may be stopped.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the pseudo-ream fluctuation display is executed in the second to fourth super-reach that is a part of the fluctuation patterns of the super-reach fluctuation patterns provided in plural types (the pseudo-ream fluctuation display). Have a variable time during which the variable display is performed). In the second super reach, the fluctuation display is executed twice (initial fluctuation + revariation once) in the pseudo-ream, and in the third super reach, the fluctuation display is executed three times (initial fluctuation + re-variation twice) in the pseudo-ream, In the fourth super reach, the variation display is executed four times (initial variation + revariation three times) in the pseudo-ream. In the super reach, a variation pattern of only pseudo-continuous may be executed. For example, in a variation pattern of only pseudo-continuous, for example, the middle symbol in the first variation of the pseudo-continuous (the first pseudo-continuous). In the display area, there is an effect that a pseudo-continuous symbol appears and temporarily stops, and an effect that the pseudo-continuous symbol slides is performed. In the left and right symbol display areas, the temporary stop is made at a discontinuity (combination of combinations) In addition, when one of the two effect symbols slips and then stops, a reach appearance (reach symbol combination) is formed, and an effect that the reach effect is executed is performed, which is a pseudo-ream effect. However, no re-variation is performed.

  Based on these pieces of information, for example, the variation pattern “fourth super reach (60 seconds) [four pseudo-continuous times]” shown in the “variation pattern” column of FIG. The variation pattern of the 4th super reach with which the variation time to be executed is 60 seconds and the pseudo-continuous effect is displayed in which the variation is displayed four times including the first variation and the re-variation during the variation display. Is shown.

  In the table in FIG. 15, “Random 2 range” and “Variation pattern type” are described as a variation pattern type determination table section indicating the relationship between “Random 2 range” and “Variation pattern type”. It is a column to show. In the table of FIG. 15, “Random 3 range” and “Fluctuation pattern” are described in a column indicating a function as a variation pattern determination table section indicating the relationship between “Random 3 range” and “Variation pattern”. is there. All values of random 3 (1-220) are assigned to a plurality of numerical ranges in each of a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each variation pattern type.

  When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is off, the determination table is selected as follows to determine the variation pattern. In the non-short-time state, when the fluctuation display result is out of place, the normal state out-of-state determination table of FIG. 15A is selected. On the other hand, when the fluctuation display result is out of time in the time reduction state, the time reduction state determination table in FIG. 15B is selected.

  When the variation display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of whether the time is short or not, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the fluctuation display result is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 15C is selected. When the fluctuation display result is a probable big hit regardless of whether the time is short or not, the probable big hit determination table of FIG. 15D is selected.

  In the time-short state deviation determination table of FIG. 15B and the normal state deviation time determination table of FIG. 15A, the data is changed so that the fluctuation time is shorter in the time-short state than in the non-time-short state. Is set. Thereby, the holding | maintenance digestion time in a time-short state can be shortened.

  In the determination tables shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B that are selected at the time of loss, the ratio (reach is selected) at which a super-reaching reach effect is performed when a big hit is made, compared to when it is a loss. The data is set so that the ratio of the reach production of super reach at the time of Thereby, a player's sense of expectation can be enhanced by performing the reach of super reach.

  Further, the decision table shown in FIG. 15 (d) selected when the big hit is a probability big hit and the decision table shown in FIG. 15 (c) selected when the big big hit is a normal big hit, In such a case, the data is set so that the ratio of the reach reach effect of super reach (the ratio of the reach effect of super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than that in the case of the normal big hit. Thereby, the player's sense of expectation for the probable big hit can be enhanced by performing the reach of the super reach.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 100. The game control microcomputer 100 transmits various effect control commands shown in FIG. 16 to the effect control microcomputer 115 in accordance with the game control state.

  In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing (see S1215 in FIG. 19), whether or not the game control microcomputer 100 is a big hit at the start winning, whether the big hit type, the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type Is within which range of determination values. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating the big hit and a value for designating the type of the big win are set, and control for transmission to the effect control microcomputer 115 is performed. A value for designating a range of a judgment value as a judgment result of the fluctuation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the fluctuation type command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 115 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 115 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit, and the type of the big hit based on the value set in the symbol designation command, The variation pattern type can be recognized based on the variation type command.

  Next, a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing data (holding storage data) such as random numbers corresponding to the holding storage on the game control microcomputer 100 side will be described. The reserved storage buffer is provided in the RAM 102.

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

  Based on the winning to the normal winning ball device 6A or the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the CPU 103 extracts such random number values from the random number circuit 530 and a random counter for generating software random numbers, A process of saving (storing) in the save area in the hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer is executed. Specifically, these random values are extracted and stored in the first reserved storage buffer based on winning in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. Further, based on the winning in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, these random number values are extracted and stored in the second reserved storage buffer. In some cases, “holding stored” indicates that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first holding storage buffer or the second holding storage buffer. As will be described later, the data stored in the on-hold storage buffer is read out at the time of starting winning and used for the pre-reading notice effect, and is read out at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display.

  When there is a start winning for the normal winning ball device 6A or the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, a symbol designation command, a variation type command, a first (second) start winning designation command, and a first (second) reserved memory A command indicating the determination result of the start winning determination process (for example, the effect process at winning in S1215 and S1225) such as a number designation command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the start winning reception command buffer provided in the RAM 122 of the effect control microcomputer 115, the received symbol designation command, variation type command, first (second) start prize designation command, and first (second) A storage area for storing data that can identify a received command is secured so that various commands such as a reserved storage number designation command can be stored in association with each other.

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

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is executed. Various game controls can be executed. In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initialization processing, gaming state restoration processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (random number circuit 530 is initially set), display random number update processing (variation pattern) (Variable random number update processing such as type determination and variation pattern determination), initial value random number update processing (ordinary symbol determination random number generation counter initial value initial value update processing), and the like.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 103 executes the timer interrupt process in steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (S20). Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: S21). .

  Next, the display control of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol indicator 20, the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, and the normal symbol hold memory indicator 25C is performed. The display control process to be performed is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20, a control for outputting a drive signal to each display device according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a normal symbol determination random number and a big hit type determination random number used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S23). . Next, processing for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number is performed (initial value random number update processing, display random number update processing: S24, S25). Next, a special symbol process is performed (S26). In the special symbol process processing, the corresponding special symbol process flag is executed according to the special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the special winning opening in a predetermined order. The value of is updated according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process, a process for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 20 in a predetermined order is executed. The CPU 103 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 115 (effect control command control process: S28). Next, an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer is performed (S29). Next, prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B and the count switch 23 is executed (S30).

  Next, the contents regarding the solenoid ON / OFF in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port are output to the output port (S31: output processing). Next, a special symbol display control process for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag is performed (S32). .

  Next, a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag is performed (S33). . Next, in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, a normal signal effect display on the normal symbol display 20 is executed by outputting a drive signal in S22. Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S312). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, as described above, the RAM 102 stores on-hold storage data (first on-hold storage data) such as a big hit determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. A first reserved storage buffer and a second reserved storage buffer in which reserved storage data (second reserved storage data) such as a big hit determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is stored. Is provided. In each reserved storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the number of each stored storage is secured.

  In the start port switch passing process, if the first start port switch 22A is turned on, the number of the first reserved memory data is stored on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). 1 is incremented by 1 and numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination) are obtained from the random number circuit 530 or a counter for generating a software random number. (Random number for use) is extracted, and processing for storing (storing) them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 22B is ON, the second number of the second reserved memory data is counted on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). Increase the value of the pending storage number counter by 1, and extract numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number) from the random number circuit 530 or a counter for generating a software random number Then, a process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer is executed.

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

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

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control to transmit a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 115. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process that advances the process to the special symbol stop process when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses. In the special symbol stop process (S304), the variation display on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is performed when the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern is timed by the variation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is a process of performing control for opening the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 according to the type of the big hit. In the special winning opening opening process (S306), the control for transmitting the production control command for the round display production in the big hit gaming state to the production control microcomputer 115 and the establishment of the closing condition of the special prize opening are confirmed. This is processing for performing processing and the like. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (S305). When all the rounds are finished, the process shifts to a big hit end process (S307). The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 103 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 22A is in an ON state (S1211). If the first start port switch 22A is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1221. If the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S1222.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 103 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1213). Next, the CPU 103 extracts values from the random number circuit 530 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (S1214). In the process of S1214, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted, Stored in the save area.

  Next, the CPU 103 executes a winning effect process for predetermining a variation display result and a variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed at the time of starting winning (S1215).

  When a start winning to the normal winning ball device 6A or the normal variable winning ball device 6B occurs and the various data obtained at the time of the starting winning is stored as the stored storage information, when the variable display start condition is satisfied, At the timing of starting the variable display, in the special symbol normal processing (S300), the variable display result is displayed as a jackpot for the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) for which the variable display is started based on the reserved storage information. The determination as to whether or not to obtain the result and the determination of the jackpot type are performed based on the jackpot determination value and the jackpot type determination value set corresponding to the various random numbers described above. In the variation pattern setting process (S301), the variation pattern (including the variation pattern type determination) is determined based on the variation pattern type determination value and the variation pattern determination value set in correspondence with the various random numbers described above. Based on.

  On the other hand, separately from this determination, the timing before the start of the variable display based on the start winning to the normal winning ball device 6A or the normal variable winning ball device 6B, specifically, the game ball is the normal winning ball device 6A or At the timing of starting winning the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B (the timing at which the stored storage information is stored), the stored storage information storing various data obtained at the time of starting winning is prefetched, and based on the preread reserved storage information The jackpot determination value, the jackpot type determination value, and the variation pattern set in correspondence with the various random numbers described above are determined in advance for determining whether or not to win the jackpot, determining the type of jackpot, and determining the variation pattern. Winning effect processing for pre-reading determination based on the type determination value is executed. By doing so, the effect control microcomputer 115 predicts the change display result before the change display of the effect symbol is executed, and based on the various determination results at the time of winning the start, It is possible to execute a pre-reading effect such as a pre-reading notice for notifying that a big hit (possibility of winning a big hit) during the variable display.

  Then, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 115 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1216), and transmits a variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 115. Control is performed (S1217). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 115 (S1218), and sets the value of the first reserved memory number counter to the EXT data to designate the first reserved memory number. Control to transmit the command to the production control microcomputer 115 is performed (S1219).

  By executing the processing of S1216 and S1217, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.) Every time the ball apparatus 6A is awarded with a start, both the symbol designation command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 115.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the normal winning ball apparatus 6A occurs by executing the processing of S1216 to S1219, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the first start prize designation command, and A set of four commands of the first reserved memory number designation command is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

  Next, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on (S1221). If the second start port switch 22B is not in the ON state, the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (S1222). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 103 increments the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1223). Next, the CPU 103 extracts values from the random number circuit 530 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (S1224). In the process of S1224, a big hit determination random number (random R), a big hit type determination random number (random 1), a variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) are extracted, Stored in the save area.

  Next, the CPU 103 executes a winning effect processing as described in S1215 (S1225). Then, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 115 based on the determination result of the winning effect process (S1226) and control to transmit the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 115. (S1227). Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 115 (S1228), and sets the value of the second reserved memory number counter to the EXT data to designate the second reserved memory number. Control to transmit the command to the effect control microcomputer 115 is performed (S1229).

  By executing the processing of S1226 and S1227, in this embodiment, it is normally variable regardless of the gaming state (gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.) Every time a winning prize is awarded to the winning ball apparatus 6B, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 115.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the start winning to the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B occurs by executing the processing of S1226 to S1229, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the second start prize designation command A set of four commands, that is, a total pending storage number designation command, is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 confirms whether there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the process ends.

  When there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the CPU 103 checks whether there is pending storage data in the second pending storage buffer (S52). If there is stored data in the second reserved memory buffer, a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) Data indicating “second” is set (S54). On the other hand, if there is no reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer, data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S53).

  In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol display device 4A displays the first special symbol depending on whether the data indicating “first” or the data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer. The fluctuation display and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol display device 4A performs the variable display of the first special symbol on the basis of the reserved memory data stored in the first reserved memory buffer. It is. On the other hand, when data indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is performed based on the reserved memory data stored in the second reserved memory buffer. Done.

  If there is at least one second reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer by the control of S52 to S54, the variable display of the second special symbol display device 4B based on the second reserved memory data is displayed. It is executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol display device 4A based on the data in the first reserved memory.

  Next, the CPU 103 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 102 and stores it in the reserved memory buffer of the RAM 102 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 103 determines each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Are stored in the random number buffer of the RAM 102. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 103 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = 1 in the second reserved memory buffer. Store in the random number buffer of the RAM 102.

  Then, the CPU 103 decrements the count value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 103 decrements the count value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 and stores each storage area in the first reserved memory buffer. Shift content. When the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the count value of the second reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved memory buffer are shifted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 103 sets the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory buffer of the RAM 102. Each stored random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n−1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved memory buffer of the RAM 102. The random value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved memory number = n−1.

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

  Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the reserved memory number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 115 based on the value of the reserved memory number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after the subtraction. (S57). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a first reserved storage number designation command. When a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a second reserved memory number designation command.

  In the special symbol normal process, first, data indicating “first” indicating that the process is performed on the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, that is, “first” indicating that the process is performed on the first special symbol. Or data indicating “second” indicating that the process is performed on the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, that is, data indicating “second” indicating that the process is performed on the second special symbol. Is set as a special symbol pointer. In the subsequent processing in the special symbol process, processing corresponding to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the process of S300-S307 can be made common by the case where the 1st special symbol is made object and the case where the 2nd special symbol is made object.

  Next, the CPU 103 reads a random R (a jackpot determination random number) from the random number buffer and executes a jackpot determination module (S60). In this case, the CPU 103 extracts the data in S214 of the start port switch passing process or S224 of the start port switch passing process, stores it in the first reserved memory buffer or the second reserved memory buffer, and reads it into the random number buffer in the specific symbol normal process. The jackpot determination is performed on the stored jackpot determination random number. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a jackpot determination value (see FIG. 14) determined in advance with a jackpot determination random number, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. In other words, this is a program for executing the big hit determination process.

  The jackpot determination process is configured such that when the gaming state is a probable change state (high probability state), the probability of a big hit is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability change state (normal game state and short-time state). ing. Specifically, a jackpot determination table at the time of probability change in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance (a table in which the values on the right side of FIG. There is provided a normal big hit determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 14A in the ROM 101 are set) set to be smaller than the hour big hit determination table. Then, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state. When the gaming state is a probability variation state, the CPU 103 performs a jackpot determination process using the probability variation jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. In the idle state or the short time state, the big hit determination process is performed using the normal big hit determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches one of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 14A, the CPU 103 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is determined to be a big hit (S60), the process proceeds to S71. Note that deciding whether to win or not is to decide whether or not to shift to the big win gaming state, but to decide whether or not to stop the special symbol display device as a big hit symbol. But there is.

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

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in S60), the process proceeds to S75 described later.

  If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the big hit determination values in S60, the CPU 103 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit (S71). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends. Then, as tables used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 14B and the second special symbol jackpot type in FIG. 14C. One of the determination tables is selected (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 103 selects the first special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG.

  In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 103 selects the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG.

  Next, the CPU 103 reads out the jackpot type determination random number extracted by the start port passing process and stored in the first reserved memory buffer or the second reserved memory buffer, and read and stored in the random number buffer in the specific symbol normal process. Using the jackpot type determination table selected in S72, the jackpot type and jackpot symbol corresponding to the value matching the random number (random 1) value for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer is determined (S73).

  As shown in FIGS. 14B and 14C, for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the relationship between the big hit type and the big hit symbol is set so that the big hit type is different for each big hit type, Since the big hit type and the big hit symbol are determined at the same time, the correspondence between the big hit symbol and the game control corresponding to the big hit type is simplified, so that the game control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

  Further, the CPU 103 indicates the determined jackpot type and stores (sets) the jackpot type data in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 102 (S74). For example, when the jackpot type is “normal jackpot”, “01” is stored (set) as jackpot type data. When the big hit type is “probable big hit”, “02” is stored (set) as the big hit type data.

  Next, the CPU 103 sets a special symbol stop symbol (S75). When the big hit flag is not set, “−” as a special symbol is set as the stop symbol of the special symbol. If the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot symbol determined in S73 is set as a special symbol stop symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be “normal jackpot”, “3” is set as the stop symbol. When the big hit type is determined to be “probable big hit”, “7” is determined as the stop symbol. Next, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S76).

  In the variation pattern setting process (S301) described above, the CPU 103 performs the following process. FIG. 15 shows whether the big hit flag is set, and according to the big hit type information stored in S74 and the short time information indicating which state is the non-short time state or the short time state. Random 2 from the random number buffer (random number for determining variation pattern type) is selected from the normal state deviation judgment table, the short time state deviation judgment table, the normal big hit judgment table, and the probability variation big hit judgment table. And random 3 (random number for variation pattern determination) is read, and the variation pattern type and variation pattern are determined to be one of a plurality of types using the selected determination table. Then, as a command for transmitting the effect control command (variation pattern command) corresponding to the determined variation pattern and designating the start of the variation of the special symbol indicated by the special symbol pointer, the first symbol variation designation command or Processing for transmitting the second symbol variation designation command is performed. Then, control for starting the variation of the special symbol indicated by the special symbol pointer is executed, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission processing (S302), and the display result designation command is transmitted. Proceed to processing.

  In the display result designation command transmission process (S302), the CPU 103 produces any one of the display result 1 designation command and the display result 3 designation command for designating the display result in accordance with the determined type of jackpot or loss. Control to transmit a control command (see FIG. 16) is performed. In the special symbol changing process (S303), the CPU 103 decrements the variable time timer by 1, and when the variable time timer times out, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (S304). The process proceeds to the special symbol stop process.

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

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

  Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 115 will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 115 (specifically, the effect control CPU 120) mounted on the effect control board 12.

  The effect control CPU 120 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S703), and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command indicates. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can identify a received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 122) is performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of effect symbols on the main effect display device 9A in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 115 (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol) , SR2 for determining presence / absence of pre-reading effect, SR3 for selecting pre-reading effect type, SR4 for selecting same-color effect effect pattern, SR5 for selecting change change effect pattern, SR6 for selecting change effect suggestion effect pattern, selection of pseudo-continuous effect type Random number SR7 for active change suggestion effect execution presence / absence determination, Random number SR9 for active change effect execution determination / non-execution determination, Random number SR10 for selecting same color design effect pattern, Random number SR11 for selecting active change effect type, Active change SR12 for selecting an effect pattern, SR13 for selecting an active change suggesting effect pattern, and Executing the random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the various random number) containing SR14 for the current pending color selection (S706). Each of the random numbers SR1-1 to SR7 is generated by counting of a random counter that updates the count value by software, is cyclically updated within a predetermined range for each, and is extracted at a timing determined for each. Used as a random number.

  Next, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the hold display in the hold display area (moving or deleting the hold display, etc.) is executed (S707). In the hold storage display control process in S707, display control of active display (active display) displayed in the active display area is also executed. Specifically, display control is performed in the following processing. For example, in the process of S704, a predetermined first update flag is set when a first symbol variation designation command transmitted at the start of variation of the first special symbol is received, while transmitted at the start of variation of the second special symbol. When a second symbol variation designation command is received, a predetermined second update flag is set. If the first update flag is set, in the process of S707, one first hold display in the hold display area is deleted, and the remaining first hold display is directed toward the active display area one by one. The display of the hold display area is updated by shifting, and the active display corresponding to the erased hold display is displayed (shifted) in such a manner that the active display appears in the active display area, and the display of the active display area is updated. If the second update flag is set, in step S707, one second hold display in the hold display area is deleted, and the remaining second hold display is shifted one by one toward the active display area. The display of the hold display area is updated and the active display corresponding to the erased hold display appears (shifted) in such a manner that the active display appears in the active display area, and the display of the active display area is updated. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 115 transmits the main effect display device 9A, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 and received. And various effect control according to a game state is performed by controlling effect devices, such as the speakers 27L and 27R.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, after determining whether to execute the prefetch effect and performing a prefetch effect process (S700) for selecting the type of the prefetch effect, S800 to S807 are performed according to the value of the effect control process flag. One of the processes is performed.

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

  The pre-reading effect process (S700) is a process of performing pre-reading determination such as whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect, and determining an effect mode when the pre-reading effect is executed. The pre-reading effect is a special symbol change based on the hold information by pre-reading the hold information before the order of the change display (symbol change) of the special symbol based on the hold information (holding storage information) comes. This is a production technique such as determining the contents of display and giving a notice in advance of how the future special symbols will change. For example, when it is determined that the hold information is a big hit, before the variable display by the hold information is executed, the display based on the display mode of the hold display or the active display corresponding to the hold information is An effect (see FIG. 23, etc.) for notifying that a big hit may occur is performed as a pre-reading effect. The hold information targeted for the pre-reading effect is referred to as “target hold information”. The variation display based on the hold information as the target of the pre-reading effect is referred to as “target variation display”. The hold display based on the hold information targeted for the pre-reading effect is referred to as “target hold display”, and the active display based on the hold information targeted for the pre-read effect is referred to as “target active display”.

  The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process of performing a process of confirming whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. If the variation pattern command has been received, the process proceeds to the effect symbol variation start process.

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

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

  The effect control CPU 120 is a process stored in the ROM 121 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display and from the start of the big hit gaming state to the end of the big hit gaming state. In accordance with the process data set in the table, an effect device (effect parts) such as the main effect display device 9A is controlled.

  The process table includes process timer set values and data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data stores data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Specifically, data related to the change of the display screen of the main effect display device 9A is stored. The process timer set value is set with a variation time in the variation mode. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the process table and controls the effect design to be displayed in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  The effect control CPU 120 can perform effect control for displaying the hold display and the active display displayed on the main effect display device 9A in a manner capable of suggesting an expected degree of a big hit.

  Each of the hold image for holding display and the active image for active display is displayed in different display modes depending on the expectation that the variable display result will be a big hit display result, that is, the ease of display when the big hit display result is obtained. Is possible. Each of the on-hold image and the active image is displayed in a predetermined shape such as a circle, and can be displayed in different image colors depending on the expectation that the variation display result becomes the jackpot display result. Each of the reserved image and the active image has a degree of expectation such as white (normal color) <blue <green <red, and the degree of expectation that is a big hit in an aspect (color aspect) in which the degree of expectation varies depending on the type of image color Can be suggested.

  Based on the occurrence of the new reserved memory information, when the main effect display device 9A displays that the reserved image corresponding to the new reserved memory information appears, the new reserved image has the normal color (white), blue , Green, or red. The display state of the reserved image may be changed by a pre-reading effect as described below.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, information related to the variable display of the hold storage information that is displayed on hold is pre-read before the change display based on the hold storage information is executed, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the pre-read result is displayed. Based on this, it is possible to execute a prefetching effect such as a prefetching notice with a hold display corresponding to the prefetched hold storage information as a target. As the pre-reading effect, for example, an effect selected from a plurality of types of effects such as a hold change effect and a same color symbol effect is executed. The on-hold change effect and the same color design effect are effects that may be executed simultaneously with the case of being executed individually as a prefetch effect.

  The hold change effect changes the display mode (display color) of hold display at a predetermined timing (for example, a predetermined timing such as the start of variable display based on the hold storage information stored and held before the hold storage information). It is a production that changes. In the hold change effect, it is possible to change the color of the hold display of the target of the prefetch effect to a different image color depending on the degree of expectation that the target will be a jackpot display result. It is possible to suggest a degree of expectation that is a big hit in a manner in which the degree of expectation varies depending on the type of image color after the change, with the magnitude relationship of the degree of expectation such as blue <green <red.

  The same-color design effect is continuously displayed over a plurality of variable displays, and the stop symbols of the left, middle, and right design symbols are displayed as “blue design (left) -blue design (middle) -blue design (right)”, “ Displayed in the same color, such as "Green design (left)-Green design (middle)-Green design (right)" or "Red design (left)-Red design (middle)-Red design (right)" Production. Each of the left, middle, and right production symbols is composed of 10 symbols of numbers “0” to “9”, in which an even number of symbols is a blue symbol, and among odd numbers of symbols “1” and “5”. , “9” is composed of green symbols, and “3” and “7” symbols are composed of red symbols. Thereby, the effect design can display the same color design of the blue same color design of the blue design, the green same color design of the green design, and the red same color design of the red design.

  In the same color design effect, the stop design in the same color design effect can be displayed with different image colors depending on the degree of expectation that the target of the prefetch effect is the jackpot display result. For example, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation that is a big hit in a manner in which the degree of expectation varies depending on the type of image color, with the magnitude relationship of the degree of expectation such as blue <green <red. The same color design effect that stops the blue same color design is called a blue same color effect. The same color design effect that stops the green same color design is called a green same color design. The same color design effect that stops the red same color design is called a red same color effect.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 can display the following combinations of the same color symbols. As the blue same color symbol, one type of the same color symbol combination “2, 4, 6” can be displayed as the combination of the left, middle and right effect symbols. As the green same color symbol, one type of the same color symbol combination “1, 5, 9” can be displayed as the combination of the left, middle and right effect symbols. As the red same color symbol, one type of the same color symbol combination of “3, 3, 7” can be displayed as the combination of the left, middle and right effect symbols. For each of the blue same color design, the green same color design, and the red same color design, a combination of the same color designs selected from a combination of a plurality of types of the same color design may be displayed.

  When the variable display is executed, at the start of the variable display, the jackpot determination result for the variable display is confirmed, and based on the jackpot determination result, an active display corresponding to the variable display is displayed at a predetermined timing (for example, An active change effect that changes the display mode of the active display can be executed at a predetermined timing such as at the start of each fluctuation of the pseudo-series initial variation and re-variation in the variation display of the variation pattern of the pseudo-series.

  The active change effect can be executed at a predetermined rate when the fluctuation display of the pseudo-variation fluctuation pattern is executed. In the variation display of the pseudo-variation variation pattern, the same color design effect that temporarily stops the same color design that is executed in the pre-reading effect as a temporary stop design, and the characters “NEXT” are drawn as the pseudo-ream dedicated design. One of the NEXT symbol effects for temporarily stopping the displayed symbol (hereinafter referred to as NEXT symbol) as a temporary stop symbol is selected and executed as a pseudo-continuous effect type.

  The hold image that appears and is displayed when new hold storage information is generated can execute a hold change effect in which the display mode is changed when the hold image is displayed as the hold display. The active image corresponding to the variable display based on the reserved storage information can execute an active change effect that changes the display mode at the stage of the variable display.

  As the hold change effect for the hold image and the active change effect for the active change effect, an effect of changing the display mode by changing the color of the circular hold image can be executed. An image that appears and is displayed in a normal color (white) can be changed to a blue, green, or red image. The image appearing and displayed in blue can be changed to a green or red image. An image appearing and displayed in green can be changed to a red image.

  Thus, in each of the on-hold change effect and the active change effect, the display effect change effect is executed in a change manner in which the degree of expectation that is a big hit is high. Note that, in the hold change effect, the change effect of the display mode may be executed in a change mode in which the degree of expectation that is a big hit is low.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the prefetch effect and the active change effect are executed only in the low base state, and the prefetch effect and the active change effect are not executed in the high base state. Note that the look-ahead effect and the active change effect may be executed even in the high base state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, since the pre-reading effect and the active change effect are executed only in the low base state, the pre-reading effect and the active change effect are executed targeting the hold display or the active display in the first hold memory. When the pre-reading effect and the active change effect are executed in the high base state, the pre-reading effect and the active change effect are executed with the hold display or the active display stored in the second hold memory as a target.

  With respect to the hold display, a hold change suggestion effect that suggests that the display mode of the hold display changes due to the hold change effect can be executed. Regarding the active display, an active change suggestion effect that suggests that the display mode of the active display changes due to the active change effect can be executed. As each of the hold change suggestion effect and the active change suggestion effect, the slot effect or the action effect is executed in the sub effect display device 9B.

  The slot effect is a change display or active depending on whether the display result is a specific display result after a specific design for suggesting the change of the hold display or active display is variably displayed for a predetermined period. This is an effect suggesting whether or not a change effect is executed.

  The action effect displays an image of a specific character for suggesting a change in the hold display or active display, and whether the hold change effect or the active change effect is executed depending on whether the character image acts on the hold display or the active display. It is a production that suggests whether or not. As an effect that the character image acts on the hold display or the active display, for example, an image in which the character image throws a ball toward the hold display or the active display is displayed on the sub-effect display device 9B, and accordingly, the main effect display device In 9A, when the ball hits the hold display, an effect that the display mode of the hold display or the display mode of the active display changes is executed. Note that the effect that the character image acts on the hold display may be any effect as long as it gives the player the impression that the hold display or the active display changes.

  When the hold change suggestion effect is executed, the suggestion effect by the slot effect or the effect effect is executed once every time the hold display of the target of the prefetch effect is shifted. When the active change suggesting effect is executed, when the variation display of the pseudo-variation variation pattern is executed, the slot effect or the effect effect is performed once each time the initial variation and the re-variation in the pseudo sequence are executed. The suggestion production by is executed.

  Next, an example of a pre-reading effect, a hold change suggestion effect, an active change effect, and an active change suggestion effect when the variation display of the pseudo variation pattern is executed will be described. FIG. 23 shows a main effect display device 9A and a sub-effect display device showing an example of a pre-reading effect, a hold change suggestion effect, an active change effect, and an active change suggestion effect when a variable display of pseudo-variable variation patterns is executed. It is a display screen figure of 9B.

  In FIG. 23, (A) to (D) show display screens of the main effect display device 9A and the sub-effect display device 9B at the time of the pre-reading effect, and (E) to (K) show pseudo variation patterns. The display screens of the main effect display device 9A and the sub-effect display device 9B at the time of the active change effect are shown. Among the active change effects in the pseudo-continuous variation patterns shown in (E) to (K), (H) and (I) show display screens during the same color effect, and (J) and (K). , The display screen at the time of the NEXT symbol effect is shown.

  In FIG. 23, display states on the main effect display device 9A and the sub effect display device 9B are shown as time elapses. In the main effect display device 9A, left, middle, and right effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a hold display area 5H, a hold image H, and an active image AH are shown as display images. In the sub effect display device 9B, a slot symbol 99 of slot effect is shown as a display image. In FIG. 23, in the effect symbols displayed in the left, middle, and right effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the state of the variable display is indicated by a downward arrow.

  Referring to FIG. 23, in the lower part of the display area of main effect display device 9 </ b> A, a first hold display area for displaying the first hold memory number by hold image H and a second hold memory number by hold image H are shown. A hold display area 5H including a second hold display area to be displayed is provided. An active display area AHA for displaying the active image AH is provided in the lower central area in the display area of the main effect display device 9A.

  Of the hold display area 5H, the left area of the active display area AHA is the first hold display area, and the right area of the active display area AHA is the second hold display area. In the first hold display area, every time the first hold storage information increases, the hold image H is displayed in order from the right to the left, and from the left each time the first hold storage information is digested. A display in which the hold image H is sequentially shifted in the right direction is displayed. In the second hold display area, every time the second hold storage information increases, the hold image H is displayed in order from the left to the right, and from the right every time the second hold storage information is digested. A display in which the reserved images H are sequentially shifted in the left direction is displayed. In the hold display area 5H, a hold change effect in which the display color of the hold image H as described above changes may be executed.

  An active image AH is displayed in the active display area AHA. In the active display area AHA, the act change effect that changes the display color of the active image AH as described above may be executed.

  In FIG. 23 (A), at the start of the hold change suggestion effect of the prefetch effect, two hold images H of the first hold display based on the two pieces of first hold storage information are initially displayed in the hold display area 5H. In the active display area AHA, an example is shown in which an active image AH corresponding to the first hold display is displayed. The hold storage information corresponding to the first hold image H which is the older of the two hold displays is the hold storage information of the target of the prefetch effect.

  As a pre-reading effect, a hold change effect, a same color design effect, and a hold change suggestion effect by a slot effect are executed based on the target hold memory information, and the target hold image H becomes the first hold display. When the hold change effect is executed, it is displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R based on the hold memory information immediately before the target hold memory information as shown in FIG. At the start of the variation display of the effect symbol, the reserved change suggestion effect by the slot effect is executed, and the slot symbol 99 starts the variable display. Thereafter, when a predetermined time (about 2 seconds) elapses, as shown in FIG. 23B, the variation display of the slot symbol 99 ends, the symbol “change” stops, and accordingly, FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, a hold change effect is executed in which the color of the target hold image H changes (for example, changes from white to blue).

  As shown in FIG. 23C, after the color of the target reserved image H changes, the slot symbol 99 displays an image of “-” indicating that the slot effect has ended. Then, as shown in FIG. 23D, when the same color design effect is executed, for example, the blue same color design is displayed in the effect design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Although the character indicating “color” is not displayed, the blue “2” symbol is indicated by “blue 2”, the blue “4” symbol is indicated by “blue 4”, and the blue “6” is indicated for easy identification of the color. ”Is indicated as“ blue 6 ”).

  As shown in FIG. 23D, when the variable display based on the target storage information for which the hold change effect and the same color design effect are executed is executed, the change display by the pseudo change pattern is executed and the active change is performed. When execution of an effect is selected, after the target hold image H is moved and displayed in the active display area AHA as the active image AH corresponding to the target fluctuation display, as shown in FIG. At the start of the variation display of the effect symbols displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R based on the reserved memory information, the slot change suggestion effect by the slot effect is executed and the slot symbol 99 changes at the same time as the pre-reading effect. Start displaying.

  When a predetermined time (about 2 seconds) elapses thereafter, as shown in FIG. 23 (F), the variation display of the slot symbol 99 ends, the symbol “change” stops, and accordingly, FIG. 23 (G) As shown in FIG. 4, an active change effect is executed in which the color of the active image AH corresponding to the target variation display changes (for example, changes from blue to green).

  As shown in FIG. 23G, after the color of the active image AH corresponding to the target variation display is changed, the slot symbol 99 is displayed with a “-” image indicating that the slot effect has ended.

  When the same-color design effect is executed as a pseudo-ream effect, as shown in FIG. 23 (H), the same-color design effect is executed, so that, for example, the blue same-color design is displayed in the effect design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. The temporary stop symbol is displayed as a temporary stop symbol. Thereafter, when the re-variable display is executed, as shown in FIG. 23 (I), the effect symbols displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R start the re-variable display.

  On the other hand, when a NEXT symbol effect is executed as a pseudo-rendition effect, the effect symbols displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R have moved to the corners of the screen as shown in FIG. Thus, when the effect is executed on the NEXT symbol 94, the NEXT symbol 94 is temporarily stopped and displayed as a temporary stop symbol. Thereafter, when re-variable display is executed, as shown in FIG. 23 (K), the effect symbols displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R start re-variable display.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (I) or FIG. 23 (K), when a pending change suggestion effect by a slot effect is executed as a pseudo-ream effect, at the start of each re-variable display of the pseudo-ream, as in the pre-read effect The slot change suggestion effect by the slot effect is executed and the slot symbol 99 starts to be displayed in a variable manner. Thereafter, the variable symbol display of the slot symbol 99 is ended after a predetermined time, and the effect corresponding to the display result is executed. .

  As shown in FIGS. 23D and 23H, the same color design effect can be executed as a common effect in both the pre-reading effect and the changing effect. As shown in FIGS. 23A and 23B and FIGS. 23E, 23F, 23I, and 23K, in the pre-reading effect, the hold change that changes the display mode for the hold display. An effect and an on-hold change suggestion effect corresponding to the hold change effect can be executed, and as an effect similar to those effects, an active change effect that changes the display mode for active display as an effect at the time of change, An active change suggesting effect corresponding to the active change effect can be executed.

  In this way, by making it possible to execute similar effects and related effects in the pre-reading effect and the changing time effect, the pre-reading effect and the changing time effect are related to each other, and the effect of the effect is Can be improved, and the interest related to these effects can be improved.

  As shown in FIG. 23D, the same color design effect is executed as the pre-reading effect, and the same color design effect can be executed as the pseudo-continuous effect as shown in FIG. Since the pseudo-continuous production can be executed in the same production mode, the pseudo-continuous production and the pre-reading may occur, for example, when the pre-reading production is executed, the player may have an illusion. The interest related to these effects can be further improved by sharing the effects with the effects.

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing a prefetch effect presence / absence determination table and a prefetch effect type selection table. The pre-reading effect presence / absence determination table is a data table used for a lottery to determine whether or not to execute a pre-reading effect. The prefetch effect type selection table is a data table used for lottery for selecting and determining the effect type when executing the prefetch effect.

  In the pre-reading effect presence / absence determination table, the big hit pre-reading effect presence / absence determination table of FIG. 24 (A), the super-reach off pre-reading effect presence / absence determination table of FIG. 24 (B), and the super-reach other than FIG. And a pre-reading effect presence / absence determination table. In addition to the pre-reading effect presence / absence determination table, a pre-reading effect type selection table shown in FIG. 24D is provided. The prefetch effect presence / absence determination table and the prefetch effect type selection table are stored in the ROM 121 provided on the effect control board 12.

  The jackpot pre-reading effect presence / absence determination table in FIG. 24A is used at the time of jackpot prediction in which the variable display result of the variable display based on the hold storage information corresponding to the hold display that is the target of the prefetch effect is predicted to be the jackpot display result. It is done. The super-reach shift pre-reading effect presence / absence determination table in FIG. 24B is predicted to indicate that the change display result of the change display based on the hold storage information corresponding to the hold display becomes the shift display result in the change pattern of the super reach. Used when predicting loss. In the table other than super reach shown in FIG. 24C, it is predicted that the change display result of the change display based on the hold storage information corresponding to the hold display becomes the change display result in the change pattern other than the super reach. This is used for slippage prediction except for super-reach.

  In the pre-reading effect presence / absence determination table of FIGS. 24A to 24C, a random number SR2 (numerical range of 0 to 99) for determining the presence or absence of pre-reading effect as one of the random numbers updated by the effect control microcomputer 115. Are assigned to the decision to execute the prefetch effect and the decision not to execute the prefetch effect. For SR2, the number of assigned random number SR2 values is shown for clarity of explanation.

  In the big-hit pre-reading effect presence / absence determination table of FIG. 24A, the pre-reading effect is set so as to have a magnitude relationship of “execute the pre-reading effect> do not execute the pre-reading effect” according to the value of SR2 extracted at a predetermined timing. Data is set so that the rate at which the decision to execute is selected is higher. In the super-reach out-of-reading prefetch effect presence / absence determination table in FIG. 24B, the prefetching is performed so that the magnitude relationship of “execute the prefetch effect = do not execute the prefetch effect” is set according to the value of SR2 extracted at a predetermined timing. Data is set so that the ratio at which the decision to execute the effect is selected is equal to the ratio at which the decision not to execute the effect is selected. In the deviation prefetch effect presence / absence determination table other than the super reach in FIG. 24C, the magnitude relationship of “execute the prefetch effect <do not execute the prefetch effect” is set according to the value of SR2 extracted at a predetermined timing. The data is set so that the ratio of selecting the decision not to execute the pre-reading effect is higher.

  When the data display in FIGS. 24A to 24C is such that the variable display result of the variable display based on the stored storage information that is the target of the pre-reading effect becomes the jackpot display result, the result is the disappointing display result. As compared with, the rate of determination when the pre-reading effect is executed is higher. Thereby, when a prefetch effect is performed, the expectation degree with respect to the big hit of a player can be raised compared with the time of not performing. In addition, by setting the data in FIGS. 24B and 24C, the variable display result of the variable display based on the reserved storage information that is the target of the pre-reading effect becomes a display result, but the expectation of being a big hit is high. When super-reach results in a shift display, the expectation of a big hit is lower than when super reach is reached, and when a non-super-reach fluctuation display (eg, normal reach fluctuation display, normal fluctuation display, etc.) results in a shift display result As compared with, the rate of determination when the pre-reading effect is executed is higher. Thereby, when a prefetch effect is performed, the expectation degree with respect to the big hit of a player can be raised compared with the time of not performing.

  In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not to execute the prefetch effect using the prefetch effect presence / absence determination table shown in FIGS. . In addition, it is determined whether or not to perform the pre-reading effect only on the pending storage information that is subjected to the variation display in the variation pattern type of reach including the normal reach and the super reach among the newly generated pending storage information. May be.

  The prefetch effect type selection table in FIG. 24D is used to select an effect type when executing the prefetch effect from a plurality of effect types.

  In the prefetch effect type selection table in FIG. 24D, a total of 103 numerical values of SR3 (numerical range of 0 to 102) for prefetch effect type selection as one of random numbers updated by the microcomputer 115 for effect control. Are assigned to a plurality of types of pre-reading effects. For SR3, the number of assigned random number SR3 values is shown for clarity of explanation. There are three types of pre-reading effects that can be selected: a pre-reading effect of the same color design effect alone, a pre-reading effect of the hold change effect alone, and a combination of a pre-read effect of the same color design effect + holding change effect. Among these, the combination of the same color design effect + the pre-change effect of the hold change effect is executed in addition to the effect of executing the hold change suggestion effect.

  The selection ratio of the pre-reading effect type in the pre-reading effect type selection table is set according to the magnitude relationship of “same color design effect alone = holding change effect alone> same color design effect + holding change effect combination (holding change suggesting effect addition)”. Yes. Note that the selection ratio of the prefetch effect type may be set by allocation other than such allocation.

  As shown in FIG. 24, as a pre-reading effect, a combination of a case where the same color design effect is executed, a case where the hold change effect is executed alone, and a combination of the same color design effect + a hold change effect (addition of a hold change suggesting effect). May be executed. Thereby, the variation of prefetching production becomes rich and the interest of production can be improved.

  FIG. 25 is a look-ahead same color design effect pattern selection table. The pre-read same color design effect pattern selection table selects and determines the same color design effect pattern of the same color design effect to be executed when “same color design effect” is selected and determined as the pre-read effect type of effect using the pre-read effect type selection table. It is a table used for the lottery for. The pre-read same color design effect pattern selection table is stored in the ROM 121 provided on the effect control board 12.

  In the prefetched same color design effect pattern selection table, a total of 108 numerical values of SR4 (numerical range of 0 to 107) for selecting the same color design effect pattern as one of the random numbers updated by the effect control microcomputer 115 are prefetched. When the big hit judgment result is a big hit (when the big hit in the figure is determined) and when the prefetch big hit judgment result is out (when the big hit is determined in the figure), the blue same color production, the green same color production, And, it is assigned to a plurality of types of effect patterns called red same color effects. For SR4, the number of assigned random number SR4 values is shown for clarity of explanation.

  In the look-ahead same-color design effect pattern selection table of FIG. 25, the effect pattern selection ratio of the same-color design effect at the time of determining the big hit is set according to the size relationship of “blue same color effect <green same color effect <red same color effect”, The selection ratio of “blue same color production> green same color production> red same color production” is set.

  With this setting, when the same color design effect is executed as the pre-reading effect, the degree of expectation controlled in the big hit gaming state has a magnitude relationship of “blue same color effect <green same color effect <red same color effect”. Therefore, when the same color design effect is executed as the pre-reading effect, the player's sense of expectation for the big hit gaming state can be made different depending on the color type of the same color design, and the interest of the game can be improved. it can.

  Next, the hold change effect pattern selection table will be described. The hold change effect pattern selection table is used to select and determine a hold change effect effect pattern (effect mode) when a hold change effect is selected as the prefetch effect using the prefetch effect type selection table.

  As the hold change effect pattern selection table, a plurality of tables are provided for each value of the first hold storage number at the time when a new start winning is generated. A first hold change effect pattern selection table is provided corresponding to the case where the number of first hold memories at the time when a new start winning is generated is four. A second hold change effect pattern selection table is provided corresponding to the case where the number of first hold memories at the time when a new start winning is generated is three. A third hold change effect pattern selection table is provided corresponding to the case where the first hold stored number at the time when a new start winning is generated is two. These first to third reserved change effect pattern selection tables are stored in the ROM 121.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram of a first hold change effect pattern selection table. FIG. 27A is an explanatory diagram showing a second reserved change effect pattern selection table. FIG. 27B is an explanatory diagram showing a third reserved change effect pattern selection table.

  In each of the first to third on-hold change effect pattern selection tables, a total of 1710 numerical values of SR5 (value range of 0 to 1709) for selection of the on-hold change effect pattern are obtained when the prefetch big hit determination result is a big hit. It is divided into a plurality of types of hold change effect patterns set as selection targets, when the big hit determination result of the pre-read is out of place (at the time of determination of out of the figure in the figure). . For SR5, the number of assigned random number SR5 values is shown for clarity of explanation.

  As shown in FIG. 26 and FIG. 27, the reserved change effect pattern includes an effect type of “white → blue change” in which the change effect color of the change from white to blue, and “white, change from white or blue to green”. The production type is classified into a plurality of production types including a production type of “blue → green change” and a production type of “white, blue, green → red change” that changes from white, blue, or green to red. For each of the blue change effect type, the green change effect type, and the red change effect type, as shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, a plurality of types of hold change effect patterns can be selected.

  The hold change effect pattern is what is displayed when the hold display is shifted in response to the execution (digestion) of the variable display based on the hold storage information stored previously from the appearance of the hold display at the time of starting winning. The effect pattern is such that the hold display color changes during the second shift.

  In the first hold change effect pattern selection table of FIG. 26, as the hold change effect pattern, the hold display color when the hold display appears at the time of start winning, the color when the first hold display is shifted, and the second time The hold display color when the hold display is shifted and the hold display color when the third hold display is shifted are shown. In the second hold change effect pattern selection table of FIG. 27A, as the hold change effect pattern, the hold display color when the hold display appears at the start winning time and the hold display color when the first hold display is shifted. And a hold display color at the time of the shift of the second hold display. In the third hold change effect pattern selection table of FIG. 27B, as the hold change effect pattern, the hold display color when the hold display appears at the start winning time and the hold display color when the first hold display is shifted. Is shown.

  As an example, in the “white → white → white → blue” hold change effect pattern in the “white → blue change” effect type of FIG. 26, white is displayed when the hold display appears, and the first hold display shift is performed. This is an effect pattern in which the time is white, the second hold display shift is white, and the third hold display shift is blue.

  In the first to third on-hold change effect pattern selection tables shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, the selection ratio of the on-hold change effect type at the time of determining the jackpot is “white → blue change <white, blue → green change <white, blue. , Green → red change ”, and the selection ratio at the time of determining the deviation is set as“ white → blue change> white, blue → green change> white, blue, green → red change ”. Yes.

  With this setting, when the hold change effect is executed as the prefetch effect, the degree of expectation controlled in the big hit gaming state is “white → blue change <white, blue → green change <white, blue, green → red change”. It becomes a big and small relationship. Therefore, when the hold change effect is executed as the pre-read effect, the player's sense of expectation for the big hit game state can be changed according to the type of the hold display color after the change of hold, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be made.

  In the first and second reserved change effect pattern selection tables shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, “white → blue change”, “white, blue → green change”, and “white, blue, green → red change”. For each, the selection ratio of the hold change effect pattern at the time of determining the jackpot is set so as to increase as the execution timing of the hold change effect becomes earlier, that is, as the execution timing of the hold change effect becomes closer to the appearance of the hold display. ing. On the other hand, the selection ratio of the on-hold change effect pattern at the time of determining the loss is set so as to be opposite to the selection ratio of the on-hold change effect pattern at the time of determining the jackpot.

  With this setting, when a hold change effect is executed as a pre-read effect, the player's sense of expectation for the big hit gaming state can be varied according to the execution timing of the hold change effect. Can be improved.

  Each of “white → blue change”, “white, blue → green change”, and “white, blue, green → red change” is determined to be out of the selection ratio of the pending change effect pattern at the time of jackpot determination. The relationship with the selection ratio of the pending change effect pattern may be set so as to be opposite to the relationship shown in FIGS. In addition, for each of “white → blue change”, “white, blue → green change”, and “white, blue, green → red change”, the selection ratio of the hold change effect pattern is determined to be different from that at the time of jackpot determination. You may set so that it may become the same with time.

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram of a pending change suggestion effect pattern selection table. The hold change suggestion effect pattern selection table selects and determines the effect pattern of the hold change suggestion effect to be executed when “hold change suggestion effect” is selected and determined as the effect type of the prefetch effect using the prefetch effect type selection table. It is a table used for the lottery for. The hold change suggestion effect pattern selection table is stored in the ROM 121 provided on the effect control board 12.

  In the reserved change suggestion effect pattern selection table, a total of 97 numerical values of SR6 (numerical range of 0 to 96) for holding change suggestion effect pattern selection as one of random numbers updated by the effect control microcomputer 115 are as follows: It is assigned to multiple types of pending change suggestion production patterns. For SR6, the number of assigned random number SR6 values is shown for clarity of explanation. As the hold change suggestion effect pattern, any one of the effect patterns of the slot effect effect pattern and the effect effect effect pattern can be selected.

  The slot effect executed as the hold change suggestion effect is “x” for suggesting the change of the hold display as the slot symbol 99 as shown in FIGS. 23 (A) to (D) every time the change display is executed. This is an effect of deriving and displaying the display results after a specific period of multiple types of “changes” are displayed for a specified period. When the hold display changes, the “change” symbol is stopped and the hold display does not change. At that time, the effect is executed with the effect pattern of stopping the symbol “x”. In other words, the stop of the “change” symbol is a successful mode of the pending change suggestion effect, and the stop of the symbol “x” is a failure mode of the pending change suggestion effect. And (at least at the time of production start) at least a part is executed in a common production mode.

  The action effect executed as the hold change suggestion effect displays the image of the specific character for change suggestion every time the variable display is executed, and the hold change effect depends on whether or not the specific character image acts on the hold display. If the hold display changes, the specific character image acts on the changing hold display (success mode), and if the hold display does not change, the specific character image An effect that does not act on the hold display is executed (failure mode). This hold change suggestion effect is also executed in a common effect mode at least partially in the success mode and the failure mode (at least at the start of the production).

  The selection ratio of the on-hold change suggestion effect pattern in the on-hold change suggestion effect pattern selection table is set with a size relationship of “slot effect> effect effect”. Note that the selection ratio of the pending change suggestion effect pattern may be set by allocation different from such allocation (allocation with the selection ratio reversed and allocation with the same selection ratio).

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control data holding area as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

  The effect control flag setting unit, for example, according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the main effect display device 9A and the sub effect display device 9B, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, etc. A plurality of types of flags whose states can be updated are provided. The effect control timer setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as display operations of effect images on the screens of the main effect display device 9A and the sub effect display device 9B. It has been. The effect control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various effect operations, such as a random counter that generates various random numbers such as SR1-1.

  The effect control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. The predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit stores data constituting the start winning reception command buffer and the effect buffer. There are two types of start command reception command buffer and effect buffer for the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  The start command reception command buffers for the first special symbol and the second special symbol are storage buffers for receiving reception commands received when each piece of reserved storage information is generated for each special symbol. In the start winning reception command buffer for the first special symbol, there is a storage area (area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the first reserved memory number. Is provided. An effect buffer is added to such a start winning reception command buffer in a manner associated with each reserved storage. The effect buffer includes storage areas corresponding to the fields of pre-read effect determination presence / absence, pre-read effect execution variation specification, same color design effect mode specification, change such as hold change effect mode specification, and hold change suggestion effect mode specification.

  As for the receiving command buffer at the start winning prize, as the area for storing the command received at the starting winning prize, a “design specifying” area for storing a symbol specifying command, a “variation type” area for storing a variation type command, and a starting prize specifying command are stored. A “start winning prize designation” area for storing and a “pending memory number designation” area for storing a reserved memory number designation command are provided.

  When there is a start winning to the normal winning ball device 6A or the normal variable winning ball device 6B, a symbol specifying command, a variation type command, a starting winning specifying command (first or second starting winning specifying command), and the number of stored memories A command called a designation command (first or second reserved memory number designation command) is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 stores data for specifying commands in the order received at the time of the start winning prize from the head in the empty area of the start winning reception command buffer. As a result, when there is a start winning, the received command is stored in the respective areas of “design designation”, “variation type”, “start winning designation”, and “holding memory count designation”.

  Various data stored in the start winning reception command buffer and the corresponding effect buffer are stored in the first storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number “1”) every time the display of the effect symbols is changed. The stored data is read out for use in producing a variable display, and then deleted, and the stored contents thereafter are shifted. In the state where the data is stored in the buffer numbers “1” and “2”, when the variation display of the effect symbol is started, each data stored in the buffer number “1” is deleted after reading, Each data stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”.

  At the start of each of the first start prize and the second start prize, a symbol designation command, a variation type command, a start prize designation command (first and second), and a reserved memory number designation command (first and second) Commands are sent in order. Therefore, if the command reception is normal, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the start winning designation command, and the reserved storage number designation command are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4”, respectively. The

  Stores information for pre-reading effects and pseudo-continuous effects as shown in FIG. 23, corresponding to the data of the buffer numbers “1” to “4” in the reception command buffer at the time of the first winning symbol for the first special symbol. An effect buffer is provided as a storage area for this purpose. With respect to the second special symbol, in this embodiment, since the pre-reading effect and the pseudo-continuous effect as shown in FIG. 23 are not executed, the effect buffer used for executing such an effect is not provided. For the second special symbol, an effect buffer for executing the pre-reading effect and the pseudo-continuous effect as shown in FIG. 23 is provided, and the pre-reading effect and the pseudo-continuous effect similar to those of the first special symbol are executed. Also good.

  With respect to the first special symbol, “pre-reading effect determination presence / absence” is determined in the pre-reading effect processing described later by the effect control microcomputer 115 on the basis of predetermined data such as symbol designating information stored in the reception command buffer at the time of starting winning prize. Data, “pre-reading effect execution change designation” data, “same color design presentation designation” data, “holding change presentation design designation” data, and “holding change suggestion presentation mode designation” data at the time of the start winning prize Corresponding to the data of the buffer numbers “1” to “4” corresponding to the pending storage information in the reception command buffer, a data storage area of “pre-reading effect determination presence / absence” provided in the effect buffer, “pre-reading effect execution” Data storage area for “variation designation”, data storage area for “designation of same color design effect”, and data storage area for “pending change effect appearance specification” , And it is stored in the data storage area of the "pending changes suggested representation embodiment designation".

  The “pre-reading effect determination presence / absence” data is data indicating whether or not the pre-reading effect determination is made (presence / absence). The “prefetching effect execution variation designation” data is data indicating whether or not it is designated (determined) as a variation display when the prefetching effect is executed. The data of “designation of same color design effect” is data indicating the presence / absence of execution of the same color design effect as a pre-reading effect and the effect mode. The “hold change effect mode designation” data is data indicating the presence / absence of execution of the hold change effect as the prefetch effect and the effect mode. The “holding change suggestion effect mode designation” data is data indicating the presence / absence of execution of the hold change suggestion effect and the effect mode as an effect suggesting a pre-reading effect.

  Depending on whether or not it is determined whether or not to execute the prefetch effect based on the prefetch effect presence / absence determination table of FIGS. In the data storage area of “pre-reading effect determination presence / absence”, data capable of specifying “no determination” or “with determination” is stored.

  When it is determined that the pre-reading effect is not performed on the reserved storage information corresponding to the new start winning prize, the data storage area of “prefetching effect execution variation designation” in the effect buffer corresponding to the reserved memory information corresponding to the new start winning prize The data that can specify “no designation” is stored, and the data that can specify “no production” is stored in the data storage area of “designation of pre-reading effect”.

  It is determined when it is determined that the prefetch effect is to be executed based on the hold storage information corresponding to the new start winning prize, and the prefetch effect type is determined based on the prefetch effect type selection table of FIG. Depending on the type of prefetching effect, data is stored as follows.

  When a pre-reading effect type of the same color design effect is selected based on the new reserved storage information, and when an effect pattern is selected from the same color design effect patterns in FIG. 25, data is stored in the effect buffer as follows. Is done. In the effect buffer corresponding to each of all the hold storage information stored before the new hold storage information, data that can specify “designated” is stored in the data storage area of “prefetch effect execution change specification”. In the data storage area of “designation of same color design effect”, data capable of specifying an effect pattern selected from “blue same color effect”, “green same color effect”, and “red same color effect” is stored. The

  Thus, when an effect pattern in which the same color design effect is executed alone is selected based on the new reserved memory information, it corresponds to all the reserved memory information stored before the new reserved memory information. How is the variation display based on which stored storage information is executed based on the data storage area data of “pre-reading effect execution variation designation” and the data storage area data of “same color design presentation mode designation”? It can be recognized by the production control microcomputer 115 whether the same color design production of the production pattern is executed.

  Based on the new hold storage information, the prefetch effect type of the hold change effect alone is selected, and when the effect pattern is selected from the hold change effect patterns of FIGS. 26 and 27, the new hold storage information is used. With respect to the reserved image, the reserved image appears and is displayed in the reserved appearance color specified by the selected effect pattern, and data is stored in the effect buffer as follows.

  In the data in the data storage area of the “prefetch effect execution change designation” data storage area in the effect buffer data corresponding to the hold storage for executing the shift change display in which the hold change specified by the selected effect pattern is executed. Data that can specify “designated” is stored, and data that can specify “pending change color” specified by the selected effect pattern is stored in the data storage area of “pending change effect mode specification”.

  On the other hand, “not specified” is set in the data storage area of the data storage area of “pre-reading effect execution change designation” in the data of the effect buffer corresponding to the fluctuating pending storage in which the hold change specified by the selected effect pattern is not executed. Data that can be specified is stored, and data that can specify “not specified” is stored in the data storage area of “pending change effect mode specification”.

  As described above, when an effect pattern in which the hold change effect is executed is selected based on the new hold memory information, the “read ahead” corresponding to all the hold memory information stored before the new hold memory information is selected. Based on the data in the data storage area of “designation execution change designation” and the data storage area in the data designation area of “pending change presentation mode designation”, the color of the hold image is changed when the variable display based on which hold storage information is executed. The effect control microcomputer 115 recognizes the change change effect of the effect pattern in which the color of the reserved image changes when the variable display based on which stored information is executed without changing. It becomes possible.

  Based on the new reserved memory information, it is selected to execute a pre-reading effect type (addition of change suggestion effect) by combining the same color design effect and the hold change effect, and the effect pattern is selected from the same color design effect patterns of FIG. When an effect pattern is selected from the on-hold change effect patterns in FIGS. 26 and 27 and an effect pattern is selected from the on-hold change suggestion effect patterns in FIG. 28, data is stored in the effect buffer as follows. Is memorized.

  In the effect buffer corresponding to each of all the hold storage information stored before the new hold storage information, data that can specify “designated” is stored in the data storage area of “prefetch effect execution change specification”. In the data storage area of “designation of same color design effect”, data capable of specifying an effect pattern selected from “blue same color effect”, “green same color effect”, and “red same color effect” is stored. The

  Further, with respect to the hold image based on the new hold storage information, the hold image appears and is displayed in the color when the hold appears, which is specified by the effect pattern selected from the hold change effect patterns of FIG. 26 and FIG. The data is stored in the effect buffer. In the data of the effect buffer corresponding to the hold memory for executing the variable display of the shift times in which the hold change specified by the selected effect pattern is executed, it is selected in the data storage area of “pending change effect mode designation” Data capable of specifying the “holding change color” specified by the effect pattern is stored.

  Further, in order to execute the suggestion effect specified by the effect pattern selected from the hold change suggestion effect patterns in FIG. 28 based on the new hold storage information, data is stored in the effect buffer as follows. The In the data of the effect buffer corresponding to the hold memory that executes the variable display of the shift times in which the hold change specified by the effect pattern selected from the hold change effect patterns is not executed, the data of “pending change suggestion effect mode designation” data In the storage area, data capable of specifying the “suggested effect when there is no on-hold change” specified by the selected on-hold change suggesting effect pattern is stored. In the data of the effect buffer corresponding to the hold memory for executing the variable display of the shift times in which the hold change specified by the effect pattern selected from the hold change effect patterns is executed, the “hold change suggesting effect mode designation” In the data storage area, data capable of specifying the “suggested effect at the time of change on hold” specified by the selected on-hold change suggestive effect pattern is stored.

  As described above, when the combination of the same color design effect and the hold change effect is executed based on the new hold memory information and the effect type for executing the hold change suggesting effect is selected, the new hold memory information and before The data storage area data of “prefetch effect execution change designation”, the data storage area data of “same color design effect designation”, and the data of “pending change effect style designation” corresponding to all the hold storage information stored in Based on the data in the storage area and the data in the data storage area of “pending change suggestion effect mode designation”, when the variable display based on which hold storage information is executed, which effect pattern same color design effect, hold change effect And the production control microcomputer 115 can recognize whether the hold change suggestion production is executed.

  Based on the data of such an effect buffer, the effect control microcomputer 115 produces an effect pattern in which the same color design effect is executed alone, an effect pattern in which the hold change effect is executed alone, and the same color design effect + hold. In addition to the combination of change effects, it is possible to execute effects with an effect pattern in which a pending change suggestion effect is executed.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the above-described prefetch effect process (S700). In the pre-reading effect process, the effect control microcomputer 115 performs the following process.

  First, in the above-described effect buffer, it is confirmed whether or not “prefetch effect execution change designation” data is stored in the data storage area of “prefetch effect execution change designation” corresponding to at least one reserved storage state. Thus, it is determined whether or not the pre-reading effect is scheduled to be executed (S710). The scheduled execution period of the prefetch effect means a period during which execution of the prefetch effect such as the same color design effect or the hold change effect described above is scheduled to be executed, and includes a period during which the prefetch effect is actually being executed. A period.

  If it is during the scheduled execution period of the prefetch effect in S710, the process is terminated in order to avoid the execution of the duplicate prefetch effect by not performing the setting related to the new prefetch effect. On the other hand, when it is not in the scheduled execution period of the prefetch effect in S710, the process proceeds to S711 in order to enable the setting related to the new prefetch effect. In S711, the contents stored in the start winning reception command buffer and the effect buffer for the first reserved memory described above are checked, and the first reserved memory in which it is not determined whether or not to execute the pre-read effect. It is determined whether or not there is (S711). For example, it is determined whether or not there is pending storage data in which data that can specify “no determination” is stored in the data storage area of the presence or absence of the pre-reading effect determination.

  If there is no first pending storage in which it is not determined whether or not to execute the prefetch effect in S711, the process ends. On the other hand, when there is a first reserved memory in which it is not determined whether or not to execute the prefetching effect in S711, a first reserved memory number designation command indicates whether or not the current first reserved memory number is 2 or more. Is confirmed based on the first reserved storage number specified by (S712). In S712, when the first reserved memory number is less than 2, there is no first reserved memory information for executing the variable display before executing the variable display based on the new first reserved memory information, and the new first reserved memory Since there is no previous variable display that is a target for executing the prefetch effect for the hold image among the prefetch effects based on the stored information, it is confirmed whether or not the variable display for executing the prefetch effect can be executed.

  If the current first reserved storage number is not 2 or more in S712, it is decided not to execute the prefetch effect (no prefetch effect) (S714), and the process proceeds to S719 described later. On the other hand, when the current number of the first reserved memory in S712 is 2 or more, the first winning memory for which the determination as to whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect determined in S711 is undecided is received in the start winning reception command buffer. The stored contents of “designation designation” are checked, and it is determined whether or not the first reserved storage information to be prefetched is the one that specifies the jackpot display result (S713).

  When it is determined in S713 that the jackpot display result is designated, SR2 for prefetching effect determination is extracted, and the prefetching effect is executed using the jackpot prefetching effect presence / absence determination table of FIG. It is determined whether or not (S718). On the other hand, if it is determined in S713 that the jackpot display result is not designated, in S711, whether or not the pre-reading effect is to be executed is determined for the first pending storage in the start winning winning reception command buffer. By checking the stored contents of “variation type” and determining whether or not the super reach is specified, the first hold storage information subject to the pre-reading determination specifies the change type that becomes the display result after the super reach production. It is determined whether or not it is (S715).

  When it is determined in S715 that the first reserved storage information subject to the prefetch determination is one that designates the variation type that results in a display error after the super reach effect, SR2 for determining the prefetch effect is extracted, and FIG. Whether or not the pre-reading effect is executed is determined by using the pre-reading effect presence / absence determination table at the time of super-reach in B) (S716).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S715 that the first reserved storage information subject to prefetch determination does not specify the variation type that results in the display error after the super reach effect, SR2 for prefetch effect determination is extracted, and FIG. Except for the super reach in (C), it is determined whether or not to execute the prefetch effect using the pre-reading effect presence / absence determination table (S717).

  After it is determined in S716, S717, or S718 whether or not the pre-reading effect is to be executed, “pre-reading effect determination presence / absence” corresponding to the first hold storage of the current pre-reading determination target in the above-described effect buffer. Is stored in the data storage area (S718).

  Next, in S716, S717, or S718, it is determined whether or not a decision to execute a prefetch effect (execution present) has been made for the first reserved storage information to be prefetched (S720). If it is determined in S720 that it has not been determined to execute the prefetch effect (no execution), the process proceeds to S729 described later. On the other hand, when it is determined in S720 that the pre-reading effect is determined to be executed (execution is performed), the first reserved storage information subject to the pre-reading determination is determined to be a big hit based on the data in the “designation designation” area. While confirming the pre-reading result as to whether or not, the SR3 for determining the pre-reading effect type is extracted, and the pre-reading effect type is selected and determined using the pre-reading effect type selection table of FIG. 24D (S721). . As a result, for the first reserved storage information to be prefetched, the type of effect of the prefetch effect is the same color design effect alone, the hold change effect alone, and the same color design effect + hold change effect effect (including the hold change suggestion effect) ) Is determined as one of the production types.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the effect type of the pre-reading effect determined in S721 is the same color design effect (S722). When the same color design effect is determined in S722, the pre-reading result is confirmed as to whether or not it will be a big hit based on the data in the “design designation” area for the first reserved storage information subject to the pre-reading determination. At the same time, SR4 for selecting the same color design effect pattern is extracted, the same color design effect pattern is selected and determined using the look-ahead same color design effect pattern selection table of FIG. 25, and data for specifying the determined same color design effect pattern is obtained. It is stored in the data storage area of “designation of same color design effect” (S723). Next, it progresses to S729.

  In S729, the new reserved storage information is stored using the appearance reserved color selection table that is stored in the ROM 121 and can be used to select and determine the reserved color when the reserved storage display corresponding to the new reserved storage information appears. The on-hold color at the time of the appearance of the on-hold storage display corresponding to is selected and determined, and the process proceeds to S730. The appearance reserved color selection table is a data table for selecting the reserved color at the time of appearance of the reserved storage display from white, blue, green, and red, and is one of the random numbers updated by the production control microcomputer 115. Based on the value of SR14 for selecting the appearance reservation color, the reservation color at the time of appearance is selected and determined at random. In the appearance reservation color selection table, the selection ratio of the reservation color varies depending on whether or not the display result of the variable display corresponding to the new reservation storage information is the jackpot display result. For example, the selection ratio of the reserved color when the jackpot display result is the relationship of the selection ratio of “white <blue <green <red” is set, and the selection ratio of the reserved color when the off-line display result is A selection ratio relationship of “white> blue> green> red” is set.

  On the other hand, if the same color design effect is not determined alone in S722, it is confirmed whether or not the effect type of the prefetch effect determined in S721 is the hold change effect alone (S724). If it is determined in S724 that the hold change effect alone, prefetching whether the first hold storage information subject to the prefetch determination is a big hit or not based on the data in the “designation designation” area is made in S725. While confirming the result, the first reserved memory number including the new reserved memory information is confirmed on the basis of the data in the area of “specified reserved memory number”. Then, SR5 for selecting the hold change effect pattern is extracted, and the hold change effect pattern is selected and determined using any of the first to third hold change effect pattern selection tables of FIGS. 26 and 27, and the determined hold is determined. Data that can specify the change effect pattern is stored in the data storage area of “pending change effect mode designation” (S725). In S725, based on the determined on-hold change effect pattern, the on-hold color when the on-hold display corresponding to the new on-hold storage information appears is also determined. Next, it progresses to S730.

  On the other hand, when the pending change effect alone is not determined in S724, the effect type of the pre-reading effect determined in S721 is a combination of the same color design effect + the reserved change effect (including the reserved change suggestion effect) in an erasing method. Is the kind of production. In that case, the same color design effect pattern can be selected and determined using the look-ahead same color design effect pattern selection table of FIG. 25 by executing the same processing as S723 described above, and the determined same color design effect pattern can be specified. Is stored in the data storage area of “designation of same color design effect” (S726).

  Next, by executing the same process as in S725 described above, a hold change effect pattern is selected and determined using one of the first to third hold change effect pattern selection tables of FIGS. The data which can specify the held change effect pattern is stored in the data storage area of “hold change effect mode designation” (S727).

  Next, the SR6 for selecting the pending change suggestion effect pattern is extracted for the first reserved storage information to be read-ahead determination, and the pending change suggestion effect pattern selection table is selected and determined using the pending change suggestion effect pattern selection table of FIG. Then, data that can identify the determined on-hold change suggestion effect pattern is stored in the data storage area of “hold change suggestion effect mode designation” (S723). By performing the same processing as S725 described above, the hold change effect pattern is selected and determined using any of the hold change suggestion effect pattern first to third hold change effect pattern selection tables of FIGS. Then, data that can identify the determined on-hold change effect pattern is stored in the data storage area of “hold change effect mode designation” (S728). Then, the process proceeds to S730.

  In S730, a display is made to cause the reserved image of the appearance reserved color determined in S725, S727, or S729 to appear as a new reserved image (S730), and the process ends. The hold image appearing and displayed in this way is subjected to a hold shift operation by the hold storage display control process in S707 of FIG. 22 every time the variable display is executed, and the display position is shifted (moved).

  In this way, in the pre-reading effect process, in addition to selecting and determining the appearance-holding color when new hold storage information is generated in response to a new start winning prize, the selection determination as to whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect is performed. Related to pre-reading effects such as pre-reading effects when the decision is made to execute the pre-reading effects (effect types, effects patterns, etc.), and suggestive effects when the decision is made to execute the pre-reading effects Processing related to various effects to be performed is executed.

  Note that the process for selecting and determining the appearance hold color when new hold storage information is generated in response to a new start prize as described above is included in the hold storage display control process in S707 of FIG. It may be executed when executing the hold storage display control process.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 120 performs the following process.

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

  When it is determined that the command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received, the display result of the loss that does not become reach is determined as the final stop of the effect symbol using the loss symbol determination data table stored in the ROM 121 (S604). The process proceeds to S616. In the loss symbol determination data table, the numerical data of SR1-1 to SR1-3 are associated with each of a plurality of types of effect symbols.

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

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

  In addition, when it is not determined to be a shift in the processing of S601 (when it is determined to be a big hit), the effect control CPU 120 produces an effect that constitutes a combination of the big hit symbols according to the type of the big hit A stop symbol of the symbol is determined (S603), and the process proceeds to S616.

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

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

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

  In the control pattern table stored in the ROM 121, for example, the effect symbols in the main effect display device 9 </ b> A in the period from when the change of the effect symbol is started until the final effect symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. A plurality of types of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations such as a variable display operation, an effect display operation in a reach effect, an effect display operation by a pseudo-continuous effect, and an effect display operation in a notice effect are stored as symbol variation control patterns. .

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing a pseudo-continuous effect type selection table, an active change suggestion effect execution presence / absence selection determination table, and an active change effect execution presence / absence selection determination table. These tables are stored in a ROM 121 provided on the effect control board 12. The pseudo-continuous effect type selection table in FIG. 31A is a data table used for a lottery to select a pseudo-continuous effect type when executing the variation display of the pseudo-variable variation pattern.

  In the pseudo-continuous effect type selection table, a total of 101 numerical values of the random number SR7 (number range of 0 to 100) for pseudo-continuous effect type selection as one of the random numbers updated by the effect control microcomputer 115 are changed. When the big hit determination result at the start is a big hit (when the big hit is determined in the figure) and when the prefetch big hit determination result is out of place (when the big hit is determined in the figure), the same color design effect and NEXT It is assigned to a plurality of types of pseudo-continuous effects called symbol effects. For SR7, the number of allocated random numbers SR7 is shown for clarity of explanation.

  In the pseudo-continuous effect type selection table of FIG. 31, the selection ratio of the pseudo-continuous effect type at the time of determining the big hit is set with a magnitude relationship of “same color design effect> NEXT symbol effect”, and the selection rate at the time of determining the outage is “same color” It is set in a size relationship of symbol production <NEXT symbol production ”. With such a setting, when the pseudo-ream effect is executed, the degree of expectation controlled to the big hit gaming state has a magnitude relationship of “same color symbol effect> NEXT symbol effect”. Therefore, the player's sense of expectation for the big hit gaming state can be made different according to the type of pseudo-continuous effect when the variable display is executed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  It should be noted that the relationship between the selection ratios of the pseudo-continuous effect types at the time of determining the big hit and at the time of determining the difference may be set to be opposite to the relationship shown in FIG. Further, the selection ratio of the pseudo-continuous effect type may be set so as to be the same at the time of determining the big hit, or may be set regardless of the display result of variation.

  The active change suggestion effect execution presence / absence selection table in FIG. 31B is used for a lottery for determining whether or not the active change suggestion effect is executed (presence / absence) when executing the change display of the pseudo-variation change pattern. It is a data table. In the active change suggestion effect execution presence / absence selection table, a total of 105 random numbers SR8 (numerical range of 0 to 104) for active change suggestion effect execution presence / absence determination as one of the random numbers updated by the effect control microcomputer 115. The numerical value is divided into the case where the pseudo-continuous effect type is selected and decided to be the same color design effect, and the case where the pseudo-continuous effect type is selected and decided to be the NEXT symbol effect, and the decision to execute the active change suggesting effect and the active change It is assigned to the decision not to execute the suggestion effect.

  In the active change suggestion effect execution / non-execution selection table, the selection ratio of active change suggestion effect execution / non-execution at the time of selection decision for the same color design effect is set in a magnitude relationship of “execution> non-execution”. The selection ratio of presence / absence of execution of the active change suggestion effect is set in a magnitude relationship of “execution <non-execution”.

  As a result, the pseudo-continuous effect has a magnitude relationship that the degree of expectation that the active change suggesting effect is executed is “when the same color symbol effect selection is determined> when the NEXT symbol effect selection is determined”. Therefore, the proportion of execution of the active change suggestion effect can be made different according to the type of pseudo-continuous effect when the variable display is executed, and the interest of the effect can be improved.

  As shown in FIG. 31B, since the execution ratio of the active change suggesting effect varies depending on the effect type of the same color design effect and the NEXT symbol effect in the pseudo continuous effect as the special effect, the pseudo continuous effect is executed. Sometimes, depending on the type of pseudo-continuous production, the rate at which the active change suggesting production is executed is different, so that the pseudo-continuous production and the active change suggesting production are related to improve the interest related to these productions. Can do.

  It should be noted that the relationship of the selection ratio of whether or not to execute the active change suggesting effect at the time of determining the same color symbol effect selection and the time of determining the NEXT symbol effect selection is set so as to be opposite to the relationship shown in FIG. Good. In addition, the selection ratio of whether or not to execute the active change suggestion effect at the same color design effect selection decision time and the NEXT symbol effect selection decision time may be set to be the same, and the same color design effect and the NEXT symbol effect may be set. It may be set regardless of the selection.

  The active change effect execution presence / absence selection table of FIG. 31 (C) is a data table used for a lottery to determine whether or not an active change effect is to be executed (execution / non-execution) when executing a variable display of pseudo-variation variation patterns. It is.

  In the active change effect execution presence / absence selection table, a total of 107 numerical values of the random number SR9 (numerical range of 0 to 106) for active change effect execution presence / absence determination as one of the random numbers updated by the effect control microcomputer 115 are stored. The decision to execute the active change effect and the decision not to execute it are divided into when the pseudo-continuous effect type is selected and decided to be the same color design effect and when the pseudo-continuous effect type is selected and decided to be the NEXT symbol effect. Allocated.

  In the active change effect execution / non-execution selection table, the selection ratio of active change effect execution / non-execution at the time of selection decision is set for the same color design effect with a magnitude relationship of “execution <non-execution”. The selection ratio of whether or not to execute the change effect is set with a magnitude relationship of “execution> non-execution”.

  With this setting, the pseudo-continuous effect has a magnitude relationship in which the degree of expectation that the active change effect is executed is “when the same color symbol effect selection is determined <next symbol effect selection is determined”. Therefore, the proportion of execution of the active change effect can be varied according to the type of pseudo-continuous effect when the variable display is executed, and the interest of the effect can be improved.

  As shown in FIG. 31C, when the execution sequence of the active change effect varies depending on the effect type such as the same color design effect and the NEXT symbol effect, the pseudo continuous effect is executed. Depending on the type of game, the rate at which the mode of active display changes after the active change suggestion effect is executed differs. Interest can be improved.

  Note that the relationship between the selection ratios of whether or not to execute the active change effect at the same color design effect selection decision time and the NEXT symbol effect selection decision time may be set to be the reverse of the relationship shown in FIG. . In addition, the selection ratio of whether or not to execute the active change effect for the same color design effect selection decision and the NEXT symbol effect selection decision may be set to be the same, and the selection between the same color design effect and the NEXT symbol effect is selected. It may be set regardless of.

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing a pseudo-continuous color design effect pattern selection table. The same color design effect pattern selection table is executed when the “same color design effect” is selected and determined as the effect type of the pseudo continuous effect using the pseudo continuous effect type selection table of FIG. It is a table used for the lottery which selects and determines the production pattern of production. The pseudo-same color design effect pattern selection table is stored in the ROM 121.

  In the quasi-continuous color design effect pattern selection table, a total of 102 numerical values of the same color design effect pattern selection random number SR10 (value range of 0 to 101) as one of the random numbers updated by the effect control microcomputer 115 are obtained. , For each type of execution history of the same color design effect pattern at the time of the pre-reading effect, when the big hit judgment result at the start of the variable display is a big hit (when the big hit in the figure is determined), the big hit judgment result at the start of the variable display is different Are divided into a plurality of types of effect patterns of blue same color effect, green same color effect, and red same color effect. For SR10, the number of assigned random number SR10 values is shown for clarity of explanation.

  In the pseudo-same color design effect pattern selection table of FIG. 32, the execution history of the same color design effect pattern at the time of the pre-reading effect targeting the stored storage information for which the variable display is executed is “no same color design effect”, “blue same color” It is divided into four types of histories, “production”, “green same color production” and “red same color production”. “No same color design effect” indicates a history that the same color design effect was not executed during the pre-reading effect. “Blue same color effect” indicates a history that the blue same color effect was executed during the pre-reading effect. “Green same color effect” indicates a history that the green same color effect was executed during the pre-reading effect. “Red same color effect” indicates a history that the red same color effect was executed during the pre-reading effect.

  32, when the same color design effect pattern execution history at the time of the pre-reading effect is “no same color design effect” and “blue same color effect”, the same color design at the time of determining the big hit The production pattern selection ratio of the production is set as “blue same color production <green same color production <red same color production”, and the selection ratio at the time of determining the deviation is “blue same color production> green same color production> red same color production” It is set according to the size relationship.

  In the pseudo congruent color design effect pattern selection table of FIG. 32, when the same color design effect pattern execution history at the time of the pre-reading effect is “green same color effect”, the effect pattern selection ratio of the same color design effect at the time of jackpot determination is “green same color” The effect is set with a magnitude relationship of “red same color effect”, and the selection ratio at the time of determining the deviation is set with a magnitude relationship of “green same color effect> red same color effect”. In the pseudo-same color design effect pattern selection table of FIG. 32, when the same color design effect pattern execution history at the time of the pre-reading effect is “red same color effect”, only “red same color effect” is selected at the time of determining the big hit and when losing The selection ratio to be set is set.

  With this setting, when the same-color design effect is executed as a pseudo-ream effect, the degree of expectation controlled in the big hit gaming state has a magnitude relationship of “blue same color effect <green same color effect <red same color effect”. Therefore, when the same color design effect is executed as the pre-reading effect, the player's sense of expectation for the big hit gaming state can be made different depending on the color type of the same color design, and the interest of the game can be improved. it can.

  When the same color design effect execution history at the time of the pre-reading effect is “No same color effect” and “Blue same color effect”, all the same color effects of blue, green and red are set to be selectable. Yes. When the same color design effect pattern execution history at the time of the pre-reading effect is “green same color effect”, the same color effects of green and red are set to be selectable. When the same color design effect pattern execution history at the time of the pre-reading effect is “red same color effect”, only the red same color effect is set to be selectable.

  Thus, when the same color design effect is executed at the time of pseudo-variable display based on the reserved memory information after the same color design effect is executed at the time of the prefetch effect based on a certain reserved memory information, it is executed at the time of the prefetch effect. It is possible to execute the same color design effect having a jackpot expectation degree equal to or higher than the big hit expectation level in the same color design effect. Therefore, when the transition from the pre-reading effect to the pseudo-ream effect in the variable display is made, it is possible to prevent the player's sense of expectation for the big hit and to improve the interest of the game.

  Like the blue same color effect, the green same color effect, and the red same color effect in FIG. 32, the degree of expectation higher than the big hit expectation degree of the same color effect effect pattern executed at the time of the look-ahead effect according to the same color effect effect pattern history at the time of the look-ahead effect. Pseudo-continuous effects can be executed with the same color design effect pattern. Executing pseudo-continuous effects in the same color pattern effect as the pre-reading effects The pseudo-continuous effects are executed in an effect mode with an expectation level higher than the expected level in the pre-reading effect effect mode executed before the fluctuating display is executed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the pseudo-continuous effect is executed in an effect mode with an expectation level equal to or higher than the expectation level in the effect state of the pre-reading effect, and the interest of the effect can be improved.

  FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram of an active change effect type selection table. The active change effect type selection table is an active display when the active change effect is executed when the active change effect is determined to be executed using the active change effect execution determination table shown in FIG. It is a table used for the lottery for selecting and determining the change production type (color change pattern). The active change effect type selection table is stored in the ROM 121 provided on the effect control board 12.

  In the active change effect type selection table, 106 numbers in total of the random number SR11 (value range of 0 to 105) for active change effect type selection as one of the random numbers updated by the effect control microcomputer 115 are prefetched. When the jackpot determination result at the start of variable display is a big hit (when determining the big hit in the figure) and when the jackpot determination result at the start of variable display is out of place for each type of hold production execution history during the stage It is divided into a plurality of types of change effect types (when a deviation is determined in the figure). For SR11, the number of assigned random number SR11 values is shown for clarity of explanation.

  In the active change effect type selection table of FIG. 33, the execution history of the hold effect at the time of the pre-reading effect targeting the hold memory information for which the change display is executed is “final hold light white”, “final hold color blue”, and The history is divided into three types of “last reserved color green”.

  “Final hold white” indicates a history in which the hold change effect is not executed during the pre-read effect and the final hold display immediately before the change display is white. “Final reserved color blue” is the final display immediately before the change display, depending on whether the change-on-hold effect was not executed at the time of the pre-reading effect, or the change-on-change effect was executed at the time of the pre-reading effect. The history that the hold display was blue is shown. The “last hold color green” is displayed in green and the final change just before the change display is made depending on whether the hold change effect was not executed at the time of the pre-reading effect, or whether the hold change effect was executed at the pre-reading effect and changed to green. The history that the hold display was green is shown. When the final hold display immediately before the variable display is red, the active change effect in a mode in which the degree of expectation of jackpot is high is impossible, so it is included in the type of the execution history of the hold effect during the pre-read effect Not.

  In the active change effect type selection table, when the execution history of the hold effect at the time of the prefetch effect is “final hold white”, the change effect type of the active display is “white → blue change”, “white → green change”, and One of “white → red change” can be selected. When the execution history of the hold effect during the pre-reading effect is “final hold fair white”, the selection ratio of the active display change effect type when the big hit is determined is “white → blue change <white → green change <white → red change”. It is set in a magnitude relationship, and the selection ratio at the time of determining the disconnection is set in a magnitude relationship of “white → blue change> white → green change> white → red change”.

  In the active change effect type selection table of FIG. 33, when the execution history of the hold effect at the pre-read effect is “final hold color blue”, the change effect type of the active display is “blue → green change” and “blue → One of “red change” can be selected. When the execution history of the hold effect at the time of the pre-reading effect is “final hold color blue”, the selection ratio of the change display type of the active display at the time of determining the big hit is a magnitude relationship of “blue → green change <blue → red change”. It is set, and the selection ratio at the time of determining the deviation is set in a magnitude relationship of “blue → green change> blue → red change”.

  In the active change effect type selection table, if the execution history of the hold effect at the time of the pre-read effect is “final hold color green”, the change display type of active display is “green → red change” when determining the big hit The selection ratio that only can be selected is set.

  With such a setting, when the active change effect is executed, the degree of expectation controlled to the big hit gaming state by the color of the active display has a magnitude relationship of “blue <green <red”. Therefore, when the active change effect is executed, the player's sense of expectation for the big hit gaming state can be made different according to the type of color of the active display, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Next, the active change effect pattern selection table will be described. The active change effect pattern selection table selects an active change effect pattern (effect mode) when execution of an active change effect is selected using the active change effect execution presence / absence determination table in FIG. Used to determine.

  As the active change effect pattern selection table, a plurality of tables are provided for each value of the number of pseudo-series fluctuations (total number of initial fluctuations + revariations) in the pseudo-series fluctuation display in which the active change effects are executed. The first active change effect pattern selection table is provided corresponding to the case where the number of fluctuations of the pseudo-continuous is four (four pseudo-continuous). The second active change effect pattern selection table is provided corresponding to the case where the number of fluctuations of the pseudo-continuous is 3 (3 pseudo-continuous). A second active change effect pattern selection table is provided corresponding to the case where the number of fluctuations of the pseudo-series is two (two pseudo-series). These first to third active change effect pattern selection tables are stored in the ROM 121.

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram of a first active change effect pattern selection table. FIG. 35A is an explanatory diagram showing a second active change effect pattern selection table. FIG. 35B is an explanatory diagram showing a third active change effect pattern selection table.

  In each of the first to third active change effect pattern selection tables, a total of 104 numerical values of SR 12 (value range of 0 to 103) for active change effect pattern selection use the active change effect type selection table of FIG. For each type of change display type of active display determined in this way, when the big hit judgment result at the start of variable display is a big hit (when big hit is determined in the figure), the big hit judgment result at the start of variable display is out of sync Divided into a plurality of types of active change effect patterns set as selection targets. SR12 indicates the number of allocated random number SR12 values.

  As shown in FIG. 34 and FIG. 35, the active change effect pattern has “white → blue change”, “white → green change”, “white → red change”, “blue → green change” depending on the change effect type of the active display. ”,“ Blue → red change ”, and“ green → red change ”. And for each of “white → blue change”, “white → green change”, “white → red change”, “blue → green change”, “blue → red change”, and “green → red change”, As shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, a plurality of types of active change effect patterns are provided so as to be selectable.

  The active change effect pattern is an effect pattern in which the active display color is changed at the time of several variations when each re-variation is executed from the initial variation.

  In the first active change effect pattern selection table of FIG. 34, as the active change effect pattern, the active display color at the first change, the active display color at the first re-change, and the active at the second re-change The display color and the active display color at the time of the third re-variation are shown. In the second active change effect pattern selection table in FIG. 35A, as the active change effect pattern, the active display color at the first change, the active display color at the first re-change, and the second re-change. The active display color of the hour is shown. In the third active change effect pattern selection table of FIG. 35 (B), the active display color at the first change and the active display color at the first re-change are shown as the active change effect pattern.

  As an example, the active change effect pattern of “white → white → white → blue” in the effect type “white → blue change” in FIG. This is an effect pattern that is white, white at the first re-variation, white at the second re-variation, and blue at the third re-variation.

  In the first and second active change effect pattern selection tables shown in FIGS. 34 and 35, “white → blue change”, “white → green change”, “white → red change”, “blue → green change”, “ For each of the active change effect types of “blue → red change” and “green → red change”, the selection rate of the active change effect pattern at the time of determining the big hit is that the execution timing of the active change effect is earlier, that is, the active change effect. The execution timing of the change effect is set so as to increase as it approaches the initial fluctuation of the pseudo-ream. On the other hand, the selection ratio of the active change effect pattern at the time of determining the disengagement is set so as to be opposite to the selection ratio of the active change effect pattern at the time of determining the jackpot.

  With this setting, when an active change effect is executed, the player's sense of expectation for the big hit gaming state can be made different according to the execution timing of the active change effect, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can do.

  For “white → blue change”, “white → green change”, “white → red change”, “blue → green change”, “blue → red change”, and “green → red change”, The relationship between the selection ratio of the active change effect pattern at the time of determining the big hit and the selection ratio of the active change effect pattern at the time of determination may be set so as to be opposite to the relationship shown in FIGS. 34 and 35. For each of “white → blue change”, “white → green change”, “white → red change”, “blue → green change”, “blue → red change”, and “green → red change” You may set so that the selection ratio of an active change production pattern may become the same at the time of losing decision at the time of big hit decision.

  As shown in FIG. 23, FIG. 26 to FIG. 27, and FIG. 33 to FIG. 35, the hold display and the active display can be changed in stages, such as changing in the hold display and then changing in the active display. It is possible to make the player pay attention to how far the active display mode changes, and to improve the interest of the production.

  FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram of an active change suggestion effect pattern selection table. The active change suggestion effect pattern selection table is the effect pattern of the active change suggestion effect to be executed when it is determined to execute the active change suggestion effect using the active change suggestion effect execution presence / absence determination table of FIG. It is a table used for the lottery for selecting and determining. The active change suggestion effect pattern selection table is stored in the ROM 121 provided on the effect control board 12.

  In the active change suggestion effect pattern selection table, a total of 98 numerical values of SR13 (value range of 0 to 97) for active change suggestion effect pattern selection as one of random numbers updated by the effect control microcomputer 115 are as follows: It is assigned to multiple types of active change suggesting effect patterns. For SR13, the number of assigned random number SR13 values is shown for clarity of explanation. As the active change suggestion effect pattern, one of the effect patterns can be selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns of the slot effect effect pattern and the effect effect effect pattern.

  The slot effect executed as the active change suggesting effect is as shown in FIGS. 23E to 23K every time the variable display (initial change + revariable change display) is executed during the pseudo-continuous effect. The slot symbol 99 is an effect of deriving and displaying a display result after a plurality of types of specific symbols composed of “×” and “change” for suggesting a change in active display are displayed for a predetermined period, and the active display changes. When the “change” symbol is stopped, the effect is executed with an effect pattern that stops the “x” symbol when the active display does not change.

  The action effect executed as an active change suggestion effect displays an image of a specific character for change suggestion every time a change display (initial change + revariation change display) is executed during the pseudo-ream effect. This effect suggests whether or not the active change effect is executed depending on whether or not the specific character image affects the active display. When the active display changes, the specific character image acts on the active display and the active display When does not change, the effect that the specific character image does not act on the active display is executed. The specific character image displayed in the active change suggestion effect is a character having the same image as the specific character image displayed in the hold change suggestion effect. As the specific character image of the active change suggestion effect, a character image that is at least partially different from the specific character image displayed in the hold change suggestion effect may be used.

  The selection ratio of the active change suggestion effect pattern in the active change suggestion effect pattern selection table is set in a size relationship of “slot effect> action effect”. Note that the selection ratio of the active change suggestion effect pattern may be set by an allocation having a relationship different from such allocation (allocation with the selection ratio reversed and allocation with the same selection ratio).

  As shown in FIG. 36, the ratio of a specific active change suggestion effect pattern such as a slot effect and an action effect among a plurality of types of active change suggestion effect patterns such as a slot effect and an effect effect is the same color effect effect and the NEXT symbol. Since it differs depending on the production type of the pseudo-continuous production such as the production, the player can pay attention to the production type of the pseudo-continuous production.

  23 (A) to 23 (D) and FIG. 28 show the pending change suggestion effect pattern at the time of the prefetching effect, and FIGS. 23 (E) to 23 (I) and FIG. 36 show the active change suggestion effect pattern at the time of the pseudo-continuous effect. As described above, since it is possible to execute the active change suggestion effect at the time of the pseudo-continuous effect in a mode that inherits the pending change suggestion effect at the time of the pre-reading effect, the pre-reading effect and the pseudo-continuous effect can be made into a series of effect modes, The interest related to the production can be improved.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the aforementioned effect setting process (S616). In the effect setting process, the effect control microcomputer 115 performs the process described below.

  First, it is determined whether or not the current variation display is a variation display in which a pre-reading effect is designated (S630). Specifically, in S630, “designated” data is stored as the “prefetching effect execution variation designation” data corresponding to the pending storage information for executing the current variation display in the rendering buffer for the first pending storage described above. When stored, it is determined that the display is a variable display in which a pre-reading effect is designated. In S630, when it is determined that the display is not the variable display in which the pre-reading effect is designated, the process proceeds to S631 described later.

  If it is determined in S630 that the display is a variable display for which a pre-reading effect has been specified, the “same color” corresponding to the reserved storage information for executing the current variable display is displayed in the effect buffer for the first reserved memory described above. Based on the setting data of the production related to the pre-reading production such as the data of “design presentation designation”, the data of “pending change production designation”, and the data of “pending change suggestion production mode designation”, A pre-read effect mode such as a hold change effect mode and an effect mode related to a pre-read effect such as a hold change suggesting effect mode are set (set data) as an effect mode to be executed as an effect related to the pre-read effect (S632). ). In S632, when the effect pattern of the same color design effect is executed, in order to make the stop symbol a combination of the same color stop symbols corresponding to the color of the same color effect effect, the stop symbol determined in S604 of FIG. Instead, a process of setting the combination of the same color effect symbols selected and determined as a stop symbol at the time of variable display by the method as described above is also performed.

  When the pre-reading effect mode and the pending change suggesting effect mode are set in S632, when the variable display is executed in S802, for example, pre-reading effects as shown in FIGS. 23 (A) to (D) are executed. Will be.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S630 that the display is not the variation display designated to execute the pre-reading effect, based on confirming the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern command received at the start of the present variation display, It is confirmed whether or not the current variation display is a pseudo-variation variation pattern (S631).

  If the current variation display is not a pseudo-variation variation pattern in S631, the process proceeds to S647. On the other hand, if the current variation display is a pseudo-variation variation pattern in S631, is it a big hit based on confirming the variation display result designated by the display result designation command received at the start of the present variation display? The random number SR7 for selecting the pseudo-continuous effect type is extracted and the pseudo-continuous effect type is selected as the same color design effect using the pseudo-continuous effect type selection table of FIG. 31A in FIG. NEXT symbol effect is selected and determined, and data capable of specifying the selected effect type is stored in the pseudo-continuous effect type storage area provided in the RAM 122 (S633). Next, based on the data stored as the final reserved color data in the final reserved color storage area of the RAM 102 at the timing before the start of the current variable display, the final color of the reserved display color before the start of the current variable display It is confirmed whether or not the final reserved color is other than “red” (S634).

  When the final reserved color is other than “red” in S634, based on confirming the selection determination result of the pseudo-continuous effect type in S633, the pseudo-simultaneous effect type of this time is the same color design effect and the NEXT symbol effect. In addition to confirming any of them, a random number SR8 for determining whether or not an active change suggestion effect is executed is extracted, and using the active change suggestion effect execution presence / absence selection table of FIG. (S635).

  Next, based on confirming the selection determination result of the pseudo-continuous effect type in S633, the present pseudo-continuous effect type is confirmed to be either the same color design effect or the NEXT symbol effect, and whether or not the active change effect is executed. The random number SR9 for determination is extracted, and the presence / absence of execution of the active change effect is determined using the active change effect execution presence / absence selection table of FIG. 31C (S636), and the process proceeds to S637. If the final reserved color is “red” in S634, the process directly proceeds to S637.

  In S637, it is confirmed whether or not the same color design effect is determined based on the selection determination result of the pseudo continuous effect type in S633 (S637). When the same color design effect is determined in S637, the effect pattern of the same color design effect to be executed during the pseudo-continuous effect is selected and determined using the pseudo-same color design effect pattern selection table of FIG. Data that can specify the pattern is stored in the pseudo-continuous color design effect pattern storage area of the RAM 102 (S638). In S638, in order to execute the effect pattern of the same color design effect, the combination of temporary stop symbols corresponding to the color of the same color design effect is also determined by the method described above. Then, the process proceeds to S639. On the other hand, when the same color design effect is not determined in S637, the process directly proceeds to S639.

  Specifically, in S638, the same color design effect pattern history during the prefetch effect is stored in the RAM 102, and the same color design effect pattern history during the prefetch effect is stored when the same color design effect is executed during the prefetch effect before the execution of the variable display. Based on the storage data in the storage area, it is confirmed whether the same color design effect pattern history at the time of prefetching corresponds to which history shown in the same color design effect pattern history field at the time of prefetching in FIG. Based on confirming the variation display result designated by the display result designation command received at the start of the variation display, it is confirmed whether it is a big hit or not. In S638, a random number SR10 for selecting the same color design effect pattern is extracted, and based on the extracted value, the confirmed same color design effect pattern history at the time of the pre-reading effect, and the confirmed variation display result, the pseudo concatenation of FIG. Using the color symbol effect pattern selection table, the effect pattern of the pseudo-continuous color symbol effect is selected and determined.

  In S639, it is confirmed whether or not the NEXT symbol effect is determined based on the selection result of the pseudo-continuous effect type in S633 (S639). When the NEXT symbol effect is determined in S633, a NEXT symbol effect effect pattern for temporarily stopping the NEXT symbol as a temporary stop symbol is selected and determined and stored in the pseudo-NEXT symbol effect pattern storage area of the RAM 102 (S640). . Then, the process proceeds to S641. On the other hand, when the NEXT symbol effect is not determined in S639, the process proceeds directly to S641.

  In S641, it is confirmed whether or not the execution of the active change effect has been determined based on the result of determining whether or not the active change effect is executed in S636 (S641). When the active change effect is determined to be executed in S641, the active change effect effect type to be executed during the pseudo-continuous effect is selected and determined using the active change effect type selection table of FIG. Data that can specify the effect type is stored in the active change effect type storage area of the RAM 102 (S642).

  Specifically, in S642, based on the data stored as the final reserved color data in the final reserved color storage area of the RAM 102 at the timing before the start of the current variable display, the reserved display color before the start of the current variable display is displayed. The final reserved color, which is the final color of, is confirmed, and further, whether or not it will be a big hit based on confirming the variation display result specified by the display result designation command received at the start of the present variation display Check. In S642, the active change effect type selection random number SR11 is extracted, and the active change effect type selection table of FIG. 33 is extracted based on the extracted value, the confirmed final reserved color, and the confirmed variation display result. Use to select and determine the effect type of the active change effect.

  Next, in S643, the active change effect pattern is selected and determined using any of the first to third active change effect pattern selection tables of FIGS. 34 and 35, and the determined active change effect pattern can be identified. Is stored in the active change effect type pattern storage area of the RAM 102 (S643), and the process proceeds to S644. On the other hand, when it is determined in S641 that the active change effect is not executed, the process directly proceeds to S644.

  In S644, it is confirmed whether or not the active change suggestion effect is determined to be executed based on the result of determining whether or not the active change suggestion effect is executed in S635 (S644). When the decision to execute the active change suggestion effect is made in S644, using the active change suggestion effect pattern selection table in FIG. Data that can identify the determined effect pattern is stored in the active change effect pattern storage area of the RAM 102 (S645). Then, the process proceeds to S646.

  Specifically, in S645, the pseudo-continuous effect type is confirmed based on the data determined in S633 and stored in the pseudo-continuous effect type storage area, the SR13 for selecting the active change suggesting effect pattern is extracted, Based on the confirmed pseudo-continuous production type, the production pattern of the active change suggestion effect is selected and determined using the active change suggestion effect pattern selection table of FIG.

  In S646, when it is determined in S631 that the current variation display is a pseudo-variation variation pattern, the NEXT symbol effect, the same color symbol effect, the active change effect, and the active that can be executed during the pseudo-variable variation display. Based on the data stored in S638, S640, S642, S643, S645, etc., as the selection determination result regarding the change suggestion effect, the effect mode of the effect to be executed in the pseudo-continuity in the current variable display is set (S646).

  When the display mode of active display and the display mode of suggesting active change are set in S646, when the variable display is executed in S802, for example, the active display effects as shown in FIGS. Etc. will be executed. Next, in S647, processing for setting various other effects other than the above-described pre-reading effects and pseudo-continuous effects is executed (S647). Thereafter, the effect setting process ends.

  Based on the effect control setting based on the execution of the effect setting process, the effect symbol changing process (S802) shown in FIG. During the predetermined effect period, pre-read effects such as the same color design effect and the hold change effect, and the hold change suggestion effect that is executed in association with the hold change effect are executed. Further, based on the effect control setting based on the execution of such effect setting processing, the variation start is performed based on the effect mode set in S646 by the effect symbol variation processing (S802) shown in FIG. In the initial specific production period, the NEXT symbol production and the pseudo-continuous production such as the same color design production, the active change production, and the active change suggestion production executed in association with the active change production are executed. It becomes.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, an example will be described in which part of the effect mode after the end of the pseudo-continuous effect varies depending on the type of the pseudo-continuous effect.

  For example, when the same color design effect or the NEXT symbol effect is executed as the pseudo continuous effect, for example, when the same color design effect is executed as the pseudo continuous effect, the pre-reading before the pseudo continuous effect is performed. In the production, when the same-color design effect is executed, the same-color design effect is executed as a subsequent pseudo-continuous effect, and the same color design effect color in the pre-reading effect in the state of reach variation after the pseudo-continuous effect is finished. Production control for displaying the color effect image in the center of the screen is performed. On the other hand, when the NEXT symbol effect is executed as the pseudo-continuous effect, when the same color symbol effect is executed in the pre-reading effect before the pseudo-continuous effect, the NEXT symbol effect is executed as the subsequent pseudo-continuous effect, In a state such as a reach change after the end of the pseudo-continuous effect, effect control is performed in which an effect image having the same color as the color of the same-color symbol effect in the pre-read effect is displayed at the corner of the screen. As a pseudo-continuous production, when a story pseudo-continuous production in which a specific story is developed is executable, when the same color design production is executed in the pre-reading production before the pseudo-continuous production, The story pseudo-continuous effect is executed, and effect control is performed to display an effect image having the same color as the color of the same color design effect in the pre-reading effect in a state such as reach fluctuation after the end of the pseudo-continuous effect.

  If such an effect control is performed, it becomes possible to change a part of the effect mode after the end of the pseudo-continuous effect depending on the type of the pseudo-continuous effect, so that the effect of the pseudo-continuous effect can be further enhanced. .

  In addition, as an example of changing a part of the effect mode after the end of the pseudo-continuous effect according to the type of the pseudo-continuous effect, not only changing the effect image after the end of the pseudo-continuous effect, Different background images to be displayed or different character images to be displayed after the end of the pseudo-continuous presentation, etc. May be.

  In addition, as an example of changing a part of the effect mode after the end of the pseudo-continuous effect depending on the type of the pseudo-continuous effect, it is limited to an example of displaying an image having a relevance to the pre-reading effect before the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect. Alternatively, an image having no relevance to the pre-reading effect before the execution of the pseudo-continuous effect may be displayed.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment will be described. In the third embodiment, an example will be described in which the type of change effect is different between when the mode of the hold display is changed and when the mode of the change correspondence display is changed. In the third embodiment, an action effect selected from a plurality of types of action effects is used as the hold change effect and the active change effect. The effect control CPU 120 differs in the selection ratio of the action effect between the hold change effect and the active change effect.

  The effect control CPU 120 performs lottery processing based on random numbers using the action effect determination table, and determines the type of action effect. The “action effect” is an effect that is executed in such a manner that it acts on the hold display or the active display in some form when the display mode of the hold display or the active display is changed. It can be suggested that the display mode of the hold display or the active display changes.

  FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of the action effect determination table. Among these, FIG. 38 (A) shows a specific example of the action effect determination table for the super shortening fluctuation (fluctuation time 2.0 seconds). FIG. 38B shows a specific example of the effect presentation determination table for shortening variation (variation time 8.0 seconds). FIG. 38C shows a specific example of the action effect determination table for normal variation (variation time 12.0 seconds). Further, FIG. 38D shows a specific example of the action effect determination table for active display change. As shown in FIG. 38, in this embodiment, the action effect determination table includes “change at shift”, “lightning effect effect”, “actual effect effect”, “character effect effect A”, “hold change symbol”. Determination values are assigned to “action effects”, “character action effects B”, and “change after reach”.

  As shown in FIG. 38, the period in which the action effect is executed is largely divided into a change start time, a change middle period, and a change latter period, and the type of action effect that can be executed differs depending on which period it is. As shown in FIG. 38, there are “shift change” and “lightning strike effect” as action effects that can be executed at the start of change, and “actual action effect” and “character action effect” that can be executed in the middle of change. "A", and the action effects that can be executed in the later stage of fluctuation include "holding change symbol action effect", "character action effect B", and "change after reach" (however, "change after reach" will be described later) And can be executed only when the display mode of the active display is changed).

  “At the start of fluctuation” means, for example, a period from the start of fluctuation display to a predetermined time (for example, after 5 seconds), a period from the start of fluctuation display to the transition to high-speed fluctuation, etc. Any form can be used as long as it can be recognized that the period is from the start of the variable display to immediately after. Further, the “mid-change period” means, for example, a period from the end of the period at the start of change to a predetermined period before the end of change (for example, 10 seconds) or the first effect design (for example, the left pattern). It is only necessary to be able to recognize that it is the middle period of the variable display in some form, such as a period until display is stopped and a period until reach occurs. The “late change period” means, for example, a period from the time before the end of the change end (for example, 10 seconds) to the end of the change display or the first effect design (for example, the left pattern) is stopped and displayed. It is possible to recognize that it is the period after the variable display or the period immediately before the end in some form, such as the period from the start of the variable display to the end of the variable display, the period from the occurrence of reach to the end of the variable display If it is.

  Further, in the case of using an effect pattern that displays the hold display of the advance notice object in a form simulating a treasure box, the display form of the active display is changed by executing the "treasure box opening effect" as it is in the change display of the advance notice object. Therefore, although not included in the action effect determination table shown in FIG. 132, the “treasure box opening action effect” is classified as an action effect that is executed at the start of variation.

  The “change during shift” is to change the display mode of the hold display or the active display of the notice object immediately at the timing of the shift of the hold display (start of the change display) without executing the action effect (accordingly) Strictly speaking, “change during shift” is not included in the action effect). In addition, the “lightning action effect” means that the main effect display device 9A executes the action effect in a mode in which lightning strikes on the hold display or active display of the notice target, and sets the display form of the hold display or active display of the notice target. It is something to change. The “actual effect effect” is to change the display mode of the hold display or the active display of the notice target by executing the effect effect in such a manner that the movable member is movable. The “character action effect A” is an effect effect in which the character A acts on the hold display of the notice target in the main effect display device 9A to change the display form of the hold display of the notice target. Is. Further, the “holding change symbol effect” means that the main effect display device 9 </ b> A executes the effect in such a manner as to temporarily stop and display the hold change symbol that suggests that the hold display to be notified changes. The display mode of the target hold display is changed. Further, the “character action effect B” is an action effect in which the character B acts on the notice target hold display on the main effect display device 9A to change the notice target hold display display form. Is. Furthermore, the “change after reach” is to change the display mode of the active display at a predetermined timing after the occurrence of reach (for example, after 5 seconds have elapsed since the occurrence of reach) without performing the action effect ( Therefore, the “change after reach” is not strictly included in the action effect).

  The effect control CPU 120 specifies whether the determination result at the start winning prize is out of super reach or super reach jackpot, and is assigned according to the specified determination result at winning using the action effect determination table. The type of effect is determined based on the determination value.

  As shown in FIG. 38 (A), when using the action effect determination table for extremely shortened fluctuations (fluctuation time of 2.0 seconds), whether the winning determination result is out of super reach or super reach big hit Regardless of whether or not, the change at the start of the change is determined with a probability of 100%. In other words, since the variation display of the ultra-short variation is extremely short in variation time, it is difficult to secure a production period of the effect effect. Therefore, the display mode of the hold display of the notice target is immediately changed at the timing of the hold display shift.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 38B and 38C, an action effect determination table for shortened fluctuation (variation time of 8.0 seconds) and an action effect determination table for normal fluctuation (change time of 12.5 seconds) are provided. When used, “change at shift” and “lightning effect effect” at the start of change, “actual effect effect” and “character action effect A” in the middle of change, “hold change symbol effect effect” and “ It is determined as one of the “character action effects B”. As shown in FIGS. 38 (B) and (C), in the case of a super reach big hit, compared to the case where the super reach is lost, the “pending change symbol effect” and “character effect B” in the later stage of fluctuation "Is determined to be high. On the other hand, in the case of a super reach big hit, the ratio of “change at shift” and “lightning effect effect” at the start of fluctuation is lower than when the super reach is lost. . Accordingly, the determination value is assigned to the action effect determination table so that the expectation level (reliability) for the big hit increases as the action effect is executed and the hold display changes in the latter half of the variable display. Note that the present invention is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment. For example, when the action effect is executed at the start of the change or at the middle of the change and the hold display changes, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is increased. It may be configured.

  Further, in the action effect determination table for normal fluctuation (change time 12.5 seconds) shown in FIG. 38C, the action effect determination table for shortened change (change time 8.0 seconds) shown in FIG. 38B. Compared with, the ratio of the “pending change symbol action effect” and “character action effect B” in the latter half of the change is higher. Conversely, in the action effect determination table for normal fluctuation (variation time 12.5 seconds) shown in FIG. 38 (C), the action for shortening fluctuation (variation time 8.0 seconds) shown in FIG. 38 (B). Compared with the effect determination table, the ratio at which “change at shift” and “lightning effect effect” at the start of fluctuation are determined is low. Therefore, in this embodiment, as the variation time becomes longer, the rate of change of the hold display is increased because the action effect is executed in the second half of the variation display. It should be noted that as the variation time becomes longer, the rate of change of the hold display may be increased by the action effect being performed at the beginning of the variation or in the middle of the variation.

  If there is a change in active display in the variable display started this time, the effect control CPU 120 performs lottery processing based on random numbers using the action effect determination table for active display change, and determines the type of action effect. The effect control CPU 120 specifies whether the display result is out of place or a big hit based on the display result designation command stored in the display result command storage area, and uses the action effect determination table for active display change. Then, the type of action effect is determined based on the determination value assigned according to the specified display result.

  As shown in FIG. 38 (D), when the action effect determination table for active display change is used, “change at shift” and “lightning effect effect” at the start of change, “function effect effect” at the middle of change. It is determined as one of “change after reach” in the later stage of fluctuation. As shown in FIG. 38D, in the case of a big hit, the rate at which the “actual effect effect” in the middle of the fluctuation and the “post-reach change” in the latter half of the fluctuation are determined as compared to the case of the loss. It is high. On the other hand, in the case of a big hit, the rate at which “change at shift” and “lightning effect effect” are determined at the start of fluctuation is lower than in the case of loss. Accordingly, determination values are assigned to the action effect determination table so that the expectation level (reliability) for the big hit increases as the action effect is executed and the active display changes in the latter half of the variable display. Note that, when an action effect is executed at the start of change or at the middle of change and the active display changes, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit may be increased.

  As shown in FIG. 38 (D), when the action effect determination table for active display change is used, the sum of the ratios determined as “change at shift” and “lightning effect effect” at the start of fluctuation is In the case of outage, 30% + 30% = 60%, and even in the case of big hit, it is relatively high at 20% + 20% = 40%. This is because the super-reach is lost or the super-reach big hit is displayed in the fluctuating display of the notice effect of the notice effect such as the hold, so if the action effect is executed after the reach occurs or during the execution of the super-reach effect, the effect becomes inconvenient. . For this reason, with regard to the variable display of the notice target, the ratio of changing the active display is increased by executing the action effect at the start of the change. Further, even when the active display is changed in the middle of the change or in the latter part of the change, the “actual action effect” without the effect in the main effect display device 9A, or, strictly speaking, the active display is changed without the effect effect “ Only “change after reach” can be executed.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38, the display mode of the hold display of the notice target, such as “change at shift” at the start of change, “lightning effect effect” at the start of change, and “actual effect effect” at the middle of change. There is a change mode that can be executed in common between the case of changing the display mode and the case of changing the display mode of the active display. Further, it can be executed only when the display mode of the hold display to be notified is changed, such as “character action effect A” in the middle of change and “hold change symbol action effect” or “character action effect B” in the later change period. There are variations. In addition, there is a change mode that can be executed only when the display mode of the active display is changed, such as “change after reach” in the later stage of fluctuation.

  In this embodiment, the action effect determination table for determining the action effect when changing the hold display shown in FIGS. 38A to 38C and the active display shown in FIG. 38D are changed. In the action effect determination table for determining the action effect at the time of performing, the case where the allocation of the determination value is changed according to the determination result at the time of winning or the display result is shown, but it is not limited to this mode. For example, the action effect may be determined by assigning different judgment values depending on how many stages the hold display or the active display has changed through a notice effect such as hold.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the case where the display mode of the hold display or the active display is changed whenever the action effect is executed is shown. However, the display is not limited to such a mode, and the hold display is performed even if the action effect is executed. Alternatively, there may be a case where the active display does not change (when a so-called gas effect effect is executed).

  Further, as described above, when the so-called gas effect effect is configured to be executable, the degree of expectation that the hold display and the active display change depends on the type of the effect effect (in other words, the ratio of the effect effect of the gas effect is different). ) May be configured as follows. In this case, for example, when the actor action effect is executed, the expectation that the hold display changes is higher than when the character action effect A is executed (in other words, the character action effect A is more useful. You may make it the ratio of the effect effect of a gasse higher than a physical effect effect. In addition, for example, when the action effect in the later stage of change is executed, the expectation that the hold display and the active display change is higher than when the action effect at the start of change or in the middle of change is executed ( In other words, it may be configured such that the action effect in the latter half of the fluctuation has a lower ratio of the effect effect of the gas.

  Next, the execution timing of the effect shown in FIG. 38 will be described. 39 and 40 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the execution timing of the effect effect shown in FIG. FIG. 39 shows the execution timing of the effect effect that is executed with the change display before the change display of the notice target. FIG. 40 shows the execution timing of the effect effect executed with the change display of the notice target.

  As shown in FIG. 39, in the change display before the change display of the notice target, “change during shift”, “lightning effect effect”, “actual effect effect”, “character effect effect A”, “hold change” By executing “symbol action effect” or “character action effect B”, it is possible to change the display mode of the hold display to be notified. As shown in FIG. 39, in the case of “change at the time of shift”, strictly speaking, the display of the hold display for the advance notice is immediately performed at the timing of the shift of the hold display (start of the change display) without performing the action effect. Aspect changes (categorized at the beginning of variation). In addition, in the case of “lightning strike effect”, the lightning strike effect is executed during the period when the change starts, and the display mode of the hold display for the notice target changes.

  Further, in the case of the “acting effect effect”, the effect effect effect is executed during the middle period of the change, and the display mode of the hold display to be notified is changed. Further, in the case of “character action effect A”, the character action effect A is executed during the middle period of change, and the display mode of the hold display to be notified changes. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 39, even if the effect is performed during the same mid-variation period, the “actual effect effect” is executed at a timing earlier than the “character effect effect A”. This is an effect. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment. For example, if it is an action effect that is executed in the same mid-variation period, for example, the “actual effect effect” and the “character effect effect A” are completely You may comprise so that production timing may be the same, and it may comprise so that a part of production period may be common.

  In the case of “hold change symbol effect”, the hold change symbol effect is executed during the later period of the change, and the display mode of the hold display to be notified changes. In the case of “character action effect B”, the character action effect B is executed in the later period of the change, and the display mode of the hold display to be notified changes. As shown in FIG. 39, even if the effect is executed during the same period of the variation, the “character effect effect B” is an effect effect that is executed at an earlier timing than the “pending change symbol effect effect”. is there. In addition, as long as it is an action effect that is executed in the same late period, for example, the “hold change symbol action effect” and the “character action effect B” may have the same effect period and effect timing. The production period may be partially shared.

  As shown in FIG. 40, “change at shift”, “lightning strike effect”, “treasure box opening effect”, “actual effect effect”, or “change after reach” is executed in the change display of the notice target. Thus, the display mode of the active display can be changed. As shown in FIG. 40, in the case of “change during shift”, the display mode of the active display is changed immediately at the timing of the hold display shift (start of the variable display) without strictly performing the action effect. (Classified at the start of fluctuation) In the case of “lightning effect effect”, the lightning effect effect is executed during the period when the change starts, and the display mode of the active display changes. In the case of “treasure box opening effect”, the treasure box effect is executed during the period when the change starts, and the display mode of the active display changes. As shown in FIG. 40, the effect period of “treasure box opening effect” is included in the effect period of “lightning effect effect”. As long as the effect is performed during the same period of start of fluctuation, the “lightning strike effect” and the “treasure box opening effect” may have different effect periods and effect timings. Or the production timing may be the same.

  In addition, in the case of the “acting effect effect”, the acting effect effect is executed during the middle period of change, and the display mode of the active display changes. Further, in the case of “change after reach”, the active display is performed at a predetermined timing after the occurrence of the reach (for example, after 5 seconds from the occurrence of the reach) in the later period of the fluctuation, without strictly providing an effect. The display mode changes.

  As described above, a plurality of types of variation display times (non-reach variation times of normal variation variation time 12.5 seconds, shortened variation variation time 8.0 seconds, and ultrashort variation variation time 2 .0 second), and the variable display is executed for the variable display time. Further, a change effect (action effect) for changing the display mode of the hold display can be executed based on the determination result of the winning determination. And when the variable display is executed over a short variable display time among a plurality of types of variable display times, and when the variable display is executed over a long variable display time among a plurality of types of variable display times And the number of timings at which the change effect (action effect) can be executed are different (as shown in FIG. 38A), in the change display of the super shortened change, only the “change at shift” at the start of the change can be executed. As shown in FIGS. 38 (B) and 38 (C), in the fluctuation display of the shortened fluctuation and the normal fluctuation, it is possible to execute the action effect in the middle of the fluctuation or the latter half of the fluctuation in addition to the start of the fluctuation. Therefore, since the timing at which the change effect (action effect) is executed changes according to the variable display time, the effect of the change effect (action effect) can be improved.

  In the third embodiment described above, the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. 38D, changes the “change at shift” and “lightning action” at the start of the change when changing the display mode of the active display. While it is possible to execute “effects”, “actual effect effect” in the middle of change, and “change after reach” in the latter part of change, as shown in FIGS. When changing the display mode of the display, “change at shift”, “lightning effect effect” at the start of change, “actual effect effect”, “character effect effect A” in the middle of change, “Holding change symbol effect” and “character effect B” can be executed. Thereby, in 3rd Embodiment, since the kind of change production differs by the time of changing the mode of a hold display, and the mode of an active display, the production effect of a change production can be improved.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) As shown in FIG. 31 (B), the execution ratio of the active change suggestion effect differs depending on the effect type of the same-color effect effect and the NEXT symbol effect in the pseudo-ream effect as the special effect. When executed, the rate at which the active change suggesting effect is executed differs depending on the type of the pseudo-continuous effect. Can be improved.

  (2) As shown in FIG. 31 (C), when the execution ratio of the active change effect differs depending on the effect type such as the same color effect and the NEXT symbol effect, Depending on the type of pseudo-continuous production, the rate at which the active display mode changes after the active change suggestion production has been executed differs, so that the pseudo-continuous production and the active change suggestion production are related to each other. You can improve your interests.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 31 (A), depending on the effect type of the same color design effect and the NEXT symbol effect in the pseudo-ream, the ratio controlled to the big hit gaming state is different, so that the effect type of the pseudo-ream effect is achieved. Based on this, it is possible to improve the interest of the game related to these effects.

  (4) As shown in FIG. 36, the ratio of the execution of a specific active change suggestion effect pattern such as a slot effect and an effect effect among a plurality of types of active change suggestion effect patterns such as a slot effect and an effect effect is as follows: Since it differs depending on the effect type of the pseudo-continuous effect such as the same color design effect and the NEXT symbol effect, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the effect type of the pseudo-continuous effect.

  (5) By performing the same-color design effect as a pre-reading effect as shown in FIG. 23D and executing the same-color design effect as a pseudo-continuous effect as shown in FIG. Since the pseudo-continuous effect can be executed in an effect mode in which at least a part is common, the pseudo-continuous effect is executed when the pre-reading effect is executed when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed. The interest related to these effects can be further improved by sharing the effects of the effects and the prefetch effects.

  (6) Expectation of jackpot expectation of the same color design effect pattern executed at the pre-reading effect according to the same color design effect pattern history at the pre-reading effect, such as the blue same color effect, the green same color effect, and the red same color effect in FIG. A pseudo-continuous production can be executed with the same color design production pattern having the above-mentioned expectation. As a result, the pseudo-continuous effect mode is more than the expected level in the pre-reading effect mode performed before the fluctuating display for executing the pseudo-sequential effect in the same color design effect as the pre-reading mode is performed. Since the production can be executed, the player can be noticed whether or not the pseudo-continuous production is executed in the production mode with the expectation level higher than the expectation level in the production mode of the pre-reading production. Can be improved.

  (7) FIGS. 23 (A) to 23 (D) and FIG. 28, the pending change suggestion effect pattern during the pre-reading effect, and FIGS. 23 (E) to (I) and the active change suggestion effect pattern during the pseudo-continuous effect shown in FIG. As shown in the above, since it is possible to execute the active change suggestion effect at the time of the pseudo-continuous effect in a mode that inherits the pending change suggestion effect at the time of the pre-reading effect, the pre-reading effect and the pseudo-continuous effect are made a series of effect modes. It is possible to improve the interest related to these effects.

  (8) As shown in FIG. 23, FIG. 26 to FIG. 27, and FIG. 33 to FIG. 35, the hold display and the active display can be changed step by step so that they change in the hold display and then in the active display. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to how much the active display mode changes, and to improve the interest of the production.

  (9) As shown in the second embodiment, depending on the type of pseudo-continuous production, it is possible to change a part of the production mode after the completion of the pseudo-continuous production. Can be increased.

  (10) As shown in the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 38D, when changing the display mode of the active display, “change at shift”, “lightning effect effect” at the start of change, While it is possible to execute the “actual effect effect” in the middle of the fluctuation and “change after reach” in the latter half of the fluctuation, the display of the hold display of the notice target as shown in FIGS. 38 (A) to (C) When changing the mode, “change at shift” at the start of change, “lightning effect effect”, “actual effect effect” in the middle of change, “character effect effect A”, and “hold change symbol in the latter part of change” "Action effect" and "Character effect B" can be executed. Thereby, in 3rd Embodiment, since the kind of change production differs by the time of changing the mode of a hold display, and the mode of an active display, the production effect of a change production can be improved.

  A configuration example combining the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, or the combination of the first embodiment and the third embodiment will be described. The structural example which combined 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment or 1st Embodiment and 3rd Embodiment is as follows, for example.

  It is possible to display fluctuations (special symbols and production symbols, etc.) and to display the display results (big hit display results, outlier display results), which is advantageous for the player (for example, big hit gaming state, etc.) ) Controllable gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and a movable production means (for example, a movable production member 60) or the like, and from the start of the variable display until the display result is derived and displayed. Special effects for temporarily suspending the variable display and resuming the variable display (such as the variable display of the pseudo-series of FIGS. 23 (E) to (G), (H), (I) or (J), (K)). Executable special effect execution means (the effect control microcomputer 115, S802 in FIG. 22, etc.) and during the display of the change display, a change corresponding display (active display AH, etc. in FIG. 23) corresponding to the change display is performed. Na Change correspondence display means (production control microcomputer 115, S802 in FIG. 22, etc.), and aspect change means (active change) for changing the change correspondence display mode (active change) during execution of the fluctuation display. Microcomputer 115, S802 in FIG. 22, S641, S642, S643 in FIG. 37, etc.) and change suggesting effects (slot effects in FIGS. 23 (E) to (I), etc.) suggesting that the variation correspondence display mode changes. ) That can execute the suggestion effect (microcomputer 115 for effect control, S644 and S645 in FIG. 37, etc.), and after the movement effect means moves from the first position toward the second position, Control is made to the advantageous state when the mode when returning to the first position is the first mode and when the mode is the second mode different from the first mode. (For example, when the movable effect member 60 moves from the retracted position toward the advanced position and then returns toward the retracted position, the movable effect member 60 returns while rotating like the movable object notice effects YPA4 to YPA7, and The special effect execution means can execute a plurality of types of the special effects (FIG. 31 (FIG. 31 ()). (A) Same color design effect, NEXT design effect, etc.) When the special effect is executed, the rate of execution of the change suggestion effect varies depending on the type of the special effect (see FIG. 31B). As described above, the gaming machine is characterized in that the execution ratio of the active change suggestion effect varies depending on the effect type of the same color symbol effect and the NEXT symbol effect in the pseudo-ream).

  Alternatively, it is possible to display a variation display (a variation display of a special symbol and a production symbol, etc.) and display a display result (a jackpot display result, a disappointing display result), which is advantageous for a player (for example, a jackpot game) A state-controllable gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be moved with a moving effect means (for example, a movable effect member 60) and the display result is derived and displayed after the variable display is started. In addition, a special effect of temporarily suspending the variable display and then restarting the variable display (FIG. 23 (E) to (G), (H), (I) or (J), (K), pseudo-variable variable display, etc.) ) And a variation corresponding display (active display AH in FIG. 23, etc.) corresponding to the variation display during execution of the variation display. Change-response display means (production control microcomputer 115, S802 in FIG. 22, etc.) and change-display means (effect change) for changing the change-response display mode (execution change) during execution of the change display. Control microcomputer 115, S802 in FIG. 22, S641, S642, S643 in FIG. 37, etc.) and change suggestion effects (slots in FIGS. 23 (E) to (I)) suggesting that the variation correspondence display mode changes. After the moving effect means moves from the first position to the second position, the suggestion effect execution means (the effect control microcomputer 115, S644, S645, etc. in FIG. 37) capable of executing the effect, etc. In the case where the mode when returning toward the first position is the first mode, and in the case where the mode is the second mode different from the first mode, the advantageous state (For example, the mode in which the movable effect member 60 moves from the retracted position toward the advanced position and then returns toward the retracted position returns while rotating like the movable object notice effects YPA4 to YPA7). And the special effect execution means can execute a plurality of types of the special effects (for example, the expectation of big hit differs depending on the case of returning without rotating as in the case of the movable object notice effects YPA1 to YPA3) ( (A same color design effect, NEXT design effect, etc. in FIG. 31A), when the special effect is executed, according to the type of the special effect, the variation corresponding display mode after the change suggestion effect is executed The rate at which the change is different (as shown in FIG. 31 (C), the execution ratio of the active change effect varies depending on the effect type such as the same color effect effect and the NEXT symbol effect in the pseudo-ream). A gaming machine characterized by

  According to such a configuration example, the case where the moving effect means moves from the first position toward the second position and then returns toward the first position is the first aspect, and the first aspect The ratio controlled to the advantageous state is different in the case of the second mode different from. For this reason, the expectation controlled to an advantageous state changes with the modes when returning from the second position to the second position. As a result, it is possible to increase attention to the mode when returning to the first position after the movement effect means moves to the second position, so that the player's game interests when returning after the movement effect means moves Can be increased. In addition, when a special effect that resumes the variable display after the temporary display of the variable display is executed after the variable display is started until the display result is derived and displayed, the variable response can be performed according to the type of the special effect. The rate at which the change suggestion effect suggesting that the display mode changes is different. Or according to the kind of special production, the rate in which the mode of change corresponding display after a change suggestion production is performed changes. For this reason, since it is possible to have a relationship between the special effect and the suggestion effect, it is possible to improve the interest related to these effects.

  Further, in the gaming machine having the above configuration example, the change suggestion effect may be an effect accompanied by movement of the movement effect means. In this example, since the change of the variation corresponding display mode is suggested by the mode of the movement effect means, it is possible to contribute to the improvement of interest. Further, since the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state varies depending on the mode when the movement effect means returns to the second position and the type of the special effect, the player is controlled to the advantageous state in a composite manner. It can give a sense of expectation and contribute to the improvement of interest. At this time, since the change suggestion effect that suggests that the mode of the change correspondence display changes is different, the special effect and the suggestion effect can be related to each other. Interest can be improved. At this time, based on a mode in which the movement effect unit returns from the second position to the first position, a change in the variation-corresponding display mode may be suggested, or when moving from the first position to the second position. You may make it suggest the change of the aspect of a fluctuation corresponding | compatible display based on an aspect. In the case of suggesting a change in the variation-corresponding display mode based on the mode in which the movement effect means returns from the second position to the first position, the mode corresponding to the ratio controlled to the advantageous state and the variation-corresponding display mode A mode according to the change may be a common mode or a different mode. For example, the aspect according to the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is whether the movable effect member 60 rotates and returns without rotating as shown in the above-described embodiment. The mode according to the change may be the emission color of the movable effect member 60 that returns to the first position.

  Further, in the gaming machine having the above configuration example, when the movement effect unit is located in any of the movable ranges, the variation corresponding display may be hidden by the movement effect unit. In this example, when the display mode of the variation correspondence display is changed, the variation correspondence display may be changed when the variation correspondence display is hidden by the moved moving effect means. In this example, when the fluctuation corresponding display once hidden by the movement effect means becomes visible again, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of whether or not the fluctuation corresponding display has changed. Can contribute.

  Further, in the gaming machine having the above configuration example, the change correspondence display may be displayed on the movement effect means. In this case, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like as a display device may be attached to the movement effect means so that the display device can be moved, and a variation corresponding display is displayed on the display device. In addition, when displaying the movement-corresponding display on the movement effect unit, the display of the movement-corresponding display cannot be visually recognized by passing behind the predetermined obstacle while the movement effecting unit is moving. May be. In this case, the variation correspondence display may be changed when the variation correspondence display displayed on the movement effect means is hidden. In this example, when the fluctuation corresponding display once hidden by the obstacle becomes visible again, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of whether or not the fluctuation corresponding display has changed. Can contribute.

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

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the gaming machine showing an example in which two effect display devices are used as the effect display device, and one effect display device may be used. Moreover, you may use one production | presentation display apparatus about the game machine which has shown the example using one production | presentation display apparatus.

  (2) The pseudo-color effect and the NEXT symbol effect, which are special effects for resuming the variable display after the variable display is temporarily stopped after the variable display is started until the display result is derived and displayed. As a representative example, the story pseudo-continuous production was additionally shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pseudo-continuous effects that are special effects include a pseudo-continuous effect that temporarily stops a combination of predetermined pseudo-continuous symbols called pseudo-continuous chances, and “continuation” or “LOOP”, etc. Using other pseudo-continuous effects such as a pseudo-continuous effect that temporarily displays a predetermined image such as a character suggesting the continuation of the pseudo-ream in addition to the numerical design or by displaying it separately from the numerical design Also good.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, as an example in which the rate of change of the active display mode after the active change suggestion effect is executed is different according to the type of the pseudo continuous effect, Although an example in which an active change suggesting effect can be executed has been shown, the present invention is not limited to this, and the active change suggesting effect is not executed (the selection ratio of the active change suggesting effect is 0%). It may be included in the kind of pseudo-continuous production.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, when new hold storage information based on the start winning is generated, both the hold change effect pattern in the prefetch effect and the active change effect pattern are selected first and stored. It may be stored as data, and based on the stored data, an active change effect when active display is performed may be executed.

  (5) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 32, when the same color design effect is executed, the effect mode (effect color) of the same color effect changes between the pre-reading effect and the pseudo-continuous effect. An example to get is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the same color appearance in the pre-reading effect and the pseudo-continuous effect is always maintained by maintaining the same color design effect in the pre-reading effect and the pseudo-continuous effect. The same color design effect may be executed.

  (6) As shown in FIG. 28 and FIG. 36, when the same effect is continuously executed by selecting the effect in the hold change suggesting effect and the active change suggesting effect, and when different effects are executed. However, when the hold change suggestion effect is executed, the same effect as the hold change suggestion effect may be always performed as the active change suggestion effect.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24D and FIG. 29, the example in which the hold change effect is always executed when the hold change suggesting effect is executed is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold change effect may not be executed at a predetermined rate even when the hold change suggestion effect is executed. Conversely, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 31B, 31C and 37, even when the active change suggestion effect is executed, the active change effect is not executed at a predetermined ratio. Indicated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the active change effect may be executed whenever the active change suggestion effect is executed.

  (8) In the embodiment described above, when the same color design effect is executed as the pre-reading effect, when it is decided to execute the same color design effect, all the stored storage information existing at the time of the determination is stored. The example which performs the same color design effect for the frequency | count of the fluctuation display based on was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when it is decided to execute the same color design effect, when there are a total of four pieces of reserved memory information, the prefetch of the variable display result of the prefetch target's reserved memory information Based on the above, when the big hit display result is obtained, the proportion of the same color design effect that is executed a greater number of times may be higher than when the big hit display result is obtained. By doing so, the degree of expectation of the jackpot may differ depending on the number of times that the same color design effect is executed in the pre-reading effect, so that the interest of the game can be improved. Similarly, with respect to the number of executions of the same-color design effect in the pseudo-continuous effect, the same-color design effect is executed more frequently when the variable display becomes the jackpot display result than when the variation display results in the loss display result. The ratio may be increased. If it does in that way, since the expectation degree of jackpot may differ with the frequency | count that the same color design effect is performed in the pseudo | simulation rendition effect, the interest of a game can be improved. In addition, by combining the control of the number of times that the same-color design effect is executed in such a pre-reading effect and the control of the number of times that the same-color design effect is executed in the pseudo-continuous effect, the same-color design effect in the pre-reading effect is performed. Effect control (for example, a high degree of expectation for a big hit is high) depending on the total number of times the same color design effect is executed in the pseudo-continuous effect The ratio of the total number of times increasing may be higher.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the number of changes is only one in each of the on-hold change and the active change effect has been shown. May be selected once or a plurality of times (for example, changing in a plurality of stages such as white → blue → green).

  (10) In the embodiment described above, a change effect such as a hold change effect or an active change effect is executed when the same color design effect is executed in the prefetch effect and when the same color effect is executed in the pseudo-continuous effect. You may vary the degree of expectation. In addition, when the same color design effect is executed in the pre-reading effect and when the same color design effect is executed in the pseudo-continuous effect, the number of changes when the change effect such as the hold change effect or the active change effect is executed is selected. You may vary the ratio. Also, when the same color design effect is executed in the pre-reading effect and the same color design effect is executed in the pseudo-continuous effect, the rate at which the change effect such as the hold change effect or the active change effect is actually executed is different. May be. In addition, when the same color design effect is executed in the pre-reading effect and when the same color design effect is executed in the pseudo-continuous effect, an expectation that becomes a big hit when a change effect such as a hold change effect or an active change effect is executed You may perform production control from which a degree becomes different.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of same-color design effects can be executed in the pre-reading effect, and the degree of expectation that the pending change effect is executed may be varied depending on the type of the same-color design effects. A plurality of types of same-color design effects can be executed in the pre-reading effect, and the selection ratio of the number of changes when the pending change effect is executed may be varied depending on the type of the same-color design effects to be executed. A plurality of types of same-color design effects can be executed in the pre-reading effect, and the ratio at which the pending change effect is actually executed may be varied depending on the type of the same-color design effects to be executed. A plurality of types of same-color design effects can be executed in the pre-reading effect, and effect control may be performed so that the degree of expectation that will be a big hit varies depending on the type of the same-color design effects that are executed.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of same-color design effects can be executed in the pseudo-continuous effect, and the degree of expectation that the active change effect is executed varies depending on the type of the same-color design effect that is executed. May be. In addition, a plurality of types of same-color effects can be executed in the pseudo-continuous effects, and the selection ratio of the number of changes when the active change effect is executed may be varied depending on the type of the same-color effects that are executed. . In addition, a plurality of types of same-color effects can be executed in the pseudo-continuous effects, and the rate at which the active change effects are actually executed may be varied depending on the types of the same-color effects that are executed. In addition, a plurality of types of same-color design effects can be executed in the pseudo-continuous effects, and the effect control in which the degree of expectation that becomes a big hit varies depending on the type of the same-color effect effects to be executed.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, depending on whether or not a plurality of types of same-color design effects are executed in the pre-reading effect, the type of the hold change effect to be executed among the plurality of types of hold change effects provided is varied. Also good. Further, the selection ratio of the type of the hold change effect to be executed among the hold change effects provided in a plurality of types may be varied depending on whether or not a plurality of types of the same color design effects are executed in the prefetch effect.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, when the same color design effect is executed in the pre-reading effect and when the same color design effect is executed in the pseudo-continuous effect, each is executed overlapping with the specific pre-reading effect. As compared with the case where it is not executed redundantly, the ratio at which the hold change effect or the active change effect is executed may be higher.

  (15) In the embodiment described above, an example in which the NEXT symbol effect is not executed as the prefetch effect has been shown. However, the NEXT symbol effect is not limited to this, and the NEXT symbol effect is the NEXT symbol every time the variable display is performed as the prefetch effect. May be displayed at a predetermined timing.

  (16) In the embodiment described above, the on-hold change suggestion effect pattern shown in FIGS. 28 and 36 executes an effect in which the on-hold display or the active display changes when the “change” symbol is stopped. The character color of the “change” symbol may be set in multiple colors such as blue, green, red, etc., and the number of color change steps of the hold display or active display may be varied depending on the character color of the stopped “change” symbol. . For example, if the character of the “character” in the stopped “change” symbol is blue, the character “1” changes in one step, such as “white → blue”, and the character “character” in the stopped “change” symbol is green. If there is, it may be changed in two steps such as “white → green”.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, the execution frequency of the effect in which the mode of active display changes varies depending on the type of pseudo-continuous, such as two pseudo-continuous, three pseudo-continuous, and four pseudo-continuous. Alternatively, the execution frequency may be the same. In addition, regarding the change suggestion effect that suggests that the aspect of the active display changes, regardless of whether the change of the aspect of the active display is successful, the execution frequency may be different depending on the type of the pseudo-ream, The execution frequency may be the same. In addition, the execution frequency of the effect that changes the mode of active display and the change suggestion effect that suggests that the mode of active display changes may vary depending on the type of quasi-run, The execution frequency may be the same. In addition, the success rate of the production in which the active display changes (change success rate when the change suggestion production is executed) may be different depending on the type of pseudo-ream, so that the success rate is the same. It may be. Moreover, about the change suggestion effect which suggests that the aspect of an active display changes, an effect aspect may be made to differ according to the kind of pseudo | simulation continuation, and an effect aspect may be made the same.

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

  (19) In the embodiment described above, the big hit gaming state has been described as a representative example as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. However, advantageous states that are advantageous to the player may include other advantageous states such as a high probability state (probability variation state), a short time state, and a high base state. In addition, it includes a state in which a predetermined value advantageous to the player is given, such as that the number of production points acquired is a first acquisition number greater than the second acquisition number, and a predetermined privilege is granted. It may be.

  Here, the number of effect points acquired may be a total value of effect points given to the player when, for example, a notice effect or reach effect that is a specific effect mode is executed. The notice effect or reach effect that is a specific effect aspect may be an effect that is set so that the execution ratio is lower than the notice effect or reach effect that is another effect aspect and has a low appearance frequency. Alternatively, the number of effect points acquired may be the total value of effect points given to the player when the number of executions of variable display reaches a predetermined number. Alternatively, the number of effect points acquired may be the total value of effect points given to the player as a result of executing a predetermined mini game on the pachinko gaming machine 1, the slot machine, or the terminal device. In the terminal device, it is only necessary that the player can execute a mini game imitating a game by the pachinko gaming machine 1 by downloading and executing a predetermined game application program or accessing a predetermined Web page. In addition, it is not limited to the case where a notice effect or reach effect that is a specific effect aspect is executed, and when a predetermined effect such as some notice effect or reach effect is executed, an effect point may be given to the player. . The number of executions of variable display, which is a condition for giving effect points, may be “1” or “10”, for example. In this way, predetermined execution such as execution of a predetermined effect, the number of executions of variable display having reached a predetermined number, execution of a predetermined mini game, or a combination of some or all of them is predetermined. It is only necessary that the player can be awarded based on the established point grant condition. Further, even when the point granting condition is satisfied, whether or not to provide the effect points, the number of the effect points to be provided, and the like may be determined at a predetermined ratio.

  That is, as a state that is advantageous for the player, in order for the number of performance points to be acquired to be the first acquired number that is greater than the second acquired number, the first ratio in which the point granting condition is satisfied is higher than the second ratio. In addition to the above, when the point granting condition is satisfied, the ratio determined to give the stage point is set to the first ratio higher than the second ratio, or the quantity of the stage points to be given when the point condition is satisfied. To be a first quantity larger than the second quantity.

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

  (21) Further, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine in which a game ball as a game medium is launched into a game area to perform a predetermined game, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. The present invention can be applied to any gaming machine that performs a predetermined game such as variable display of symbols serving as identification information, and that can give a predetermined game value based on the game result. More specifically, the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, and the display result of the variable display device that variably displays each of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified is derived. The present invention can be applied to a slot machine in which one game is completed by being displayed and a winning can be generated according to the display result. In such a slot machine, the pachinko gaming machine shown in the above embodiment is obtained by the cooperation of hardware resources including a configuration for executing a movable object notice effect and software for performing a predetermined process. What is necessary is just to be comprised so that one part or all part of the characteristic which 1 may have may be provided. In the movable object notice effect, when the movable effect member moves from the first position toward the second position and then returns toward the first position, the first aspect, Need only be different in the ratio of being controlled to the advantageous state advantageous to the player in the case of different second mode. Here, the advantageous state advantageous to the player in the slot machine is a big game, a big bonus, a regular bonus, a replay time with a high replay win rate, and an assist time in which a navigation effect is executed when a target role for navigation is won It is only necessary to include a game situation that is advantageous to the player, such as part or all of the assist replay time that is the assist time in the replay time.

  (22) It should be noted that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  In addition, about each structure shown in said 1st-3rd embodiment, even if it applies only the one part structure to the game machine shown in other embodiment among the 1st-3rd embodiment. All the configurations may be applied to the gaming machines shown in the other embodiments of the first to third embodiments.

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It is a gaming machine that can perform a variable display, can display and display a display result, and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Movable movement means, and
A special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect of temporarily restarting the variable display after temporarily stopping the variable display until the display result is derived and displayed after starting the variable display;
A variation correspondence display means capable of performing a variation correspondence display corresponding to the variation display during execution of the variation display;
A mode changing means for changing the mode of the display corresponding to fluctuation during execution of the fluctuation display;
Suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a change suggestion effect that suggests that the mode of the change correspondence display changes;
With
A case where the mode when the movement effecting unit moves from the first position toward the second position and then returns toward the first position is the first mode, and a second mode different from the first mode. The ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on the mode,
The special effect execution means can execute a plurality of types of the special effects,
The gaming machine characterized in that when the special effect is executed, the rate at which the change suggestion effect is executed differs depending on the type of the special effect. It is a gaming machine that can perform a variable display, can display and display a display result, and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Movable movement means, and
A special effect execution means capable of executing a special effect of temporarily restarting the variable display after temporarily stopping the variable display until the display result is derived and displayed after starting the variable display;
A variation correspondence display means capable of performing a variation correspondence display corresponding to the variation display during execution of the variation display;
A mode changing means for changing the mode of the display corresponding to fluctuation during execution of the fluctuation display;
Suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a change suggestion effect that suggests that the mode of the change correspondence display changes;
With
A case where the mode when the movement effecting unit moves from the first position toward the second position and then returns toward the first position is the first mode, and a second mode different from the first mode. The ratio controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on the mode,
The special effect execution means can execute a plurality of types of the special effects,
The gaming machine, wherein when the special effect is executed, the rate of change of the variation-corresponding display mode after the change suggestion effect is executed differs according to the type of the special effect.

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