JP2018192135A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine with improved game taste.SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine can display an active display having a plurality of stages of modes (e.g., a display color or the like) with different jackpot expectation degrees, and can execute a change performance capable of changing a mode of the active display to a next stage. Further, when the mode of the active display is a prescribed stage (e.g., "blue" or the like), the pachinko game machine can execute the change performance (a first change performance) once to change the mode of the active display to the next stage. When a mode of the active display is in a specific stage (e.g., "green"-"red", or the like) different from the prescribed stage, the pachinko game machine can execute the change performance (a second performance) a plurality of times to change the mode of the specific display to the next stage.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines.

  For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine that executes a change effect (hold change effect) that changes the mode of specific display (hold display).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2006-214921

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, there is no particular idea about the relationship between the number of executions of the change effect and the stage change of the specific display, and it is not interesting. Therefore, the interest of the game cannot be improved.

  An object of this invention is to provide the gaming machine which improved the interest of the game.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that executes variable display (for example, a special game) and can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
Specific display means (for example, effect control) that displays a specific display (for example, active display) that has a plurality of modes (for example, display colors, etc.) that are different in display and are related to the variable display and that have different expectations. Display control unit 123 or the like that displays an active display based on an instruction from the CPU 120 for use),
A change effect executing means (for example, a display for executing a change effect based on an instruction from the CPU 120 for effect control) that executes a change effect (for example, a change effect or the like) capable of changing the specific display mode to the next stage. Control unit 123 etc.),
The change effect execution means can execute the change effect once and change the specific display mode to the next step when the specific display mode is a predetermined level (for example, “blue” or the like). Yes, when the specific display mode is different from the predetermined level (for example, “green” to “red”, etc.), a change effect is executed a plurality of times to change the specific display mode to the next level. (See, for example, FIG. 15)
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, the relationship between the number of executions of the change effect and the change in the specific display mode can be changed in accordance with the specific display mode before the change, and the fun of the game can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Reservation storage means (for example, special figure reservation storage unit, etc.) for storing information relating to variable display that has not yet been started (for example, random values MR1 to MR3 as reservation data) as reservation storage;
Hold display means for displaying a hold display (for example, a hold display image) corresponding to the hold storage (for example, a display control unit 123 for displaying a hold display image based on an instruction from the effect control CPU 120). ,
The specific display is a display based on the hold display (for example, the active display is an image in which the hold display image is moved to the display area 5HC).
The period during which the change effect is executed once when the specific display mode is the predetermined stage and the specific display mode can be changed to the next stage is a part of the variable display execution period ( For example, normal reach period)
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  According to such a structure, the interest of the game in variable display can be improved.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The change effect that is executed once when the specific display mode is the predetermined stage is a first change effect (for example, the first change effect of FIG. 17, etc.),
The change effect that is executed a plurality of times when the specific display mode is the specific stage is a second change effect different from the first change effect (for example, the second change effect of FIGS. 18 to 19, etc.). ,
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  According to such a configuration, since there are a plurality of types of change effects, the interest of the game can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above,
The second change effect is based on the fact that a predetermined display (for example, meter M or the like) different from the specific display has changed to a specific mode (for example, the meter M is full) or the like. Change the aspect of
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  According to such a configuration, since the player pays attention to the predetermined display, the interest of the game can be improved.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4) above,
The predetermined display mode can be changed based on the display related to the predetermined display (for example, an image of “+70 Pt”) displayed on the display unit (for example, the image display device 5).
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  According to such a configuration, since the player pays attention to the predetermined display and the display related to the predetermined display, the interest of the game can be improved.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (3) to (5),
There are a plurality of execution patterns of the second change effect that are executed until the specific display mode is changed to the next stage (see, for example, FIGS. 12 to 13).
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  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
The change effect execution means can execute the change effect once and change the specific display mode to the next level when the specific display mode is at or above the specific level (for example, active display). The first change effect that changes the display mode from “green” to “red” can be executed (see FIG. 15),
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  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

(8) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (7) above,
The change effect that is executed once when the specific display mode is the predetermined stage is a first change effect (for example, the first change effect of FIG. 17, etc.),
The change effect that is executed a plurality of times when the specific display mode is at the specific stage is a second change effect different from the first change effect (for example, the second change effect in FIGS. 18 to 19, etc.). ,
The change effect execution means does not execute the second change effect when the specific display mode is at the predetermined stage (for example, a second display mode in which the display mode of the active display is changed from “blue” to “green”). (See FIG. 15)
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the change effect from being executed many times when the specific display mode is at a predetermined stage.

(9) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (8),
In the change effect, the change effect of the first aspect (for example, a successful change effect or the like) that can change the aspect of the specific display to the next stage and the change effect of the second aspect that cannot be changed to the next stage. (For example, change production of failure)
The change effect execution means can execute the change effect of the first mode a plurality of times and change the mode of the specific display to the next step when the specific display mode is the specific step. Yes (for example, as shown in the modification, the active display mode is changed to the next stage by executing the success change effect multiple times)
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  According to such a configuration, the execution frequency of the change effect can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(10) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (9),
Light emission control means for controlling the light emission of the light emitting means (for example, the game effect lamp L) (for example, the display control unit 123 for controlling the light emission of the game effect lamp L based on the instruction of the effect control CPU 120),
A specific effect executing means (for example, a display control unit 123 for executing super reach A based on an instruction from the CPU 120 for effect control) for executing a specific effect (for example, super reach A),
The light emission control means includes
When the aspect of the specific display is greater than or equal to a predetermined level or the expected degree of control to the advantageous state is greater than or equal to a predetermined value, the light emission means is controlled to emit light in relation to the specific display (for example, see FIG. 20A). ,
When the aspect of the specific display is less than a predetermined level or the expectation level controlled to the advantageous state is less than a predetermined value, the light emission means is controlled to emit light in relation to the specific effect (see, for example, FIG. 20B). ,
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  According to such a configuration, the light emitting means can be controlled to emit light in accordance with the expected degree of specific display, and the fun of the game can be improved.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 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 structural example of the main effect control commands. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a figure which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the fluctuation pattern at the time of big hit. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the fluctuation pattern at the time of a loss. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the last color of active display. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the production execution pattern of a change production. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the production execution pattern of a change production. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the production execution pattern of a change production. It is a figure which shows time series, such as the execution timing of a change effect. It is a figure which shows the change effect and the change of the display color of active display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display process. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen of a 1st change effect. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen of a 2nd change effect. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen of a 2nd change effect. It is a figure explaining the game effect lamp etc. which concern on a modification.

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched into a game area from a predetermined hitting device.

  In a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the right side of the game area), a variable display (also called a special figure game) of special symbols (also called special figures) as a plurality of types of special identification information. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. These consist of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and the special symbol may be a number indicating “0” to “9” or a lighting pattern such as “−”. The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

  Note that “variable display” of special symbols means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols can be displayed so as to be variable (updated display or the like) (the same applies to other symbols described later). At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (variable display result) (the same applies to other variable displays described later). Note that scroll display, deformation, enlargement / reduction, and the like may be performed as variations in symbols (in particular, decorative symbols described later).

  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”. In addition, the special figure game using the first special figure is referred to as a “first special figure game”, and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a “second special figure game”.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and displays various effect images.

  For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, decorative symbols (such as symbols indicating numbers) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbols. The variable display is performed. As an example, in the image display device 5, the decorative symbols are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in synchronization with the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game. Is variably displayed (for example, vertical scroll display or update display).

  In addition, display areas 5HL and 5HR are also arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. The display area 5HL includes a first hold display image (here, the first special display game corresponding to the first special figure game that is put on hold). (Circle image) is displayed with right justification, and in the display area 5HR, a second reserved display image (here, circle image) corresponding to the second special figure game whose execution is suspended is displayed with left justification. The The first hold display image and the second hold display image are collectively referred to as a hold display image.

  A display area 5HC is also arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. In the display area 5HC, among the hold display images displayed in the display areas 5HL and 5HR, a hold display image corresponding to the special figure game being executed is displayed. Specifically, when the first special figure game is executed, the rightmost first hold display image in the display area 5HL (the hold display image corresponding to the first special figure game to be executed) is displayed in the display area 5HC. Moved and displayed (other first hold display images are shifted to the right one position). Further, when the second special figure game is executed, the leftmost second hold display image (the hold display image corresponding to the second special figure game to be executed) in the display area 5HR moves to the display area 5HC. Displayed (the other second reserved display image is shifted to the left one position). The hold display image displayed in the display area 5HC is also referred to as an active display image or an active display. The active display is displayed as a slightly enlarged enlarged display image (here, a circle image).

  The number of reserved special figure games is also referred to as the number of special figure reserved memories. In particular, the number of holds of the first special figure game is referred to as a first special figure hold memory number. The number of holds of the second special figure game is referred to as the second special figure hold memory number. The number of first reserved display images indicates the first special figure reserved memory number, and the number of second reserved display images indicates the second special figure reserved memory number.

  In addition, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A has a first special figure hold memory number depending on the number of lighted LEDs. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number according to the number of lit LEDs.

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

  The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first start winning opening that is maintained in a certain open state in which a game ball can always enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, the first start port switch 22A (see FIG. 2) is turned on, thereby detecting the entry of the game ball (at this time, a predetermined number (for example, three) ) And the first special figure game can be started.)

  The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip type hand having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilted position by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2) for a normal electric accessory. The object (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and the second start winning opening is formed. In the normal variable winning ball device 6B, for example, when the solenoid 81 is in the OFF state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the tip of the movable wing piece comes close to the normal winning ball device 6A, and the second start winning prize is obtained. The game ball enters a closed state where the game ball does not enter the mouth (the second start winning port is also referred to as a closed state). On the other hand, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening by moving the movable wing piece to the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the on state (second ball). It is also said that the start winning opening is opened.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, the second start port switch 22B (see FIG. 2) is turned on, thereby detecting the entry of the game ball (at this time, a predetermined number (for example, three) ) And the second special figure game can be started.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2) that is used for the large winning opening door. Form a big prize opening as an area.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and the game ball enters the big winning opening (for example, Cannot pass). On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become.

  When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the count switch 23 (see FIG. 2) is turned on, and thereby the entry of the game ball is detected. At this time, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when game balls enter the grand prize winning opening, for example, more prize balls are paid out than when game balls enter the first start winning opening or the second start winning opening.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is made up of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and can display variable symbols of ordinary symbols (also called “ordinary symbols” or “ordinary symbols”) as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbols. Do. Such variable display of normal symbols is also referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

  The usual game is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the gate switch 21 of FIG. 2 is turned on, and thereby the passage of the game ball is detected.

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general figure hold display unit 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general figure hold storage, which is the number of general figure games that are being executed, by the number of lighted LEDs.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

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

  In the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like for launching a game ball as a game medium toward a game area by a hitting ball launching device is provided. Yes.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. ) Is provided.

(Board configuration)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and a relay board 15 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are disposed on the back of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board, and has a function of controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of special game, execution of ordinary game, management of hold, jackpot game state described later, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, and the like. And a random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

  The CPU 103 performs a process for controlling the progress of the game (a process for realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data (data such as variation patterns, presentation control commands, various tables) stored in the ROM 101 are used, and the RAM 102 is used as a main memory.

  The random number circuit 104 counts numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The game random number may be updated by CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, and various signals (the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, the first hold). And an output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display hold device 25B, the second hold display device 25B, the general-purpose hold display device 25C, and the like, and a solenoid drive signal).

  The switch circuit 110 is configured to detect detection signals (game media pass or not) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). A detection signal indicating that the switch has entered and the switch is turned on is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100.

  The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for the grand prize opening door. To transmit.

  The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) supplies an effect control command (a command for designating the progress of the game) to the effect control board 12 in accordance with the progress of the game as part of the control of the progress of the game. To do. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and notifies various effects (notifying the progress of the game or playing a game based on the received effect control command). And has a function of executing (including variable display of decorative symbols).

  On the effect control board 12, an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute an effect together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above-described function of the effect control board 12 and an effect to be executed). Including the determination of At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 is used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

  The effect control unit CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to execute the image-based effect (start of execution) based on the effect control command from the main board 11 from the main board 11 during the process for executing the effect. To do. The image system effect is an effect of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5 and appropriately includes sound output according to the effect image and lighting / extinguishing of the game effect lamp 9 according to the effect image.

  The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes the image system effect based on the image system effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. Start. In the execution of the image system effect, for example, an effect image is displayed on the image display device 5 by supplying a video signal.

  Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a sound designation signal to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output synchronized with the image effect and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9 when executing the image effect. Or a ramp signal is supplied to the lamp control board 14. The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the audio designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the ramp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the ramp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls audio output and lamp on / off.

  The random number circuit 124 counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (rendering random numbers) used for controlling the rendering operation in an updatable manner. The effect random number may be updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

  For example, the I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 transmits an input port for receiving an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, ramp signal). Output port.

(Game progress, etc.)
A game medium (game ball) is launched toward the game area by a rotation operation by the player to the hitting operation handle provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  When the game ball that has flowed down the game area passes through the passing gate 41, a normal game (variable display of normal symbols) is started. In addition, when another general game is already running, or when the normal game cannot be started (such as when the start condition is not satisfied), such as during the following opening control, the maximum number of games is limited to 4 Execution is deferred. The held ordinary game is executed when a start condition for starting the ordinary game is satisfied (for example, no other ordinary game is being executed and no release control is being performed). If the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 when the number of usual reserved memories reaches the upper limit, the number of ordinary reserved memories does not increase and the passage is invalidated.

  The variable display results that are stopped (derived) in the general game include the symbols per universal symbol (for example, “7”), and the general-missing symbol (for example, “-”). There is. When the symbol per symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display result is “per symbol”. The general-purpose losing symbol is stopped and displayed when the variable display result is “general-purpose losing”.

  In the case of “per normal”, an opening control (the second start winning opening is opened) is performed in which the movable blade piece of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted for a predetermined period. The opening control is not performed in the case of “ordinary loss”.

  When the game ball flowing down the game area enters the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the first special game is started. Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the second special game is started. When the special figure game cannot be started (when the start condition is not satisfied), such as when another special figure game is already being executed or the game is controlled to the big hit game state described later, each of the four special figure games is four. Execution of the special figure game is suspended with the above as an upper limit. The reserved special figure game is executed when a start condition capable of starting the special figure game is satisfied (other special figure games are not executed and are not in the big hit gaming state, etc.).

  When the game ball enters the first start winning opening when the first special figure reserved memory number (the number of the first special figure game held) reaches the upper limit, the first special figure reserved memory number increases. If not, the entry is invalidated (there may be a prize ball). When the game ball enters the second start winning opening when the second special figure reserved memory number (the number of second special figure games held) reaches the upper limit, the second special figure reserved memory number increases. If not, the entry is invalidated (there may be a prize ball).

  The entry (winning) of a game ball that increases the number of first special figure reserved memories into the first starting winning opening is also referred to as a first starting winning. The entry (winning) of the game ball that increases the second special figure reserved memory number into the second starting winning opening is also referred to as a second starting winning. These winnings are collectively referred to simply as starting winnings.

  The variable display result that is stopped (derived) in the special figure game includes a jackpot symbol (for example, a special symbol such as “6” or “7”) and a lost symbol (for example, a special symbol such as “-”). There is. The big hit symbol is stopped and displayed when the variable display result is “big hit”. When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display result is “lost”.

  When the variable display result of the first special figure game or the second special figure game is “big hit” (specific display result), the big hit gaming state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. When the variable display result is “losing”, it is not controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in an open state. The open state is until the earlier timing of an elapse timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a timing until the number of game balls that have entered the winning prize opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). Will continue. Such an open state is called a round game (also simply called “round”). In the big hit game state, the round game is executed a plurality of times (here, 15 times) (the big prize opening is closed in a period other than the round game).

  In the “big hit”, the big hit types “non-probability change” and “probability change” are set. When the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit symbol “6” is stopped and “7” when it is “probable change”.

  Note that when the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the “big hit” is also called “non-probable variable big hit” or “probable big hit”. It is also referred to as “state” or “probable big hit game state”.

  After the probable big hit game state is finished, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit probability) is controlled to be a probable state in which the probability is higher than the normal state. The probability variation state continues until the next jackpot gaming state is started. After the non-probability big hit game state is over, the probabilistic state is not controlled.

  After the probability variation big hit gaming state is finished or after the non-probability big hit gaming state is finished, the average special figure change time (period during which the special figure is changed) is controlled to the short time state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. In the short-time state, one of the end conditions is established first, that is, the predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) the special game is executed and the next big hit game state is started. Continue until

  In the short-time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in an open state and a closed state in an advantageous change mode in which a game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening as compared to a non-short-time state that is not in a short time state such as a normal state. It may be changed. For example, the control to make the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the ordinary game (the period for which the ordinary figure fluctuates, also referred to as the ordinary figure fluctuation time) shorter than in the normal state, or the variable display result in each ordinary game It is only necessary to change the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the open state and the closed state in an advantageous change mode by, for example, a control that improves the probability of the “normal hit” than in the normal state. Such control is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “time reduction control” or “high base control”). By controlling in such a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and the gaming state becomes more advantageous to the player than the normal state.

  The normal state is a gaming state other than the advantageous state for the player, such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a short-time state, a probability variation state, etc., and the variable display result in the ordinary game is “per ordinary figure”. The pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the variable display result in the special figure game will be a “big hit” is set to the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, This is the same control as when the return process is not executed.

  The short time state is also referred to as “high base”, and the gaming state that is not in the short time state is also referred to as “low base” or “non-short time state”. The probability variation state is also referred to as “high probability”, and the gaming state that is not the probability variation state is also referred to as “low probability”, “non-probability variation”, or the like.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, this corresponds to the start of the first special game or the second special game. Then, variable display of decorative symbols (this is also a kind of image system effect) is started. At the timing when the variable display result (also referred to as a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special graphic game, the fixed decorative symbol (variable display result) becomes a variable decorative display result (variable display result). A combination of three decorative symbols) is also stopped (derived).

  In the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end thereof, the variable display mode of the decorative design may become a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative design (“reach variation” that is not yet stopped when the decorative design that is stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 forms a part of the jackpot combination described later. "Design" is also a display mode in which fluctuation continues.

  Further, in this embodiment, a reach effect (a kind of image system effect) is executed in response to the reach mode being achieved during variable display of decorative symbols. As reach production, normal reach, super reach A, and super reach B having different production modes are prepared. Super reach A and B is a reach production that develops from normal reach, and the super reach A and B are sometimes simply referred to as super reach. In this embodiment, the big hit expectation is high in the order of super reach B> super reach A> normal reach (no development). The big hit expectation is, for example, the ratio at which the variable display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, and is also the ratio at which the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is “big hit”.

  When the variable display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived on the screen of the image display device 5 as a display result of variable display of the decorative symbol ( The display result of the variable display of the decorative design is “big hit”). As an example, the same decorative pattern (for example, “7” for probability variation big hit, non-probable big hit, on the predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. "5") are all displayed at the same time.

  When the variable display result of the special game is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode, and the fixed decorative pattern (“ May also be stopped and displayed. In addition, when the variable display result of the special figure game is “losing”, after the variable display mode of the decorative design becomes the reach mode, the predetermined reach combination that is not the big hit combination is displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative design. The fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as “reach lose”) may be stopped and displayed.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, as another image system effect, for example, a change effect that changes the display color of the active display is executed during the execution of the reach effect (FIG. 11 and the like). As the change effects, there are a first change effect (FIG. 17 and the like) and a second change effect (FIGS. 18 to 19 and the like). The first change effect is executed during normal reach, and the second change effect is executed during super reach (see FIG. 14 and the like). The change effect can be executed a plurality of times for one active display, and the display color of the active display can be changed a plurality of times stepwise. Depending on the display color of the active display, the big hit expectation degree of the variable display of the special figure game or the decorative design corresponding to the active display is different (FIG. 10). Details of the display color of the active display and the change effect will be described later.

(Main operations of pachinko machine 1)
(Main operations of the main board 11)
On the main board 11, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing is performed every time a timer interrupt is generated by an interrupt request signal from a CTC (counter / timer circuit) (not shown) that is supplied every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) (at an interrupt request signal supply interval). It is executed every predetermined time (2 ms). In the game control timer interrupt process, the CPU 103 executes a switch process, a game random number update process, a special symbol process, a normal symbol process process, a command control process, etc., and the game control timer interrupt process is repeatedly executed for each timer interrupt. As a result, game control and the like are realized.

  In the switch processing, each switch is determined by determining whether a detection signal is input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. It is determined for each switch whether or not it is turned on (that is, whether or not a game ball has entered or passed). The result of this determination is temporarily stored in the RAM 102 or the like, and is used in special symbol process processing or normal symbol process processing.

  The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

  The special symbol process process is a process (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, This includes control of the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, and the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door). In the special symbol process, the transmission setting of the effect control command is performed according to the progress of the game. Details of the special symbol process will be described later.

  The normal symbol process is based on the judgment result in the switch process, and holds and executes the ordinary game, and the normal variable winning ball device 6B (second starting prize opening) is released at the time of each ordinary figure. This is a process (including control of the normal symbol display unit 20, the general diagram hold display unit 25C, and the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory).

  The command control process is a process of actually transmitting the effect control command transmitted and set in the special symbol process process or the like from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

(Direction control command set for transmission in special symbol process)
Next, an effect control command that is set to be transmitted in the special symbol process and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 in the command control process will be described. FIG. 3 shows examples of main effect control commands. The following “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command is composed of MODE data and EXT data.

  Command 8000 (H) is a first variation start designation command for designating (notifying) the start of the first special figure game, that is, the start of the fluctuation of the first special figure. The command 8001 (H) is a second variation start designation command for designating (notifying) the start of the second special figure game, that is, the start of the variation of the second special figure. The first variation start designation command and the second variation start designation command may be collectively referred to as a variation start designation command. The command is transmitted when the special figure game is started.

  Command 81XX (H) is a variable pattern change pattern (special figure or decoration symbol change time (special figure change time) and variable display result display time (stop symbol display time) This is a variation pattern designation command for designating (notifying) a variable designating pattern designating symbol. In the command “XX” (EXT data, the same for “XX”), a numerical value indicating each variation pattern is set (for example, “00” for the variation pattern PA1-1). The command is transmitted when the special figure game is started.

  The command 8CXX (H) is a display result designation command for designating (notifying) the display result (whether or not to win the jackpot and the jackpot type) of the special figure game. A numerical value indicating the display result is set to “XX” of the command (for example, “00” for “losing”, “01” for “non-probable big hit”, etc.). The command is transmitted when the special figure game is started.

  The command 8F00 (H) is a symbol determination designation command for designating (notifying) the end of the special figure game (that is, deriving a variable display result). The symbol confirmation designation command is also for designating that the variable display (variation) of the decorative symbol is terminated and the variable display result is derived. This command is transmitted at the end of the special figure game.

  The command A000 (H) is a hit start designation command for designating (notifying) the start of the big hit gaming state (also the start of fanfare). The fanfare is an effect that constitutes a part of the big hit during the big hit gaming state, is executed at the start of the big hit gaming state, and notifies that the big hit gaming state has been entered. This command is transmitted at the start of the jackpot gaming state.

  Command A300 (H) is a hit end specifying command for specifying (notifying) the end of the big hit gaming state (which is also the start of ending). Ending is an effect that is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state (after the effect during the big hit) and notifies the end of the big hit gaming state. This command is sent at the end of the last round game.

  The command C000 (H) is a first special figure reserved memory number addition designation command for designating (notifying) that one first special figure reserved memory number, which is the number of held first special figure games, is added. Command C100 (H) is a second special figure reserved memory number addition designation command for designating (notifying) that one second special figure reserved memory number, which is the number of held special figure games, is added. These commands may be collectively referred to as a special figure reserved memory number addition designation command. The special figure reserved memory number addition designation command is transmitted when a start prize is generated (at the start prize).

  Command C200 (H) is a first special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation command for designating (notifying) that the first special figure reserved memory number is decremented by one. Command C300 (H) is a second special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation command for designating (notifying) that the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by one. These commands may be collectively referred to as special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation commands. The special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation command is transmitted when the special figure game is started (at the start of fluctuation).

(Special symbol process)
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S117 in accordance with the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102 (initial value is “0”). To do.

(Starting winning determination process: step S101)
The CPU 103 determines that the first start port switch 22A is on (refer to the judgment result of the switch process. The same is true for the on judgment of various switches), and the first special figure reserved memory number (for example, the first reserved memory provided in the RAM 102). If the first start winning prize has occurred, the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by 1 (the above counter is the same). The count value is increased by 1). After that, a special figure display result (variable display result of a special figure game) is selected from random numbers updated by a random counter provided in the random number circuit 104 or the RAM 102 (a value is updated by a game random number update process). ) A random number value MR1 for determination, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, and a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern are extracted. Each random value extracted in this way is set (stored) as reserved data at the head of an empty entry in a first special figure reservation storage unit (provided in the RAM 102) described later. Thereafter, transmission setting of the first special figure reserved memory number addition designation command is performed.

  The CPU 103 also turns on the second start port switch 22B and counts the second special figure reserved memory number (for example, the second reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 102. The same applies hereinafter) to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, If it is not “4”), the second special figure reservation storage number is incremented by 1 (the count value of the counter is incremented by 1), assuming that the second start winning has occurred. Thereafter, random number values MR1 to MR3 are extracted from random number values updated by a random counter provided in the random number circuit 104 or the RAM 102 (a value is updated by a game random number update process). Each random value extracted in this way is set (stored) as reserved data at the head of an empty entry in a second special figure reservation storage unit (provided in the RAM 102) described later. Thereafter, the transmission setting of the second special figure reserved memory number addition designation command is performed.

  Each of the first special figure holding storage unit and the second special figure holding storage unit is associated with the holding numbers “1” to “4” in the order of occurrence of the start winning prizes (game ball detection order), for example. The numerical values MR1 to MR3 are stored as pending data until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). Here, by storing the hold data in the first special figure hold storage unit or the second special figure hold storage unit, the special figure game that has not yet been started (execution has been put on hold) (particularly related to the special figure game) Information (here, hold data) is stored as hold storage.

(Special symbol normal processing: Step S110)
The special symbol normal process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 executes the second special figure game when the second special figure holding memory number is other than “0”, so that the top area (holding number “ The numerical data of the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the storage area corresponding to “1” is read. The read numerical data is stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation in the RAM 102 and temporarily stored. In this case, 1 is subtracted from the second special figure reservation storage number, and the stored content in the second special figure reservation storage unit is shifted. For example, the second special figure hold storage unit shifts the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. Let At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in the RAM 102, is set to “2” (a value indicating that the special figure game executed this time is the second special figure game). Update.

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and when the first special figure reserved memory number is other than “0”. In order to execute the first special figure game, the numerical data of the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the head area (the storage area corresponding to the holding number “1”) of the first special figure reservation storage unit is read. The read numerical data is stored in the random number buffer for variation and temporarily stored. In this case, 1 is subtracted from the first special figure reservation storage number, and the stored contents in the first special figure reservation storage unit are shifted as in the case of the second special figure reservation storage unit. Further, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (a value indicating that the special figure game executed this time is the first special figure game). Through the series of processes, the second special game is executed with priority over the first special game.

  After updating the variable special figure designation buffer value, the variable display result (special figure display result) of the special figure game is determined by lottery as either “big hit” or “losing” (big hit lottery). As an example, a first special figure display result determination table (referred to in the non-probable change state) or a second special figure display result determination table (referenced in the probable change state) prepared in the ROM 101 is referred to. . Whether or not the state is the probability variation state is specified by the state of the probability variation flag provided in the RAM 102. The probability variation flag is a flag that is turned on in the probability variation state. In each special figure display result determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing” as the determination result. Yes. The CPU 103 determines the special figure display result by referring to the first or second special figure display result determination table based on the random number value MR1 read to the fluctuation random number buffer (the decision value that matches the random number value). The assigned decision result is taken as the current decision result.) It should be noted that the CPU 103 determines the special figure display result as “big hit” at a higher determination rate when in the probability variation state than when not in the probability variation state. “Lottery” refers to a method of randomly determining a determination result using a random value and a table as described above.

  CPU103 determines whether the special figure display result determined by the lottery of step S239 is "big hit". In the case of “big hit”, the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to the on state, and the big hit type (“probability change” or “non-probability change”) is determined by lottery. In the lottery, a random number MR2 read to the random number buffer for variation and a table (provided in the ROM 101) having “probability change” and “non-probability change” as determination results are used. The determination ratio of each of “probability change” and “non-probability change” is arbitrary (for example, “probability change” is 60% and “non-probability change” is 40%). Thereafter, the CPU 103 stores the determined jackpot type in a jackpot type buffer provided in the RAM 102.

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” or when the big hit type is stored, a fixed special symbol to be a variable display result (special figure display result) of the special figure game executed this time is determined. Specifically, when the big hit flag is off, the lost symbol (“−”) is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is on, the big hit symbol (“6” (non-probable change) or “7” (probable change)) corresponding to the big hit type stored in the big hit type buffer is determined as the confirmed special symbol. Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1”, and the special symbol normal process is terminated.

  When the number of reserved memories of the first special figure game is “0”, the special symbol normal process is ended after performing the demo display setting. In the demonstration display setting, it is determined whether or not a customer waiting demonstration designation command (a command for designating display of a demonstration screen) has been transmitted. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, after setting the transmission of the customer waiting demonstration designation command, the demonstration display setting is terminated.

(Variation pattern setting process: Step S111)
The variation pattern setting process is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. First, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the big hit flag is on. When the big hit flag is on, the fluctuation pattern at the time of the big hit is determined by lottery. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is OFF, the variation pattern at the time of losing is determined by lottery. The variation pattern is used to specify a special display variation time or a variable display pattern of decorative symbols.

  FIG. 5 shows the variation pattern used in this embodiment. In this embodiment, there are PA1-1, PA2-1, PA3-2 to PA3-4 as fluctuation patterns at the time of loss. Moreover, there are PB3-2 to PB3-4 as a variation pattern at the time of big hit.

  PA1-1 and PA2-1 specify non-reach. PA2-1 is a pattern for time reduction (with shortening) (a pattern selected at the time of time reduction) in which the special figure variation time and the stop symbol display time are shorter than normal (PA1-1). PA 3-2 and PB 3-2 specify execution of normal reach (no development), PA 3-3 and PB 3-3 specify execution of super reach A, and PA 3-4 and PB 3-4 specify super reach B. Specify execution of.

  In the lottery of the variation pattern at the time of big hit and the variation pattern lottery at the time of loss, the random number value MR3 read to the random number buffer for variation is used. Further, in the lottery of the variation pattern at the time of the big hit, a table (provided in the ROM 101) that realizes the determination ratio of FIG. 6 is used, and one of PB3-2 to PB3-4 is determined (selected) ) Further, in the lottery of the variation pattern at the time of non-short time and loss, a table (prepared in the ROM 101) that realizes the determination ratio of FIG. 7A is used, and PA1-1, PA3-2 to PA3-4 are used. Either one is determined (selected) as the current variation pattern. Further, in the lottery of the fluctuation pattern at the time of shortage and loss, a table (prepared in the ROM 101) that realizes the determination ratio in FIG. 7B is used, and either PA2-1, PA3-2 to PA3-4 Is determined (selected) as the current variation pattern. Whether or not the time-short state (time-short time) is set is specified by the state of the time-short flag provided in the RAM 102 and turned on in the time-short state.

  Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, the determination ratio of the variation pattern is higher in the order of PA3-2> PA3-3> PA3-4 when lost. The big hit is higher in the order of PB3-4> PB3-3> PB3-2. For this reason, the big hit expectation degree is high in the order of super reach B> super reach A> normal reach (no development). Further, PA2-1 (see FIG. 5) with a short special figure variation time is selected in the short-time state, so that in the short-time state, the average special-pattern variation time becomes shorter than in the non-time-short state.

  After the lottery, a timer initial value corresponding to the special figure variation time (see FIG. 5) corresponding to the variation pattern determined this time is set in a predetermined timer in the RAM 102. Thereafter, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a drive signal for executing the first special symbol game is transmitted to the first special symbol display device 4A. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a drive signal for executing the second special symbol game is transmitted to the second special symbol display device 4B. Thereby, a special figure game is started.

  Thereafter, a transmission start command (various commands for designating the result of determination, the first or second special figure holding memory number after 1 subtraction, etc.) is set as a command for starting execution of the special figure game. If the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the fluctuation start command includes a first fluctuation start designation command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, a display result designation command, a first special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation command, If the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, a second fluctuation start designation command, a fluctuation pattern designation command, a display result designation command, and a second special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation command are included. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and then the variation pattern setting process is terminated.

(Special symbol variation processing: Step S112)
The special symbol variation process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The CPU 103 decrements the timer value of the predetermined timer by 1, and determines whether the timer value after the decrement has become 0 (whether the special figure variation time has elapsed). The process ends after supplying a drive signal for executing the game or the second special symbol game to the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B to change the special symbol. When the timer value becomes 0, the timing for deriving the variable display result is reached, so a predetermined drive signal is supplied to the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and this time determined above. Period for displaying the variable display result symbol (“losing” is “-”, “non-probability variation” is “6”, “probability variation” is “7”), and the variable display result symbol is displayed. The timer value corresponding to (predetermined period) is set as an initial value in the predetermined timer, the symbol determination designation command is set to be transmitted, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”. By executing step S112 repeatedly every time a timer interrupt occurs, the execution of the special game is realized.

(Special symbol stop process: Step S113)
The special symbol stop process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. The CPU 103 decrements the timer value of the predetermined timer by 1 and determines whether the timer value after the decrement has become 0 (whether the display time of the stop symbol has elapsed). The process is terminated (a drive signal for maintaining display of the variable display result symbol may be supplied to the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). When the timer value of the predetermined timer is 0 and the big hit flag is on (at the time of big hit), the time reduction flag, the probability variation flag, etc. are reset. After that, transmission setting of the hit start designation command is performed, the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, and this processing is terminated. When the timer value of the predetermined timer is 0 (that is, when the display of the variable display result at the stop symbol display time is finished), and when the big hit flag is off (when lost) and the time is short Then, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number of special figure games that can be executed in the short time state have been executed (the number of special figure games is counted by a short time number counter provided in the RAM 102), and the predetermined number of special figure games are executed. If it is, the time flag is reset to off (in this case, the game state designation command for specifying the gaming state after the time flag is turned off may be set), and the value of the special figure process flag The process is terminated by setting “0” to “0”. When the timer value of the predetermined timer is 0 (that is, when the display of the variable display result in the stop symbol display time is finished), and the game is not “short” and not in the time-saving state, a predetermined number of special game Even if is not executed, this process is terminated by setting the value of the special figure process flag to “0”.

(Pre-treatment for jackpot release: Step S114)
The big hit release pre-processing is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The CPU 103 may measure the elapsed time since the transmission setting of the hit start designating command (the timer provided in the RAM 102 or the like may be measured. The same applies to other elapsed times). It is determined whether or not (waiting time from the start to end of fanfare in the big hit gaming state) has been reached, and if not reached, the big hit pre-release processing is ended. When the fanfare waiting time is reached, the special prize process flag is updated to “5” by performing a process (opening of a solenoid drive signal) for opening the big prize opening in order to start a round game. By repeating step S114 every time a timer interrupt occurs, waiting until the start timing of the round game (waiting until the end of the fanfare), opening of the big prize opening, and the like are realized.

(Processing during jackpot opening: Step S115)
The big hit release processing is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The CPU 103 determines whether it is time to end the round game. The number of times the count switch 23 is turned on (the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening) becomes a predetermined value (for example, “9”) (the counter provided in the RAM 102 may be counted), or round. When the elapsed time from the start of the game (after the grand prize opening is in an open state) reaches the upper limit period (for example, 29 seconds) of the round game, and it is time to end the round game, A process of returning the mouth to the closed state and ending the round game (a process of turning off the solenoid 82) is performed. At this time, when the round game to be ended is the last round game (for example, the 15th round) (it may be counted by a counter or the like provided in the RAM 102), a setting for transmitting a hit end designation command is made. The special process flag is updated to “7”, and the process ends. When it is not the last round game, the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, and this process is terminated. If the current time is not the timing for ending the round game, the processing is terminated as it is (the processing for maintaining the big prize opening in an open state may be performed). By repeating step S115 every time a timer interrupt occurs, the open state of the big prize opening is maintained until the timing for returning the big prize opening to the closed state, and finally the big prize opening is closed.

(After jackpot release processing: step S116)
The big hit release post-processing is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. The CPU 103 determines whether or not the elapsed time from the end of the round game (after closing the big prize opening) has reached a predetermined closing time (round game interval period). The closed state is maintained, and the process ends. When the predetermined closing time is reached, in order to start the round game, a process for opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and this process is terminated.

(Big hit end processing: Step S117)
The big hit end process is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, whether the elapsed time from the end of the last round game has reached a preset ending waiting time (a time corresponding to the ending execution time executed on the effect control board 12), that is, the ending Determine if the waiting time has ended. When the ending waiting time has not ended, since the ending has not ended, the jackpot end processing is ended as it is. When the ending waiting time ends, the ending ends, so it is determined whether the current jackpot type is “probable change”. The jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer. When the big hit type is “probability change”, the probability change flag is set to ON. Regardless of the type of jackpot, an initial value (the number of special figure games that can be executed in the time reduction state, for example, 100) is set in the time reduction counter (the count value of the time reduction counter is, for example, a special symbol stop process) 1 is subtracted every time, so that the number of special figure games executed in the time reduction state is counted, and it can be determined whether a predetermined number of special figure games that can be executed in the time reduction state are executed), and the time reduction flag is turned on Put it in a state. Thereafter, the big hit flag is turned off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and this processing is terminated.

(Other)
In the series of processes described above, each round game is realized by repeatedly executing S115 and S116 each time a timer interrupt occurs after the big winning opening is opened in step S114. Also, when updating the value of the special figure process flag to “0”, it means that one special figure game has been completed, so various data such as timers and various flag states (for the next special figure game). If you don't want to carry it over, reset it appropriately.

(Main operations of the production control board 12)
The effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 executes effect control main processing. This process is performed every time a timer interrupt is generated by an interrupt request signal from a CTC (counter / timer circuit) (not shown) supplied every predetermined period (for example, 10 milliseconds) (a predetermined time (interrupt request signal supply interval)). Every 10 ms). When the effect control CPU 120 receives an effect control command from a predetermined input port of the I / O 125 separately from the effect control main process, the effect control command provided in, for example, the RAM 122 as the received command. Store in receive buffer.

  The effect control main process includes an effect control command analysis process, an effect control process, and an effect random number process. In the effect control command analysis process and the like, the effect control CPU 120 reads and analyzes the received command stored in the effect control command reception buffer, identifies which effect control command the received command is, and performs the analysis. Processing corresponding to the specified effect control command is performed (details will be described later). The effect control process is a process for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute an effect in accordance with the effect control command (including the determination of whether or not to execute the effect and the aspect of the effect) (details will be described later). The effect random number update process is a process of updating the effect random number value used for effect control by software.

(Processing such as production control command analysis)
The effect control CPU 120 analyzes the received command (the effect control command received by the effect control board 12) stored in the effect control command reception buffer in the effect control command analysis and the like (for example, confirms the MODE data). ), Specifying which effect control command the received command is, and performing processing according to the specified effect control command. When there are a plurality of received commands, processing such as effect control command analysis is performed for each command.

  For example, the received (specified) effect control command is a first variation start designation command, a second variation start designation command, a symbol confirmation designation command, a hit start designation command, a hit end designation command, the first special figure holding memory number If it is an addition designation command, a second special figure reserved memory number addition designation command, a first special figure pending memory number subtraction designation command, or a second special figure pending memory number subtraction designation command, it corresponds to each command. Among the reception flags provided in the RAM 122, the reception flag corresponding to the command is turned on. For example, if the received effect control command is the first variation start designation command, the first variation start designation command reception flag is turned on.

  When the received effect control command is a variation pattern designation command or a display result designation command, the command is stored in the storage area corresponding to the command among the command storage areas provided in the RAM 122 corresponding to the commands. Is stored. For example, if the received effect control command is a variation pattern designation command, the variation pattern designation command is stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area.

  The state of each reception flag and the command stored in each storage area are used for reception confirmation in the production control process. These commands are reset or deleted at an appropriate timing (such as timing at which reception confirmation of the target command is no longer necessary).

  When the received effect control command is the first special figure reserved memory count addition designation command, an instruction to increase the first reserved display image by one is supplied to the display control unit 123. When the received effect control command is the second special figure hold memory number addition designation command, an instruction to increase the second hold display image by one is supplied to the display control unit 123. The display control unit 123 performs display control to increase the first hold display image or the second hold display image by one.

  When the received effect control command is a customer waiting demonstration designation command, an instruction to execute a demonstration effect, which is an image effect for displaying a demonstration image, is supplied to the display control unit 123. The display control unit 123 receives the execution instruction and executes a demonstration effect.

(Production control process)
In the effect control process (see FIG. 8), the effect control CPU 120 performs the following steps S170 to S175 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122 (initially “0”). Select one of these processes and execute it. Hereinafter, the special display game and the variable display of the decorative design are collectively referred to as variable display (the special display game and the variable display of the decorative design are synchronized, and both can be regarded as one). .

(Variable display start waiting process: step S170)
The variable display start waiting process is executed when the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122 is “0”. Has the production control CPU 120 received a variation start command (first or second variation start designation command, variation pattern designation command, display result designation command, first or second special figure reserved memory count subtraction designation command)? Determine. The reception determination (reception confirmation) is performed based on whether or not the corresponding reception flag is turned on, or whether or not the command is stored in the corresponding storage area. For example, when the first variation start designation command reception flag is on, it can be determined that the first variation start designation command has been received. For example, when a command is stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area, it can be determined that a variation pattern designation command has been received. The same applies to the following. If the above command has not been received, the process is terminated assuming that no change start command has been received yet. If the above command has been received, assuming that the change start command has been received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1” to start the variable display of the decorative symbols, and the variable display start waiting process ends. To do.

(Variable display start setting process: Step S171)
The variable display start setting process is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display start setting process.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the current variation pattern (the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command stored in the variation pattern designation command storage region) and the current variable display result (the display stored in the display result designation command storage region). Based on the variable display result specified by the result specifying command), the final stop symbol (determined decorative symbol) is determined (step S321). The final stop symbol is prepared in advance according to, for example, a combination of the variation pattern and the variable display result, and is determined by lottery or the like (the random number value is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random number update process). One of the production random numbers).

  After step S321, it is determined whether or not the current variation pattern is a variation pattern designating reach (PA3-2 to 3-4, PB3-2 to 3-4, also referred to as reach pattern) (step S322). . If the current variation pattern is a variation pattern designating reach (step S322; Yes), the final color of the active display is determined by lottery (step S323). The active display can be changed a plurality of times as described above, and the final color is the last display color in the active display display period (at least the display color at the end of display). The display colors of the active display include “rainbow”, “gold”, “red”, “green”, and “blue”, and any display color can be the final color. Note that “blue” is a display color set as a normal color as the display color of the active display, and is always displayed when the display color of the first reserved display image and the second reserved display image is displayed and when the active display is started. It is also the color that is made.

  In the lottery for determining the final color, the random number SR1 of the rendering random values and the first table (ROM 121) configured to realize the determination ratio of FIG. And the second table (provided in the ROM 121 and referred to when the current variable display result is “lost”) is used, and the final color of the active display is “rainbow” , “Gold”, “red”, “green”, and “blue” are selected (selected). In the first table and the second table, the final value (“rainbow”, “gold”, “red”, “green”, “blue”) of the active display that is the determination result is the determined value compared with the random value SR1. Assigned to.

  As shown in FIG. 10, “rainbow” is selected only at the time of big hit. Also, comparing “gold”, “red”, “green”, and “blue”, the decision rate at the time of big hit is higher in the order of “gold”> “red”> “green”> “blue”. The decision rate is reversed. In other words, the jackpot expectation degree of the variable display corresponding to the active display is higher in the order of “rainbow” (big hit fixed)> “gold”> “red”> “green”> “blue” (the active display is the jackpot expectation) ("Rainbow", "Gold", "Red", "Green", and "Blue").

  If the final color of the active display is determined to be “blue” in step S323, since the “blue” is a normal color (first display color) as described above, the display color of the active display does not change. It will be. Therefore, when the final color of the active display is “blue”, the change effect that changes the display color of the active display is not executed, and when the final color of the active display is other than “blue”, the display color of the active display is changed. The changing effect is executed. For this reason, after step S323, it is determined whether or not the final color of the active display is determined to be “blue” in step S323 (step S324). If it is not “blue” (step S324; No), the active display is performed. In order to execute the change effect, the execution pattern of the change effect is determined (selected) by lottery (step S325). The change effect execution pattern indicates a change effect execution pattern executed once or a plurality of times for one active display.

  Here, the execution pattern of the change effect will be described. As execution patterns of change effects, A1-1 to A1-2, A2-1 to A2-2, A3-1, B1-1 to B1-2, B2-1 to B2-6, B3-1 to B3- 7 and B4-1 to B4-3 (FIGS. 11 to 13) are prepared.

  In each execution pattern of the change effect, the presence / absence of execution of the change effect and the execution mode of the change effect are defined for each of the timings T1 to T7. Timings T1 to T3 are timings provided within the normal reach execution period (see FIG. 14). At timings T1 to T3, execution of the first change effect is started. Timings T4 to T7 are timings provided within the super reach execution period (see FIG. 14). At timings T4 to T7, execution of the second change effect is started. The first change effect changes the display color of the active display each time it is executed (see FIG. 17). The second change effect is executed a plurality of times to change the display color of the active display (see FIGS. 18 and 19). Specifically, the second change effect adds points (Pt) each time it is executed, and changes the display color of the active display when the accumulated points reach 100 points. The accumulated point is represented by a meter M displayed as an image (see FIGS. 18 and 19). Therefore, it can be said that the second change effect is an effect of changing the display color of the active display based on changing the meter M to full. Here, in the change effect, when the display color of the active display is changed, the display color before the change is changed to a display color (next stage) that is higher in the rank of the big hit expectation than the display color before the change. Change (change to “green” if the change is “blue”, change to “red” if the change is “green”, change to “gold” if the change is “red”, change to “gold” ”Is changed to“ rainbow ”).

  Specific examples of each execution pattern of change effects are as shown in FIGS. “-” In each column of the timings T1 to T7 in FIGS. 11 to 13 indicates that the change effect is not executed. The description including a color such as “blue → green” in each column of the timings T1 to T3 in FIG. 11 indicates that the first change effect is executed and the display color of the active display that is changed by the first change effect. The color on the left side of “→” is the display color before execution of the first change effect, and the color on the right side of “→” is the display color after the change by the first change effect. The description of the point (Pt) addition such as “+30 Pt (→ 30 Pt)” in each column of the timings T4 to T7 in FIGS. 12 to 13 is added by the execution of the second change effect and the second change effect. Points (“+30 Pt”) and the cumulative number of points after addition (“(→ 30 Pt)”). When the accumulated point number is 100 Pt (“(→ 100 Pt)”) and the meter M is full, the display color of the active display is changed. The change in display color is represented by “green → red” or the like as in the timings T1 to T3 (the left color is the display color before the change, and the right color is the display color after the change).

  For example, the change effect execution pattern A2-1 executes the first change effect that changes the display color of the active display from “blue” to “green” at the timing T1, and changes the display color of the active display at the timing T2. The first change effect that changes from “green” to “red” is executed, and it is designated that the first change effect is not executed at the timing T3.

  For example, the change effect execution pattern B2-1 executes the first change effect that changes the display color of the active display from “blue” to “green” at the timing T1, and the first change effect at the timings T2 and T3. Without executing, at timing T4, a second change effect is added that adds 30 points (accumulated points are 30 points), and at timing T5, 70 points are added (accumulated points are set to 100 points), and meter M is A second change effect is executed to change the display color of the active display from “green” to “red” when the tank is full (accumulated points are subsequently reset to 0 points), and at timing T6, 30 points are added. The second change effect is executed (cumulative points are 30 points), and at timing T7, the second change effect is added (30 points are added) ( Product point is 60 points).

  For example, the change effect execution pattern B2-2 executes the first change effect that changes the display color of the active display from “blue” to “green” at the timing T1, and the first change effect at the timings T2 and T3. Without executing, at timing T4, a second change effect that adds 30 points is executed (accumulated points are 30 points), and at timing T5, a second change effect is added that adds 30 points (accumulated points are 60 points). ) At timing T6, the second change effect is not executed, and at timing T7, 40 points are added (accumulated points are set to 100 points), the meter M is full and the active display color is “green”. The second change effect for changing from “red” to “red” is executed (the accumulated points are thereafter reset to 0 points).

  Timings T1 to T7 are shown in FIG. As described above, the timings T1 to T3 (the execution timing of the first change effect) are set within the normal reach execution period after the reach is established. Also, timings T4 to T7 (execution timing of the second change effect) are set within the super reach execution period after the development of super reach. The meter display period in FIG. 14 is a display period of the meter M (FIG. 18, FIG. 19, etc.) representing the accumulated points accumulated in the second change effect, and in this embodiment, the start timing of super reach (to the super reach) This is the period from the time of development) to the start timing of the last stop symbol firing period. The final stop symbol rolling period is a period during which the last stopped decorative symbol is a symbol for determining whether or not the symbol that constitutes the jackpot combination (in this case, the display of the active display is ended by the start of the final stop symbol rolling period). To do). For example, when reach is established at “7” (when “7” is stopped in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R), the decorative symbol “7” is displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C. "7" or "6" is stopped, for example, by alternately displaying "7" and "6". The meter M is displayed in a period other than the last stop symbol setting period in the super reach period.

  When the execution pattern of the change effect is determined by lottery in step S325, the random number SR1 of the effect random values and the determination ratios of the first to seventh determination examples in FIGS. First to seventh tables configured to be realized (a table in which a determined value to be compared with the random number SR1 is assigned to an execution pattern of a change effect as a determination result and is prepared in the ROM 121). One of them is used.

  The first table that realizes the determination ratio of the first determination example in FIG. 11A is PA3-2 or PB3-2 in which the current variation pattern specifies execution of normal reach (no development to super reach). Reference is made when the final color of the current active display (the final color determined in step S323) is “green”. At this time, the execution pattern of the change effect is determined (selected) as one of A1-1 to A1-2. With the execution patterns A1-1 to A1-2, the final color of the active display is “green” (according to the determination result of step S323).

  The second table for realizing the determination ratio of the second determination example in FIG. 11B is when the current variation pattern is PA3-2 or PB3-2 and the final color of the current active display is “red”. To be referenced. At this time, the execution pattern of the change effect is determined (selected) as one of A2-1 to A2-2. With the execution patterns A2-1 to A2-2, the final color of the active display is “red” (according to the determination result of step S323).

  The third table for realizing the determination ratio of the third determination example in FIG. 11C is when the current variation pattern is PA3-2 or PB3-2 and the final color of the current active display is “gold”. To be referenced. At this time, the execution pattern of the change effect is determined (selected) as A3-1. By the execution pattern A3-1, the final color of the active display is “gold” (according to the determination result of step S323).

  The fourth table that realizes the determination ratio of the fourth determination example of FIG. 12A shows that the current variation pattern specifies execution of super reach A or B (with development to super reach), PA3-3, PA3 -4, PB3-3, or PB3-4, and is referenced when the final color of the current active display is “green”. At this time, the execution pattern of the change effect is determined (selected) as one of B1-1 to B1-2. By the execution patterns B1-1 to B1-2, the final color of the active display is “green” (according to the determination result of step S323).

  The fifth table that realizes the determination ratio of the fifth determination example in FIG. 12B shows that the current variation pattern is PA3-3, PA3-4, PB3-3, or PB3-4, Referenced when the final color is “red”. At this time, the execution pattern of the change effect is determined (selected) as one of B2-1 to B2-6. With the execution patterns B2-1 to B2-6, the final color of the active display is “red” (according to the determination result of step S323).

  The sixth table that realizes the determination ratio of the sixth determination example in FIG. 13A shows that the current variation pattern is PA3-3, PA3-4, PB3-3, or PB3-4, Referenced when the final color is "gold". At this time, the execution pattern of the change effect is determined (selected) as one of B3-1 to B3-7. With the execution patterns B3-1 to B3-7, the final color of the active display is “gold” (according to the determination result of step S323).

  The seventh table for realizing the determination ratio of the seventh determination example in FIG. 13B shows that the current variation pattern is PA3-3, PA3-4, PB3-3, or PB3-4, Referenced when the final color is "rainbow". At this time, the execution pattern of the change effect is determined (selected) as one of B4-1 to B4-3. With the execution patterns B4-1 to B4-3, the final color of the active display is “rainbow” (according to the determination result of step S323).

  In FIG. 11 to FIG. 13, the determination ratio of the execution pattern of change effects in each table is uniform in each table. Therefore, the big hit expectation depends on the final color of the active display and does not depend on the contents of the execution pattern.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the display color of the active display is changed from “blue” having the lowest jackpot expectation level to “green” having the highest jackpot expectation level from the bottom, the first change effect. Only available. That is, in the second change effect, the display color of the active display is not changed from “blue” to “green”. Further, when the active display color is changed from “gold” having the highest jackpot expectation level to “rainbow” having the highest jackpot expectation level, only the second change effect is prepared. That is, in the first change effect, the display color of the active display is not changed from “gold” to “rainbow”. Such a relationship is shown in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 9, after the execution pattern of the change effect is determined in step S325 (after it is determined that the change effect according to the execution pattern selected in step S325 is executed), the current variation pattern is not the reach pattern (step S322). No), when the final color of the active display is “blue” (step S324; No), the presence or absence of execution of other image system effects such as reach effects, the mode of image system effects to be executed, and the like are determined ( Step S326). For example, presence / absence of execution of various effects such as a notice effect (an effect for notifying a big hit expectation) by lottery using various tables prepared in advance in the ROM 121 and an arbitrary random value of the effect random numbers. And its mode. At this time, by referring to a different table according to the current variable display result, fluctuation pattern, etc., the jackpot expectation degree (including super reach execution expectation degree, etc.) according to the presence / absence and execution of the notice effect etc. Make them different. Further, when the current variation pattern is a reach pattern, it is determined to execute a reach effect designated by the change pattern (a reach effect when a reach is established with a decorative symbol constituting the final stop symbol) (PA4). -3, it is determined that normal reach and super reach A that develops from normal reach are executed).

  After that, the effect control CPU 120 determines the start timing of the image effect (reach effect, notice effect, change effect, etc.) determined to be executed in step S322 (predetermined in relation to the effect to be executed and the variation pattern). Setting is made (step S327). The start timing of the change effect is defined by the execution pattern of the change effect determined by lottery in step S325. In step S327, the effect control CPU 120 measures the timer value corresponding to the special figure change time corresponding to the current change pattern, and measures the elapsed time from the start of execution of the variable display provided in the effect control process timer (RAM 122). (Timer for performing) and specifying the type and form of the image system effect determined to be executed and the execution start timing of the image system effect with the timer value of the effect control process timer Are stored in the timer value storage area of the RAM 122 in association with the execution timing specifying timer value (preliminarily set in relation to the image system effect to be executed and the fluctuation pattern (special figure fluctuation time)). To do. For example, if the execution pattern of the current change effect is B2-2, (1) effect specifying data for specifying the first change effect in a mode of changing the display color of the active display from “blue” to “green”; The execution timing specifying timer value corresponding to the timing T1 is stored in association with each other, and (2) 30 points are added to make the accumulated point 30 points (the accumulated point represented by the meter M is changed to 30 points). ) Effect specifying data specifying the second change effect of the aspect and the execution timing specifying timer value corresponding to the timing T4 are stored in association with each other, and (3) 30 points are added to make the accumulated points 60 points. Production specifying data for specifying the second change production of the aspect (changing the accumulated point represented by the meter M to 60 points) and the actual corresponding to the timing T5 The timing specific timer value is stored in association with each other. (4) 40 points are added and the accumulated point is set to 100 points, the meter M is filled up, and the active display color is changed from “green” to “red”. And the effect specifying data for specifying the second change effect in the form of resetting the accumulated points to 0 points (empty the meter M) and the execution timing specifying timer value corresponding to the timing T7 are stored in association with each other. . In this way, the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect specifying data and the execution timing specifying timer value in the timer value storage area so as to execute the change effect according to the execution pattern of the change effect determined by lottery. When there are a plurality of image effects that are determined to be executed, the effect control CPU 120 stores effect specifying data and an execution timing specifying timer value in the timer value storage area for each image effect.

  Thereafter, the CPU 120 for effect control displays an execution instruction (execution start instruction) for the variable display (image effect) of the decorative symbol for deriving the final stop symbol determined in the manner specified by the current variation pattern. (Step S328). The display control unit 123 receives the execution instruction and starts variable display of decorative symbols (hereinafter, the display control unit 123 executes variable display of decorative symbols separately from the CPU 120 for effect control. The display control unit 123 also executes separately from the effect control CPU 120.)

  When the first variation start designation command is received this time, an instruction to reduce the first hold display image by one is supplied to the display control unit 123, and when the second variation start designation command is received this time, An instruction to reduce the two held display images by one is supplied to the display control unit 123 (step S329). Thereby, on the screen of the image display device 5, when the first hold display image is reduced by one, the rightmost first hold display image moves to the display area 5HC and is displayed as the active display, and the other first hold display images are displayed. When the hold display image is shifted one by one to the right and the second hold display image is decreased by one, the leftmost second hold display image moves to the display area 5HC and is displayed as an active display. 2 The hold display image is shifted one by one to the left. The first hold display image and the second hold display image are, for example, blue, and the active display is displayed in blue (normal display color) at the start of display (immediately after moving to the display area 5HC). Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2” (step S330), and the variable display start setting process ends.

(Processing during variable display: step S172)
The variable display in-process is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing during variable display.

  In the variable display process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the timer value of the effect control process timer by 1, and determines whether or not the timer value after the decrement is 0. It is determined whether or not the diagram variation time has elapsed (step S551).

  If the timer value is not 0, that is, if the special figure variation time (which is also the execution period of the variable display of decorative symbols) has not elapsed (step S551; No), is the current start timing of the first change effect? Is determined (step S552). Here, the execution timing specifying timer value that matches the timer value of the current effect control process timer is stored in the timer value storage area, and the effect specifying data corresponding to the execution timing specifying timer value is the first. When the change effect is specified, it is determined that the current time is the start timing of the first change effect. If it is the start timing of the first change effect (step S552; Yes), an instruction to start execution of the first change effect in the form specified by the effect specifying data is supplied to the display control unit 123 (step S553). The display control unit 123 starts executing the first change effect in a mode according to the instruction.

  When the present is not the start timing of the first change effect (step S552; No), after step S553, it is determined whether the present is the start timing of the second change effect (step S554). Here, an execution timing specifying timer value that matches the timer value of the current effect control process timer is stored in the timer value storage area, and the effect specifying data corresponding to the execution timing specifying timer value is second. When the change effect is specified, it is determined that the current time is the start timing of the second change effect. If it is the start timing of the second change effect (step S554; Yes), an instruction to start execution of the second change effect in the form specified by the effect specifying data is supplied to the display control unit 123 (step S555). The display control unit 123 starts executing the second change effect in a mode according to the instruction.

  It is determined whether or not the current timing is the start timing of another image-type effect set in step S327 (effect determined to be executed in the current variable display) (step S557). Here, this determination is performed by determining whether or not the execution timing specifying timer value stored in the timer value storage area matches the timer value of the current effect control process timer. When an execution timing specifying timer value that matches the timer value of the current effect control process timer is stored in the timer value storage area, the start timing of the corresponding image effect (including super reach) is stored. Since there is (step S557; Yes), an instruction to start execution of the image-type effect specified by the effect specifying data stored in the timer value storage area corresponding to the timer value is supplied to the display control unit 123 (step S558). ). The display control unit 123 receives the execution instruction and starts the image-based effect specified by the effect specifying data. The display control unit 123 executes each of the plurality of image effects separately in different layers (displays the background image on the last layer). Note that the super reach to be executed includes a final stop symbol firing period.

  If it is not the start timing of execution of the image effect (step S557; No), after step S558, the variable display in-process is terminated.

  In step S551, if the timer value is 0, that is, if the special symbol variation time has elapsed (step S551; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation designation command has been received from the main board 11 (step S571). ). At this time, if the command has not been received (step S571; No), the variable display in-process is terminated.

  If the symbol confirmation designation command is received (step S571; Yes), the final stop symbol derivation timing is reached, so the display control unit 123 is instructed to derive the final stop symbol (determined decorative symbol) (step S571). S572). In response to the execution instruction, the display control unit 123 ends the variable display of the decorative pattern on the screen of the image display device 5 and derives the fixed decorative pattern (variable display result). Thereafter, a timer value corresponding to the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set in the effect control process timer (step S573). Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” (step S576), and the variable display process is terminated.

(Waiting process per special figure: Step S173)
The special figure waiting process is executed when the value of the production process flag is “3”. In the waiting process per special figure, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command is received from the main board 11. Then, when the hit start designation command is received, it means that “big hit” has occurred, so that the execution instruction (execution start instruction) of the big hit effect (including fanfare) is given to the display control unit 123. Supply. The display control unit 123 receives the execution instruction and starts a big hit effect (image effect) including a fanfare. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”, and the special figure waiting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the hit start designation command has not yet been received, it is determined whether the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed. Specifically, 1 is subtracted from the timer value of the effect control process timer, and it is determined whether the timer value obtained by subtracting 1 is “0”, thereby determining the elapse of the waiting time. If the timer value after subtraction of 1 is not “0”, the hit waiting designation command reception waiting time has not elapsed, so this processing is terminated. If the timer value after subtracting 1 is “0”, it means that the waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command has elapsed, so it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “losing” The value of the production process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value, and this process is terminated.

(Hit processing: Step S174)
The hit process is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the hit process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether a hit end designation command from the main board 11 has been received. If no hit end designation command has been received, this process ends. When a hit end designation command is received, an ending execution instruction (execution start instruction) is supplied to the display control unit 123. The display control unit 123 receives the execution instruction and starts ending (image-based effect). Also, the timer value corresponding to the ending effect execution time (ending waiting time) is set in the effect control process timer, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”, and this process ends.

(Ending process: Step S175)
The ending process is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the ending process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the timer value of the effect control process timer by 1, and determines whether or not the timer value obtained by decrementing by 1 is “0”. finish. When the timer value is “0”, the ending waiting time has elapsed and the ending has been completed. Therefore, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value, and this process is terminated.

(Other)
In the series of processes (steps S170 to S175), when the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value, one variable display or the like has been completed, so the effect control process timer In addition, various data such as various flag states and counter values (those that you do not want to carry over to the next variable display) may be reset as appropriate.

(Screen example when executing the first change effect)
As shown in FIG. 17, the first change effect is executed during the execution of the normal reach. In the first change effect, the star G moves toward the active display X displayed in the display area 5HC and collides (acts) (FIGS. 17A to 17B), changing the display color of the active display. (FIG. 17 (C). In FIG. 17, “blue” is changed to “green”). The change up to the display color is the first change effect (the display color after the change is maintained thereafter).

  The effect mode of the first change effect is basically the same regardless of the execution timing or the like (the display color after the change of the active display may vary depending on the execution pattern of the change effect, but the movement of the star G The route is the same).

(Example of screen when executing second change effect)
18 and 19 are diagrams illustrating an example of execution of the second change effect executed in Super Reach A. FIG. After the development to Super Reach A, the mini display area Z and the meter M are displayed on the image display device 5 (FIG. 18A), and the second change effect is performed in the mini game display area Z. Including games. Note that the mini game display area Z and the meter M are displayed in the meter display period of FIG. 14 (also displayed when the second change effect is not executed). The mini game display area Z and the meter M may be displayed only during the execution period of the second change effect, and may not be displayed during a period other than the execution period of the second change effect. Here, Super Reach A is an effect in which various planets are displayed as backgrounds and characters or the like (not shown) appear. When the execution start timing of the second change effect arrives, the second change effect is started in the mini game display area Z. In the second change effect, a rocket R appears (FIG. 18B), a mini game is performed in which the rocket R destroys an obstacle (not shown) that prevents the rocket R from proceeding, and the obstacle is destroyed. To add points (FIG. 18C, “+30 Pt” image is displayed). The point is added to the accumulated point represented by the meter M. Here, the accumulated point of the meter M changes based on the display of the image “+30 Pt”. When the accumulated point is less than 100 Pt and the meter M does not become full, the second change effect ends with the addition of points (the display color of the active display does not change).

  Thereafter, the second change effect is executed again. When the execution start timing of the second change effect comes again, the second change effect is started in the mini game display area Z. In the second change effect, a rocket R appears (FIG. 19D), a mini game (not shown) is performed in which the rocket R destroys an obstacle, and points are added by the destruction of the obstacle ( FIG. 19E shows an image “+70 Pt”). Here, since the accumulated point reaches 100 Pt by this point addition and the meter M becomes full, the display color of the active display is changed based on the full tank (FIG. 19F). To “gold”). Here, the change up to the display color is the second change effect (the display color after the change is maintained thereafter). Here, based on the display of the image “+70 Pt”, the accumulated point of the meter M changes and the meter M changes to full. Note that the accumulated point (the point represented by the meter M) is reset to 0 due to a change in the display color (when the accumulated point has reached 100 points).

  The effect mode of the second change effect is basically the same regardless of the type of super reach, the execution timing, etc. (the display color after the change of the active display, the point to be added depends on the execution pattern of the change effect) It may be different, but the rocket R and obstacles are common).

(Effects on the embodiment, etc.)
(Effect 1)
In this embodiment, during the normal reach, the first change effect is executed once to change the display color of the active display to the next stage (the display color with the next highest expectation level for big hits). The display color of the active display is changed by executing the two-change effect a plurality of times. That is, the relationship between the number of executions of the change effect and the change in the display color of the active display can be changed during the normal reach period or the super reach period, which increases the variation effect of the change effect. Can be improved.

(Effect 2)
In this embodiment, when the active display is “blue”, it is possible to change the display color of the active display by executing the first change effect once, and the active display is “green” to “ In any case of “gold”, the display color of the active display can be changed by executing the second change effect a plurality of times. In other words, the relationship between the number of executions of the change effect and the change in the display color of the active display can be changed according to the display color of the specific display, which increases the variation effect of the change effect, thereby improving the interest of the game be able to.

(Effect 3)
Moreover, since the execution frequency of a change effect improves by preparing the 2nd change effect which needs to be performed in multiple times in order to change the display color of active display, the interest of a game can be improved.

(Effect 4)
In addition, the possibility that variable display with a high degree of big hit expectation is executed is generally low. For this reason, the execution frequency of the change effect for changing the display color of the active display to “red”, “gold”, or “rainbow” having a high expectation level for the jackpot is generally low, and the change effect can be performed by one change effect as in the past. In the case of an effect that changes the display color of the active display, in many cases, after the change effect that changes the display color of the active display to a relatively low “green” is executed, the display color of the active display is further increased. It is difficult to produce a change effect that changes to the big hit expectation level. Therefore, the execution frequency of the change effect cannot be obtained sufficiently as a whole. In order to increase the frequency of execution of this change effect, a so-called change effect (change effect is executed, but no change including active display or meter M) may be prepared as the change effect. However, in this case, the change effect of gasses frequently occurs, and conversely, the interest of the game is lowered. In this embodiment, by preparing the second change effect that changes the meter M, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game and improve the interest of the game by improving the frequency of execution of the change effect. Such an effect can be said particularly when a pattern (B1-1, B1-2, etc.) in which the display color of the active display does not change despite the second change effect being executed a plurality of times (meter M). Can be changed, so that it is possible to prevent a decrease in the fun of gaming). In addition, since the period in which the second change effect can be executed is later than the period in which the first change effect can be executed, even if the display mode of the active display becomes higher to some extent in the first change effect, By executing the change effect a plurality of times, the execution frequency of the change effect can be improved, and the interest of the game is improved.

(Effect 5)
In the present embodiment, the display color of the active display is not changed from “blue” having the lowest jackpot expectation level to the second “green” from the bottom by the second change effect that needs to be executed a plurality of times (see FIG. 15 etc.) (The change is possible in the first change effect). The big hit expectation degree of “green” is higher than “blue” but lower than other display colors. For this reason, even if the display color of the active display changes to “green”, the player does not have a high sense of expectation for the big hit. If the display color of the active display is changed from “blue” to “green”, if the change effect is performed a plurality of times as in the second change effect, a plurality of change effects are provided for those that do not have high expectations. The performance will be overrun, resulting in excessive performance. In this embodiment, even if the first change effect is changed from “blue” to “green”, the second change effect is not changed from “blue” to “green”. The excess can be prevented. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the game.

(Effect 6)
In this embodiment, the display color of the active display is changed from “gold” having the second highest expected degree of jackpot to “rainbow” by the second change effect, but “rainbow” is changed to “rainbow” by the first change effect. There is no change. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the display color of the active display from quickly reaching the highest jackpot expectation level due to the first change effect (the player's expectation can be maintained).

(Effect 7)
In this embodiment, there is a display color of active display that can be changed by both the first change effect and the second change effect. Specifically, the change effect that is executed when the display color of the active display is changed from “green” to “red” and when the display color is changed from “red” to “gold” is the same as the first change effect. A two-change effect may be used. In this way, by executing both the first change effect and the second change effect for at least a part of the display color change mode (color relationship before and after the change) of the active display, the change effect is executed. Since there are many variations of the pattern, the interest of the game is improved.

(Effect 9)
In addition, the active display is displayed as the hold display image, but the change effect is executed during the display of the active display (that is, not when the display is held, but the variable corresponding to the hold). Since it is executed when the display is executed), it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the variable display.

(Effect 10)
Moreover, since the aspect differs between the first change effect and the second change effect, the effect of the change effect is enhanced, and the entertainment of the game can be improved. Further, in the second change effect, the meter M is used, and when the meter M becomes full, the display color of the active display is changed, so that the player pays attention to the meter M, and the interest of the game is improved. Furthermore, the meter M (accumulated points represented by the meter M) is displayed as an image (an image for notifying point grant displayed in the mini game display area Z) such as “+30 Pt” related to the meter M. Based on this, the player pays attention to the image such as “+30 Pt” and the interest of the game is improved.

(Effect 11)
In this embodiment, since a plurality of execution patterns of the second change effect that are executed until the display color of the active display is changed are prepared (for example, execution patterns B2-1 and B2-2), Variations in the execution pattern of two-change effects can be provided, and the fun of the game is improved.

(Effect 12)
The mini-game display area Z and the meter M, which are used when executing the second change effect, are displayed at times other than when the second change effect is executed, so that the second change effect is executed. Expectation can be given to the player. In addition, the mini game display area Z and the meter M are erased when the final stop symbol turnover period arrives, which disturbs the attention of which symbols the mini game display area Z and the meter M stop as the final stop symbol. Can be prevented.

(Configuration disclosed in this specification, modified example of the above embodiment)
Hereinafter, a configuration taking at least a part of the embodiment disclosed in the present specification as an example, a modification of the embodiment, and the like will be described. At least some of the following modifications can be combined as long as no contradiction occurs. The configuration of the above embodiment and the following configuration can be omitted regardless of whether the configuration is related to the above-mentioned “problem to be solved by the invention” or not (in that case, Can be another invention).

(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that executes variable display (for example, a special game or the like) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player. ,
Specific display means (for example, effect control) that displays a specific display (for example, active display) that has a plurality of modes (for example, display colors, etc.) that are different in display and are related to the variable display and that have different expectations. Display control unit 123 or the like that displays an active display based on an instruction from the CPU 120 for use),
A change effect executing means (for example, a display for executing a change effect based on an instruction from the CPU 120 for effect control) that executes a change effect (for example, a change effect or the like) capable of changing the specific display mode to the next stage. Control unit 123 etc.),
The change effect execution means can execute the change effect once in a predetermined period (for example, a normal reach execution period, etc.) to change the specific display mode to the next stage (for example, the first change). The effect is executed once to change the display color of the active display, etc.), and the change display is executed a plurality of times in a specified period different from the predetermined period (for example, a super reach execution period). Can be changed to the next stage (for example, the second change effect is executed several times until the point reaches 100 points, etc., and the display color of the active display is changed).
Gaming machine.

  The advantageous state may be a certain change state, a short time state, or the like. The gaming machine may be a slot machine or the like, and the advantageous state in this case may be, for example, AT (assist time), ART (assist replay time), RT (replay time), or the like.

  The specific display may be the first or second hold display image or the like. In this case, the change effect may be a prefetch hold display advance notice that changes the mode of the hold display image (the display color or the like may be the same as that of the active display). The prefetch hold display advance notice is executed based on the prefetch determination. The pre-reading determination is performed by, for example, random-reading values MR1, MR3, etc. extracted at the start winning, and a table used for the big hit lottery or the variation pattern lottery, and the display result of the target variable display (target). Is a “big hit”, and whether or not the target variation pattern is to designate execution of super reach. The pre-reading determination is performed at least before the target jackpot lottery or the like (generally, it is performed at the time of starting winning). The predetermined period or the specific period may be a period during which the target is suspended. The prefetch determination is performed on the main board 11 side, for example, and the determination of the presence or absence of execution of the prefetch hold display notice is performed on the presentation control board 12 side, for example. Although the mode of the hold display image notifies the target jackpot expectation degree or the like, the target jackpot expectation degree may be notified by notifying the target super-reach execution expectation degree. Note that the display mode of the hold display image is inherited to the active display.

  The specific display may be a series of displays that are displayed as active display after being displayed as a hold display image. In this case, for example, the predetermined period is a display period of the hold display image (a period in which the target is held, and in this case, the change effect is a prefetch hold display advance notice), and the active display is displayed in the specific period. A period (in this case, execution of the change effect may be determined based on prefetch determination) may be used.

  The specific display mode may be a display color, a shape, a pattern, a display position, or the like. Further, the specific display is not limited to an image, and may be configured by a lamp or the like provided outside the image display device 5. In addition, the specific display may be a predetermined accessory (in this case, the specific display may be the position, inclination, deformation degree, etc. of the accessory). The next stage for the specific display mode is, for example, the one with the next highest expectation.

  The aspect of the change effect is not limited to that of the above embodiment, and any aspect can be adopted (desired effect of displaying an image or the like different from the specific display. The first change effect in the above embodiment is It is also possible to change the mode of specific display without prior notice). It is good also considering the change effect performed by the said predetermined period and a specific period as the same thing. For example, the second change effect in the above embodiment may be the same as the first change effect. In this case, the change effect executed during the super reach, like the first change effect, the star G moves toward the active display X displayed in the display area 5HC and collides (acts) (FIG. 17). ), Points are added by collision. In this case, for example, every time the star G collides with the active display X, the active display X cracks, the surface of the final active display X cracks, and the active display X of the display color after change appears from the inside. (In this case, the meter M is unnecessary). Each aspect of the change effect at each timing may be different. You may prepare the aspect of the 2nd change production which adds 100 or 120 points etc. at a stretch, and changes the display color of active display at once.

  Note that the change effect may include a mode in which the mode of specific display is changed in two or more steps at a time. For example, the active display may be changed from “blue” to “red” by one first change effect. Further, 200 or 240 points may be added by one second change effect, and the display color of the active display may be changed in two steps or more (for example, “green” → “gold”). For change effects (first change effect, second change effect), not only the success effect but also the active display is not changed or the point change is not given. A production that does not change anything) may be prepared. In the specific period, the change effect may be executed a plurality of times, so that the change effect may have a different aspect according to the execution timing. The first change effect may have a common aspect regardless of the execution timing, and the second change effect may have a different aspect according to the execution timing. For example, a plurality of second change effects may be executed along a story. In addition, the first change effect may have a different aspect according to the execution timing, and the second change effect may have a common aspect regardless of the execution timing. As a change in the specific display mode, there may be a case where the expected degree of jackpot is lower after the change than before the change, for example.

  Even if the predetermined period is first and the specific period is later (the specific period is closer to the end timing of the variable display than the predetermined period), the specific period may be first and the predetermined period is later (predetermined The period may be closer to the end timing of the variable display than the specific period). The specific period and the predetermined period do not matter. The predetermined period may be a period before reach and the specific period may be a reach period.

  According to such a configuration, the relationship between the number of executions of the change effect and the change in the specific display mode can be changed depending on the period, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(2) In addition to or instead of the above, the change effect execution means executes the change effect once and changes the specific display mode when the specific display mode is a predetermined stage (for example, “blue” or the like). It is possible to change to the next stage, and when the aspect of the specific display is a specific stage different from the predetermined stage (for example, “green” to “red”, etc.) The specific display mode can be changed to the next stage (for example, see FIG. 15).

  The degree of expectation between the specific stage and the predetermined stage is arbitrary, but the degree of expectation is higher in the specific stage than in the predetermined stage as in the above embodiment. In particular, the predetermined stage has the lowest expectation, and the next stage after the predetermined stage may be the second lowest expectation. Furthermore, it is desirable that the change effect that changes the aspect of the specific display at least from the stage with the lowest expectation to the stage with the second lowest expectation is preferably executed once, and is not executed a plurality of times. Good (excessive effects can be prevented as in effect 5). It should be noted that the change effect or the like that changes the specific display mode from the second lowest expected level to the third lowest expected level may be executed only once and may not be executed a plurality of times.

  According to such a configuration, the relationship between the number of executions of the change effect and the change in the specific display mode can be changed in accordance with the specific display mode before the change, and the fun of the game can be improved.

(3) Hold storage means (for example, a special figure hold storage unit or the like) that stores information related to variable display that has not yet been started (for example, random values MR1 to MR3 as hold data) as hold storage;
Hold display means for displaying a hold display (for example, a hold display image) corresponding to the hold storage (for example, a display control unit 123 for displaying a hold display image based on an instruction from the effect control CPU 120). ,
The specific display is a display based on the hold display (for example, the active display is an image in which the hold display image is moved to the display area 5HC).
The variable display execution period is the predetermined period or the period during which the change display can be executed once and the specific display mode is changed to the next stage when the specific display mode is the predetermined stage. (For example, a period of normal reach).

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

(4) The change effect executed in the predetermined period or the change effect executed once when the specific display mode is the predetermined stage is the first change effect (for example, the first change effect in FIG. 17). Etc.)
The change effect executed in the specific period or the change effect executed a plurality of times when the specific display mode is the specific stage is a second change effect different from the first change effect (for example, FIG. 18). To the second change effect in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, since there are a plurality of types of change effects, the interest of the game can be improved.

(5) The second change effect is based on the fact that the mode of a predetermined display (for example, meter M or the like) different from the specific display has changed to a specific mode (for example, a mode in which meter M is full). The specific display mode is changed to the next stage.

  The predetermined display is displayed only during a period during which the change effect (second change effect) is executed (for example, when the specific display is in a specific stage within the specific period, the meter display period, when the second change effect is executed, etc.). It may be configured to be displayed, or may be displayed at all times (including an accessory, a lamp, etc. described later). The timing for ending the display of the predetermined display or the specific display (timing for erasing) may be arbitrary. For example, the display may be ended by a predetermined effect (the player can thereby end the display). Is easy to understand). The display position of the predetermined display may be any position. When the predetermined display is an image, the predetermined display may be displayed near the active display of the image display device 5 or may be displayed at a corner of the screen. When the predetermined display is always displayed, a period in which the change effect (second change effect) is not executed (for example, a period that is not the specific period (including the predetermined period), and the specific display is other than the specific stage (including the predetermined stage). Etc.), the predetermined display may be used for another purpose. For example, when the predetermined display is the meter M, this is also displayed before the reach or during the normal reach period, and points are given to the meter M by a predetermined effect (the display mode (color and effect) of the meter M is the second change effect). It may be different from the execution time, which makes it easy to understand the usage of the meter M), and when the meter M becomes full, an effect is performed to establish reach or develop into super reach. May be. When the meter M becomes full, a specific notice effect may be executed. Moreover, you may perform the production | generation which transfers to a predetermined production mode, when the meter M becomes full. Further, the predetermined display may be constituted by a lamp group that functions as a predetermined display during a period in which the change effect is executed and functions as a game effect lamp that is turned on / off in accordance with other effects at other times.

  The predetermined display may be such that each time a change effect (second change effect) is executed, the aspect changes stepwise a plurality of times to reach a specific aspect (thus making the change effect a gusset). However, since the player grasps the change effect favorably, the interest of the game is improved). For example, the predetermined display may be realized by a movable accessory whose shape and position gradually change due to a change effect (the shape and position are defined as the specific form). The predetermined display may be realized by an image (for example, an image of a vase or a sphere) that gradually cracks due to a change effect (for example, a completely broken aspect is set as the specific aspect). The predetermined display may be realized by an image (balloon image) that gradually bulges due to the change effect (for example, the maximum bulge or the ruptured aspect is set as the specific aspect). The predetermined display may be an image or the like of a bomb in which the remainder of the ignited conductor is shortened due to the change effect (explosion of the bomb is set as a specific mode). The predetermined display may be provided in an appropriate place such as the game board 2 or the like, and may be configured by a lamp group that is sequentially turned on or off by a change effect (all lighting or extinguishing is set as a specific mode). Further, the predetermined display may be a lamp or the like whose light emission mode changes due to a change effect (a specific lighting mode is a specific mode). Further, a predetermined display may be provided inside the specific display. For example, a lamp group as a predetermined display may be provided in the specific display. The specific display mode (display color) may be represented by the light emission color of the lamp group (the predetermined display mode in which the number of lamps lit gradually changes due to the change effect).

  According to such a configuration, since the player pays attention to the predetermined display, the interest of the game can be improved. Note that the specific display mode may be changed by executing the change effect (second change effect) a plurality of times without using the predetermined display. In this case, for example, every time the change effect (second change effect) is executed, the image or the like is directly applied to the active display like the first change effect, thereby gradually changing the active image itself. It may be good (for example, cracking and finally changing the mode of specific display, changing or raising the shape or level of the specific display (represented by numbers), and when it becomes a specific shape or level. Change the mode of specific display).

  The second change effect may be an effect of accepting a player's operation (for example, an operation on an appropriate operation means such as a button). In that case, each time the second change effect is executed and an operation is accepted (including repeated hits, etc.), the predetermined display may be changed, such as accumulating points or cracking, as described above. In addition, each time the second change effect is executed and an operation is received (including repeated hits), the active image (specific display) itself may be gradually changed (for example, cracked). etc). The predetermined display and the active image (specific display) may be changed by setting a plurality of operations as one set instead of every operation. Finally, the specific display mode is changed to another mode. Similarly to the second change effect, the first change effect may also be an effect of accepting one or more actions of the player (for example, an operation to an appropriate operation means such as a button). In this case, the first change effect may change the specific display mode by one operation or a plurality of operations.

(6) The mode of the predetermined display can be changed based on the display related to the predetermined display (for example, an image of “+70 Pt”) displayed on the display unit (for example, the image display device 5). is there.

  The display related to the predetermined display may be different depending on the specific display. For example, when the predetermined display is a part other than the image display device 5 such as the movable accessory and the lamp group, the display related to the predetermined display is the predetermined display on the screen of the image display device 5. It may be an image that moves in the direction or the like (by driving the movable accessory and the lamp group in accordance with the movement of the image, a sense of unity is produced in the production, and the production effect is improved).

  According to such a configuration, since the player pays attention to the predetermined display and the display related to the predetermined display, the interest of the game can be improved.

(7) There are a plurality of execution patterns of the second change effect that are executed until the specific display mode is changed to the next stage (see, for example, FIGS. 12 to 13, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, for example, variations in production can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved. Note that there are a plurality of execution patterns. When the number of second change effects to be executed before the specific display mode is changed to the next stage is different, the number is the same. When the accumulation method is different (for example, one is 30 + 70 = 100 points and the other is 50 + 50 = 70, etc.).

(8) As a modified example, the combination of the specific display mode and the predetermined display mode is a first combination and an expectation that is controlled to the advantageous state when the combination is the second combination. You may make it differ.

  For example, the jackpot expectation may be made different depending on the display color of the active display and the accumulated points represented by the meter M. For example, a plurality of change effect execution patterns for different final accumulated points (accumulated points displayed after the timing T5) represented by the meter M are prepared, and the execution pattern is determined for each of the big hit time and the lost time. By adjusting the ratio, even if the display color is the same, the expected degree of jackpot is made different according to the accumulated points of the meter M. For example, the big hit expectation is made different for the execution patterns B2-1, B2-2, and B2-5 in FIG. Note that the greater the accumulated points, the higher the jackpot expectation level may be, or a specific accumulated point may have a higher jackpot expectation level than other accumulated points (for example, as a specific point 70 points are expected higher than 90 points, etc.). The degree of jackpot expectation may be varied according to the execution pattern of the first change effect and / or the second change effect (the player pays attention to the execution pattern and the fun of the game is improved).

  According to such a configuration, for example, the player can pay attention to a predetermined display mode and improve the interest of the game. Note that, as in the above-described embodiment, as long as the specific display mode (active display color) is the same, the expectation may be the same regardless of the predetermined display mode (cumulative points).

(9) In the second change effect, the specific display mode is at least in the lowest stage (the stage with the lowest jackpot expectation or the stage with the highest jackpot expectation from the lowest to a predetermined stage above the lowest The second change effect can be executed only when the aspect is higher than a specific stage (for example, “green” to “red” excluding “blue” having the lowest expectation) except for the stage). And may be executed only when “red” except for “blue” and “green” with low expectations).

  According to such a configuration, when the specific display mode is less than the specific level (when the big hit expectation is the lowest level or when the expected level of the big hit is from the lowest level to a predetermined level above the lowest level) Can be prevented from being executed, and the fun of the game can be improved.

(10) The change effect execution means can execute the change effect once and change the specific display mode to the next level when the specific display mode is equal to or higher than the specific level (for example, The first change effect that changes the display mode of the active display from “green” to “red” can be executed (see FIG. 15).

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

(11) The change effect execution means does not execute the second change effect when the specific display mode is the predetermined stage (for example, the display mode of the active display is changed from “blue” to “green”). (Refer to FIG. 15).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the change effect from being executed many times when the specific display mode is at a predetermined stage.

(12) As a modification,
In the change effect, the change effect of the first aspect (for example, a successful change effect or the like) that can change the aspect of the specific display to the next stage and the change effect of the second aspect that cannot be changed to the next stage. (For example, change production of failure)
The change effect execution means can execute the change effect of the first mode a plurality of times and change the mode of the specific display to the next step when the specific display mode is the specific step. Yes (for example, changing the mode of active display to the next stage by executing a success change effect multiple times)
You may do it.

  For example, the second change effect (successful second change effect) is prepared as the change effect of the first aspect, and the change effect of the second aspect is the same as the second change effect. This is realized by preparing a second change effect (effect that does not change what changes upon success) in which R cannot destroy an obstacle and does not change the display mode of point addition and active display.

  When the specific display mode is the predetermined stage, the change display of the first mode may be executed once to change the specific display mode to the next stage. . Further, in the predetermined period, the change effect of the first aspect is executed once to change the specific display aspect, and in the specific period, the change effect of the first aspect is executed multiple times to change the specific display aspect. You may make it make it.

  For example, the change effect of the first mode has been successfully collided by moving toward the active display X displayed in the display area 5HC (the same mode as the first change effect so far). The change effect of the second mode is moved toward the active display X where the star G is displayed in the display area 5HC (so far, the same mode as the first mode), but collides with the active display X. It is good also as a change effect of failure (action which does not have an effect in a change effect of success). When the specific display mode is a predetermined stage (minimum stage, etc.) or the present is within the predetermined period, the success change effect is executed once to change the display color of the active display X, When the aspect is a specific stage (stage above the lowest stage) or the present is within the specific period, the success change effect is executed a plurality of times to change the display color of the active display X (in this case, In the change effect executed before the change, the active display X may be unchanged, or some change such as a crack may be given to the active display X).

  According to such a configuration, for example, the change effect of the second mode is executed, and the change effect of the first mode can be executed a plurality of times, for example, when the specific display mode is changed. The frequency can be increased and the interest of the game can be improved.

(13) As a modified example, when the specific period or the specific display mode is in the specific stage, the failure change effect (effect that does not change the display mode of the specific display) is executed at least once, and then the successful change effect is executed. Thus, the specific display mode may be changed to the next stage.

(14) As a modification,
Light emission control means for controlling the light emission of the light emitting means (for example, the game effect lamp L) (for example, the display control unit 123 for controlling the light emission of the game effect lamp L based on the instruction of the effect control CPU 120),
A specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect (for example, super reach A) (for example, a display control unit 123 for executing super reach A based on an instruction from the CPU 120 for effect control),
The light emission control means includes
The specific display mode is a predetermined level (for example, red) or more, or the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state is a predetermined value (for example, a red jackpot expectation degree. In such a case, the light emission means is controlled to emit light in relation to the specific display (for example, see FIG. 20A),
When the aspect of the specific display is less than a predetermined level or the expectation level controlled to the advantageous state is less than a predetermined value, the light emission means is controlled to emit light in relation to the specific effect (see, for example, FIG. 20B). ,
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  For example, as shown in FIG. 20, a game effect lamp L (provided in the vicinity of the image display device 5 or the like) including an active lamp LA is provided. The game effect lamp L includes a plurality of LEDs, and some of the LEDs are assigned to the active lamp LA. These are controlled by the display control unit 123 and the lamp control board 14. The active lamp LA emits light with the same color (display color) as the display color of the active display X displayed as an image. As a result, the active lamp LA can inform the variable display jackpot expectation degree similarly to the active display X.

  The game effect lamp L is lit in synchronization with a specific effect such as Super Reach A. At this time, when the display colors of the active display X and the active lamp LA are “green”, which is the level of expectation of big hits less than a predetermined standard, the game effect lamp L emits light in the same color including the active lamp LA (active lamp The notification of the degree of jackpot expectation by LA disappears (FIG. 20A). That is, the game effect lamp L is controlled to emit light in relation to the specific effect as a whole including the active lamp LA (note that it may be turned off instead of turning on. The light emission control includes turning off control. The same applies hereinafter). . When the display colors of the active display X and the active lamp LA are “red”, which is the level of expectation of big hits greater than or equal to a predetermined standard, the game effect lamp L emits light in the same color except for the active lamp LA. The display color of red is maintained (notification of the big hit expectation degree by the active lamp LA is maintained) (FIG. 20B). That is, the game effect lamp L is controlled to emit light in association with the specific display.

  According to such a configuration, the light emitting means can be controlled to emit light in accordance with the expected degree of specific display, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  Note that the light emitting means illustrated in FIG. 20 is merely an example. Any light emitting means may be used. The light emitting means may be provided with a plurality of LEDs discretely around the image display device 5, and some of them may be active lamps LA. The active display X may be omitted, and the active lamp LA may be active display (specific display) (the specific display means and a part of the light emitting means may be realized by the same member).

  The specific display means can display the hold display corresponding to the hold storage as the specific display (the hold display mode can also be changed in the same manner as the active display by the pre-read hold display advance notice or the like. The same applies hereinafter). When the variable display is started based on the memory, and the mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold memory is greater than or equal to a predetermined level (for example, red) or a predetermined level of expectation (for example, the level of red expectation) The light can be emitted in a mode according to the stage (for example, a holding display lamp similar to the active lamp LA is provided, and the holding display lamp emits red when the holding display is red). According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

  The specific display means can display a corresponding display (for example, active display) corresponding to the variable display being executed as the specific display, and the light emitting means can display an aspect (for example, active display) according to the display mode of the corresponding display. The display color) may be able to emit light. According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

  The specific display means can display, as the specific display, a hold display corresponding to the hold storage (for example, the hold display is a graphic display) and a corresponding display corresponding to the variable display being executed (for example, an active display). When the hold display is displayed corresponding to one hold memory, the light emission means is controlled in association with the specific effect, and the corresponding display is displayed corresponding to the variable display being executed based on the one hold memory. When being displayed, it is possible to perform light emission control of the light emitting means in relation to the corresponding display (for the hold display image, the light emission control as shown on the right side of FIG. 20A is performed, and for the active display, The light emission control as shown on the right side of FIG. 20B may be performed). It is possible to prevent a decrease in amusement interests.

  The specific display means can display a hold display corresponding to the hold storage and a corresponding display corresponding to the variable display being executed as the specific display, and the hold display is in accordance with the expectation level controlled to the advantageous state. It is displayed in any one of a plurality of stages, and when the stage of the hold display is equal to or higher than a predetermined stage (for example, red or higher), the display of the corresponding display is performed from the time when the hold display is displayed. Thus, it is possible to control the light emission of the light emitting means (from the display of the hold display image to the display of the active display, the active lamp LA is turned on with a display color corresponding to the display color of the specific display). Good. According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

  The specific display means can display a hold display corresponding to the hold storage as the specific display, and the hold display is displayed in any one of a plurality of display forms with different degrees of expectation controlled to an advantageous state. When the expectation level according to the display mode of the hold display is equal to or higher than the predetermined expectation level (for example, when it is higher than the expectation level of red), the light emission control of the light emitting unit may be performed in association with the hold display ( A hold display lamp similar to the active lamp LA is provided, and the hold display lamp is caused to emit light in a display color corresponding to the display color of the hold display as shown in FIG. According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

  The light emitting means can emit light in a manner different from the manner in which light is emitted in relation to the specific display when the light is emitted in relation to the specific effect (the active lamp LA is a color other than the display color of the active display). Light up). According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily understand whether the light is emitted in relation to the specific effect or the specific display, and misunderstanding can be prevented.

  First light emitting means that can emit light in relation to the specific display (for example, active lamp LA) and second light emitting means that cannot emit light in relation to the specific display (for example, game effect lamp L other than active lamp LA) A plurality of light emitting means (for example, a game effect lamp L), and during the execution of the specific effect, the light emission control of the first light emitting means is performed in association with the specific display. You may make it perform light emission control of a 2nd light emission means in relation to an effect (FIG.20 (B) etc.). The light emission control of the light emitting means related to the specific display and the light emission control of the light emitting means related to the specific effect can coexist, and a decrease in the game entertainment can be prevented.

  The specific display mode includes at least the first mode (for example, green) and the second mode (for example, red) having a high advantage, and the change effect execution means displays the specific display as the change effect. An effect of changing the aspect from the first aspect to the second aspect can be executed, and the change effect can be executed at a different ratio after the change effect according to the execution mode of the executed change effect. Good. For example, a plurality of change effects are provided, and when the executed change effect is the first aspect, the change effect is not executed thereafter, and when the executed change effect is the second aspect, the change effect is executed thereafter. According to such a structure, the interest in the case where a change effect is performed can be improved.

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

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

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

(14) Besides, the image display operation in the image display device for executing the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the sound output operation in the speaker, the game effect lamp and the decoration LED Various production operations including the lighting operation in can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

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

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

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Specific display means for displaying a specific display having a plurality of aspects with different expectation levels controlled by the advantageous state, the display being related to a variable display;
Change effect execution means for executing a change effect capable of changing the aspect of the specific display to the next stage,
The change effect execution means can execute a change effect once when the specific display mode is at a predetermined stage to change the specific display mode to the next stage. It is possible to change the aspect of the specific display to the next stage by executing a change effect a plurality of times at a specific stage different from the predetermined stage.
Gaming machine.

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