JP2019005014A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance performance effects sufficiently.SOLUTION: When corresponding display erasure performance in change performance is executed, an image displayed to a display area of an image display device 5 shifts downward and the corresponding display moves out of the display area of the image display device 5, so that the corresponding display becomes invisible. In this state, a second area AR2 appears to an upper side part of the display area of the image display device 5, so that a ratio of a display area in a first area AR1 is smaller than a ratio (100%) of the display area in the first area AR1 in the normal time. When two seconds pass, the image displayed to the display area of the image display device 5 shifts upward and the corresponding display moves into the display area of the image display device 5, the corresponding display becomes visible. Corresponding display to be notified that becomes visible again is displayed not in a display color (for example, white) before it becomes invisible but in a display color (for example, blue) more advantageous to a player, such as the degree of jackpot expectation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 23

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  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 in a predetermined prize area (start prize opening) provided in the game area (a start condition is satisfied). A variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and it is advantageous for the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display device becomes a specific display result (big hit symbol) There are some which are configured to be controllable in such an advantageous state (big hit gaming state).

  As such a gaming machine, when a new start winning occurs during a shake display that deforms the display area of the image display device and also deforms the image being displayed in the display area, so-called shake vision, the movement of the shake display In addition, there is a gaming machine that displays a hold display in a display mode with high expectation (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP2015-164598A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, as the effect during the shake vision, the on-hold display corresponding to the start winning that occurred during the shake vision is simply displayed in a display mode with high expectation. There was a problem that it could not be raised sufficiently.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can sufficiently enhance the effect.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
An effect display execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S343) that performs effect display (for example, change effect) in the effect display area (for example, the display area of the image display device 5) is provided. ,
The effect display area includes a first effect display area (for example, the first area AR1) and a second effect display area (for example, the second area AR2).
The effect display execution means includes
The ratio between the display area of the first effect display area and the display area of the second effect display area can be changed (see, for example, FIG. 23).
As the effect display, after the first specific display is displayed so as to be visible in the first effect display area (see, for example, FIG. 23C), the ratio of the display area of the first effect display area is reduced. The first specific display is rendered invisible or difficult to view by, for example, shifting the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 downward to move the corresponding display outside the display area (for example, FIG. 23 (D)) and then increasing the ratio of the display area of the first effect display area (for example, shifting the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 upward to display the corresponding display) The second specific display having a higher advantage than the first specific display in the first effect display area is displayed in a visible manner (for example, white (or blue) on hold). Shows visibly displays the hold display of jackpot high expectation blue (or red) than, referring to FIG. 23 (E)),
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to sufficiently enhance the effect.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Variable display means capable of executing variable display (for example, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, etc.);
Hold storage means (for example, a first special figure hold storage unit, a second special figure hold storage unit, etc.) for storing a variable display that has not yet been started as a hold storage;
Hold display means for displaying a hold display (for example, a first hold display, a second hold display, etc.) corresponding to the hold storage (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S312),
The first specific display and the second specific display are the hold display,
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to sufficiently enhance the effect.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
Variable display means capable of executing variable display (for example, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, etc.);
Special display means for displaying a special display (for example, active display) corresponding to the variable display (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for performing setting for updating the active display in the active display section AHA in step S326); Further comprising
The first specific display and the second specific display are the special display.
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to sufficiently enhance the effect.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
At least when the first specific display becomes invisible or difficult to view in the effect display (for example, see FIG. 23D, for example, during execution of the corresponding display erasure effect), the special corresponding to the first specific display Special display means (for example, the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B) that displays the display (for example, LED lighting display on the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B) so as to be visible. Further comprising a CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 that controls the turning on / off of each LED that constitutes,
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to sufficiently enhance the effect.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
It further comprises detection means (such as a push button 31) that can detect the player's action,
The effect display executing means is based on the detection of the player's action (such as a push operation on the push button 31) by the detecting means, and the display area of the first effect display area and the second effect display area. The ratio to the display area can be changed (for example, see FIG. 24).
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to sufficiently enhance the effect.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
The degree of advantage varies according to the change mode of the display area ratio of the first effect display area (for example, the change speed of the first area, etc.) (see, for example, FIG. 25).
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to sufficiently enhance the effect.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
In the effect display, the degree of advantage (for example, the big hit expectation degree) varies depending on the period (for example, the erasure time of the corresponding display) in which the first specific display is invisible or difficult to view (for example, FIG. B)),
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to sufficiently enhance the effect.

(8) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (7),
The effect display execution means can display a specific image (for example, a character image, an item image, a message image, etc.) in the second effect display area.
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to sufficiently enhance the effect.

(9) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (8),
Variable display means capable of executing variable display (for example, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, etc.);
Corresponding display means (for example, the processing in step S312 or the active display in the active display unit AHA in step S326) for displaying the corresponding display (for example, the first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display) corresponding to the variable display. Production control CPU 120 for performing settings for updating the
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, in the variable display effect processing in step S172 of FIG. 12 in FIG. 26B, FIG. An effect control CPU 120 that executes the action effect shown in FIG.
Concealed state in which the corresponding display is invisible or difficult to view (for example, a state in which the silhouette or shadow of the corresponding display is difficult to see, or a state in which the corresponding display is not visible) and the corresponding display Can be changed to a non-hidden state that can be visually recognized (for example, effect control capable of executing silhouette effects shown in FIGS. 26 (E) to 26 (G) in the variable display effect process in step S172 of FIG. 12). CPU 120 etc.)
The suggestion effect is executed when the corresponding display means is in the concealed state (see, for example, FIG. 26F), and after that, when the non-hidden state is entered, the corresponding display is displayed before the concealed state is entered. It can be displayed in a display mode different from the display mode (for example, a display color different from the display color before the change as shown in FIG. 26H).
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus attention on whether the display mode of the corresponding display after the concealment state is released is different from the display mode before the concealment state, and to improve the interest of the game Can do.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the fluctuation pattern at the time of a loss. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of various commands. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern in this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding display data memory | storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pending | holding display setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a change effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of a change pattern and a change effect timing pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a change pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a change production timing pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a change production timing pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart etc. which show an example of change production setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of a change effect. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of the change effect in a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the change speed of the 1st area | region in a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of the change effect in a modification.

  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). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each have a number indicating "0" to "9", a symbol indicating "-", or a lighting pattern of each segment not limited to a number or symbol. Various types of special symbols composed of etc. are variably displayed. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  A plurality of types of special symbols that are variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B only need to have a symbol number for identifying each of them. As an example, “0” is added as a symbol number to a special symbol indicating a symbol “−”, and “1” to “9” may be added as symbol numbers for a plurality of types of lighting patterns. .

  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.

  In this way, on the screen of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite 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 first hold display unit 5HR, a second hold display unit 5HL, and an active display unit AHA are arranged. The 1st reservation display part 5HR displays the 1st special figure reservation memory number so that identification is possible. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of variable display hold corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The 2nd reservation display part 5HL displays the 2nd special figure reservation memory number so that specification is possible. The second special figure holding memory number is the variable display holding number corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is such that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It occurs based on the start winning by doing. 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.

  For example, a special game start condition (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A due to the occurrence of the first start prize that the game ball passes (enters) through the first start prize opening. ) Is satisfied, 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 satisfied, the first special figure holding storage number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when the second start winning that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening is generated, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (second start condition) ) 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 established, the second special figure holding memory number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and 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). If the first special figure reservation storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”) when the first start winning is generated, the first start condition is not satisfied, and the first start winning is based on the start winning. The special figure game may be invalid and only the payout of the prize ball may be performed. Further, if the second special figure holding storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) when the second start winning is generated, the second start condition is not satisfied, and based on the start winning. The special figure game may be invalid and only the payout of the prize ball may be performed.

  In the first hold display section 5HR, a hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special figure game using the first special figure is performed. In the second hold display section 5HL, a hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special figure game using the second special figure is performed. The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  The first hold display unit 5HR may be configured to perform the first hold display, for example, left-justified. The first hold display section 5HR is provided with four display parts corresponding to the upper limit value “4” of the first special figure hold memory number, and the hold numbers “1”, “2”, “3” in order from the left end. ”And“ 4 ”. When the number of holds of the special figure game using the first special figure increases due to the establishment of the first start condition, if there is no other first hold display in the first hold display part 5HR, the hold on the first hold display part 5HR At the leftmost display portion corresponding to the number “1”, a new first hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the incremented first special figure hold memory number. If there is another first hold display in the first hold display portion 5HR, a new first hold display is hidden on the right side of the display part where the other first hold display is performed. It is added to the part (corresponding to any of the holding numbers “2” to “4”). When there is a plurality of first hold displays in the first hold display section 5HR, when a special game using the first special figure is started due to the establishment of a new first start condition, the first hold display section 5HR While deleting (digesting) the first hold display in the leftmost display part corresponding to the hold number “1”, each of the first hold display in the display part corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” Move (shift) in the direction (left side) of the erased display area.

  The second hold display unit 5HL only needs to be configured so that the second hold display is performed, for example, right-justified. The second reserved storage unit 5HL is provided with four display parts corresponding to “4” which is the upper limit value of the second special figure reserved storage number, and the reserved numbers “1”, “2”, “3” in order from the right end. ”And“ 4 ”. When the number of holds of the special figure game using the second special figure increases due to the establishment of the second start condition, if there is no other second hold display in the second hold display part 5HL, the second hold display part 5HL holds it. At the rightmost display part corresponding to the number “1”, a new second hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the incremented second special figure hold memory number. If there is another second hold display in the second hold display section 5HL, a new second hold display is hidden on the left side of the display part where the other second hold display is performed. It is added to the part (corresponding to any of the holding numbers “2” to “4”). When there is a plurality of second hold indications in the second hold display portion 5HL, and when the special figure game using the second special view is started due to the establishment of a new second start condition, the second hold display portion 5HL While deleting (digesting) the second hold display in the rightmost display portion corresponding to the hold number “1”, each of the second hold display in the display portion corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” Move (shift) in the direction (right side) of the erased display area. The term “hold display” usually refers to a concept including both the first hold display and the second hold display, and in particular, some of them (for example, any one of the first hold display and the second hold display). )).

  The active display unit AHA displays the same effect image as the hold display or a different effect image corresponding to the variable display being executed. The display in the active display portion AHA is referred to as active display (also referred to as special display, digestion display, or current display). In the active display portion AHA, for example, the first erased (digested) first in the first hold display portion 5HR in response to the start of the special figure 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 part AHA, for example, in response to the start of the special figure game using the second special figure when the second start condition is established, the active display part AHA is erased (digested) in the second holding storage part 5HL. An active display corresponding to the second hold display is performed. The first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display only need to have colors and patterns in common. For example, the active display is displayed larger than the first hold display and the second hold display. There may be. Further, in response to the establishment of the first start condition (second start condition) and the start of the special figure game using the first special figure (second special figure), the first hold display section 5HR (second The first hold display (second hold display) displayed in the hold display portion 5HL) may be moved to the active display portion AHA and displayed as the active display.

  The first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display are referred to as correspondence display (also referred to as variable display correspondence display). The term “corresponding display” usually refers to a concept including all of the first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display, but in particular, some of them (for example, the first hold display and the second hold display). May include a concept excluding the active display while including the active display, or a concept excluding the first hold display and the second hold display while including the active display.

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

  A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the first hold display section 5HR and the second hold display section 5HL, or instead of the first hold display section 5HR and the second hold display section 5HL. . In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL, the number of special figure hold memories can be specified at the top of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B for displaying are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

  For example, when the number of holdings of the special figure game using the first special figure increases due to the establishment of the first starting condition, the number of LED lighting on the first holding indicator 25A is increased by one, and the new first start condition When the special figure game using the first special figure is started by establishment, the number of LED lighting in the first hold indicator 25A is reduced by one. When the number of held special figure games using the second special figure increases due to the establishment of the second start condition, the number of LEDs on the second hold indicator 25B is increased by one, and the new second start condition When the special figure game using the second special figure is started by establishment, the number of LED lighting in the second hold indicator 25B is reduced by one. Specifically, when the first special figure reserved memory number becomes “1”, the LED to be turned on in the first hold indicator 25A is set to one, and the first special figure reserved memory number becomes “2”. In this case, the number of LEDs to be lit on the first hold indicator 25A is two, and when the number of the first special figure hold memory is “3”, the number of LEDs to be lit on the first hold indicator 25A is three. When the special figure hold memory number becomes “4”, the number of LEDs to be turned on in the first hold indicator 25A is four. Further, the case where the second special figure reservation storage number becomes “1” to “4” is the same as the case where the first special figure reservation storage number becomes “1” to “4”. Therefore, the LED lighting display in the first hold indicator 25A is a display corresponding to the first hold display in the first hold display portion 5HR. The LED lighting display on the second hold indicator 25B is a display corresponding to the second hold display on the second hold display section 5HL.

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

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. Do not close. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning hole. ) Make it open. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter (pass) through the second start winning opening, while the expansion when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. You may comprise so that a game ball may enter (pass) more easily than an open state. As described above, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has the first variable state such as the open state or the expanded open state in which the game ball can pass (enter) through the second start winning port, and the game ball cannot pass (enter). It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a closed state or a normally open state that is difficult to pass (enter).

  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 reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is less than (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 if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, The second start condition is satisfied.

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

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

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. become unable. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ). In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize port may be provided.

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

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. 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 left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like.

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

  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. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod.

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

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 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. Further, the main board 11 performs lighting / extinguishing control of each LED constituting the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, and the general-purpose hold indicator 25C, and displays the hold memory number in an identifiable manner. It also has functions.

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

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. 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 function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as a section.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control 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. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to “0” in advance.

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

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

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

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

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 includes table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored. 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, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring 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.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, a random counter for effects provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation in an updatable manner. . The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number. As an example, on the side of the effect control board 12, it is possible to count numerical data indicating random values for determining various effects such as a random number for determining a stop symbol in a variable display of decorative symbols, and a random value for determining a notice effect. Controlled.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various table data 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. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When the game ball flowing down the game area passes (enters) the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is moved by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The first start condition is satisfied due to the detection. Thereafter, 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 passes (enters) the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Therefore, the second start condition is established. 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 normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening.

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

  When 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. The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are also referred to as a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol, respectively. In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5.

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

  When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable display result is “big hit”, it is determined in advance in the display area of the image display device 5. The finalized decorative symbol that is the winning combination is derived and displayed. As an example, a combination of big hits is determined by stopping and displaying the same decorative symbols all together on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It is only necessary that the decorative design is derived and displayed.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, a period until a predetermined opening upper limit time (for example, 29.5 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses, or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls enter the big winning opening and a winning ball is generated. In the period up to, a round game (also simply referred to as “round”) is performed in which the big prize opening is continuously opened. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “2” or “15”) is reached.

  When the variable display result is “big hit”, it is only necessary to include the case where the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “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, 29.5 seconds) is executed. In addition, as a round game in the big hit game state, short-term opening in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (the big winning opening is in an open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 second). A jackpot type (for example, “accuracy”) in which a round is executed may be provided. The big hit gaming state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a first specific gaming state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a second specific gaming state.

  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. In the probability change state, a predetermined probability change end condition is satisfied, for example, a variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times) or a big hit gaming state is started before the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times. It is controlled to continue until The probability variation end condition may be satisfied when the next big hit gaming state is started regardless of the number of executions of variable display. After the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to the short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. In the short-time state, a predetermined short-time end condition is satisfied, for example, the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), or the big hit gaming state is started before the variable display execution number reaches the predetermined number of times. It is controlled to continue until As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a short-time state. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probability change”, after the big hit game state is ended, the game state becomes the probability change state.

  In the probable change state and the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening than in the normal state. And a second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “high base control”). By controlling to such a probable change state and a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a “big hit” is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained. Even when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the high opening control may not be performed.

  In the image display device 5, the decorative symbol other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol) is stopped in a state in which it matches the jackpot combination continuously for a predetermined time, A big hit can occur before the final result is displayed due to rocking, scaling, or deformation, or when multiple decorative symbols fluctuate synchronously with the same symbol, or the display position changes. An effect performed in a state where the sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. As a reach effect, a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative design is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a display mode of the background image is changed, and a moving image different from the decorative design An effect operation different from changing the variation pattern of the decorative design, such as reproducing and displaying an image, may be executed. Not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are different from the operation modes before the reach mode. The operation mode may be included in the reach effect. The reach state and its state are referred to as the reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 is not a big hit combination, it becomes “lost”, and the variability display state ends.

  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 “big hit” (also referred to as reliability or big hit reliability) varies depending on the production mode in each reach production. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, a normal reach production (normal reach) and a super reach production (super reach) are preset. When the reach effect in the super reach is executed, there is a higher possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (expected degree of the big hit) than in the case where the reach effect in the normal reach is executed. In addition, the reach production that becomes the super reach may include a plurality of types of reach production including a super reach that executes a specific reach production in which the degree of expectation of the big hit is higher than other super reach.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, different from the reach production, for example, the display of a predetermined production image, or the presentation operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative design, such as image display or voice output as a message , There is a possibility that the variable display state of decorative symbols may reach a reach state, there is a possibility that a reach effect will be executed by super reach, and that the variable display result may be a "big hit", etc. May be executed in advance to notify the player in advance.

  The effect operation as the notice effect is the variable display mode of the decorative symbols after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It is only necessary to be executed (started) prior to the reach mode (before the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that there is a possibility that the variable display result may be a “hit” may include one that is executed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. In this way, the notice effect can be a big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing from the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols until the fixed special symbols and fixed decorative symbols that result in variable display are derived. Anything that can give notice of sex is acceptable. A plurality of notice patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the contents of the effect operation (effect mode) when such a notice effect is executed.

  The notice effect includes a pre-read notice effect (also referred to as a pre-read effect). The pre-reading notice effect is pre-reading the variable display result and the fluctuation pattern before the variable display that is subject to notice (the notice target) of the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”, etc. This is a notice effect capable of giving a notice of the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” according to the mode. In particular, a pre-reading notice effect that continuously gives notice over a variable display of decorative symbols that is executed a plurality of times in response to a plurality of special drawing games is also referred to as a continuous notice effect. In the pre-reading notice effect, before the variable display subject to notice is started, for example, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” based on the reserved memory of the special figure game due to the occurrence of the start winning prize, etc. The production operation is started.

  The pre-reading notice effect that is executed based on the occurrence of the start prize is executed (started) after the start prize has occurred, before the player can determine whether or not the notice content by the pre-reading notice effect is realized. Anything is acceptable. For example, the pre-reading notice effect for notifying that there is a possibility of reaching the reach state due to the occurrence of a certain start prize is that at least the variable display state of the decorative symbol based on the occurrence of the start prize becomes the reach state (or the non-reach state). Anything may be executed (started) before. In addition, the pre-reading notice effect that predicts that the variable display result may be a “hit” due to the occurrence of a certain start prize is at least as much as the fixed decorative design is stopped and displayed in the variable display based on the occurrence of the start prize. Anything may be executed (started) before.

  In this embodiment, as an example of the pre-reading notice effect, the first hold display in the first hold display unit 5HR, the second hold display in the second hold display unit 5HL, and the active display in the active display unit AHA are displayed in the normal state. By changing the display mode to a mode different from the mode, a pre-reading notice effect of “corresponding display change” for notifying the possibility of “big hit” in variable display to be notified is executed. More specifically, the display color in the first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display is set to a specific color (for example, either red or blue) that is different from a predetermined color (for example, white) at the normal time. Therefore, it is only necessary to notify that the possibility that the variable display result is “big hit” is higher than usual. Note that the display pattern in the first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display may be a special pattern (for example, cherry blossom pattern) that is different from the normal display, and the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” than usual. It may be possible to notify that the price is too high. Or it is more likely than usual that the display color changes to a specific color by adopting a display mode that shows a predetermined message (eg, “secret”) as the first hold display, the second hold display, or the active display. May be notified (suggested). The pre-reading notice effect of “corresponding display change” is also called a change effect.

  The change effect includes a corresponding display erasure effect. Corresponding display erasure effect is, for example, shifting (moving) an image (background image, character image, corresponding display, etc.) displayed in the display area (effect display area) of the image display device 5 to display the corresponding display (first display). By moving (positioning 1 hold display, 2nd hold display and active display) out of the display area, the corresponding display is made invisible and the image is displayed after a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds or 2 seconds) has elapsed. This is an effect that the corresponding display can be visually recognized by moving the corresponding display into the display area by shifting the position upward. As described above, the corresponding display erasure effect may be an effect in which the corresponding display is temporarily invisible. Along with such effects, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a part or all of the light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are lit in a predetermined lighting mode, The movable member may be operated in a predetermined operation mode.

  In this embodiment, as an example, a change effect is executed when variable display is started. The corresponding display erasure effect in the change effect is started, and the corresponding display becomes invisible (a state where the player cannot see the corresponding display), and then the corresponding display becomes visible (a state where the player can see the corresponding display). Sometimes, the display mode of the hold display or the active display to be notified is displayed in a state where the display mode is changed to a display mode different from the display mode before the visual recognition becomes impossible. In the case where there are a plurality of hold displays and active displays that are subject to notice of change effects, the display mode for the plurality of notice objects changes simultaneously with one change effect. In addition, when the corresponding display erasing effect in the change effect is started and the corresponding display becomes invisible, and then the corresponding display becomes visible, the display mode of the hold display or the active display of the notice target is not visible. The display mode may remain the same as that of the display mode, and thereafter, the display mode of the pending display or active display of the notice target may be changed by the action of the character or the like.

  In this embodiment, the display area of the image display device 5 includes a first area (first effect display area) and a second area (second effect display area), and the first area includes various effects. The image is an area where the image is displayed, and the second area is an area where the effect image is not displayed (also referred to as a non-image area). In this embodiment, normally, in the display area of the image display device 5, the display area ratio of the first area is 100% (display area ratio is 100%), and the display area ratio of the second area is 20%. The display area ratio is 0%, and the entire display area of the image display device 5 is the first area. Further, when the corresponding display erasing effect in the change effect is executed, the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 is shifted downward as described above, so that the first area is shifted by the amount that the image is shifted downward. The display area ratio is reduced (for example, 90% or 80%), and the display area ratio of the second region is increased by the amount the image is shifted downward (for example, 10% or 20%). ).

  When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable display result is “lost”, the variable display mode is “non-reach” (“normal reach” A case where the variable display mode is “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”). When the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the variable display state of the decorative design is not reached after the variable display of the decorative design is started. Reach combination) is stopped (derived). When the variable display mode is “reach”, the reach presentation is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display is started, and finally the jackpot combination is A predetermined combination of decorative symbols (reach combination) that is not to be displayed is stopped (derived). The non-reach combination and the decorative symbols constituting the reach combination may be included in the non-specific display result together with the special symbol that becomes the lost symbol.

  Next, the operation (action) 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 the necessary initial setting after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 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 a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, The random number value MR5 for determining the figure display result may be included. The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit gaming state. The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type is used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change” or “probable change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. It is a random value. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. The random value MR5 for determining the usual figure display result indicates that the second start winning opening formed in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is in a closed state (normally open) with the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary figure game as “per figure”. It is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control to an open state (expanded open state) where game balls are likely to pass (enter) more frequently than (state).

  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. In the normal symbol process, as the high opening control accompanying the short-time control, the normal symbol display unit 20 uses a normal symbol change time (normal symbol variation time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state. Control to improve the probability that the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game is “per normal” than in the normal state, the normal variable winning ball device based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal” Part or all of the control for making the tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable blade piece in 6B longer than that in the normal state and the control for increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state are performed.

  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 the command control process, the output control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes of steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. And execute.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 3 as the start winning determination process. When the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first, based on a 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 first start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure 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).

  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 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase (increment). Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase (increment). Thus, when the first start condition is satisfied, the first special figure hold memory number is updated to increase by 1. When the second start condition is satisfied, the second special figure hold memory number is updated to increase by one. . 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 jackpot 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).

  In the process of step S210, for example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is held. Data is set in the second special figure holding storage unit. When the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit, the number of LEDs on the first hold indicator 25A is increased by one, and when the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit, the second The number of LED lighting in the hold indicator 25B is increased by one. The first special figure holding storage unit is a special game (not yet started), although the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a first start winning is generated. The special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored as a hold memory. The second special figure holding storage unit is a special game that has not yet started, although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a second start winning has occurred. (Special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored as a hold memory.

  The first special figure hold storage unit is associated with the hold number in the order of winning (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, for example, based on the establishment of the first start condition by the passage (entrance) of the game ball The CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. as the hold data and storing them. The number is stored until it reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data thus stored in the first special figure storage unit indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Based on whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state, whether the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit” is a plurality of types, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a specific mode (for example, It is the stored storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to reach the reach of super reach.

  For example, the second special figure holding storage unit is associated with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. as the hold data and storing them. The number is stored until it reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Based on whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state, whether the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit” is a plurality of types, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a specific mode (for example, It is the stored storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to reach the reach of super reach.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, setting for transmitting a start opening winning designation command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S211). Subsequently, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S212). Then, the setting for transmitting the reserved memory number notification command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S213). Further, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S214). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “2” (step S214; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215), and then the start winning prize is obtained. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S214; “1”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S216). The process proceeds to step S204. 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.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S212 of FIG. 4 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, the special symbol display result is set to “big hit” in the special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 3, FIG. 8) described later. Determination of whether or not to perform control, determination of variation pattern, and the like are performed. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, the CPU 103 performs the winning random number value determination process in step S212 at the start winning timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (first start winning opening or second start winning opening). By executing this, it is determined whether or not the random symbol value MR1 is determined to derive the jackpot symbol as the special symbol display result, and the random value MR3 is determined to be a variation pattern in which the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is the reach state. It is determined whether or not. As a result, whether or not the special symbol display result becomes “big hit” before the variable symbol special symbol display or decorative symbol display based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the start prize opening is started. Whether to reach a reach state during variable display of symbols, and based on this prediction result, whether or not to execute a notice effect as a pre-read effect by the effect control CPU 120 on the effect control board 12 side or not Can be determined.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 103 first checks the state of a time-short flag or a probability change flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102, for example. The current gaming state in the machine 1 is specified (step S401). More specifically, when the probability change flag is ON, the gaming state is a probability change state, when the probability change flag is OFF and the time reduction flag is ON, the game state is a time reduction state, and both the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are both What is necessary is just to specify that it is a normal state when it is OFF, respectively. Further, by checking the value of a special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag control unit) of the RAM 102, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit gaming state. It only needs to be identified.

  The CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming state identified in this way is a big hit in which the big hit gaming state is set (step S402). At this time, if it is determined that the big hit is not being made, it is further determined whether or not the high base in which the high opening control associated with the time reduction control is being performed in the probability variation state or the time reduction state (step S403). When it is determined in step S402 that it is a big hit (step S402; Yes), or when it is determined in step S403 that it is in a high base (step S403; Yes), the start port buffer value is “2”. It is determined whether or not (step S404).

  When it is determined in step S403 that the vehicle is not in high base (step S403; No), or when it is determined in step S404 that the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S404; Yes), FIG. The variable display contents are determined using the random number extracted in the process of step S209 shown in (step S405). In this embodiment, the variable display contents to be determined at the time of starting winning are “big hit”, “super reach determination at the time of loss”, “reach determination at the time of loss”, and “general at the time of loss”.

  The CPU 101 sets a big hit determination range in order to determine whether or not the variable display content is “big hit”. For example, from a specific display result determination table prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, data used for determining a special figure display result corresponding to the current gaming state (special figure display result determination table data) ) Is selected. In this special figure display result determination table data, the range of the determined value assigned with the special figure display result “big hit” may be set as the big hit determination range. This jackpot determination range is compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in the process of step S209. At this time, if the random value MR1 is within the range of the big hit determination range, the variable display content is determined as “big hit”.

  Corresponding to the fact that the random display value MR1 is outside the range of the big hit determination range, and it is determined that the variable display content is not “big hit”, the super reach determination range or reach determination range at the time of losing is set. Regardless of the number of special figure hold memories, the super reach determination range and reach determination range at the time of losing can be determined as a random pattern that can be determined as a variation pattern with reach production including super reach or normal reach (disturbance for determining variation pattern). The range of the numerical value MR3) may be determined in advance.

  When variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, a random pattern MR3 for determining a variation pattern and a variation pattern determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance are prepared. Of the plurality of variation patterns, the variation pattern used in the current variable display is determined. In the variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is assigned to one of a plurality of variation patterns. The CPU 103 determines the variation pattern to which the determined value matching the random value MR3 is assigned as the variation pattern used in the current variable display. For example, in the variation pattern determination table used at the time of losing when the variable display result is “losing”, as shown in FIG. 11 (B1) and FIG. 11 (B2), assignment of determination values to a plurality of variation patterns is performed. It differs depending on the number of figure hold memory and the number of second special figure hold memory. However, some of the determined values are assigned to the same (or the same type) variation pattern regardless of the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number. The range of decision values assigned to the variation pattern with super reach among the decision values assigned to the variation pattern with super reach in the table data constituting such a variation pattern determination table. However, what is necessary is just to be predetermined as a super reach fixed range. In addition, in the table data constituting the variation pattern determination table, among the determined values allocated to the variation pattern with the reach effect including the normal reach, it is allocated to the variation pattern with the reach effect regardless of the number of special figure holding memories. The determined value range may be determined in advance as the reach determination range.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of determination of the variation pattern at the time of losing when the variable display result is “lost”. When the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state without time-saving control, a variation pattern determination table in which determined values are assigned to the variation patterns as shown in FIG. 11 (B1) is used. In this case, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “295” to “300”, it is determined that the variation pattern with super reach is determined regardless of the first special figure reserved memory number. . Further, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “271” to “294”, it is uncertain whether super-reach is involved or not depending on the first special figure reserved memory number, but at least Regardless of the number stored in the first special figure, it is determined that the variation pattern with the reach effect including the normal reach is determined.

  In addition, when the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability change state with time reduction control or a time reduction state, a change pattern determination table in which determination values as shown in FIG. 11B2 are assigned to the change patterns is used. It is done. In this case, if the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “295” to “300”, it is determined that the variation pattern with super reach is determined regardless of the second special figure reserved storage number. . If the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “289” to “294”, it is determined that the variation pattern with normal reach is determined regardless of the second special figure reserved memory number.

  The special figure hold memory number (the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number) when the start winning occurs coincides with the special figure hold memory number when the variable display is actually started. Not limited to this, there may be a change due to execution of variable display or generation of a new start prize after the start prize has been generated. For this reason, the table data selected due to the difference in the number of reserved special figure storage may not match between the determination result at the time of starting winning and the determination of the changing pattern at the start of variable display. It is generally difficult to predict whether or not to be determined. On the other hand, in the variation pattern determination table in this embodiment, when the variable display result is `` lost '', at least the determination value assigned to the variation pattern with super reach or the variation pattern with reach effect including normal reach is A common decision value is included regardless of the number of special figure holds. Therefore, whether or not it is determined that the variation pattern with super reach is determined regardless of the number of special figure holding memories at the time of starting winning or variable display start in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the reach effect including the normal reach It can be determined whether or not it is determined to be determined to be a variation pattern involving.

  When the variable display result is “losing” in the normal time when the time reduction control is not performed, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “295” to “300”, the variable display content If the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “271” to “294”, the variable display content is “reach determination at loss”. judge. If the variable display result is “losing” during the time reduction in which the time reduction control is being performed, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “295” to “300”, the variable display content Is determined to be “super reach determination at the time of loss”, and if the random number knowledge MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “289” to “294”, the variable display content is “reach determination at the time of loss” judge.

  After performing the process of step S405 shown in FIG. 5, the notification content at the time of starting winning according to the determination result by the process of step S405 is set (step S407). In accordance with such notification contents, a setting for transmitting a winning determination result command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S408), and the winning random number determination processing is terminated. Also, when it is determined in step S404 that the starting port buffer value is “1” instead of “2” (step S404; No), the winning random number determination processing is terminated. As described above, when the high opening control associated with the short-time control is performed or when the game is in the big hit gaming state, the start winning (first starting winning) is generated by the game ball passing (entering) through the first starting winning opening. The determination of the variable display content is not performed based on this, and the winning determination result command is not transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  FIG. 7 shows a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command and second starting opening winning designation command), a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command and second reserved memory number notification command), An example of setting a winning determination result command is shown. In this embodiment, a command B100H serving as a first start opening winning designation command and a command B200H serving as a second starting opening winning designation command are prepared in advance as start opening winning designation commands. Note that the subscript H indicates a hexadecimal number. In addition, as a reserved memory count notification command, a command C1XXH serving as a first reserved memory count notification command and a command C2XXH serving as a second reserved memory count notification command are prepared in advance. XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the reserved memory count notification command, different EXT data (for example, any one of 00H to 04H) is set according to the special figure reserved memory count. Further, a command C4XXH serving as a winning determination result command is prepared in advance.

  When a game ball that has passed (entered) through the first start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first start port switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) occurs, the steps shown in FIG. When it is determined in the process of S202 that the first special figure reservation storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the first start condition is established. The first start condition is a condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. When the first start condition is satisfied, the start port buffer value is set to “1” in the process of step S203 shown in FIG. A first start opening winning designation command is transmitted to 12. In addition, a winning determination result command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by performing transmission setting by the process of step S408 shown in FIG. Further, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by performing the transmission setting by the process of step S213 shown in FIG. Is done.

  FIG. 4 shows a case where a game ball that has passed (entered) a second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) is generated. If it is determined in step S205 that the second special figure reservation storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the second start condition is satisfied. The second start condition is a condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. When the second start condition is satisfied, the start port buffer value is set to “2” in the process of step S206 shown in FIG. 4 and then the transmission setting is performed by the process of step S211. A second start opening winning designation command is transmitted to 12. In addition, a winning determination result command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by performing transmission setting by the process of step S408 shown in FIG. Further, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by performing the transmission setting by the process of step S213 shown in FIG. Is done.

  On the side of the production control board 12, it is possible to detect the establishment of the first start condition by receiving the first start opening prize designation command, and to detect the establishment of the second start condition by receiving the second start opening prize designation command. it can. Thus, the first start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for notifying the establishment of the first start condition. The second start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for notifying the establishment of the second start condition. The determination result command at the time of winning is when the first starting prize is detected when the game ball has passed (entered) through the first starting prize opening or when the gaming ball has passed (entered) through the second start prize opening. At the time of the second start winning, the comparison result (the determination result at the time of winning) using the game random number extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like (the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result) is sent to the effect control board 12 side. To notify. The first reserved memory count notification command notifies the first special figure reserved memory count. The second reserved memory count notification command notifies the second special figure reserved memory count. In this embodiment, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when the game ball passes (enters) either through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. Notifying whether it occurred, it is transmitted as hold notification information for designating which of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number has increased.

  The first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command correspond to the case where the execution of the special game is started when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be transmitted. Alternatively, when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second one) indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (the second reserved figure number designation command) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased. 1 reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted. Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, or together with the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, the total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number May be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  FIG. 7B exemplifies the contents of notification by a winning determination result command. Of the winning determination result commands shown in FIG. 7B, the command C402H, the command C403H, and the command C404H may be transmitted when the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is not within the jackpot determination range. The winning determination result is notified that the variable display result is determined to be “losing” and is not controlled to the big hit gaming state. On the other hand, the command C401H is transmitted when the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is within the jackpot determination range, and when the winning is determined that the variable display result is determined to be “hit” and controlled to the jackpot gaming state. The determination result (variable display content is “big hit”) is notified. The command C402H is transmitted when the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the super-reach determination range at the time of losing, and the winning determination result (variable display content) that the variation pattern with super-reach is determined at the time of losing Will notify you of “Super reach when lost”. The command C403H is transmitted when the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the reach determination range at the time of losing, and the winning determination result (variable display content is determined to be a variation pattern with a reach effect at the time of losing. “Reach when lost”). The command C404H is transmitted when the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is not within the super reach determination range or reach determination range at the time of losing, and when winning a prize that there is a possibility that the variation pattern with reach effect may not be determined Notification of the determination result (variable display content is “general when lost”). In this way, the winning determination result command uses the game random number extracted at the time of starting winning, and whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or whether it is determined to a specific variation pattern. Is transmitted as determination result information for notifying the determination result at the time of winning.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 3 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 as one of a plurality of types. 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, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and 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.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 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”. 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. The variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display state 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 state of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining the variation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” in the variation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Further, 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”.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for performing a setting for varying the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4, a process for measuring an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary, and the like. . When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. This special symbol stop process includes a process of setting the special symbol display device 4 to stop the change of the special symbol and to stop and display the confirmed special symbol that is the variable symbol display result. Then, it is determined whether or not a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the big hit flag is ON, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “ Update to 4 ". When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc., and the process for starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and setting the winning prize opening to the open state, etc. It is included. When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  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. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, it is determined whether or not the number of round games executed with the big winning opening opened has reached a predetermined upper limit (for example, “2” or “15” depending on the type of jackpot). And the process of waiting until the next round game is started when the upper limit number has not been reached. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until time elapses, processing that performs various settings for controlling to the probability variation state and the time-short state corresponding to success or failure of the probability variation control condition, and the like are included. Then, when the setting for controlling to the probability change state or the time reduction state is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 8, 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), it is stored in the head area (storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) of the second special figure reservation storage unit. Numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read out as the reserved data that has been stored (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 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 number of LED lighting in the second hold indicator 25B is reduced by one, and the second special figure hold storage unit corresponds to a storage area lower than the hold number “1” (hold numbers “2” to “4”). The pending data stored in the storage area) is shifted up by one entry. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be subtracted by one. 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 (such as a 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.

  When the special game is executed in the order in which the game balls have passed (entered) the start winning opening regardless of whether the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, A start area data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the start prize opening or the second start prize opening is associated with the hold number or separately from the hold data, and is associated with the hold number in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 And the order in which the start conditions are established can be specified 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 number of LEDs on the first hold indicator 25A is reduced by one, and the first special figure hold storage unit corresponds to a storage area lower than the hold number “1” (hold numbers “2” to “4”). The pending data stored in the storage area) is shifted upward by one entry. Further, in the process of step S237, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be decremented by 1. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the special symbol variable display result, 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, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result as to whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost”. As long as it is assigned. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the variation random number buffer.

  In the process of step S239, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability variation state and the probability variation control is performed, the special figure is displayed at a higher rate than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the time reduction state. The display result is determined as “big hit”. The probability variation state is started when the probability variation flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability variation”, for example, by the big hit end process in step S117 shown in FIG. When the probability variation state is in effect, the special figure display result is likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be a big hit gaming state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state.

  CPU103 determines whether the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is "big hit" (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S241). . Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value for determining the big jackpot type includes a plurality of jackpot types. It suffices if it is assigned to the determination result of either type. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 read from the variation random number buffer.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 may store the jackpot type by storing data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control buffer setting unit).

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), or after executing the process of step S243, a fixed special symbol that becomes a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is determined. (Step S244). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol 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”, any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242. Can be determined as a confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S244, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S245), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S245, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  In step S235, when the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S246), 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.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is ON (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off (step S261; No), a variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S263).

  In the process of step S262, for example, a big hit fluctuation pattern is determined using a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table prepared by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, for example. In the big hit variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination 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. The CPU 103 corresponds to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” by referring to the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern reading read from the random number buffer for fluctuation. What is necessary is just to determine a fluctuation pattern. In the process of step S263, for example, a variation pattern at the time of the loss is determined using a loss variation pattern determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, for example. In the loss variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination 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. The CPU 103 corresponds to the case where the variable display result is “lost” by referring to the loss variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern random number MR3 read from the variation random number buffer. What is necessary is just to determine a fluctuation pattern.

  FIG. 10 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “lost”, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” which does not reach the reach state, and the reach state is reached. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each of the cases of “reach” and the case of the variable display result (special drawing display result) being “big hit”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display content is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as a non-reach loss variation pattern), and the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display content is “reach” is This is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as a reach loss variation pattern). The non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a reach effect in normal reach is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a reach effect in super reach is executed.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of determining a big hit variation pattern or a loss variation pattern. In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 9, for example, a variation pattern at the time of big hit is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 11A, any one of the fluctuation pattern PA3-1 and the fluctuation pattern PA3-2 is determined as a usage pattern at a predetermined ratio as the fluctuation pattern at the time of the big hit. In the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 9, the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. Further, in the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 9, when the time reduction control is being performed, the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. 11 (B2), for example. In the process of step S263, by determining the variation pattern at the time of losing, it is determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state when the variable display result is “lost”. It should be noted that whether or not to reach the reach state may be determined when the variable display result is “lost” by a process separate from the determination of the variation pattern.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11A, the determined value assigned to the variation pattern with the reach effect in the super reach such as the variation pattern PA3-2 is the variation with the reach effect in the normal reach such as the variation pattern PA3-1. It is set to be larger than the determined value assigned to the pattern. On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 11 (B1) or FIG. 11 (B2), the determined value assigned to the variation pattern with the reach effect in the normal reach such as the variation pattern PA2-1 is the variation pattern PA2-2. It is set to be larger than the determined value assigned to the variation pattern accompanied by the reach effect in the super reach. As a result, when the variable display result is derived after the reach effect in the super reach is executed, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) is increased.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 11 (B1), a determination value assigned to a different variation pattern is included depending on whether the first special figure reservation storage number is 0, 1 or 2 or more. As a specific example, the determined value in the range of “151” to “180” is assigned to the variation pattern PA1-1 if the first special figure reserved memory number is 0, and the first special figure reserved memory number is 1. If it is, it is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA1-2, and if the first special figure reservation storage number is 2 or more, it is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA1-3. With such a setting, the average variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols can be varied according to the number of first special symbol reservations stored. In particular, when the first special figure reserved memory number is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, “2”), the average variable display time is shortened compared to when the first special figure reserved memory number is less than the predetermined value. It is sufficient that a determination value is assigned to each variation pattern so that In normal times when the time reduction control is not performed, it is difficult for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening, and the frequency of executing the special game using the second special figure is low. Therefore, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, the first special figure reservation memory number is a predetermined value (for example, “0”) regardless of the second special figure reservation memory number. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the same table data. Alternatively, regardless of the second special figure holding memory number when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is established, refer to the table data corresponding to the first special figure holding memory number at that time. The variation pattern may be determined. Alternatively, corresponding to the fact that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, regardless of the second special figure holding memory number, FIG. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to table data that is different from the determination value B1). Alternatively, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, the “first special figure reserved memory number” shown in FIG. 11 (B1) is replaced with the “second special figure reserved memory number”. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the table data corresponding to the second special figure reserved storage number.

  In the example of determination shown in FIG. 11 (B2), a determination value assigned to a different variation pattern is included depending on whether the second special figure reservation storage number is 0, 1 or 2 or more. With such a setting, the average variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols can be varied according to the number of second special symbol reservations stored. In particular, when the second special figure reserved memory number is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, “2”), the average variable display time is shortened compared to when the second special figure reserved memory number is less than the predetermined value. It is sufficient that a determination value is assigned to each variation pattern so that During the time-saving control, the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening, and the special game using the second special figure is frequently executed. When the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, the special figure game using the second special figure is repeated if the time is short. The possibility of being executed is high, and the frequency of executing the special figure game using the first special figure is low. When the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is zero. Therefore, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the second special figure reservation memory number is a predetermined value (for example, “0”) regardless of the first special figure reservation memory number. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the same table data. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined with reference to table data that is different from the determination value allocation shown in FIG. 11B2 regardless of the first special figure reservation storage number. Alternatively, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the “second special figure reserved memory number” shown in FIG. 11 (B2) is read as the “first special figure reserved memory number”. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the table data corresponding to the first special figure reserved storage number.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S262 and S263, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time is set (step S264). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. As shown in FIG. 10, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. Therefore, the special figure fluctuation time is determined by determining the fluctuation pattern in the processing of steps S262 and S263. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting the special symbol variation time.

  Following the processing of step S264, a special game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games for which the condition is satisfied (step S265). 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.

  After the process of step S265 is executed, a command transmission setting at the time of starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S266). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a first variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is designated. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the second variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated.

  The first variation start command and the second variation start command use the variation start in the special symbol game using 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. This is an effect control command for designating the start of fluctuation in the special figure game. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game. This is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative design. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol.

  After executing the process of step S266, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S267), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S267, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

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

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

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

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

  As an example, in the command analysis process, when there is a reception command stored in the effect control command reception buffer, it is determined which effect control command is received by checking the MODE data of the received command. . At this time, when the winning determination result command and the first reserved memory number notification command are received together with the first start opening winning designation command, a first area provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 122 or the like. The first start opening winning designation command and the first reserved storage number notification command are sequentially stored in the storage area having the smallest reserved display number serving as the buffer number among the free areas in the start winning command buffer. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number notification command is received together with the second start opening prize designation command, the empty area in the second start prize command buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 122 or the like. Among them, the second start opening winning designation command and the second reserved storage number notification command are stored in order in the storage area having the smallest reserved display number serving as the buffer number.

  The first start prize command buffer is associated with one set of effect control commands (first start slot prize designation command and first reserved memory number notification command) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the first start prize. A storage area is reserved for storage. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control commands received when the first start winning is generated, corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “4” of the first start winning command buffer according to the receiving order. Are stored in order from the beginning of the empty area. The hold display number in the first start winning command buffer corresponds to the first special figure hold memory number.

  The second start prize command buffer is associated with one set of effect control commands (second start opening prize designation command and second reserved memory number notification command) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the second start prize. A storage area is reserved for storage. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control commands received when the second start winning is generated, in accordance with the reception order, corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “4” of the second start winning command buffer. Are stored in order from the beginning of the empty area. The hold display number in the second start winning command buffer corresponds to the second special figure hold memory number.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, various operations such as a display operation of an effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a light emitter such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, etc. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the rendering device, determination, determination, setting, etc. 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. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 12, first, a hold display setting process is executed (step S161). The hold display setting process updates the first hold display on the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display on the second hold display unit 5HL at the start winning when the first start win or the second start win occurs. Includes processing for. In addition, the hold display setting process includes a determination process and a setting process for performing a pre-reading notice effect of “corresponding display change” using, for example, stored data in a hold display data storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 121. Is included.

  FIG. 13 shows a configuration example of the hold display data storage unit. The hold display data storage unit corresponds to the fact that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended or the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, Various data for performing the first hold display in the first hold display unit 5HR and various data for performing the second hold display in the second hold display unit 5HL are stored as the hold display data. As the hold display data storage unit, it corresponds to the first hold display data storage unit corresponding to the hold storage display of the special figure game using the first special figure and the hold storage display of the special figure game using the second special figure. And a second hold display data storage unit to be provided. In the hold display data storage unit, for example, a winning determination result, a change pattern, and a change effect timing pattern can be specified in association with the same hold number as the first special figure hold storage unit and the second special figure hold storage unit. A storage area for storing data is secured. The winning determination result indicates variable display contents of a special symbol or a decorative symbol specified based on the winning determination result command. The change pattern is an effect pattern including designation of a display mode of hold display or active display to be changed in the change effect. The change effect timing pattern is an effect pattern including designation of timing for executing the change effect.

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

  If no command is received in step S301 (step S301; No), the hold display setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a command reception (step S301; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is a winning determination result command in the received effect control command (step S302). In addition, when the high opening control accompanying the short-time control is performed or when the game is in the big hit game state, it is based on the occurrence of the start winning (first start winning) due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning opening. Since the determination of the variable display contents is not performed and the winning determination result command is not transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, in this case, there is no winning determination result command in the received effect control command. It will be. When it is determined in step S302 that there is a winning determination result command (step S302; Yes), the winning determination result corresponding to the received winning determination result command is specified (step S303). Thereafter, the presence / absence of a change effect is determined (step S304). The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random value for change effect determination, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and refers to the change effect determination table prepared and stored in the ROM 121 in advance. For example, the presence or absence of a change effect may be determined. In the process of step S304, it is determined as either “no change effect” when the change effect is not executed or “with change effect” when the change effect is executed.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the determination result by the process of step S304 is “change effect present” (step S305). At this time, when the determination result is “with change effect” (step S305; Yes), it is determined as one of a plurality of change patterns prepared in advance (step S309). After executing the process of step S309, it is determined as one of a plurality of change effect timing patterns prepared in advance (step S310). Then, the data indicating that the change pattern determination result by the process of step S309 and the determination result of the change effect timing pattern by the process of step S310 can be specified are stored in the hold display data storage unit according to the new start prize. And stored in association with each other (step S311).

  If it is determined in step S302 that there is no winning determination result command (step S302; No), if it is determined in step S305 that there is no change effect (step S305; No), or the processing in step S311 After executing the above, after performing the update setting of the hold display at the time of starting winning (step S312), the hold display setting process is terminated. For example, when the first special figure holding memory number increases by 1 because the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening, the first holding display on the first holding display unit 5HR is increased by one. A new first hold display is added. On the other hand, when the second special figure holding memory number increases by 1 because the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening, the second holding display on the second holding display portion 5HL is increased by one. A new second hold display is added. In this embodiment, the normal display mode in the first hold display and the second hold display is a round solid white display. In the process of step S312, the initial display of the first hold display or the second hold display is updated so as to add a hold display that becomes a round solid white display.

  FIG. 15 shows an example of determining a change effect. In the process of step S304 illustrated in FIG. 14, for example, “no change effect” or “change effect” is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In the example of determination shown in FIG. 15, the determination ratio differs according to the winning determination result. When the winning judgment result is “big hit”, the decision rate of “no change effect” is the lowest, and “changes in the order of“ reach when lost ”,“ reach when lost ”, and“ general when lost ” The determination ratio of “No production” increases. Therefore, when the change effect is executed, the variable display result may be a “big hit”, the possibility that the reach effect is executed in the super reach, and the variable display state of the decorative symbols, compared to when the change effect is executed. Is likely to reach a reach state.

  FIG. 16 shows a setting example of a change pattern and a change effect timing pattern. As shown in FIG. 16A, in this embodiment, a change pattern ZHP1-1, a change pattern ZHP1-2, and a change pattern ZHP2-1 are prepared in advance. These change patterns are patterns that change the display color of the hold display or active display. The change pattern is not limited to changing the display color of the hold display or the active display, but changes the display form of the hold display or the active display to a display mode indicating a message such as “secret”. Also good.

  As shown in FIG. 16B, in this embodiment, the change effect timing pattern TP0-1, the change effect timing pattern TP1-1, the change effect timing pattern TP1-2, the change effect timing pattern TP2-1 to the change effect. Timing pattern TP2-3 and change effect timing pattern TP3-1 to change effect timing pattern TP3-4 are prepared in advance. Each change effect timing pattern is one or a plurality of hold numbers (indicated by “1” to “3” in FIG. 16B) corresponding to the execution timing of the change effect for the hold display, or the change effect for the active display. The active display in the active display portion AHA corresponding to the execution timing (designated by “A” in FIG. 16B) is designated. In the hold display data storage unit shown in FIG. 13, data indicating the change effect timing pattern is stored in association with the hold number. When the hold number specified by the change effect timing pattern indicated by the stored data matches the hold number associated with the hold data storage unit, the execution condition of the change effect is established. When the stored data corresponding to the hold number “1” is deleted in the hold data storage unit due to the establishment of the variable display start condition, active display is designated by the change effect timing pattern indicated by the stored data. For example, the execution condition of the change effect for the active display is established. After the change effect execution condition for the hold display and the active display is established, the change effect for the hold display and the active display is executed (started) at the start of the variable display of the decorative symbols, for example.

  With the combination of the change pattern and the change effect timing pattern, the presence / absence of execution and the display color after execution of the change effect that changes the display color to a specific color different from the normal display mode of the hold display or active display ( Specific colors) can be determined in a batch when a start prize is generated. In other words, in this embodiment, the game ball passes through the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening (entrance), such as the presence / absence of execution, execution timing, execution content (display color after change), etc. Can be decided at once.

  In the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the hold display change pattern updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter and stores it in the ROM 121 in advance. It may be determined as one of a plurality of hold display change patterns by referring to the hold display change pattern determination table prepared in advance.

  FIG. 17 shows an example of determining a change pattern. When the winning determination result is “big hit”, in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14, one of a plurality of change patterns is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. When the determination result at the time of winning is “Super-reach determination at the time of losing”, in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14, one of a plurality of change patterns is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. . When the determination result at the time of winning is “reach determination at the time of losing”, in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14, one of a plurality of change patterns is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. Further, when the winning determination result is “generally lost”, in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14, one of a plurality of change patterns is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. . In the determination example shown in FIGS. 17A to 17D, the change pattern and the determination ratio that can be determined differ depending on the hold number. For example, when the hold number is “2” to “4”, it is possible to determine the change pattern ZHP2-1 at a predetermined rate, while when the hold number is “1”, the change pattern ZHP2-1. Cannot be determined.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (A), the change pattern ZHP2-1 starts the hold display that is a white display that is a normal display mode, and then displays the display color of the hold display (including the display color of the corresponding active display). Are changed in two steps in the order of blue and red. The change effect for the hold display or the active display can satisfy the execution condition every time the variable display is started. Therefore, in order to change the display color of the hold display in two stages, it is necessary to execute (start) at least two variable displays after the hold display is started. Therefore, when the hold number is “2” to “4”, the change pattern ZHP2-1 can be determined. On the other hand, when the hold number is “1”, the change pattern ZHP2-1 cannot be determined. Thus, the display color of the hold display can be reliably changed in two stages.

  Also, in the determination examples shown in FIGS. 17A to 17D, the winning determination result is any one of “big hit”, “super reach determination when lost”, “reach determination when lost”, and “general when lost” Depending on whether or not, the determination rate of the change pattern is different. For example, when the hold number is “2” to “4” and the winning determination result is “big hit”, the winning determination results are “super reach determination at lose”, “reach determination at lose”, “lost reach” It is determined as one of the change pattern ZHP1-2 and the change pattern ZHP2-1 at a higher rate than when it is “general time”. In addition, when the hold number is “1” and the winning determination result is “big hit”, the winning determination result is “super reach determination when lost”, “reach determination when lost”, “general when lost” The change pattern ZHP1-2 is determined at a higher rate than when. As shown in FIG. 16A, both the change pattern ZHP1-2 and the change pattern ZHP2-1 are changed so that the display color of the hold display or the active display finally becomes red. With this setting, it can be suggested that when the display color of the hold display or active display changes to red, the variable display result is more likely to be a “big hit” than when the display color changes to blue.

  FIG. 18 shows an example of determining the changing effect timing pattern corresponding to the case where the winning determination result is “big hit” and the case where the winning determination result is “define super-reach when lost”. In the process of step S310 shown in FIG. 14, when the winning determination result is “big hit”, one of a plurality of change effect timing patterns is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. Further, in the process of step S310 shown in FIG. 14, when the determination result at the time of winning is “Super reach determination at the time of losing”, any one of a plurality of change effect timing patterns is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. To decide.

  FIG. 19 shows an example of determining the changing effect timing pattern corresponding to the case where the determination result at the time of winning is “reach determination at the time of loss” and the case where the determination result at the time of winning is “general at the time of loss”. In the process of step S310 shown in FIG. 14, when the determination result at the time of winning is “reach determination at the time of losing”, one of a plurality of change effect timing patterns is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. . Further, in the process of step S310 shown in FIG. 14, when the determination result at the time of winning is “general at the time of losing”, one of a plurality of change effect timing patterns is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. To do.

  In the example of determination shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the change effect timing pattern and the determination ratio that can be determined differ according to the change pattern determined by the process of step S309 shown in FIG.

  In the determination example shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, when the reservation number is “4”, the change effect timing pattern TP <b> 3-1 to the change effect timing pattern TP <b> 3-4 can be determined at a predetermined rate. Is one of “1” to “3”, the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 to the change effect timing pattern TP3-4 cannot be determined. As shown in FIG. 16B, the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 to the change effect timing pattern TP3-4 are the change timing of the hold display when the hold number is “3”. For the change effect, an execution condition can be satisfied each time variable display is started. Therefore, in order to execute the change effect for the hold display when the hold number is “3”, the change effect timing pattern is stored in the hold display data storage unit in association with the hold number “4” when the start winning is generated. Need to be done. Therefore, when the hold number is “4”, the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 to the change effect timing pattern TP3-4 can be determined, while the hold number is any of “1” to “3”. In this case, the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 to the change effect timing pattern TP3-4 cannot be determined, so that the change effect is displayed corresponding to the variable display executed (started) when the hold number is “3”. Can be executed.

  When the hold number is “3” or “4”, the change effect timing pattern TP2-1 to the change effect timing pattern TP2-3 can be determined at a predetermined rate, while the hold number is “1” or In the case of “2”, the change effect timing pattern TP2-1 to change effect timing pattern TP2-3 cannot be determined. When the hold number is any of “2” to “4”, the change effect timing pattern TP1-1 to the change effect timing pattern TP1-2 can be determined at a predetermined rate, while the hold number is “1”. In this case, the change effect timing pattern TP1-1 to change effect timing pattern TP1-2 cannot be determined. By doing in this way, a change effect can be performed at a suitable timing.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 of FIG. 12 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like to be a finalized symbol as a variable symbol display result (step S321). As the process of step S321, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the variable display contents such as the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. To determine the final stop symbol. As an example, the variable display contents according to the combination of the fluctuation pattern and variable display result include “non-reach (loss)”, “reach (lack)”, “non-probability change (big hit)”, and “probability change (big hit)”. is there.

  When the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is not changed to the reach state, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is “lost”. " When the variable display content is “reach (losing)”, after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, the fixed decorative symbol of the reach lose combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result becomes “losing”. . When the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)”, the variable display result is “big hit”, and the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is the short-time state. When the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)”, the variable display result is “big win”, and the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is changed to the probable state.

  When the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, the production control CPU 120 uses the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R to display different (unmatched) decorative symbols as the final stop symbols. To decide. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left determined symbol that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and stores the left determined symbol determination table that is stored and prepared in the ROM 121 in advance. By referring to this, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. 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 right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined. 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 effect 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 to be stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined.

  When the variable display content is “reach”, the effect control CPU 120 displays the same (matching) decorative symbols in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R as the final stop symbols. To decide. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating random values for determining the left and right determined symbols that are updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and stores the left and right determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared. By referencing or the like, among the confirmed decorative symbols, decorative symbols having the same symbol number that are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 are displayed. decide. 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 the medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. 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 the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, the effect control CPU 120 displays the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The same (matching) decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, a decorative symbol display area 5L for “left”, “middle”, and “right” on the screen of the image display device 5 by referring to a jackpot determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, etc. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed along with 5C and 5R is determined. At this time, depending on whether the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, whether or not the promotion effect during the big hit is executed, etc. It is only necessary to determine which one of the decorative design (depicted decorative design) and the probability variation design (for example, the decorative design indicating an odd number) is the final decorative design. In the jackpot promotion promotion, the combination of decorative symbols (non-probable variation jackpot combination) that recalls a big hit in the image display device 5 but does not recall a probable change state (non-probable big hit combination) is once stopped and displayed in the big hit gaming state or the big hit gaming state. This is an effect of notifying whether or not the state is surely changed at the end of.

  As a specific example, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)”, a symbol to be a definite decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Further, when the variable display content is “probability change (big hit)” and it is determined not to execute the jackpot promotion effect, the one that becomes the confirmed decorative design is determined from a plurality of types of probability change designs. On the other hand, when the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)”, when it is decided to execute the promotion effect during the big hit, the one that becomes the confirmed decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Accordingly, it is only necessary to prevent the promotion effect during the big hit from being executed despite the fact that the probability variation symbols are all derived and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbols, so that the player is not distrusted.

  In the process of step S321, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, it is determined whether or not to execute the positive change promotion effect such as the re-lottery effect or the jackpot promotion effect. May be. In the redrawing effect, once the decorative symbol of the non-probable variable big hit combination consisting of the same normal symbol is displayed during variable display of the decorative symbol, it is once difficult to recognize or impossible to recognize that it is controlled to the probabilistic state, It is possible to notify that the control is changed to the probability variation state by variably displaying (revariing) the decoration symbol again and stopping and displaying the decorative symbol of the probability variation big hit combination composed of the same probability variation symbol. Note that there is a case in which the control of the probability variation state is not notified when the decoration symbol of the non-probable variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed after the decoration symbol is re-variable in the re-lottery effect. If it is determined that the re-lottery effect is to be executed in the process of step S321, a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped before the re-lottery effect is executed may be determined.

  Following the determination of the final stop symbol and the like in the process of step S321, a change effect setting process for performing change effect execution settings is executed (step S322). In the change effect setting process, the change effect execution setting is performed when the change effect execution condition is satisfied based on the stored contents of the hold display data storage unit. Thereafter, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S323). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects any one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (special-figure change effect control patterns) corresponding to the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command and uses it as the use pattern. set. Further, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (change effect control pattern) corresponding to the change effect execution setting by the change effect setting process in step S322, and sets it as a use pattern. To do.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S323, the effect control CPU 120, for example, an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command. Is set to the initial value (step S324). Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs a setting for starting the variation of the decorative design on the screen of the image display device 5 (step S325). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (special-fluctuation effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S323 is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123. For example, the variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5.

  After executing the process of step S325, the effect control CPU 120 responds to the start of the variable display of the decorative symbols in the first hold display section 5HR and the second hold display section 5HL. Settings for updating the second hold display and the like are made (step S326). For example, when the special figure game using the first special figure is executed (started), the display part (the leftmost display part) corresponding to the hold number “1” is deleted in the first hold display unit 5HR. (Digestion) and move (shift) the first hold display in the display parts corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” one by one to the left. On the other hand, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed (started), the display part (the display part on the right end) corresponding to the holding number “1” is deleted in the second holding display part 5HL. (Digestion) and move (shift) the second hold display in the display parts corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” one by one in the right direction. Further, in the process of step S326, setting for updating the active display in the active display portion AHA is also performed. For example, when the first hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” is erased (digested) in the first hold display unit 5HR, the active display unit displays the same active display as the erased (digested) first hold display. Start with AHA. On the other hand, when the second hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” is erased (digested) in the second hold display portion 5HL, an active display similar to the erased (digested) second hold display is actively displayed. Start at part AHA. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S327), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 21A is a flowchart showing an example of the change effect setting process executed in step S322 of FIG. In the change effect setting process shown in FIG. 21A, the effect control CPU 120 first updates the stored content in the hold display data storage unit (step S501). That is, the stored display data storage unit erases the storage data in the storage area corresponding to the hold number “1” and also corresponds to the storage areas lower than the hold number “1” (hold numbers “2” to “4”). The storage data in the storage area is shifted up by one entry. In the process of step S501, before deleting the storage data in the storage area corresponding to the storage number “1” in the storage display data storage unit, the storage data to be deleted is, for example, active display data provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 121. Store in the storage unit.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the execution timing of the change effect (step S502). In the process of step S502, one or a plurality of change effect timing patterns stored in the hold display data storage unit whose storage contents have been updated by the process of step S501 match the hold numbers associated with the respective change effect timing patterns. It is determined whether or not the execution timing of the changing effect to be included is included. Also, it is determined whether or not the change effect execution timing is specified for the change effect timing pattern stored in the active display data storage unit by the process of step S501.

  In the process of step S502, for example, any one of the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 to change effect timing pattern TP3-4 shown in FIG. 16B is stored in association with the hold number “3” in the hold display data storage unit. Since the change production execution timing matching the reserved number “3” is included, it is determined that the change production execution timing is reached. When any one of the change effect timing pattern TP2-1 to change effect timing pattern TP2-3 and the change effect timing pattern TP3-4 is stored in association with the hold number “2” in the hold display data storage unit Since the execution timing of the change effect that matches the holding number “2” is included, it is determined that the execution timing of the change effect is reached. Any one of the change effect timing pattern TP1-1, the change effect timing pattern TP1-2, the change effect timing pattern TP2-3, and the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 is associated with the hold number “1” in the hold display data storage unit. When it is stored, since it includes the designation of the execution timing of the change effect that matches the hold number “1”, it is determined that the execution timing of the change effect is reached. In addition, any one of the change effect timing pattern TP0-1, the change effect timing pattern TP1-2, the change effect timing pattern TP2-2, and the change effect timing pattern TP3-2 is stored in the active display data storage unit. In some cases, since the execution timing of the change effect is included, it is determined that the execution timing of the change effect is reached.

  When it is determined in step S502 that it is the execution timing of the change effect (step S502; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 changes the hold display and the active display that are subject to change effect notification (execution target). It is determined whether or not the display color includes red (step S503). In the process of step S503, for example, if a change pattern ZHP1-2 or a change pattern ZHP2-1 (limited to the second stage) is included among the change patterns corresponding to the notice subject of the change effect, the change is performed. It is determined that the subsequent display color includes red. For example, in the hold display data storage unit shown in FIG. 13, after the process of step S501, the change effect timing pattern TP1-1 is stored corresponding to the hold number “1”, and changed corresponding to the hold number “3”. Since the effect timing pattern TP3-3 is stored, the notice subject of the change effect is the hold display of the hold number “1” and the hold display of the hold number “3”. Among these, the change pattern corresponding to the hold display of the hold number “1” is the change pattern ZHP1-1. Therefore, the change effect by the change pattern ZHP1-1 changes the display color to blue. The change pattern corresponding to the hold display of the hold number “3” is the change pattern ZHP2-1. However, the change effect for the hold display when the hold number is “3” is the first stage, and the display color is changed to blue. Therefore, in this case, it is determined that red is not included in the display color after the change of the hold display that is the subject of the change effect notice. When the hold display in which the change pattern ZHP2-1 is stored becomes the hold display of the hold number “1”, a second stage change effect is executed for the hold display. It is determined that red is included in the display color after the change of the hold display that is the target of the change effect.

  After executing the processing of step S503, the effect control CPU 120 moves the corresponding display outside the display area of the image display device 5 in the corresponding display (holding display and active display) erasing time, that is, the corresponding display erasing effect. To determine the period during which it is not visible (step S504). FIG. 21B is a diagram showing an example of determining the erasure time for the corresponding display. In step S504, as shown in FIG. 21B, for example, when the display color after change includes red, the erasure time of the corresponding display is determined to be 3 seconds, and when the display color after change does not include red, That is, when the display color after the change is only blue, the corresponding display erasure time is determined to be 2 seconds. As a result of such a determination, when the period during which the corresponding display is not visible in the corresponding display erasure effect is 3 seconds, at least one of the corresponding displays is displayed with its display color changed to red. This shows that the degree of expectation for jackpot is high. Further, when the period during which the corresponding display is not visible in the corresponding display erasure effect is 2 seconds, at least one of the corresponding displays is displayed with the display color changed to blue, compared to when the display changes to red. This shows that the degree of expectation for jackpot is low.

  In this embodiment, when the erasure time of the corresponding display is determined to be 3 seconds, the entire execution period of the change effect is set to 3.5 seconds, for example, and the erasure time of the corresponding display is determined to be 2 seconds. In this case, the entire execution period of the change effect is set to 2.5 seconds, for example. Also, as shown in FIG. 10, the shortest special figure fluctuation time is set to 4 seconds among the special figure fluctuation times set corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. In this way, the change effect execution period (corresponding display erasure time) is such that the change effect can be executed even in the variable display by the change pattern (PA1-3, PB1-3) in which the shortest special figure change time is set. Is set. Thereby, even if the average variable display time is shortened, the change effect can be appropriately executed. In addition, even when the variable display in which the change effect is executed is shortened (when the number of reserved memories is large (in this embodiment, the variable display when the number of reserved memories is 2 or more)), the change effect is surely displayed. Can be executed.

  After executing the process of step S504 or when it is determined in step S502 that it is not the execution timing of the change effect (step S502; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the change effect setting process.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 12 as the variable display effect process. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has passed based on, for example, the timer value of the effect control process timer ( Step S341). As an example, in the process of step S341, when the timer value of the effect control process timer is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and an end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value, etc. In addition, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S341 (step S341; No), it is determined whether or not it is a change effect period for executing a change effect (step S342). The change effect period may be determined in advance in, for example, the effect control pattern (change effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S323 shown in FIG. When it is a change effect period (step S342; Yes), control for performing a change effect is performed (step S343). In the process of step S343, various commands created based on the setting of the change effect control pattern are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on, blinked, or turned off. Or, it is only necessary that the change effect can be executed by a predetermined effect device by combining some or all of them.

  When it is determined in step S342 that it is not the change effect period (step S342; No), after executing the process of step S343, it is determined whether or not it is a reach effect period for executing the reach effect. (Step S346). The reach production period may be determined in advance, for example, in the production control pattern determined according to the variation pattern. When it is determined in step S346 that it is the reach production period (step S346; Yes), control for executing the reach production is performed (step S347).

  When it is determined in step S346 that it is not the reach effect period (step S346; No), after executing the process of step S347, for example, based on the setting in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern, etc. In addition, control for executing an effect during variable display including decorative display variable display operation is performed (step S348).

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S341 (step S341; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S349). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S349; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and awaits. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it do.

  When a symbol confirmation command is received in step S349 (step S349; Yes), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result is performed (step S350). At this time, a predetermined fixed time is set as the hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S351). Also, after the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S352), the effect process during variable display is ended.

  Hereinafter, an example of specific control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, after a game ball driven into the game area passes through (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, a start winning such as the first starting winning or the second starting winning occurs. Based on the establishment of the start condition that permits the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, the variable symbol special symbol display is started in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The On the screen of the image display device 5, variable display of decorative symbols is performed in synchronization with variable display of special symbols.

  When the first start condition is established based on the occurrence of the first start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) the first start winning opening, the processing of steps S203 and S207 shown in FIG. 4 is executed. , 1 is added to the number of first special figure hold memory. When the second start condition is established based on the occurrence of the second start prize due to the game ball passing (entering) the second start prize opening, the processes of steps S206 and S207 shown in FIG. 4 are executed. The second special figure holding storage number is incremented by one. At this time, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted by the process of step S209. In step S212, a winning random number determination process as shown in FIG. 5 is executed to determine variable display contents such as whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. Is received from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  In step S301 shown in FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not an effect control command transmitted at the time of starting winning is received. It is determined whether or not there is a winning determination result command. If it is determined that there is a winning determination result command, the presence / absence of a change effect is determined by the process of step S304 based on the winning determination result specified in the process of step S303. At this time, if it is decided to execute the change effect, the change pattern is determined by the process of step S309, and the change effect timing pattern is determined by the process of step S310. The determination result of the change pattern and the change effect timing pattern is stored in association with the hold number in the hold display data storage unit by the process of step S311.

  When variable display of a special game or a decorative symbol is started based on the establishment of the start condition, a plurality of variation patterns are obtained by executing variation pattern setting processing as shown in FIG. 9 in step S111 shown in FIG. And a variation pattern designation command indicating that the determined variation pattern can be specified is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  In step S321 shown in FIG. 20, a final stop symbol or the like is determined based on the fluctuation pattern indicated in the fluctuation pattern designation command, and then, as a change effect setting process in step S322, as shown in FIG. Processing is executed. In the change effect setting process, when it is determined in step S502 that it is the execution timing of the change effect, red is included in the display color after the change of the hold display or the active display that is the target of the change effect notice in step S503. It is determined whether or not. Then, based on the result determined in the process of step S503, the erasure time of the corresponding display in the change effect is determined by the process of step S504.

  FIG. 23 shows an execution example of a change effect when various data are stored in the hold display data storage unit as shown in FIG. In this execution example, as shown in FIG. 23A, the hold display corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “4” is performed in the second hold display portion 5HL, and the current variable display is displayed in the active display portion AHA. Active display corresponding to is performed. In FIG. 23A, the final stop symbols are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the display screen of the image display device 5. This shows a scene where the current variable display ends. In this state, the display mode of all the hold displays in the second hold display portion 5HL is a round solid white display.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (B), when the next variable display is started, the second hold display in the display portion corresponding to the hold number “1” (first from the right end) in the second hold display portion 5HL is the active display. And the second hold display in the display portion corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” (second to fourth from the right end) are moved (shifted) to the right side. In the hold display data storage unit, the change effect timing pattern TP1-1 is stored corresponding to the hold number “1”, and the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 is stored corresponding to the hold number “3”. . As a result, the hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” and the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3” are subject to the change effect notice. As shown in FIG. 23B, in the normal time when the change effect is not executed, in the display area of the image display device 5, the ratio of the display area of the first area AR1 is 100%, and the ratio of the display area of the second area Is 0%.

  In the change effect, as shown in FIG. 23 (C), a notification effect for informing that the corresponding display erasure effect is executed, such as the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 being slightly shifted upward, is executed. Is done. By executing the notification effect, the second area AR2 (non-image area) appears in the lower part of the display area of the image display device 5. In this state, the correspondence display is visible. Thereafter, the corresponding display erasure effect is executed.

  When the corresponding display erasing effect in the change effect is executed, the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 is shifted downward as shown in FIG. By moving outside, the corresponding display becomes invisible. In this state, since the second area AR2 appears in the upper part of the display area of the image display device 5, the ratio of the display area of the first area AR1 is the ratio of the display area of the first area AR1 at the normal time (10 %). Then, when 2 seconds elapses in a state where the corresponding display becomes invisible, the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 is shifted upward as shown in FIG. The corresponding display becomes visible by moving into the display area 5. At this time, among the corresponding displays, the hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” to be notified and the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3” can be visually recognized with their display colors changed to blue. It becomes. In this way, the corresponding display of the notice target (the hold display in the example shown in FIG. 23) changes its display color when it is not visible, and becomes visible again with the changed display color. The notice target corresponding display that has become visible again is displayed in a display color (e.g., blue) with a higher expectation level than the display color (e.g., white) before it becomes invisible.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided for displaying the number of special figure hold memories so as to be specified. The LED lighting display in the first hold indicator 25A is a display corresponding to the first hold display in the first hold indicator 5HR, and the LED lighting display in the second hold indicator 25B is the second hold display. This is a display corresponding to the second hold display in the part 5HL. Therefore, even if the first hold display and the second hold display become invisible as shown in FIG. 23D in the change effect, the first hold display 25A and the second hold display 25B display the first hold display. And the display corresponding to a 2nd hold display is visually recognizable.

  As shown in FIG. 23F, after the last stop symbols are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and the variable display ends, FIG. As shown in (G), the next variable display is started. When the variable display is started, the second hold display in the display portion corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “3” is moved in the second hold display portion 5HL. Therefore, in the state shown in FIG. The display color of the display is blue, the display color of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” is white, and the display color of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “2” is blue. .

  As shown in FIG. 23H, after the last stop symbols are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and the variable display ends, FIG. As shown in (I), the next variable display is started. In the state shown in FIG. 23I, the display color of the active display is white, and the display color of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” is blue. In the hold display data storage unit, the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 is stored corresponding to the hold number “1”. Therefore, in the variable display shown in FIG. 23I, the second stage change effect is executed for the hold display corresponding to the hold number “1”.

  In the change effect, the notification effect is executed as shown in FIG. 23 (J), and then the corresponding display erasure effect is executed as shown in FIG. 23 (K). In this corresponding display erasing effect, the period during which the corresponding display is not visible is 3 seconds. Then, as shown in FIG. 23 (L), among the corresponding displays, the hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” that is the subject of the notice becomes visible with the display color changed to red. Thus, in the change effect, after displaying the hold display in the first area AR1 so as to be visible, the ratio of the display area of the first area AR1 is reduced to make the hold display invisible, and then the first area AR1. By increasing the ratio of the display area, in the first area AR1, for example, a blue (or red) hold display having a higher hit expectation than a white (or blue) hold display is displayed in a visible manner. In order to “reduce the display area ratio of the first region”, the ratio of the display area of the first area before the change (for example, 100%) is set to a small ratio (for example, 90%, 80%, etc.). In addition, the ratio of the display area of the first area is set to 0% (shifting until the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 disappears).

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

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, the display area of the image display device 5 is composed of the first area AR1 and the second area AR2. When the corresponding display erasing effect in the change effect is executed, the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 is shifted downward as shown in FIG. By moving outside, the corresponding display becomes invisible. In this state, since the second area AR2 appears in the upper part of the display area of the image display device 5, the ratio of the display area of the first area AR1 is the ratio of the display area of the first area AR1 at the normal time (10 %). Then, when 2 seconds elapses in a state where the corresponding display becomes invisible, the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 is shifted upward as shown in FIG. The corresponding display becomes visible by moving into the display area 5. The corresponding display of the notice target changes its display color when it is not visible, and becomes visible again with the changed display color. The notice display corresponding to the notice object that has become visible again is displayed in a display color (for example, blue) that is more advantageous to the player, such as the big hit expectation, than the display color (for example, white) before the visual recognition becomes impossible. Is done. Therefore, it is possible to sufficiently enhance the effect. It should be noted that when the display mode of the corresponding display of the notice target changes, all the corresponding displays including the notice display corresponding to the notice target are once invisible, so it can be noted which of the corresponding displays changes.

  In the above-described embodiment, the corresponding display erasing effect has been described as an effect in which the corresponding display is temporarily invisible. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the corresponding display erasing effect is temporarily displayed. It is good also as the production which becomes difficult to visually recognize. For example, the entire corresponding display may not be visually recognized by moving a part of the corresponding display outside the display area. Further, the degree of advantage may be different depending on whether the corresponding display is invisible or difficult to view. For example, when the corresponding display becomes invisible, the expectation of jackpot may be increased so that the display color is likely to change to red compared to when the corresponding display becomes difficult to view, or It may be reversed.

  In the above embodiment, the ratio of the display area of the first region is reduced by shifting the image displayed in the display region of the image display device 5 downward. However, the present invention is not limited to this. If the corresponding display can be made invisible by reducing the ratio of the display area of the first region, the direction in which the image displayed in the display region of the image display device 5 is shifted is a direction other than the lower side (for example, the upper side). , Right side, left side, etc.). Further, in order to “reduce the ratio of the display area of the first region”, the image displayed in the display region of the image display device 5 is shifted as in the above embodiment, or the display region of the image display device 5 is displayed. The image displayed on the screen is reduced (moved in the depth direction with respect to the screen), or a combination thereof. For example, an image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 with a predetermined position in the display area of the image display device 5 (for example, the center of the display region of the image display device 5, the upper center, or the corner) as a reference point. May be reduced until it becomes invisible or difficult to see. By reducing the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 in this way, a second area appears around the area (first area) where the image is displayed, and the display area of the first area is reduced. The ratio becomes smaller. Even if the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 is reduced while moving, the ratio of the display area of the first area is reduced.

  “Reducing the ratio of the display area of the first region” includes tilting the image displayed in the display region of the image display device 5. For example, by moving (reducing) one end (left end) of the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 in the depth direction with respect to the screen, the length of one end of the image is different from the length of the other end. Make it. By tilting the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 in this way, the second area appears around one end side of the image, and the ratio of the display area of the first area is reduced. In addition, after one end of the image is moved in the depth direction, one end of the image is moved forward, or the other end of the image is moved in the depth direction during the movement. Then, one end of the image is moved in the depth direction, or the other end of the image is moved forward while moving. In this way, an effect operation may be performed in which both ends of the image are moved alternately or randomly in the depth direction or the front direction. By performing such an effect operation, the corresponding display may be invisible or difficult to view. Then, when the corresponding display is invisible or difficult to view, the display mode of the corresponding display is changed, and it is only necessary that the corresponding display becomes visible when the presentation operation ends.

  Further, when the change effect is executed, the display movable ratio member is operated in a predetermined operation mode, and the display area ratio of each region is changed so as to be interlocked with the operation of the movable member, for example, You may perform the production | presentation operation | movement which moves the both ends of an image to a depth direction or a near direction so that it may interlock | cooperate with the operation | movement which moves to a depth direction or a near direction of a movable member.

  In the said embodiment, although the display (1st specific display) which cannot be visually recognized in a change production was made into a corresponding display, this invention is not limited to this. The display (image) that cannot be visually recognized in the change effect may be, for example, a background image, a character image, an item image, a special image displayed in the special effect, or the like.

  In addition to the jackpot expectation, the “advantage” includes reach expectation (possibility that the variable display state becomes reach state), probability change expectation (possibility of being controlled to the probability change state), special mode transition expectation Degree (possibility of shifting to a special mode different from the normal mode), expectation of time reduction (possibility of being controlled to the time reduction state), number of executions of variable display in which the time reduction state continues, upper limit execution of round game in jackpot gaming state Number of times (for example, whether the upper limit number of executions of a round game is “5” or “15”), etc., the expected degree of occurrence of a predetermined event, a period during which the predetermined event continues, or a prize ball The number of game balls to be paid out is included.

  In the above embodiment, the pre-reading notice effect of “change in corresponding display”, which is a change effect, is an effect that changes the first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display to a display mode different from the display mode at the normal time. As explained. That is, the notice target of the pre-reading notice effect of “corresponding display change” is the correspondence display including the first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the notice target of the prefetch notice effect of “corresponding display change” may be the first hold display and the second hold display. In this case, an active display change effect that changes the active display to a display mode different from the display mode at the normal time may be executable as a pre-notice effect different from the pre-reading preview effect of “corresponding display change”. Further, the notice target of the pre-read notice effect of “corresponding display change” may be active display. In this case, a hold display change effect for changing the first hold display and the second hold display to a display mode different from the display mode at the normal time is executed as a notice effect different from the pre-reading notice effect of “corresponding display change”. It may be possible.

  Note that, for example, even if an effect operation in which an image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 moves or deforms in a change effect, a so-called shake vision is performed, the corresponding display does not become invisible, and the shake vision When only the hold display corresponding to the new start winning that occurred during the display is displayed in a highly advantageous display mode, and the display mode of the corresponding display such as the hold display displayed before the shake vision is not changed Cannot sufficiently enhance the production effect. However, in the above-described embodiment, when the display mode of the corresponding display for the notice target changes, all the corresponding displays including the corresponding display for the notice target are once invisible, so that the effect can be sufficiently enhanced.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, the hold display becomes invisible in the change effect. If the execution condition of the change effect with respect to the hold display is established, the display color of the hold display to be notified is changed when it is not visible, and the display color after the change becomes visible again. The notice-holding display that has become visible again is displayed in a display color (for example, blue) that has a higher expectation level than the display color (for example, white) before it becomes invisible. Therefore, it is possible to sufficiently enhance the effect.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the active display becomes invisible in the change effect. If the execution condition of the change effect with respect to the active display is satisfied, the display color of the active display changes when it is not visible, and the display color after the change becomes visible again. The active display that has become visible again is displayed in a display color with a higher degree of expectation of jackpot than the display color before it becomes invisible. Therefore, it is possible to sufficiently enhance the effect.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, even if the first hold display and the second hold display become invisible as shown in FIG. 23D in the change effect, the first hold indicator 25A and In the second hold indicator 25B, the display corresponding to the first hold display and the second hold display can be visually recognized. Thus, since the display corresponding to the hold display can always be visually recognized, the effect of the effect can be sufficiently enhanced in the change effect that makes the hold display invisible. Even if the first hold display and the second hold display are difficult to visually recognize in the change effect, the first hold display and the second hold display correspond to the first hold display and the second hold display in the first hold display 25A and the second hold display 25B. Since the display can be visually recognized, even in this case, the effect can be sufficiently enhanced.

  If the display corresponding to the hold display is visible when the hold display becomes invisible or difficult to view at least in the change effect, the display corresponding to the hold display is the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold. The display is not limited to the display 25B. For example, the hold image corresponding to the hold display in the first area is fixedly displayed separately from the hold display, and in the change effect, the ratio of the display area of the first area becomes small and the hold display becomes invisible or difficult to see. During the period, the hold image may be displayed so as to be always visible. Further, for example, a sub image display device may be provided separately from the image display device 5, and a hold display corresponding to the hold display in the image display device 5 may be displayed on the sub image display device so as to be visible. And a change effect is performed with respect to the hold display in the image display device 5, and the hold display in the sub-image display device is always displayed so as to be visible during the period when the hold display in the image display device 5 becomes invisible or difficult to see. You may be allowed to. In addition to the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B, a first hold indicator and a second hold indicator controlled by the effect control CPU 120 may be provided.

  Further, as a display corresponding to the active display, for example, a fourth symbol display that blinks in a predetermined color may be provided. And even if an active display becomes invisible as shown in FIG.23 (D) in a change production, you may make it the display corresponding to an active display visible in a 4th symbol display. In addition, the fourth symbol display image that blinks in a predetermined color in the first area may be fixedly displayed. In this case, the fourth symbol display may not be provided. In this way, since the display corresponding to the active display can always be visually recognized, it is possible to sufficiently enhance the effect in the change effect that makes the active display invisible. In addition, even if the active display is difficult to visually recognize in the change effect, the display corresponding to the active display (the display by the 4th symbol display or the 4th symbol display image) is visually recognized in the 4th symbol display or the first area. Since this is possible, even in this case, the production effect can be sufficiently enhanced.

  In addition, the active image corresponding to the active display in the first area is fixedly displayed separately from the active display, and in the change effect, the ratio of the display area of the first area becomes small and the active display becomes invisible or difficult to see. During the period, the active image may always be displayed so as to be visible. Further, for example, an active display corresponding to the active display in the image display device 5 may be displayed on a sub-image display device provided separately from the image display device 5 so as to be visible. Then, a change effect is performed on the active display on the image display device 5, and the active display on the sub-image display device is always displayed so that the active display on the image display device 5 is invisible or difficult to view. You may be allowed to.

  Note that the hold image corresponding to the hold display, the 4th symbol display image, the active image corresponding to the active display, and the like are fixedly displayed, for example, at the upper left position or the upper right position of the display area of the image display device 5, for example. When the second area appears in the upper part of the display area of the image display device 5 as a result of the execution of the above, it may be positioned in the second area.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, when the period during which the corresponding display is not visible in the corresponding display erasing effect is 3 seconds, at least one of the corresponding displays changes its display color to red. Displayed, indicating that the degree of expectation for jackpot is high. Further, when the period during which the corresponding display is not visible in the corresponding display erasure effect is 2 seconds, at least one of the corresponding displays is displayed with the display color changed to blue, compared to when the display changes to red. This shows that the degree of expectation for jackpot is low. As described above, the advantage such as the big hit expectation degree varies depending on the period in which the corresponding display is invisible or difficult to see, so that the effect of the presentation can be sufficiently enhanced.

  In the above embodiment, when the period during which the corresponding display is not visible in the corresponding display erasing effect is 3 seconds, the display color of the corresponding display always changes to red, and the period during which the corresponding display becomes invisible is 2 When it is seconds, the display color of the corresponding display always changes to blue. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the period during which the corresponding display is not visible in the corresponding display erasing effect is 3 seconds, the display color of the corresponding target display is likely to be red, and the corresponding display is When the period of invisibility is 2 seconds, the display color of the corresponding display for the notice target may be blue.

  In the above embodiment, when the change effect is executed, the display mode of the corresponding display of the notice target is always changed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and, for example, a change effect may be executed that is a frustration that does not change the display mode of the corresponding display. For example, in the change effect setting process shown in FIG. 21A, if it is determined in step S502 that it is not the execution timing of the change effect (step S502; No), it is determined whether or not to execute a change effect that becomes a frustration. It is possible to make a decision and set the change effect that becomes gusseted at a predetermined ratio to be executable. The change effect that becomes a frustration may be an effect that returns to the state shown in FIG. 23B after the notification effect shown in FIG. Further, as shown in FIG. 23 (D), the change effect that becomes a frustration shifts the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 downward and makes the corresponding display invisible. As shown in FIG. 4, even if the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 is shifted upward and the corresponding display becomes visible, the display mode of the corresponding display may not change. Thus, even when the change effect that becomes a frustration can be executed, the degree of advantage may be different depending on the period in which the corresponding display becomes invisible or difficult to see in the change display. The advantage in this case includes, in addition to the jackpot expectation degree and probability change expectation described above, whether or not the display mode of the corresponding display changes, what color changes when it changes, or , An advantage relating to change such as how many changes when changing, etc. is included.

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

  In the above embodiment, the second area of the display area of the image display device 5 has been described as an area where no effect image is displayed (no-image area), but the present invention is not limited to this. If the color of the non-display state of the LCD (liquid crystal display device) constituting the image display device 5 is black, the second region may be a region (black display region) where a black image is displayed. . As described above, the second area may be an area where no effect image is displayed (non-image area), or an area where an image of a color matching the color of the non-display state of the image display device 5 is displayed. May be. Further, in the second area, an image of a color other than the color in accordance with the non-display state color of the image display device 5 (for example, gray, yellow, red, etc.), an image with a pattern, or the like is displayed. Also good. As described above, when an image having a display form such as a different color or pattern can be displayed in the second region, the advantage relating to the change or other advantages may be varied depending on the display form of the displayed image. Good.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 23 (D) and 23 (K), the period when the corresponding display is invisible is either 3 seconds or 2 seconds. The degree of shifting the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 (the degree of reducing the display area ratio of the first area AR1) is the same. However, the degree of shifting the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 may be varied depending on the period during which the corresponding display is not visible. For example, when the period during which the corresponding display is invisible is 3 seconds, the ratio of the display area of the first area AR1 is 50% (may be 80%, 100%, etc.), and the display area of the second area When the ratio is 50% (may be 20%, 0%, etc.) and the period during which the corresponding display is invisible is 2 seconds, the ratio of the display area of the first area AR1 is 70% (90%, etc.) If the period during which the corresponding display is invisible is 3 seconds, such as the ratio of the display area of the second region is 30% (or 10%, etc.), the corresponding display is The degree of shifting the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 may be increased as compared with the case where the period of invisibility is 2 seconds. On the contrary, when the period during which the corresponding display is not visible is 2 seconds, the display area of the image display device 5 is larger than when the period during which the corresponding display is not visible is 3 seconds. The degree of shifting the image displayed on the screen may be increased.

  Further, for example, a button effect may be executed in the change effect, and the corresponding display erasure effect may be executed when the player performs an operation such as pressing, continuous hitting or long pressing on the push button 31.

  Further, for example, a small symbol display area in which variable display corresponding to variable display of decorative symbols executed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is executed. Even if the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R move in the change effect, the small symbol display area does not move. Good. Instead of the small symbol display area, for example, a message display area for performing a predetermined message display such as an instruction display for instructing a right strike (left strike) or an error display may be fixedly provided in the first area. Good.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an execution example of the change effect in the modification. In the example shown in FIG. 24, when the degree of shifting the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 is changed according to the period during which the corresponding display is invisible, the button effect is executed in the change effect, and the game When a person presses the push button 31, a corresponding display erasing effect is executed, and a case where a small symbol display area is fixedly provided in the first area is shown. In this execution example, as shown in FIG. 24A, the hold display corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “3” is performed in the second hold display portion 5HL, and the current variable display is displayed in the active display portion AHA. Active display corresponding to is performed. In FIG. 24A, variable display is performed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the display screen of the image display device 5. Shows the scene. In this state, the display mode of all the hold displays in the second hold display portion 5HL is a round solid white display.

  When the change effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 24B, the button image BG is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and the button effect is displayed in which the message image MG “Press” is displayed. The With such an effect mode, the player is prompted to press the push button 31B. In addition, in the small symbol display area 55 fixedly provided in the lower right part (in the first region) of the display area of the image display device 5, the decorative symbol display area 5L for “left”, “middle”, and “right” is displayed. A small symbol variable display corresponding to the variable symbol variable display executed in 5C and 5R is executed. It should be noted that the degree of advantage related to the change and other advantages may be varied depending on the display mode such as the color, size, and shape of the displayed button image BG.

  When a push operation is performed on the push button 31B, a corresponding display erasing effect is executed such that the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 slightly shifts upward as shown in FIG. A notification effect for informing the user is executed. By executing the notification effect, the second area AR2 (non-image area) appears in the lower part of the display area of the image display device 5. In this state, the correspondence display is visible. Thereafter, the corresponding display erasure effect is executed. It should be noted that when the push button 31B is pressed, the presentation movable member is operated in a predetermined operation mode, and the display area ratio of each region changes so as to be interlocked with the operation of the movable member. You may do.

  When the corresponding display erasing effect in the change effect is executed, the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 is shifted downward, and the corresponding display moves out of the display area of the image display device 5, whereby the corresponding display is performed. Becomes invisible. When the period during which the corresponding display is invisible is 2 seconds, the display state in the image display device 5 is the state shown in FIG. 24 (D1). Then, when 2 seconds elapses in a state where the corresponding display becomes invisible, the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 is shifted upward as shown in FIG. The corresponding display becomes visible by moving into the display area 5. At this time, of the corresponding displays, the active display that is the subject of the notice is displayed with the display color changed to blue. When the period during which the corresponding display is not visible is 3 seconds, the display state in the image display device 5 is the state shown in FIG. 24 (D2). Then, when 3 seconds elapses in a state where the corresponding display becomes invisible, the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 is shifted upward as shown in FIG. The corresponding display becomes visible by moving into the display area 5. At this time, of the corresponding displays, the active display that is the subject of the notice is displayed with its display color changed to red.

  Here, when the state shown in FIG. 24 (D1) is compared with the state shown in FIG. 24 (D2), the state shown in FIG. 24 (D2) is the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. The degree of deviation is large. As described above, in this modification, the degree of shifting the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 differs depending on the period during which the corresponding display is not visible. Accordingly, it is possible to sufficiently enhance the effect, and to pay attention to the change in the ratio of the display area of the first area in the display area of the image display device 5.

  In this modification, a button effect is executed in the change effect, and when the player performs a pressing operation on the push button 31, a corresponding display erasing effect is executed. That is, the ratio between the display area of the first area AR1 and the display area of the second area AR2 can be changed based on the pressing operation of the player detected by the push button 31 or the like. Can be increased. In addition, since the player is prompted to press the push button 31B by executing the button effect, the interest of the game can be improved. Even if the button effect is executed and the player performs a pressing operation on the push button 31, if the display mode of the corresponding display does not change, the corresponding display erasure effect is not executed or is unlikely to be executed. It may be. That is, when the display mode of the corresponding display changes, the ratio between the display area of the first area AR1 and the display area of the second area AR2 based on the pressing operation of the player detected by the push button 31 or the like May be changed or may be easily changed. In addition, when a button effect is executed and the player performs a pressing operation on the push button 31, a corresponding display erasure effect is always executed, but a change effect that becomes a frustration that does not change the display mode of the corresponding display is executed. May be.

  In this modification, since the small symbol display area 55 is fixed to the first area AR1, as shown in FIG. 24 (D1) and FIG. 24 (D2), “left”, “middle” Even when the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R move, the small symbol display area 55 does not move, so that a sense of incongruity can be reduced. For example, the small symbol display layer on which the effect image indicating the small symbol variably displayed in the small symbol display area 55 is drawn is set so as to be arranged on the most front side as viewed from the player. Specifically, the small symbol display layer includes a change effect display layer that provides an effect region in which an effect image used in the change effect is displayed, and an effect region in which an effect image used in the variable display of the decorative symbol is displayed. Is arranged in front of the decorative symbol display layer that provides By arranging each layer in this way, even when a display effect is displayed by displaying an arbitrary effect image on the screen of the image display measure 5, the display of the small symbols in the small symbol display area 55 is The player is always visible. For example, in the state shown in FIG. 24 (D1) and (D2), the variable symbol display and the small symbol variable display overlap, but the small symbol variable display has priority (as seen by the player). Will be displayed).

  In this modification, the small symbol display area 55 is described as being fixed to the lower right part of the display area of the image display device 5, but the small symbol display area 55 is, for example, an image display device. 5 may be fixedly provided at the upper part (the upper left part or the upper right part) of the display area. In this case, when the second area appears in the upper part of the display area of the image display device 5 due to the execution of the change effect, the small symbol display area 55 is located in the second area. The variable display of the small symbols in the small symbol display area 55 may be displayed with priority over the image displayed in the second area.

  In this modified example, the message image MG “Press” is displayed in the button effect, but in addition to the message image MG “Press” or instead of the message image MG “Press”, Or a message image of “long press” may be displayed. For example, when the message image “continuous hit” is displayed in the button effect, the ratio between the display area of the first area and the display area of the second area every time the player presses the push button 31. Can be changed. Further, when the message image “long press” is displayed in the button effect, the display area of the first area and the display area of the second area are displayed during the long press operation of the push button 31 by the player. What is necessary is just to change the ratio. In addition, the advantage relating to the change and other advantages may be different according to different operations such as pressing, continuous hitting, and long pressing.

  In the above embodiment, the advantage such as the big hit expectation degree is different according to the period in which the corresponding display is invisible or difficult to see in the change effect, but according to the change aspect of the display area ratio of the first region Thus, the advantages may be different. For example, the rate of change in the display area ratio of the first region is a rate at which the ratio of the display area of the first region is reduced (change rate of the first region) or the rate at which the ratio of the display area of the first region is reduced. (Change amount of the first region) and the like are included. For example, when the speed at which the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 is shifted downward is fast (or slow), the speed at which the ratio of the display area of the first area is small is fast (or slow). . In addition, when the degree of shifting the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 is large (or small), the ratio of the display area of the first area is small (or small). .

  FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of determining the change speed of the first region in the modification. The process for determining the change speed of the first region may be executed instead of the process of step S504 in the change effect setting process shown in FIG. Specifically, after executing the processing of step S503, the CPU 120 for effect control lowers the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 in the changing speed of the first area, that is, the corresponding display erasing effect. The shifting speed is determined (step S504). In step S504, as shown in FIG. 25, for example, when the display color after the change includes red, the change speed of the first region is determined to be “fast”, and when the display color after the change does not include red, When the display color after the change is only blue, the change speed of the first region is determined to be “slow”. By making such a determination, when the change speed of the first region is fast in the corresponding display erasure effect, at least one of the corresponding displays is displayed with its display color changed to red, and the big hit expectation is Shown high. Also, when the change speed of the first region is slow in the corresponding display erasure effect, at least one of the corresponding displays is displayed with the display color changed to blue, and the big hit expectation is higher than when the display color changes to red. Is shown to be low. When the change speed of the first area is fast in the corresponding display erasing effect, the display color of the corresponding display of the notice target tends to be red, and when the change speed of the first area is slow, the display color of the corresponding display of the notice target is low. You may make it easy to turn blue. As described above, the effect can be sufficiently enhanced even if the degree of advantage varies depending on the change mode of the ratio of the display area of the first region.

  In this modified example, as shown in FIG. 25, the corresponding display erasure time is set to a predetermined time of 3 seconds regardless of whether the display color after the change includes red. For example, the erase time of the corresponding display when the display color after the change includes red may be 3 seconds, and the erase time of the corresponding display when the display color after the change does not include red may be 2 seconds. Or, the change speed of the first area is fast and the corresponding display erase time is 3 seconds, the change speed of the first area is fast and the correspondence display erase time is 2 seconds, and the change speed of the first area is slow. The corresponding display erase time is set to a pattern of 3 seconds, the change speed of the first area is slow and the corresponding display erase time is set to 2 seconds, and the advantage varies depending on which pattern is used. May be. As described above, the degree of advantage may be different depending on the period in which the corresponding display is invisible or difficult to view in the change effect and the change mode of the ratio of the display area of the first region. Even in this way, it is possible to sufficiently enhance the effect.

  In the above embodiment, the second region is a region where the effect image is not displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a specific image such as a character image, an item image, or a message image may be displayed in the second area. In the above embodiment, since the ratio between the display area of the first region and the display area of the second region can be changed, if the ratio of the display area of the first region is reduced, the ratio of the display area of the second region is reduced. When the ratio of the display area of the first region is increased and the ratio of the display area of the second region is increased. For example, when the ratio of the display area of the second region increases, the specific image may be visible in the second region. As described above, by enabling the specific image to be displayed in the second region, it is possible to sufficiently enhance the effect in the change effect that reduces the ratio of the display area of the first region.

  In addition, for example, by making a character (character image) appear from the second area and moving to the first area, it is possible to execute a chance-up effect to notify that the advantage is higher than when the character is not made to appear. Good. In such a chance-up effect, any of a plurality of types of characters prepared according to the degree of advantage may appear. That is, in the chance up effect, the degree of advantage may be different depending on which of a plurality of types of characters has appeared. Then, according to the ratio of the display area of the second area, the rate of change / degree of change thereof, the display time of the second area, the ratio of whether or not the character appears (the execution ratio of the chance up effect), the chance increase The ratio of which character appears when the performance is executed may be different. Also, the advantage when the same kind of character appears after the chance-up effect is executed depends on the ratio of the display area of the second area, the rate of change / degree of change, the display time of the second area, etc. May be.

  The image that appears from the second area in the chance-up effect is not limited to a character image, and may be an image that constitutes a decorative design, for example. When a chance-up effect in which an image constituting a decorative design appears, the reach line may be increased. For example, when the decorative symbol indicating “7” is stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, the reach-up effect is executed, Two decorative symbols showing “8” appear. Then, the decorative symbol indicating “7” moves to the upper left and lower right, and the decorative symbol indicating “8” that has appeared moves to the lower left and upper right, thereby causing the line to rise to the right and the line to the lower left. It is possible to reach a reach state. When the chance-up effect is executed, the turned-up portion may be the second region by executing an effect such as turning over the image displayed in the display region of the image display device 5, for example. When the image is turned, the corresponding display may be invisible or difficult to view. Turning the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 in this way is also included in “decreasing the ratio of the display area of the first area”.

  Further, for example, when the decorative symbols indicating “7” are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, the chance up effect is executed, and the second A decorative symbol indicating “7” appears from the area, and the decorative symbol indicating “7” that has appeared moves to the decorative symbol display area 5C of “medium” and is stopped and displayed, so that a definite decorative symbol that becomes a jackpot combination May be derived and displayed. In this chance up effect, the decorative pattern indicating “7” that has appeared has passed through the decorative pattern display area 5C of “medium” or disappeared while moving, and the decorative pattern indicating “7” is “ There may be an effect that does not stop display in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C. Further, for example, when the decorative symbols indicating “7” are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, the chance up effect is executed, and the second A decorative symbol indicating “8” appears from the area, and the decorative symbol indicating “8” that has appeared moves to the decorative symbol display area 5C of “medium” and is stopped and displayed. May be derived and displayed.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine includes a 5-line machine in which the image display device 5 is provided with five effective lines of a middle line, an upper line, a lower line, a lower right line, and a lower left line, The image display device 5 includes an 8-line machine in which a left line, a middle line, and a right line are added to provide eight effective lines. In such a pachinko gaming machine, a reach state may occur in a plurality of lines such as double reach and triple reach. In such a pachinko machine, for example, after reaching the reach state, the same image as the decorative pattern constituting the reach combination or an image different from the second region is made to appear, and the reach line is increased by the introduced image. A chance-up effect may be executed. As a specific example, a chance-up effect is executed when a decorative pattern indicating “7” is stopped on the upper left and lower right in a 5-line machine and a reach state occurs on the lower right line. Two decorative symbols indicating “7” appear from the two areas, and the decorative symbol indicating “7” that has appeared has been moved to the lower left and upper right to replace the decorative symbols that are already stopped. A reach state may further occur in the upper line, the lower line, and the lower left line. Alternatively, when the decorative symbol indicating “7” is stopped and displayed on the upper left and lower right, and the reach state is generated on the lower right line, the chance up effect is executed to indicate “8” from the second area. Two decorative symbols appear, and the decorative symbol indicating “8” that has appeared has moved to the lower left and upper right to replace the decorative symbols that have already been stopped. It may be generated.

  In addition, there is a pachinko gaming machine that displays a number of star images according to the degree of expectation of jackpot when reaching a reach state. In such a pachinko gaming machine, a chance-up effect may be executed in which a star image appears from the second region and a notification that the degree of expectation of the big hit is increased. As a specific example, when the decorative symbol indicating “7” is stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R, a maximum of three star images are displayed. A jackpot expectation notification effect is executed. When one or two star images are displayed in the jackpot expectation notification effect, a chance-up effect is executed, and one or two star images appear from the second area, and the star image that appears is a jackpot By joining and displaying the star image displayed in the expectation degree notification effect, it may be notified that the big hit expectation degree has increased. Note that this chance-up effect may include an effect in which the star image that has appeared does not merge with the star image displayed in the jackpot expectation notification effect and disappears.

  Further, in the change effect, for example, a silhouette effect that makes the corresponding display difficult to view or invisible (hidden state) may be set to be executable, or an effect effect that suggests a change in the display mode of the corresponding display is executed. It may be set to be possible. For example, the change effect setting process in step S322 shown in FIG. 22 may include a process for determining whether to execute a silhouette effect and a process for determining whether to execute an effect effect. And based on these determination results, an effect control pattern should just be determined in step S323. The silhouette effect and the effect effect may be executed together with the corresponding display erasure effect and the notification effect in the change effect, or may be executed separately from the corresponding display erasure effect and the notification effect. Moreover, in the change effect, when the silhouette effect or the effect effect is executed, the corresponding display erasure effect or the notification effect may not be executed. The change effect in which the silhouette effect and the effect effect are executed may include a change effect that becomes a frustration.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an execution example of the change effect in the modification. As shown in FIG. 26A, variable display is started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the display screen of the image display device 5. The Then, when the effect is started, as shown in FIG. 26B, the image indicating the arrow corresponds to the hold display H2 (the hold number “2” in the second hold display portion 5HL (second from the right end)). An effect operation that acts on the second hold display in the display part) is performed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 26C, the display color and shape of the hold display H2 change. Specifically, the display color of the hold display H2 changes from white to blue or red. The shape of the hold display H2 changes to a shape in which an aura surrounds the circle. In addition, in the case of a change effect that becomes a frustration, the display color and shape of the hold display H2 do not change. When the hold display changes, a change sound indicating that the display mode of the hold display has changed is also output. Thereafter, whenever the variable display of the decorative design is finished, the hold display is shifted, and when the variable display corresponding to the hold display whose display mode is changed is started, as shown in FIG. In AHA, the active display AH is displayed in the same display color as in the hold display.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 26A, variable display is possible in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the display screen of the image display device 5. When the silhouette effect is executed after the start, as shown in FIG. 26 (E), an image as if the curtain is closed is displayed so as to hide the hold display, the active display, and the variable display of the decorative pattern. Is done. In this silhouette effect, the hold display and the active display are displayed in a black color, and the display colors of the hold display and the active display become invisible. Then, as shown in FIG. 26 (F), an effect effect is started, and an effect operation in which an image indicating an arrow acts on the hold display H2 is performed. In this state, it is difficult to visually recognize the action effect arrow, but the fact that the effect effect is being executed is displayed in a visible manner. Thereafter, the display color and shape of the hold display H2 change. In this state, as shown in FIG. 26 (G), the hold display remains displayed in a black color, so it is impossible to see whether the display color of the hold display has changed. . On the other hand, it is visually recognizable that the shape of the hold display changes to a shape in which an aura surrounds the circle. Note that, in the case of a change effect that is a frustration, the display color and shape of the hold display H2 do not change, but in the concealed state as shown in FIG. You may display as changing to the shape which encloses.

  When the silhouette effect is not executed, the change sound is output when the effect effect is executed as described in FIG. 26C. However, when the silhouette effect is executed. It is impossible to see whether the display color of the hold display has changed. Until the silhouette production ends, the display color of the hold display changes to give the player a sense of expectation. Even if it is, change sound is not output. Thereafter, when the silhouette effect ends, as shown in FIG. 26H, the hold display H2 whose display color has changed can be visually recognized. At this time, a change sound indicating that the display mode of the hold display has been changed is output. Thereafter, whenever the variable display of the decorative design is finished, the hold display is shifted, and when the variable display corresponding to the hold display whose display mode is changed is started, as shown in FIG. In AHA, the active display AH is displayed in the same display color as in the hold display.

  According to this modification, it is possible to focus attention on whether or not the display mode of the corresponding display after the concealment state is released is different from the display mode before the concealment state, and to improve the interest of the game it can.

  In the modification shown in FIG. 26, the action effect is executed for the hold display. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the action effect is executed for the active display. May be. In addition, an effect such as a silhouette effect that changes a corresponding display such as a hold display or an active display between a hidden state and a non-hidden state may be executed in one variable display, or may be performed over a plurality of variable displays. May be executed. When the corresponding display is concealed over a plurality of variable displays, the display result of the variable display may be displayed so as to be visible. Further, the degree of advantage such as the big hit expectation degree may be varied depending on the period of concealment. In this way, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the length of the period that is in the concealed state.

  In this modification, the hold display or the like is concealed using an upper layer image (an image like a curtain). However, as long as the corresponding display such as the hold display can be hidden, the display is not limited to the image. For example, a plastic plate with low transparency may be used, or the back side when the image is not displayed. Alternatively, a transmissive liquid crystal that appears to pass through may be used. Further, the concealed state includes an invisible state where the corresponding display is not visible at all, in addition to a difficult-to-view state where the silhouette or shadow of the corresponding display is visible. For example, the concealment state may be a state in which the corresponding display is completely hidden by an image like a curtain in FIG.

  Further, the degree of expectation that the display mode such as the hold display changes may be different depending on the mode of action effect (for example, the size, shape, pattern, and color of the arrow). The modes may be different. In this case, the display mode of the effect may be made visible.

  In the change effect, both the silhouette effect and the corresponding display erasure effect may be executed. For example, after the silhouette effect is started as shown in FIG. 26 (E), the action effect shown in FIG. 26 (F) is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 23 (D). The displayed image (including an image such as a curtain by a silhouette effect) shifts downward and the corresponding display moves out of the display area of the image display device 5, whereby the corresponding display becomes invisible. When a predetermined time elapses in a state where the corresponding display becomes invisible, the image displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 is shifted upward, and the corresponding display moves into the display area of the image display device 5. As a result, the corresponding display becomes visible as shown in FIG. In this state, it is not visible whether the display color of the hold display has changed. Thereafter, when the silhouette effect ends, as shown in FIG. 26 (H), the corresponding display whose display color has changed can be visually recognized. Note that the notification effect may be executed before the corresponding display erasure effect is executed. Further, the effect effect may be executed before or during execution of the corresponding display erasure effect. Even if it does in this way, it can be noted whether the display mode of the correspondence display after the concealment state is released is different from the display mode before the concealment state, and the interest of the game can be improved. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the variable display contents to be determined at the time of winning a start have been described as having “big hit”, “super reach determination at the time of loss”, “reach determination at the time of loss”, and “general at the time of loss”. The “big hit” may be divided into “normal reach big hit” and “super reach big hit”. In this case, the winning determination result command may include a command for notifying that “variable display content is“ normal reach jackpot ”and a command for notifying“ super reach jackpot ”that is variable display content. In the process of determining whether or not there is a change effect in step S304 shown in FIG. 14, the change effect is displayed at a different ratio depending on whether the determination result at the time of winning is “normal reach big hit” or “super reach big hit”. It may be determined whether or not to execute. For example, when the determination result at the time of winning a prize is “super reach big hit”, it may be determined to be “with change effect” for executing the change effect at a higher rate than when “normal reach big hit”. The opposite may be the case.

  Further, when the “big hit” in the variable display content determined at the time of starting winning is divided into “normal reach big hit” and “super reach big hit”, in the process of determining the change pattern in step S309 shown in FIG. The change pattern may be determined at a different rate depending on whether the time determination result is “normal reach jackpot” or “super reach jackpot”. For example, when the determination result at the time of winning is “Super reach big hit”, it is determined to be a change pattern that changes the display color to finally become red at a higher rate than when it is “Normal reach big hit”. Alternatively, the reverse may be possible.

  In the above embodiment, the change effect has been described as an effect that is executed when variable display is started. However, the execution timing of the change effect may be any timing during variable display. For example, the execution timing of the change effect is the timing that matches the execution timing of the predetermined effect, the middle or end of the variable display, the timing when the confirmed decorative symbol stops in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L, and the timing when the reach state is reached The timing at which the confirmed decorative symbol stops in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R may be used. Also, after the variable display is started and until the display result is derived and displayed, all the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and then all the decorative symbols are re-variable (revariable display). There is also a pachinko machine that simply executes a “pseudo-ream”. In the quasi-continuous variable display effect, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbols has been started continuously by performing re-variation. In the variable display in which such a pseudo-variable variable display effect is executed, the change effect may be executed for each variable display including the initial variation. In this way, the display mode of the corresponding display can be changed in a plurality of stages by executing the change effect a plurality of times in one variable display, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, in the case where the change effect with the hold display or the active display as the subject of notice can be executed a plurality of times in one variable display, for example, in the change pattern determination examples shown in FIGS. Even when the holding number is “1”, the change pattern ZHP2-1 may be determined. The determination of at which timing the change effect is executed in one variable display and how many times the change effect is executed in one variable display may be performed in the process of step S310.

  In the above embodiment, even when the change effect is executed, when the process of step S312 shown in FIG. 14 is executed, the initial display of the first hold display or the second hold display is a round solid white display. It was described as being updated to add a pending display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a display mode different from the normal display mode as the initial display of the first hold display or the second hold display according to the change pattern determined in step S309 or the like. The hold display may be started at.

  In the embodiment described above, whether or not the main board 11 is a “hit”, such as performing the winning random number determination process in the start winning determination process executed on the main board 11. I do. Then, a command designating the determination result is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, based on a command from the main board 11, execution of a prefetch notice such as a change effect is determined. However, the determination is not limited to whether or not the main board 11 is a “big hit”. For example, on the side of the main board 11, a command indicating the random number value extracted at the time of winning is transmitted to the effect control board 12, and on the side of the effect control board 12, a “hit” is made based on the command from the main board 11. It may be determined whether or not to perform the pre-reading notice according to the determination result. In other words, when determining the execution of the pre-reading notice, the determination process regarding the target of the pre-reading notice may be executed on either the main board 11 or the effect control board 12.

  In the above embodiment, the jackpot type determined in the process of step S242 shown in FIG. 8 includes “probability variation”, and the probability variation control condition is determined based on the determination result of the jackpot type being “probability variation”. It has been described that it is established and controlled to a probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball that has won (entered) a big winning opening (second large winning opening) in the probability changing attacker provided at a predetermined position in the gaming area has been detected by the probability changing detection switch. Based on the above, the probability variation control condition may be established, and the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state may be controlled to the certain probability variation state. The winning prize opening (second winning prize opening) of the probability variation attacker can change from a closed state to an open state when the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state is a predetermined number of times (for example, “15”). When the number of times of execution of the game is other than the predetermined number, it may not be possible to change to the open state in the closed state. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can establish the probability variation control condition based on the fact that the game ball has passed the specific area in the attacker that is an example of the special variable winning device provided in the game area. You may be comprised so that it may become.

  The special symbols and decorative symbols are not limited to those variably displayed as a plurality of types of identification information. For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are configured using a plurality of LEDs, and only a specific (single) LED among the plurality of LEDs is displayed during variable display of the special symbol. Is repeatedly turned on and off, and the other LEDs are kept off. And when the variable display result is “losing”, the LED that has been repeatedly turned on and off emits light (lights) in a predetermined emission color, or maintains the light off state, Stop displaying special symbols. At this time, the other LEDs remain off. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the special symbol is stopped and displayed by a predetermined lighting pattern in which some or all of the LEDs are turned on. In this way, during the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, a specific (single) symbol is switched between display and non-display, while other symbols are maintained in a non-display state. Good. Then, any of a plurality of types of symbols may be derived and displayed (stop display) as a final stop symbol (determined special symbol or definite ornament symbol) resulting in a variable display result of the special symbol or ornament symbol. Further, for example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are configured by using a 7-segment LED, and during the variable display of the special symbol, a symbol indicating “−” (lighting) is displayed. It may be configured such that other numbers and symbols are not displayed by repeating the non-display (off). As a special symbol variable display result, a symbol indicating “−” is not stopped and displayed as a predetermined lighting pattern including numbers indicating “1” to “9” and other symbols. The special symbol is stopped and displayed. In this way, during the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, as a variable display result, symbols that are not stopped are switched between display and non-display, while other symbols are maintained in a non-display state. May be.

  In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio” and “probability” at which various decisions are made may be 0% (not decided) or 100% (not necessarily decided), such as 70:30, for example. So that the possibility of at least one of the determination results is 0% (not determined) or 100% (always determined) It may be set. For example, in the case of making various decisions, the ratio of the determination result of any one of the plurality of determination results is higher than the ratio of the determination result of other determination results. It may be included to be 100%, or it may be included that the ratio of other determination results is 0%. When the ratio of the determination result of 1 is 100%, the ratio of the other determination result is 0%. Further, when the ratio as the other determination result is 0%, if the ratio as the determination result of 1 is a predetermined ratio other than 100% and not 0%, the ratio as the determination result of 1 is the other determination result. It will be higher than the ratio.

  In the above embodiment, one change pattern designation command is transmitted when variable display is started in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the change pattern indicating the variable display time, the variable display mode of the decorative design, and the like. Although an example is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the side of the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notification is made by two commands, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command before reaching reach, such as presence / absence of pseudo-continuous fluctuation, presence / absence of a slip effect, etc. The command indicating the variable display time and variable display mode before the so-called second stop is transmitted, and the second command has reached a reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of a redrawing effect (reach and reach). If not, a command indicating a variable display time or a variable display mode after the so-called second stop may be transmitted. In this case, in the effect control board 12, for example, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on a variable display time derived from a combination of two commands. In the game control microcomputer 100, the variable display time is notified by each of the two commands, and a specific variable display mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control CPU 120. It may be. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, or after the first command is sent, after a predetermined period of time elapses (for example, in the next timer interrupt) ) A second command may be transmitted. The variable display mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern using two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  The present invention is applicable not only to the pachinko gaming machine 1 but also to a slot machine or the like. A slot machine is an arbitrary gaming machine that performs a predetermined game such as variable display of symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information and that can be assigned a predetermined game value based on the game result, and more specifically, A variable display device that can start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or credits) for one game and variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified One game is completed by displaying and displaying a display result (for example, a plurality of reels, etc.), and a prize (for example, a cherry prize, a watermelon prize, a bell prize, a replay prize, a BB prize, an RB prize, etc.) is selected according to the display result. ) Can be generated. In such a slot machine, the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in the above embodiment has a feature that hardware resources including an image display device of the slot machine cooperate with software that performs predetermined processing. What is necessary is just to be comprised so that all or one part may be provided.

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switches 25A, 25B, 25C ... Hold indicator 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit AR1 ... First area AR2 ... Second area

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
Providing effect display executing means for executing effect display in the effect display area,
The effect display area is composed of a first effect display area and a second effect display area,
The effect display execution means includes
The ratio of the display area of the first effect display area and the display area of the second effect display area can be changed,
As the effect display, after the first specific display is displayed in the first effect display area so as to be visible, the first specific display is not visible or visible by reducing the ratio of the display area of the first effect display area. After that, it is difficult to display the second specific display having higher advantage than the first specific display in the first effect display area by increasing the ratio of the display area of the first effect display area.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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