JP2019017419A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of performing an effective performance.SOLUTION: Some of a first performance result image to a third performance result image is enclosed by a first effect to a third effect, to thereby suggest a performance in variable display of a target. Further, a first image effect to a third image effect corresponding to the first performance result image to the third performance result image enclosed by the first effect to the third effect are displayed on a performance display device.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

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

  As a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine, for example, in a reach production, a plurality of types of display, for example, “big victory”, “win”, “draw” are displayed, for example, “big victory” is stored. There is a gaming machine that begins to display a large “big victory” display when it becomes such a development (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-212809

  However, in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, even if the display of “Great Victory”, “Victory”, and “Draw” is performed, there is only an element that draws attention to the player in these displays, and it was not possible to effectively produce the effect. .

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing an effective performance.

(1) The gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like),
Predetermined display means (for example, the CPU 101 for effect control) capable of performing a plurality of types of predetermined displays (for example, the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3, etc.),
Effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 101) for executing an effect related to any of the predetermined displays (for example, a battle effect in which the main character MC and the enemy character EC battle),
With
The production execution means
Suggestion effects (for example, the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result) suggesting which effect related to the predetermined display is executed by changing one of the display types of the plurality of predetermined displays. The image PH3 can execute the effects surrounded by the first effect EF1 to the third effect EF3, respectively)
When the suggestive effect is executed, the display corresponding to the change in the display mode of the predetermined display is displayed other than the predetermined display (for example, the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 are the first effect EF1. ~ In addition to the effect surrounded by the third effect EF3, the display is performed in the display of any one of the first screen effect SE1 to the third screen effect SE3 inside the effect display device 9).

  According to such a configuration, even in a display other than the predetermined display, since the display corresponding to the predetermined display is performed, the points to be noticed by the player can be dispersed, and an effect can be effectively performed. .

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
The effect executing means may cause the change in the display mode of the predetermined display to correspond to the content of the predetermined display (for example, the character color included in the first effect result image PH1 is red, The first effect EF1 surrounding the effect result image PH1 is red).

  According to such a configuration, the display mode of the predetermined display can be changed in an appropriate change mode with respect to the predetermined display.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2),
Prior to changing the display mode of the predetermined display, it may be possible to notify the result of the effect executed by the effect executing means (for example, an effect that the main character MC wins and is a probable big hit) Before the first effect result image PH1 is displayed, and only the first effect result image PH1 is displayed in the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 to notify that the main character MC wins).

  According to such a configuration, while preparing a pattern that gives a sense of expectation as to which effect result is displayed, it is appropriate to prepare a pattern in which which effect result is displayed from the beginning. Can give you a sense of security.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3),
The effect execution means may make a display other than the predetermined display a display different from the display corresponding to the change in the display mode of the predetermined display without corresponding to the change in the display mode of the predetermined display. (For example, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the first effect result image PH1 is surrounded by the first effect EF1, the screen effect corresponding to the first effect result image PH1 is shown in FIG. And the special screen effect SES instead of the first screen effect SE1 shown in FIG.

  According to such a structure, interest can be improved.

(5) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (4),
The effect executing means intermittently executes a display corresponding to the changed predetermined display in a display other than the predetermined display during a period in which the predetermined display is continuously displayed. (For example, as a screen effect displayed inside the effect display device 9 when the first effect result image PH1 is continuously surrounded by the red first effect EF1 corresponding to the first effect result image PH1. The red first screen effect SE1 is displayed, but the frame LED 28 is lit in blue, for example, as the production progresses).

  According to such a structure, an interest can be improved by making an effect aspect complicated according to progress of an effect.

(6) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (5),
Prefetch determination means (e.g., CPU 101 for effect control) for performing prefetch determination on a variable display that has not yet been started;
Based on the determination result of the prefetch determination, at least before the variable display that is the determination target is started, a predetermined display effect that displays at least a part of the plurality of predetermined displays (for example, the first in the variable display of the target) The effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 are displayed, and the effect of performing control to display the first effect result image PH1 and the third effect result image PH3 can be executed in the change display before the target change display. And a predetermined display effect executing means (for example, the control CPU 101).

  According to such a configuration, a sense of expectation for the predetermined display can be given.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used in order to determine a fluctuation pattern in a table format. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows prefetch notice determination processing. (A) is explanatory drawing of the prefetching result determination ratio, (B) is explanatory drawing explaining the effect result image according to the prefetching result, (C) is explanatory drawing of the effect display determination ratio. It is explanatory drawing of a screen effect result display ratio, (A) is at the time of probability variation big hit, (B) is at the time of normal big hit, (C) is at the time of reach lose. It is explanatory drawing of the flow of an example of the production | presentation displayed with a production | presentation display apparatus at the time of a probability change state. It is explanatory drawing of the flow of another example of the production | presentation displayed with a production | presentation display apparatus at the time of a probability change state. It is explanatory drawing of the flow of the modification of the effect displayed with an effect display apparatus in a probability change state. It is explanatory drawing of the flow of an example of the production | presentation displayed with a production | presentation display apparatus at the time of a probability change state. It is a timing chart which shows the opening pattern of the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 in the big hit gaming state. FIG. 11 is a display screen diagram illustrating an example of an effect (hereinafter also referred to as a jackpot effect) on the effect display device 9 in the jackpot game state. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows a round post-process.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine or a slot machine. Any game machine may be used as long as it is a machine.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a hit type table.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a game is played by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area 7. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball, and the like. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). A stick controller 122 that can be held and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right) is attached. It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) that can be instructed is provided.

  A member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) that detects the player's operation action performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the upper plate body at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either the left or right in the upper plate and the lower plate while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is not in a vertical positional relationship, but may be in a horizontal positional relationship, for example. As operation means, other operation means such as a lever switch and a jog dial may be provided.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 is provided as a display area capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified. In the game area 7, the first path among the downflow paths through which the game balls flow down is mainly provided in the area on the left side of the effect display device when viewed from the front, and the first of the downflow paths through which the game balls flow down. A second route different from the route is mainly provided in a region on the right side of the effect display device 9 when viewed from the front.

  Driving the game ball into the left area of the effect display device 9 to cause the game ball to flow down on the first path is called left-handed. Driving the game ball into the right area of the effect display device 9 to cause the game ball to flow down on the second path is called right-handed.

  Note that the first route and the second route may be configured by completely different routes, or may be partially shared routes. The first route may be called a left-handed route because the game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball on the left side of the game area 7. In addition, the second route may be called a right-handed route because the game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball on the right side of the game area 7.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and a plurality of types that can identify each of them. And a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as the identification information.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is composed of a simple and small display (for example, a 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9 and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and displays various images such as a variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol on the display screen. An area is provided. In such a display area, a symbol display area (also referred to as a symbol display area) for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols “left”, “middle”, and “right” is formed. .

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variation display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, and the second special symbol display 8b performs the second display. When the special symbol variation display is being executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  When the jackpot display result (bonus symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the jackpot display result (jackpot symbol) as the specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the derived display is performed, the effect display device 9 also derives and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbol) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this manner, the specific game state (big hit game state) is controlled as an advantageous state to which a value (advantageous value) advantageous to the player is given.

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched An effect that is performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect.

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

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

  In this embodiment, in the super reach, after the reach symbol is formed, after displaying a predetermined moving image (for example, a moving image such as a predetermined character moving image), in the final effect display before displaying and displaying the display result A complicated effect display that improves the player's expectation, such as an effect of scrolling a medium effect symbol during fluctuation, is executed. Also, in normal reach, after the reach symbol is formed, the type of background image (the image that constitutes the background of the symbol) is not different from the image that was displayed before reaching the reach state without displaying the aforementioned moving image. A relatively simple presentation display is executed. In such a normal reach, for example, in the scroll state before the stop display of the final stop symbol of the middle symbol, for example, the effect of decelerating the variable display speed from the symbol before any symbol number (number of symbol arrangements) such as three symbols before As a result, the final effect display before the display result derivation display is performed. In the normal reach, other effect display may be performed.

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

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The variable winning ball apparatus 15 is provided with a pair of left and right movable wing pieces (so-called electric tulips) that can be electrically opened and closed at the upper part of the second start winning opening 14, and when the movable wing pieces are in a closed state, It becomes a disadvantageous state for a player who cannot enter, and when the movable wing piece is in an open state, the state is controlled so as to be advantageous for a player who can enter a game ball. Accordingly, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the winning ball may be difficult (that is, the gaming ball is difficult to win) although it is difficult to win.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) that can display numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured so as to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. The small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, a gate 32 is provided that allows the normal symbols on the normal symbol display 10 to be displayed in a variable manner based on the passage of the game ball. When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed in a disadvantageous state for a player for a predetermined number of times. To an open state advantageous to the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  When the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in an open state based on the fluctuation display result of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 10, the game ball is in a state where it can win the second start winning opening (second starting opening) 14. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Accordingly, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize. Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  In the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition) which is the execution condition of the variation display is established (for example, the game ball is After passing through the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as a start winning area (including winning), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0) The first special symbol and the second special symbol are not displayed in a variable display, and the big hit game is not executed), and the variable display time (variable time) is set. When the time elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information). In addition, the variable display in which the start condition is not yet established even though the game ball has entered the start area such as the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is within a predetermined upper limit range. Storing information is called pending storage. The term “holding storage” is also used when indicating (specifying) information stored on hold (referred to as “holding storage information” or “holding information”). In this way, the hold display is to display a variable display that has not yet started as a hold display.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one every time there is an effective start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one every time there is an effective start winning. Then, every time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 13 and is detected by the first start port switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, The first start condition that enables the display of the variation of one special symbol is established), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variation display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 In step S, the variation display of the effect design is started. That is, the change display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, the first start winning opening 13 can win a game ball from the first path on the left side of the effect display device 9 according to the manner of arrangement of the game nails provided in the game area 7. However, it is impossible to win a game ball from the second route on the right side of the effect display device 9. Therefore, it is possible to win a game ball to the first start winning opening 13 only when the player has left-handed.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2) The second start condition that allows the variable symbol display to start is established), the second special symbol display unit 8b starts the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 In step S, the variation display of the effect design is started. That is, the change display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, the second start winning opening 14 has a first route on the left side of the effect display device 9 and a second route on the right side of the effect display device 9 depending on the arrangement of the game nails provided in the game area 7. It is possible to win game balls from both. However, since the gate 32 used as a condition for executing the normal symbol variation display, which is a condition for opening the second start winning opening 14, is provided on the second path on the right side of the effect display device 9, the second When aiming for a winning at the start winning opening 14, it is necessary to strike the game ball to the right and aim for passage to the gate 32. Therefore, the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 mainly from the second path when the player strikes the right.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. Variation display of the effect design as the design of. The variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the effect symbol are synchronized. The variation display of the second special symbol and the variation display of the effect symbol are synchronized. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the combination of effect symbols reminiscent of the jackpot display is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 9.

  In addition, on the left and right lower ends of the display area of the effect display device 9, an image (hereinafter referred to as a hold image or a hold display) for displaying the generated hold storage information is displayed corresponding to the number of the hold storage information. Hold display areas are formed (not shown, left hold display area 18c and right hold display area 18d in FIG. 15). In the hold display area, the hold storage information is displayed in a format in which the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number are distinguished. For example, in the effect display device 9, the first reserved memory number is displayed in the reserved display area at the left end, and the second reserved memory number is displayed in the reserved display area at the right end. By displaying the first hold display area and the second hold display area separately, the first hold storage information (first hold memory) which is hold storage information obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 Data) and second hold storage information (second hold storage data) that is hold storage information obtained based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 can be easily distinguished. Further, the hold storage information is displayed in the normal state, and is also displayed in the probability change state and the time reduction state.

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

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and is in an open state advantageous for the player (advantageous when the game ball can be won), and a closed state advantageous for the player (advantageous because the game ball cannot be awarded). ) Can be opened and closed. A specific gaming state that occurs when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b When the open / close plate is controlled to be in the open state by the solenoid 21 in the (big hit game state), the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In the state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the closed state, it may be configured such that although it is difficult to win, it is possible to win (that is, the game ball is difficult to win).

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. The repeated continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided. When it is determined that a jackpot is to be made, one of the jackpot types is selected.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. A frame LED (lamp) 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the fluctuation time after the end of the big hit gaming state, the first in the big hit gaming state The number of one game round, the number of second game rounds in the jackpot gaming state, and the number of substantial rounds in which a large number of game balls can be acquired in the jackpot gaming state are shown.

  In the big hit game state, a round game as a game in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened and closed is repeatedly executed a predetermined number of times (in this example, 16 times). The round game includes a first round game in which a game ball can win a special variable winning ball device 20 and an open state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is more disadvantageous than the first round game, and at least one game ball. Including the second round game in which a prize can be won.

  In the first round game, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is brought into the open state, the end condition of the predetermined open state (a first predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has passed in the open state, or the first This is a game controlled in the first game round that is closed when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated.

  In the second round game, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a second predetermined period (for example, 1.8 seconds) in the open state has elapsed, or The game is controlled to the second game round that is closed when a first predetermined number (for example, one) of winning balls is generated.

  The round game is a specific number of times (for example, the number of times the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened by a round consisting of one of the first round game and the second round game or a combination of both becomes a predetermined upper limit value (for example, 16 times). Specifically, for each of the first round game and the second round game, when the release end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is released in the big hit gaming state reaches 16 rounds (final round) that is a predetermined upper limit value.

  As described above, in the round game, the special variable winning ball device 20 is released to the special variable winning ball device 20 by opening the special variable winning ball device 20 in the game round such as the first game round and the second game round in the big hit game state. This is a gaming state in which a gaming ball as a winning ball (also called a outgoing ball) can be acquired by winning a gaming ball.

  In each of the first game round and the second game round, 10 prize balls are paid out for one game ball winning in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20. Therefore, in the first game round, it is basically possible to obtain about 100 (10 × 10 = 100) outgoing balls per open game. In the second game round, it is basically possible to obtain about 10 (1 × 10 = 10) outgoing balls per opening time.

  Further, in each of the first game round and the second game round, the number of game balls accidentally exceeds a predetermined number (10 or 1) immediately before the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is closed from the open state. Many special numbers (11-12th or 1-2) may be won. In the following, winnings exceeding the basic number of winnings (predetermined standard) will be referred to as over winnings. When the over winning is generated, the player can acquire more balls.

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

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol, so when the short-time state is reached, it is easy for an effective start prize to occur and the possibility of a big hit game being played. Rise. Note that the type of jackpot (type) that does not shift to the probability change state after being controlled to the 15-round jackpot gaming state among the “hits” is called “ordinary jackpot”. In addition, when a promising big hit is made, a big hit combination that becomes an odd number of eyes (such as “777”) is displayed on the production display device 9 as a symbol combination of the production symbols. As the symbol combination, the big hit combination that is an even number of eyes (such as “666”) is displayed on the effect display device 9. In addition, after a jackpot combination that becomes an even tick (such as “666”) is displayed, a jackpot combination that becomes an odd tick (such as “777”) may be displayed as a so-called promotion effect. You may do it.

  Further, as the special game state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable prize ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency that the variable prize ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability change state or the short time state. There are cases where the control is performed in an electric chew support control state that facilitates winning (higher approaching and higher frequency) in the variable winning ball apparatus 15. Since the electric chew support control state is a high base state as will be described later, in the following description, it is mainly referred to as a high base state.

  Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric support control, normal symbol variation time (time from the start of variation display to display result derivation display time) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), normal symbol The control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol (ordinary symbol probability changing control), the control to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Control (opening frequency increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed, so that the winning frequency at the second start winning port 14 is increased. As a result, the game ball is likely to start and win (the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more likely to satisfy the variable display execution condition). By this control, the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 14 is increased, so that a gaming state in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the execution frequency of the variation display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state (high frequency state) in which the winning frequency at the second start winning opening 14 is increased by the electric Chu support control is the ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out as a winning ball according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the “base” is in a higher state than when the control is not performed, it is called a “high base state”. Also, when such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Such control is control for facilitating winning in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 by supporting the winning with the variable winning ball apparatus 15, that is, the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

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

  Further, in this embodiment, as a term indicating a combination of the state of the big hit probability and the base state, “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy high base state”, and “high accuracy high base state” are used. Use. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “low probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the high base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment has a configuration in which a game ball can enter the first start winning opening 13 only from the first path on the left side of the effect display device 9, and therefore the second start winning than the high base state. In a low base state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the mouth 14, the player generally makes a left-handed strike to execute a special symbol variation display by aiming for the game ball to enter the first start winning opening 13. Is. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, since the gate 32 is provided on the second path on the right side of the effect display device 9, it is easier to allow the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 14 than in the low base state. In a high base state, a player generally makes a special symbol change display by making a right strike and aiming for a game ball to enter the gate 32 and the second start winning opening 14.

  Therefore, in a low base state in which it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 14 than in the high base state, the player aims to enter the first start winning opening 13 by making a left strike. Since it is general, only the first hold memory is likely to occur, and as the hold display, only the hold image corresponding to the first hold memory is mainly displayed. On the other hand, in a high base state where it is easier for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening 14 than in a low base state, the player hits the right and aims to enter the game ball into the second start winning opening 14. Due to the generality, only the second reserved memory is likely to occur, and as the reserved display, only the reserved image corresponding to the second reserved memory is mainly displayed.

  The game balls may be allowed to enter the first start winning opening 13 from both the first route and the second route. In addition, the game ball may be allowed to enter the second start winning opening 14 only from the second route. Further, the gate 32 may be provided on the first route on the left side of the effect display device 9, and both the first route on the left side of the effect display device 9 and the second route on the right side of the effect display device 9. May be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, six types of big hits are provided as the big hits, which are a first normal big hit to a third normal big hit and a first positive variation big hit to a third positive big hit.

  The first to third normal jackpots are jackpots that are controlled to the non-probability changing state, the time-short state, and the high base state (low probability high base state) after the big hit gaming state is finished. Normally, in the big hit, the non-probable change state continues for the period until the next big hit occurs, the condition that the short-time state and the high base state are executed a predetermined number of times, such as 100 fluctuation displays, and the next big hit It continues for a period until the earlier condition, which is the condition until the occurrence of, occurs. The normal big hit may be controlled so as to become a big hit controlled in a non-probability changing state, a non-time-short state, and a non-electricity chew support control state (low probability low base state).

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

  The first normal jackpot and the first probability variable jackpot are jackpots in which the first game round number is 16 and the second game round number is 0, and the actual round number is 16R (round). The second normal jackpot and the second probability variable jackpot are jackpots in which the first game round number is 6 and the second game round number is 10 and the actual round number is 6R. The third normal jackpot and the third probability variable jackpot are jackpots in which the number of first game rounds is three and the number of second game rounds is 13, and the actual number of rounds is 3R.

  With a big hit with a substantial round of 16R, the player can basically get about 1600 balls (prize balls). With a big hit with a substantial round of 6R, the player can basically obtain about 600 balls (prize balls). With a big hit of 3R in actual rounds, the player can basically obtain about 300 balls (prize balls).

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 3 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. On the main board 31, a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created by a power supply board (not shown). That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that provides detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Also, an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, which variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10, which variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the production control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 provides an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows signals to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. And display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35, or from the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70. Various production controls are performed by controlling the sound output.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 121 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. In addition, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that an operator's operation action on the operation rod of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the I / O port unit 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 4 shows the type of random number, the update range, the usage, and the addition condition. Each random number is used as follows.

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, the variation patterns are classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type without reach and a reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type with reach.

  When the display result is out of order, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different depending on whether it is in the short-time state or not in the short-time state. When this is the case, the variation time is shortened compared to when the time is not short. For example, in the short-time state, in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time compared to when the time-short state is not, the fluctuation time of a predetermined fluctuation pattern is set shorter than when the time is not short, or the fluctuation pattern type is the most variable. The variation pattern type with the shortest time is selected more frequently, and even when the reach type is selected, the normal reach variation pattern with the shortest variation time is selected among the variation pattern types. By doing so, the average time of the fluctuation time is shorter than when not in the time-short state.

  In addition, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio is different when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol that displays variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number and when it is less than the predetermined number, When the number of reserved symbols for each special symbol for variable display is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the number of reserved symbols for each special symbol is less than the predetermined number. You may make it do. For example, in the hold number shortening control state, the ratio of selecting a variation pattern type having a short variation display time, such as a normal variation pattern type, is set to be higher than in a case where the hold number shortening control state is not set. The average time of the variable display time may be shorter than that in the non-holding number shortening control state. In the hold number reduction control, the change display time itself of the change pattern type may be shortened even when the same change pattern type is selected as compared to the case where the hold number reduction control state is not set.

  The variation pattern may be a one-step determination method in which the variation pattern is determined by one random number lottery, instead of the two-step determination method of determining the variation pattern after determining the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state.

  Each value described in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A) in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change is the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the normal jackpot judgment table (referred to as the normal jackpot judgment value or the first jackpot judgment value). Due to the addition of the unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number of jackpot judgment values) than the probability change jackpot judgment table (referred to as the jackpot judgment value or the second jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change) is set. . As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the jackpot determination values shown, it is decided to win a jackpot for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIGS. 5B and 5C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5 (B) shows a case where a jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a first holding memory) based on a game ball winning in the first start winning opening 13 (a variation display of the first special symbol is displayed). It is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used in FIG. 5 (C) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a second holding memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (the second special symbol variable display is displayed). It is a 2nd special symbol jackpot type determination table used when it is performed.

  Each of the first and second special symbol jackpot type determination tables of FIG. 5B and FIG. 5C is used for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. Based on the random number (random 1), the type of jackpot is determined to be one of “first to third normal jackpots” and “first to third probability variable jackpots”, and the jackpot symbol is determined Referenced for.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B is a numerical value to be compared with a random value of “first to third normal jackpots” and “first to third probability variable jackpots”. A judgment value corresponding to each big hit (big hit type judgment value) is set. The second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5C is a numerical value to be compared with a random value of “first to third normal jackpots” and “first to third probability variable jackpots”. A judgment value corresponding to each big hit (big hit type judgment value) is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. For example, the determination value corresponding to “third normal jackpot” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “3” of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “third probability variable big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “7” of the big special symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Using the jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value having the same random 1 value as the jackpot type, and also determines the jackpot symbol having the same random 1 value as the jackpot symbol. To do. Thereby, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5C have the same ratio determined for probability variation jackpots. In such a case, the big hit type determination table may not be divided between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Further, when the big hit type is selected from a plurality of types of big hits having different maximum round numbers in the big hit gaming state as the big hit type, the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. You may set so that the ratio by which the big hit type with many round numbers (actual round number) is selected becomes higher than the 1st special symbol big hit type determination table of (B). In this way, in the high base state, the big hit type selection is advantageous for the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5C is determined to be a probability variation big hit (first to third probability variation big hits) than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B. You may raise the ratio done. By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can be more likely to be a big hit than the variation display of the first special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table may be set to have a higher ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

  Next, a variation pattern table used for selecting and determining the variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect symbol in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table used for determining the variation pattern in a table format.

  In FIG. 6, (a) shows a determination table for when the normal state is shifted, and (b) shows a determination table for when the time-short state is shifted. Further, (c) shows a normal big hit determination table, and (d) shows a probability variation big hit determination table. Each determination table of FIGS. 6A to 6D is stored in the ROM 54, is selected according to the gaming state, and is used to determine (determine) the variation pattern type and variation pattern.

  The determination table shown in FIG. 6 includes a variation pattern type determination table that indicates the relationship between random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination table that indicates the relationship between random 3 and each variation pattern for each variation pattern type. Including.

  In the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 6, “normal” or “normal variation” indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach.

  Further, “normal reach” in each table of FIG. 6 indicates a fluctuation pattern of normal reach that does not perform a particularly flashy effect when the reach state is reached. “Super Reach” indicates a variation pattern for performing a reach effect in which a special effect image is displayed when the reach state is reached.

  Further, as described above, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the ratio selected when a big hit is higher than that of “normal reach” is high, and the reliability of the big hit is high. Furthermore, “super reach” is a variation pattern in which the variation time is longer than that of “normal reach” (for example, normal reach 10 seconds, super reach 50 seconds to 80 seconds). In addition, four types of fluctuation patterns are set for the super reach, and the big hit expectation degree (the big win becomes the first super reach <the second super reach <the third super reach <the fourth super reach). (Possibility) is high.

  The “expectation” is a concept including an expectation for jackpot, an expectation for probability change, and the like. Specifically, the degree of expectation (also referred to as reliability) for the big hit is the degree of expectation (the ratio to be a big hit) when each reach fluctuation pattern is selected. For example, the reach fluctuation is performed 100 times. If it is a big hit 60 times, the expected degree for the big hit is 60% (the appearance rate (probability) that the big hit appears is 60%). In addition, the degree of expectation for probability variation refers to the degree of expectation (proportion of probability variation) for shifting to the probability variation state.

  Note that the variation pattern shown in the loss determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a display result of “out”. The variation pattern shown in the normal jackpot determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a display result of “normal jackpot”. The variation pattern shown in the probability variation jackpot determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is the display result of “probability variation jackpot”.

  Based on these pieces of information, for example, the variation pattern “fourth super reach (80 seconds)” shown in the “variation pattern” column of FIG. It is shown that the variation pattern of the fourth super reach executed in seconds.

  The column labeled “Random 2 Range” and “Variation Pattern Type” in the table of FIG. 6 has a function as a variation pattern type determination table section indicating the relationship between “Random 2 Range” and “Variation Pattern Type”. It is a column to show. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, a plurality of random 2 (1-251) values are included in each of a plurality of variation pattern types such as “normal”, “normal reach”, and “super reach”. It is divided into numerical ranges. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, if the random 2 value extracted at a predetermined timing matches one of the determination values assigned to 140 to 229 among the random values 1 to 251. Then, it is determined that the variation pattern type is “normal reach”.

  In the table of FIG. 6, “Random 3 range” and “Fluctuation pattern” are described as functions of a variation pattern determination table that indicates the relationship between “Random 3 range” and “Variation pattern”. It is a column. The variation patterns shown corresponding to each type of variation pattern type determination table are variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, the variation patterns belonging to the type of “super reach” are “first super reach”, “second super reach”, “third super reach”, and “first super reach”. “4 Super Reach”.

  All values of random 3 (1-220) are assigned to a plurality of numerical ranges in each of a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each variation pattern type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type of “super reach” is selected, random 3 extracted at a predetermined timing is 1 to 220 of random values of 1 to 220. If it matches any numerical value of the determination values assigned to ˜70, it is determined that the variation pattern of “first super reach (50 seconds)” is set.

  When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is off, the determination table is selected as follows to determine the variation pattern. In the non-time-short state, when the variation display result is out of place, the normal state out-of-state determination table in FIG. 6A is selected. On the other hand, when the fluctuation display result is out of time in the time reduction state, the time reduction state determination table in FIG. 6B is selected. It should be noted that by using the determination tables of FIGS. 6A and 6B, the reach ratio at the time of deviation from the normal state and from the short-time state is constant regardless of the number of holds.

  When the variation display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of whether the time is short or not, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the fluctuation display result is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 6C is selected. When the variation display result is a probable big hit regardless of whether the time is short or not, the probable big hit determination table of FIG. 6D is selected.

  In the time short state deviation determination table in FIG. 6B, the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation is set shorter than that in the normal state deviation time determination table in FIG. 6B is shorter than the reach fluctuation (including normal reach fluctuation and super reach fluctuation) compared to the normal state deviation determination table of FIG. 6A. So that the percentage determined for normal fluctuations (non-reach deviation fluctuations (variations resulting in deviation display results instead of reaching reach)) is low, and the percentage determined for reach fluctuations with longer fluctuation times than normal fluctuations is low. Data is set.

  As a result, compared to the non-time-short state (normal state), the rate of change in the short-time state is higher in the time-short state, so the time-short state is the non-time-short state. The change display is performed in a change time shorter on average than in the case of. By selecting the determination table in this way, the time saving state can be realized. In addition, by setting the normal fluctuation so that the fluctuation time is shorter in the time-short state than in the non-time-short state, it is possible to shorten the pending digestion during the time-short state.

  In the determination tables shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B that are selected when there is a deviation, the data is set so that the selection type of the reach type is selected in a height relationship such that normal reach> super reach. Has been. On the other hand, in the determination tables of FIG. 6C and FIG. 6D that are selected when a big hit is made, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high / low relationship such that normal reach <super reach. Data is set. As a result, the percentage of super reach reach production (the percentage of super reach reach production when the reach is selected) is higher when the big hit is compared to the loss. The performance can increase the player's expectation.

  In addition, the determination table shown in FIG. 6D that is selected when a promising big hit out of the big hits has a normal reach compared to the determination table shown in FIG. On the other hand, the data is set so that the ratio of selecting the type of super reach production is high. As a result, when the probability is a big hit, the ratio of the super reach reach effect (the ratio of the reach of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than the normal big hit. By performing the reach of reach, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for a promising big hit.

  In addition, such a variation pattern is used when the number of reserved memories of the special symbol to be subjected to the variable display among the first special symbol and the second special symbol to be subjected to the variable display is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, the target of execution If the number of reserved memories to be executed is greater than or equal to the predetermined number by setting the selection ratio to be different between when the number of reserved memories is 3 or more and less than the predetermined number, It is also possible to execute the hold number shortening control in which the variation time is shortened compared to when the number is less than the predetermined number. However, the expectation for reach can be maintained by keeping the ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach) constant even under the condition where the hold number reduction control is executed (for example, the number of hold memories to be executed is 3 or more). Be drunk. In addition, only the super reach in the reach may not be shortened so as to execute the hold time reduction control. Furthermore, the short time control of the number of holdings may be executable by selecting a high rate of normal fluctuation with a short fluctuation time, or may be executable by shortening the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern itself, The combination may be used.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. As shown in FIG. 7, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state.

  Main commands in FIG. 7 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used as shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by that number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Accordingly, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (design determination designation command) for designating to end the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  The commands A001 to A002 (H) are jackpot start designation commands for designating the jackpot gaming state start for each jackpot type (first to third normal jackpots, first to third probability variation jackpots).

  The command A1XX (H) is a special winning opening open designation command that indicates a display of the big winning opening being opened for the number of times (round) indicated by XX in the big hit gaming state. A2XX (H) is a designation command after opening the big winning opening indicating the opening (closing) of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX in the big hit gaming state.

  The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the jackpot gaming state end for each jackpot type (first to third normal jackpots, first to third probability variation jackpots).

  Command A 401 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating that the first starting win has been received. Command A 402 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating that there has been a second start winning.

  Command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a normal state (low probability state). Command B001 (H) is a short time state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the short time state (high base state). Command B002 (H) is a probability variation state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a probability variation state (high probability state).

  Command C0XX (H) is a first reserved memory number designation command for designating the first reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the first reserved storage number. Command C1XX (H) is a second reserved memory number designation command for designating the second reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the second reserved storage number.

  In the production control microcomputer 100, a first reserved memory number designation command for indicating the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory number designation command for indicating the second reserved memory number are transmitted. The number of reserved memories can be specified, but not limited to this, each time a variable display is executed, a reserved memory number subtraction designation command for subtracting the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is transmitted. Thus, in the production control microcomputer 100, the number of reserved memories may be specified.

  The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning determination results such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, variation pattern type determination, etc. at the time of starting winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command indicating the contents. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the winning determination result is a big hit and the determination result of the type of big hit. The command C3XX (H) is a variation type command that indicates a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the random value for variation pattern type determination among the winning determination results. It is.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not a big hit is won at the start winning, and which judgment value range is the value of the big hit type or the variation pattern type determination random number. . Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating the big hit and a value for designating the type of the big win are set, and control for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. A value for designating a range of a judgment value as a judgment result of the fluctuation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the fluctuation type command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether the display result is a big hit or not and the type of the big hit based on the value set in the symbol designation command, The variation pattern type can be recognized based on the variation type command.

  The command D0XX is a big winning opening prize notification command for notifying that a game ball has won a big winning opening. The big prize opening notification command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80, for example, when a game ball passes through the big prize opening.

  Next, a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing data (holding storage data) such as random numbers corresponding to the holding storage on the game control microcomputer 560 side will be described. The reserved storage buffer is provided in the RAM 55.

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

  Based on the winning at the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14, the CPU 56 extracts such random number values from the random number circuit 503 and a random counter for generating a software random number, A process of saving (storing) in the saving area in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer is executed. Specifically, on the basis of winning at the first start winning opening 13, these random number values are extracted and stored in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, based on the winning at the second start winning opening 14, these random number values are extracted and stored in the second reserved storage buffer.

  In some cases, “holding stored” indicates that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first holding storage buffer or the second holding storage buffer. Note that the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) and the random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in the storage area in advance. It may be extracted at the time of the start of symbol variation.

  As described later, the data stored in the hold storage buffer is read out at the time of starting winning and used for the pre-reading notice effect, and is read out at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display.

  When there is a start prize at the first start prize port 13 or the second start prize slot 14, a symbol designation command, a variation type command, a first (second) start prize designation command, and a first (second) hold A command indicating the determination result of the start winning determination process, such as a memory number designation command, is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In the start winning reception command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the production control microcomputer 100, the received symbol designation command, variation type command, first (second) start prize designation command, and first (second) A storage area for storing data that can identify a received command is secured so that various commands such as a reserved storage number designation command can be stored in association with each other.

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

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initialization processing, game state restoration processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (random number circuit 503 is initially set), display random number update processing (variation pattern) (Variable random number update processing such as type determination and variation pattern determination), initial value random number update processing (ordinary symbol determination random number generation counter initial value initial value update processing), and the like.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process in steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  Also, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating a random number for determination such as a random number for normal symbol determination and a random number for jackpot type determination used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S23). . The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (S26). In the special symbol process, a corresponding symbol is executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the big prize opening in a predetermined order. The value of the flag is updated according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30).

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S32).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S312). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, as described above, the RAM 55 generates on-hold storage data (first on-hold storage data) such as a big hit determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13. In the order in which the first hold storage buffer stored in accordance with the order and the hold storage data (second hold storage data) such as the jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 are generated. Therefore, a second reserved storage buffer for storing is provided. In each of these reserved storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the number of each reserved storage is secured.

  In the start port switch passing process, if the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the number of the first reserved memory data stored on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). 1 is incremented by 1 and numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination) are obtained from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. (Random number for use) is extracted, and processing for storing (storing) them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is on, the second reserved memory data is counted on the condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (for example, 4). Increase the value of the pending storage number counter by 1 and extract numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number) from the random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number Then, a process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer is executed.

  The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows. In the special symbol normal process (S300), the reserved storage data such as the first reserved storage data and the second reserved storage data are read in a predetermined order. Then, based on the jackpot determination random number data in the reserved storage data, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display is a jackpot. Further, when the big hit is determined, the big hit type is determined based on the big hit type determination random number data in the stored data. In this embodiment, if there is at least one second reserved memory data in the second reserved memory buffer, the variation display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the second reserved memory data is This is executed in preference to the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data of one reserved storage. In the variation pattern setting process (S301), the variation pattern type is determined based on the variation pattern type determination random number data among the stored data read in the special symbol normal process, and the variation belonging to the determined variation pattern type is determined. Of the patterns, the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determination random number data among the reserved storage data read by the special symbol normal process. Then, control such as start of time measurement of a variation time timer for timing variation time according to the determined variation pattern is performed.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control to transmit a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process that advances the process to the special symbol stop process when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the fluctuation time corresponding to the decided fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The big winning opening opening pre-process (S305) is a process of performing control for opening the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 according to the type of the big hit. In the special winning opening opening process (S306), the control for transmitting the production control command for the round display production in the big hit gaming state to the production control microcomputer 100 and the establishment of the closing condition of the special prize opening are confirmed. This is processing for performing processing and the like. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (S305). When all the rounds are finished, the process shifts to a big hit end process (S307). The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

  Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command indicates. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can identify received commands in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) is performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes according to the control state. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, random numbers (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol used by the microcomputer 100 for effect control) Etc.), a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter is generated (S706). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 is generated by counting of a random counter that updates a count value by software, and is cyclically updated within a predetermined range for each. By being extracted at a predetermined timing, it is used as a random number.

  Next, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the hold display in the hold display area (moving or deleting the hold display, etc.) is executed (S707).

  By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling an effect device such as the speaker 27, various effect controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  Here, the RAM 103 mounted on the effect control board 80 is provided with an effect control data holding area as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

  In the effect control flag setting unit, for example, a plurality of types of states whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the effect display device 9, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 31, etc. A flag is provided. For example, the production control flag setting unit stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as an effect image display operation on the effect display device 9. For example, the production control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, in the effect control counter setting unit, data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters is stored.

  The effect control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 executes a pre-reading notice determination process (S501) and a pre-reading notice control process (S502) for determining whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect and for selecting the type of the pre-reading effect. After that, any one of S800 to S807 is performed according to the value of the effect control process flag.

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

  The pre-reading notice determination process (S501) is a process of performing pre-reading determination such as whether or not to execute a pre-reading effect, and determining an effect mode when the pre-reading effect is executed. The pre-reading effect is a special symbol change based on the hold information by pre-reading the hold information before the order of the change display (symbol change) of the special symbol based on the hold information (holding storage information) comes. This is a production technique such as determining the contents of the display and giving a notice in advance of how the future special symbols will change. For example, when the hold information is a jackpot, before the variable display by the hold information is executed, the jackpot may occur later based on the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information. An effect such as giving a notice is performed as a look-ahead effect. Hereinafter, the variable display based on the hold information as the target of the pre-reading effect (variable display as the determination target) is referred to as “target variable display”.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the prefetch notice determination process executed in S501 of FIG. In the pre-reading notice determination process shown in FIG. 12, the effect control CPU 101 first checks the contents stored in the start winning reception command buffer (S701). Then, it is determined whether or not there is a new received command that is at least one of the commands at the time of starting winning (S702). For example, the reception command is confirmed by checking whether at least one of the symbol designation command, the variation type command, or the first (second) reserved memory number designation command is newly stored in the reception command buffer at the start winning prize. The presence or absence of can be determined.

  If it is determined in S702 that there is a reception command (S702; YES), the order and contents of the reception commands based on the occurrence of the start winning are checked (S703). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is under probability variation control with probability variation control (S704). If the probability change control is being performed in S704 (S704; YES), the presence / absence of the prefetch notice effect indicating whether or not to execute the prefetch notice effect during the probability change and the result of the prefetch notice effect are determined (S705). As an example, in the process of S705, a pre-reading notice determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the presence / absence of the pre-reading notice effect during the probability change and the prefetch result. In the pre-reading notice determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value for pre-reading notice determination is determined according to the specification content of the variation type command transmitted based on the occurrence of the start winning corresponding to the variable display to be notified, A determination result of “no advance notice execution” corresponding to the case where the pre-reading notice effect is not executed, and “pre-read result A”, “pre-read result B”, “pre-read result C”, “pre-read result D” when the pre-read notice effect is executed. ”And“ prefetch result E ”as long as they are assigned to a plurality of prefetch results. After that, the effect control CPU 101 refers to the prefetch notice determination table based on numerical data indicating the random number value for prefetch notice determination extracted from, for example, a random number circuit or a random counter of the effect control counter setting unit. What is necessary is just to determine the presence or absence of a notice effect and a look-ahead result.

  In the processing of S705, the prefetch result is determined so as to have the prefetch result determination ratio shown in FIG. Further, the predetermined content display shown in FIG. 13B is determined in accordance with the determined prefetching result, and the effect display ratio is determined so as to be the effect display ratio shown in FIG. 13C, as shown in FIG. The screen effect display is determined so that the screen effect display ratio is obtained.

  When the pre-reading effect is executed in the certain change state, as shown in FIG. 15, the effect display device 9 in the effect at the start of the target variable display has a first effect result image PH1 to a third effect result image PH3. Some of them may be displayed. The first effect result image PH1, the second effect result image PH2, and the third effect result image each include characters “WIN”, “DRAW”, and “LOSE” as effect elements. Further, the displayed effect result image indicates the expected degree of probability variation jackpot and the expected degree of normal jackpot. For example, the first effect result image PH1 including the characters “WIN” suggests the victory of the main character MC (see FIG. 15) as the effect result and the probability variation jackpot corresponding to the victory of the main character MC. The second effect result image PH2 including the characters “DRAW” suggests the escape (drawing) of the enemy character EC (see FIG. 15) as the effect result and the continuation of the probability change state corresponding to the escape of the enemy character EC. . The third effect result image PH3 including the characters “LOSE” suggests the defeat of the main character MC as the effect result and the normal jackpot corresponding to the defeat of the main character MC.

  Further, the display mode of the first effect result image PH1 is changed, the first effect EF1 as a special display is added and displayed so as to surround the first effect result image PH1, and the display mode of the first effect result image PH1 is the first. A specific effect that changes to a display mode surrounded by one effect EF1 may be executed. Similarly, when the second effect result image PH2 and the third effect result image PH3 are displayed, the second effect EF2 as a special display is provided so as to surround the second effect result image PH2 and the third effect result image PH3, respectively. The third effect EF3 is added and displayed, and the display mode of the second effect result image PH2 and the third effect result image PH3 is surrounded by (added to) the second effect EF2 and the third effect EF3, respectively. May change.

  When the display mode of the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 is changed, the first screen effects SE1 to SE1 are displayed along the outline of the image display portion inside the effect display device 9 as a display other than the effect result image. The third screen effect SE3 may be displayed. The first screen effect SE1 to the third screen effect SE3 are displayed corresponding to changes in the display mode of the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3.

  The first screen effect SE1 to the third screen effect SE3 are displayed at the same position and in the same size, but the displayed colors are different. In this embodiment, in the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3, the colors of the included characters are different, the character “WIN” in the first effect result image PH1 is red, and the second effect result. The characters “DRAW” in the image are displayed in green, and the color “LOSE” in the third effect result image PH3 is displayed in blue. The first screen effect SE1 is displayed in red, the second screen effect SE2 is displayed in green, and the third screen effect SE3 is displayed in blue. The color of the first screen effect SE1 may not be the same red as the color of the first effect EF1, but may be a warm color similar to red, for example, orange or pink. Further, the color of the third screen effect SE3 may not be the same blue as the color of the third effect EF3, but may be a cool color of the same system as the blue, such as blue green or light blue.

  As described above, the first screen effect SE1 is the same as the character color and the color of the first effect EF1 represented in the first effect result image PH1 as a display corresponding to the change in the display mode of the first effect result image PH1. Run as red. Similarly, the second screen effect SE2 and the third screen effect SE3 are the displays corresponding to the change in the display mode of the second effect result image PH2 and the third effect result image PH3, respectively. This is executed as the same green and blue as the character color and the second effect EF2 and the third effect EF3 displayed in the effect result image PH3.

  A specific example of determining the prefetch result will be described. If the variation type is “reliable variation big hit” among the reach variation pattern types, an effect result image is determined as shown in FIG. As a prefetching result, “No advance notice execution” is 40%, “Prefetching result A” is 25%, “Prefetching result B” is 15%, “Prefetching result C” is 5%, and “Prefetching result D” is 5 %, “Look-ahead result E” is determined at a rate of 10%. As shown in FIG. 13B, when “prefetch result A” is determined in accordance with “prefetch result A” to “prefetch result E”, the effect display device 9 in the effect at the start of the target variable display is performed. All of the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 are displayed. When “prefetch result B” is determined, the first effect result image PH1 and the second effect result image PH2 are displayed, and the third effect result image PH3 is not displayed. When “prefetch result C” is determined, the first effect result image PH1 and the third effect result image PH3 are displayed, and the second effect result image PH2 is not displayed. When “prefetch result D” is determined, the first effect result image PH1 is not displayed, and the second effect result image PH2 and the third effect result image PH3 are displayed. When the “prefetch result E” is determined, the first effect result image PH1 is displayed, and the second effect result image PH2 and the third effect result image PH3 are not displayed.

  Further, if the variation type is “regular jackpot” among the reach variation pattern types, as shown in FIG. 13A, “no advance notice execution” is 30% and “prefetch result A” is 10%. The “prefetch result B” is determined at a rate of 5%, the “prefetch result C” at 10%, the “prefetch result D” at 35%, and the “prefetch result E” at 0%. If the variation type is “reach loss” among the reach variation pattern types, as shown in FIG. 13A, “No advance notice execution” is 30%, “Prefetch result A” is 5%, “Prefetch” The result B is determined at a rate of 10%, the prefetch result C is 40%, the prefetch result D is 15%, and the prefetch result E is 0%. If the variation type is a normal variation pattern type and “other loss”, as shown in FIG. 13A, “No advance notice execution” is 90%, “Prefetch result A” is 0%, “Prefetch” “Result B” is determined at a rate of 5%, “Prefetch result C” at 0%, “Prefetch result D” at 5%, and “Prefetch result E” at 0%. In addition, it can be paraphrased that it is not determined that it is determined in the ratio of 0%.

  As shown in FIG. 13C, the ratio of the first effect EF1 to the third effect EF3 that surrounds the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image at the start of target variation display is as follows. 80% when "A" is determined, 80% when "prefetch result B" is determined, 100% when "prefetch result C" is determined, 80% when "prefetch result D" is determined, When the prefetching result E ”is determined, it is 100%.

  Further, the screen effect display ratio differs depending on whether the variable display result is “probable big hit”, “normal big hit”, or “losing”. As shown in FIG. 14A, the screen effect display ratio when the variable display result is “probable big hit” is 30% when the first screen effect (red) is “prefetch result A”, as shown in FIG. The second screen effect (green) is displayed as a screen effect at a rate of 40%, and the third screen effect (blue) is displayed at a rate of 30%. In the case of “prefetch result B”, the first screen effect (red) is displayed as a screen effect at a ratio of 70%, the second screen effect (green) is 30%, and the third screen effect (blue) is 0%. Is done. In the case of “prefetch result C”, unlike the other prefetch results, the first screen effect (screen effect red) and the third screen effect (blue) are mixed and displayed as a screen effect. The display ratio is 100, and the ratio at which the second screen effect (green) is displayed as the screen effect is 0%. In the case of “look-ahead result D”, the first screen effect (red) is displayed as a screen effect in a ratio of 0%, the second screen effect (green) is 80%, and the third screen effect (blue) is 20%. Is done. In the case of “prefetch result E”, the first screen effect (red) is displayed as a screen effect at a rate of 100%, the second screen effect (green), and the third screen effect (blue) are each displayed as a screen effect at a rate of 0%. .

  As shown in FIG. 14B, the screen effect display ratio when the variable display result is “normal jackpot” is 30% when the first screen effect (red) is “prefetch result A”, as shown in FIG. The second screen effect (green) is displayed as a screen effect at a rate of 40%, and the third screen effect (blue) is displayed at a rate of 30%. In the case of “prefetch result B”, the first screen effect (red) is displayed as a screen effect at a rate of 2%, the second screen effect (green) is 98%, and the third screen effect (blue) is 0%. Is done. In the case of “prefetch result C”, the display ratio in which the first screen effect (screen effect red) and the third screen effect (blue) are mixed and displayed as the screen effect is 100%, and the second screen effect is displayed. The rate at which (green) is displayed as a screen effect is 0%. In the case of “look-ahead result D”, the first screen effect (red) is displayed as a screen effect in a ratio of 0%, the second screen effect (green) is 20%, and the third screen effect (blue) is 80%. Is done. Further, when the variable display result is “ordinary big hit”, the “prefetch result E” is not obtained.

  As shown in FIG. 14C, the screen effect display ratio when the variable display result is “reach lose” is 20% when the first screen effect (red) is 20% when the “prefetch result A” is shown. A two-screen effect (green) is displayed as a screen effect at a rate of 60%, and a third screen effect (blue) is displayed at a rate of 20%. In the case of “prefetch result B”, the first screen effect (red) is displayed as a screen effect at a ratio of 10%, the second screen effect (green) is 90%, and the third screen effect (blue) is 0%. Is done. In the case of “look-ahead result C”, the display ratio of the first screen effect (screen effect red) and the third screen effect (blue) mixed and displayed as the screen effect is 50%, and the second screen effect (green) ) Is displayed as a screen effect is 50%. In the case of “look-ahead result D”, the first screen effect (red) is displayed as a screen effect at a rate of 0%, the second screen effect (green) is 90%, and the third screen effect (blue) is 10%. Is done. Further, when the variable display result is “losing”, the “prefetch result E” is not obtained. In this way, the pre-reading notice effect mode at the start of target variation display is determined.

  If it is determined that the probability change is not in S704 (S704; NO), the presence / absence of the prefetching notice effect indicating whether or not to execute the prefetching notice effect in the non-probability change and the result of the prefetching notice effect are determined (S706). Here, a pre-reading notice determination table prepared in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the presence / absence of a pre-reading notice effect during non-probability change different from the probability change and the prefetch result. The prefetch notice determination table during non-probability changes according to the specified contents of the variation type command transmitted based on the occurrence of the start prize corresponding to the variable display to be noticed, like the prefetch notice determination table during probability change As long as it is assigned to a plurality of prefetching results or the like.

  When the presence / absence and result of the pre-reading notice during the probability change or the non-probability change are determined in S705 or S706, other processes are executed (S707), and the prefetch notice determination process is terminated. If no new command has been received in S702, the prefetch notice determination process is terminated.

  After executing the prefetching notice determination process in S501 shown in FIG. 12, a prefetching notice control process for controlling execution of the prefetching notice effect is executed (S502). After executing the pre-reading notice control process in S502, for example, depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit or the like, one of the following processes of S800 to S807 is selected and executed. To do.

  The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process of performing a process of confirming whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command has been received, the process proceeds to the effect symbol variation start process.

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

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

  The effect control CPU 101 is a process stored in the ROM 102 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display and from the start of the big hit gaming state to the end of the big hit gaming state. In accordance with the process data set in the table, an effect device (effect parts) such as the effect display device 9 is controlled.

  The process table includes process timer set values and data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  Next, main effects among various effects performed in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram of an exemplary flow of an effect displayed on the effect display device in the probability variation state. In an example of the effect displayed on the effect display device in the probability change state, as shown in FIG. 15A, during the probability change state, an image of the main character MC performing an adventure is displayed on the effect display device 9. The Further, a small symbol 9S is displayed in the lower left corner of the effect display device 9. In addition, a left hold display area 18c is formed above the area where the small symbols are displayed, and a right hold display area 18d is formed at the right position that is symmetrical to the left hold display area 18c. During the probability change, the hold display in the left hold display area 18c is small or zero, and the hold display in the right hold display area 18d is often increased. In the state shown in FIG. 15A, the hold display in the left hold display area 18c is 0, and the hold display in the right hold display area 18d is 4.

  When the pre-reading effect is started, for example, as shown in FIG. 15B, in the change display before the target change display (the change display before the variable display is started), A first effect result image PH1 and a second effect result image PH2 are displayed. In the variation display before the target variation display, one or more of the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 including the third effect result image PH3 (see FIG. 15) are included. An effect result image is displayed. Further, when the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 are displayed during the variable display prior to the target variable display, the image is displayed lighter than the display of the main character MC. Is done.

  Subsequently, when the target variation display is started, as shown in FIG. 15C, the main character MC encounters the enemy character EC. At this time, in addition to the first effect result image PH1 and the second effect result image PH2, the third effect result image PH3 is also displayed. For this reason, the number of effect result images displayed before the target variable display is started is smaller than the number of effect result images displayed in the target variable display. When the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 are displayed at the start of the target variation display, the display becomes dark and is displayed with the same darkness as the display of the main character MC. Thereafter, an effect in which the main character MC and the enemy character EC battle (hereinafter referred to as “battle effect”) is executed. In the battle effect, an effect using the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 is executed.

  Before the battle effect of the main character MC and the enemy character EC is started, any of the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 displayed on the effect display device 9 is the first effect EF1 to the third effect EF3. An effect surrounded by the effect EF3 is executed. In the example shown in FIG. 15C, an effect in which the first effect result image PH1 is surrounded by the first effect EF1 is executed. The effect result image corresponds to the result of the effect, and in the effect in which any of the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 is surrounded by the first effect EF1 to the third effect EF3, It suggests whether the related production will be executed. In the battle effect, when the main character MC wins the enemy character EC, it is a promising big hit. Further, when the main character MC loses to the enemy character EC, it is usually a big hit. In addition, when the enemy character EC escapes and the battle between the main character MC and the enemy character EC ends in a draw, the probability variation state continues.

  When the first effect EF1 is displayed and the effect in which the first effect result image PH1 is surrounded by the first effect EF1 is executed, the main character is related to the character “WIN” included in the first effect result image PH1. It is suggested that the MC wins the enemy character EC and becomes a promising big hit. In addition, when the second effect EF2 is displayed and an effect in which the second effect result image PH2 is surrounded by the second effect EF2 is executed, in relation to the characters “DRAW” included in the second effect result image PH2, It is suggested that the enemy character EC escapes, the battle between the main character MC and the enemy character EC ends in a draw, and the probability variation state continues, and the third effect EF3 is displayed and the third effect result image PH3 is the third. When the effect surrounded by the effect EF3 is executed, it is suggested that the main character MC is defeated by the enemy character EC and becomes a normal jackpot in relation to the character “LOSE” included in the third effect result image PH3. The For this reason, in the example shown in FIG. 15C, since the effect in which the first effect result image PH1 is surrounded by the first effect EF1 is executed, the main character MC wins by this effect and becomes a probable big hit. Has been suggested.

  Further, the first effect EF1 and the third effect EF3 are displayed at the same time, and the first effect result image PH1 and the third effect result image PH3 are surrounded by the first effect EF1 and the third effect EF3, respectively. Sometimes. In this case, the main character MC wins or loses in relation to the characters “WIN” and “LOSE” included in the first effect result image PH1 and the third effect result image PH3, respectively. It is suggested that the battle between the character MC and the enemy character EC will be finalized.

  Subsequently, the effect progresses, and the battle effect is executed as shown in FIG. Here, the effect that the main character MC attacks the enemy character EC is executed. Moreover, the display which the 1st effect result image PH1 shakes is performed, and the effect which the main character MC attacks is excited.

  In addition, during the battle between the main character MC and the enemy character EC, one of the first screen effect SE1 to the third screen effect SE3 may be displayed inside the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 15D, an effect in which the first effect result image PH1 is surrounded by the first effect EF1 is executed, and the first effect surrounded by the first effect EF1 is inside the effect display device 9. The first screen effect SE1 corresponding to the result image PH1 is displayed. The screen effect displayed here corresponds to an effect result image surrounded by the effect. In the example shown in FIG. 15D, the first effect result image PH1 is surrounded by the first effect EF1, and the first screen effect SE1 corresponding to the first effect result image PH1 surrounded by the first effect EF1 is displayed. It is displayed inside the effect display device 9. Note that when the effect result image is surrounded by the effect, a display corresponding to the effect result corresponding to the effect result image may be performed. For example, when the first effect result image PH1 is surrounded by the first effect EF1, the first effect result image PH1 indicates the victory (“WIN”) of the main character MC, and thus acts on the main character MC. The main character MC may be surrounded by an effect, the main character MC may be displayed larger than the enemy character EC, or the enemy character EC may be contracted. You may display. Further, when the third effect result image PH3 is surrounded by the third effect EF3, the third effect result image PH3 suggests that the main character MC has been defeated (“LOSE”), so that the display for the enemy character EC is activated. The enemy character EC may be surrounded by an effect, or the enemy character EC may be displayed larger than the main character MC. By performing a display that acts on the main character MC and the enemy character EC, it is possible to suggest an effect result that is directly produced by the effect using the character related to the effect result image, Interest can be improved.

  Specifically, the first screen effect SE1 corresponding to the first effect result image PH1 is a red screen effect that is the same as the character color (red) included in the first effect result image PH1. The second screen effect SE2 and the third screen effect SE3 corresponding to the second effect result image PH2 and the third effect result image PH3 are respectively the characters included in the second effect result image PH2 and the third effect result image PH3. Same green and blue screen effects as colors (green and blue). In addition, as a mode in which the screen effect corresponds to the effect result image, the color of characters in the effect result image can be the same as or similar to the color used in the screen effect. As other corresponding modes, in addition to colors, patterns, movements, forms, sizes, and the like may be the same or approximate (common).

  In this embodiment, since the red first screen effect SE1 corresponding to the red color of the first effect EF1 is displayed, the effect display device 9 becomes entirely red, so that the expectation for the probable big hit can be increased. it can. When the third effect result image PH3 is surrounded by the third effect EF3, the blue of the third effect EF3 and the blue of the third screen effect SE3 are displayed, so that the effect display device 9 becomes entirely blue. So, you can get a sense of crisis that would normally be a big hit. The expectation can be enhanced even when the first screen effect SE1 is not a red color but another warm color, and the sense of crisis is also felt when the third screen effect SE3 is not a blue color but another cold color. Can be heard.

  Further, when the screen effect is displayed, a lamp such as the frame LED 28 (see FIG. 1) may be simultaneously emitted. For example, here, when the first screen effect SE1 is displayed, the frame LED 28 emits red light. Further, the frame LED 28 may emit light different from the image effect. For example, when the first effect result image PH1 is continuously surrounded by the red first effect EF1 corresponding to the first effect result image PH1, the red first effect is displayed as the screen effect displayed inside the effect display device 9. Although the one-screen effect SE1 is displayed, the frame LED 28 may be lit in blue, for example, according to the progress of the battle effect. At this time, the frame LED 28 intermittently performs display (red lighting) corresponding to the effect result image. The intermittent display of the frame LED 28 may be performed in accordance with the progress of the battle effect, for example. For example, when music is being output during a battle performance, the music may be intermittently flashed according to the rhythm of the music, or when the main character MC or enemy character EC attacks, defends, etc. In addition, the display may be intermittently displayed in accordance with the action in the battle effect, such as flashing violently at the timing of defense.

  Thus, since the first screen effect SE1 is displayed inside the effect display device 9 when the effect in which the first effect result image PH1 is surrounded by the first effect EF1 is being executed, the first effect result image PH1 is displayed. Since the victory of the main character MC can be suggested other than the first effect EF1, the production effect can be enhanced.

  In the battle effect, the main character MC and the enemy character EC are attacked and turned three times. An effect using at least one of the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 is executed every three turns. When the turn is switched, the offense and defense between the main character MC and the enemy character EC may be switched. For this reason, although not shown in the figure, when the turn starts, the point of view is changed from when the main character MC and the enemy character EC are attacking, and the attacking character is displayed largely on the effect display device 9 and the attack is performed. Make it easier for players to understand what to do. Thus, in the battle effect, the effect may be displayed by changing the viewpoint according to the progress. When displaying the character on the attacking side, an effect result image, an effect, and a screen effect may be displayed. In this case, when the main character MC attacks, the first effect result image PH1 is surrounded by the first effect EF1, the first screen effect SE1 is displayed, and when the enemy character EC attacks, the third effect result image PH3 is displayed. The third screen effect SE3 may be displayed by being surrounded by the three effects EF3.

  A specific effect that changes the display mode of the effect result image is executed in accordance with the change of the offense and defense between the main character MC and the enemy character EC. In the state shown in FIG. 15D, since the main character MC is attacking the enemy character EC, the first effect result image PH1 corresponding to the victory of the main character MC is surrounded by the first effect EF1, and the first effect An image of an operation in which the result image PH1 vibrates is displayed. Furthermore, the screen effect is the red first screen effect SE1 corresponding to the first effect result image PH1.

  Further, during the battle effect, when the turn is switched, the main character MC and the enemy character EC are switched, and when the enemy character EC attacks the main character MC, the third character corresponding to the defeat of the main character MC. The effect result image PH3 is surrounded by the third effect EF3, and an image of an operation in which the third effect result image PH3 vibrates is displayed. At this time, the screen effect is the blue third screen effect SE3 corresponding to the third effect result image PH3. In addition, when the turn is switched, a part of the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 may be erased. In other words, the first effect result image PH1 to the first effect image may be deleted during a plurality of turn changes. The 3 effect result image PH3 may be erased step by step. By erasing a part of the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 in stages, the effect result indicating whether the main character MC wins or loses is performed.

  In addition, at the start of the turn after the switching, an effect is performed that dictates which of the main character MC and the enemy character EC will attack. This effect is, for example, an effect in which both the main character MC and the enemy character EC are projected, and the next projected character in principle attacks. Before performing this effect, by enclosing one of the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 with one of the first effect EF1 to the third effect EF3, a character who makes an attack is suggested. For example, when the first effect result image PH1 is surrounded by the first effect EF1, it is suggested that the attacking character is the main character MC, and the third effect result image PH3 is surrounded by the third effect EF3. In this case, it is suggested that the attacking character is the enemy character EC. Even when the third effect result image PH3 is surrounded by the third effect EF3, the main character MC may occasionally attack as a reverse pattern, and the first effect result image PH1 is surrounded by the first effect EF1. In some cases, the enemy character EC may attack rarely.

  Further, after the character to be attacked is suggested, the aspect of the effect changes depending on the effect result image surrounded by the effect, and the character to attack becomes different. When the first effect result image PH1 is surrounded by the first effect EF1, the main character MC attacks, and when the third effect result image PH3 is surrounded by the third effect EF3, the enemy character EC attacks, When the effect result image PH2 is surrounded by the second effect EF2, or when the first effect result image PH1 and the third effect result image PH3 are surrounded by the first effect EF1 and the third effect EF3, respectively, the main character MC An effect in which the enemy character EC scrambles is executed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 15E, when the effect that the main character MC wins the battle with the enemy character EC is executed, the second effect result image PH2 and the third effect result image PH3 are deleted. Only the first effect result image PH1 is displayed as the effect result image. At this time, the first effect EF1 surrounding the first effect result image PH1 and the first screen effect SE1 inside the effect display device 9 are also displayed.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 15 (F), “777”, which is a jackpot symbol combination for the probability variation big hit, is displayed in the effect symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R in the center of the effect display device 9, and the probability variation big hit. Informed. In this way, an example of the effect displayed on the effect display device 9 in the probability changing state ends.

  In addition, another example of the effect displayed on the effect display device in the probability variation state has been described with respect to the case where the probability variation is a big hit in the above example, but an example in which the probability variation state continues will be described. In the example in which the probability variation state continues, for example, the effect result image surrounded by the effect becomes the second effect result image PH2 in the flow up to the effect shown in FIG. At this time, the screen effect displayed inside the effect display device 9 is the second screen effect SE2 corresponding to the second effect result image PH2 surrounded by the second effect EF2.

  From this state, as shown in FIG. 16A, the first effect result image PH1 and the third effect result image PH3 are deleted, and only the second effect result image PH2 is displayed as the effect result image. At this time, the second effect EF2 surrounding the second effect result image PH2 and the second screen effect SE2 inside the effect display device 9 are also displayed. Note that the first effect result image PH1 and the third effect result image PH3 may be displayed in another manner without being erased. For example, the first effect result image PH1 and the third effect result image PH3 may be displayed small or displayed lightly.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 16 (B), “767”, which is a lost symbol combination that is a symbol combination other than the jackpot symbol combination, is displayed in the effect symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R in the center of the effect display device 9. It is reported that the probability variation state continues due to a loss. In this way, an example of the effect displayed on the effect display device 9 in the probability changing state ends.

  Further, a case where a normal big hit will be described. In the case of the normal big hit, for example, in the flow up to the effect shown in FIG. 15D, the effect result image surrounded by the effect becomes the third effect result image PH3. At this time, the screen effect displayed inside the effect display device 9 is the third screen effect SE3 corresponding to the third effect result image PH3 surrounded by the third effect EF3. In addition, as a small symbol, a reach symbol in which 4 is displayed on the left and right is displayed instead of a reach symbol in which 7 is displayed on the left and right.

  From this state, as shown in FIG. 16C, the first effect result image PH1 and the second effect result image PH2 are deleted, and only the third effect result image PH3 is displayed as the effect result image. At this time, the third effect EF3 surrounding the third effect result image PH3 and the third screen effect SE3 inside the effect display device 9 are also displayed. Note that the first effect result image PH1 and the second effect result image PH2 may be displayed in another manner without being erased. For example, the first effect result image PH1 and the second effect result image PH2 may be displayed small or displayed lightly.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 16 (D), “444”, which is a big jackpot symbol combination in the normal jackpot symbol combination, is displayed in the stage symbol display areas 9L, 9C, 9R in the center of the effect display device 9, and it is a normal jackpot. Informed. In this way, an example of the effect displayed on the effect display device 9 in the probability changing state ends.

  In addition, as a change in the display mode of the effect result image, the effect result image is added with the special display effect. However, the change in the display mode of the effect result image may be changed to another mode. . For example, when suggesting the victory of the main character MC, when changing the display mode of the first effect result image PH1, the first effect result image PH1 is not surrounded by the first effect EF1, but FIG. As shown, the display of the first effect result image PH1 may be enlarged. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 17B, the second effect result image PH2 and the third effect result image PH3 may be made smaller. Moreover, as an aspect which adds a special display to an effect element (effect result image), aspects other than the aspect which surrounds an effect result image with an effect may be sufficient. For example, another image may be in contact with or close to the image as the effect element, or as an effect, a part or the whole of the image of the effect element may be covered with a translucent image. It may be a thing. Or, it is understood that the effect element is specified by performing a display such as an arrow or an effect on the lightning (extending toward the effect element) and adding a special display to the effect element. If it is an expression, it is included in the addition of a special display.

  Further, when the main character MC suggests a result that the battle of the enemy character EC ends in the draw, as shown in FIG. 17C, the display of the second effect result image PH2 may be enlarged. Further, when suggesting the defeat of the main character MC, the display of the third effect result image PH3 may be enlarged as shown in FIG.

  Moreover, when the target variation display is started, a part of the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image may be displayed as the effect result image. For example, the first effect result image PH1 and the first effect result image PH1 may be displayed. The second effect result image PH2, the first effect result image PH1, the third effect result image PH3, the second effect result image PH2, and the third effect result image PH3 may be displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 18A, only the first effect result image PH1 may be displayed when the target variation display is started. In this case, as an effect related to the effect result image, an effect that the main character MC wins is executed, and it is determined that the probable big hit is achieved. As described above, by performing the effect that is determined to be a probable big hit when the target variation display is started, the player can enjoy the effect while having a sense of security and superiority. When the target variation display is started, when only the first effect result image PH1 is displayed, the probability variation big hit is not fixed, and only the first effect result image PH1 is displayed is the probability change big hit. You may try to stay on the suggestion. Further, when the effect result image is erased step by step from the state where the plurality of effect result images including the first effect result image PH1 are displayed, and finally only the first effect result image PH1 is displayed, It is good also as a definite production that it is decided that it will be a promising big hit.

  Further, as an effect in which the probable big hit is determined, as shown in FIG. 18B, the screen effects displayed on the effect display device 9 are effects other than the first screen effect SE1 to the third screen effect SE3. The special screen effect SES may be displayed in a display different from the display corresponding to the change in the display form of the effect result image without corresponding to the change in the display form of the result image. The special screen effect SES may be, for example, a rainbow color (color with a pattern formed by seven colors constituting the rainbow, so-called rainbow), or may be a color having a brightness such as gold. Further, as shown in FIG. 18C, a special character SC that is displayed only when the probability variation big hit is fixed may be displayed. The special character SC may be a so-called premium character whose display ratio is extremely low, for example, the display ratio of one variation display is 1/10000 or less. It should be noted that the effect in which the probability variation jackpot is determined may be executed in the target variation display, or may be performed before the target variation display. Further, when the screen effect is the special screen effect SES, at least one of the first effect EF1 to the third effect EF3 surrounding the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 is a rainbow color. Or a special effect displayed in gold. Even when the screen effect is not a special screen effect, at least one of the first effect EF1 to the third effect EF3 may be a special effect.

  Next, effects during the big hit gaming state will be described. In the present embodiment, based on the fact that the display result of the variable display becomes the jackpot display result, the jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player is controlled. Then, during the round in the big hit game state, a notification effect related to the number of game balls given by winning a game ball is executed. Here, the notification effect related to the number of game balls includes an effect of notifying the number of acquired game balls to be paid out to the winning game balls. In addition, the notification effect related to the number of game balls includes an effect of notifying the occurrence of an over winning by changing the notification mode when an over winning is generated. Thus, the effect related to the number of game balls is an effect of performing some kind of notification for the acquired game balls (number of game balls).

  In addition, a plurality of types of notification effects related to the number of game balls are provided. For example, when the effect state is the first effect state, the notification effect is executed by the first notification mode, and when the effect state is the second effect state, the notification effect is executed by the second notification mode. In other words, the notification effect is executed depending on the effect state. The notification effect according to the first notification mode is executed based on the fact that the number of game media provided during the round (during the big hit gaming state) has reached a predetermined number. Further, the notification effect in the second notification mode is executed based on the fact that the number of game media given during the round (during the big hit gaming state) has become a specific number different from the predetermined number.

  During the round (during the big hit gaming state), each time the game ball wins the special variable winning ball device 20, the number of game balls given is displayed so as to be variably displayed. Further, it is possible to select whether the production state during the round (during the big hit gaming state) is the first production state or the second production state. In addition, the number of game balls acquired by winning over is also considered in the count of game balls for notification effects related to the number of game balls.

  Next, the opening pattern of the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 in the big hit gaming state of each of the first to third normal big hits and the first to third probability variation big hits will be described.

  FIG. 19 is a timing chart showing the opening pattern of the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 in the big hit gaming state. FIG. 19A shows the opening patterns of the first probability variation big hit and the first normal big hit. FIG. 19B shows the opening pattern of the second probability variation big hit and the second normal big hit. FIG. 19C shows an opening pattern of the third probability big hit and the third normal big hit.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (A), the first probabilistic big hit and the first normal big hit release pattern is substantially 16 in which the first game round is repeatedly executed from 1R to 16R 16 times and the second game round is not executed. It is a round opening pattern. In the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, since the first game round can basically receive ten winnings for each round, about 1600 winning balls are obtained in the first positive variation big hit and the first normal big hit.

  As shown in FIG. 19B, in the opening pattern of the second probability variation big hit and the second normal big hit, the first game round is opened 6 times from 1R to 6R, and the second game round is opened 10 times. It is a substantially 6-round open pattern that is repeatedly executed. In the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, since the first game round can basically receive 10 prizes for each round, and the second game round can basically receive 1 prize for each open round, About 700 balls are obtained.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (C), the opening pattern of the third probability big hit and the third normal big hit is that the first game round is released three times from 1R to 3R, and the second game round is released 13 times. It is a substantially 3-round opening pattern that is repeatedly executed. In the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, since the first game round can basically receive 10 prizes for each round, and the second game round can basically receive 1 prize for each open round, About 430 balls are obtained.

  Next, the opening pattern of the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 in the big hit gaming state of each of the first to third normal big hits and the first to third probability variation big hits will be described.

  FIG. 20 is a display screen diagram showing an example of an effect (hereinafter also referred to as a jackpot effect) on the effect display device 9 in the jackpot game state. 20 (A) to 20 (G) show examples of jackpot effects in the jackpot gaming state of the actual six rounds (first game round 6R opened + second game round opened 10 times) by the second probability variation jackpot and the second normal jackpot. Is shown over time.

  After the variation display of the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91, 92, and 93 is executed as shown in FIG. 20 (A), the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91, 92, and 93 as shown in FIG. If the combination of jackpot symbols with the same symbol (777 in this example) is obtained, the jackpot notification information 94 such as “hit!” Is displayed, and the jackpot game as shown in FIG. State production (big hit production) is started.

  In the big hit effect, in the first game round (substantial round) such as the first round to the sixth round, as shown in FIGS. A character image 96, a total number-of-balls image 99A, and the like are displayed.

  The number-of-rounds image 95 is a specific display capable of informing (specifying) the number of rounds that can specify the number of the first game round. By executing the round number image 95, the player can easily recognize the number of rounds of the first game round.

  The right-handed image 97 informs (specifies) that promotion of right-handed game balls is promoted, thereby allowing the special variable winning ball device 20 to win a game ball when the first round game is being executed. A promotion notification that promotes this is executed. The right-handed image 97 includes a right-handed arrow and a character “right-handed”. Thereby, it can be easily recognized that the player should make a right strike.

  The big hit effect character image 96 notifies (specifies) that the effect is in the big hit game state. Thereby, the player can easily recognize that the effect during the big hit gaming state is being executed. The total number of balls that are in the big hit gaming state (total balls) is notified (specified) by the total number-of-balls image 99A. As a result, the player can easily recognize the total pitch.

  Although not shown, when an overwinning occurs in the first game round, an overwinning character image 96B “over” and a jackpot effect character image 96 are displayed in the manner shown in FIG. Is displayed in the over-winning character image 96A jumping in the direction of the broken line arrow, the over-winning notification for notifying (identifying) that the over-winning has occurred is executed. Images used for over-winning notification are collectively referred to as over-winning notification images. Thereby, it is possible to give the player a sense of feeling based on the occurrence of the number of winnings greater than the prescribed number.

  In the big hit effect, after that, images as shown in FIGS. 20E and 20F are displayed in the second game round (rounds other than the real round) such as the 10th to 16th rounds.

  In the second game round, instead of the round number image 95, the number of remaining open times of the second gaming round can be notified (specified) at the position corresponding to the display position of the round number image 95. A remaining open number image 95A as a special display is displayed. Thus, in the second game round, the display of the number-of-rounds image 95 executed in the first game round is restricted, and the remaining number-of-releases image 95A is displayed instead.

  As shown in FIGS. 20E and 20F, the number of icon images of the remaining released number image 95A is reduced and displayed each time one round of the second game round (one released time) proceeds. Thereby, the player can easily recognize the number of times of opening (remaining number of times of opening) of the second game round.

  As described above, as the display for specifying the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state, the round number image 95 is executed when the first round game is executed, and the specific display is displayed when the second round game is executed. By limiting the execution, it is possible to suppress giving a feeling of loss to the player to the second round game in which the expectation of the number of winning game balls is low in the big hit gaming state.

  In addition, when the second round game is being executed, the special variable winning ball image 20A is executed as a special display that can specify the number of times that the special variable winning ball device 20 is controlled to be in the open state, whereby a special variable winning game is executed. It is possible to make the player recognize that the ball device 20 is in the open state.

  Further, the remaining open number image 95A is displayed at a position corresponding to the display position of the round number image 95, so that the player can easily shift from the first round game to the second round game without changing the line of sight. Can be recognized.

  The remaining open number image 95A only needs to be displayed at a position corresponding to the display position of the round number image 95, and even if it is not exactly the same position, the remaining open number image 95A is a corresponding position such as a partially overlapping position. Any position is acceptable. The remaining open number image 95 </ b> A may be displayed at a position different from the display position of the round number image 95.

  The right-handed image 97 continues to display a right-handed arrow, but instead of the characters “right-handed”, a continuous-hit ball consisting of the characters “continue right-handed and hit the ball” By displaying the promotion image 98, hitting ball promotion notification is executed. Thereby, it is notified that a 2nd round game will be started by notifying that a 2nd round game starts by displaying continuation hitting ball promotion image 98, and making a player recognize that it shifts to a 2nd round game. it can. Further, when the second round game is being executed, the continuous hitting promotion image 98 is displayed to execute the hitting promotion notification, so that the player fails to win the game ball in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20. This will prevent you from missing (losing) a chance to win a prize.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 20 (F), when over-winning occurs in the second game round, an over-winning character image 96B of “over”, as in the case of over-winning in the first game round, By displaying the big win effect character image 96 as an over-winning character image 96A jumping in the direction of the broken line arrow, over-winning notification for notifying (identifying) that an over-winning has occurred is executed. Thereby, in the 2nd round game which is an open state more disadvantageous than a 1st round game, the sense acquired in the player can be given.

  At the end of the big hit gaming state, as shown in FIG. 20 (G), a big hit end screen that can indicate that the big hit gaming state has ended is displayed. In the jackpot end screen, a character image “End of jackpot” is displayed, and further, an image of “ROUND number 6” for informing (specifying) the actual number of jackpot rounds ended (6R in this example), and finally A jackpot result image 99B is displayed that displays information such as “TOTAL 700” that informs (specifies) the total number of balls that have been played.

  In the example of the jackpot effect shown in FIG. 20, the first game round and the second game round are common in the first game round and the second game round, such as displaying the jackpot effect character image 96 in each round. An example of performing the production during the round was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and different in-round effects may be executed in the first game round and the second game round. For example, in the first game round and the second game round, the video (movie image (including jackpot effect character image), background image, etc.), sound (BGM sound, etc.), and light emission of the illuminant (decoration) in each round The LED light emission pattern or the like may be varied.

  Further, in the example of the big hit effect shown in FIG. 20, an example of executing the over winning notification effect of the same effect mode for the over winning notification in the first game round and the over winning notification in the second game round is shown. . However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the presentation mode may be different between the over winning notification in the first game round and the over winning notification in the second game round. As an example, in the over-winning notification in the second game round, one of the over-winning character image 96B and the over-winning character image 96A may not be displayed. Without displaying any image, by outputting a predetermined notification sound for over-winning notification or by emitting light emitting means with a predetermined light emission pattern for over-winning notification, in the first game round game It is good also as an effect mode (simple effect etc. as an effect mode rather than the 1st game round) different from an over-winning notice. Further, such a relationship of the effect modes may be reversed between the over winning notification in the first game round and the over winning notification in the second game round.

  In addition, as for the second game round, it has been explained that it is sufficient that at least one game ball can be won. Therefore, the second game round is not set as a game round in which one game ball can be won as in the example described above, but as a game round in which a plurality of game balls such as two or three can be won. Also good. The example of the over-winning notification described above is when the second game round is set as a round in which one game ball can win, and when two or more game balls win in the second game round. An example to be executed is shown. As another example, for example, when the second game round is set as a game round in which two game balls can be won, an over winning notification is executed when two or more game balls win. That's fine. For example, when the second game round is set as a game round in which three game balls can be won, an over-winning notification may be executed when four or more game balls win. As described above, the over-winning notification effect may be executed when a winning of the number of game balls exceeding the number of game balls set as the number of game balls that can be won is detected in the second game round (the first game round) The same is true for one game round).

  Next, a control process for enabling execution of the big hit effect as shown in FIG. 20 will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the command analysis process executed in S704 of FIG. In FIG. 21, in particular, various controls that are executed when a game ball is won at the grand prize opening will be mainly described.

  In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 101 executes the following process. First, it is determined whether or not there is a reception command from the main board 31 transmitted via the relay board 77 by confirming the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 103 (S511). . If there is no received command (S511; NO), the command analysis process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if there is a received command (S511; YES), for example, by checking the MODE data of the received command, it is determined whether or not the received command is a big prize winning notification command (S512). When the command is a big prize winning prize notification command (S512; YES), the big prize winning prize count value which is the stored value of the big prize winning number counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit provided in the RAM 103 is used. Is updated so as to add 1 (S513). The grand prize winning number count value indicates the number of times that a game ball has won a big winning opening from the time a round is executed until the next round is executed. Then, the big prize opening prize flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit is set (S514), and the process proceeds to S515. The grand prize winning prize flag is a flag that is set every time a game ball wins a prize winning opening.

  In S515, it is determined whether or not it is an over win for each of the first and second game rounds. Whether the current round is the first or second game round is determined as follows. For example, the CPU 101 for effect control confirms the type of jackpot by the jackpot start designation command and stores it in the RAM 103, and the round configuration for each jackpot type stored in the RAM 103 in advance (configuration of the first and second game rounds). By executing the process of recognizing the number of rounds (opening) of the current game round based on the specific data and the number of received commands for opening the big prize opening in the big hit gaming state, Recognizes whether the first game round or the second game round is a big hit.

  In S515, as described above, it is confirmed whether the current game is in the first game round or the second game round, and if it is the first game round, the basic to the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is determined. Since the number of winning prizes is 10, the over winning prize is generated when there are more than 10 winning balls. On the other hand, in the second game round, the basic number of winnings to the special variable winning ball device 20 is one, so when there are more than one winning balls, an over win is generated. .

  More specifically, for example, in the case of the first game round, the updated winning prize opening count value after the update is a predetermined over-winning determination value (a value larger than the first winning upper limit determination value). In the present embodiment, since the first winning upper limit determination value is “10”, the over winning determination value is “11”). On the other hand, when the second technique round is in progress, the updated large winning opening number-of-times count value after the update is a predetermined over-winning determination value (a value larger than the second winning upper limit determination value. In the present embodiment, the second winning round is a second value). It is only necessary to determine whether or not the over-winning determination value is “2”) because the winning upper limit determination value is “1”.

  If it is not over winning (S515; NO), the command analysis process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is over-winning (S515; YES), an over-winning flag is set (S516), and the command analysis processing is terminated. The over-winning flag is a flag that is set every time a game ball wins exceeding the winning upper limit determination value provided for each of the first and second game rounds to the big winning opening.

  In S512, if the received command is not a big prize winning notification command (S512; NO), the effect control CPU 101 performs setting according to the received command (S517), and ends the command analysis process.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing mid-round processing (S805) in the effect control process. In the round process, the effect control CPU 101 executes the following process. First, it is determined whether or not a designation command reception flag after opening the big prize opening is set (S921). Here, a flag such as a command reception flag specified after the special prize opening is opened when the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer formed in the RAM 103, and is erased at a predetermined timing by the CPU 101 for effect control. The

  If the designation command reception flag is not set after the special winning opening is opened (S921; NO), the process timer value is decremented by 1 (S922). Next, in accordance with the contents of process data n (display control execution data n), control of the effect device (effect display device 9, speaker 27, frame LED 28, etc.) is executed (S922). For example, in order to display an image corresponding to the effect during the round on the effect display device 9, the image data is read from the ROM 102 according to the contents of the process data n (display control execution data n), and the read image data is output to the VDP 109. At the same time, a control signal is output. Further, a control signal is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform various lamp on / off control. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the above-described special winning opening prize flag is set (S924). When the big prize winning flag is set, the process proceeds to S930 described later. On the other hand, when the big prize winning flag is set, the big winning prize winning flag is reset (S925), and it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned over winning flag is set (S926).

  When the over winning flag is not set in S926, the total number-of-balls image 99A shown in FIG. 20 is updated and displayed (S929), and the process proceeds to S930. Specifically, in S929, the total number-of-balls counter for counting the total number of balls provided in the RAM 103 is updated by 10 for each winning ball to the special variable winning ball device 20, and after the addition update Based on the count value of the total number-of-balls counter, the numerical value of the total number-of-balls image 99A shown in FIG. 20 is updated and displayed. As a result, every time a prize is awarded to the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, the numerical value of the total number-of-balls image 99A is updated and displayed.

  On the other hand, if the over-winning flag is set in S926, the over-winning flag is reset (S927), and the over-winning notification image (over-winning character image 96B, over-winning character image 96A) shown in FIG. In addition to displaying (S928), the total number-of-balls image 99A shown in FIG. 20 is updated and displayed (S929), and the process proceeds to S930. Thereby, in each of the first game round and the second game round, when the over winning is generated, the over winning notification image is displayed and the numerical value of the total number-of-balls image 99A is updated and displayed.

  In S930, processing for executing other effects in the first game round or the second game round is performed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the process timer has timed out (S931). If the process timer has timed out (S931; YES), the next process timer is started (S932), the rendering device is controlled in accordance with the contents of the next process data (S933), and the in-round processing is terminated. To do. On the other hand, when the process timer has not timed out (S931; NO), the processing in round is ended without performing the processing of S932 and S933.

  If the designation command reception flag after opening the big prize opening is set in S921 (S921; YES), the designation command reception flag after opening the big prize opening is reset (S934). Next, an interval effect (effect that performs interval display according to the number of rounds) is selected, and process data corresponding to the selected interval effect is selected (S935). Then, the process timer is started (S936), the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (S806) (S937), and the in-round processing is ended.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing post-round processing (S806) in the effect control process. In the round post-processing, the effect control CPU 101 executes the following processing. First, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set (S920). The jackpot end designation command reception flag is set by the presentation control CPU 101 and erased at a predetermined timing when a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer.

  If the big hit end designation command reception flag is not set in S920, it is determined whether or not the big prize opening open designation command reception flag is set (S921). The special command opening open command designation flag is set by the effect control CPU 101 and erased at a predetermined timing when the received command is stored in the command reception buffer.

  When the prize opening opening designation command reception flag is not set, 1 is subtracted from the value of the process timer (S622), and the effect device (effect display device 9, speaker 27, frame LED 28, etc.) according to the contents of the process data n The control is executed (S623). Thereby, for example, an interval effect between rounds is executed.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the process timer has timed out (S624). If the process timer has timed out (S624; YES), the next process timer is started (S625), and the next process data The effect device is controlled in accordance with the contents of (S626), and the post-round processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the process timer has not timed out (S624; NO), the post-round processing is terminated without performing the processing of S625 and S626.

  On the other hand, if the prize opening opening designation command reception flag is not set in S621, the prize opening opening designation command reception flag is reset (S627). Then, it is determined whether or not the next game round is a round at the time of switching from the first game round to the second game round (S628). In S628, by confirming the progress status of the current game round that can be confirmed by the effect control CPU 101 as described above, the next game round is the round of the switching timing from the first game round to the second game round. It is determined whether or not it is the seventh open round in the case of the second normal big hit and the second likelihood variable big hit, and the fourth open round in the case of the third normal big hit and the third positive probability big hit.

  If it is not the time for switching from the first game round to the second game round in S628, the process proceeds to S631 described later. On the other hand, when it is the round of the switching timing from the first game round to the second game round in S628, the round display is changed from the round number image 95 by the numerical values as shown in FIGS. A change is made to the remaining number-of-opens image 95A of star-shaped icons such as (C) and (D) (S629). Thereby, from the start of the second game round, which is the next game round, as shown in FIG. 20C, the remaining open number image 95A is displayed as a round display. Next, “right hit” is deleted from the right hit image 97, and an additional setting is made to display the continuous hit ball promotion image 98 (S630), and the process proceeds to S631. Thereby, from the start of the second game round, which is the next game round, the continuous hitting ball promotion image 98 is displayed as shown in FIG.

  In S631, process data corresponding to the effect during the round is selected (S1981). The process data corresponding to the effect during the round includes various effect settings during the round as shown in FIG. 20, including the effect settings of S629 and S630 (update display of the number of rounds, update display of the remaining open number image 95A, etc.) Process data for displaying an image for executing the above is set. Then, the process timer is started (S632), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the in-round process (S805) (S633). Thereby, the in-round production in the next game round is executed.

  If the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set in S920, the jackpot end designation command reception flag is reset (S634). Then, process data corresponding to the ending effect at the end of the big hit (for example, the image display effect at the end of the big hit game as shown in FIG. 20G) is selected (S635). In addition, an effect period measurement timer for measuring the effect period of the ending effect is started (S636) and the process timer is started (S637). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S807) (S638), and the process ends. As a result, the production control process. The process proceeds to the jackpot end effect process (S807). Thereafter, in the jackpot end effect process, a predetermined jackpot end effect such as an image display effect at the end of the jackpot game as shown in FIG. 20 (G) is executed.

Next, main effects obtained by this embodiment will be described.
(1-1) As shown in FIG. 15, the effect result image is converted into an effect (first effect) in a plurality of effect result images (first effect result image PH1 to third effect result image PH3) at the start of target variation display. By changing the display mode of the effect result image by surrounding with EF1 to the third effect EF3), it is suggested whether the result effect related to the effect result image is obtained. Further, when changing the display mode of the effect result image, the screen effects (first screen effect SE1 to third screen effect SE3) corresponding to the change of the display mode of the effect result image are displayed. For example, when the first effect result image PH1 is surrounded by the first effect EF1, the first screen effect SE1 of “red” that is the color of the character “WIN” included in the first effect result image PH1 is displayed. ing. For this reason, the player pays attention to the display of the screen effect in addition to the change in the display mode of the effect result image, so that the points to be noticed by the player can be dispersed and the effect can be effectively performed. .

  (1-2) Further, the effect surrounding the effect result image corresponds to the effect result image. For example, the character color included in the first effect result image PH1 is red, and the first effect result image PH1 is displayed. The surrounding first effect EF1 is red. For this reason, the display mode of the effect result can be changed in an appropriate change mode with respect to the effect result image.

  (1-3) Further, in the target fluctuation display, before the main character MC wins and the effect that is a probable big hit is displayed, as shown in FIGS. 18 (A) to (C), the main character MC It is possible to report the performance result that will be a big hit with victory. For this reason, when any of the effects shown in FIGS. 18A to 18C is executed before the result of the effect is displayed, the player has the effect result that the main character MC wins and becomes a probable big hit. Can be recognized, so you can enjoy the production with a sense of security and superiority. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the target variation effect, a pattern in which which effect result is displayed is prepared from the beginning while preparing a pattern that gives an expectation as to which effect result is displayed. You can give a sense of security moderately by preparing.

  (1-4) Further, as shown in FIG. 18B, as a screen effect displayed on the effect display device 9, the first effect result image PH1 corresponds to a change in display mode surrounded by the first effect EF1. The first effect result image PH1 displays the special screen effect SES other than the first screen effect SE1 corresponding to the change in the display mode surrounded by the first effect EF1. Thus, since screen effects other than the screen effect corresponding to the change in the display mode of the effect result image can be displayed, the effects can be diversified and the interest can be improved.

  (1-5) When the first effect result image PH1 surrounded by the first effect EF1 is continuously displayed, the display corresponding to the first effect result image PH1 is continuously displayed in the first screen effect SE1. However, in the frame LED 28, there is a timing at which a display corresponding to the first effect result image PH1 is intermittently displayed in order to increase the effect. Therefore, the frame LED 28 can emphasize that the first effect result image PH1 is surrounded by the first effect EF1, and can perform a display for exciting the effect during the effect such as the battle effect. In this way, the production mode can be complicated in accordance with the progress of the production, so that interest can be improved.

  (1-6) When the target variation display is started, the target variation display is started when the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 are displayed as a plurality of effect result images. In the previous variation display, a part of the first effect result image PH1 and the second effect result image PH2 of the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 are displayed. For this reason, when target display is started, it is not known whether or not a further effect result image is displayed, so that a sense of expectation for the effect result image displayed at the start of target fluctuation can be given.

  (2-1) In addition, effects (first effect EF1 to third effect EF3) are added to a plurality of effect result images (first effect result image PH1 to third effect result image PH3) at the start of target variation display. Then, by changing the display mode of any effect result image, it is suggested whether the result effect related to the effect result image is obtained. Further, when changing the display mode of the effect result image, the screen effects (first screen effect SE1 to third screen effect SE3) corresponding to the change of the display mode of the effect result image are displayed. For example, when adding the first effect EF1 to the first effect result image PH1, the display of the first screen effect SE1 of “red” that is the color of the character “WIN” included in the first effect result image PH1 is displayed. Is going. For this reason, the player pays attention to the display of the screen effect in addition to the change in the display mode of the effect result image, so that the points to be noticed by the player can be dispersed and the effect can be effectively performed. .

  (2-2) In addition, the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 are added with the first effect EF1 to the third effect EF3 having the same color as each character as operations related to each. For this reason, since the operation | movement according to each effect result image is performed, an interest can be improved.

  (2-3) Also, in the battle effect executed with the target variation display, the effect result image to which the effect is added differs depending on the character attacking each turn. For example, in the turn in which the main character MC attacks, the first effect EF1 is added to the first effect result image PH1, and in the turn in which the enemy character EC attacks, the second effect EF2 is added to the second effect result image PH2. . For this reason, since the effect according to a condition can be added, interest can be improved.

  (2-4) Further, in the battle effect, the character that makes an attack by adding either the first effect result image PH1 or the third effect result image PH3 to either the first effect EF1 or the third effect EF3. It suggests. Therefore, the player can have a sense of expectation with respect to the attack of the main character MC, that is, a sense of expectation that the main character MC will win and become a promising big hit as an effect.

  (2-5) When the special screen effect SES shown in FIG. 18B is displayed, the character color included in the first effect result image PH1 and the color of the first effect EF1 both correspond to red. However, as the screen effect, the effect mode is executed as a special mode in which a special screen effect SES having a rainbow color different from the character color included in the first effect result image PH1 is displayed. For this reason, since production can be diversified, interest can be improved.

  (3-1) In the pre-reading notice effect, three effect result images of the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 are displayed at the start of the target change display, and before the target change display. The two effect result images, the first effect result image PH1 and the second effect result image PH2, are displayed. Thus, by displaying the effect result image before the target variation display in a simple manner, the effect result image in the target variation display can be further increased.

  (3-2) The first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 are, for example, the first effect result image PH1 surrounded by the first effect EF1, and the second effect result image PH2 and the third effect result image. The PH3 is displayed in a different manner such that a part of the PH3 is surrounded by the effect and the other part is not surrounded by the effect so that the PH3 is not surrounded by the effect. The display of the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 is performed so as to be different from each other, so that interest can be improved. In addition, as a different display mode, the first effect result image PH1 is the first effect result image PH1 even if the second effect result image PH2 and the third effect result image PH3 are partly shared so that they are not surrounded by the effect. Other parts may be different so as to be surrounded by the effect EF1.

  (3-3) Moreover, the effect using the 1st effect result image PH1-the 3rd effect result image PH3 is performed in the specific timing in the fluctuation display of a target, specifically, a battle effect. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention at a specific timing, which is the execution timing of the effect of performing the battle, to the effect result image, and the player also pays attention to the effect executed at a timing other than the specific timing. You can make room.

  (3-4) Further, in the battle effect, the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 are displayed at the start of the effect, but as the effect progresses, the first effect result is displayed when the turn is switched. The image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 may be erased step by step. For this reason, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation for the effect result image that is finally displayed and the effect result corresponding to the effect result image.

  (3-5) Moreover, whenever the turn in a battle effect is performed, the aspect of the battle effect relevant to an effect result image changes. Specifically, when the first effect result image PH1 is surrounded by the first effect EF1, the main character MC attacks, and when the third effect result image PH3 is surrounded by the third effect EF3, the enemy character EC is When attacking and the second effect result image PH2 is surrounded by the second effect EF2, or when the first effect result image PH1 and the third effect result image PH3 are surrounded by the first effect EF1 and the third effect EF3, respectively. Then, an effect in which the main character MC and the enemy character EC are entangled is executed. For this reason, the production | presentation according to the condition can be performed.

  (4-1) As shown in FIGS. 20 (C) and 20 (D), the round number image 95 is executed when the first round game is executed as a display for specifying the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state. As shown in FIGS. 20E and 20F, by limiting the execution of the specific display when the second round game is being executed, the expected degree of winning of the game ball in the big hit gaming state can be increased. It is possible to suppress giving a feeling of loss to the player to the low second round game.

  (4-2) As shown in FIGS. 20E and 20F, the number of times that the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is controlled to be opened when the second round game is executed in the big hit gaming state is specified. By executing the remaining open number image 95A as a possible special display, it is possible to make the player recognize that the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the open state.

  (4-3) As shown in FIGS. 20E and 20F, when the second round game is being executed in the big hit gaming state, the right-handed image 97 continues to display the right-handed arrow. However, instead of the characters “right hit”, the continuous hit ball promotion image 98 consisting of the characters “continue hit right and hit the ball” is displayed, so that the hit ball promotion notification is executed. . Thereby, it is notified that a 2nd round game will be started by notifying that a 2nd round game starts by displaying continuation hitting ball promotion image 98, and making a player recognize that it shifts to a 2nd round game. it can. Further, when the second round game is being executed, the continuous hitting promotion image 98 is displayed to execute the hitting promotion notification, so that the player fails to win the game ball in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20. This will prevent you from missing (losing) a chance to win a prize.

  (4-4) As shown in FIG. 20 (F), when an over-winning occurs in the second game round, an over-winning character image of “over” is produced, as in the case of an over-winning in the first gaming round. By displaying 96B and the big win effect character image 96 as an over-winning character image 96A jumping in the direction of the broken line arrow, over-winning notification for notifying (identifying) that over-winning has occurred is executed. Thereby, in the 2nd round game which is an open state more disadvantageous than a 1st round game, the sense acquired in the player can be given.

  (4-5) As shown in FIGS. 20 (E) and 20 (F), when the second round game is being executed, the continuous hitting promotion image 98 is displayed to thereby execute the hitting promotion notification. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the player from missing (losing) the winning opportunity by causing the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 to miss the winning game ball.

  (4-6) As shown in FIGS. 20 (C), (D) and FIGS. 20 (E), (F), in the second round game, the remaining released number image 95A is the number of rounds in the first round game. By being displayed at a position corresponding to the display position of the image 95, the player can easily recognize that the game has shifted from the first round game to the second round game without changing the line of sight.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in the above embodiment can also be regarded as a gaming machine having the following characteristics.
(51) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Variable winning means (special variable winning ball device 20) that can be changed to an open state in which game media (game balls, etc.) can be won;
Variable prize control means (such as a game control microcomputer 560) capable of performing a round game for changing the variable prize means to the open state a predetermined number of times during the advantageous state;
Informing means (such as the production control microcomputer 100) capable of executing a specific display (such as the display of the round number image 95 in FIG. 20) for informing the number of executions of the round game,
The variable winning control means is in a first round game (such as the first game round in FIG. 19) in which a game medium can be won, and in an open state which is more disadvantageous than the first round game, and at least one game medium wins. A possible second round game (such as the second game round in FIG. 19) can be executed (FIG. 19 and the like)
The notification means performs the specific display when the first round game is being executed (FIGS. 20C, 20D, etc.), and the specific is performed when the second round game is being executed. The display execution is limited (FIGS. 20E, 20F, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, by restricting the execution of the specific display when the second round game is being executed, it is possible to suppress giving a lost feeling to the player in the advantageous state.

(52) In the gaming machine of (51),
The notification means performs a special display (such as a display of a star-shaped remaining open number image 95A) that can specify the number of times that the variable winning means is controlled to be open when the second round game is being executed. (FIG. 20 (E), (F), etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the player can recognize that the variable winning means is in the open state.

(53) In the gaming machine of (51) or (52),
The notification means promotes the variable winning means to win a game medium when the second round game is being executed (indication of “continue the right strike and continue to hit the ball”) (Display of the continuous hitting ball promotion image 98 and the like) is executed (FIGS. 20E and 20F).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from losing the game medium by the variable winning means and missing (losing) the winning opportunity.

(54) In any one of the gaming machines (51) to (53),
The notification means performs a special notification (display of over-winning character image 96B, over-winning character image 96A, etc.) when two or more game media are won in the variable winning means in the second round game (FIG. 20 (display, etc.). F), S515 and S516 in FIG. 21, S928 in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to give the player a sense of feeling in the second round game, which is in an open state that is more disadvantageous than the first round game, by special notification.

(55) In any one of the gaming machines (51) to (54),
The notification means can notify the start of the second round game (display of the continuous hitting ball promotion image 98 that displays “continue hitting right and hitting the ball” or the like). (FIG. 20E etc.).

  According to such a configuration, by notifying that the second round game is started, it is possible to make the player recognize that the first round game is shifted to the second round game.

(56) In the gaming machine of any one of (51) to (55),
The notification means performs a special display (such as a display of a star-shaped remaining open number image 95A) that can specify the number of times that the variable winning means is controlled to be open when the second round game is being executed. Then, the special display is displayed at the display position corresponding to the specific display (as shown in FIGS. 20D and 20E), the number of remaining star-shaped openings at the position corresponding to the display position of the round number image 95. Display image 95A, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the special display that can specify the number of times that the variable winning means is controlled to be in the open state when the second round game is being executed is round when the first round game is being executed. By being displayed at the display position corresponding to the specific display for notifying the number of times the game has been executed, the player can easily recognize that the game has shifted from the first round game to the second round game without changing the line of sight. it can.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above embodiment, the predetermined display is an effect result display that indicates the result of the effect in characters, but other display may be used. For example, the main character MC and the enemy character EC may be displayed as predetermined. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the predetermined display was three, 1st effect result image PH1-3rd effect result image PH3, the number is not limited, Two may be sufficient and it is four or more It may be. In addition, instead of displaying the characters “WIN”, “DRAW”, and “LOSE” separately, the predetermined display is such that these characters are displayed in a roulette manner, and the result of the production is indicated by an arrow around the roulette. It may be. For example, in the case of roulette display, the display patterns of “WIN”, “DRAW”, and “LOSE” are the same.

  (2) In the above embodiment, the change in the display mode of the predetermined display is such that the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 are the first effects EF1 to EF1, as shown in FIGS. Although the change is surrounded by the third effect EF3 or the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 are increased or decreased as shown in FIG. It may change. For example, the display colors of the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 may be distorted. Alternatively, when the predetermined display is a character such as the main character MC or the enemy character EC, the change may be such that the main character MC or the enemy character EC or the like wears an aura, or the main character MC or the enemy character EC. The change may be such that a character such as the character EC performs an action such as attacking or defending. The first effect EF1 to the third effect EF3 and the first screen effect SE1 to the third screen effect SE3 in the effect display device 9 may be displayed on the condition that the push button 120 or the stick controller 122 is operated. .

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the display of the first screen effect SE1 to the third screen effect SE3 in the effect display device 9 shown in FIGS. Although the above is based on lighting of the frame LED 28 or the like, lighting of the frame LED (lamp) 28 or the like may be executed without accompanying a screen effect. Further, the display other than the effect result display may be other display of the first screen effect SE1 to the third screen effect SE3 and the frame LED (lamp) 28 displayed on the effect display device 9, and displays something. What can be done may be included. For example, when a display device other than the effect display device 9 is provided, an image corresponding to the screen effect may be displayed on the display device. Further, instead of the screen effect, a band-like display in which characters such as “WIN”, “DRAW”, and “LOSE” are continuously displayed, or a character display corresponding to “WIN”, “DRAW”, and “LOSE” may be used. . Further, a display device other than the lamp and the effect display device 9 may be provided on the movable accessory.

  (4) Also, as an effect corresponding to “DRAW” or “LOSE”, after an effect that the enemy character EC escapes or the main character MC loses is executed, the enemy character EC that the main character MC escapes A so-called reverse effect (resurrection effect) may be provided in which the main character MC who catches up or loses is restored and the main character MC wins.

  (5) Moreover, in the said embodiment, the prefetch effect which displays the 1st effect result image PH1-the 3rd effect result image PH3 containing the characters "WIN", "DRAW", and "LOSE" is performed in the probability change state. However, it may be executed in another gaming state such as a normal state. In the normal state, when the pre-reading effect that displays the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 is executed, the first effect result image PH1 suggests a probable big hit, and the second effect result image has a normal big hit. It may be suggested that the third effect result image PH3 suggests a loss. Further, the degree of expectation suggested by the first effect result image PH1 to the third effect result image PH3 may be an expectation other than the expectation related to the big hit such as the probability variation big hit. For example, when there is a chance zone where the player has an advantage, there may be a degree of expectation to enter the chance zone, and the second effect result image PH2 may indicate the continuation of the battle effect turn. Also good.

  (6) In addition, the effect result suggested by the effect result image or the screen effect is often the effect result as suggested, but may be an effect result different from the suggested effect result. For example, even if the third effect result image PH3 is surrounded by the third effect EF3 and the defeat of the main character MC is suggested, the effect that the main character MC wins may be executed. In addition, an effect suggested that the main character MC is defeated (an effect in which the third effect result image PH3 is surrounded by the third effect EF3, an effect in which the third screen effect SE3 is displayed, and the third effect result image PH3 is the first effect. When an effect in which the main character MC wins (hereinafter referred to as a “reversal victory effect”) is executed while an effect such as an effect displayed larger than the result image PH1 is executed, an effect in which the victory of the main character MC is suggested. It may be more advantageous to the player than when the effect that is executed and the main character MC wins (hereinafter referred to as “normal victory effect”) is executed. For example, in the normal state, when the effect that the main character MC wins is executed and the jackpot gaming state is controlled, the jackpot gaming state that is controlled by executing the reverse winning effect is controlled by executing the normal winning effect. The number of rounds executed may be larger than the big hit gaming state, or the expected number of balls to be paid out may be larger.

  (7) In the said embodiment, what displayed the numerical value of a round was shown as a specific display which alert | reports the number of rounds in a 1st game round. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific display for notifying the number of rounds in the first game round is a round-shaped image of a predetermined shape that can specify the number of rounds as long as the number of rounds is clearly notified. The number corresponding to may be displayed. Thus, the specific display for informing the number of rounds in the first game round may be executed in any display form as long as the number of rounds can be informed.

  (8) In the above embodiment, in the second game round, when the number of times of opening is indicated, the display of the round number image 95 as displayed in the first game round is limited, but in the second game round, An image other than the star-shaped icon image shown in FIG. 13 may be used as long as the display can specify the number of times the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened. For example, the number of times that the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened in the second game round may be indicated by a level gauge display such as a level change operation of a bar graph, or a pointer such as a rotation operation of an analog clock hand. It may be shown by display.

  (9) In the above embodiment, when the second round game is executed, an example of executing the display of deleting the character “right hit” in the right hit image 97 and adding the continuous hit ball promotion image 98 is executed. showed that. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the second round game is being executed, the characters “right-handed” in the right-handed image 97 are not deleted, and the display area is used to continue “right-handed. In other words, a display for adding a character to the original character display area may be executed.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, an example of executing the over-winning notification effect in the same effect mode for the over-winning notification in the first round game and the over-winning notification in the second round game has been shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the presentation mode may be different between the over winning notification in the first round game and the over winning notification in the second round game.

  (11) About the over-winning notification in the second round game, in addition to the image display on the effect display device 9, a predetermined notification may be output together with the player in order to increase the player's advantage. Further, regarding the continuous hitting ball promotion image 98 in the second round game, in addition to the image display on the effect display device 9, a specific variable winning ball device 20 is specified so as not to leave the special variable winning ball device 20 without noticing the open state. A notification sound (such as a warning sound) may be output together.

  (12) In the above embodiment, when the right-handed notification means is provided with the light-emitting notification means for notifying the right-handed emission by causing a specific lamp (light-emitting means) to emit light, the data capacity For the purpose of reducing the number, winning over, reducing the control burden, etc., the light emission notification effect mode of the light emission notification means may not be changed between the first round game and the second round game. Similarly, when the right-handed image display arrow having a small size is displayed instead of the large-size right-handed image display arrow as shown in FIG. In addition, for the purpose of reducing the data capacity, over winning, reducing the control burden, etc., the display mode of the right-handed image display with a small size may not be changed between the first round game and the second round game.

  (13) The effect control during the round as shown in FIG. 20 is for the big hit gaming state, and in the big hit gaming state, various kinds of effects can be expected during the second round game where substantially one winning can be expected. In the example shown in FIG. 13, when the small hit is performed so that the player cannot substantially get out, the performance mode is executed for the second round game. There is no need to perform the production.

  (14) In FIG. 2, an example is shown in which the big hit gaming state in which all types of big hits are opened 16 times is executed, and the number of balls to be played differs depending on the number of substantial rounds. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the types of jackpots that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 include, in addition to the jackpots shown in FIG. Other types of jackpots may be selectable, such as jackpots that are three rounds in a jackpot gaming state with all three rounds in effect.

  (15) In the above embodiment, the release pattern in which one game ball can be won in the second game round with an open time of 1.8 seconds has been described. However, the opening time of the second game round is not limited to this, and the opening time other than 1.8 seconds depends on the mode of the flow path of the ball to the special variable winning ball device 20 and the arrangement mode of the game nail. It may be changed.

  (16) In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, in the post-round processing, the effect mode is changed at the time of switching from the first game round to the second game round (for example, the remaining number of rounds from the round number image 95 is released). Although an example of executing the process of changing to several images 95A, etc. has been shown, the present invention is not limited to this, and such a process may be executed at the end of the in-round process.

  (17) In the above embodiment, the production control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the board on which the circuit for controlling the production apparatus is mounted. You may mount on one board | substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. Alternatively, two substrates, the second effect control substrate, may be provided.

  (18) In the above embodiment, in order to notify the microcomputer for effect control of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of pseudo-ream, etc., one change is made when the change is started. Although an example in which a pattern command is transmitted has been shown, a variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer using two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notification by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slide effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching) A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. In the game control microcomputer, the change time is notified by each of two commands, and the specific change mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control microcomputer. Also good. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced. In the configuration in which the change pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer by two commands in this way, the determination result of the display result by the effect process at the time of winning in the second command after transmitting the first command, Alternatively, the prefetch determination information such as the variation pattern type may be transmitted, and the prefetch notice effect may be executed based on the reception of the second command. Here, the pseudo-ream is a pseudo display that is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is a single fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. Abbreviation for continuous variation. Further, the slip refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol is stopped in the variable display.

  (19) As the present embodiment, a gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described, but the game media is enclosed and the game media is You may employ | adopt the enclosure type game machine which adds a game point (score), without paying out at hand. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the ball launching operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of the winning.

  (20) In the above-described embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols and effect symbols “1” to “9” are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed is shown. It cannot be caught. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to display a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, the variable display may be performed by alternately lighting and blinking the one type of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variation display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be a thing.

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

  (22) In the above embodiment, after the variable display result is derived and displayed when it is determined that the display result of the variable display is to be a promiscuous jackpot, the probabilistic state is controlled unconditionally after the jackpot gaming state ends. An example of probability variation state control is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation determination device that is controlled to the probability variation state when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through a specific area provided in the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 20. Type probabilistic state control may be performed.

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

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 20 special variable winning ball apparatus, 560 microcomputer for game control, 100 microcomputer for production control.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Predetermined display means capable of performing a plurality of types of predetermined displays having different contents;
Effect execution means for executing an effect related to any of the predetermined displays;
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The production execution means
By changing any display mode of the plurality of types of predetermined displays, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect that suggests which effect related to the predetermined display is executed,
When the suggestion effect is executed, a display corresponding to a change in display mode of the predetermined display is executed in a display other than the predetermined display.

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