JP2019004974A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To improve a presentation effect on a specific display in a first mode.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: presentation display means (an image display device 5) for performing a presentation display; variable display means (the image display device 5) for performing a variable display on the basis of an establishment of a second start condition and after an establishment of a first start condition; and specific display means (reservation display lamp 25D) capable of displaying a specific display in a first mode that is a mode corresponding to a situation where the first start condition is not established, and in a second mode that is a mode corresponding to a situation where the first start condition is established but the second start condition is not established and that is a mode different from the first mode. An increase control for increasing the specific display in the first mode can be performed, corresponding to an establishment of the second start condition.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 39

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes variable display.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is obtained. Some are paid out to players. Furthermore, a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information such as special symbols (also referred to as “fluctuation”) when a game medium wins a predetermined winning area (starting winning occurs) is provided. Some of the information is displayed in a variable display state, and when the result is a special game result (for example, a jackpot symbol), the player is controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, controlled to a jackpot game state). .

  As such a gaming machine, when a game medium is won in a winning area (when a start winning is generated), information relating to variable display is stored as a holding memory, and a holding display corresponding to the holding memory is stored in a predetermined area. There is something to display. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine in which a start memory display area is divided into a plurality of small areas, and one start memory display (hold display) is displayed in one small area.

JP2015-139638A

  In the gaming machine that displays information related to variable display that is not executed as described above, there is room for further enhancing the effect.

  This invention is made in view of the said actual condition, and it aims at providing the gaming machine which improved the production effect regarding a display.

(1) effect display means (for example, image display device 5) for executing effect display;
The starting condition (for example, the game ball has entered the first start winning opening in a state where the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value (4), and the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value (4). After the fact that a game ball has entered the second start winning opening in the state (No determination in S202 or No determination in S205) is established, the start condition (for example, variable display of special symbols is not executed) In addition, variable display means (for example, a first special symbol display device) that executes variable display based on the fact that it is not controlled even in the big hit gaming state (No determination in S231, No determination in S235), etc. 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, image display device 5),
A first mode (for example, a blank mode when there is no hold storage) corresponding to the fact that the start condition is not satisfied, and the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied Specific display (for example, as shown in FIG. 30, for example, a blank mode or an effective mode) by a second mode (for example, a valid mode when there is a reserved memory) that is different from the first mode. Specific display means (for example, hold display lamp 25D) capable of displaying
Increase control execution means (for example, the production control CPU 120) capable of executing the increase control (for example, the increase control in FIG. 39C) for increasing the specific display of the first mode in response to the establishment of the start condition. ).

  According to such a configuration, since the increase control of the specific display of the first aspect corresponding to the fact that the start condition is not satisfied is performed, it is possible to improve the rendering effect for the specific display of the first aspect. .

(2) effect display means (for example, image display device 5) for executing effect display;
Variable display (for example, in the case of a pachinko game machine, the variable display of the first special figure, the variable display of the second special figure, and the variable display of the production symbol, and in the case of a slot machine, a plurality of identifiable symbols. Variable display means (for example, in the case of a pachinko gaming machine, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special display device) that can execute rotation of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel arranged on the outer periphery in a predetermined order. A symbol display device 4B and an image display device 5; in the case of a slot machine, a reel motor for rotating each reel provided corresponding to each of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel),
A specific display can be displayed corresponding to a variable display that has not been executed, and a predetermined condition related to the variable display (for example, a start condition in the case of a pachinko gaming machine, or one or more to be performed in the future in the case of a slot machine) Among the games (variable display), the transition to the advantageous state (AT, ART, AT or ART number additional zone, or high probability zone for shifting to AT or ART) is determined internally) The first mode is a mode corresponding to the fact that is not established (for example, in the case of a pachinko machine, it is a blank mode, and in the case of a slot machine, the expected transition to the advantageous state is low (the possibility of shifting is 0 A low expectation degree mode informing that the predetermined condition is satisfied) and a second mode (example) corresponding to the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied and different from the first mode For example, it is an effective mode in the case of a pachinko machine, and a high expectation mode informing that a transitional attitude to an advantageous state is high in a slot machine (including a case where the possibility of shifting is 100%) Specific display means capable of displaying a specific display (for example, a hold display lamp 25D in the case of a pachinko game machine),
Increase control execution means capable of executing increase control for increasing the specific display of the first mode (for example, increase control in FIG. 39C in the case of a pachinko game machine) in response to execution of variable display (For example, in the case of a pachinko gaming machine, it is a CPU 120 for effect control, and in the case of a slot machine, it has a sub control unit (sub CPU)).

  According to such a configuration, since the increase control of the specific display of the first aspect corresponding to the fact that the predetermined condition related to the variable display is not satisfied, the effect of the specific display of the first aspect is obtained. Can be improved.

(3) The gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The specific display means is a light emission display means,
The first mode and the second mode are different in light emission mode.

  According to such a configuration, since it is a mode that emits light not only when displaying the specific display of the second mode but also when displaying the specific display of the first mode, the decoration effect of the specific display is enhanced. Can do.

(4) The gaming machine of (3) above,
Prefetch determination means for performing prefetch determination on a variable display corresponding to the specific display of the second aspect;
Preliminary control capable of executing preliminary control for changing the specific display mode of the target of the determination result to a mode different from the first mode and the second mode based on the determination result determined by the prefetch determination unit. Execution means.

  According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved by controlling to change the mode of specific display based on the prefetch determination.

(5) The gaming machine of (3) above,
Prefetch determination means for performing prefetch determination on a variable display corresponding to the specific display of the second aspect;
Based on the determination result determined by the prefetch determination means, the advance notice can be executed to change the plurality of specific display modes of the second mode to different modes from the first mode and the second mode. Control execution means.

  According to such a configuration, the interest of the game can be improved by controlling to change the mode of specific display based on the prefetch determination.

(6) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
Change control for changing the specific display from the first mode to the second mode when the start condition or the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in FIG. 31 (1), (B1) in FIG. 33) It further includes change control execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of (B1) in FIG. 31 (1) and FIG. 33) capable of executing a change effect.

  According to such a configuration, the specific display changes from the first mode to the second mode through change control, so that the establishment of the start condition or the predetermined condition can be recognized by the player with an enhanced effect.

(7) The gaming machine of (6) above,
When the start condition or the predetermined condition is satisfied during the execution of the increase control, the increase control is stopped and the change control is executed (for example, as shown in (1) to (2) of FIG. 36). , Stop the increase effect and execute the change effect).

  According to such a configuration, the player can recognize early that the start condition or the predetermined condition is satisfied.

(8) The gaming machine of (6) above,
When the start condition or the predetermined condition is satisfied during the execution of the increase control, the change control is executed after the increase control ends (for example, (4) to (6) in FIG. 32, ( As shown by E2) to (G2), a process of executing a change effect after the end of the increase effect).

  According to such a configuration, the player can concentrate on the game without causing the player to feel uncomfortable.

(9) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (8) above,
Movement control (for example, (4) to (5) in FIG. 31, (E1) to (F1) in FIG. 31) that moves the specific display of the first aspect when the start condition or the predetermined condition is satisfied. The movement control execution means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control that executes the processes (4) to (5) in FIG. 31 and (E1) to (F1) in FIG. 33) capable of executing the movement effects as shown in FIG. Prepare.

  According to such a configuration, the movement control of the specific display of the first aspect is executed, so that the effect can be improved and the interest can be improved.

(10) The gaming machine of (9) above,
In the movement control, the specific display of the first mode and the specific display of the second mode are moved (for example, as shown by (12) to (14) in FIG. 32 and (C3) to (D3) in FIG. And a process of moving between the specific display of the blank mode and the specific display of the effective mode.

  According to such a configuration, the movement control in which the specific display of the first aspect and the specific display of the second aspect move together is executed, and the effect can be further enhanced.

(11) The gaming machine according to (9) or (10) above,
When the specific display of the first aspect and the specific display of the second aspect are moved in the movement control, the movement aspect differs between the specific display of the first aspect and the specific display of the second aspect (for example, As shown by (11) to (13) in FIG. 32 and (C3) to (D3) in FIG. 35, the movement mode of the first mode is a jumping movement, and the movement mode of the second mode is a parallel movement).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the control from becoming monotonous in the movement control and to improve the effect.

(12) The gaming machine according to any of (9) to (11) above,
When the start condition or the predetermined condition is satisfied during the movement control, the change control is executed after the movement control ends (for example, (12) to (14) in FIG. 32, ( As shown by D3) to (E3), the change effect is executed after the movement effect).

  According to such a configuration, the player can concentrate on the game without causing the player to feel uncomfortable.

(13) The gaming machine according to any of (9) to (11) above,
When the start condition or the predetermined condition is established during the execution of the movement control, the specific display of the second mode is displayed after the movement control is completed (for example, in (2) to (3) of FIG. 37). As shown, a specific indication of the effective mode is displayed without changing effects).

  According to such a configuration, the player can recognize early that the start condition or the predetermined condition is satisfied.

(14) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (13) above,
Special control for changing the display mode of the specific display of the first mode to a special mode (for example, a special control for changing the mode of the specific display of the blank mode as shown in (B4), (C4), (D4) of FIG. 38) Special control execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes effects as shown in (B4), (C4), and (D4) of FIG. 38) are further provided.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on the change in the specific display of the first aspect, and thus it is possible to improve the effect.

(15) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (14) above,
The display mode of the specific display of the second mode is a plurality of stages having different degrees of advantage (for example, the colors of the hold display and the active display are the three levels of blue, green, and red in the order of decreasing the big hit expectation) Display change control execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the winning process in step S170 and the change effect setting process in step S528) capable of executing display change control that can be changed to any one of the display modes is further provided. Prepared,
The display change control execution means includes
First change control that can be changed from a display mode of the specific display before the change to an advantageous display mode of one or more steps (for example, change effect A and change effect B that can be executed when changing to one of blue, green, and red) )
And second change control (for example, change effect C that can be executed only when the display mode of the specific display after the change changes to a display mode (for example, red) of a specific stage among the plurality of stages) (For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines any change effect pattern A, B, or C in step S701 and executes it in the variable display effect process in step S172).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect.
Further, as a conventional technique, there is a gaming machine in which a hold display (hold display) corresponding to a variable display that has not yet started is performed. For example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-233437, there is a case where an effect is executed and the display mode such as the color of the hold display changes. However, at the time when the action effect is executed, the player cannot assume how the display mode of the hold display changes, and the effect may be reduced.

  The inventions according to the following (1) to (5) have been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine with improved rendering effects. The gaming machines (1) to (15) may further include the following gaming machine configurations (1) to (5).

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present application is:
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs variable display (for example, variable display of special symbols) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
Specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to variable display (for example, hold display or active display) (for example, the processing of step S532 is executed, the hold display is displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H, and the active display area Effect control CPU 120) for displaying an active display on 5HA,
Any one of multiple stages with different degrees of advantage in the display mode of the specific display (for example, the colors of the hold display and the active display are the three stages of blue, green, and red in the order of the expected degree of jackpot) Change control execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes a winning time process in step S170 and a change effect setting process in step S528) capable of executing change control that can change the display mode;
The change control execution means includes
First change control that can be changed from a display mode of the specific display before the change to an advantageous display mode of one or more steps (for example, change effect A and change effect B that can be executed when changing to one of blue, green, and red) ) And second change control (for example, a change effect that can be executed only when the display mode of the specific display after the change changes to a display mode (for example, red) of a specific stage among a plurality of stages) C) can be executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines one of the change effects A, B, and C in step S701 and executes it in the variable display effect process in step S172). .

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect.
(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The specific stage is a stage having a high degree of advantage among a plurality of stages (for example, a red jackpot expectation degree is high among three stages of blue, green, and red).

  According to such a configuration, the player's expectation for the second change effect can be improved.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
There are a plurality of types of the first change control (for example, change effect A and change effect B), and the rate at which the display mode of the specific display changes depends on which first change control is executed (for example, change effect A). In some cases, the color of the hold display or active display does not change during execution, while the color of the hold display or active display always changes during execution of the change effect B).

With such a configuration, attention can be paid to the type of first change control.
(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The change control execution means includes
Special control (for example, change effect E) for changing the display mode of the specific display and specific control (for example, change effect D) can be executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 uses the change effects D and E in step S701). Any change effect pattern is determined and executed in the variable display effect process in step S172),
In the specific control, the rate of change of the display mode of the specific display in a plurality of stages is higher than that in the special control (for example, in the case of the change effect E in the period of one variable display, the color of the hold display or active display is changed. While the change is only once, in the case of the change effect D, the color change of the hold display or active display must be multiple times)
In the specific control, when the display mode of the specific display changes in a plurality of stages, the stepwise display mode change of the specific display can be continuously displayed (for example, in the change effect D, the hold display color is white. , Blue, green, red).

According to such a structure, the interest regarding the change of a display mode can be improved.
(5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The change control execution means includes
Special control (for example, change effect E) for changing the display mode of the specific display and specific control (for example, change effect D) can be executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of the change effects D in step S701). The change effect pattern is determined and executed in the variable display effect process in step S172),
In the specific control, the rate of change of the display mode of the specific display is higher than that in the special control (for example, there may be a so-called gusset in which the color of the hold display or active display does not change when the change effect E is executed, When executing D, the color of the hold display or active display must change)
In the specific control, a candidate indicating whether the specific display is one of a plurality of display modes is displayed to notify whether the display mode changes (for example, in the change effect D, FIG. 29B). (The color of the hold display gradually changes as shown in (D1)).

  According to such a structure, the interest regarding the change of a display mode can be improved.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a figure for demonstrating random value MR1-MR3. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the determination process at the time of a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table and a jackpot classification determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a loss fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows an example of the selection ratio of the color change pattern according to the holding | maintenance order and the fluctuation pattern in the case of holding 1 and holding 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the selection ratio of the color change pattern according to the holding | maintenance order in the case of the holding | maintenance 3, and a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows an example of the selection rate of the color change pattern according to the holding | maintenance order in the case of the hold | maintenance 4, and a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows an example of holding information. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a change effect setting process. It is a figure which shows an example of a change production pattern. It is a figure which shows an example of the determination ratio of a change production pattern. It is a figure which shows an example of the determination ratio of the presence or absence execution execution of a change effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the display at the time of change production A, B, and C execution. It is a figure which shows an example of the display at the time of change production A (gase), B, and C execution. It is a figure which shows an example of the display at the time of change production C execution. It is a figure which shows an example of the display at the time of change production D execution. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display mode of a specific display. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the execution timing of the production | presentation regarding a specific display (it starts from the state of the number of pending storages 0). It is a timing chart which shows an example of the execution timing of the production | presentation regarding a specific display (it starts from the state of the number of reservation memory | storage numbers 4). It is a figure which shows an example of a display when the production | presentation regarding a specific display is performed. It is a figure which shows an example of a display when the production | presentation regarding a specific display is performed. It is a figure which shows an example of a display when the production | presentation regarding a specific display is performed. It is a figure which shows the execution timing of the production | presentation regarding specific display, and the modification of a display. It is a figure which shows the execution timing of the production | presentation regarding specific display, and the modification of a display. It is a figure which shows an example of the display of the effect which changes the specific display of a 1st aspect to a special aspect. It is a figure which shows the modification which performs a hold display with a hold display lamp.

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

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

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the image display device 5, in response to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, variation of decorative symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol can be changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5. The confirmed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the display result is stopped and displayed. Note that the confirmed decorative design may be different from the decorative design displayed during variable display. For example, a decorative pattern other than the scrolled decorative pattern may be a confirmed decorative pattern.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is synchronized. Then, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be distinguished from each other is performed, and a finalized decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

On the screen of the image display device 5, a start winning memory display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure game is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball enters the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on a start winning by (for example, passing). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In this embodiment, the hold display is performed by displaying the same number of symbols as the variable display being held (in this embodiment, it is a circle or the like, and is also referred to as a hold display symbol hereinafter). One hold display symbol corresponds to one variable display held. The held variable display corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is represented by the hold display pattern displayed in the left area toward the start winning memory display area 5H. The held variable display corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is represented by the hold display symbol displayed in the right region toward the start winning memory display area 5H.

  For example, the start condition of the special figure game (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is established by the occurrence of the first start prize where the game ball enters the first start prize opening. If the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not established, the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by one (increment) And the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when a second start prize is entered in which a game ball enters the second start prize opening, a special figure game start condition (second start condition) using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. If the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by one (increment) And the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

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

  In addition to the start winning memory display area 5H or in place of the start winning memory display area 5H, a display for displaying the number of special figure reserved memories may be provided. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED). Here, the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are displayed according to the number of lighted LEDs.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, an active display area 5HA is arranged in the vicinity of the start winning storage display area 5H. In the active display area 5HA, display corresponding to the variable display being executed is performed. The display in the active display area 5HA is referred to as an active display (also referred to as a variable display compatible display, a digestion display, or a current display). In the active display area 5HA, for example, the first erased (digested) in the start winning memory display area 5H in response to the start of the special game using the first special figure when the first start condition is satisfied. An active display corresponding to the hold display is performed. Further, in the active display area 5HA, for example, in response to the start of the special game using the second special figure when the second start condition is established, the active display area 5HA is erased (digested) in the start winning memory display area 5H. An active display corresponding to the second hold display is performed.

A movable effect member 60 is provided in the vicinity of a predetermined edge in the display area of the image display device 5 (here, near the right side). The movable effect member 60 is tilted toward the left side of FIG. 1 with the lower end portion as a fulcrum on the image display device 5 side by the rotational drive of the movable effect member motor 61 shown in FIG. 2, and the upper end portion in the image display device 5. A production model (production equipment device for production) that advances to the front of the display area is configured. That is, the movable effect member 60 can be changed between a non-tilting state extending in the vertical direction and the above-described tilting state by rotational driving of the movable effect member motor 61 shown in FIG.

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

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the gaming ball does not enter the second start winning opening. To. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the on state, so that the game ball can enter the second start winning opening. Put it in a state. Note that the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter the second start winning opening, while the expanded opening state when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. However, it may be configured so that the game ball is difficult to enter. As described above, the normal variable winning ball device 6B has the first variable state such as the open state or the expanded open state where the game ball can enter the second start winning port, the closed state where the game ball cannot enter, or the difficult entry. It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a normally open state. The first variable state may be a state in which the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening as compared with the second variable state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A hitting operation handle (operation knob) 31C operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area is provided at the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like.

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

For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. A controller sensor unit 35 </ b> A (see FIG. 2) including a tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilt operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 31 </ b> A.

  The member forming the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B (a player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). 2). The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35 </ b> B that detects the player's operation act on the push button 31 </ b> B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31 </ b> B.

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

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

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals (detection signals indicating that a game medium has been passed or entered) from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 uses a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for driving each solenoid such as a signal for turning the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82 on or off) from the game control microcomputer 100 for a normal electric accessory. And the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 100. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of an effect symbol that is variably displayed on the image display device 5 in response to variable display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the fluctuation patterns that can be used, which will be described later, there are fluctuation commands corresponding to the fluctuation patterns specified by the numbers. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 120 controls the image display device 5 to start variable display of effect symbols.

  The command 8A01 (H) is an effect control command (first start prize opening designation command) for notifying that when a game ball enters the first start prize opening. The command 8A02 (H) is an effect control command (second start winning port designation command) for notifying that when a game ball enters the second starting winning port.

  The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are effect control commands that indicate the contents of the determination result at the time of winning, and are effect control commands that indicate whether or not to win a big win as the determination result at the time of winning and the type of jackpot. . The effect control microcomputer 120 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands. Command 8C01 (H) (display result 1 designation command) designates a loss. Command 8C02 (H) (display result 2 designation command) designates 15R big hit and probability change. Command 8C03 (H) (display result 3 designation command) designates 15R big hit and uncertain change.

Command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation start designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation start designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation start designation command and the second symbol variation start designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol identification command (or symbol variation start designation command).

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 120 ends the variable display (variation display) of the effect symbol and derives and displays the display result.

  The command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started (at the time of initial setting). Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed (initial setting at the time of resumption). When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, initialization designation is performed. Send a command. Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  Command A001 (H) is an effect control command (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command) that designates the start of fanfare (start of big hit gaming state) in the case of 15 rounds of big hit.

  In the big hit game state, the fanfare is executed first, and then the special big prize ball device 7 which is the big prize opening is opened (round game etc.), the main big hit game is executed, and the big hit game is executed. The ending is executed after the game. The fanfare is an effect that informs or suggests that the jackpot game state has started, that is, that the jackpot game will start. The ending is an effect of notifying that the big hit game state has ended, that is, that the big hit game has ended.

  The command A2XX (H) is an effect control command (specifying command for opening a special prize opening) that designates opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A3XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big prize opening) that designates closing of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 of the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  Command A601 (H) is an effect control command (big hit end designation command: ending designation command) that designates the start of ending.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) that designates that the gaming state is the normal state (normal gaming state). Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state designation command) for designating that the gaming state is a time-short (advantageous) state. The command B1XX (H) is an effect control command (time reduction number designation command) for designating the remaining number of times of the time reduction (advantageous) state (how many times the time reduction state continues until the variable display is finished). “XX” in the command B1XX (H) indicates the remaining number of time-saving (advantageous) states.

Command C0XX (H) is an effect control command (total reserved memory number designation command) for designating a total reserved memory number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the total number of reserved memories. Command C1XX (H
) Is an effect control command (first reserved memory number designation command) for designating the first special figure reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C1XX (H) indicates the number of first special figure hold memory. Command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number designation command) for designating the second special figure reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C2XX (H) indicates the second special figure holding memory number.

  The command C6XXH is an effect control command indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning. As the determination result at the time of winning, the determination result (variation pattern type) of the determined value range of the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type. ) Is a variation category command (each corresponding to a variation pattern XX). That is, as with the variation pattern command, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used, which will be described later, there is a command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by that number.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, thereby executing the process of controlling the effect operation by the effect electrical component. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various variation data temporarily stored, the receiving control CPU 120 for receiving input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12, and the effect control CPU 120 to the outside of the effect control board 12 A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting image data to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected. Furthermore, wiring for transmitting a predetermined drive command signal to the motor drive circuit 16 for driving the movable effect member motor 61 for operating the movable effect member 60 is also connected to the effect control board 12. .

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

In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination table, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The effect control pattern is, for example, from process data including effect control execution data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) associated with the effect control process timer determination value, an end code, and the like. It is configured. RA mounted on production control board 12
M122 stores various data used for controlling the rendering operation.

  The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 generates various commands. For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the contents to be displayed by the image display device 5 and outputs a display control command to the display control unit 123 according to the determination. The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120, and generates image data. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a microprocessor for image processing called a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a GCL (Graphics Controller LSI), or more generally a DSP (Digital Signal Processor). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

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

  With the configuration as described above, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123. Further, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the sound control board 13 to output sound, or turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 and decoration LEDs via the lamp control board 14. , Display an effect image on the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123, or drive the movable effect member motor 61 by driving the movable effect member motor 61 via the motor drive circuit 16. . In this way, various effects (such as effects to increase the game, such as reach effects, movable effect member effects, and message effects in which the image display device 5 displays a message image for the player, which will be described later), are executed. .

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

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

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol starting condition for executing the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 20 is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed. Whether or not the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is set as “predetermined per symbol” as the predetermined specific display result is determined when the normal symbol game is started by the normal symbol display 20 or the like. Is determined (predetermined) before derivation display.

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

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

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

As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is a lose symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, the special winning opening is continued for a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the special winning opening and a winning ball is generated. A round game (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “15”) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of special symbols, when a big hit symbol indicating the numbers “3” and “5” is derived and displayed, the big hit type becomes “non-probable change”, and the big hit symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed. When it is made, the big hit type becomes “probability change”. When the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, as a round game in the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state (a big winning opening is in an open state) advantageous to the player. A normal open round in which the upper limit time to be performed is a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds) is executed. The big hit game state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a normal open big hit state or a first specific game state.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the jackpot type becomes “non-probable”, and when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed The type is “probable change”. When the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, as a round game in the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state (a big winning opening is in an open state) advantageous to the player. A normal open round in which the upper limit time to be performed is a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds) is executed.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” (hit probability) is controlled to be a positive change state that is higher than the normal state based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied. There is. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as the start of the next big hit gaming state is satisfied. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The time-short state includes a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state, and for example, the average variable display time is different. The short-time state is controlled to continue until one of the short-time end conditions is established first, among the fact that a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed and the next big hit gaming state has been started. . Note that the probability change state is controlled to continue until one of the probability change end conditions is satisfied first, between a predetermined number of variable displays being executed and the next big hit gaming state being started. You may be made to do.

  As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a short-time state. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probability change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a time reduction state and a probability change state.

In the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) and the second variable state (in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening than in the normal state. Closed or normally open). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. Thus, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “time-short control” or “high base control”). Is done. By controlling in such a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is achieved.

  Note that the time-short state in which the high opening control is performed is also referred to as “high base state”, “high base”, and the like, and the game state that is not the time-short state is also referred to as “low base state”, “low base”, or the like. The probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as “high probability state”, “high probability”, and the like, and the gaming state that is not the probability variation state is also referred to as “low probability state”, “low probability”, or the like. The gaming state when in the probable change state and the short time state is also referred to as “high-accuracy high base state”, “high-accuracy high base”, or the like. The gaming state when the state is in the short-time state without being in the probable change state is also referred to as “low-accuracy base state”, “low-accuracy base”, or the like. The game state when the state is in the probabilistic state without being in the short-time state is also referred to as “highly accurate low base state”, “highly accurate low base”, or the like. The normal state that does not become either the short-time state or the probability variation state is also referred to as “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy low base”, or the like.

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

  Further, the game value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to paying out a game ball as a prize ball or giving a score. For example, the game value can be controlled to a big hit game state or a special game state such as a probable change state. Control, the upper limit of the number of round games that can be executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “7”), and the game is executed in a short time state. The upper limit number of possible variable displays becomes a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is larger than the second probability (for example, 1/50). A high first probability (for example, 1/20), and the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control in the big hit gaming state without being controlled in the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (eg, “5”). Many Such part or all of it to be the first communication Chang number (e.g. "10"), it may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

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

  Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative design that has not yet been stopped when the decorative design that is stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination ("reach variation design"). Is also a display mode in which the variation continues, or a display mode in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display mode in which all or a part of the combination is changed and changed in synchronization.

  Corresponding to the reach mode, the decorative pattern fluctuation speed is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative pattern is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing different rendering operations from before reaching the reach mode May be. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like before reaching the reach mode. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the operation mode.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of being a “hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “hit reliability”, “expectation” or “hit expectation”) differs depending on the production mode in each reach production. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, super A, super B, and super C are preset. The reach effects of Super A to C are reach effects in which a plurality of characters fight. Hereinafter, the reach production of super A to C will be referred to as super reach A to C, and the normal reach production may be referred to as normal reach.

  Super reach A to C are reach effects in which a plurality of characters fight. In the super reach A to C, for example, the fighting characters may be different, and each of the super reach A to C may be set to a different production mode. In Super A or B, when the predetermined character wins the battle, the variable display result is “big hit”, and when the predetermined character loses the battle, the variable display result is “lost”. When the super reach C is executed, the super reach A may be executed after the super reach C is executed (there may be developed to the super reach A). When the super reach C is executed but the super reach A is not developed (for example, when a predetermined character loses the battle), the variable display result is “lost”. On the other hand, when it develops to Super Reach A (for example, when a predetermined character wins the battle), the variable display result may be a “hit”.

Depending on which reach production is executed, the variable display result of the variable display may be “big hit” (in this embodiment, the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”). Expectation level of jackpot) changes. For example, the big hit expectation is higher when super reach A or B is executed than when normal reach is executed. In addition, among the super reach, when the super reach A (including the case of development from the super reach C) is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the super reach B is executed.

  The expectation degree of jackpot is, for example, (probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of being the jackpot) / {(the probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of being the big hit) + (other than the time of the big hit) (Probability that the effect is executed) × (probability of not winning the jackpot)} (when the big hit expectation is “1”, the variable display result is always “big hit”. Same for degrees).

  When the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. As an example, a combination of big hits is determined by stopping and displaying the same decorative symbols all together on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It is only necessary that the decorative design is derived and displayed.

  When the big hit type is “non-probable change”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the non-probable big hit combination are referred to as non-probable variation symbols.

  When the jackpot type is “probable change”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable variable big hit combination may be derived, or a definite decorative symbol that is a probable variable big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are the fixed decorative symbols that are probable big hit combinations. Among the decorative patterns of “8”, any one of the decorative patterns whose pattern numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined active line, and may be a type of a fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the determined decorative symbol is a non-probabilistic big hit combination or a probable big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that are the non-probable big hit combinations are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “ In the left, middle, and right decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the same decorative pattern is changed again, and the decorative pattern (probable variable pattern) that is a combination of the probabilistic big hit and non-variable is displayed. One of the decorative symbols (non-probable variable symbols) that is a probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the confirmed decoration that becomes the non-probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped display decorative pattern A re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying symbols is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes the probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped decorative pattern A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  When the big hit type is “probable change”, the decorative symbol that is a non-probable variable big hit combination is displayed once during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the lottery effect is executed during the variable display, or the subsequent big hit gaming state A jackpot promotion promotion effect may be executed at the end of the middle or jackpot gaming state, and the start of control to be in a probable change state may be notified. The jackpot promotion effect is in the jackpot gaming state at the start of the jackpot gaming state, during the execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state, during the period from one of the rounds to the start of the next round in the jackpot gaming state Probability change notification is made as to whether or not to control to the probability change state in the period from the end of the final round to the start of the next variable display game. Note that a notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the final round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”. These re-lottery effects and promotion effects during the big hit may not be executed, and the start of control to be in a probable change state may be notified.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. There are cases in which a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the decorative symbols constituting a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach lose combination”) are stopped and displayed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. As a result, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-specific display result may be derived and displayed.

Next, main operations (actions) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.
In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

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

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

  As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. It only has to be included (see FIG. 6). The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit game state with “1”. Any of the values of “65535” can be taken. The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type is used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change” or “probable change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. It is a random value and can take any value from “1” to “100”. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance, and “1” to “251”. Can be any value.

  In the special symbol process included in the game control timer interrupt processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displayed on the special symbol display device 4 Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operations and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process process controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 to variably display the normal symbol, set the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. It is a process that enables.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in special symbol process processing and normal symbol process processing, transmission settings for control commands (such as effect control commands) are set for each command in advance in the command transmission table (ROM 101 in accordance with the effect control command to be transmitted). )) In the ROM 101 (for example, the value of the storage address is stored in a transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102), and the command control process is provided in the RAM 102. Corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer (for example, the value indicating the storage address in the ROM 101), among the output ports included in the I / O 105, the effect control board 12 Sending a production control command After setting the control data in the output port for the output, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the production control INT signal, and the production control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. The effect control command based on the setting in the transmission table (the effect control command set for transmission) can be transmitted. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 or random data provided by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit, etc.) Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG.

The first special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 7A is not started yet, although a game ball has entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a first start winning has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the entry of the game ball The CPU 103 stores the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like as the reserved data. Is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result ( It is possible to determine whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result), or whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach reach of super reach, etc.) This is reserved storage information.

  The second special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 7B is not yet started, although the game ball has entered the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start winning has occurred. The reserved data of the special game (not shown special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the entry of the game ball The number data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like is used as the reserved data. The data is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. The hold data stored in the second special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure (variable display) is held, and the variable display result (in this special figure game) It is possible to determine whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result), or whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach reach of super reach, etc.) This is reserved storage information.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, the CPU 103 performs a start winning determination process (step S211). The starting winning time determination process is a process for so-called prefetching. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, special symbol display results (variable display results of special symbols) are obtained by special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 4, FIG. 9) described later. A determination is made as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as “big hit”. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 4 and FIG. 11) described later, determination of a variation pattern that specifically defines the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is performed.

  On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning determination process in step S211 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening). , Judgment whether or not the special figure display result of the special figure game executed by the current start winning will be "big hit", and the variable display form of the decorative symbols executed by the current start winning is a display form with reach It is determined whether or not. As a result, the special symbol display result becomes “big hit” or the decorative symbol variable display mode before the variable symbol special symbol display based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started. Is an effect in which the display mode with reach is predicted, and the color of the hold display or the color of the active display is changed by the effect control CPU 120 on the effect control board 12 side based on the prediction result. It can be determined whether or not to execute the change effect. In this embodiment, the initial color of the hold display and the active display is white, and can be changed to blue, green, and red by executing the change effect. The color has stages corresponding to the degree of expectation of jackpot, and the order is white, blue, green, and red from the bottom to the top. The execution period of the change effect is set so as to be within a single variable display period. Specifically, the game state is a short time (advantageous) state, or a state in which the variable display period is shortened (shortening variation) in response to the number of special figure hold memories (hold number) being a predetermined number or more. Even when the variable display period is shortened, the execution period of the change effect is set to be within the variable display period.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning time determination process. For example, the CPU 103 first checks the state of a time reduction flag (a flag that is turned on when the time is short) or a probability change flag (a flag that is turned on when the probability change state) provided in a predetermined area in the RAM 102. The current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified (step S401). The CPU 103 identifies that the probability variation state is on when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time reduction state when the time reduction flag is on, and is in the normal state when both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. What is necessary is just to specify.

  Following the processing of step S401, the CPU 103 selects a table prepared corresponding to the current gaming state from among a plurality of special figure display result determination tables prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance. Select and set to use table (step S402). A plurality of special figure display result determination tables are prepared depending on whether the gaming state is a probable change state or the like. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 10A, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates that the special figure display result is “big hit”. It suffices if it is assigned to the determination result of “losing”.

  For example, as a special figure display result determination table, a special figure display result determination table (see FIG. 10A) corresponding to the non-probability change state and the probability change state is prepared. The CPU 103 sets a table corresponding to the current gaming state from the table to the use table by reading the table from the ROM 101 to the RAM 102.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S209 in FIG. 5 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (step S403). In the big hit determination range, individual decision values assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the use table set in step S402 are set, and the CPU 103 compares the random number MR1 with each decision value one by one. By doing so, it is only necessary to determine whether or not there is a decision value that matches the random value MR1. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, by determining that the random number value MR1 is within the range of the big hit determination range, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined as “big hit” (big hit start determination). .

  When it is determined in step S403 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S403; No), the CPU 103 determines a display result designation command (determination at the start winning prize) according to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A transmission setting for transmitting “losing” as a display result among the results) to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S405).

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; Yes), the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 refers to a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance. In the jackpot type determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 10B, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type indicates that the jackpot type is “non-probability change” and “probability change”. It suffices if it is assigned to the determination result of either one. The CPU 103 uses the jackpot type assigned to the determined value that matches the random number MR2 as the current determination result. A display control designation command (a command for designating “big hit” of “probability change” or “non-probability change” as the display result of the determination result at the time of starting winning) according to the determination result by the process of step S409 is performed. 12 is set for transmission (step S410).

After executing any of the processes in steps S405 and S410, the CPU 103 transmits a variation category command (a command for designating a variation category in the determination result at the time of winning a start) to the effect control board 12. Is set (step S413).

  After step S413, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of a start winning opening designation command (step S414). Here, the first start winning opening designation command is the effect control board 12 as the effect control information for notifying the increase in the number of first special figure hold memory when the first start condition is established by the occurrence of the first start prize. Sent to the other side. In addition, the second start winning opening designation command is used as the effect control information for notifying the increase in the number of the second special figure holding memory when the second start condition is established by the occurrence of the second start winning prize. Sent to the side. After step S414, the winning determination process ends.

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

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 performs steps S110 to S117 in accordance with the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Select one of these processes and execute it.

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

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 4 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 only has to read the second reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), for example, the first area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S232). As a result, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the start prize (second start prize) at the second start prize port in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 5 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

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

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

  If the special game is executed in the order in which the game balls enter the start winning opening regardless of whether it is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the first starting winning opening And the starting opening data indicating which game ball has entered into the second starting winning opening is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in association with the holding number together with the holding data or separately from the holding data, What is necessary is just to make it possible to specify the order in which the start conditions are established for the special game corresponding to each hold data.

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

After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is determined as either “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 10A, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates that the special figure display result is “big hit”. The determination result of “losing” may be assigned according to the presence / absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state (whether or not the gaming state is the probability variation state). The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the gaming state is in the probabilistic state. By referring to the special figure display result determination table set in the use table based on whether or not there is and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1, depending on whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state What is necessary is just to determine either the determination result of "big hit" and "lack" assigned to the determination value applicable to numerical value MR1 as a special figure display result. The CPU 103 determines that the probability variation control is being performed when the probability variation flag (a flag that is turned on when the probability variation state) provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is in the on state. do it. For example, when the random value MR1 is “9000”, the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the probability variation flag is on (when probability variation control is present), and the probability variation flag is If it is in the off state (when there is no probability variation control), it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost”.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is “a higher rate than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state. "Big hit" is decided. Therefore, for example, based on the jackpot end process in step S117 shown in FIG. 4 (described in detail later), the probability variation flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability variation”, or the like. When the current state is the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed, the special figure display result is more likely to be a “big hit” and the big hit gaming state than the case where the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state. .

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S241). .

  Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 5 prepared in advance by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 is selected and set in the use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, the result of determining whether the jackpot type is a plurality of types (“probability change” or “non-probability change”) according to the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type (See FIG. 10B). The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determining random number value MR2 included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type The jackpot type assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random value MR2 may be selected by referring to the decision table of the jackpot type set in the use table based on the numerical data indicating the above. For example, when the random value MR2 is “75”, the CPU 103 determines (selects) “probability variation” as the jackpot type.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 stores in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) a jackpot type buffer setting value (for example, as shown in FIG. In the case of “probable change”, the value of “0” is stored, and in the case of “probability change”, the value is “1”).

When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), or after executing the processing of steps S241 to S243, the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result of the special figure in the special figure game. Is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in steps S240 and S244 that the special figure display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, a plurality of types of big hits are made according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242 (according to the big hit type buffer setting value). Any one of the special symbols predetermined as the symbols may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S246, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S247), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 4 is executed.

  In step S235, when the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S248), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated. The effect control board 12 displays a demonstration screen when a customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted.

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

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 of FIG. 4 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is ON (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262).

  If the big hit flag is off in step S261, the CPU 103 determines a variation pattern corresponding to the loss when the special figure display result is “lost” (step S265).

FIG. 12 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” that does not become the reach mode, and the reach mode is “ In response to each of the cases of “reach”, the variable display result (special display result) is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”, etc. A variation pattern is prepared in advance.

  In this embodiment, the variable display result is “lost” and “non-reach” is specified as the change pattern. The change patterns PA1-1 to PA1-3 for normal time (non-short time) and the change for short time Patterns PB1-1 and PB1-2 are prepared.

  Further, there are prepared variation patterns corresponding to the contents depending on whether the variable display result is “big hit” (“big hit” in which the big hit type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”) or “losing”. Specifically, a fluctuation pattern PA2-1 (for losing) and a fluctuation pattern PA3-1 ("big hit") that specify execution of normal reach are prepared. In addition, a fluctuation pattern PA2-2 (for loss) and a fluctuation pattern PA3-2 ("big hit") that designate execution of super reach A are prepared. In addition, a fluctuation pattern PA2-3 (for loss) and a fluctuation pattern PA3-3 ("big hit") that designate execution of super reach B are prepared. Further, a fluctuation pattern PA2-4 (for loss) and a fluctuation pattern PA3-4 ("big hit") are prepared that specify that the super reach C is executed and then developed into the super reach A.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 11, for example, the big hit fluctuation pattern is determined using the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. As an example, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination is common in both cases where the jackpot type is “non-probability variation” or “probability variation”. It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern.

  The CPU 103 refers to the jackpot variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer, and thereby the variation assigned to the determination value corresponding to the random value MR3. The pattern may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time. For example, when the random value MR3 is “140”, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PA3-3.

  In the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 11, the loss variation pattern prepared in advance corresponding to the case where the game state is the normal state and the case where the game state is the time-short state and the time-short control is performed. A variation pattern at the time of losing is determined using the determination table. For example, whether the time is short or not is specified by whether or not a time-short flag (a flag that is turned on when the time is short) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control flag setting unit) is on. If the time reduction is not in progress (when the time reduction flag is OFF), the loss fluctuation pattern is determined using the loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. On the other hand, during the time reduction (when the time reduction flag is in the ON state), the fluctuation pattern at the time of the loss is determined using the loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG.

In each loss variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern in accordance with the total number of reserved memories. The total reserved memory number may be specified from, for example, the total reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter, the total value of the first reserved memory number count value and the second reserved memory number count value, or the like. . Instead of assigning a numerical value to be compared with the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern to the determination result of the variation pattern according to the total number of reserved memory, instead of determining the variation pattern according to the first special figure reserved memory number. A numerical value to be compared with the random value MR3 is assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern, and a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is allocated to the determination result of the variation pattern according to the second special figure reserved storage number. You may do it.

  The CPU 103 determines whether the normal time and the short time are based on whether the time is short, based on the total pending storage count value and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern read from the random number buffer for variation. By referring to any of the loss variation pattern determination tables according to the case, when the total number of reserved memories is not in the shortage, “0” to “1”, “2” to “4”, “5” to “8” The change pattern assigned to the decision value corresponding to the random number MR3 according to which one of “0”, “1”, and “2” to “8” corresponds to which May be determined (selected) as the variation pattern used this time.

  For example, when the time reduction flag is on and the random number value MR3 is “229”, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PA2-1 when the total reserved memory count value is “0”, and the total hold When the stored number count value is “1”, the variation pattern PB1-1 is selected, and when the total reserved storage number count value is any of “3” to “8”, the variation pattern PB1-2 is selected.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S262 and S265 shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 sets a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time (step S266). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. As shown in FIG. 12, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting a special symbol variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in the processes of steps S262 and S265.

  Subsequent to the process of step S266, the CPU 103 performs a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. Among these, setting for starting the change of the special symbol is performed so as to start any special figure game in which the start condition is satisfied (step S267). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed. When the CPU 103 starts variable display using the first special figure, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display the first special figure hold memory number subtracted by 1 from the first display. You may make it carry out to the hold | maintain indicator 25A (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1). When starting the variable display using the second special figure, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display the second special figure hold memory number subtracted by one for the second display. You may make it carry out to the holding | maintenance indicator 25B (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1).

After executing the process of step S267, command transmission setting is performed at the start of the special symbol fluctuation (step S268). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first symbol variation start designation command, a variation pattern command, a display result designation command, a first result to the effect control board 12 from the main board 11. Transmission setting for sequentially transmitting the reserved memory number designation command is performed. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a second symbol variation start designation command, a variation pattern command, a display result designation command, a second display command to the effect control board 12 from the main board 11. Transmission setting for sequentially transmitting the reserved memory number designation command is performed. The set command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed. The first symbol variation start designation command and the second symbol variation start designation command here are transmitted as hold notification information for designating which of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number has decreased. Is done.

  After executing the process of step S268, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S269), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S269, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 4 is executed.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 of FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process of changing the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, a process of measuring an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to change, and the like. It is included. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the special symbol variation is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The fixed special symbol (the fixed special symbol set in step S110), which is the variable display result of the symbol, is stopped (displayed), and when the symbol is stopped, the special symbol is stopped (displayed and displayed). The symbol determination designation command, which is an effect control command for notifying the event, is also set for transmission, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”. The symbol setting designation command that is set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process is completed, for example. By repeatedly executing step S112, special symbol variable display, fixed special symbol derivation display, and the like are realized.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 of FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. The special symbol stop process includes a process for determining whether or not the big hit flag is turned on, and when the big hit flag is turned on, the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag are turned off, and a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting) Etc.), the count value of the short-time counter that counts the remaining number of variable displays executed during short-time control is set to “0”, corresponding to the start time of the big hit start stage (corresponding to the start of the big hit game state) Is a waiting time until the execution of the production is started, and is a predetermined time.) Is set, and the start of hitting to specify the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result is “big hit” Processing to set transmission of a designated command (production control command) and update the special figure process flag to “4” is included. Further, the special symbol stop process includes a process of updating the value of the special figure process flag to “0” when the big hit flag is not in the on state.

  The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  Through a series of these processes, the time reduction state and the probability change state are temporarily ended when the big hit, and the remaining variable display that can be executed during the time reduction is reduced “once” when lost. When the remaining variable display that can be executed during the time reduction becomes “0” times, the time reduction flag is turned off and the time reduction state is terminated. That is, the time reduction state (time reduction control) ends when the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (the following initial count value) before the variable display result becomes “big hit” from the start. Further, when there is a change in the gaming state, notification of the changed gaming state is made to the effect control board 12 side.

The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 of FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” and the start timing of the round game (for example, the big hit start time waiting time set above has elapsed). ) And the like, the processing for starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and opening the big winning opening, and the processing for starting the measurement of the elapsed time after the opening state is included. In this process, for example, corresponding to whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change” (which can be specified by the jackpot type buffer setting value stored in the jackpot type buffer), the big winning opening is opened. The upper limit of the period may be set. As an example, the normal opening round is executed by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened to “29 seconds” corresponding to “non-probability change” or “probability change” for the big hit type. do it. When the process for opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. By repeating step S114, waiting until the start timing of the round game, opening of the big prize opening, and the like are realized.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. For determining whether or not the time has come to return from the open state to the closed state (or may be in a partially open state), and the timing to return the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state (of the game ball A process of returning the special winning opening to the closed state when it is determined that the number reaches a predetermined number (for example, nine) or the elapsed time reaches the upper limit period set in step S114) , Processing for starting measurement of the elapsed time since returning to the closed state is included. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. By repeatedly performing step S115, the open state of the special winning opening is maintained until the timing for returning the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. After the big hit opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big winning opening is in an open state has reached a predetermined upper limit number, or when the upper limit number has not been reached, Processing to measure the elapsed time since returning to the closed state is included. When the next round game is started, for example, when the measured elapsed time is the time when the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4” (in this case) Is a control command for notifying that the big hit gaming state has ended when the number of round games has reached the upper limit number of times, for example, in the process of step S114. A setting is made to transmit a jackpot end designation command, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”. The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. By repeatedly performing step S116, waiting is performed until the special winning opening is again opened.

  By repeatedly executing steps S114 to S116, the big hit gaming state is realized.

The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. After the big hit opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big winning opening is in an open state has reached a predetermined upper limit number, or when the upper limit number has not been reached, Processing to measure the elapsed time since returning to the closed state is included. When the next round game is started, for example, when the measured elapsed time is the time when the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4” (in this case) Is a control command for notifying that the big hit gaming state has ended when the number of round games has reached the upper limit number of times, for example, in the process of step S114. A setting is made to transmit a jackpot end designation command, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”. The command set to be transmitted is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-described command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. By repeatedly performing step S116, waiting is performed until the special winning opening is again opened.

  The time-short state (time-short control) ends only when the next jackpot gaming state is started, between a predetermined number of variable displays being executed and the next jackpot gaming state being started. Also good. In this case, it is not necessary to set the initial count value or the short-time count counter itself.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 15, first, the effect control CPU 120 performs a winning process (step S160). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect process flag to “0” in accordance with the value of the effect process flag (initially “0”) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control flag setting unit). Is variable display start waiting processing (step S170), variable display start setting processing (step S171) is "1", variable display effect processing (step S172) is "2". , “3” is a waiting process per special figure (step S 173), “4” is a special winning opening normal opening process (step S 174), and “5” is an ending effect process. (Step S175) is selected and executed.

  First, the winning process in step S160 will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the winning process executed in step S160 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 16, first, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the command (command at the time of winning) transmitted in the starting winning determination processing of FIG. 8 on the main board 11 has been input (step S600). ).

  Here, the command at the time of winning is, among the commands shown in FIG. A display result 1 designation command, a display result 2 designation command, or a display result 3 designation command), and a variation category command. The effect control CPU 120 can recognize the start prize by the start winning opening designation command, and the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the winning determination result corresponding to the start prize is a big hit by the display result designation command. Can be recognized. Further, the effect control CPU 120 can recognize a variable display variation pattern (whether it is super reach, etc.) corresponding to the start winning prize by the variation category command.

  If no winning command has been input (step S600; No), the winning process ends. On the other hand, when a command at the time of winning is input (step S600; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a hold that has already been determined that there is a change effect, specifically, a determined flag. It is determined whether or not is on (step S601). The determined flag is provided in the RAM 122, for example. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether the determined flag set in the RAM 122 is on (“1”) or off (“0”).

  When the determined flag is not on (step S601; No), the effect control CPU 120 has a hold order indicating the number of the new hold corresponding to the command at the time of winning determined to be input in step S600. In response to the variation pattern indicated by the variation category command determined to have been input in step S600, a color change pattern indicating the color change mode for the new suspension is determined (step S602).

  17 to 19 are diagrams illustrating an example of the selection ratio of the color change pattern according to the hold order and the variation pattern. FIG. 17A shows the selection ratio of the color change pattern corresponding to the variation pattern when the holding order is 1. When the hold order is 1, a color in which the active display changes from white, which is the initial color, to blue, green, or red at the timing when the variable display for the corresponding hold is executed and the active display is performed The selection ratio between the change pattern (C1-1 to C1-3) and the case of no change is set. For example, the color change pattern C1-2 is a color change pattern in which the active display changes from white to green at the timing when the variable display for the corresponding hold is executed and the active display is performed.

  FIG. 17B shows the selection ratio of the color change pattern according to the variation pattern when the holding order is 2. When the holding order is 2, at least one of the holding display at the timing when the holding order of the corresponding holding becomes 1 and the active display at the timing when the variable display about the corresponding holding is executed and the active display is performed. A selection ratio is set between a color change pattern (C2-1 to C2-9) in which the color changes to any of blue, green, and red and no change. For example, in the color change pattern C2-2, the hold display remains white at the timing when the corresponding hold order of the hold becomes 1, and the color change pattern C2-2 is active when the variable display for the corresponding hold is executed and the active display is performed. This is a color change pattern in which the display changes from white to green (becomes timing of color change).

  FIG. 18 shows the selection ratio of the color change pattern according to the variation pattern when the holding order is 3. When the hold order is 3, the hold display at the timing when the corresponding hold order is 2, the hold display when the corresponding hold order is 1, and the variable display about the corresponding hold are executed. The color change pattern (C3-1 to C3-19) in which at least one of the active display at the timing when the active display is performed changes to blue, green, or red, and the case of no change are selected. A percentage is set. For example, in the color change pattern C3-8, the hold display remains white when the corresponding hold order becomes 2, and the hold display changes from white to green when the corresponding hold order becomes 1. In the color change pattern, the active display changes from green to red (the color change timing) when the variable display for the corresponding hold is executed and the active display is performed is there.

  FIG. 19 shows the selection ratio of the color change pattern according to the variation pattern when the holding order is 4. When the holding order is 4, the holding display at the timing when the corresponding holding order is 3, the holding display at the timing when the corresponding holding order is 2, and the corresponding holding order is 1. A color change pattern (C4) in which at least one of the hold display at the timing and the active display at the timing at which the variable display for the corresponding hold is executed and the active display is performed changes to one of blue, green, and red -1 to C4-34) and a selection ratio between the case where the color is white as the initial color and no change is set. For example, in the color change pattern C4-18, the hold display remains white at the timing when the corresponding hold hold order becomes 3, and the hold display changes from white to green at the timing when the corresponding hold hold order becomes 2. Change (becomes color change timing), the hold display changes from green to red at the timing when the corresponding hold order is 1, and the variable display for the corresponding hold is executed. The color change pattern in which the active display remains red at the timing when the active display is performed.

  Further, in the selection ratio of the color change pattern according to the hold order and the change pattern shown in FIGS. 17 to 19, the change pattern corresponding to the new hold corresponding to the command at the time of winning determined to be input in step S600, In other words, the variation category command determined to have been input in step S600 is any one of the variation pattern of the super reach big hit, the variation pattern of the normal reach big hit, the variation pattern of the super reach loss, the variation pattern of the normal reach loss, the variation pattern of the non-reach loss. The selection ratio of the color change pattern differs depending on whether or not it exists.

Specifically, in the case of a big hit, the rate at which one of the color change patterns is selected, that is, the rate at which a change effect is executed and changed from white is higher than in the case of a loss. Also, in the case of big hits, comparing the ratio of remaining white, the ratio of finally blue, the ratio of finally green, and the ratio of finally red, The ratio remains white, finally becomes blue, finally becomes green, and finally becomes red. On the other hand, in the case of losing, when comparing the ratio of remaining white, the ratio of finally becoming blue, the ratio of finally becoming green, and the ratio of finally becoming red, It is the ratio that finally becomes red, the ratio that finally becomes green, the ratio that finally becomes blue, and the ratio that remains white. That is, the expectation of winning a big hit is highest when it finally becomes red, then it is highest when it finally becomes green, then it is high when it finally becomes blue, and it remains white Is the lowest. The information on the selection ratio of the color change pattern according to the hold order and the variation pattern shown in FIGS. 17 to 19 is stored in the RAM 122, for example.

  In step S602, the effect control CPU 120 recognizes a new hold order corresponding to the winning command determined to have been input in step S600. For example, the RAM 122 is set with a reserved memory number count value indicating the current special figure reserved memory number (hold number). The effect control CPU 120 increases the value every time the first start winning port designation command or the second start winning port designation command is inputted, and the first symbol variation start designation command or the second symbol variation start designation command is inputted. A process of decreasing by 1 is performed every time. Therefore, the reserved memory number count value indicates the current special figure reserved memory number, and what number is the new hold corresponding to the command at the time of winning determined to be input in step S600 (holding order) Will be shown.

  After recognizing a new hold order corresponding to the command at the time of winning determined to be input in step S600, the effect control CPU 120 changes the color change patterns shown in FIGS. 17 to 19 according to the hold order. Select one of the selection ratios. Further, the effect control CPU 120 uses the selection ratio of the selected color change pattern, and the change category command determined to have been input in step S600 is the change pattern of the super reach big hit, the change pattern of the normal reach big hit, the change pattern of the super reach lose. The color change pattern is determined according to whether the change pattern is a normal reach loss variation pattern or a non-reach loss variation pattern.

  Again, referring back to FIG. Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is a color change by the determination in step S602, in other words, whether or not a color change pattern other than no change has been determined (step S602a). When there is a color change (step S602a; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets hold information including the color change pattern determined in step S602 (step S603). FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of the hold information. The hold information is stored in the RAM 122, for example. As the hold information, for each hold storage (hold) corresponding to the start win, hold order information indicating the number of the hold corresponding to the start win from the oldest hold is set. Further, when the color change pattern is determined in step S602, the effect control CPU 120 adds the color change pattern information to the corresponding hold order information in step S603.

  Again, referring back to FIG. In response to the determination of the color change pattern in step S602, the effect control CPU 120 sets the determined flag indicating whether or not there is a hold that has already been determined to have a change effect on (step S604).

  Next, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the count for erasing the determined flag indicating the timing for erasing the determined flag in accordance with the new hold order corresponding to the command at the time of winning determined to have been input in step S600. A value is set (step S605). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 sets the same value as the new hold order for the hold to the determined flag erasure count value.

On the other hand, when the determined flag is on (step S601; Yes), or when there is no color change (step S602a; No), the effect control CPU 120 holds the hold information without the color change pattern, that is, the hold order. The hold information including only the information is set (step S606).

  After setting the determined flag erasure count value in step S605 or after setting the hold information without a color change pattern in step S606, the effect control CPU 120 performs a new hold display with a white color ( Step S607). Here, the effect control CPU 120 gives the display control unit 123 a display control command for a new hold display whose color is white according to the hold order indicated by the hold information newly set in step S603 or step S606. Is output. Based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120, the display control unit 123 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 to generate image data, and creates a new on-hold display image whose color is white. The image is displayed on the image display device 5.

  Again, referring back to FIG. After the winning process in step S160, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S170 to S175 according to the value of the effect process flag.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. The variable display start waiting process starts variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether the first symbol variation start designation command or the second symbol variation start designation command from the main board 11 is received. It includes a process for determining whether or not to do so. When the first symbol variation start designation command or the second symbol variation start designation command is received and it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbols on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”. Is done.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform various display operations and other various presentation operations, it includes a process of determining a definite decorative pattern and various presentation control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, and the like. The variable display start setting process ends when the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 in FIG. 15 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special figure display result is “lost” based on, for example, a display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Determination is made (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S521; Yes), for example, the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command transmitted from the main board 11 has a variable display mode of the decorative design. It is determined whether or not the non-reach variation pattern corresponds to the case of “non-reach” which is not the reach mode (step S522).

If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), the production control CPU 120 determines a combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination ( Step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the left fixed symbol updated by the effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (for example, effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. The numerical data indicating the random number value for use is extracted, and the “left” in the display area of the image display device 5 in the display pattern of the image display device 5 by referring to the left fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121. The left fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5L is determined. Next, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the ROM 12
The right confirmation that is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the confirmed decorative symbols by referring to the right fixed symbol determination table that is stored in advance and prepared in FIG. Determine the decorative pattern. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

  In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control may vary the probability of determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol as the pending change symbol depending on the reach state, the big hit, the game state such as the loss. For example, the production control CPU 120 determines the medium-decorated decorative symbol as a pending change symbol with a probability of 50% in the case of super reach and lose, and the medium finalized ornament symbol with a probability of 70% in the case of super reach and a big hit. May be determined as a pending change symbol. In addition, the production control CPU 120 may determine which variable display is to be used as the reserved change symbol for the medium-decorated decorative symbol. For example, for each number of stored memories, a table is prepared for determining which variable display is to be used as a medium-decorated decorative symbol as a pending change symbol. The effect control CPU 120 refers to a table corresponding to the number of reserved memories, and determines which variable display is to use the medium-decorated decorative symbol as the pending change symbol. For example, when the number of reserved memories is 4, when it is determined that the middle-decorated decorative symbol is to be a reserved change symbol, one variable display when the reserved memory is digested, two variable when the reserved memory is digested Display, variable display when three reserved memories are consumed, timing when one of the reserved memories is digested and variable display when two reserved memories are consumed, etc. Is determined.

  When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted and stored in the ROM 121 in advance. By referring to the fixed symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols. Determine the same decorative design. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and a medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance and prepared in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S521; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbol constituting the jackpot combination. (Step S527). As an example, in the process of step S527, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot fixed symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121, etc.
In the display area of the image display device 5, the decorative symbols having the same symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are determined. At this time, for example, the same decorative design is determined according to the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command or the like.

  The information of the mode and stop order of the left determined decorative symbol, the right determined decorative symbol, the middle determined decorative symbol set in steps S523, S524, and S527 is stored in the RAM 122, for example.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S523, S524, and S527, the effect control CPU 120 performs a change effect setting process (step S528).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the change effect setting process executed in step S528 of FIG. First, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the color of either the hold display or the active display changes in the current variation (variable display) (step S700).

  Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a color change pattern is set in the hold information. When the color change pattern is set in the hold information, the effect control CPU 120 recognizes the hold order of the hold information in which the color change pattern is set. Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the timing indicated by the hold order obtained by subtracting 1 from the recognized hold order matches the color change timing indicated by the color change pattern. Here, the timing when the hold order is 0 indicates the timing when the variable display for the corresponding hold is executed and the active display is performed. For example, when the timing indicated by the hold order obtained by subtracting 1 from the hold order is the hold order 1, and the timing of the color change indicated by the color change pattern is the hold order 1, the two match. The timing indicated by the hold order obtained by subtracting 1 from the hold order is the hold order 0, and the color change timing indicated by the color change pattern is the time when the variable display for the corresponding hold is executed and the active display is performed. In the case of timing, both coincide. The case where the hold information is set as shown in FIG. 20 will be described as an example. The hold order indicated by the hold order obtained by subtracting 1 from the hold order 4 of the hold information in which the color change pattern is set is the hold order 3. The color change timing indicated by the color change pattern C4-33 is the timing of the holding orders 3 and 2 with reference to FIG. For this reason, the timing indicated by the hold order obtained by subtracting 1 from the hold order coincides with the color change timing indicated by the color change pattern.

  When the timing indicated by the hold order obtained by subtracting 1 from the recognized hold order matches the timing of the color change indicated by the color change pattern, the effect control CPU 120 performs the hold display and the active display in the current variation. If it is determined that any one of the colors changes, and if they do not match, it is determined that any one of the hold display and the active display does not change in the current variation.

  When the color of either the hold display or the active display changes in the current variation (step S700; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 responds to the color change mode indicated by the color change pattern set in the hold information. A change effect pattern is determined (step S701).

The change effect pattern is information for specifying a character that appears in the change effect. FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of a change effect pattern. The change effect patterns shown in FIG. 23 include change effect A, change effect B, and change effect C. Change effect A is a change effect pattern that is changed to one of the upper colors, and the color does not change (gasket). ) This is a change effect pattern that can also be set. The change effect B is a change effect pattern that is changed to one of the upper colors, and is a change effect pattern that is not set when the color does not change (gase). The change effect C is a change effect pattern that is changed to red regardless of the color before the change, and is a change effect pattern that is not set when the color does not change (gase). For example, the change effect A is a mode in which a helicopter appears as a character, and the change effect B is a mode in which an airplane appears as a character, and a similar character appears. On the other hand, the change effect C is an aspect in which a star appears as a character, and a character that is not similar to the change effect A and the change effect B appears. Information on the change effect pattern is stored in the RAM 122, for example.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of a change effect pattern determination ratio. In FIG. 24A, the variation pattern corresponding to the new hold corresponding to the command at the time of winning determined to be input in step S600, in other words, the variation category command determined to be input in step S600 is a big hit. In the case of (super reach big hit, normal reach big hit), when there is no color change, when changing to a color other than red, when changing to red, the determination ratio of the change effect patterns of change effects AC It is shown. On the other hand, in FIG. 24B, the variation pattern corresponding to the new hold corresponding to the command at the time of winning determined to be input in step S600, in other words, the variation category command determined to be input in step S600. In the case of losing (super reach losing, normal reach losing, non-reach losing), when there is no change in color, when changing to a color other than red, and when changing to red, change effect patterns of change effects AC The percentage of decision is shown. Comparing FIG. 24A and FIG. 24B in the case where the color change to red is performed, in the case of the big hit, the ratio that the change effect C is determined is higher than in the case of the loss, and the change The rate at which effects A and B are determined is low. Information on the change effect pattern determination ratio is stored in, for example, the RAM 122. In FIG. 24, the change ratios of the change effect patterns of the change effects A to C are varied depending on whether the game is a big hit or a loss. The determination ratios of the change effect patterns of the change effects A to C may be varied.

  In step S701, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the variation pattern corresponding to the new hold corresponding to the command at the time of winning determined to have been input in step S600 is a big hit or lost. Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the change in color of either the hold display or the active display in the current change is a change to red based on the color change pattern set in the hold information. To do. When the variation pattern is a big hit and the change in color of either the hold display or the active display in the current variation is a change to red, the effect control CPU 120 changes to red as shown in FIG. Any one of the change effects A to C is determined based on the determination ratio corresponding to the case of performing. In addition, when the variation pattern is a big hit and the change in the color of either the hold display or the active display in the current variation is not a change to red, the effect control CPU 120 is other than the red shown in FIG. One of the change effects A and B is determined based on the determination ratio corresponding to the case where the color changes. On the other hand, when the variation pattern is lost and the change in the color of either the hold display or the active display in the current variation is a change to red, the effect control CPU 120 displays the red color shown in FIG. One of the change effects A to C is determined based on the determination ratio corresponding to the case where the change is made. In addition, when the variation pattern is lost and the color change of either the hold display or the active display in the current variation is not a change to red, the effect control CPU 120 does not display red other than that shown in FIG. One of the change effects A and B is determined based on the determination ratio corresponding to the case where the color changes.

For example, when the hold information is set as shown in FIG. 20, the hold rank 3 is obtained by subtracting 1 from the hold rank 4 of the hold information for which the color change pattern is set. The hold rank 3 indicates the hold rank in the current fluctuation. Furthermore, referring to FIG. 19, the color change pattern C <b> 4-33 changes from white to green at the timing of the hold order 3. For this reason, the CPU 120 for effect control determines that the change in the color of the hold display in the current variation is not a change to red, and if the variation pattern is a big hit, the color other than red shown in FIG. Based on the determination ratio corresponding to the case of changing, if any of the change effects A and B is determined and the variation pattern is lost, this corresponds to the case of changing to a color other than red shown in FIG. Based on the determination ratio, one of the change effects A and B is determined. The change effect by the determined change effect pattern is executed in a variable display effect process (step S172) described later.

  Returning again to FIG. When any color of the hold display and the active display does not change in the current variation (step S700; No), the effect control CPU 120 has red in any of the colors of the current hold display and the active display. Whether or not (step S702).

  Specifically, when no color change pattern is set in the hold information, the effect control CPU 120 determines that red does not exist in any of the current hold display and active display colors. On the other hand, when a color change pattern is set in the hold information, the effect control CPU 120 further determines whether or not the color change pattern is a color change pattern that changes to red. If the color change pattern does not change to red, the effect control CPU 120 determines that red is not present in any of the currently held display and active display colors. When the color change pattern changes to red, the effect control CPU 120 recognizes the hold order of the hold information in which the color change pattern is set. Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the timing indicated by the recognized hold order matches the red display timing of the color display timing indicated by the color change pattern. If the timing indicated by the recognized hold order matches the red display timing among the color display timings indicated by the color change pattern, the effect control CPU 120 selects either the current hold display or the active display. It is determined that red is present in the colors.

  When red does not exist in any of the colors of the current hold display and active display (step S702; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute a change effect in which the color does not change (step S703). ).

  FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of a determination ratio of whether or not to execute the change effect of the gas. In FIG. 25, the determination ratio varies depending on whether or not the determined flag is on, and the change effect of the gas is executed when the determined flag is on rather than when it is off. The ratio is higher. The determination ratio of whether or not to execute the change effect of the gas is stored in the RAM 122, for example. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the determined flag is ON, and determines the presence or absence of the change effect of the gasses based on the determination result and the determination ratio of whether or not to execute the effect change of the gasses.

  Returning again to FIG. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not execution of the gas change effect is determined in step S703 (step S704). When the execution of the change effect of gas is determined (step S704; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the change effect A as the change effect pattern (step S705). For example, referring to FIG. 23, the change effect patterns that can be set even when only the change effect A is a frustration among the change effects A to C. For this reason, in step S705, the CPU 120 for effect control can determine only the change effect A as the change effect pattern. The change effect by the change effect A which is the determined change effect pattern is executed in a variable display effect process (step S172) described later.

  After determining the change effect pattern in step S701, in step S702, after determining the change effect A as the change effect pattern in step S705, if it is determined that the execution of the change effect of the gaze is not determined (step S704; No). Alternatively, when it is determined that red is present in any of the currently held display and active display colors (step S702; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 has a determined flag erasure count value of 1 or more. It is determined whether or not there is (step S706). When the determined flag erasure count value is 1 or more (step S706; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the determined flag erasure count value (step S707). Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the determined flag erasure count value is 0 (step S708).

  When the determined flag erasing count value is 0, the current fluctuation (variable display) indicates that it is a variable display for the hold for which the execution of the change effect is determined. That is, after the current change, execution of the change effect is not determined for any hold, and the change effect can be executed for a new hold that will occur in the future. For this reason, when the determined flag erasure count value is 0 (step S708), the effect control CPU 120 can set the determined flag to OFF and execute a changed effect for a new hold that will occur in the future. A possible state is set (step S709).

  After the determined flag is set to OFF in step S709, if it is determined in step S708 that the determined flag erasure count value is not 0 (step S708; No), the determined flag erasure count value is not 1 or more. When it is determined (step S709; No), the CPU 120 for effect control erases the hold information whose hold order is 1 and moves up the remaining hold information (step S710). As a result, the hold ranks of 2 and higher are each incremented by one. Thereafter, the change effect setting process ends.

  Returning again to FIG. After the change effect setting process in step S528, the effect control CPU 120 performs an effect pattern setting process in accordance with various effect settings including the change effect setting (step S529).

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern to be used later, from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance, based on the effect pattern set in step S529 (step S530).

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 in accordance with, for example, the change pattern specified by the change pattern command. (Step S531).

  Then, the CPU 120 for effect control performs setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 (step S532). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the usage pattern in step S531 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided in the display area.

Furthermore, in response to the start of variable display, the effect control CPU 120 performs settings for updating the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H and the active display in the active display area 5HA (step S533). Here, when the hold display is displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H, the effect control CPU 120 erases the hold display corresponding to the hold order 1 and moves (shifts) the remaining hold display one by one. ) On the other hand, when no hold display is displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H and only the active display in the active display area 5HA is displayed, the effect control CPU 120 does not update the display.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during variable display (step S534), and ends the variable display start setting process.

  Again, referring back to FIG. The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122, and the effect control determined in step S171. Various control data are read from the pattern, and a display control command is output to the display control unit 123 based on the control data. Based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120, the display control unit 123 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, generates image data, and displays the change effect during the variable display of the decorative symbols. The image display device 5 displays images in various effects including the above.

  26 to 28 are diagrams illustrating an example of display when a change effect is executed. FIG. 26 shows an example of display when change effects corresponding to change effect patterns A, B, and C are executed in this order.

  First, as shown in FIG. 26 (A), during variable display, a pending display with a white color is performed in the start winning memory display area 5H, and an active display with a white color is performed in the active display area 5HA. Then, when the change effect corresponding to the change effect pattern of the change effect A is executed, a dynamic display 5S in which the helicopter flies is displayed as shown in FIG.

  Further, by executing the change effect corresponding to the change effect pattern of the change effect A, as shown in FIG. It turns blue.

  Further, when the hold is digested with the start of the next variable display, the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H-2 corresponding to the hold rank 2 is changed to the hold rank 1 as shown in FIG. The corresponding start winning storage display area 5H-1 is shifted to the hold display. Furthermore, the change effect corresponding to the change effect pattern of the change effect B is executed, and the dynamic display 5T in which the airplane flies is displayed. Furthermore, by executing the change effect corresponding to the change effect pattern of the change effect B, as shown in FIG. 26 (E), the color of the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H-1 corresponding to the hold order 1 is changed from blue. It turns green.

  Further, when the hold is exhausted with the start of the next variable display, as shown in FIG. Shift to active display. Furthermore, the change effect corresponding to the change effect pattern of the change effect C is executed, and a dynamic display 5U in which stars fly is displayed. Furthermore, by executing the change effect corresponding to the change effect pattern of the change effect C, the color of the active display in the active display area 5HA changes from green to red as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 27 shows a display in the case where the change effects corresponding to the change effect patterns of change effects A, B, and C are executed in this order, and the change effect corresponding to the change effect pattern of change effect A becomes the change effect of the gas. An example is shown.

  First, as shown in FIG. 27 (A), during variable display, a pending display with a white color is performed in the start winning memory display area 5H, and an active display with a white color is performed in the active display area 5HA. Then, when the change effect corresponding to the change effect pattern of the change effect A is executed, a dynamic display 5S in which the helicopter flies is displayed as shown in FIG. However, since the change effect corresponding to the change effect pattern of the change effect A is a change effect of the gaze, as shown in FIG. 27C, the hold display of the start winning memory display area 5H-2 corresponding to the hold order 2 The color remains white.

  Further, when the hold is digested with the start of the next variable display, the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H-2 corresponding to the hold rank 2 is changed to the hold rank 1 as shown in FIG. The corresponding start winning storage display area 5H-1 is shifted to the hold display. Furthermore, the change effect corresponding to the change effect pattern of the change effect B is executed, and the dynamic display 5T in which the airplane flies is displayed. Further, by executing the change effect corresponding to the change effect pattern of the change effect B, as shown in FIG. 27 (E), the color of the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H-1 corresponding to the hold order 1 is changed from white. It turns green.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 26 (F) and 26 (G), when the hold is digested with the start of the next variable display, as shown in FIG. The hold display in the storage display area 5H-1 is shifted to the active display in the active display area 5HA. Furthermore, the change effect corresponding to the change effect pattern of the change effect C is executed, and a dynamic display 5U in which stars fly is displayed. Furthermore, by executing the change effect corresponding to the change effect pattern of the change effect C, as shown in FIG. 27G, the color of the active display in the active display area 5HA changes from green to red.

  FIG. 28 shows an example of a display when a change effect corresponding to the change effect pattern of the change effect C is executed. First, as shown in FIG. 28 (A), during variable display, a pending display with a white color is performed in the start winning memory display area 5H, and an active display with a white color is performed in the active display area 5HA. Then, when the change effect corresponding to the change effect pattern of the change effect C is executed, a dynamic display 5U in which stars fly is displayed as shown in FIG.

  Furthermore, by executing the change effect corresponding to the change effect pattern of the change effect C, as shown in FIG. 28C, the color of the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H-2 corresponding to the hold order 2 is changed from white. It turns red.

  In FIG. 26 to FIG. 28, when the color of the hold display or active display changes, a bullet is fired from the helicopter, airplane, or star that is a dynamic display toward the hold display or active display. After the effect is executed, the color of the hold display or the active display may be changed.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to execute a change effect that changes the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H and the active display in the active display area 5HA. The change in the color of the hold display or the active display in the change effect is in three stages of blue, green, and red in order of the big hit expectation. Furthermore, the change effect is a change effect A that changes the color from the color before the change after the helicopter appears as a character to a color with a high expectation level of the big hit, and one or more steps from the color before the change after the airplane appears as a character. It is possible to execute a change effect corresponding to each change effect pattern of a change effect B that changes to a color with a high expectation degree of big hit and a change effect C that changes only to red after a star appears as a character. By executing such a change effect, the player can infer a change in the color of the hold display and the active display at the time when the character appears, and further can estimate the degree of expectation of the jackpot, The production effect can be improved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, in the case of big hit, the ratio of the color of the hold display and the active display finally changing to red is higher than in the case of losing, and when it changes to red, the change In the determination of the effect pattern, the ratio at which the change effect C is determined to be greater than the change effects A and B is higher. For this reason, when the change effect C is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the change effects A and B are executed. Thereby, the player can infer a change in the color of the hold display or the active display at the time when the character appears, and further can estimate the degree of expectation of the jackpot, thereby improving the effect.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the expected display degree of red hit is high among the three levels of blue, green, and red as the colors of the hold display and the active display. For this reason, the big hit expectation degree in the case where the change effect C is executed can be improved.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, there is a case where the change display corresponding to the change effect pattern of the change effect A is a so-called gasse in which the color of the hold display or the active display does not change, while the change effect pattern of the change effect B is changed. When the corresponding change effect is executed, the color of the hold display or the active display always changes. For this reason, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which of the change effect A and the change effect B is executed.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various change and application are possible.

  For example, there are a change effect D and a change effect E as the change effect patterns. The change effect E is a change effect D while the color of the hold display or the active display is changed only once during the variable display period. The change effect corresponding to the change effect pattern may be such that the change in the color of the hold display or the active display is performed a plurality of times in the single variable display period. Alternatively, the change effects corresponding to the change effect patterns of the change effect D and the change effect E can change the color of the hold display and the active display a plurality of times in one variable display period. The change effect D may be set to have a higher rate of multiple changes than the change effect E. Here, in the change effect corresponding to the change effect pattern of the change effect D, the color of the hold display or the active display is white when the change in the color of the hold display or the active display is performed a plurality of times in the variable display period. It changes in the order of blue, green and red.

  In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines one of the change effect patterns D and E in step S701. Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes a change effect corresponding to the determined change effect pattern in the variable display effect process in step S172.

  Alternatively, the effect control CPU 120 determines one of the change effect patterns A, B, and C in step S701, and further changes the change effect pattern A, B, or C to the determined change effect pattern. In the corresponding change effect, one of change effect patterns D and E that change the colors of the hold display and the active display a plurality of times in one variable display period is determined. Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes a change effect corresponding to the determined change effect pattern in the variable display effect process in step S172.

  Alternatively, the effect control CPU 120 determines one of the change effect patterns A, B, C, D, and E in step S701. Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes a change effect corresponding to the determined change effect pattern in the variable display effect process in step S172.

  By displaying the color change in two or more stages of the hold display and the active display continuously in the order of white, blue, green, and red, the player has noticed that the mode of the hold display and the active display has changed in multiple stages. Can be recognized, and the interest regarding the change of the display mode can be improved.

  In addition, for example, there are a change effect D and a change effect E as the change effect patterns, and the change effect corresponding to the change effect pattern of the change effect E is a change effect of the display that does not change the color of the hold display or the active display. On the other hand, the change effect corresponding to the change effect pattern of the change effect D is always a change effect in which the color of the hold display or the active display changes, and the color of the hold display or the active display gradually You may make it be the production which changes. Alternatively, the change effect corresponding to the change effect pattern of the change effect D and the change effect pattern of the change effect E may both be a change effect of the gaze, but the change effect corresponding to the change effect pattern of the change effect D is the change effect. The ratio of the change in the color of the hold display or the active display may be higher than the change effect corresponding to the change effect pattern of E, and the color of the hold display or the active display may gradually change.

  In this case, the effect control CPU 120 determines one of the change effect patterns D and E in step S701. Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes a change effect corresponding to the determined change effect pattern in the variable display effect process in step S172.

  Alternatively, the effect control CPU 120 determines one of the change effect patterns A, B, and C in step S701, and further changes the change effect pattern A, B, or C to the determined change effect pattern. In the corresponding change effect, one of change effect patterns D and E that change the colors of the hold display and the active display gradually in one variable display period is determined. Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes a change effect corresponding to the determined change effect pattern in the variable display effect process in step S172.

  Alternatively, the effect control CPU 120 determines one of the change effect patterns A, B, C, D, and E in step S701. Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes a change effect corresponding to the determined change effect pattern in the variable display effect process in step S172.

  In this case, since the mode of the hold display or the active display gradually changes, the candidate for the display of the hold display or the active display after the change is displayed and notified. It is possible to improve the interest related to the change of the aspect.

  FIG. 29 shows an example of display when a change effect corresponding to the change effect pattern of the change effect D is executed. Here, the change effect corresponding to the change effect pattern of the change effect D is an aspect in which the change of the hold display is performed a plurality of times during the single variable display period, and the color of the hold display is gradually changed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 29A, during the variable display, the start winning memory display area 5H is displayed with the white color on hold, and the active display area 5HA is displayed with the white color active display. Then, when the change effect corresponding to the change effect pattern of the change effect D is executed, as shown in FIG. 29 (B), the character CHα holds the start winning memory display area 5H-3 corresponding to the hold order 3. This is a mode in which the display is irradiated with the blue beam BM1. Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 29 (C) and 29 (D2), the candidate area after the white area is gradually changed in the hold display of the start winning memory display area 5H-3 corresponding to the hold rank 3 Changes to a blue region.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 29 (E1), the entire area becomes blue in the hold display of the start win memory display area 5H-3 corresponding to the hold rank 3, and the start win memory display area 5H corresponding to the hold rank 3 In the on-hold display of -3, the “one more time” character TX is displayed, which suggests that a second color change will occur. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 29 (F1), the character CHα emits the green beam BM2 to the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H-3 corresponding to the hold rank 3, and corresponds to the hold rank 3. In the hold display of the start winning memory display area 5H-3 to be performed, the blue area gradually changes to a green area that is the candidate mode area after the change, and as shown in FIG. The entire area turns green in the hold display of the corresponding start winning storage display area 5H-3.

  In the above embodiment, the hold display and active display colors have stages corresponding to the degree of expectation of jackpot, and the order is white, blue, green, red from lower to higher. In addition, there may be a color or display with a high expectation degree of jackpot. For example, a color or display with a higher degree of expectation of jackpot than red may appear only in the case of a jackpot.

  Moreover, in the above embodiment, the color of the hold display at the time of the start winning prize, that is, the initial color of the hold display is uniformly white, but the color of the hold display from the stage of the start winning prize is set to blue, green, red, etc. Also good.

  In the above-described embodiment, both the hold display color and the active display color are determined as the color change pattern in the winning process. However, only the hold display color is determined in the winning process, and the active display color is determined. May be determined in the variable display start setting process when the corresponding variable display is executed. In this case as well, the color change or change effect pattern determination ratio in the above embodiment may be used so that the change effect is the same as in the above embodiment.

  In addition, the processes in steps S706 to S710 in the change effect setting process in FIG. 22 of the above embodiment may be executed at the end of the variable display. As a result, the determined flag can be turned on until the variable display for the hold (target) corresponding to the change effect ends, and the new hold is the target of the change effect until the variable display for the target ends. Is prevented.

  In the above embodiment, only the change effect A is a change effect pattern that can be set even when the color does not change, and the change effects B and C are change effect patterns in which the color always changes. The effects B and C may also be change effect patterns that can be set even when the color does not change. In this case, in the case where the color does not change, the ratio selected in the order of change effect A> B> C may be increased.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the execution period of the change effect is set so as to be within a single variable display period, and the game state is in a short time (advantageous) state or a shortened variation state, and the variable display is performed once. Even if the period of time is shortened, the execution period of the change effect is set so as to be within the period of one variable display. There is a change effect that fits in the variable display period and a change effect that fits in the variable display period in the normal state other than the shortened variation, and when the gaming state is in the short-time state or shortened variation state, the short-time state or shortened variation If the change effect that fits in the variable display period in the state is selected and executed, and the game state is in a normal state other than the shortening variation, the change effect that fits in the variable display period in the normal state other than the shortening variation is selected. , It may be executed.

In the above embodiment, the selection ratio of the color change pattern is different depending on the case of super reach big hit, normal reach big hit, super reach lose, normal reach lose, or non-reach lose, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the selection ratio of the color change pattern may be varied depending on whether it is a big hit or a loss.

  In addition, when a change effect of gusset is executed, the mode of holding display or active display is once changed, but after that, an effect of returning to the original mode may be performed. For example, when the displayed character hits the hold display, the effect of the pattern in which the hold display changes and the effect of the pattern in which the change does not change may be selectively executed.

  In addition, the change in the mode of the hold display and the active display in the change effect is not limited to the color change, and may be, for example, a change in the shape, size, character, character, or the like of the hold display or the active display. Furthermore, there may be a color, shape, size, character, character, etc. used only for hold display, and there may be a color, shape, size, character, character, etc. used only for active display.

  In addition, a sound may be generated when an aspect such as a color of a hold display or an active display changes due to a change effect. Furthermore, you may make it a sound differ according to the color after changing. For example, different sounds may be produced depending on whether the color changes to red or blue. Furthermore, in the hold display and the active display, when changing to the same color, a common sound may be emitted. For example, a common sound may be emitted when the hold display changes to blue and when the active display changes to blue.

[Production related to the specific display displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H]
An effect executed in the start winning memory display area 5H will be described. In the above-described example, the effective start winning (in the state where the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the game ball has won the first start winning opening, and the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value). When a game ball has been won at the second start winning opening), one hold display is displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H corresponding to one start winning. As shown below, The specific display is displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H before the effective start winning is generated, and the display mode of the specific display is changed according to the effective start winning (the specific display after the mode change is the above-described hold display). It is also possible to do so.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 30A and 30B, a specific display of a number corresponding to the upper limit value (4) of the first reserved storage number can be displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H. Shall. In each area of the start winning memory display areas 5H-1 to 5H-4, one specific display can be displayed. One specific display is display information (object) corresponding to one variable display (special game). It is. Here, the production control CPU 120 relates to the specific display displayed in each of the start winning storage display areas 5H-1 to 5H-4, and the corresponding variable display start condition (the first reserved storage number reaches the upper limit value). If the game ball has won at the first start winning opening without being established), the specific display is displayed in the first mode, and the corresponding variable display start condition is established. When the second hold memory number is 0, the variable display of the first special figure whose holding order is higher is finished, and is not controlled to the big hit gaming state, The specific display is displayed in the second mode.

  In the example of FIG. 30A, when the variable display start condition corresponding to the specific display is not satisfied (when there is no holding storage corresponding to the specific display), the specific display is displayed as a chain of black balls. When the start condition of the variable display corresponding to the specific display is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied (the hold corresponding to the specific display) When there is a memory), the specific display is displayed in a second mode (hereinafter also referred to as an effective mode) in which the white balls are not bound to the chain. The specific display of the second aspect corresponds to the hold display described above.

  As described above, the production control CPU 120 is mainly used when a start winning is generated (a timing when the reserved memory number is increased) or when a special symbol variable display is executed (a timing when the reserved memory number is decreased). Based on the first reserved memory number designation command and the second reserved memory number designation command transmitted from the substrate 11, the total reserved memory number designation command, etc., the updated first reserved memory number and second reserved memory number, and The total pending storage number can be recognized. In addition, when a valid start prize is generated, a start prize designation command (either a first start prize designation command or a second start prize designation command) transmitted from the main board 11, a display result designation command (display result) 1 designation command, display result 2 designation command, or display result 3 designation command) and a variable category command, and the occurrence of an effective start winning can be recognized, and based on the display result designation command, It is possible to recognize whether the determination result at the time of winning corresponding to the start winning is a big hit or a loss, and based on the variable category command, the variable display variation pattern (whether it is super reach or not) Etc.) can be recognized.

  That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the start condition for the variable display that has not been executed yet is established, and the start condition for the variable display that has not been executed yet has been established, but the start condition is satisfied. It is possible to specify whether there is no state. Then, it is possible to execute a pre-reading notice effect for variable display where the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied. In the following description, “no hold memory” or “no hold memory” indicates that the start condition for variable display is not satisfied, and “the hold memory exists” or “the hold memory”. When “is present”, it indicates that the start condition regarding the variable display is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (C), depending on whether or not a hold memory corresponding to each hold order exists, the display form of the specific display corresponding to each hold order is set to an effective form or a blank form. It is decided whether to do. Specifically, when the first reserved memory number is 0, there is no reserved memory corresponding to the reserved ranks 1 to 4, and therefore, the start winning memory display areas 5H-1 to 5 corresponding to the reserved ranks 1 to 4 are stored. In 5H-4, a specific display in a blank mode is displayed. When the first reserved memory number is 1, there is a reserved memory corresponding to the reserved rank 1, and there is no reserved memory corresponding to the reserved ranks 2 to 4, and therefore the start winning corresponding to the reserved rank 1 In the memory display area 5H-1, the specific display of the valid mode is displayed, and in the start winning memory display areas 5H-2 to 5H-4 corresponding to the holding orders 2 to 4, the specific display of the blank mode is displayed. The In addition, when the first number of reserved memories is 2, there is a reserved memory corresponding to the reserved ranks 1 and 2, and there is no reserved memory corresponding to the reserved ranks 3 and 4, so In the corresponding start winning memory display areas 5H-1 and 5H-2, specific indications of valid modes are displayed, respectively, and in the start winning memory display areas 5H-3 and 5H-4 corresponding to the holding orders 3 and 4, A specific display in a blank mode is displayed for each. Further, when the first number of reserved memories is 3, there is a reserved memory corresponding to the reserved ranks 1 to 3, and there is no reserved memory corresponding to the reserved rank 4, so that the corresponding reserved ranks 1 to 3. In the start winning memory display areas 5H-1 to 5H-3, a valid mode specific display is displayed, and in the start winning memory display area 5H-4 corresponding to the hold order 4, a blank mode specific display is displayed. The When the first number of reserved memories is 4, since there are reserved memories corresponding to the reserved ranks 1 to 4, the start winning memory display areas 5H-1 to 5H-4 corresponding to the reserved ranks 1 to 4 are provided. Each displays a specific indication of the effective mode.

  Thus, the upper limit number of the specific display in the blank mode that can be displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H is the same as the upper limit value of the reserved storage number. In this example, since the upper limit value of the first reserved storage number is 4, the upper limit number of the specific display in the blank mode that can be displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H is also 4.

  FIG. 31 and FIG. 32 described later are timing charts showing an example of the execution timing and execution period of each effect related to the specific display. In this time chart, “start winning” indicating the input timing of the command (command at the time of winning) transmitted in the start winning determination process, and the variation period (change start timing and change end timing) of the production symbol are displayed. “Actual display”, “active display” indicating an active display execution period (active display start timing and active display end timing) in the active display area 5HA, and a start winning memory display area 5H which is a display area corresponding to the hold order 1 -1 indicating the execution status of each effect executed at -1, and the execution status of each effect executed in the start winning memory display area 5H-2 that is a display area corresponding to the hold order 2 " Hold order 2 ”and start winning memory display area 5H− that is a display area corresponding to hold order 3 The “holding order 3” indicating the execution status of each effect executed in the “holding order 3” and the “holding order” indicating the execution status of each effect executed in the start winning memory display area 5H-4 that is a display area corresponding to the holding order 4 The time axis corresponding to each item of “4” is provided.

  Further, regarding “holding order 1” to “holding order 4”, “effective mode” and “blank mode” indicating specific display modes to be displayed in the corresponding display areas 5H-1 to 5H-4, and specific display are displayed. “Change effect” indicating the execution period (change effect start timing and change effect end timing) of the change effect to be changed from the blank mode to the effective mode, and the specific display is shifted in accordance with the start of fluctuation of the effect symbol (satisfaction of the start condition). A time axis corresponding to each item of “movement effect” indicating the execution period (movement effect start timing and movement effect end timing) of the movement effect is provided. Furthermore, regarding “holding rank 4”, the time corresponding to the “increase effect” indicating the execution period (increase effect start timing and increase effect end timing) of the increase effect that increases (newly appears) the specific display of the blank mode. A shaft is also provided.

  Next, with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 31 and the screen display diagram of FIG. At the timing of (0) in FIG. 31, the first reserved storage number is zero. At this time, as shown in FIG. 33 (A1), on the screen of the image display device 5, a specific display in a blank mode is displayed in each of the start winning memory display areas 5H-1 to 5H-4. .

  Here, at the timing of (1) in FIG. 31, it is assumed that a winning to the first start winning opening has occurred and the first reserved memory number has changed from 0 to 1. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 33 (B1) and (C1), the effect control CPU 120 changes the specific display displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H-1 corresponding to the hold order 1 from the blank mode to the effective mode. Execute the change effect to be changed. In this example, as a change effect, the chain of black balls (blank mode specific display) is broken and changed to white balls (effective mode specific display), and the display position of the specific display after the mode change is before the mode change. An effect that is higher than that is executed.

  As described above, when the start condition is satisfied, by executing the change effect in which the display mode of the specific display is changed from the blank mode to the effective mode, the player is recognized with the effect of enhancing the start condition. be able to. Further, in this example, the display mode (display color and shape) of the specific display is changed by the change effect, and the display position is also changed. In other words, the display position of the specific display of the effective mode is different from the display position of the specific display of the blank mode, and the former is displayed closer to the center of the screen, which is easier for the player to see than the latter. It is possible to easily grasp whether or not the start condition corresponding to the display is satisfied.

Here, the effect control CPU 120, when a winning at the first start winning opening occurs and the specific display is changed from the blank mode to the effective mode, the effective change which becomes the change destination based on the determination result at the time of starting winning. You may make it determine the display color of the specific display of an aspect. For example, as shown in FIG. 17, the normal color (white) is set according to the determination result at the time of starting winning (start winning prize specifying command, display result specifying command, and variation category command transmitted from the main board 11). Or a special color (blue, green, red), and if it is a special color, decide which special color (blue, green, red) to use, and decide in (C1) You may make it display the specific display of the effective aspect which is a display color.

  Furthermore, in such a configuration, a plurality of types of change effects are provided as change effects that change the specific display of the blank mode to the effective mode, and according to the display color of the specific display of the effective mode that becomes the change destination. Thus, different types of change effects may be executable. For example, when the display color of the specific display of the effective mode that is the change destination is determined to be white, the display is changed to the effective mode from the blank mode without causing the character to appear, and the specific display of the effective mode that is the change destination is displayed. When the color is determined to be blue, the character A appears at a higher rate than the other display colors and is changed from the blank mode to the effective mode (display color is blue), and the specific display of the effective mode to be changed is displayed. If the display color is determined to be green, the character B appears at a higher rate than the other display colors and is changed from the blank mode to the valid mode (display color is green). When the display color of the specific display is determined to be red, the character C may appear at a higher rate than the other display colors to change from the blank mode to the valid mode (display color is red).

  Next, as shown in (2), (3) and FIG. 33 (C1) in FIG. 31, the effect control CPU 120 displays a specific display of the effective mode after the change in the start winning memory display area 5H when the change effect ends. -1 is displayed for a predetermined period (a period in which at least the player can recognize that the specific display mode has changed to the effective mode), and then the movement effect is executed. In the movement effect, as shown in FIGS. 31 (3), (4) and FIGS. 33 (D1), (E1), the corresponding start winning memorized display is based on the fact that the variable display start condition of the holding order 1 is satisfied. After the specific display of the effective mode displayed in the area 5H-1 is moved to the active display area 5HA, as shown in FIGS. 31 (4) (5) and 33 (E1) (F1), The blank specific indications displayed in the start winning memory display areas 5H-2 to 5H-4 are moved to the start winning memory display areas 5H-1 to 5H-3, respectively. In other words, a moving effect is executed in which each specific display is moved to a display area that is one higher in the holding order. This movement effect can improve the effect of the specific display.

  Here, as the specific display of the effective mode corresponding to the variable display for which the start condition is satisfied is moved from the start winning storage display area 5H-1 to the active display area 5HA, the specific display of the blank mode also has one hold order. By moving to a higher area, a moving effect in which the specific display of the first aspect moves is executed, and the effect can be further enhanced.

  As shown in FIGS. 33 (D1) and (E1), when the specific display of the effective mode (corresponding to the above-described hold display) is moved from the start winning storage display area 5H-1 to the active display area 5HA, the specific display ( That is, the display information corresponding to the variable display for which the start condition is satisfied is displayed in a third mode (active mode) different from both the first mode (blank mode) and the second mode (effective mode) described above. Become. The specific display of the third aspect corresponds to the active display described above. In this example, since the specific display (active display) of the third mode is larger and more gorgeous than the specific display of the second mode (effective mode), the player can display the specific display of the second mode. It is easier to see than.

Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 receives the first symbol variation start designation command from the game control microcomputer 100 as a trigger, and the specific display of the effective mode (corresponding to the above-described hold display) is stored in the start winning memory. It is assumed that the change display of the effect symbol is started at the timing of moving from the display area 5H-1 to the active display area 5HA (timing (4) in FIG. 31). Accordingly, the first reserved memory number is zero. In addition, in this example, the change display of the effect design is started at the timing when the active display (specific display of the third mode) is displayed in the active display area 5H. While the specific display is moving from the start winning storage display area 5H-1 to the active display area 5HA (before the end of the moving effect), the variable display of the effect pattern may be started. After moving from the winning storage display area 5H-1 to the active display area 5HA (after the end of the moving effect), it may be possible to start the variable display of the effect symbol after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  Here, the specific display of the blank mode displayed in the start winning memory display areas 5H-2 to 5H-4 before the moving effect has moved to the start winning memory display areas 5H-1 to 5H-3, respectively. Accordingly, the specific display is not displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H-4 (period (4) to (5) in FIG. 31, and FIG. 33 (F1)). That is, in the state where the specific display is displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H-4, a part of the background image that cannot be visually recognized by the player is not displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H-4. Thus, the player can visually recognize.

  The production control CPU 120 increases the display of a new specific display in the start winning memory display area 5H-4 as the specific display is not displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H-4. Perform the production. In this example, at the timing of (5) in FIG. 31, the increase effect is started simultaneously with the end of the movement effect, and the specific display displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H-4 is the start winning memory display area 5H. Immediately after moving to -3 (a specific display is displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H-3), an increase effect is started in the start winning storage display area 5H-4. The increase effect may be started before the end of the movement effect (before the specific display is displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H-3), and the increase effect is started after a predetermined time has elapsed since the end of the movement effect. You may make it do.

  As shown in (G1) of FIG. 33, in the increase effect, first, a flash-like appearance appears in the start winning memory display area 5H-4 to increase the specific display in the blank mode (the new specific display is in the area). 31), at a timing of (6) in FIG. 31, as shown in (H1) of FIG. 33, a specific display in a blank mode is displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H-4. In addition, it can be said that the increase effect in this example is an effect of causing the specific display of the flash mode to appear in the start winning memory display area 5H-4 and changing the specific display of the flash mode to the specific display of the blank mode.

  As described above, the specific display in the blank mode is newly displayed in accordance with the movement of the specific display of the effective mode corresponding to the variable display for which the start condition is satisfied from the start winning storage display area 5H-1 to the active display area 5HA. By displaying it in the memory display area 5H-4, it is possible to improve the production effect and improve the interest.

  The increase effect is not limited to such a form, and may be an effect of displaying a specific display of a new blank form in the start prize storage display area 5H-4 from the beginning without displaying a flash image once. good. In addition, an effect (appearance effect) for causing the blank specific display to appear in the predetermined display area (start winning prize storage display area 5H-4) where the specific display is not displayed with the start of the variable display is executed. By doing so, it is possible to improve the presentation effect in the predetermined display area.

The period (4) to (11) shown in FIG. 31 is a variation display period of the effect symbol (corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command), and within the variation display period, An example in which four start prizes are generated is shown. First, when a winning to the first start winning opening occurs when the first reserved memory number is 0 (timing (7) in FIG. 31), the first reserved memory number is 0.
With the increase from 1 to 1, a change effect in which the specific display in the start winning memory display area 5H-1 changes from the blank mode to the effective mode is executed.

  In addition, when a winning to the first start winning opening occurs when the first reserved memory number is 1 (timing (8) in FIG. 31), the first reserved memory number increases from 1 to 2, A change effect in which the specific display in the start winning memory display area 5H-2 changes from the blank mode to the valid mode is executed. In addition, when a winning to the first start winning opening occurs when the first reserved memory number is 2 (timing (9) in FIG. 31), the first reserved memory number increases from 2 to 3, A change effect in which the specific display in the start winning memory display area 5H-3 changes from the blank mode to the valid mode is executed. Furthermore, when a winning to the first start winning opening occurs when the first reserved memory number is 3 (timing (10) in FIG. 31), the first reserved memory number is increased from 3 to 4, A change effect in which the specific display in the start winning memory display area 5H-4 changes from the blank mode to the valid mode is executed.

  Then, the active display displayed in the active display area 5HA is erased when the display of the effect symbol is terminated and the effect symbol is stopped (or when the symbol confirmation designation command is received) ( (Timing (11) in FIG. 31). When the active control is erased, the production control CPU 120 has the first reserved memory number of 1 or more, that is, in response to the display of the specific indication of the effective mode being displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H-1. The specific display of the effective mode displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H-1 is moved to the active display area 5HA (timing (12) in FIG. 31), and the start winning memory display areas 5H-2 to 5H- 4 is moved to the start winning memory display areas 5H-1 to 5H-3 (timing (13) in FIG. 31), respectively. Furthermore, the CPU 120 for effect control executes an increase effect that causes the specific display of the blank mode to appear in the start winning memory display area 5H-4 (timing (14) in FIG. 31).

  Next, the effect control when the start condition is established during the execution of the increase effect will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 32 and the screen display diagram of FIG. At the timing (0) in FIG. 32, the effect symbols are being displayed in a variable manner, and the first reserved memory number is four. At this time, as shown in FIG. 34A2, on the screen of the image display device 5, the active display (specific display of the third mode) is displayed in the active display area 5HA, and the start winning memory display areas 5H-1 to 5H. -4 is in a state where a specific indication of the effective mode is displayed.

  Here, it is assumed that, at the timing of (1) in FIG. 32, the change display of the effect symbol is finished, the stop symbol is fixed, and the first reserved memory number becomes three. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 34 (B2), the production control CPU 120 erases the active display (specific display of the third aspect) in the active display area 5HA. Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (C2), the specific display of the effective mode displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H-1 is moved to the active display area 5HA (timing (2) in FIG. 32), Variation display of the effect symbol corresponding to the active display (specific display changed to the third mode) newly displayed in the active display area 5HA is started, and further, as shown in FIG. 34 (D2), the start winning memory display The specific display of the effective mode displayed in the areas 5H-2 to 5H-4 is moved to the start winning memory display areas 5H-1 to 5H-3, respectively (timing (3) in FIG. 32).

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 starts an increase effect that causes a specific display of a blank mode to appear in the start winning memory display area 5H-4 as shown in FIG. 34 (E2). Here, during the execution period of the increase effect (before the specific display of the blank mode appears), a winning to the first start winning opening occurs, and the first reserved memory number is increased from 3 to 4 (Timing (4) in FIG. 32).

  At this time, as shown in (4) (5) in FIG. 32 and (F2) in FIG. 34, the CPU 120 for effect control executes the increased effect that has not been completed to the end (predetermined effect period execution). Once, a specific display in a blank mode is displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H-4. Then, as shown in (5) (6) of FIG. 32 and (F2) (G2) of FIG. 34, a specific display of a blank mode is displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H-4 for a predetermined period (at least the player has a blank mode). After the display, the start winning memory display area 5H is displayed as shown in (6) (7) of FIG. 32 and (G2) (H2) of FIG. The change effect which changes the specific display of the blank aspect newly displayed to -4 to an effective aspect is performed.

  In this way, when a start prize occurs within the execution period of the increase effect, the increase effect is temporarily executed until the end, and a specific display in the blank mode is presented to the player, and then the change for the specific display is performed. By executing the effect, there is no need to provide an effect control form that “a specific display (holding display) of the effective mode appears without stopping the increase effect halfway through the change effect”. In addition, the player feels uncomfortable with the fact that the specific display of the effective mode is displayed without going through the specific display or change effect of the blank mode, and concentrates on the game.

  Next, the effect control when the start condition is established during the execution of the movement effect will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 32 and the screen display diagram of FIG. At the timing of (10) in FIG. 32, the variation of the effect symbol is being displayed, and the first reserved memory number is 3. At this time, as shown in FIG. 35 (A3), on the screen of the image display device 5, the active display (specific display of the third mode) is displayed in the active display area 5HA, and the start winning memory display areas 5H-1 to 5H. -3, the valid mode specific display is displayed, and in the start winning memory display area 5H-4, the blank mode specific display is displayed.

  Here, it is assumed that, at the timing of (11) in FIG. 32, the change display of the effect symbol is finished, the stop symbol is fixed, and the first reserved memory number becomes two. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 35 (B3), the effect control CPU 120 erases the active display (specific display of the third mode) in the active display area 5HA. Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (C3), the specific display of the effective mode displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H-1 is moved to the active display area 5HA (timing (12) in FIG. 32), The variation display of the effect symbol corresponding to the active display (specific display changed to the third mode) newly displayed in the active display area 5HA is started. Further, the specific display of the effective mode displayed in the start winning memory display areas 5H-2 and 5H-3 is moved to the start winning memory display areas 5H-1 and 5H-2, respectively, and the start winning memory display area 5H. The movement effect which moves the specific display of the blank aspect currently displayed on -4 to the start winning memory | storage display area 5H-3 is started. Thus, the movement effect that the specific display of the first aspect and the specific display of the second aspect move together is executed, and the effect can be further enhanced.

  Here, before the specific display displayed in the start winning memory display areas 5H-2 to 5H-4 finishes moving to the start winning memory display areas 5H-1 to 5H-3 (before the end of the moving effect). In addition, it is assumed that the winning at the first start winning opening occurs and the first reserved memory number increases from 2 to 3 (timing (13) in FIG. 32).

At this time, as shown in (13) (14) of FIG. 32 and (D3) of FIG. 35, the CPU 120 for effect control executes the movement effect that has not been completed to the end (predetermined effect period execution). Once, a specific display in a blank mode is displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H-3. Then, after the specific display in the blank mode is displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H-3 for a predetermined period (at least the period in which the player can recognize that the specific display in the blank mode is displayed), ( 14) As shown in (15) and (E3) and (F3) of FIG. 35, a change effect that changes the specific display of the blank mode displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H-3 to the effective mode after the end of the moving effect. Run. In addition, as shown in (14) (15) of FIG. 32 and (E3) (F3) of FIG. 35, the CPU 120 for effect control is blanked in the start winning memory display area 5H-4 in parallel with the change effect. An increase effect that causes the specific display of the aspect to appear is executed.

  As described above, when a start winning is generated within the execution period of the moving effect, the moving effect is temporarily executed until the end, and the number of reserved memories (3 in this example) updated in accordance with the starting winning is supported. After presenting the player with a specific display of a blank mode (specific display of the start winning memory display area 5H-3 in this example) to the player, by executing a change effect for the specific display, It is not necessary to provide an effect control form of “stopping and displaying a specific display (holding display) of an effective mode without going through a change effect”. In addition, the player feels uncomfortable with the fact that the specific display of the effective mode is displayed without going through the specific display or change effect of the blank mode, and concentrates on the game.

  Here, as shown in (C3) and (D3) of FIG. 35, in the movement effect, the specific display of the effective mode moves in parallel in the horizontal direction from the left to the right of the screen (this mode of movement is referred to as parallel movement). The specific display of the blank mode moves while drawing a parabola from the left to the right of the screen (this mode of movement is referred to as jumping movement).

  As described above, the movement effect is prevented from becoming monotonous and the effect effect can be improved by making the movement mode different between the specific display of the blank mode and the specific display of the effective mode.

  In the example of FIG. 32, the change effect in the start prize memory display area 5H-3 and the increase effect in the start prize memory display area 5H-4 are started simultaneously and ended at the same time (same period of (14) to (15)). However, the present invention is not limited to this form, and the change effect of the start winning memory display area 5H-3 is started before the increase effect of the start winning memory display area 5H-4. Alternatively, the change effect of the start winning memory display area 5H-3 may be started after the increase effect of the start winning memory display area 5H-4. In addition, the change effect in the start winning memory display area 5H-3 may end before the increase effect in the start winning memory display area 5H-4, and the change effect in the start winning memory display area 5H-3 starts. You may make it complete | finish after the increase production | presentation of the winning memory | storage display area 5H-4. Also, the change effect of the start winning memory display area 5H-3 and the execution period of the increase effect of the start winning memory display area 5H-4 may not overlap, and after one of the effects ends, the other effect May be started.

(Modification 1 Example of changing production by stopping increase production)
In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which, when a start prize is generated during the execution period of the increase effect, the change effect is started after the increase effect is continued without being stopped. 36, as shown in FIG. 36, when a start prize is generated during the execution period of the increase effect, the increase effect is stopped in the middle of execution, and changes according to the start prize generation timing. You may make it start production.

  In the example of FIG. 36, the movement effect ends at the timing of (1), and the increase effect is started in the start winning storage display area 5H-4 as shown in (A1). Then, at the timing of (2) before the increase effect ends (before the change from the flash mode specific display to the blank mode specific display), a winning at the first start winning opening has occurred. .

  At this time, as shown in (A2), the effect control CPU 120 increases during execution as shown in (A2) in response to the occurrence of a prize at the first start prize opening (reception of the first start prize opening designation command). It is assumed that the production is stopped and the change production is executed. That is, in the start winning storage display area 5H-4, the display of the flash mode image or the image in the process of changing from the flash mode to the blank mode is terminated, and the change effect for changing the specific display to the effective mode is executed. Then, the change effect ends at the timing (3), and as shown in (A3), the specific display of the changed effective mode is displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H-4.

  As described above, when a start prize is generated during the execution of the increase effect, the increase effect in the middle of the execution is terminated, and the change effect corresponding to the start prize is immediately executed, so that the player can receive the start prize. Can be recognized at an early stage.

  In the example shown in FIG. 36, when a start winning is generated during the execution of the increase effect, the blank display is displayed once in the start winning memory display area 5H-4 and then the blank display is activated. The display period of the blank mode at this time is shorter than the display period when the change effect is executed after the increase effect is executed until the end (the timing of (2)). It may also be a period in which the player cannot visually recognize the blank mode.

  In addition to the example shown in FIG. 36, when a start winning is generated during the execution of the increase effect, for example, the blank mode is not displayed once in the start winning memory display area 5H-4. The intermediate mode in the process of changing to (for example, the mode shown in FIG. 36 (A2)) may be changed to the effective mode. That is, when a start prize is generated during the execution of the increase effect, the specific display corresponding to the start prize is changed from the special mode different from the first mode to the second mode (that is, without passing through the first mode). The mode may be changed). Further, when a start winning occurs during the execution of the increase effect, the effective state is immediately displayed without displaying the blank mode once in the start winning memory display area 5H-4 and without displaying the above-described intermediate mode. A specific display may be displayed.

(Modification 2 Example of executing an increase effect without executing a change effect)
In the form mentioned above, when a start winning occurs during the execution period of the movement effect, the change effect is executed after the movement effect is finished, and the display mode of the specific display corresponding to the start winning is changed from the blank mode to the effective mode. The example to change was demonstrated. As shown in FIG. 37, the display mode of the specific display corresponding to the start prize is not performed without executing the change effect when the start prize is generated during the execution period of the movement effect. You may make it display in an effective mode.

  In the example of FIG. 37, the specific display of the effective mode displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H-1 at the timing of (1) moves to the active display area 5HA, and the effect symbol variation display is started. . At this time, as shown in (A1), the specific indication of the effective mode displayed in the start winning memory display areas 5H-2 and 5H-3 is moved to the start winning memory display areas 5H-1 and 5H-2, respectively. At the same time, a moving effect is started to move the blank specific display displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H-4 to the start winning memory display area 5H-3. Then, before the end of the movement effect, that is, as shown in (A2), the blank specific display displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H-4 is displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H-3. At the timing of (2) before being displayed, the winning to the first start winning opening has occurred.

At this time, the effect control CPU 120 determines that a winning in the first start winning opening has occurred (first
(A3), the blank mode specific display is immediately changed to the effective mode specific display without executing the change effect. In this example, immediately after the specific display of the blank mode displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H-4 moves to the start winning storage display area 5H-3, the change mode is not executed and the blank mode is displayed. Instead of the specific display, the specific display of the effective mode is displayed (timing (3) and (4)). At this time, in the start winning storage display area 5H-3, the specific display in the blank mode may be erased and the specific display in the valid mode may be displayed, which has priority over the display layer in which the specific display in the blank mode is displayed. You may make it carry out the superimposition display of the specific display of an effective mode on a display layer with high degree (display layer with high visibility of a player).

  With the end of the movement effect, as shown in (A3), an increase effect is executed in the start prize storage display area 5H-4, and in the start prize storage display area 5H-4 as shown in (A4). Then, a specific display of a new blank mode is displayed (timing (3) to (5)).

  As described above, when a start prize is generated during the execution of the movement effect, immediately after the movement effect is completed, the specific display of the effective mode corresponding to the start prize is displayed without executing the change effect. It is possible to make the player recognize at an early stage that a start winning has occurred.

  In the example shown in FIG. 37, when a start prize is generated during the execution of the movement effect, a specific display in a blank mode is once displayed in the start prize storage display area 5H-3 (timing (3). ) That is, after the movement effect is finished, the specific display of the blank mode is deleted and the specific display of the effective mode is displayed (timing (4)). The display period of the blank mode in 3 may be a period shorter than the display period when the change effect is executed, and is a period in which the player cannot visually recognize the blank mode in the start winning storage display area 5H-3. There may be.

  Moreover, not only in the example shown in FIG. 37, when a start winning occurs during the execution of the movement effect, for example, a blank mode specific display is not displayed once in the start winning memory display area 5H-3. Instead of the specific display in the blank mode, the specific display in the effective mode may be displayed at an intermediate position (for example, the position shown in FIG. 37A2) in the moving process of the specific display. That is, when a start prize is generated during execution of a movement effect, a specific display of an effective mode corresponding to the start prize may be displayed before the movement effect ends. Further, when a start prize is generated during the execution of the movement effect, a specific indication of the effective mode may be displayed immediately (before the movement effect is finished) in the start prize storage display area 5H-3.

(Modification 3 Pre-reading notice effect by change of specific display mode)
As described above, the specific display of the blank mode indicates that the start condition is not satisfied, and the specific display of the valid mode indicates that the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied. . Here, the specific display of the blank mode is changed to the special mode as a pre-reading notice effect in which the display result of the variable display corresponding to the specific display of the effective mode (that is, the hold display) is notified before the variable display is started. Production may be performed.

  As shown in FIG. 38 (A4), when the number of reserved memories is 0, specific indications in blank form are displayed in the start winning memory display areas 5H-1 to 5H-4, respectively, but the pre-reading notice No specific display is changed from the blank mode because there is no reserved memory to be subjected to the above.

On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories is 1 or more, the effect control CPU 120 determines the start winning command corresponding to each reserved memory (start winning prize designation command transmitted from the main board 11, display result). The pre-reading notice can be executed based on the designation command and the variation category command. For example, when the display result designation command corresponding to the pending storage is a command that designates “big hit”, or the variable category command corresponding to the pending storage is designated as “super reach”. In some cases, depending on the number of specific displays that are blank at that time (the number of variable displays for which the start condition is not satisfied), it is possible to perform an effect that changes the specific display of each blank aspect to a special form It is.

  In the example of FIG. 38 (B4), the CPU 120 for effect control is “big hit” at the time of starting winning regarding the holding storage corresponding to the specific display (holding display) of the effective mode displayed in the starting winning storage display area 5H-1. Based on being determined as “Super Reach”, the specific display of the blank mode displayed in the start winning memory display areas 5H-4 to 5H-2 is “period”, respectively. By changing between “waiting” and “large”, a pre-reading notice effect is executed in a manner that allows the player to recognize the word “expected large”.

  Also, in the example of FIG. 38 (C4), the effect control CPU 120 holds the display corresponding to one of the specific indications (holding display) of the effective mode displayed in the start winning memory display areas 5H-1 and 5H-2. Regarding the memory, the blank mode displayed in the start winning memory display areas 5H-4 and 5H-3 based on being determined as “big hit” or “super reach” at the time of starting winning. By changing the specific display to “extreme” and “heat”, respectively, a pre-reading notice effect is performed in a manner that allows the player to recognize the word “extreme heat”.

  Further, in the example of FIG. 38 (D4), the effect control CPU 120 holds the display corresponding to one of the valid mode specific displays (hold display) displayed in the start winning memory display areas 5H-1 to 5H-3. Regarding the memory, the specific display of the blank mode displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H-4 based on being determined as “big hit” or “super reach” at the time of starting winning, By changing to “flame”, a pre-reading notice effect is executed in a manner that allows the player to recognize the word “flame”.

  In this way, when the determination result at the time of winning a start is a predetermined result ("big hit" or "super reach"), the specific display of the blank mode is changed to the special mode by changing the specific display of the blank mode. Interest can be improved because attention can be paid. Further, in the example of FIG. 38, when the determination result at the time of starting winning becomes a predetermined result (“big hit” or “super reach”), the number of specific indications of blank mode displayed at that time (or the first display) Each specific display is changed to a different mode in accordance with (the number of one reserved memory). For example, the specific display of the blank mode displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H-4 is “period” when the number of reserved memories is 1, “strong” when the number of reserved memories is 2, and the number of reserved memories is 3. Sometimes it can be changed to "flame". Thereby, it becomes possible to present the player with an appropriate notice word corresponding to the number of specific indications in the blank mode.

  In addition, when notifying the display result of the variable display for the variable display (starting variable display) for which the start condition is satisfied, an effect of changing the specific display of the blank mode to the special mode may be executed. . For example, when the number of reserved memories is 0, the active display is displayed in the active display area 5HA, and the variable display being executed is accompanied by super reach, the start winning storage display area 5H -4 to 5H-1 change the specific display of the blank mode to "su", "-", "pa", "-", respectively, thereby recognizing the word "super" to the player You may perform the effect of the mode to make. In addition, for example, it is possible to execute a common effect in which it is difficult to recognize which internal state is the high accuracy low base state (or high accuracy high base state) and the low accuracy low base state (or low accuracy high base state). The internal state may be suggested by changing the specific display mode of the blank mode.

  It should be noted that the character that has appeared on the screen has a blank mode specific display such as an effect of irradiating a beam (for example, the effect shown in FIG. 29) with respect to the specific display of the blank mode displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H. A suggestion effect that suggests a change to a special aspect is performed, and along with this suggestion effect, the specific display of the blank aspect gradually changes to a specific word (for example, the above-mentioned “expected high”, “ You may make it change to each character which comprises "flame" etc.).

(Execution condition of control related to specific display of blank mode)
In the above embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 30C, the example in which the specific display of the blank mode according to the number (4−first reserved memory number) corresponding to the first reserved memory number is displayed has been described. Similarly to this, as shown in FIG. 30D, it is possible to display a specific display in a blank mode corresponding to the number (4−second reserved memory number) corresponding to the second reserved memory number. Thus, even in the configuration in which the specific display of the blank mode is displayed for the second reserved memory, the control related to the increase effect, the control related to the moving effect, the control related to the change effect, and the specific display of the blank mode are specially performed. It is assumed that the control to change the mode can be executed in the same manner as the case where the first reserved storage is targeted. In addition, the control related to the specific display in the blank mode described above may be executable for both the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory, and the control related to the specific display in the blank mode described above for only one of them. May be executable.

  For example, in the high base state, the variable display change time is short, and the winning frequency of the game ball to the second start winning opening becomes high. Therefore, when the increase effect or the change effect is executed, the player may feel annoying on the contrary. In order to prevent this, the control related to the specific display in the blank mode described above can be executed for the first reserved memory, while the control related to the specific display described above is not executed for the second reserved memory (in the blank mode). It is also possible to display only the effective mode specific display (hold display) without displaying the specific display).

  Moreover, when the control regarding the specific display of the blank mode described above can be executed for both the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory, in the low base state, the blank mode targeted for the second reserved memory In the high base state, the blank specific display for the first reserved storage may not be displayed in the high base state. According to this, the player can appropriately grasp the reserved memory to be increased in the current gaming state.

  Further, it may be possible to vary whether or not to execute the control related to the specific display of the blank mode described above according to the gaming state. For example, in the low base state, the control related to the specific display of the blank mode described above is executed (the specific display corresponding to the variable display in which the start condition is not satisfied can be displayed in the blank mode), but in the high base state, The control related to the specific display in the blank mode described above may not be executed (the specific display corresponding to the variable display in which the start condition is not satisfied is not displayed).

(Prefetching notice effect with specific indication of effective mode)
The specific display changed from the blank mode to the effective mode corresponds to the new hold display shown in S607 of FIG. Therefore, the CPU 120 for effect control changes the display color of the specific display of the effective mode according to the determination result at the time of starting winning (start winning prize specifying command, display result specifying command, and variation category command transmitted from the main board 11). The change effect to be changed can be executed as a pre-reading notice effect. That is, it is possible to change the display color of the specific display (holding display) of the effective mode to blue, green, red, etc. according to the determination result at the time of starting winning, and when the starting winning occurs, The display mode of the specific display may be changed from the blank mode to an effective mode that is a display color other than white (blue, green, red, etc.) according to the determination result at the time of winning the start. Also, the color change patterns shown in FIGS. 17 to 19 may be applied as the color change pattern when changing the display color of the specific display of the effective mode. 23 may be applied as the change effect pattern, and the change effect pattern determination ratio is set to the ratio shown in FIG. The ratio may be the ratio shown in FIG.

  In this way, the display control CPU 120 can change the display color of the specific display of the blank mode or the effective mode to any one of a plurality of stages such as blue, green, and red with different degrees of advantage. A change effect can be executed. Here, the first change effect that can be changed from the display color of the specific display of the effective mode before the change to an advantageous display color of one or more steps (for example, a change that can be performed when changing to one of blue, green, and red Only when the display color of the effect A and the change effect B) and the specific display after the change can be changed to a display color (for example, red) of a specific stage among a plurality of stages (for example, when it changes to red) In step S701, the effect control CPU 120 determines one of the change effects A, B, and C, and the variable display effect process in step S172. I am trying to do it. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect when the specific display of the effective mode changes.

[Variation 4 Example of holding display by holding display lamp]
In the above-described embodiment, the hold display is performed by the hold display symbol in the start winning storage display area 5H of the image display device 5. In the fourth modification, the hold display is performed by the hold display lamp 25D provided separately from the image display device 5.

  FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a modified example in which the hold display is performed by the hold display lamp 25D. Referring to FIG. 39, in the fourth modification, a hold display lamp 25D for effecting hold display is provided in the vicinity below the image display device 5. The hold display lamp 25D is a relatively large lamp (for example, in the case of FIG. 39, if the total width (diameter) of all the lamps is ½ of the width of the image display device 5), it can emit multicolor light. For example, it is composed of a full color LED (Light Emitting Diode). The hold display lamp 25D is connected to the effect control board 12 via the lamp control board 14, and the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 controls ON / OFF of light emission and the mode of light emission.

  As shown in FIG. 39A, in addition to the hold display by the hold display lamp 25D, the hold storage number displays 5M and 5N are displayed in the lower right part of the display area of the image display device 5. The reserved memory number display 5M indicates the first special figure reserved memory number, and the reserved memory number display 5N indicates the second special figure reserved memory number. In FIG. 39A, the reserved memory number display 5M indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number is 2, and the reserved memory number display 5N indicates that the second special figure reserved memory number is 0. ing.

  The hold display lamp 25D-1 corresponds to the hold data with the hold number “1”, and when the hold data with the hold number “1” is stored, there is a hold state indicating the fact (in the above-described embodiment). When the hold data of the hold number “1” is not stored, the hold mode (the blank mode in the above-described embodiment, here) is controlled. Then, it is controlled to a mode of lighting in white). However, when switching control of the light emission mode is performed or when it is used for a notice effect, the mode may be controlled to a mode different from the mode with or without the hold regardless of whether or not the hold data is stored. .

  The hold display lamps 25D-2 to 25D-4 correspond to the hold data of the hold numbers “2” to “4”, respectively, and are controlled in the same manner as the hold display lamp 25D-1.

In FIG. 39A, the hold display lamps 25D-1 and 25D-2 are lit in purple and the hold display lamps 25D-3 and 25D-4 are lit in white. This indicates that the hold data “2” is stored and the hold data of the hold numbers “3” and “4” is not stored. That is, it is indicated that the number of reserved memories is two.

  In the low base state, the hold display lamps 25D-1 to 25D-4 indicate whether the hold data of the first special symbol is stored. In the high base state, the hold display lamps 25D-1 to 25D-4 indicate whether or not the hold data of the second special symbol is stored.

  As shown in FIG. 39 (B), when the display of the effect symbol is changed in the image display device 5 in response to the digestion of one hold data, the effect control CPU 120 holds the hold display lamp 25D. Control (movement control) is performed in which the modes -2 to 25D-4 are moved to the left holding display lamps 25D-1 to 25D-3 one by one. As described above, the movement control is performed not only on the hold display lamp 25D in the no hold mode but also on the hold display lamp 25D in the hold mode. As a result, the mode of the hold display lamp 25D-4 is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 so as to be extinguished for a moment.

  Also in the movement control, the hold display lamp 25D is turned off for a moment (for example, about 0.5 seconds) between the mode before the movement control and the mode after the movement control by the effect control CPU 120. It is also possible to control it. For example, in the case of FIG. 39B, regarding the hold display lamp 25D-3, the mode before and after the movement control is the mode without hold, but it is controlled to be turned off between the modes without hold before and after. It may be. The hold display lamp 25D-2 has a hold mode before the movement control and a no hold mode after the movement control. However, the hold display lamp 25D-2 may be controlled to be turned off between the front and back modes. . This makes it easier for the player to understand that the movement control has been performed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 39B, the reserved storage number displays 5M and 5N are also updated. In FIG. 39B, the first reserved storage number is decremented by 1, and updated from “2” to “1”.

  Immediately after FIG. 39 (B), as shown in FIG. 39 (C), the on-hold display lamp 25D-4, which has once been turned off by the effect control CPU 120, is controlled so as not to have a hold (that is, , Increase control for increasing the no-hold mode) is executed. As a result, in the non-holding mode, the hold display lamp 25 is displayed in a light-emitting manner instead of being turned off, so that the decorativeness on the panel including the hold display lamp 25 can be improved. In particular, in a configuration in which the hold display lamp 25 emits light to indicate that there is a hold memory and the hold display lamp 25 is turned off to indicate that there is no hold memory, the period in which the start prize is not generated continues for a relatively long time. In addition, the hold-off display lamp 25 is continuously turned off during that period, and it is emphasized to the player that at least a part of the board surface is dark so that the start winning state does not occur. There is a possibility of degrading. On the other hand, in the fourth modification, the hold display lamp 25 is not lit but lighted and displayed in the no hold mode, so that the change in the brightness of the board surface can be suppressed and the decrease in interest can be suppressed.

  Here, after the movement control is executed, the hold display lamp 25D-4 is once turned off, and then the increase control is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the movement control is performed. After the execution, the light emission state of the hold display lamp 25D-4 may be maintained without the hold display lamp 25D-4 being turned off. In this case, in the hold display lamp 25D-2, the control in which the purple emission color changes to the white emission color may be increased control and movement control in the no hold mode.

In addition, when the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol or the second special symbol displaying the hold display by the hold display lamp 25D increases (when the first start winning a prize designation command is received in the low base state, or When the second start winning opening designation command is received in the high base state), the effect control CPU 120 causes the hold display lamp 25D corresponding to the increased hold display to change from the no hold mode to the hold mode (hold is present). (Increase control of mode and decrease control of mode without hold).

  In addition, various effects (increase effects, movement effects, and other effects) related to the hold display symbols in the start winning memory display area 5H of the image display device 5 in the above-described embodiment are provided by the hold display lamp 25D in the fourth modification. You may make it apply to control regarding a hold display.

  As shown in FIG. 39 (D), not only when there is pending data that has been determined to be a big hit or pending data for which a highly reliable reach effect that is a big hit is performed, Even if there is pending data that has been determined to be out of date or pending data that does not execute a highly reliable reach effect that is a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 will perform a predetermined ratio (for example, advantageous for the player). Part of the hold display lamp 25D in the hold state (in this case, corresponding to the hold data to be notified) in a high ratio in the case, a low ratio in case it is disadvantageous to the player. However, it may be a plurality of hold display lamps including the hold data to be notified, or one not including the hold data to be notified. Or a plurality of on-hold display lamps) may be changed to a mode different from the on-hold mode and the on-hold mode (in this case, the mode is turned off, but other modes may be used). Pre-reading notice control may be executed. Thereby, the interest of the game can be improved by the control of changing the mode of the hold display lamp 25D, and the player's expectation that something may occur in the hold data to be notified can be improved.

  As shown in FIG. 39 (E), not only when there is pending data that has been determined to be a big hit or pending data for which a highly reliable reach effect that is a big hit is executed, Even if there is pending data that has been determined to be out of date or pending data that does not execute a highly reliable reach effect that is a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 will perform a predetermined ratio (for example, advantageous for the player). In other words, the percentage is high, the percentage is low if it is unfavorable for the player, or the percentage may be reversed, and all of the hold display lamps 25D in the hold state (here, the hold display lamps 25D-1 to 25D). -3) is changed to a mode different from the mode with hold and the mode without hold (here, a mode in which red light is emitted, but other modes may be used) It may be tell the control is executed. Thereby, the interest of the game can be improved by the control of changing the mode of the hold display lamp 25D, and the player's expectation that something may occur in the plurality of hold data can be improved.

  In addition, the trigger for starting the pre-reading notice control may be when the pending data subject to the notice occurs, or any kind of trigger as long as it is a subsequent trigger. It may be at the start of fluctuation corresponding to the hold data, or may be when subsequent hold data is generated.

  In addition, when the pre-reading notice control is executed, the mode changes in the pre-reading notice control at a predetermined end timing (for example, when reaching the variable display of the notice target or at the end of the variable display of the notice object). The held display lamp 25D is restored to its original state.

  In the pre-reading notice control, when the mode of the hold display lamp 25D is changed, the mode may be controlled to be turned off for an instant (for example, about 0.5 seconds) between the modes before and after the change. Good. Thereby, it can be made easy for the player to understand that the pre-reading notice control has been performed.

  Further, an operating means for adjusting the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 by the player may be provided, and the brightness of the hold display lamp 25D may be changed in accordance with the brightness adjustment. Thereby, the brightness | luminance of hold | maintenance display lamp 25D can also be made into a player's desired brightness | luminance.

  Further, although an operation means for adjusting the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 by the player is provided, the brightness of the hold display lamp 25D may not be changed according to the brightness adjustment. Thereby, the brightness | luminance of other lamps, such as a game effect lamp, can be made into a player's desired brightness | luminance, ensuring the visibility of the hold | maintenance display lamp 25D.

  Further, when the mode of the hold display lamp 25D is changed in the control of the hold display lamp 25D such as the increase control and the movement control, it may be changed gradually or may be changed at once.

  The combination of the holding mode and the non-holding mode is not limited to the combination of the above-described mode of emitting light in purple and the mode of emitting light in white, and any combination may be used as long as either one is not extinguished. Accordingly, the hold display lamp is not turned off regardless of the number of hold memories, so that the decoration effect and effect of the hold display can be improved.

  For example, a combination of a mode in which light is emitted in a first color (for example, a bright color such as white) and a mode in which light is emitted in a second color (for example, a dark color such as gray) may be used. It may be a combination of a mode that blinks in color and a mode that lights in the second color, or a combination of a mode that lights in the first color and a mode that flashes in the second color A combination of a mode of blinking with the same color and a mode of lighting may be used.

  Also, a mode of flashing fast (for example, in a period cycle shorter than a predetermined period such as 1 second) in the same color or a different color and a mode of flashing in a slow period (for example, in a period cycle longer than a predetermined period such as 1 second) A combination of a mode in which the same color or a different color flashes slowly and a mode in which flashing rapidly occurs may be used.

  Further, it may be a combination of the first flashing light emission pattern and the second flashing light emission pattern, or may be a combination of a predetermined flashing light emission pattern and a light emission pattern with only lighting, or an opposite combination. May be.

  Also, it may be a combination of a mode in which a plurality of predetermined colors are sequentially lit and a mode in which a single color is lit, or a plurality of colors of the first combination (for example, a plurality of colors such as rainbow colors and other chromatic colors) May be a combination of a mode in which a plurality of bright colors are sequentially lit and a mode in which a plurality of colors in the second combination (for example, a plurality of dark colors such as achromatic colors) are sequentially lit.

  Moreover, you may make it the aspect changed by prefetch notice control be an aspect mentioned above, Comprising: You may make it a different aspect from the aspect with a holding | maintenance and the aspect without a holding | maintenance.

  Moreover, you may make it make it the aspect which combined the aspect mentioned above into the aspect changed with a holding | maintenance presence mode, a non-holding aspect, and prefetch notice control.

  Further, in the mode of blinking, the blinking may be synchronized or may be asynchronous.

Further, in the flashing mode, it is preferable not to repeatedly turn on and off, but to repeatedly turn on and off lightly so as not to make the player misunderstand that the number of holds has changed.

  Further, even if the hold data is digested, the display of the hold display lamp 25D may be continued in a mode changed by the pre-reading notice control, or a mode changed by the pre-reading notice control when the hold data is digested. May be restored to its original form.

  Further, when the pre-reading notice control of the hold display lamp 25D is performed, the image display device 5 may or may not execute the effect display linked to the pre-reading notice control.

  Further, when new hold data is generated during the pre-read notice control of the hold display lamp 25D, the display of the hold display lamp 25D corresponding to the new hold data is the same as the pre-read notice control. You may make it control, and you may make it display with a holding | maintenance mode as usual.

  Further, the pre-reading notice control may be executed in a plurality of stages for one piece of pending data to be notified. Specifically, first, pre-reading notice control for changing to the first color mode may be performed, and then pre-reading notice control for changing to the second color mode may be executed (so-called promotion control). In this case, when changing to the first color and when changing from the first color to the second color, it is assumed to flash asynchronously even when it is flashing synchronously except during the change. Alternatively, the reverse may be possible.

  The active display corresponding to the hold data of the hold display lamp 25D may be displayed on the screen display device 5 in the same manner as the active display in the active display area 5HA described above, or the hold display lamps 25D-1 to 25D-4. The active display lamp may be provided and the active display lamp may be used.

  The above-described control of the hold display lamp 25D of the modified example 4 may be executed as the image display control for the hold display in the start winning storage display area 5H of the image display device 5 in the above-described embodiment. That is, the fourth modification may be applied to the image display control for the hold display in the start-winning storage display area 5H in an area different from the effect display area including the decorative symbol display area in the image display device 5.

  As described above, the gaming machine according to the fourth modification includes the image display device 5 that performs effect display, and the image display device that performs variable display based on the start condition being satisfied after the start condition is satisfied. 5 and a no-hold mode that is a mode corresponding to the fact that the start condition is not satisfied, and a hold-type mode that is a mode corresponding to the start condition that is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied And a hold display lamp 25D capable of executing.

  Further, increase control for increasing the display of the no-hold mode can be executed in response to the start condition being satisfied. As a result, the display increase control of the hold display lamp 25D in the no hold mode corresponding to the fact that the start condition is not satisfied is executed, so that the display effect of the hold display lamp 25D in the no hold mode is improved. Can do.

  Further, movement control for moving the display of the no-hold mode can be executed in response to the start condition being satisfied. Thereby, the movement control of the display of the holding display lamp 25D in the hold-free mode corresponding to the fact that the start condition is not satisfied is executed, so that the display effect of the hold display lamp 25D in the non-holding mode is improved. be able to.

In addition, the light emission mode is different between the non-holding mode and the holding mode. As a result, not only the display with the hold mode but also the display without the hold mode is a mode in which the light is emitted, so that the decoration effect of the display of the hold display lamp 25D can be enhanced.

  Further, pre-reading determination is performed for the variable display corresponding to the display of the holding display lamp 25D in the holding state, and based on the determination result, the display mode of the holding display lamp 25D that is the target of the determination result is changed to the non-holding mode and the holding mode. It is possible to execute pre-reading notice control for changing to a mode different from the existing mode. Thereby, the interest of a game can be improved by the control which changes the display mode of hold display lamp 25D based on prefetch determination.

  Further, pre-reading determination is performed for the variable display corresponding to the display of the hold display lamp 25D in the hold mode, and the display modes of the plurality of hold display lamps 25D in the hold mode are determined based on the determination result. It is possible to execute pre-reading notice control for changing to a mode different from the existing mode. Thereby, the interest of a game can be improved by the control which changes the display mode of hold display lamp 25D based on prefetch determination.

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In the above embodiment, the variable display can be executed, and the specific display corresponding to the variable display that is not executed can be displayed by the image display means or the light emission display means. ) Is a mode corresponding to the fact that the predetermined condition (starting condition) is satisfied, and is a second mode different from the first mode. (Effective aspect) can display a specific display, and in response to the execution of variable display, an increase effect or control for increasing the specific display of the first aspect, or the specific display of the first aspect is moved. A pachinko gaming machine is exemplified as a gaming machine capable of executing a movement effect or movement control. However, a gaming machine having such a configuration is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and is a slot machine. Good.

  The slot machine includes a variable display device having a plurality of reels (for example, three of a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery. When the player sets the number of bets (1 to 3 medals) and operates the start lever, each reel starts rotating, and the player operates the stop button provided for each reel. Thus, the rotation is stopped within a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing.

  Each reel is rotated and stopped by a reel motor corresponding to each reel, and a motor drive circuit corresponding to each reel motor is provided on a game control board for controlling the game. The game control board is provided with a main control unit having a main CPU and the like, and the main control unit transmits a control command to the motor drive circuit, thereby controlling the rotation and stop of the reel motor. Then, a winning occurs according to the display result derived when the rotation of all the reels is stopped (or according to the internal lottery result regardless of the display result).

  The types of winning combinations include small roles, special roles, and replaying roles. Here, in the winning of a small role, the player can obtain a profit that a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of small role. In the special role winning, the player can obtain a profit that the next game is shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. In the winning of the re-gamer, it is possible to obtain a profit that the next game can be performed without consuming new medals for setting the number of bets.

In such a slot machine, after the bonus is over, it is possible to play a game while suppressing the amount of decrease in gaming value by increasing the winning probability of the re-gamer as compared to the normal time as an advantageous state for the player. There is a technique that controls RT to a possible replay time (referred to as RT) and terminates RT when an end condition including winning a predetermined falling winning combination is satisfied. In addition, there are cases in which the effect state can be controlled during an assist time (referred to as AT) that is a notification period in which a navigation effect (for example, guiding the push order) for notifying the internal lottery result can be executed. A state in which the gaming state is RT and the effect state is controlled by AT is also referred to as assist replay time (ART). When the main control unit sets a flag corresponding to each gaming state, the winning combination, etc., and executes processing corresponding to the set flag (including transmission of an effect control command to the sub-control unit) The game is controlled. In addition, an effect control command for executing an effect corresponding to each game state and the winning combination on the effect control board side is transmitted from the main control unit to the sub-control unit.

  Role lottery, AT lottery, RT lottery, ART lottery, and AT, RT, and ART times extra lottery are stored in RAM, for example, at the start of the game (just after the start switch is operated) The winning flag of the winning combination is stored based on the gaming state indicated by the current gaming state flag. Whether or not the winning combination is actually established is determined by the winning flag stored in the RAM, the operation timing of the stop switch, or the like.

  In addition, on the presentation control board 12 of the pachinko gaming machine in the above embodiment, the presentation control CPU 120 that performs the control operation according to the program, the ROM 121 that stores the presentation control program and fixed data, and the work of the presentation control CPU 120. Although the RAM 122 that provides the area and the display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 are mounted, the slot machine is similarly provided with an effect control board. And a sub-control unit having a sub-CPU that performs control operations according to the program, a ROM that stores programs for effect control and fixed data, and a RAM that provides a work area for the sub-CPU, and a display in a liquid crystal display device A display control circuit for controlling the operation is mounted.

  In such a slot machine, the sub CPU displays on the liquid crystal display device a specific display corresponding to a game that has not yet been executed (variable display) in either of the first mode and the second mode. May be. For example, when an advantageous state such as AT, RT, or ART is won, a specific display corresponding to each game controlled in the advantageous state is displayed in the second mode, while the advantageous state before the start of the advantageous state or in the advantageous state You may make it display the specific display corresponding to each game performed after completion | finish in a 1st aspect.

  For example, when an AT of 50 games is won, the first to 50th specific displays are displayed in the second mode (for example, red), and the 51st and subsequent specific displays are displayed in the first mode ( For example, it may be displayed in white). Then, each time the AT is consumed by one game (every time one game is completed or every time a bet is set and the start lever is operated), the first specific display of the second mode is deleted, and 2 An increase in which the specific display of the first mode is increased by one while performing the moving effect of shifting the specific display after the first one by one (shifting the nth specific display to the (n-1) th position). An effect may be executed. In addition, when the AT number extra lottery is performed during the AT period, the number of the first mode specific indications corresponding to the determined number of extra times is changed to the second mode (for example, the AT remaining is n In the case of a game, when 20 games are added and the lottery is won, the n + 1 to n + 20th specific display may be changed from the first mode to the second mode).

It should be noted that the display control of the specific display may be performed not only in the AT but also in the case of RT, ART, etc., as in the AT example. In addition, the specific display corresponding to the period actually controlled by AT, RT, ART, etc. is not limited to being displayed in the second mode, but the probability of winning AT, RT, ART, etc. is increased. The specific display corresponding to the period of the probability zone may be displayed in the second mode, and the specific display not corresponding to the period of the high probability zone may be displayed in the first mode. Moreover, you may display the specific display of a 2nd aspect as an aspect which suggests winning, such as AT, RT, and ART. Further, in the normal state, the specific display of the second mode may be displayed corresponding to a game in which a suggestive effect that suggests shifting to AT, RT, ART, or the like may occur.

  Some slot machines are controlled so that the next game cannot be started until one game waiting time called “wait time” (for example, 4.1 seconds) elapses. In addition to the wait time, as one of the effects of the game, the so-called “freeze”, which holds the control corresponding to the bet operation, start operation, or reel stop operation and delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period of time. There is something that performs delay control. Some of these gaming machines notify that a specific winning such as a bonus has been won by executing a specific effect by generating a freeze or the like. In this way, a specific display corresponding to a game with a special effect such as “freeze” control is displayed in the second mode, and a specific display corresponding to a game without a special effect such as “freeze” control is displayed in the first mode. You may make it display.

  Also, for example, if the next advantageous state is not controlled before reaching a certain number of games (for example, 1000 games, also called a ceiling) after the last advantageous state ends, There are slot machines with specifications that are controlled to be in an advantageous state based on reaching the number of games (1000 games). In such a slot machine, when a certain number of games approaches, a specific display corresponding to each game before reaching the certain number of games is displayed in the first mode, and each game after reaching the certain number of games is displayed. The corresponding specific display may be displayed in the second mode.

  For example, when the number of remaining games until reaching a certain number of games is 10, the specific display from the first to the ninth is displayed in the first mode (for example, white), respectively, and the tenth (fixed) The specific display after the game reaching the number of games) may be displayed in the second mode (for example, red). Each time one game is completed, the first specific display of the first mode is deleted, and the second and subsequent specific displays are shifted one by one (the nth specific display is changed to the (n−1) th specific display). A shift effect may be executed to increase the specific display of the second mode (or the first mode) by one. Note that the “fixed number of games” mentioned here may exist for a plurality of periods (for example, 500 games and 1000 games), and it may be determined by lottery which one is applied.

  Further, an example in which a specific display corresponding to each remaining game until the advantageous state is ended is displayed in the second mode, or a specific display corresponding to each remaining game until the advantageous state is controlled is displayed in the first mode. Not limited to the example, the specific display corresponding to each game is displayed in the second mode when the possibility of being in an advantageous state is high, and is displayed in the first mode when the possibility of being in an advantageous state is low. Anyway. For example, the specific indication within the AT period is displayed in the second mode at a rate of 80% (displayed in the first mode at the rate of 20%), and the specific indication outside the AT period is set at the rate of 80%. It may be displayed in the first mode (displayed in the second mode at a rate of 20%). In addition, regarding each specific display displayed during the non-AT period, when the number of games until the AT is started based on the specific display is within a predetermined number of games, the specific display is displayed in the second mode. When the number of games until AT is started with reference to the specific display is larger than the predetermined number of games, the specific display may be displayed in the first mode. In addition, regarding each specific display displayed during the AT period, when the number of games until the AT is over with respect to the specific display is greater than or equal to a predetermined number of games, the specific display is displayed in the second mode, and the specific display is performed. When the number of games until the AT is ended based on the display is less than the predetermined number of games, the specific display may be displayed in the first mode.

  In the above embodiment, the hold display and active display colors have stages corresponding to the degree of expectation of jackpot, and the order is white, blue, green, red from lower to higher. In addition, there may be a color or display with a high expectation degree of jackpot. For example, a color or display with a higher degree of expectation of jackpot than red may appear only in the case of a jackpot.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it is made to control to a big hit gaming state based on having displayed the big hit symbol on the 1st special symbol display 4A or the 2nd special symbol display 4B, it controls to a big hit gaming state. The mode to perform is not limited to this. For example, a specific area is provided in the vicinity of the second start prize opening or inside the second start prize opening, and the game state is controlled based on the fact that a game ball enters (passes) the specific area. You may stay.

  For example, in the above, the “ratio” is not limited to a relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, but A: B = 100%: 0% It is a concept that also includes a relationship (that is, a concept that includes an allocation in which one is 100% and the other is 0%). Further, when A is higher in proportion than B, it is a concept including a case where A is 100% and B is less than 100%, and a case where B is 0% and A is larger than 0%. is there.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and encloses gaming media and scores based on the occurrence of winnings. It can also be applied to the enclosed game machine to be given.

  In the above embodiment, the prefetch determination is performed on the main side and the command corresponding to the determination result is transmitted to the sub side. However, the command indicating the random value is transmitted from the main side and the prefetch determination is performed on the sub side. You may make it do.

  In the above embodiment, whether or not the game state after the big hit gaming state is changed to the “probable change state” is determined by determining the big hit type at the start of the change, but the big prize opening is opened at the start of the change. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening) during the big hit gaming state, only determining the pattern (the mode of the round game). The gaming state after the big hit gaming state may be changed to the “probability changing state”.

  In addition, for example, a game score for use in a game is given and given using a frequency that is a game value of a size specified from the record information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine into the gaming area using the gaming score or the gaming score given by winning the game.

  In the above description, the game machine is a game machine that uses a game medium. However, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media, and a game medium such as a game ball. It is also possible to apply to a sealed game machine that gives a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by pre-installing the storage device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 5 Image display apparatus, 12 presentation control board, 22A, 22B Start switch, 120 presentation control CPU, 123 display control part, 125 I / O.

Claims (2)

Effect display means for executing effect display;
Variable display means for performing variable display based on the start condition being satisfied after the start condition is satisfied;
A first mode which is a mode corresponding to the fact that the start condition is not satisfied, and a mode corresponding to a case where the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied, and the first mode Specific display means capable of displaying a specific display according to the second aspect of the different aspects;
A gaming machine comprising increase control execution means capable of executing increase control for increasing the specific display of the first mode in response to the establishment of the start condition. Effect display means for executing effect display;
Variable display means capable of performing variable display;
The specific display can be displayed in correspondence with the variable display that is not executed, and the first condition is an aspect corresponding to the fact that the predetermined condition related to the variable display is not satisfied, and the predetermined condition is satisfied Specific display means capable of displaying a specific display by a second mode different from the first mode,
A gaming machine comprising increase control execution means capable of executing increase control for increasing the specific display of the first mode in response to execution of variable display.

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