JP2019141489A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of improving game amusement properties.SOLUTION: A game machine 1 capable of executing variable display includes performance display means 5, specific display means capable of displaying specific display corresponding to the variable display on the performance display means 5, and performance control means 120 for controlling the performance. The specific display means can display the specific display in a first display mode and in a second display mode different from the first display mode, and the performance control means 120 can execute an action performance that acts on the specific display and a visibility change performance that changes at least part of the visibility of the performance display means 5 when the display mode of the specific display is changed from the first display mode to the second display mode, and can execute the visibility change performance when executing the action performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-27

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of executing variable display.

  Some conventional gaming machines can execute an action effect acting on a specific display corresponding to a variable display, and the display mode of the specific display can be changed by the action of the action effect (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ).

JP-A-2015-171589

  However, Patent Document 1 has a problem in that it is not possible to improve amusement interests because the effect effect of the effect is insufficient.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the gaming interest.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a gaming machine according to means 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine capable of executing variable display (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
Effect display means (for example, image display device 5);
Specific display means (for example, active display area 81SG5F, first reserved storage display area 81SG5D, and second reserved storage display area 81SG5U) )When,
Production control means for controlling production (for example, production control CPU 120);
With
The specific display means can display the specific display in a first display mode (for example, white) and a second display mode (for example, blue or red) different from the first display mode,
The production control means includes
When the display mode of the specific display changes from the first display mode to the second display mode, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (L), the effect 81SG603 Active display area 81SG5F)
A visibility change effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (M) or FIG. 8-27 (N)) that changes the visibility of at least a part of the effect display means. Vibration display effect that vibrates the entire image to the left and right)
The visibility change effect can be executed when the effect effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-27 (L) to 8-27 (N), the active display area 81SG5F is stuck with 槍 81SG603). (The part where the entire image displayed on the image display device 5 vibrates left and right)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to improve the production effect and improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means 1,
The production control means includes
As shown in the first mode (for example, FIGS. 8-27 (J) and 8-27 (K)), the reed 81SG603 flies toward the active display area 81SG5F.演出 81SG603 is active and the second mode is different from the first mode (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-27 (J) and 8-27 (L)), the 槍 81SG603 is active. The display area 81SG5F flies toward the display area 81SG603 can be executed in the active display area 81SG5F.
When the suggestion effect is executed in the second aspect, the action effect and the visibility change effect are executed at a higher rate than when the suggestion effect is executed in the first aspect (for example, FIG. 8). As shown in -27 and FIG. 8-28, when the heel 81SG603 does not pierce the active display area 81SG5F, the effect and vibration display effects are not executed, while when the ridge 81SG603 pierces the active display area 81SG5F The part where the production and the vibration display production are executed)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the effect form of the suggestion effect, and to improve the game entertainment.
Note that when the suggestion effect is executed in the second mode, the action effect and the visibility change effect are executed at a higher rate than when the suggestion effect is executed in the first mode. When executed in step 1, the action effect and the visibility change effect are executed at a rate of 100%, and when the suggestion effect is executed in the first mode, the effect effect and the visibility change effect are executed at a rate of 0%. Is executed, that is, the action effect and the visibility change effect are not executed.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or means 2,
The production control means includes
As the effect for the specific display, a special effect (for example, an effect of changing the size or shape of the active display area 81SG5F as shown in Modification 2) is executed, which is different from the effect effect and the visibility change effect. Is possible,
The action effect, the visibility change effect, and the special effect can be executed during one variable display (for example, as shown in the second modification, together with the action effect and the vibration display effect, the size of the active display area 81SG5F). (A part that enables execution of the effect of changing the sheath shape during the variable display of 1)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the number of effects executed during one variable display, and to improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine described in means 3,
The effect control means does not execute the action effect during the execution of the special effect (for example, as shown in the modified example 2, an effect (for example, an active display area 81SG5F as well as an effect effect and a vibration display effect) When an effect such as an effect that changes the size or shape of the active display area 81SG5F) can be executed during one variable display, the action effect is not executed during the execution of the effect for the active display area 81SG5F. (The part that shifts each production execution period)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the effect periods of the special effect and the effect effect from overlapping, so that it is possible to attract the player's attention to the special effect and improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 4,
The specific display is a display (for example, active display area 81SG5F) corresponding to the variable display being executed,
The specific display means displays the specific display in a first specific form during execution of variable display (for example, a portion where light emission of the active display area 81SG5F starts), and displays the specific display when the variable display ends. Displayed in a second specific mode different from the first specific mode (for example, the portion where the light emission of the active display area 81SG5F ends)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the player can clearly recognize that the variable display is being executed by displaying the specific display in the first specific mode, it is possible to improve the gaming interest.

The gaming machine of means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 5,
Reservation storage means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 8-9) capable of storing information relating to variable display as a reservation storage;
Special display means capable of displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold storage (for example, a portion where the production control CPU 120 executes an active display / hold display update process);
With
The production control means includes
When a new variable display is started, an effect display effect (for example, in Modification 3) is displayed in which the hold display displayed on the special display means displays an effect display that shifts to the specific display means as the specific display. Can be performed)
The effect display effect can be executed when the specific display changes from the second specific mode to the first specific mode (for example, as shown in the third modification, the active display area 81SG5F starts to emit light). When the transition effect is executed)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can be noticed by the effect at the time of starting the variable display, and the gaming interest can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 6,
A determination means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes special symbol normal processing) for determining whether or not to be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when starting variable display;
Reservation storage means (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 8-9) capable of storing information relating to variable display as a reservation storage;
Determination means for determining whether or not the variable display corresponding to the on-hold storage is controlled to the advantageous state before the determination means determines (for example, the random number value determination process at the time of winning shown in FIG. Part to execute)
Special display means capable of displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold storage (for example, a portion where the production control CPU 120 executes an active display / hold display update process);
Specific display means capable of displaying a specific display in an area different from the on-hold display during execution of variable display (for example, a portion where the production control CPU 120 executes an active display / on-hold display update process);
With
The specific display means includes
Based on the determination by the determination means, a special effect (for example, a waveform notice effect) for displaying the specific display in a special display mode (for example, saw waves having different sizes);
Based on the determination by the determining means, it is possible to execute a specific effect (for example, an active display area change effect) for displaying the specific display in a specific display mode (for example, blue or red) different from the special display mode. ,
The specific display has higher visibility than the hold display (for example, the active display area 81SG5F is displayed at the center in the left-right direction at the lower part of the image display device 5 and has a display area larger than each hold display. Because it ’s large, the player ’s visibility is higher than each hold indication)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the special display and the specific effect are executed by displaying the specific display having higher visibility than the hold display in the special display mode or the special display mode, the player's attention is paid to the specific display mode. You can collect and improve your entertainment.

The gaming machine of means 8 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to means 7,
The action effect is an effect that causes an action display (for example, the color ball 81SG931 shown in the first modification) to act on the specific display.
The production control means includes
A first pattern (for example, a successful pattern shown in FIG. 8-31 (C) as a first modification) that starts the display of the action display and changes the display mode of the specific display after a predetermined period has elapsed. The display of the action display is started, and can be executed with a second pattern that does not change the display mode of the specific display after a predetermined period of time (for example, the failure pattern shown in FIG. 8-31 (D) as Modification 1). And
After the display of the action display is started, the action display speed with respect to the target specific display can be reduced and displayed at a common timing in a predetermined period of the first pattern and the second pattern ( For example, as a modified example 1, a part for executing the deceleration control shown in FIG. 8-31 (B)),
When displaying the action display at a reduced speed, at least one of the specific display and the action display as a target, and the display other than the specific display and the action display as a target is displayed. Can be displayed by changing the display mode before displaying the action display at a reduced speed (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-31 (B) as a first modification, the action display speed is reduced). Display part other than the hold display, the active display area 81SG5F, and the display mode other than the color ball 81SG931)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the interest of the game can be improved by changing the action display. In addition, it is possible to effectively ask whether or not the target specific display changes.

A gaming machine according to means 9 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 8,
The production control means includes
The speed of the action display can be displayed by decelerating over a first period (for example, 3 seconds) and a second period (for example, 5 seconds) different from the first period,
When the action effect is executed with the first pattern, the action display speed is reduced over the second period and displayed at a higher rate than when the action effect is executed with the second pattern. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 33 as the first modification, when the action effect is executed in the first pattern, the color is applied for 5 seconds at a higher rate than when the action effect is executed in the second pattern. The part that performs the deceleration of the speed of the ball 81SG931)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can be noticed during the period in which the speed of action display is reduced, so that the gaming interest can be improved.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a figure which shows the image display apparatus in this Embodiment. It is a block diagram in an effect control board. (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number (A) is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern, (B) is a figure which shows the reliability for every reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the contents of various jackpots. (A) is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a data storage area for effect control, (B) is a diagram showing a configuration of a start winning reception command buffer, (C) is a configuration of an active display buffer FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows a part of effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice setting process. (A) is a figure which shows the decision ratio of a waveform notice effect, (B) is a figure which shows the decision ratio of a hold display notice effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a waveform notice effect execution process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an active display area change effect determination process. (A) is a figure which shows the determination ratio of an active display area change effect, and m (B) is a figure which shows the execution determination ratio of a suggestion effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a development place suggestion effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of a development place suggestion effect. (A) is a figure which shows the production pattern of the 1st development suggestion effect, (B) is a figure which shows the production pattern of the 2nd development suggestion production, (C) is the 1st development suggestion production and the first It is a figure which shows the production pattern of 2 development destination suggestion productions. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display process. Timing chart during variable display. (A) is a figure which shows the frame buffer area | region at the time of non-execution of a vibration display effect, (B) is a figure which shows the frame buffer area at the time of execution of a vibration display effect. It is a figure which shows the effect display aspect in the image display apparatus in the time of variable display. It is a figure which shows the effect display aspect in the image display apparatus in the time of variable display. It is a figure which shows the effect display aspect in the image display apparatus in the time of variable display. It is a figure which shows the effect display aspect in the image display apparatus in the time of variable display. It is a figure which shows the effect display aspect in the image display apparatus in the time of variable display. It is a figure which shows the effect display aspect in the image display apparatus in the time of variable display. It is a figure which shows the effect display aspect in the image display apparatus in the variable display in the modification 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the pending | holding change aspect determination table in the modification 1. It is a figure which shows the deceleration period determination table in the modification 1.

(Basic explanation)
First, a basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (which is also a configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

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

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

  The “variable display” of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Examples of the fluctuation include an update display of a plurality of symbols, a scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, and enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols. In the case of a special symbol or a variation of a normal symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scroll-displayed or updated, or one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. Note that the variation includes an aspect in which a certain symbol is blinked. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped as a display result (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). Note that variable display may be expressed as variable display or fluctuation.

  The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as “second special symbol”. In addition, the special figure game using the first special figure is referred to as a “first special figure game”, and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a “second special figure game”. There may be one kind of special symbol display device that performs variable display of special symbols.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), and the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

  For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, decorative symbols (such as symbols indicating numbers) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbols. The variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, up and down) Direction scroll display and update display). Note that the special display game and the variable display of the decorative symbols executed in synchronism are collectively referred to simply as variable display.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, there may be provided a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display for which execution is suspended and an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. The hold display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display compatible display corresponding to the variable display.

  The number of variable displays that are held is also called the number of stored memories. The number of reserved memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as a first reserved memory number, and the number of reserved memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as a second reserved memory number. The total of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is also referred to as the total reserved memory number.

  In addition, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2, and the first hold indicator 25A indicates the number of LEDs lit. To display the first reserved memory number, and the second reserved indicator 25B displays the second reserved memory number according to the number of lit LEDs.

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

  The winning ball apparatus 6A forms a first start winning opening that is maintained in a certain open state in which a game ball can always enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number of (for example, three) prize balls are paid out and the first special game can be started.

  The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second start winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball apparatus 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the movable wing piece is in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is off, the tip of the movable wing piece Is close to the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball enters the closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port (also referred to as the second starting winning port is closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening when the movable blade piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the on state (second starting ball). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B is not limited to the one having an electric tulip type accessory as long as it changes between a closed state and an open state.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four places in the lower left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning ports 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning entrance. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become.

  When game balls enter the big prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When game balls enter the big prize opening, for example, more prize balls are paid out than when game balls enter the first start prize opening, the second start prize opening, and the general prize opening 10, for example.

  The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as “winning”. In particular, winning at the starting port (first starting winning port, second starting winning port starting port) is also referred to as starting winning.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and variably displays normal symbols as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from the special symbols. A normal symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9” or a lighting pattern such as “−”. The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off. Such variable display of normal symbols is also called a general game.

  On the left side of the image display device 5, a passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the usual game is executed.

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

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

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

  At a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2, a movable body 32 that operates in accordance with the performance is provided.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 that is operated by a player or the like in order to launch a game ball toward the game area by the hitting ball launching device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. ) Is provided. Below the upper plate, there is provided a hitting ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a push button 31B is provided that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31 </ b> A and the push button 31 </ b> B are provided as detection means for detecting the player's operation (operation, etc.), but other detection means may be provided.

(Outline of game progress)
A game ball is launched toward the game area by a rotation operation by the player to the hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, a normal game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In the case where the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the previous execution of the usual game, etc. (when the game ball passes through the pass gate 41 but the usual game based on the pass cannot be executed immediately). The usual game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In this ordinary game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per ordinary symbol (ordinary symbol losing symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. When the “normal hit” is reached, an opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period (the second start winning opening is opened).

  When a game ball enters the first start winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

  If a game ball enters (wins) a start winning opening during a period during which a special figure game is being executed or during a period where a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, which will be described later, is controlled (a start winning has occurred) In the case where the special game based on the start prize cannot be immediately executed), the special game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In a special game, if a specific special symbol (a jackpot symbol, for example, “7”, the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type to be described later) is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, it will be a “hit” symbol. If a predetermined special symbol different from (a small hit symbol, for example, “2”) is stopped and displayed, “small hit” is obtained. In addition, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, “-”) different from the big hit symbol or the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed, it is “lost”.

  After the display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the big hit gaming state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit gaming state.

  In the big hit game state, the player can obtain a prize ball by causing the game ball to enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the big hit gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state, and the longer the opening upper limit period, the more advantageous for the player.

  Note that a “big hit” is set as the big hit type. For example, a number of types of opening of the big prize opening (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) and gaming state after the big hit gaming state (described later, normal state, short-time state, probability change state, etc.) are prepared, and depending on them Type is set. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type that can obtain many prize balls, or a jackpot type that has few prize balls or hardly obtains prize balls.

  In the small hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in the case of some big hit types (the number of times of opening of the big prize opening is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the big prize opening is also the same. Etc.), the grand prize opening is opened. Similar to the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the “small hit”.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, depending on the big hit type, it may be controlled to a short time state or a probable change state.

  In the short-time state, control (short-time control) is executed to shorten the average special figure change time (period during which the special figure is changed) compared to the normal state. In the short-time state, by reducing the average normal map change time (period in which the normal map is changed) from the normal state, or by improving the probability of “per normal map” in the normal game, than the normal state, Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easy for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. The short-time state is a state advantageous for the player because the variation efficiency of the special symbol (especially the second special symbol) is improved.

  In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time reduction control, probability variation control is executed in which the probability that the display result is “big hit” is higher than in the normal state. The probability variation state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is likely to be a “hit” in addition to the improvement of the variation efficiency of the special symbol.

  The short-time state or the probability change state continues until any one end condition such as that a predetermined number of special game has been executed and the next big hit game state has been established. A game whose end condition is that a predetermined number of special game has been executed is also referred to as a number of cuts (short time cut, number change probability change, etc.).

  The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as a big hit gaming state advantageous for the player, a short-time state, a probable change state, etc., and the display result in the ordinary game is “per ordinary figure”. The pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game is “big hit” is the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return after power-on) This is the same control as when the process was not executed.

  A state in which the probability variation control is being executed is also referred to as a high probability state, and a state in which the probability variation control is not being performed is also referred to as a low probability state. The state where the time reduction control is executed is also referred to as a high base state, and the state where the time reduction control is not executed is also referred to as a low base state. By combining these, it is said that the short-time state is a low-accuracy base state, the probability variation state is a high-accuracy high-base state, the normal state is a low-accuracy-low base state, and so on. The highly accurate state and the low base state are also referred to as a highly accurate low base state.

  After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special game is “small hit” is controlled continuously (however, “small hit” occurs) If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times, the gaming state is naturally changed). It should be noted that there is no “small hit” as the display result of the special game.

  Note that the gaming state may change based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big prize opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, the game ball may be controlled to be in a probable change state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects for notifying the progress of the game or exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or instead of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 This may be performed by turning on / off the light, and the operation of the movable body 32.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special game or the first game is produced as an effect executed in accordance with the progress of the game. Corresponding to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decorative symbols is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the fixed decorative symbol (a combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable decorative symbol display ) Is also stopped (derived).

  In the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end thereof, the variable display mode of the decorative design may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for decorative symbols that have not been stopped yet when the decorative symbols stopped on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of a jackpot combination described later. It is a mode that is continuing.

  In addition, a reach effect is executed in response to the above-described reach mode during variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special figure game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) according to the production mode becomes “big hit” (also called the big hit reliability or the big hit expectation). Different types of reach production are executed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach with higher hit reliability than normal reach.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, a predetermined decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration) The display result of the variable display of the symbol is “big hit”). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, “7”, etc.) are stopped and displayed together on predetermined active lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

  In the case of “probable big hit”, which is controlled to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state, odd numbers of decorative symbols (for example, “7”, etc.) are all stopped and displayed, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, In the case of a “non-probable big hit (normal big hit)” that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, “6”, etc.) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as probability variation symbols, and even-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as non-probable variation symbols (normal symbols). After becoming a reach mode with a non-probable variation pattern, a promotion effect that finally becomes a “probability large hit” may be executed.

  When the display result of the special game is “small hit”, as a display result of variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5, a fixed decorative symbol (for example, “ 1 3 5 "etc.) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is" small hit "). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eye are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes “big hit” of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit gaming state in the same manner as the small hit gaming state) and when it becomes “small hit” A common fixed decorative symbol may be derived and displayed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is not the reach mode, but the non-reach combination fixed display pattern (“ (Also referred to as “non-reach lose”) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be “non-reach lose”). Further, when the display result is “losing”, after the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode, the predetermined reach combination (“reach loss”) that is not a big hit combination is displayed as the variable display display result of the decorative design. In other cases, the fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as “definitely”) is stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is “reach lose”).

  The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). As other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed during variable display of decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the big hit reliability in the variable display being executed, and a pre-read notice effect for notifying the big hit reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display for which execution is suspended). As the pre-reading notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

  Further, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative design during the variable display of the decorative design and then restarting the variable display, the single variable display is made to appear as a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. A pseudo-continuous effect may be executed.

  Even during the big hit game state, the big hit effect for informing the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit effect, an effect for notifying the number of rounds or a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state may be executed. In addition, during the small hit game state, the small hit effect during the small hit game state is executed. In addition, the big hit game in the small hit game state and a part of the big hit type (a big hit type of the big hit gaming state in the same manner as the small hit gaming state, for example, a big hit type in which the subsequent gaming state is a high probability state) By executing a common effect with the state, the player may not know whether the current state is the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, a common effect is executed after the end of the small hit gaming state and after the end of the big hit gaming state, so that it is not possible to identify whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. May be.

  Further, for example, when a special game or the like is not being executed, a demonstration (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demonstration effect is executed).

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

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-described game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of holding), execution of a general game (including management of holding), jackpot A gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming state, and the like). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

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

  The CPU 103 performs a process for controlling the progress of the game (a process for realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as later-described variation patterns, later-described effect control commands, and various tables referred to when making various determinations described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period even when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. Note that all or a part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

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

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

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

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

  The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) sends an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as part of the control of the progress of the game. 12 is supplied. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The production control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type), a variation pattern used when the special figure game is executed (details will be described later) )), A game status (for example, start and end of variable display, open status of a big prize opening, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, gaming state), a command specifying an error, and the like.

  The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives production control commands, and produces productions (various productions according to the progress of the game) based on the received production control commands. (Including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, notification of power failure recovery, etc.).

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

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

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (signals output when an operation by the player is detected and indicating the operation content as appropriate). The control unit 123 may be instructed.

  The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

  The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display the effect image by supplying the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or a lamp signal (a signal designating the lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

  The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the audio designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let

  The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the ramp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the ramp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls audio output and lamp on / off.

  The production control CPU 120 executes sound output, lamp on / off control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.) and control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do it.

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

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

  Substrates other than the main board 11 such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14 are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(Operation)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operations of the main board 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated and the CPU 103 executes game control main processing. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

  In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets the interruption prohibited (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, etc.), setting for making the RAM 102 accessible.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on while the clear switch is on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), an initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

  Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

  If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop process immediately before it becomes unable to operate due to the stop of the power supply. In the power supply stop process, a process for turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process for the RAM 102, and the like are executed. Data protection processing includes addition of error detection codes (checksum, parity bits, etc.) and processing for backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data (including various flags and various timer states) for progressing the game, but also the status of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed using the error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

  If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). As a result, when the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped and the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is resumed from the state before the recovery by executing the game control timer interrupt processing described later. Will be.

  And CPU103 transmits the production control command which instruct | indicates the recovery | restoration from a power interruption to the production control board 12 (step S7). In conjunction with this, an effect control command for designating a backed-up gaming state before power interruption, or an effect control for designating the display result of the special figure game being executed when the special figure game is being executed. A command may be transmitted. These commands can use the same commands as those set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command for specifying the time of recovery from the power interruption, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the power recovery from the power interruption has been made or is being recovered from the power interruption. To display the screen. The effect control CPU 120 may perform an appropriate screen display based on the effect control command.

  After finishing the restoration process or the initialization process and transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and an interrupt is permitted (step S12). ). Thereafter, the loop processing is started. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. Whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S21). Subsequently, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed by executing a predetermined main-side error process, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrence of jackpot) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of winnings) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed) is output (step S23).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing management of special symbol game execution and suspension, control of a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, control of a gaming state, etc. Later).

  Following the special symbol process, a normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process for each timer interruption, thereby managing the execution and holding of the ordinary game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passing gate 41), The opening control of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on “per figure” is enabled. The ordinary game is executed by driving the normal symbol display device 20, and the ordinary figure display number is displayed by turning on the ordinary symbol display device 25C.

  After executing the normal symbol process, a process when a power interruption occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, or the like may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt process. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may transmit and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

  In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting occurrence of a start winning, storing hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold memory number is executed. When a start winning occurs, a random number value for determining a display result (including a jackpot type) and a variation pattern is extracted and stored as hold information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process for determining in advance a display result or a variation pattern may be executed. After storing the hold information and the number of reserved memories, transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command for designating determination results such as the occurrence of a start prize, the number of reserved memories, and the prefetch determination is performed on the effect control board 12. . The effect control command at the time of a start winning set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. Is transmitted.

  After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S <b> 110 to S <b> 120) of the special symbol process, transmission settings for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 are performed.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game is determined based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” based on the random number value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when “big hit” is assumed Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a confirmed special symbol (any one of the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, or the lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1”, and the special symbol normal process ends. The special game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). In addition, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special figure game may be established in order of winning (also referred to as winning order digestion).

  When various determinations are made based on random number values, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which determination values to be compared with random number values are assigned to the determination results) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, one of multiple types of variation patterns can be selected using a random value for determining the variation pattern based on the result of prior determination of whether the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. The process to decide on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the variation pattern setting process ends.

  Fluctuation patterns include special game execution time (special graphic variable time) (also the execution time of decorative symbol variable display), decorative symbol variable display mode (such as presence / absence of reach), and variable decorative symbol display The content of the production (the type of reach production, etc.) is designated and is also called a variable display pattern.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. This includes the process of measuring. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. When the time elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”, and the special symbol variation process is terminated.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and stops (displays) the definite special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. The process to set for is included. When the display result is “big hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is “small hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When the display result is “lost”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. When the display result is “small hit” or “losing”, the gaming state is also updated when the time reduction state or the probability variation state is controlled and when the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop process ends.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for jackpots includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state and setting the open winning opening based on the fact that the display result is “hit” It is. When the big prize opening is in an open state, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an open upper limit period in which the big winning opening is opened or an upper limit execution number of rounds is set corresponding to which of the big hit types. When these settings are finished, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and the big hit release pre-processing is finished.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring an elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, a number of game balls detected by the measured elapsed time and the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the prize winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the prize winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, The processing during the jackpot release is terminated.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit-opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big winning opening is opened has reached the set upper limit execution number, and when the upper limit execution number is reached, the big hit game state The process etc. which perform the setting for ending are included. When the round execution count does not reach the upper limit execution count, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, whereas when the round execution count reaches the upper limit execution count, the special figure process flag value is updated. The value is updated to “7”. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the processing after the big hit release ends.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The jackpot end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect is executed as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. This includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the jackpot end processing ends.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the display result is “small hit”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”, and the small hit release pre-processing ends.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When the big prize opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit gaming state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”, and the small hit opening process ends.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. This small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state is executed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the small hit end processing ends.

(Main operations of the production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32 such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for performing a predetermined operation check is executed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and awaits.

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

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command can be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process or the like. Turn on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the gaming state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background according to the gaming state.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S75, an effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, and the movable body 32 Control for operating various effect devices, such as the drive operation, is performed. In addition, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to an effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11 are performed on the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices.

  Following the effect control process in step S76, an effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S73. Another process may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main board 11. Further, a process for displaying a hold display is executed based on the hold memory number specified from the effect control command.

  After executing the process of step S161, the CPU 120 for effect control selects and executes one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for specifying the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative design in the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”, and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative design (determined decorative design), the variable display mode of the decorative design, the reach effect and various The presence / absence of execution of various effects such as a notice effect, its mode, execution start timing and the like are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. Thereafter, based on the set production control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”, and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, driving the movable body 32, outputting sound and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and issuing a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effects control during variable display of decorative symbols, such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by the output, is executed. After such effect control is performed, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the effect control pattern, or a command specifying stop display of the final decorative symbols is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to what has been done, the definite decorative symbol that is the display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. When the definite decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, and the effect process during variable display ends.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has been received from the main board 11. When an effect control command designating starting a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state is received, if the command designates the start of a big hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is set to “6”. Update to "". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the small hit. Also, when the command waiting time of the command has passed without receiving a command specifying that the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is started, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is “losing”. Thus, the value of the production process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the waiting process per special figure is terminated.

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the setting contents. . Also, in the small hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command to end the small hit gaming state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. It is updated to a certain “5”, and the small hit effect production process is terminated.

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the set content. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the small hit end effect process is ended.

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot game state, and executes various effect controls in the jackpot game state based on the set contents. Also, in the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command for ending the big hit gaming state from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing. 7 ", and the big hit effect processing is terminated.

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state, and performs various effects control of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot gaming state based on the set contents. Run. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”, which is the initial value, and the ending effect process ends.

(Modification of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the basic description above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, but encloses the game media and gives points based on the occurrence of winnings. It may be an enclosed game machine.

  Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating “−”) is displayed during variable display of the special symbol, and variable display may be performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Further, in the case where the symbol is displayed during variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (a symbol indicating “−” may not be displayed as a display result).

  In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated in accordance with the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbols are stopped in response to the stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.).

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

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

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

(Description of features)
Next, the characteristic part in this Embodiment is demonstrated. FIG. 8A is a front view of the image display device 5 in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8A, a first reserved storage display area 81SG5D and a second reserved storage display area 81SG5U are set in two places on the left and right of the display area of the image display device 5 in the present embodiment. . In the first hold memory display area 81SG5D and the second hold memory display area 81SG5U, a hold display for displaying the variable display hold memory number (special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special game is performed. Further, an active display area 81SG5F for displaying a hold display corresponding to the hold storage during the variable display as an active display is displayed at the center in the left-right direction at the lower part of the image display device 5.

  Here, the suspension of variable display corresponding to the special game is such that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B. ) Is generated based on the starting prize. In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special game or a variable display of decorative symbols is established, but a variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In the present embodiment, the hold display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening is a round white display, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening ( The hold display generated based on the start winning due to the entry) is similarly a round white display. In addition, the active display area 81SG5F in the present embodiment is formed in a hemisphere having a display area larger than each hold display. That is, the active display area 81SG5F in the present embodiment is displayed at the center of the left and right direction in the lower part of the image display device 5 and has a display area larger than each hold display. Visibility from the person is high. That is, the visibility in the present embodiment indicates the ease of recognition by the line of sight from the player. For this reason, the active display area 81SG5F is larger than the hold display as in the present embodiment, is displayed at a position that is more easily visible to the player than the hold display, and has a higher luminance than the hold display. And so on.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, the effect control board 12 includes an effect control microcomputer 81SG81 including an effect control CPU 120 and a RAM 122. In the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 operates according to a program stored in the built-in ROM 121, and receives an effect control command via the input circuit 81SG260. Among these, the ROM 121 stores data relating to images displayed on the image display device 5 in various effects, time charts such as display start timing and end timing, and the like for each effect type. A cancel counter is stored. In addition, the display control CPU 120 causes the display control unit 123 to perform display control such as generation of an image to be displayed on the image display device 5 and adjustment of backlight emission intensity (not shown) based on the effect control command. Implement the process.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, the display control unit 123 stores data such as characters (image data such as people, animals, characters, figures, symbols, and CG data) as image element data used as sprite images. The display control circuit is configured together with the CGROM 81SG205 and the SDRAM 81SG210 (synchronous DRAM) used as the frame buffer area 81SG501 (VRAM area, see FIG. 8-24).

  The effect control CPU 120 outputs a command for reading necessary data from the image data ROM 81SG263 storing various image data in accordance with the received effect control command to the display control unit 123. The image data ROM 81SG263 stores in advance character image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 5, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including decorative designs), and background image image data. It is ROM for keeping it. The display control unit 123 reads out image data from the image data ROM 81SG263 in accordance with a command from the effect control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 executes display control based on the read image data.

  The display control unit 123 is a system register 81SG202 in which various settings of the display control unit 123 are stored, attributes (parameters used when drawing a character, character drawing order, number of colors, scaling ratio, Attribute data 81SG203 in which data (pallet number, coordinates, etc.) are stored, a drawing control unit 81SG206 for controlling drawing of an image in a drawing area (to be described later) in the frame buffer area 81SG501, and CG data stored in the CGROM 81SG205 are framed. A video signal (R (red), G (green), and B) for displaying image data stored in a display area (to be described later) of the data transfer control unit 81SG211 and the frame buffer area 81SG501, which controls the transfer to the buffer area 81SG501. (Blue ) Signal and an output control unit 81SG213 for outputting a synchronizing signal, an integrated circuit such as a DA converter 81SG214 is mounted for outputting a video signal outputted from the output control unit 81SG213 to the image display device 5 is converted into an analog signal.

  A system bus and a CG bus are provided inside the display control unit 123, and the system bus and the CG bus are connected to the CPU (production control CPU 120) of the production control microcomputer 81SG81 via the CPU interface 81SG201. In addition, the CG bus is connected to the CGROM 81SG205 via the CG bus interface 81SG204. A system register 81SG202 is connected to the system bus, and an attribute register 81SG203 is connected to the CG bus, so that the effect control CPU 120 can access the system register 81SG202 and the attribute register 81SG203.

  The drawing control unit 81SG206, the data transfer control unit 81SG211 and the output control unit 81SG213 are connected to the system bus so that the system register 81SG202 can be accessed. The drawing control unit 81SG206 and the data transfer control unit 81SG211 are connected to the CG bus so that the CGROM 81SG205 and the attribute register 81SG203 can be accessed.

  Further, a VRAM bus is further provided in the display control unit 123, and the VRAM bus is connected to the SDRAM 81SG210 via the VRAM bus interface 81SG209. A drawing control unit 81SG206, a data transfer control unit 81SG211 and an output control unit 81SG213 are connected to the VRAM bus so that the frame buffer area 81SG501 of the SDRAM 81SG210 can be accessed via the VRAM bus.

  The system register 81SG202 includes a system control register for storing instructions such as initial setting, drawing, and data transfer, an interrupt control register for storing an output instruction for an interrupt signal to be described later, a drawing area in the frame buffer area 81SG501, and palette data. A drawing register for storing an arrangement area, a transfer address for data transfer, a data transfer register for storing a transfer destination address, a display register for storing a display area in the frame buffer area 81SG501, and the like are allocated. .

  The CPU interface 81SG201 outputs a V blank interrupt signal to the effect control CPU 120 at each start of V blank (an image update period) and outputs various other interrupt signals to the effect control CPU 120. To do. The output control unit 81SG213 performs display processing for outputting the image data of the frame buffer area 81SG501 specified by the display register as a video signal.

  The frame buffer area 81SG501 of the SDRAM 81SG210 has a palette area in which palette data is arranged, a character buffer in which necessary characters are read from the CGROM 81SG205 and stored, and palette data when the drawing control unit 81SG206 draws an image. Areas such as a CG buffer for temporarily storing (data defining the character display color) and for temporarily storing CG data when the drawing control unit 81SG206 draws an image are allocated. It has been.

  Further, as will be described later, a first drawing area (first image buffer area) in which image data to be displayed on the image display device 5 is stored is allocated to the frame buffer area 81SG501. By being designated by the display register, an image drawn and stored in the drawing area is displayed on the image display device 5.

  As described above, the production control CPU 120 can access the system register 81SG202 and the attribute register 81SG203 via the CPU interface 81SG201, and these systems according to the process data defining the display pattern of the image display device 5 described above. The display control unit 123 is indirectly controlled by storing execution instructions and necessary data in the register 81SG202 and the attribute register 81SG203.

  In the process data, the setting contents performed by the effect control CPU 120 for the system register 81SG202 and the attribute register 81SG203 are defined for each V blank. The setting contents of the system register 81SG202 include drawing, data transfer commands, CG data and palette data for performing data transfer, and attribute settings. The setting contents of the attribute register 81SG203 are attributes, that is, parameters used when drawing a character.

  In the process data, an attribute is set so that the image is updated every V blank. For this reason, the image is updated every V blank.

  Here, the drawing control will be briefly described. In order for the drawing control unit 81SG206 to perform the drawing process, it is necessary that characters necessary for drawing be arranged in the frame buffer area 81SG501. That is, it is necessary to place a character serving as the source data of the sprite image in the frame buffer area 81SG501.

  For this reason, when performing various effects, the CPU 120 for effect control issues a transfer command from the CGROM 81SG205 to the frame buffer area 81SG501 for all the characters necessary for executing the effect. Along with this, all the characters necessary for the performance execution are arranged in the frame buffer area 81SG501 by the data transfer control unit 81SG211. When performing an effect, the same character is often used for drawing repeatedly, but the data stored in the CGROM 81SG205 is compressed, and it takes time to read it. By arranging all necessary characters in the frame buffer area 81SG501 at the first stage of performing the production, the time required for drawing can be reduced compared to reading data from the CGROM 81SG205 for each frame. . In this embodiment, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect, the transfer command from the CGROM 81SG205 to the frame buffer area 81SG501 for all the characters necessary for the moving image reproduction is executed. It is also possible to issue a character transfer instruction necessary for each time.

  In order for the drawing control unit 81SG206 to perform the drawing process, it is necessary to set an attribute in the attribute register 81SG203. Since the attribute is different for each V blank, the attribute according to the process data is stored in the attribute register 81SG203 for each V blank.

  Then, after starting the effect, the effect control CPU 120 sets an attribute in the attribute register 81SG203 for each V blank, and then instructs execution of the attribute reading. Along with this, the drawing control unit 81SG206 reads the attribute of the attribute register 81SG203 and instructs the output of the reading end interrupt signal when the reading is completed. In response to this, the effect control CPU 120 commands the execution of drawing, and the drawing control unit 81SG206 draws image data in the drawing area in accordance with the read attribute.

  Next, an effect control command output from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-3 (A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. The command form shown in FIG. 8-3 (A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8-3 (A), the command 8001H is a first change start command that specifies the start of change in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the special symbol variation display in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  The command 8CXXH is a variation display result designation command, and is an effect control command for designating a variation display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), the determination result (preliminary determination result) whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is Different EXT data is set in accordance with a determination result (a jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types of jackpot types in the case of “big hit”.

  In the variable display result designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-3 (B), the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variation display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit A”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit B”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating stoppage (decision) of the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time shortening control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is performed by the time shortening control. On the other hand, a second gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability high base state, short time state) in which probability variation control is not performed is used. In addition, the command 9502H is a third gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (high probability low base state, timeless probability variation state) in which probability variation control is performed while time variation control is not performed, and command 9503H is probability variation and time variation control. It is assumed that the fourth gaming state designation command corresponds to the gaming state in which the control is performed together (highly accurate high base state, time-varying probability changing state).

  The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the big winning opening is opened to notify that the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a jackpot end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  In the jackpot start designation command or jackpot end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result designation command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result or the jackpot type decision result. . Alternatively, in the jackpot start designation command or jackpot end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-decision result and the jackpot type decision result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result designation command. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “16”) in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term opening big hit state. Is set.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred. This is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is established. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred. The second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is established.

  The command B5XXH is an effect control command for notifying the remaining number of time reductions (number of fluctuations), and by setting EXT data corresponding to the remaining number of time reductions (number of fluctuations), the remaining number of time reductions (Variation count) is notified.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the first reserved memory display area 81SG5D or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the second reserved memory display area 81SG5U or the like. The first reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. , Transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. And transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the reserved memory number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

  Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, a total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type (probability variation, non-probability variation or sudden probability) as the determination result at the time of winning. The command C6XXH is a variation category indicating a determination result of whether the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is a variation pattern of “non-reach”, “super-reach”, or “other” as a determination result at the time of winning. It is a command.

  FIG. 8D is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 8-4, in the present embodiment, on the main board 11 side, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern The numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for determining the normal display result is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in a game control counter setting unit (not shown), and updates various numerical data by software so that one of the random values MR1 to MR4. Numerical data indicating a part may be counted.

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65536”. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is used to determine the big hit type as “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, or “non-probable” when the variation display result is “big hit”. It is a random value and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”.

  The random number value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is used to determine whether the fluctuation display result in the normal figure game by the normal symbol display 20 is "per normal figure" or "missing the normal figure". For example, it takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 8-5 is a diagram for explaining the variation pattern and the type of reach in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), in the present embodiment, the non-reach losing variation patterns PA1-1 and PA1 in which the decorative display variable display mode is not the reach mode and the display result is “lost”. -2, the variation pattern PA2-1 to PA2-6, PA3-1 to PA3-4, etc., in which the display pattern of the decorative pattern is changed to the reach mode and the display result is “lost”. , Etc., are prepared, such as fluctuation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-6, PB3-1 to PB3-4, and the like.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), in this embodiment, reach effects such as normal reach, super reach A to super reach E are executed. In this embodiment, the reach effect is also referred to as a suggestion effect suggesting that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. As shown by the number of black stars in FIG. 8-5 (B), the reliability when each reach is executed (normal hit reliability) is normal reach <super reach E <super reach D <super reach C <super. Reach B <super reach A in order. In addition, you may provide the reach which determines that it becomes a big hit.

  In this embodiment, super reach is executed via normal reach. Further, during the reach production of the super reach, the development production that develops (promotes) to a more reliable reach may be executed. Variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-4 and the like, such as variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-4 shown in FIG. 8-5 (A), are variation patterns corresponding to the execution of the development effect. In FIG. 8-5 (A), a variation pattern in which the reliability is developed to a superreach level one level is shown, but a variation pattern in which the reliability is developed in two or more steps is also provided. Further, a variation pattern in which the development effect is executed a plurality of times may be provided.

  In this embodiment, except for the normal reach with the lowest reliability, the title of the reach is notified at a predetermined timing after the reach is established. As shown in FIG. 8-5 (B), the notification mode of the title differs depending on the type of reach. Specifically, the super reach E having the lowest reliability in the super reach is notified of the reach title only by display, and the title of the other super reach is notified by display and voice. In this way, the notification of the title is executed by more production devices in the reach with high reliability than the reach with low reliability. Thereby, a player's expectation can be effectively spoken, and the production effect is improved. Note that the notification mode of the title may be arbitrarily changed depending on the reliability or regardless of the reliability. Further, even in the same reach effect, the notification mode may be changed according to the actual display result or the like. Further, the fonts of the title characters (Gothic, Mincho, etc.) and typefaces (lines, fonts, etc.) may be varied depending on the type of reach.

  The notification of the reach title (title notification) is not limited to indicating the title itself, such as the name of the reach, but may indicate the name of the character appearing in the reach effect, the effect content of the reach effect, or the like.

  FIG. 8-6 illustrates a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, a common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the display result determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special figure is not limited to this. Separate display result determination tables may be used for the figure and the second special figure.

  The display result determination table is determined as a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the special symbol is derived and displayed, it is referred to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table.

  In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, a special figure is displayed depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state (low accuracy state), or a probability variation state (high accuracy state). A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for result determination is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result as to whether or not the special figure display result is controlled as the big hit gaming state. It is data for determination to be assigned. In the display result determination table according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), more determination values are “big hit” than when the game state is the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). Assigned to the special map display result. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is controlled as the “big hit” in the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) to control the big hit gaming state Then, compared to the determined probability (about 1/300 in the present embodiment), the probability of determining that the special figure display result is “big hit” and controlling the big hit gaming state is higher (about 1 in the present embodiment). / 30). That is, in the display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability variation state (high probability state), there is a probability that it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state as compared to the normal state or the short time state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state so as to increase.

  FIG. 8-7 illustrates a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the jackpot type determination table of the present embodiment, when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”, the jackpot type is determined based on the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination. It is a table that is referenced to determine whether or not. In the jackpot type determination table, the special symbol on which the variable display (variable display) is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second Depending on whether it is a special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4B, the numerical value (judgment value) compared with the random value MR2 for jackpot type judgment is “non-probability change”, “probability change big hit A”, “probability big hit B ”is assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types.

  Here, the jackpot type in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 8-7 (B). In the present embodiment, as the jackpot type, high-accuracy control and short-time control are performed after the jackpot gaming state is finished. The probability variation big hit A and the probability variation big hit B which are executed and shift to the high accuracy high base state, and the non-probability variable big hit which is executed only in the time-short control after the big hit gaming state is finished and is shifted to the low accuracy high base state are set. Yes.

  In the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit A” and the big hit gaming state with “non-probable big hit”, as described above, there are 16 rounds of changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player (so-called 16 rounds), which is a recurring normally open jackpot. On the other hand, in the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit B”, as described above, the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player is repeated five times (so-called five rounds). It is a short-term open jackpot. Thus, “probability variation big hit A” may be referred to as 16 rounds (16R) probability variation big hit, and “probability variation big hit B” may be referred to as five rounds (5R) probability variation big hit.

  The high-accuracy control and the time-shortening control executed after the end of the big hit gaming state of the probability changing big hit A and the probability changing big hit B are continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the end of the big hit gaming state. Therefore, when the big hit that has occurred again is the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B, the high-precision control and the short-time control are executed again after the big hit gaming state ends, so the big hit gaming state does not go through the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive resort state that occurs continuously.

  On the other hand, the time-saving control that is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state due to “non-probable big hit” is that a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) or the predetermined number of special illustrations. The game ends when a big hit gaming state is entered before the game is executed.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), “probable big hit A” and “probable big hit B” depend on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. The allocation of judgment values for the jackpot type of “is different. That is, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, a predetermined range of determination values (values in the range of “81” to “100”) are assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B” with a small number of rounds. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special chart, the determination value is not assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the ratio of determining the big hit type as “probable big hit B” with a small number of rounds can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, the big hit type is “probable big hit B” and it is not determined to control the short-term open big hit state with a small number of rounds. In the gaming state where the game ball is likely to enter the second starting prize opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, the game entertainment is reduced by avoiding frequent short-term open big hit states with few prize balls obtained. It can be prevented.

  In the example of setting the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 8-7 (A), the decision value is assigned to the big hit type of “non-probable change” according to whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. Since it is the same regardless of whether or not there is, the probability that it will be a jackpot of non-probability change and the probability that it will be a jackpot of probability change are the same regardless of whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure It is said that.

  Therefore, as described above, the allocation of the determination value to “probability variation big hit B” differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, and “probability big hit A” The allocation of the judgment value to "" differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, and for "probability big hit A" with a large number of rounds, the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure. It is set so that it is easier to determine the case of the case than the case of the first special drawing.

  Even when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a predetermined range of judgment values different from those when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure are assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. May be. For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller judgment value than the case where the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure may be assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. Alternatively, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to the common table data.

  The ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern based on the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination. The variation pattern is selected from among the above-described plural types according to the predetermined determination result. Determine one of the fluctuation patterns.

  Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern determination table, the big hit variation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance that the special figure display result is “big hit”, and the special figure display result is “lost”. A variation pattern determination table for loss used when it is determined in advance is prepared in advance.

  Also, the loss variation pattern determination table includes a loss variation pattern determination table A that is used when the number of reserved memories is 1 or less, and a loss pattern that is used when the total number of reserved memories is 2 or more. A variation pattern determination table B and a loss variation pattern determination table C to be used when the gaming state is a high base state in which time-shortening control is performed are prepared in advance.

  In the variation pattern determination table A for loss, the non-reduction variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), the variation pattern of super reach A loss to the variation pattern of super reach E loss ( PA2-2 to PA2-6, PA3-1 to PA3-4) are assigned a predetermined random value as a determination value in a range that can be taken by the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination. In the variation pattern determination table B for loss, the shortened non-reach variation pattern (PA1-2), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), the super reach A loss variation pattern to the super reach E loss variation pattern ( PA2-2 to PA2-6, PA3-1 to PA3-4) are assigned a predetermined random value as a determination value in a range that can be taken by the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination. Furthermore, in the variation pattern determination table C for loss, more than the variation pattern determination table B for loss in the range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take for the shortened non-reach variation pattern (PA1-2). A random value is assigned as a determination value, and a normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), a super reach A loss variation pattern to a super reach E loss variation pattern (PA2-2 to PA2-6, PA3-1). PA3-4) is assigned the remaining random number value as the determination value in the range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take.

  Further, the RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control data holding area includes a first special figure hold storage unit, a second special figure hold storage unit, a general figure hold storage unit, a game control flag setting unit, a game control timer setting unit, and a game control counter. A setting unit and a game control buffer setting unit are provided.

  The first special figure holding storage unit is a special figure that has not yet started even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball apparatus 6A and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred. Hold data of a game (a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit establishes the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball in association with the hold number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening. The random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, etc., extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 as the hold data This is stored until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data thus stored in the first special figure storage unit indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) To hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to win a big hit.

  The second special figure holding storage unit has a start prize (second start prize) that has not yet started even though a game ball has passed (entered) through the second start prize opening formed by the variable prize ball device 6B. The holding data of the figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit establishes the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball in association with the hold number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening. The random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, etc., extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 as the hold data , Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) To hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to win a big hit.

  Note that the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition due to the passing of the game ball through (entering) the first starting winning opening and the gaming ball passed (entering) through the second starting winning opening. Thus, the hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start port data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning port or the second start winning port may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. .

  The usual figure hold storage unit stores hold information of a usual figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display unit 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the general-purpose hold storage unit is used to determine the general-purpose display result determined by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like based on the passage of the game balls in association with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passing gate 41. Is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The game control timer setting unit is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so as to be updateable by software.

  In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit, random number values that are not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR4 are stored as random count values, and are periodically updated according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating each random value is updated periodically or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 in the present embodiment, for example, effect control data as shown in FIG. 8-8 (A) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. A holding area 81SG190 is provided. The effect control data holding area 81SG190 shown in FIG. 8-8 includes an effect control flag setting unit 81SG191, an effect control timer setting unit 81SG192, an effect control counter setting unit 81SG193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 81SG194. I have.

  The effect control flag setting unit 81SG191 has a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to an effect operation state such as an effect image display state on the screen of the image display device 5, an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. The flag is provided. For example, the production control flag setting unit 81SG191 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 81SG192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, a display operation of effect images on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the production control timer setting unit 81SG192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit 81SG193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 81SG193 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 81SG194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 81SG194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 81SG194A as shown in FIG. 8-8 (B) is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 81SG194. The reception command buffer 81SG194A at the time of winning a winning is stored in the storage area (buffer numbers “1-1” to “1-4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the first special figure reserved memory. Storage area corresponding to the maximum number (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the second special figure reserved memory (area corresponding to the buffer numbers “2-1” to “2-4”) And are provided. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-8 (C), the effect control buffer setting unit 81SG194 is provided with one storage area corresponding to the active display area, and the status of the variable display being executed at the time of winning a prize is provided. Is stored in the active display buffer 81SG194B. When there is a starting prize at the first starting prize opening or the second starting prize opening, a starting opening prize designation command (first starting slot prize designation command or second starting slot prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category designation Four commands, a command and a reserved memory count notification command (first reserved memory count notification command or second reserved memory count notification command), are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure reservation memory and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure reservation memory in the start winning reception command buffer 81SG194A and the active display buffer 81SG194B are the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, A storage area (entry) for associating the variable category designation command and the reserved memory count notification command and storing them separately in the first special figure reserved memory and the second special figure reserved memory is secured.

  The storage contents of these storage areas (entries) are shifted up one by one as will be described later when the start condition is satisfied and the display of the change in the highest-order hold storage (buffer number “1”) is started. To go.

  Further, in the start winning reception command buffer 81SG194A and the active display buffer 81SG194B according to the present embodiment, whether or not it is an effect target of a hold display notice effect to be described later and an effect mode (effect type) of the hold display notice effect are shown. An on-hold display notice effect flag, a waveform notice effect flag that indicates whether or not a waveform notice effect to be described later and an effect mode (effect type) of the waveform notice effect are stored in association with each buffer number. A storage area is secured for each storage area (entry) so that it can be performed.

  In addition, in the hold display notice effect target flag, a value of “0”, “1”, or “2” is stored in the pre-read notice setting process described later. “0” is stored when execution is not decided (when it is not decided as the target of the hold display notice effect), and “1” or “2” is stored when execution of the hold display notice effect is decided. The When “1” is stored in the hold display advance notice target flag, the hold display corresponding to the hold display notice effect target flag is displayed in a round blue color, and “ When “2” is stored, the hold indication corresponding to the hold display advance notice target flag is displayed in a round red display.

  Further, the waveform notice effect target flag stores any value of “0”, “1”, and “2” in the prefetch notice setting process described later, and the execution of the waveform notice effect is performed. “0” is stored when it is not determined (when it is not determined as a target of the waveform notice effect), and “1” or “2” is stored when the execution of the waveform horizontal effect is determined. When “1” is stored in the waveform notice effect target flag, the amplitude of the active display area is changed over the period until the variable display corresponding to the entry storing the waveform notice effect target flag is started. When a small sawtooth wave (waveform: small) is repeatedly displayed and “2” is stored in the waveform warning effect target flag, until the variable display corresponding to the entry storing the waveform warning effect flag is started The sawtooth wave (waveform: large) having a large amplitude is repeatedly displayed in the active display area over the period of time.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores a command from the head (the entry with the smallest buffer number) in the empty entry of the start winning reception command buffer 81SG194A at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening. . At the time of starting winning, the starting opening winning designation command to the pending storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, if command reception is performed, if the command reception is based on the start winning to the first start winning opening, the buffer numbers “1-1” to “1-4” corresponding to the special figure reservation storage are stored. The start area winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category designation command, and the reserved memory number notification command are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the respective storage areas, and the command reception is based on the starting prize to the second starting prize opening. If it is a thing, in the storage area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “2-1” to “2-4” corresponding to the special figure hold memory, the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, the variation category designation command, the hold The stored number notification commands are stored in this order.

  In the present embodiment, when the variable display based on the first special figure hold memory is executed, the buffer number “1-1” of the start winning reception command buffer 81SG194A is displayed when the decorative symbol variable display is started. Is copied to the entry of the active display buffer 81SG194B, and the stored content of the entry of the buffer number “1-1” in the start winning reception command buffer 81SG194A is deleted, and the buffer number “1-2” and the subsequent entries are deleted. The stored content of the entry is shifted to the entry one higher.

  In addition, when the variable display based on the second special figure holding memory is executed, the contents of the entry of the buffer number “2-1” in the start winning reception command buffer 81SG194A when the decorative symbol variable display is started. Is copied to the entry of the active display buffer 81SG194B, the stored content of the entry of the buffer number “2-1” in the start winning reception command buffer 81SG194A is deleted, and the stored content of the entries after the buffer number “2-2” Are shifted to the next higher entry.

  In the present embodiment, by executing an active display / holding display update process to be described later, the hold display in the first hold storage display area 81SG5D and the second hold storage display area 81SG5U is displayed in each start winning reception command buffer 81SG194A. It can be displayed in a display mode based on the hold display notice effect target flag stored in the entry. Further, by executing a waveform warning effect execution process described later, the active display area 81SG5F is displayed in a display mode based on the value of the waveform warning effect target flag stored in each entry of the start winning reception command buffer 81SG194A. It is possible. The data stored in the active display buffer 81SG194B is deleted every time the decorative symbol variation display ends.

  Next, the start winning determination process in the present embodiment will be described. In the start winning determination process of S101, as shown in FIG. 8-9, the CPU 103 first detects from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball apparatus 6A. Based on the signal, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is ON (S81SG101). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is ON (S81SG101; Y), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not the upper limit storage number is “4”) (S81SG102). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit. When the first special figure reserved memory number is not the upper limit value in S81SG102 (S81SG102; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit is set to “1” (S81SG103).

  When the first start opening switch 22A is OFF in S81SG101 (S81SG101; N), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in S81SG102 (S81SG102; Y), the variable winning ball apparatus 6B It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by (S81SG104). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (S81SG104; Y), the second special figure holding memory number, which is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not the upper limit storage number is “4”) (S81SG105). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in S81SG105 (S81SG105; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit is set to “2” (S81SG106).

  After either of the processes of S81SG103 and S81SG106 is executed, the special figure holding memory number corresponding to the starting port buffer value which is the stored value of the starting port buffer is updated to be incremented by 1 (S81SG107). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total number of reserved storage is updated so as to add 1 (S81SG108). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to add one.

  After executing the process of S81SG108, the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type determination from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted (S81SG109). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (S81SG110). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, 2 Numeric data indicating random number values MR1 to MR3 are stored in the special figure reservation storage unit.

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type indicate whether or not the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit”, and further the fluctuation display result. This is used to determine the type of jackpot when “hit”. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine the variation pattern including the variation display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol. The CPU 103 executes the process of S81SG109 to extract numerical data indicating all of the random values used for the determination of the variation display mode including the variation display result and the variation display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol.

  Subsequent to the processing of S81SG110, transmission setting of a start opening winning designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (S81SG111). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to transmit a first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. Is done.

  Following the process of S81SG111, a winning random number determination process is executed (S81SG112). Thereafter, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. For this purpose (S81SG113). The reserved storage number notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is done.

  After executing the process of S81SG113, it is determined whether or not the start port buffer value is “1” (S81SG114). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (Y in S81SG114), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to “0” (S81SG115), and the process proceeds to S81SG104. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (N in S81SG114), the starting port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (S81SG116), and then the start winning process is performed. finish. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  FIG. 8-10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in S81SG112 in FIG. 8-9 as the winning random number determination processing. In this embodiment, when the variation display of the special symbol or the decoration symbol is started, whether the special symbol display result (the variation display result of the special symbol) is controlled as the “hit” by the special symbol normal process A determination is made whether or not. In the variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern that specifically defines the variation display mode of the decorative design is determined. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination process in S81SG112 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). Thus, it is determined whether or not it is determined to derive and display the jackpot symbol as a special symbol display result, whether or not the decorative symbol variation display mode is a predetermined display mode with super reach, and the like. Thereby, before starting the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative design based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening, that is, rather than determining whether or not to make a big hit at the start of the variable display Before, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or which category the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is the variable display mode. Based on this determination result, the CPU 120 for effect control, etc. As will be described later, the hold display notice effect and the waveform notice effect are executed.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 8-10 (A), the CPU 103 first confirms the state of the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit or the like, for example. 1 is specified (S81SG121). The CPU 103 identifies the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time variation state when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify the normal state.

  Following the processing of S81SG121, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-6 is selected and set (S81SG122). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in S81SG109 of FIG. 8-9 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (S81SG123). In the jackpot determination range, individual determination values assigned to the special chart display result of “big hit” in the display result determination table selected by the processing of S81SG122 are set, and the CPU 103 stores the random value MR1 and each determination value. It suffices to determine whether or not there is a determination value that matches the random value MR1 by performing the comparison one by one. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, by determining that the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variation display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit”.

  When it is determined in S81SG123 that it is not within the big hit determination range, that is, when it is determined that the big hit is not made during the variable display (S81SG123; N), the symbol corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is “lost” The transmission setting of the designated command is executed (S81SG124), and it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is set, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is the time reduction state (S81SG125). When the time reduction flag is not set (S81SG125; N), the variation pattern determination table A for loss is selected and set. When the time reduction flag is set (S81SG125; Y), the variation pattern determination table for loss is set. C is selected and set (S81SG127).

  The loss variation pattern determination table A is a loss variation pattern determination table that is used when the number of reserved memories is 1 or less. The loss variation pattern determination table C is a loss variation pattern determination table that is used when the gaming state is a high base state in which time-shortening control is being executed.

  In this embodiment, in addition to the variation pattern determination table A for loss and the variation pattern determination table C for loss, a variation pattern determination table for loss used when the total number of stored storages is two or more. B is prepared in advance. Of the variation pattern determination tables A to C for loss, the variation pattern determination table A for loss can have a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern for a non-reach variation pattern. Values in the range from 0 to A are assigned. In the variation pattern determination tables B and C for loss, 0 to 0 in the range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take for the non-reach variation pattern. A value exceeding A is assigned. On the other hand, in the variation pattern determination tables A to C for the loss, values from B to 997 are assigned to the super reach variation pattern in the range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take.

  For this reason, by determining the variation pattern using the variation pattern determination table A for losing in S81SG126, the determination of non-reach and super reach is always performed when non-reach or super reach is determined even if the number of pending storage changes after the determination. Since it becomes a variation pattern, the determination at the time of starting winning is made using the variation pattern determination table A for loss.

  As shown in FIG. 8-10 (A), when it is determined in S81SG123 that it is within the big hit determination range, that is, when it is determined that the big hit is made during the variable display (S123; Y), the big hit type determination The jackpot type is determined based on the random number MR2 for use (S81SG128). At this time, the CPU 103 responds according to the fluctuation special figure corresponding to the start port buffer value ("first special figure" corresponding to "1" or "second special figure" corresponding to "2"). The big hit type determination table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined whether the jackpot type is determined as a plurality of types.

  Moreover, the transmission setting of the symbol designation command corresponding to the jackpot type determined in S81SG128 is executed (S81SG129), and the big hit variation pattern determination table is selected as a table for determining any of the big hit variation patterns. Set (S81SG130).

  After executing any of the processes of S81SG126, S81SG127, and S81SG130, using the variation pattern determination table set in the process of S81SG126, S81SG127, and S81SG130 and numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination, A variation category corresponding to a range of determination values including the random number MR3 is determined (S81SG131). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (B), when at least the fluctuation display result is “losing”, the “non-reach” fluctuation display mode is commonly used regardless of the total number of reserved storage. A fluctuation category that becomes a fluctuation display mode of “super reach”, and a fluctuation category of “other” that becomes a fluctuation display mode other than “non-reach” and “super reach” (for example, normal reach), It suffices if it is possible to determine whether or not such a variation category is determined based on the random value MR3.

  Then, after setting for transmitting a variation category designation command according to the determination result in the process of S81SG131 to the effect control board 12 (S81SG132), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  Next, the production control process in the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIGS. 8-11, in the effect control process of the present embodiment, after executing the pre-reading notice setting process, the waveform notice effect executing process (S81SG71) for executing the waveform notice effect is suspended, After executing the active display / holding display update process for updating the display mode of the display and the display mode of the active display area 81SG5F, the process of any of S170 to S177 is performed.

  FIG. 8-12 and FIG. 8-13 are flowcharts showing an example of processing executed in FIG. 8-11 as the prefetch notice setting processing in the present embodiment. In the pre-reading notice setting process shown in FIG. 8-12, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the contents of the start winning reception command buffer 81SG294A (S81SG241), and starts opening winning designation command, symbol designation command, variation category command. It is determined whether or not there is an entry for which the values of the waveform notice effect target flag and the hold display notice effect target flag are undetermined (that is, not set) among the entries for which the reserved memory number notification command is set. (S81SG242).

  If there is no entry for which the value of the waveform advance notice target flag and the hold display notice effect target flag has not yet been determined (S81SG242; N), the prefetch notice setting process ends, and the waveform notice effect target flag and the hold display notice effect target flag If there is an entry whose value is not yet determined (S81SG242; Y), the entry is the first special figure pending storage entry, that is, the buffer number is any of "1-1" to "1-4" Is determined (S81SG243). If the entry is an entry in the first special figure storage (S81SG243; Y), whether or not the buffer number of the entry is “1-2” or later, that is, the entry is the first special figure. It is determined whether or not it is the second to fourth hold memory in the hold memory (S81SG244). The reason why it is determined whether or not the buffer number is “1-2” or later is to secure the waveform notice effect and the hold display notice effect. When the buffer number of the entry is “1-2” or later (S81SG244; Y), “1” or “2” is already set in the value of the waveform notice effect target flag and the value of the hold display notice effect target flag. It is determined whether there is an existing entry, that is, whether a waveform notice effect or a hold display notice effect is already being executed (S81SG245, S81SG246).

  When there is no entry in which “1” or “2” is set in the value of the waveform notice effect target flag and the value of the hold display notice effect target flag, that is, when the waveform notice effect or the hold display notice effect is not executed. (S81SG245; N and S81SG246; N) determine whether or not all the variable category designation commands in the first special figure reservation memory before the entry are non-reach (S81SG247). When all the variable category designation commands in the first special figure reservation memory before the entry are non-reach (S81SG247; Y), the effect control CPU 120 extracts the random number for determining the waveform notice effect, and the symbol designation command of the entry Then, the presence / absence of execution of the waveform notice effect and the effect type are determined using the variation category command and a waveform notice effect determination table (not shown) (S81SG248). As described above, in the present embodiment, since the waveform notice effect can be executed only when all the variable category designation commands in the first special figure reservation memory before the entry are non-reach, the waveform notice effect and the reach effect are obtained. It is possible to prevent the game from being executed in parallel, and to improve the game entertainment by making the player pay attention only to the reach effect or only the waveform notice effect.

  In the process of S81SG248, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (A), when the symbol designation command and the variation category indicate non-reach loss, the non-execution of the waveform warning effect is determined at a rate of 95%, and 5% It is determined that the waveform notice effect is executed with the effect type A at a ratio, and the waveform notice effect is executed with the effect type B at a rate of 0%. When the symbol designation command and the variation category indicate normal reach loss, it is determined that the waveform notice effect is not executed at a rate of 80%, and the waveform notice effect is executed at the effect type A at a rate of 20%. , It is determined that the waveform notice effect is executed in the effect type B at a rate of 0%. When the symbol designation command and the variation category indicate super reach loss, it is decided not to execute the waveform warning effect at a rate of 60%, and to execute the waveform warning effect at the effect type A at a rate of 30%. It is determined that the waveform notice effect is executed in the effect type B at a rate of 10%. Then, when the symbol designation command and the variation category indicate a big hit, it is determined that the waveform notice effect is not executed at a rate of 30%, and the waveform notice effect is executed at the effect type A at a rate of 10%. It is determined that the waveform notice effect is executed in the effect type B at a rate of 60%.

  The effect type A is an effect type (display mode) that repeatedly displays a sawtooth wave (waveform: small) with a small amplitude in the active display area 81SG5F, and the effect type B is a large amplitude in the active display area 81SG5F. This is an effect type (display mode) in which a sawtooth wave (waveform: large) is repeatedly displayed. Thus, by determining whether or not the waveform notice effect is executed and the effect type, when a sawtooth wave having a large amplitude is repeatedly displayed in the active display area 81SG5F, a sawtooth wave having a small amplitude is repeatedly displayed in the active display area 81SG5F. The change display result of the notice target becomes a big hit at a higher rate than the case where it is done. That is, in the waveform notice effect, the highest jackpot expectation is set when the waveform notice effect is executed in the effect type B, and the highest jackpot expectation is set when the waveform notice effect is not executed (waveform notice effect). Expectation degree of jackpot in production: production type B> production type A> waveform notice production non-execution).

  Then, returning to FIG. 8-12, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the waveform notice effect is determined in S81SG248 (S81SG249). When the execution of the waveform notice effect is determined in S81SG248, the value corresponding to the effect type determined in S81SG248 (“1” for the effect type A, “1” for the effect type B) is set in the waveform notice effect target flag of the entry. “2”) is set (S81SG250). Then, a value corresponding to the non-execution of the hold display notice effect is set in the hold display notice effect target flag of the entry (that is, “0” indicating that the hold display is displayed in white) and the prefetch notice setting process Is finished (S81SG251).

  If the entry for which the value of the waveform notice effect target flag and the hold display notice effect target flag has not been determined is the second special figure hold memory (S81SG243), the waveform notice effect target flag or the hold display notice effect target flag is already set. When the value of “1” or “2” is set (S81SG245; Y or S81SG246; Y), when the non-execution of the waveform warning effect is determined in S81SG248 (S81SG249; N), the waveform warning effect of the entry “0”, which is a value corresponding to non-execution of the waveform advance notice effect, is set in the target flag (S81SG251), and a value corresponding to non-execution of the hold display advance notice effect is set in the hold display advance notice target flag of the entry (ie, “0” indicating that the hold display is displayed in white is set, and the pre-reading notice setting process is terminated (S81S). 251).

Further, in S81SG247, when there is a variable category designation command other than non-reach in the variable category designation command in the first special figure hold memory before the entry in which the value of the waveform advance notice presentation target flag and the hold display notice presentation target flag is not yet determined ( S81SG247; N), the CPU 120 for effect control refers to the symbol designation command, and determines whether or not there is a holding memory that is a big hit in the first special figure holding memory before the entry (S81SG253). If there is no big hit in the first special figure hold memory before the entry (S81SG253; N), a random number for determining the hold display notice effect is extracted, the design designation command of the entry, the variable category command, not shown The presence / absence of execution of the hold display notice effect and the effect type (display mode of the hold display) are determined using the hold display notice effect determination table (S81SG254).
In the process of S81SG254, as shown in FIG. 8-14 (B), when the symbol designation command and the variation category indicate non-reach loss, the non-execution of the hold display notice effect is determined at a rate of 95%, and 5% It is determined that the hold display notice effect is to be executed in the effect type C at the rate of 0%, and the hold display notice effect is determined to be executed in the effect type D at the rate of 0%. Further, when the symbol designation command and the variation category indicate normal reach loss, it is determined that the hold display notice effect is not executed at a rate of 80%, and the hold display notice effect is executed at the effect type C at a rate of 20%. It decides, and it decides to execute the hold indication notice production with production ratio D at the rate of 0%. Further, when the symbol designation command and the variation category indicate super reach loss, it is determined that the hold display notice effect is not executed at a rate of 60%, and the hold display notice effect is executed at the effect type C at a rate of 30%. It decides, and it decides to execute hold display notice production with production ratio D at the rate of 10%. When the symbol designation command and the variation category indicate a big hit, it is decided not to execute the hold display notice effect at a rate of 30%, and to execute the hold display notice effect at the effect type C at a rate of 10%. Then, it is determined to execute the hold display notice effect in the production type D at a rate of 60%.

  The effect type C is an effect type (display mode) for displaying the hold display in blue, and the effect type D is an effect type (display mode) for displaying the hold display in red. In this way, by determining the presence / absence of execution of the hold display notice effect and the effect type, when the hold display is displayed in red, the variable display of the notice target is displayed at a higher rate than when the hold display is displayed in blue. The result is a big hit. That is, in the hold display notice effect, the expectation of the big hit is the highest when the hold display notice effect is executed in the production D, and the expectation of the big hit is set low when the hold display notice effect is not executed. (Expected degree of jackpot in hold display notice effect: effect type D> effect type C> hold display notice effect not executed).

  Returning to FIG. 8-13, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the execution of the hold display notice effect is determined in S81SG254 (S81SG255). When the execution of the hold display notice effect is determined in S81SG254 (S81SG255; Y), the value corresponding to the decided effect type (“1” if the effect type C is “1” In the case of type D, “2”) is set (S81SG256), and a value (“0”) corresponding to non-execution of the waveform notice effect is set in the waveform notice effect target flag of the entry to set the prefetch notice The process ends (S81SG258).

  Further, in S81SG253, when there is a holding memory that is a big hit in the first special figure holding memory before the entry for which the waveform warning effect target flag and the holding display notification effect flag are undecided, or in S81SG254, When non-execution is decided (S81SG255; N), a value (“0”) corresponding to non-execution of the hold display notice effect is set in the hold display notice effect flag of the entry (S81SG257), and the waveform of the entry A value (“0”) corresponding to the non-execution of the waveform notice effect is set in the notice effect flag, and the prefetch notice setting process is terminated (S81SG258).

  In the present embodiment, as an example of the pre-reading notice effect, only one of the hold display notice effect and the waveform notice effect can be executed, but the present invention is not limited to this. As the prefetching notice effect, the hold display notice effect and the waveform notice effect may be executed in duplicate.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which the effect type A and the effect type B are provided as the effect type of the waveform notice effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect of the waveform notice effect is provided. As types, three or more types of effects may be provided.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the form which provides the production type C and the production type D as the production type of the hold display notice effect is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold display notice effect is provided. As the production type, three or more production types may be provided. Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which the display color of the hold display for each effect type of the hold display notice effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect type of the hold display notice effect is provided. The size, shape, etc. of the hold display may be varied every time.

  Further, in this embodiment, the target of the pre-reading notice effect is only the first special figure hold memory, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pre-reading notice effect is the second special figure hold memory. May be executed on the target.

  FIG. 8-15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in FIG. 8-11 as the waveform notice effect execution process in the present embodiment. In the waveform notice effect execution process shown in FIG. 8-15, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the start winning reception command buffer 81SG194A (S81SG261), and the value of the waveform notice effect target flag is “1” or “2”. Is determined, that is, whether there is a target storage for the waveform notice effect (S81SG262). If there is no entry for which the waveform notice effect target flag value is “1” or “2” (S81SG262; N), the waveform notice effect execution target process is terminated, and the value of the waveform notice effect target flag is “1” or “2”. (S81SG262; Y), it is determined whether or not the buffer number of the entry whose waveform notice effect target flag is set to “1” or “2” is “1-1” (S81SG263). ).

  When the buffer number of the entry whose waveform notice effect target flag is set to “1” or “2” is “1-1” (S81SG263; Y), the process proceeds to S81SG264, and the waveform notice effect target flag is “1”. Alternatively, when the buffer number of the entry set to “2” is “1-2” or later (S81SG263; N), a waveform warning effect execution flag indicating that the waveform warning effect is being executed is set. It is determined whether or not (S81SG265). If the waveform notice effect executing flag is not set (S81SG265; N), the waveform notice effect executing flag is set (S81SG266). Then, a waveform notice effect process table corresponding to the effect type (the value of the waveform notice effect target flag) is selected (S81SG267), and the waveform notice effect process timer is started (S81SG268). In the present embodiment, a waveform notice effect process table corresponding to each effect type (effect type A and effect type B) is stored in the ROM 121 in advance.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets and starts controlling the effect device (image display device 5) according to the contents of the first process data 1 (display control execution data 1 etc.) of the waveform notice effect process table, and the waveform notice effect. The execution process is terminated (S81SG269).

  On the other hand, if the waveform warning effect execution flag is set in S81SG265, the value of the waveform warning effect process timer is decremented by 1 (S81SG270), and it is determined whether or not the waveform warning effect process timer has timed out (S81SG271). ). If the waveform notice effect process timer has timed out, the waveform notice effect process data is switched (S81SG272). That is, the waveform notice effect process timer set next is set in the waveform notice effect process timer in the waveform notice effect process table, thereby starting the waveform notice effect process timer again (S81SG273). Further, the control state for the effect device (image display device 5) is changed based on the display control execution data included in the waveform notice effect process process data that is set next (S81SG274), and the waveform notice effect execution process is terminated. To do.

  In S81SG264, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure. When the value of the production control process flag is not a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (S81SG264; N), the process proceeds to S81SG265, and the value of the output control process flag is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (S81SG264). ; Y) clears the waveform warning effect process timer and the waveform warning effect execution flag (S81SG275 and S81SG276), and ends the waveform warning effect execution process.

  FIG. 8-16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of variable display start setting processing in the present embodiment. In the variable display start process shown in FIG. 8-16, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variation start command reception flag is set (S81SG281). When the first variation start command reception flag is set (S81SG281; Y), the content of the entry of the buffer number “1-1” in the start winning reception command buffer 81SG194A is copied to the active display buffer 81SG194B (update storage) (S81SG282a), various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers “1-1” to “1-4” of the first special figure reservation memory in the start winning received command buffer 81SG194A are buffered. The number is shifted upward by one (S81SG282b). Note that the contents of the buffer number “1-1” are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift.

  If the first variation start command reception flag is not set (S81SG281; N), it is determined whether or not the second variation start command reception flag is set (S81SG283). When the second variation start command reception flag is set (S81SG283; Y), the content of the entry of the buffer number “2-1” in the start winning reception command buffer 81SG194A is copied to the active display buffer 81SG194B (update storage) (S81SG284a), various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers “2-1” to “2-4” of the second special figure reservation storage in the start winning received command buffer 81SG194A are buffered. The number is shifted upward by one (S81SG284b). Note that the contents of the buffer number “2-1” are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift.

  If the second variation start command reception flag is not set (S81SG283; N), the variable display start setting process ends.

  After execution of S81SG282b or S81SG284b, the effect control CPU 120 reads a variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (S81SG285).

  Next, the display result of the decorative symbol (stop symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command) (S81SG286). In this case, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the stop symbol of the decorative symbol corresponding to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores the data indicating the stop symbol of the determined decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display result storage area. To do.

  In the present embodiment, when the received variation display result designation command is the second variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit A, the effect control CPU 120, for example, displays 3 symbols as “7” as a stop symbol. ”To determine the combination of decorative symbols (big hit symbol). When the received variation display result designation command is the third variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit B, a plurality of combinations of odd symbols other than “7” (for example, “111”, “333”, “555”, “999”, etc.). Further, when the received variation display result designation command is the fourth variation display result designation command corresponding to the uncertain variation big hit, the effect control CPU 120, for example, displays the decorative symbols in which three symbols are arranged as even symbols. The combination (big hit symbol) is determined. When the received variation display result designation command is the first variation display result designation command corresponding to the loss, a combination of decorative symbols (losing symbols) in which the three symbols are irregular as the stop symbols is determined.

  In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 120 uses, for example, a stop symbol determination table in which random numbers for determining stop symbols are extracted, and data indicating combinations of decorative symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Then, it is sufficient to determine the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the numerical value that matches the extracted random number.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is an entry in the start winning reception command buffer 81SG194A that the value of the hold display advance notice target flag or the waveform advance notice target flag is “1” or “2”, that is, hold. It is determined whether the display notice effect or the waveform notice effect is being executed (S81SG287). When the hold display notice effect or the waveform notice effect is not being executed (S81SG287; N), whether or not to execute the active display area changing effect for changing the display mode of the active display area 81SG5F during the variable display and the effect type are set. An active display area change effect determination process (S81SG288) to be determined, and a development destination suggestion effect determination process (S81SG289) to determine an effect pattern of a development suggestion effect that suggests a reach effect (development reach effect) to be executed in the variable display. ) And then proceed to S81SG290. If the hold display notice effect or the waveform notice effect is being executed (S81SG287; Y), the process proceeds to S81SG290 without passing through the processes of S81SG288 and S81SG289.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in the process of S81SG290, one process table is selected according to the presence / absence of execution of the effect executed during the variable display and the effect type of each effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and a process table dedicated to the presence / absence of the execution executed during the variable display and the production type of each production. May be selected and the variable display may be started using each process table.

  That is, during the variable display, as will be described later (see FIG. 8-27), the action effect and the vibration display effect are executed as an integrated effect, but the action effect process table and the vibration display effect are displayed. The action effect and the vibration display effect may be individually executed by selecting each process table. This also applies to the suggestion effect, the active display area change effect, the development destination suggestion effect, and the like.

  In S81SG290, the production control CPU 120 performs a process according to the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation pattern designation command) and whether or not to execute a suggestion effect, a start display effect, an action effect, an active display area change effect, a development destination suggestion effect, and an effect pattern which will be described later. Select a table. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S81SG292).

  In the process table, display control execution data for controlling display of the image display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are controlled. Sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, and the like are sequentially arranged in time series in association with each process data n (No. 1 to N). Yes.

  Next, the production control CPU 120 performs the production device (image display as a production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). Control of the apparatus 5, various lamps as production parts, speakers 8L and 8R as production parts, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (S81SG293). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern in the image display device 5, a command is output to the display control unit 123. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 performs control so that the variation display of the decorative pattern is performed according to the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designation command on a one-to-one basis. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the designated command.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern designation command is set in the variation time timer (S81SG294). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (S81SG295). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes the image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right decorative patterns to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 is written to the VRAM. The signal corresponding to the image data is output to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays the image corresponding to the signal, whereby the variation of the decorative design is realized. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the variable display effect processing (S172) (S81SG296).

  FIG. 8-17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the active display area change effect determination process in the present embodiment. In the active display area change effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-17, the effect control CPU 120 firstly stores the variation pattern designation command and the display result designation command storage area (display result designation command) read in S81SG285. The variation display result and the variation pattern are specified by referring to (S81SG301). Then, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the active display area change effect determination random number and determines whether or not the active display area change effect is executed and the effect type using an active display area change effect determination table (not shown) (S81SG302). ).

  In the process of S81SG302, as shown in FIG. 8-18 (A), when the change display result is non-reach loss, the non-execution of the active display area change effect is determined at a rate of 95%, and the rate of 5% The active display area change effect is determined to be executed with the effect type α, and the active display area change effect is determined to be executed with the effect type β at a rate of 0%. If the fluctuation display result is normal reach loss, the execution of the active display area change effect is determined at a rate of 70%, and the active display area change effect is determined to be executed at the effect type α at a rate of 25%. It is determined that the active display area change effect is executed with the effect type β at a rate of 5%. Also, if the variable display result is Super Reach Loss, the execution of the active display area change effect is determined at a rate of 50%, and the active display area change effect is determined to be executed at the effect type α at a rate of 35%. The active display area changing effect is determined to be executed with the effect type β at a rate of 15%. In addition, when the variable display result is a big hit, it is determined to execute the active display area change effect at a rate of 0%, and to execute the active display area change effect at the effect type α at a rate of 25%, It is determined that the active display area change effect is executed with the effect type β at a rate of 75%.

  The effect type α is an effect type (display mode) for displaying the active display area 81SG5F in blue, and the effect type β is an effect type (display mode) for displaying the active display area 81SG5F in red. is there. Thus, by determining whether or not the active display area change effect is executed and the effect type, when the active display area 81SG5F is displayed in red, the active display area 81SG5F is displayed at a higher rate than when it is displayed in blue. The fluctuation display result is a big hit. In other words, in the active display area change effect, the highest jackpot expectation is set when the active display area change effect is executed with the effect type β, and the highest jackpot expectation is set when the active display area change effect is not executed. (Expected degree of jackpot in the active display area change effect: effect type β> effect type α> active display area change effect non-execution).

  In the present embodiment, the active display change effect is always executed when the variable display result is a big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display result is There may be provided a case in which non-execution of the active display change effect is determined even if it is a big hit.

  Then, returning to FIG. 8-17, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the execution of the active display area change effect is determined in S81SG302 (S81SG303). When the execution of the active display area change effect is determined in S81SG302 (S81SG303; Y), the determined effect type of the active display area change effect is stored, and the active display area 81SG5F is displayed in the active display area 81SG5F when the active display area change effect is executed. (S81SG305) It decides to execute the action effect that stabs (acts) (see FIG. 8-27) and the vibration display effect that vibrates the image displayed on the image display device 5 along with the action effect (S81SG305). Furthermore, the execution of the suggestion effect suggesting that the active display area change effect is executed by the flying of the above-described kite 81SG603 toward the active display area 81SG5F is determined, and the active display area change effect determination process is ended ( S81SG306).

  On the other hand, when the non-execution of the active display area change effect is determined in S81SG302 (S81SG303; N), the effect control CPU 120 extracts a suggested effect execution determination random number and suggests it using a not-shown suggested effect execution determination table. The presence / absence of execution of the effect is determined (S81SG307).

  In the process of S81SG307, as shown in FIG. 8-18 (B), when the fluctuation display result is non-reach loss, execution of the suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 5%, and the suggestion effect is displayed at a rate of 95%. Decide not to execute. When the fluctuation display result is normal reach loss, execution of the suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 20%, and non-execution of the suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 80%. And when a change display result is super reach loss, execution of a suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 50%, and non-execution of a suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 50%.

  Returning to FIG. 8-17, the effect control CPU 120 stores the determination content (execution effect execution or non-execution) in S81SG307 and ends the active display change effect determination processing.

  FIG. 8-19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the development suggestion effect determination process in the present embodiment. In the development suggestion effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-19, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the change pattern of the change display is a change pattern of the super reach (S81SG311). When the variation pattern of the variation display is not the super reach variation pattern (S81SG311; N), the development suggestion effect determination process is terminated, and when the variation display variation pattern is the super reach variation pattern (S81SG311; Y). ) Extracts a development destination suggestion effect determination random number and uses a development suggestion effect determination table (not shown) as a development destination suggestion effect to be executed in the variation display according to the variation display result. And the second development destination suggestion effect (S81SG312).

  In the process of S81SG312, as shown in FIG. 8-20, when the fluctuation display result is a loss (super reach loss), the execution of the first development suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 10%, and 90% The execution of the second development destination suggestion effect is determined by the ratio. If the variation display result is a big hit, the execution of the first development suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 90%, and the execution of the second development suggestion effect is determined at a rate of 90%. That is, in the development suggestion effect, when the first development suggestion effect is executed, the jackpot expectation is set higher than in the case where the second development suggestion effect is executed (in the development suggestion effect). Expectation of jackpot: first development suggestion effect> second development suggestion effect).

  The first development suggestion effect is a spherical pseudo active display 81SG700 in which the active display area 81SG5F has the same diameter as the active display area 81SG5F in the period before the reach effect in the variable display (see FIG. 8-29). As the center of the display screen of the image display device 5, the shutter 81SG 701 displayed on the image display device 5 is continuously broken through, and the development destination (the reach of the super reach to be executed) depends on the number of the broken shutters 81 SG 701. This is an effect that suggests (production). Further, the second development destination suggestion effect is the active display area 81SG5F having a spherical pseudo active display 81SG700 (see FIG. 8-29) at the center of the display screen of the image display device 5 in the period before the reach effect in the variable display. After the movement, the shutter 81SG701 displayed on the image display device 5 is broken through one sheet, and the effect suggests the development destination (reach effect of super reach to be executed) by roulette (see FIG. 8-30).

  The pseudo active display 81SG700 in the present embodiment exemplifies a spherical shape having the same diameter as the active display area 81SG5F, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pseudo active display 81SG700 is active. The display area 81SG5F may be a display similar to at least a part of the display mode. That is, the “special display (active display area 81SG5F) and the special display (pseudo active display 81SG700) similar in at least a part of the display” in the present invention have the same shape, size and color as the active display area 81SG5F. A pseudo active display 81SG700, a pseudo active display 81SG700 similar to the active display area 81SG5F, and the like are included.

  Returning to FIG. 8-19, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the execution of the first development suggestion effect is determined in S81SG312 (S81SG313). When the execution of the first development suggestion effect is determined in S81SG312 (S81SG313; Y), the effect pattern of the first development suggestion effect is determined as an effect pattern corresponding to the reach effect that is first executed in the variable display. The development suggestion effect determination process is terminated (S81SG314). When the execution of the second development destination suggestion effect is determined in S81SG312 (S81SG313; N), the effect pattern of the second development destination suggestion effect is changed to an effect pattern corresponding to the reach effect that is first executed in the variable display. The development destination suggestion effect determination process is terminated (S81SG315).

  In the process of S81SG314, as shown in FIGS. 8-21 (A) and 8-21 (C), when the reach effect to be executed first in the variable display is the reach effect of Super Reach A, The pseudo active display breaks through 10 shutters 81SG701, and the display mode of the pseudo active display is finally red (from white to blue when the first shutter 81SG701 breaks out, blue to green when the fourth shutter 81SG701 breaks, 7 The effect pattern A is determined to be green to purple when the first shutter 81SG701 is broken, and purple to red when the first shutter 81SG701 is broken. Further, when the reach effect to be executed first in the variable display is the reach effect of Super Reach B, the pseudo active display breaks through nine shutters 81SG701 (the tenth shutter 81SG701 fails to break through), and the pseudo active display The display pattern finally becomes purple (white to blue when the first shutter 81SG701 is broken, blue to green when the fourth shutter 81SG701 is broken, and green to purple when the seventh shutter 81SG701 is broken) B is determined.

  Further, when the reach effect to be executed first in the variable display is the reach effect of Super Reach C, the pseudo active display breaks through seven shutters 81SG701 (the eighth shutter 81SG701 fails to break through), and the pseudo active display Is finally determined to be an effect pattern C that turns green (white to blue when the first shutter 81SG701 breaks through, and blue to green when the first shutter 81SG701 breaks through). In addition, when the reach effect to be executed first in the variable display is the reach effect of Super Reach D or Super Reach E, the pseudo active display breaks through three shutters 81SG701 (the fourth shutter 81SG701 has failed to break through). The display pattern of the pseudo active display is finally determined to be an effect pattern D that is blue (from blue to white when the first shutter 81SG701 breaks through, 4). That is, in the first development suggestion effect in the present embodiment, the color of the pseudo active display 81SG700 changes stepwise, and the selection ratio of each reach effect varies depending on the final color of the pseudo active display 81SG700. In addition, the big hit expectation differs depending on the number of shutters 81SG701 that the pseudo active display 81SG700 broke through.

  In the present embodiment, when the reach effect to be executed first in the change display is any one of Super Reach A to Super Reach C, the first development suggesting effect is produced with the effect pattern corresponding to each reach effect. On the other hand, if the reach effect to be executed first in the variable display is the reach effect of Super Reach D or Super Reach E, the variable display is performed by executing the first development suggesting effect in the effect pattern D. However, the present invention is not limited to this, although the player is not able to identify whether the reach performance to be executed first is super reach D or super reach E. Even when the first reach effect to be executed in the variable display is Super reach D or Super reach E, each reach effect is performed. By the corresponding effect pattern may be executed the first development suggests director.

  On the other hand, in the process of S81SG315, as shown in FIGS. 8-21 (B) and 8-21 (C), when the reach effect to be executed first in the variable display is the reach effect of Super Reach A, In the roulette after the pseudo-active display breaks through one shutter 81SG701, the roulette is determined to be an effect pattern E that stops at the “super reach A” option. In addition, when the reach effect to be executed first in the variable display is the reach effect of Super Reach B, in the roulette after the pseudo active display breaks through one shutter 81SG701, the roulette is an option of “Super Reach B”. The effect pattern F to be stopped is determined. In addition, when the reach effect to be executed first in the variable display is the reach effect of Super Reach C, in the roulette after the pseudo active display breaks through one shutter 81SG701, the roulette is an option of “Super Reach C”. The production pattern G to be stopped is determined.

  In addition, when the reach effect to be executed first in the variable display is the reach effect of Super Reach E, the roulette is an option of “Super Reach E” in the roulette after the pseudo active display breaks through one shutter 81SG701. The effect pattern H to be stopped is determined. In addition, when the reach effect to be executed first in the variable display is the reach effect of Super Reach D, in the roulette after the pseudo active display breaks through one shutter 81SG701, the roulette is an option of “Super Reach E”. The production pattern I to be stopped is determined.

  In addition, about each production | presentation pattern of the development destination suggestion effect in this Embodiment, the jackpot expectation degree (reliability) of the reach production performed in the said change display, a 1st development destination suggestion effect, and a 2nd development destination suggestion effect Is set so that the expectation degree of jackpot expectation of the production pattern A is the highest, and thereafter the expectation degree of jackpot is lowered in the order of the production pattern B, the production pattern C, ... the production pattern H, and the production pattern I. (Expectation of jackpot: production pattern A> production pattern B> production pattern C> production pattern D> production pattern E> production pattern F> production pattern G> production pattern H> production pattern I).

  FIG. 8-22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of variable display effect processing in the present embodiment. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 8-22, the effect control CPU 120 first decrements the values of the process timer, the change time timer, and the change control timer by 1 (S81SG401, S81SG402, S81SG403). In addition, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (S81SG404). If the process timer has expired, the process data is switched (S81SG405). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (S81SG406). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect parts) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc., set next (S81SG407). On the other hand, if the process timer has not timed out, the rendering device (for rendering) according to the contents of the process data corresponding to the process timer (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc.) The component is controlled (S81SG408).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the light emission start timing of the active display area 81SG5F with reference to the process data being executed (S81SG409). If it is the light emission start timing of the active display area 81SG5F (S81SG409; Y), the light emission display of the active display area 81SG5F is started according to the contents of the process data, and the process proceeds to S81SG411 (S81SG410). If it is not the light emission start timing of the active display area 81SG5F, the process proceeds to S81SG411 without executing S81SG410.

  In S81SG411, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the suggestion effect is being executed. If it is during the execution period of the suggestion effect (S81SG411; Y), the suggestion effect is executed according to the contents of the process data, and the process proceeds to S81SG413 (S81SG412). If the suggestion effect is not being executed (S81SG411; N), the process proceeds to S81SG413 without executing S81SG412.

  In S81SG413, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the vibration display effect is being executed. When it is during the execution period of the vibration display effect (S81SG413; Y). A start display effect is executed according to the contents of the process data, and the process proceeds to S81SG415 (S81SG414). Moreover, when it is not during the execution period of a vibration display effect (S81SG413; N), it progresses to S81SG415, without performing S81SG414.

  When the vibration display effect is executed as in the present embodiment, the display of the image display device 5 is displayed in the frame buffer area 81SG501 as shown in FIGS. 8-24 (A) and 8-24 (B). A display area 81SG503 for displaying an image on the screen and a drawing area 81SG502 for drawing an image to be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 are provided. When the vibration display effect is not executed, an image is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 by arranging the drawing area 81SG502 and the display area 81SG503 at the same position in the frame buffer area 81SG501. When the vibration display effect is executed, the drawing area 81SG502 on the frame buffer area 81SG501 is moved to the left and right (or up and down) with respect to the display area 81SG503, so that the image on the display screen of the image display device 5 is left and right or up and down. It may be displayed so as to vibrate. As shown in FIG. 8-24 (B), when the vibration display effect is executed, the drawing area 81SG502 moves with respect to the display area 81SG503 so that no image is drawn at the end of the display area 81SG503. The non-drawing area 81SG504 is formed, and the position corresponding to the non-drawing area 81SG504 on the display screen of the image display device 5 may be displayed in black, for example.

  Returning to FIG. 8-22, in S81SG415, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the action effect is being executed. When the action effect is being executed (S81SG415; Y), the action effect is executed according to the contents of the process data and the process proceeds to S81SG417 (S81SG416). When the effect is not being executed (S81SG415; N), S81SG416 Without proceeding to S81SG417.

  In S81SG417, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the change timing of the display mode of the active display area 81SG5F (the execution timing of the active display area change effect). When it is the change timing of the display mode of the active display area 81SG5F (S81SG417; Y), the active display area according to the determined effect type (the effect type α or the effect type β shown in FIG. 8-18 (A)). The display mode of 81SG5F is changed, and the process proceeds to S81Sg421 (S81SG418). If it is not the change timing of the display mode of the active display area 81SG5F (S81SG417; N), the process proceeds to S81SG421 without executing S81SG418.

  In S81SG421, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the light emission end timing of the active display area 81SG5F. If it is the light emission end timing of the active display area 81SG5F (S81SG421; Y), the light emission display of the active display area 81SG5F is ended according to the contents of the process data, and the process proceeds to S81SG423 (S81SG422). If it is not the light emission end timing of the active display area 81SG5F (S81SG421; N), the process proceeds to S81SG423 without executing S81SG422.

  In S81SG423, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the execution start timing of the development suggestion effect. When it is the execution start timing of the development destination suggestion effect (S81SG423; Y), the display of the pseudo active display 81SG700 is started and the first reserved storage display area 81SG5D, the second reserved storage display area 81SG5U, and the active display area 81SG5F are displayed. The non-display is started and the process proceeds to S81SG430 (S81SG424, S81SG425).

  In S81SG423, when it is not the execution start timing of the development destination suggestion effect (S81SG423; N), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is during the execution period of the development destination suggestion effect (S81SG426). If it is during the execution period of the development destination suggestion effect (S81SG426; Y), it is further determined whether it is the end timing of the development destination suggestion effect (S81SG427). If it is not the end timing of the development suggestion effect (S81SG427; N), the development suggestion effect is executed according to the contents of the process data and the process proceeds to S81SG430. If it is the end timing of the development suggestion effect (S81SG427; Y), The non-display of the first reserved storage display area 81SG5D, the second reserved storage display area 81SG5U, and the active display area 81SG5F is terminated (redisplay of the first reserved storage display area 81SG5D, the second reserved storage display area 81SG5U, and the active display area 81SG5F). Then, the process proceeds to S81SG430 (S81SG429).

  In S81SG426, when it is not during the execution period of the development suggestion effect (S81SG426; N), the process proceeds to S81SG430 without executing any processing of S81SG427 to S81SG429.

  In S81SG430, the CPU 120 for effect control confirms whether or not the variation control timer has timed out. When the variation control timer has timed out (SS81SG430; Y), the effect control CPU 120 displays the next display screen of the left, middle and right decorative symbols (displayed 30 ms after the previous decorative symbol display switching time). Image data of a power screen) is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (SS81SG431). In this way, decorative pattern variation control is realized in the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 sends a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the image display device 5. Output. As such, the image display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the decorative design in the variation of the decorative design. Further, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (SS81SG432).

  If the variation control timer has not timed out (S81SG430; N), after executing S81SG432, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variation time timer has timed out (S81SG433). If the variable time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (S81SG435). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S81SG434; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the waiting process per special figure. The corresponding value is updated (S81SG435). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control for stopping variation.For example, a variation pattern designation command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is used. Even when it is received, the variation of the decorative symbol can be terminated when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol has ended).

  As described above, during the variable display in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-23 (A) and 8-23 (B), when the variable display is started, the active display area 81SG5F emits light. When the light emission of the active display area 81SG5F is started and the variation display is ended. That is, in the present embodiment, since the variable display is being executed while the active display area 81SG5F is emitting light, the player is performing the variable display by recognizing the emission of the active display area 81SG5F. Can be recognized.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8-23 (B), the action effects in the present embodiment are the first action effect that the bag 81SG603 is stuck in the active display area 81SG5F, and the active display area 81SG5F after the first action effect. The second action effect in which an effect display 81SG603a (see FIG. 8-28) is additionally displayed on the wall 81SG603. Furthermore, the vibration display effects are executed in duplicate during the action effect execution period in the present embodiment.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-23 (B), the vibration display effect is started from the execution period of the first action effect and ends at the end timing of the second effect effect. The overlap execution period L2 of the vibration display effect and the second action effect is longer than the overlap execution period L1 of the vibration display effect and the first action effect, and the magnitude of the vibration of the vibration display effect in the overlap execution period L2 is longer. This is larger than the magnitude of the vibration of the vibration display effect in the overlapping execution period L1. That is, during the period of execution of the effect effect in the present embodiment, the entire image displayed on the image display device 5 over a period L1 vibrates small in response to the heel 81SG603 being stuck in the active display area 81SG5F. Then, over the period L2 (L2> L1), an effect display 81SG603a is additionally displayed on the ridge 81SG603, and the entire image displayed on the image display device 5 vibrates greatly.

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Next, the display mode of the image display device 5 during the variable display will be described based on FIGS. 8-25 to 8-30.

  First, as shown in FIGS. 8-25 (A) to 8-25 (E), a game ball is placed in the first start winning opening during the execution of the variable display in a state where one or more first special figure holding memories exist. Is won, and the hold memory generated by the start winning is determined as a target of the waveform notice effect (execution of the waveform notice effect is decided), a new hold display is additionally displayed in the first hold memory display area 81SG5D. In addition, a waveform notice effect is started in the active display area 81SG5F. As described above, when the effect type of the waveform notice effect is determined as the effect type A, while the active display area 81SG5F starts to repeatedly display the sawtooth wave 81SG601 (waveform: small) with a small amplitude, When the effect type of the waveform notice effect is determined to be the effect type B, repeated display of a sawtooth wave (waveform: large) having a large amplitude is started in the active display area 81SG5F.

  As shown in FIG. 8-26 (F) to FIG. 8-26 (H), these waveform notice effects are immediately before the start of the variable display based on the hold memory that is the object of the waveform notice effect (the object of the waveform notice effect). At the timing when the variable display immediately before the variable display based on the hold storage is completed). Although not specifically illustrated, when the hold memory generated by the start winning is determined as the target of the hold display notice effect (execution of the hold display notice effect is decided), the hold display notice effect is displayed in the first hold memory display area 81SG5D. The hold display of the color according to the production type is displayed.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 8-27 (I) to 8-27 (N), when a new variable display is started, a plurality of tiles 81SG603 fly toward the active display area 81SG5F as a suggestive effect. Is executed. At this time, when the non-execution of the active display area change effect is determined in the variable display, the bag 81SG603 is flipped off without being stabbed (acted) in the active display area 81SG5F, and the variable display is continued. On the other hand, when execution of the active display area change effect is determined in the variable display, the heel 81SG603 is stabbed (acted) in the active display area 81SG5F as the first effect, and the image displayed on the image display device 5 The whole vibrates slightly from side to side. That is, in the suggestion effect in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (K), the first mode (failure pattern) indicating that the first action effect is not executed, and FIG. 8-27 (L ), A second mode (success pattern) indicating that the first action effect is executed is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 8-28 (P) to FIG. 8-28 (S), when the effect display 81SG603a is additionally displayed on the bag 81SG603 stuck in the active display area 81SG5F as the second action effect, the image display device 5 The whole image displayed on the screen vibrates greatly from side to side. Finally, the display mode of the active display area 81SG5F changes to a display mode (blue if the production type is α, red if the production type β) according to the production type of the active display area changing production.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-29 (T) to 8-29 (V), when the variation display is a variation display based on the variation pattern of super reach, the decorative symbol is displayed in a combination indicating reach. Then, the display mode of the active display area 81SG5F returns to the display mode (white display) before the active display area change effect. Then, the display of the spherical pseudo active display 81SG700 having the same color and the same radius as the active display area 81SG5F is started at the center of the display screen of the image display device 5 (the active display area 81SG5F rises and changes to the pseudo active display 81SH700). In addition, the first reserved storage display area 81SG5D, the second reserved storage display area 81SG5U, and the active display area 81SG5F are hidden. In addition, the shutter 81SG701 is displayed behind the pseudo active display, and the development suggestion effect is started. That is, the pseudo active display 81SG700 is displayed at an upper position in the image display device 5 (the center in the left-right width direction and the center in the vertical width direction) than the active display area 81SG5F, thereby causing the player to display more than the active display area 81SG5F. Visibility is improved.

  If the started development suggestion effect is the first development suggestion effect, as shown in FIGS. 8-29 (W) to 8-29 (Y), a pseudo active display is provided as the first development suggestion effect. An effect is produced in which 81SG700 continuously breaks through the shutter 81SG701. When the pseudo active display 81SG700 breaks through the shutter 81SG701, the effect display 81SG702 is displayed around the pseudo active display 81SG700. It is possible to recognize that the display 81SG700 has broken through the shutter 81SG701.

  Further, the display mode of the pseudo active display 81SG700 changes according to the number of breakthroughs of the shutter 81SG701. Specifically, when the pseudo active display 81SG700 breaks through the first shutter 81SG701, the pseudo active display 81SG700 changes from white to blue pseudo active display 81SG700a. When the pseudo active display 81SG700a breaks through the fourth shutter 81SG701, the pseudo active display 81SG700a changes from blue to green pseudoactive display 81SG700b. When the pseudo active display 81SG700b breaks through the seventh shutter 81SG701, the pseudo active display 81SG700b changes from green to purple pseudoactive display 81SG700c.

  Further, although not shown, when the pseudo active display 81SG700c breaks through the tenth shutter 81SG701, the pseudo active display 81SG700c changes from purple to red pseudo active display. As described above, the display mode (display color) of the pseudo active display 81SG700 is changed in accordance with the number of shutters 81SG701 that have broken through and the number of shutters 81SG701 that have broken through, and thus the execution is performed after the first development destination suggestion effect. It is possible to suggest reach production.

  Moreover, as shown in FIGS. 8-29 (V) and FIGS. 8-30 (Z-1) to 8-30 (Z-3), the started development suggestion effect is a second development destination suggestion effect. In this case, after the pseudo active display 81SG700 breaks through the first shutter 81SG701, reach effect options 81SG711 to 81SG715 that may be executed after the second development destination suggestion effect are displayed as roulette. The roulette fluctuation in which the options 81SG711 to 81SG715 sequentially emit light is started. Then, when the roulette change is executed over a predetermined period, one option finally emits light (the roulette is stopped (in the example of FIG. 8-30, “option 81Sg711 corresponding to super reach A” is stopped)), In this embodiment, a plurality of options are displayed as a roulette for the second development suggestion effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. The plurality of options may be displayed so that the display areas of the pseudo active display 81SG700 in the image display device 5 do not overlap, and the player may easily identify these options. Further, these options are displayed so as to overlap the display area of the pseudo active display 81SG700 in the image display device 5, and the player selects these options. It may be able to recognize without greatly moved the line.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the effect that the 槍 81SG603 is stabbed (acted) in the active display area 81SG5F, and when the 槍 81SG603 is stabbed in the active display area 81SG5F. Since the vibration display effect as the visibility change effect that changes the visibility of the image display device 5 can be executed, the effect of the effect can be improved by the synergistic effect of the action effect and the vibration display effect. It can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the form of executing the vibration display effect that vibrates the entire image displayed on the image display device 5 is exemplified as the visibility change effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the vibration display effect may be an effect of vibrating only a part of the image displayed on the image display device 5 (for example, vibrating only the active display area 81SG5F).

  Furthermore, in this Embodiment, although the form which performs the vibration display effect which vibrates the whole image currently displayed on the image display apparatus 5 was illustrated as a visibility change effect, this invention is not limited to this. The visibility change effect is, for example, an effect of enlarging or reducing the image displayed on the image display device 5, an effect of changing the brightness of the image displayed on the image display device 5, and the image display device 5. For example, the displayed image may be reversed horizontally or vertically.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-27 and 8-28, the first vibration display effect and the second vibration display having a larger vibration width than the first vibration display effect with the execution of the action effect. Although the form which performs an effect continuously is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, It is good also as these 1st vibration display effects and a 2nd vibration display effect being executable separately. When the first vibration display effect and the second vibration display effect can be executed individually, depending on whether the first vibration display effect or the second vibration display effect is executed with the execution of the action effect. The big hit expectation may be different. By doing in this way, it is possible to correlate the vibration width in the vibration display effect (power of the vibration display effect) and the big hit expectation, so that the player can be focused on the vibration width in the vibration display effect, You can improve your entertainment interests.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, as shown to FIGS. 8-27 (L)-FIG. 8-27 (N), the form in which a vibration display effect is performed after an effect effect (1st effect effect) is performed is performed. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the vibration display effect may be executed from the timing at which the action effect is executed or from the timing before the action effect is executed. That is, the vibration display effect may be executed simultaneously with the first action effect, or may be executed from a timing before the execution timing of the first action effect. Further, when the vibration display effect and the action effect are executed, the vibration display effect and the action effect can be changed by enabling the color of the active display area 81SG5F to be changed after the vibration display effect and the action effect are finished. Even after the game is over, the player can be focused on the active display area 81SG5F, and the gaming interest can be improved.

  Further, during the variable display in the present embodiment, as the suggestion effect suggesting that the action effect is executed, an effect in which the kite 81SG603 is flying toward the active display area 81SG5F can be executed. When 槍 81SG603 is stabbed (acted) in active display area 81SG5F, an effect and vibration display effect are executed. On the other hand, when 示 唆 81SG603 is not stabbed in active display area 81SG5F, effect and vibration are produced. Since the display effect is not executed, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the effect mode of the suggestion effect, and to improve the game entertainment.

  In the present embodiment, as the suggestion effect and the action effect, the bag 81SG603 flies toward the active display area 81SG5F and the bag 81SG603 is stuck in the active display area 81SG5F, but the present invention is limited to this. As a suggestion effect, the rate at which the effect effect is executed is varied according to the number of 槍 81SG603 flying toward the active display area 81SG5F, or according to the number of 槍 81SG603 stabbed into the active display area 81SG5F. The rate at which the active display area 81SG5F changes to red or the big hit expectation may be different. By doing in this way, a player can be made to pay attention to the kite 81SG603 flying toward the active display area 81SG5F, so that the gaming interest can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, when 槍 81SG603 is stabbed (acted) in the active display area 81SG5F as the suggestive effect, the action effect and the vibration display effect are executed, while 槍 81SG603 is used as the suggestive effect in the active display area. The example in which the action effect and the vibration display effect are not executed when the 81SG5F is not stabbed is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the suggestion effect 槍 81SG603 is stuck in the active display area 81SG5F In this case, if the effect effect and the vibration display effect can be executed at a higher rate than the case where the 槍 81SG603 does not pierce the active display area 81SG5F as the suggestion effect, the 槍 81SG603 pierces the active display area 81SG5F as the suggestion effect. Even effects and vibration display If you leave O and is not executed, spear 81SG603 may be provided when the vibration display effect the working effect is performed without sasara active display area 81SG5F as suggested effect.

  Furthermore, in this Embodiment, although the form which performs a suggestion effect and an effect effect on the active display area 81SG5F is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, These suggestion effect and effect effect Means that the display mode of the hold display can be changed by executing the hold display displayed in the first hold storage display area 81SG5D or the second hold storage display area 81SG5U, or the first hold storage display. The display mode of the first reserved storage display area 81SG5D and the second reserved storage display area 81SG5U may be changed by executing the area 81SG5D and the second reserved storage display area 81SG5U itself.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8-23, the active display area 81SG5F in the present embodiment emits light based on the start of variable display, and ends the light emission when the variable display ends. Since the player can clearly recognize that the variable display is being executed, the gaming interest can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the active display area 81SG5F is lit while the variable display is being executed, and the active display area 81SG5F is not lit while the variable display is not being executed, thereby determining whether or not the variable display is being performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the shape and size of the active display area 81SG5F are displayed when the variable display is being executed and when the variable display is not being executed. Etc. may be made different so that the player can easily recognize whether or not the variable display is being performed.

  In the present embodiment, a waveform notice effect and an active display area change effect can be executed as effects intended for the active display area 81SG5F, and the active display area 81SG5F is more visually recognized by the player than each hold display. Therefore, the player's attention can be attracted to the display mode of the active display area 81SG5F, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the visibility of the active display area 81SG5F is higher than the visibility of each hold display because the display position of the active display area 81SG5F and the display area of the active display area 81SG5F are larger than each hold display. Although the form is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the shape of the active display area 81SG5F is made different from the shape of the hold display, or the color of the active display area 81SG5F is made different from the color of the hold display. The visibility of the active display area 81SG5F may be made higher than the visibility of each hold display.

  Moreover, as the waveform notice effect and the active display area change effect, each can be executed in a plurality of effect types, and the expectation of jackpot differs depending on which effect type is executed. It is possible to make the player pay attention to the production type of the production and the active display area change production, and to improve the gaming interest.

  Further, the display mode (effect type) of the active display area 81SG5F in the waveform notice effect and the display mode (effect type) of the active display area 81SG5F in the active display area change effect each include a plurality of display modes. Since the big hit expectation degree differs depending on which display mode of 81SG5F is displayed in each display mode of the effect, make the player pay attention to the display mode of the waveform notice effect and the active display area change effect Can improve the game entertainment.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the form which varies the jackpot expectation degree according to the display mode of the active display area 81SG5F in the waveform notice effect and the display mode of the active display area 81SG5F in the active display area change effect was illustrated, Is not limited to this. For example, as an effect that can be executed during variable display and is targeted for the active display area 81SG5F, the size of the active display area 81SG5F is changed, or a message is sent to the active display area 81SG5F. An effect to be displayed may be executed. When such an effect is executed, the big hit expectation may be made different depending on the size of the active display area 81SG5F and the displayed message.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of display modes (effects) are provided for the display mode (effect type) of the active display area 81SG5F in the waveform notice effect and the display mode (effect type) of the active display area 81SG5F in the active display area change effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode of the active display area 81SG5F in the waveform notice effect and the display mode of the active display area 81SG5F in the active display area change effect are illustrated. There may be only one display mode of any one of the above.

  In addition, since the waveform notice effect in the present embodiment can be executed over a plurality of fluctuation displays, the player can be focused on the waveform notice effect over the plurality of fluctuation displays. You can improve your interest.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the development suggestion effect in which the pseudo active display 81SG700 similar to the active display area 81SG5F is displayed during the variable display, and the development mode of the development suggestion effect (first development destination) Because the jackpot expectation differs depending on whether it is a suggestion production or a second development destination suggestion production, or a production pattern to be executed), it is possible to improve the gaming interest by making the player pay attention to the development destination indication .

  Further, in the first development destination suggestion effect in the present embodiment, an example in which the degree of jackpot expectation is changed according to the number of shutters 81SG701 that the pseudo active display 81SG700 breaks through is exemplified, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the jackpot expectation may differ depending on the pattern of the shutter 81SG701 that the pseudo active display 81SG700 breaks through and the display form of the effect display 81SG702 that is displayed when the pseudo active display 81SG700 breaks through the shutter 81SG701.

  Further, in the first development suggestion effect in the present embodiment, an example in which the pseudo active display 81SG700 automatically executes the effect of breaking through the shutter 81SG701 is illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the first development suggestion effect may be an effect of breaking through the shutter 81SG701 in response to the player operating the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B. In this way, when the first development suggestion effect is an effect in which the pseudo active display 81SG700 breaks through the shutter 81SG701 in accordance with the player's operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, the image display device 5 The operation promotion image that prompts the player to operate the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is displayed, the display mode of the displayed operation promotion image, the stick controller 31A and the push indicated by the displayed operation promotion image are displayed. Depending on the operation mode of the button 31B, the jackpot expectation may be different.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8-29, when the development suggestion effect is started, the active display area 81SG5F is changed to the pseudo active display 81SG700 so that the visibility of the pseudo active display 81SG700 from the player is active. Since the display area 81SG5F is improved, it is possible to further improve the interest of the development suggestion effect.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8-29, when starting the development suggestion effect, the first reserved storage display area 81SG5D and the second reserved storage display area 81SG5U are hidden, so that the development suggestion effect is displayed. On the other hand, it is possible to attract more attention to the player, and to further enhance the interest of the development suggestion effect.

  In this embodiment, when starting the development suggestion effect, the first reserved storage display area 81SG5D and the second reserved storage display area 81SG5U are illustrated as being non-displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the development suggestion effect is started, the first reserved storage display area 81SG5D and the second reserved storage display area 81SG5U are reduced, so that the game for the development suggestion effect is performed. The player may be able to recognize the number of reserved memories even while the player is in the development suggestion effect while paying attention to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the pseudo active display 81SG700 acts on the shutter 81SG701 which is a part of the display area of the image display device 5 as the development suggestion effect (the pseudo active display 81SG700 breaks through the shutter 81SG701). , Can improve the entertainment interest of the development suggestion.

  Further, in this embodiment, as the reach production of super reach, five types of reach production of super reach A to super reach E having different jackpot expectation levels (the degree of jackpot expectation in the reach production: super reach A> super reach B> super Reach C> super reach D> super reach E), and reach of the big hit expectation degree such as reach production of super reach A according to the display mode of the pseudo active display 81SG700 which changes in the first development suggestion production Since the proportion of execution of the effects is different, the player can be focused on the display form of the pseudo active display 81SG700 in the first development suggestion effect, and the interest of the first development suggestion effect can be improved.

  Also, in the first development suggestion effect, the expectation of big hit differs depending on the number of shutters 81SG701 that the pseudo active display 81SG700 breaks through, so the pseudo active display 81SG700 breaks through in the first development suggestion production. It is possible to make the player pay attention to the number of shutters 81SG701 to be played, and to improve the interest of the first development suggestion effect.

  In the first development suggestion effect of the present embodiment, the pseudo active display 81SG700 exemplifies a form that can break through the shutter 81SG701 multiple times, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, as the first development suggestion effect, every time the pseudo active display 81SG700 breaks through the shutter 81SG701, at least a part of the rendering mode when the pseudo active display 81SG700 breaks through the shutter 81SG701 may be changed. Further, it is possible to make all of the effect modes when the pseudo active display 81SG700 breaks through the shutter 81SG701.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention can be changed or added without departing from the scope of the present invention. include.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the action effect is performed for the active display area 81SG5F, and the color of the active display area 81SG5F is changed as the effect result of the action effect. As shown in FIG. 31, an effect that acts on any of the hold displays displayed in the first hold storage display area 81SG5D or the second hold storage display area 81SG5U is executed, and the hold display is performed as a result of the action effect. A hold change effect that changes the display mode may be executable.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-31 (A), first, as an effect, a character 81SG930 is displayed during execution of variable display, and the character 81SG930 displays a color ball 81SG931 in a first reserved storage display area 81SG5D. The effect which throws toward the holding | maintenance display currently displayed by the 1st display mode (white round shape) is performed. Note that, as these action effects and hold change effects, when it is determined to change the display mode of the hold storage display from the first display mode to the second display mode (blue or red round shape), FIG. As shown in -31 (A) to 8-31 (C), the display mode of the hold display is changed from the first display mode to the second display mode when the color ball 81SG931 thrown by the character 81SG930 collides with the hold display. If it is not determined to change the display mode of the hold display from the first display mode to the second display mode, it is executed in the first pattern that changes, and FIG. 8-31 (A), FIG. B) and the color ball 81SG931 thrown by the character 81SG930 collides with the hold display as shown in FIG. 8-31 (D), but the display mode of the rebound display does not change from the first display mode. It may be executed in the pattern.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8-31 (B), when the action effect and the hold change effect are executed in the first pattern and in the second pattern, the speed of the color ball 81SG931 is reduced at the same timing. By starting (deceleration control), it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the display mode of the hold display is changed from the first display mode to the second display mode by the color ball 81SG931. It can be improved.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-31 (B), when displaying the action display at a reduced speed, display modes other than the hold display, the active display area 81SG5F, and the color ball 81SG931 are displayed before being displayed at a reduced speed. Unlike the display mode, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by changing the action display, and to effectively check whether the target hold display changes.

  In the first modification, the mode in which the speed of the color ball 81SG931 is decelerated at the same timing is illustrated when the action effect and the hold change effect are executed in the first pattern and in the second pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of display positions of the character 81SG930 and a display mode of the character 81SG930 are provided, and depending on which position the character 81SG930 is displayed and the display mode of the character 81SG930. You may make it the ratio which the display mode of a memory display changes from a 1st display mode to a 2nd display mode differ.

  Further, in the first modification, as shown in FIG. 8-31 (B), when displaying the action display at a reduced speed, display modes other than the hold display, the active display area 81SG5F, and the color ball 81SG931 are used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display of the hold display, the active display area 81SG5F, and the color ball 81SG931 is displayed when the action display speed is reduced. The aspect may be displayed dimly, or the entire image displayed on the image display device 5 may be displayed dimly.

  Moreover, in this modification 1, you may provide a some display aspect as a change aspect of a hold display at the time of performing an effect production and a hold change production in a 1st pattern. Furthermore, in the case where a plurality of display modes are provided as the change mode of the hold display when the action effect and the hold change effect are executed in the first pattern in this way, FIGS. 8-32 (A) and 8-32 (B). By using the hold change mode determination table as shown in Fig. 5, the ratio of the variable display result corresponding to the hold display that is the target of the action effect and the hold change effect varies depending on the change mode of the hold display. You may do it.

  Furthermore, in the first modification, a mode in which the speed reduction (deceleration control) of the color ball 81SG931 is executed when the action effect and the hold change effect are executed in the first pattern and in the second pattern. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a period for executing the speed reduction of the color ball 81SG931, the speed of the color ball 81SG931 is reduced over a plurality of periods (for example, 3 seconds). An execution case and a case where the speed reduction of the color ball 81SG931 is executed for 5 seconds) may be provided.

  When a plurality of periods are provided as periods for executing the speed reduction of the color ball 81SG931 as described above, as shown in FIGS. 8-33 (A) and 8-33 (B), the action effect and the hold change effect are displayed. When executing with the first pattern, the speed of the color ball 81SG931 is reduced over a longer period (for example, 5 seconds) at a higher rate than when the action effect and the hold change effect are executed with the second pattern. May be. Thus, when the speed reduction of the color ball 81SG931 is performed over a long period (for example, 5 seconds), the speed reduction of the color ball 81SG931 is performed for a short period (for example, 3 seconds). Since the action effect and the hold change effect are executed in the first pattern at a higher rate than the case where the change is executed (the display mode of the hold display changes), the player is in a period during which the speed of the color ball 81SG931 is reduced. Can improve the game entertainment interest.

  In the first modification, when the action effect and the hold change effect are executed in the first pattern, a longer period (for example, 5) than when the action effect and the hold change effect is executed in the second pattern. 2), the speed of the color ball 81SG931 is reduced. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the action effect and the hold change effect are executed in the first pattern. May reduce the speed of the color ball 81SG931 over a short period (for example, 3 seconds) at a higher rate than when the action effect and the hold change effect are executed in the second pattern.

  Further, in the first modification, the hold change effect is executed as an effect acting on the hold display, and the active display area change effect is executed as the effect acting on the active display area 81SG5F in the above embodiment, The present invention is not limited to this, and the hold change effect and the active display area change effect may be executed simultaneously. Furthermore, in the hold change effect and the active display area change effect, the jackpot expectation may be different depending on which effect is executed, and the display mode of the hold display changes in the hold change effect. The ratio and the ratio at which the display mode of the active display area 81SG5F changes in the active display area change effect may be different.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the form which can perform an effect | action effect and a vibration display effect during 1 fluctuation | variation display is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, As modification 2, these are shown. By making it possible to execute an effect intended for the active display area 81SG5F (for example, an effect of changing the size or shape of the active display area 81SG5F) together with the action effect and the vibration display effect during one variable display. The player may be allowed to pay attention to how many effects are executed during the variable display. Further, when the effect, the vibration display effect, and the effect for the active display area 81SG5F can be executed during the variable display of 1 as described above, the effect is displayed during the execution of the effect for the active display area 81SG5F. By shifting the stage in which each effect can be performed so that the effect is not executed, the player may pay attention to the effect intended for the active display area 81SG5F, and the player may easily recognize the effect being executed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the active display area 81SG5F is caused to emit light based on the start of the variable display, and when the variable display ends, the light emission is terminated, so that the player is performing the variable display. Although the form which makes it recognize clearly is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, As modification 3, the 1st storage memory display area 81SG5D and the 2nd storage memory display at the time of the start of a variable display It is possible to execute a transition effect in which the hold display displayed in the area 81SG5U shifts to the active display area 81SG5F with an effect display, and executes the transition effect when the active display area 81SG5F starts to emit light. Good. By doing in this way, a player can be made to pay attention by the production | presentation at the time of starting a variable display, and a game interest can be improved.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the active display area 81SG5F is light-emitted based on the start of the fluctuation | variation display, the form which stops light emission when this fluctuation | variation display is complete | finished is illustrated. However, as a fourth modification example, the flashing of the active display area 81SG5F is terminated from the start timing of the reach production, so that the player is noticed with respect to the reach production and the gaming entertainment is improved. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the gaming machine to which the present invention is applied is exemplified as the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as a fifth modification, the gaming machine to which the present invention is applied. The machine can start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value such as a medal, and a reel capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols each identifiable. The slot machine may be configured such that one game is completed by deriving the variation display result, and winning can be generated according to the variation display result derived for the reel.

  When the present invention is applied to a slot machine, a specific display corresponding to the variable display being executed in the image display device is displayed, and the variable display is not executed in a region different from the specific display in the image display device. A corresponding special display may be displayed. In such a case, as an effect suggesting that the effect control CPU mounted on the effect control board of the slot machine is notified that the bonus has been won in the variable display that has not been executed, As an effect that suggests that the bonus notice effect that displays saw waves of different sizes as shown in the embodiment can be executed and that the bonus is won in the variable display during execution is notified. An effect of changing the display color to blue or red (an effect corresponding to the active display area change effect in the embodiment) may be executable.

  Furthermore, when the effect control CPU mounted on the effect control board of the slot machine can execute the effect equivalent to the waveform notice effect or the active display area change effect in the above-described embodiment, the specific display is displayed from the special display. By increasing the visibility of the specific display by raising the visibility of the specific display by displaying it at a position that is easy to see from the player, May be improved.

  In the above embodiment, the color of the active display area 81SG5F is changed to blue or red during execution of the variable display, or the hold display based on the start winning that occurs during the variable display is displayed in blue or red. In this example, the variation display result is a big hit and the variation display result corresponding to each hold display is a big hit, but the present invention is not limited to this. The timing at which the colors of the active display area 81SG5F and the hold display change is not limited to the time when the variable display is being executed or at the time of starting winning, but may be the start timing of the variable display. Thus, by enabling the color of the active display area 81SG5F or the hold display to be changed at the start of the change, the player can be more focused on the effect at the start of the change, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  Further, in the embodiment, it is suggested that the change display result is a big hit by changing the color of the active display area 81SG5F or the hold display, or the change display result corresponding to each hold display is a big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and by changing the color of the active display area 81SG5F or the hold display, a specific reach effect is provided in the change display corresponding to the change display or each hold display. It may be suggested that it is executed.

  In the above embodiment, when a new start prize is generated, the waveform notice effect and the hold display notice effect can be executed for the variable display based on the start prize. Is not limited to this, and in the next variable display after executing the waveform notice effect and the hold display notice effect, it is not determined to be a target of a new waveform notice effect or a hold display notice effect, When the next variable display, which is the target of the current waveform notice effect or hold display notice effect, is finished, the execution of the new waveform notice effect or hold display notice effect targeted for a different change display is determined. It may be prevented that it becomes difficult to understand whether the variable display is the target variable display of the waveform notice effect or the hold display notice effect.

  Moreover, although the said embodiment has illustrated the form in which the hold display is displayed even during the execution of the waveform notice effect and the active display area change effect, the present invention is not limited to this. When performing the waveform effect or the active display area change effect, the player may be more focused on the active display area 81SG5F by hiding the hold display from the image display device 5, and the game entertainment may be improved. .

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the color of the pseudo active display 81SG700 was changed in steps according to the number of shutter 81SG701 which broke through in the 1st change destination suggestion effect, this invention illustrated this The present invention is not limited, and the change display result is lost even though the color has changed in a predetermined region of the image display device 5 (for example, the right end portion of the image display device 5) in the first change destination suggestion effect for the past several times. When the pseudo active display 81SG700 that has been displayed is displayed as a history and the first change destination suggestion effect is newly executed, the pseudo active display 81SG700 displayed as the history breaks through the shutter 81SG701. You may perform a certain direction.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8-28 and 8-29, even if the active display area 81SG5F is displayed in blue or red as the effect result of the active display area change effect, the development suggestion The form in which the white pseudo-active display 81SG700 is displayed when performing the effect is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the active display area 81SG5F is the effect result of the active display area change effect. When displayed in blue or red, the color of the active display area 81SG5F may be taken over by the pseudo active display 81SG700 when executing the development suggestion effect. In this way, continuity is created between the active display area change effect and the development suggestion effect, so that the player can be focused on the active display area 81SG5F and the pseudo active display 81SG700. You can improve your interest.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, as shown to FIGS. 8-29, although the pseudo active display 81SG700 performed the effect which breaks through the several shutter 81SG701 as a 1st development destination suggestion effect, this invention does this. In the first development destination suggestion effect in the embodiment, the number (level) corresponding to the number of shutters 81SG701 that the pseudo active display 81SG700 broke through is displayed on the pseudo active display 81SG700. Also good. As described above, when a number corresponding to the number of shutters 81SG701 that the pseudo active display 81SG700 broke through is displayed on the pseudo active display 81SG700, the number is updated and displayed every time the pseudo active display 81SG700 breaks through the shutter 81SG701 (counting). Up), it is possible to suggest the reach performance and the jackpot expectation that are executed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, so that the gaming interest can be improved.

  In the embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 (so-called one type of pachinko gaming machine) that controls to the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the special symbol and the production symbol are derived and displayed as a combination showing the big hit as the variation display result. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is provided with a specific area through which a game ball can pass to A pachinko gaming machine (so-called two types of pachinko gaming machines) that control to a big hit gaming state based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the specific area, and combinations in which special symbols and production symbols show big hits as a result of these fluctuation displays The pachinko gaming machine (so-called 1 type + 2 type) that controls to the big hit gaming state both by being derived and displayed in the game and by the game ball passing through the specific area during the small hit game The invention may be applied also in the penis game machine).

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 5 Image display apparatus 100 Microcomputer 120 for game control CPU for production control

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of performing variable display,
Production display means;
Specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to variable display on the effect display means;
Production control means for controlling production;
With
The specific display means can display the specific display in a first display mode and a second display mode different from the first display mode,
The production control means includes
When the display mode of the specific display changes from the first display mode to the second display mode, an effect that acts on the specific display;
A visibility change effect that changes the visibility of at least part of the effect display means, and
The gaming machine characterized in that the visibility change effect can be executed when the action effect is executed.

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