JP2019154895A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine with improved game taste.SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine can display an active display having a plurality of stages of modes (e.g., a display color or the like) with different jackpot expectation degrees, and can execute a change performance capable of changing a mode of the active display to a next stage. In an execution period of a normal ready-to-win state, the pachinko game machine can execute the change performance once to change the mode (the display color) of a specific display (the active display) to the next stage (e.g., to change the display color of the active display by executing a first change performance once, or the like). In an execution period of a super ready-to-win state different from the execution period of the normal ready-to-win, the pachinko game machine can execute the change performance a plurality of times to change the mode of the specific display to the next stage (e.g., to change the display color of the active display by executing a second change performance a plurality of times until a point reaches 100 points, or the like).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

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

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

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2006-214921

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

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

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that executes variable display (for example, a special game) and can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player,
Specific display means (for example, effect control) that displays a specific display (for example, active display) that has a plurality of modes (for example, display colors, etc.) that are different in display and are related to the variable display and that have different expectations. Display control unit 123 or the like that displays an active display based on an instruction from the CPU 120 for use),
A change effect executing means (for example, a display for executing a change effect based on an instruction from the CPU 120 for effect control) that executes a change effect (for example, a change effect or the like) capable of changing the specific display mode to the next stage. Control unit 123 etc.),
The change effect execution means can execute the change effect once in a predetermined period (for example, a normal reach execution period, etc.) to change the specific display mode to the next stage (for example, the first change). The effect is executed once to change the display color of the active display, etc.), and the change display is executed a plurality of times in a specified period different from the predetermined period (for example, a super reach execution period). Can be changed to the next stage (for example, the second change effect is executed a plurality of times until the point reaches 100 points, and the display color of the active display is changed).
further,
Detection means (for example, push sensor 9035B, controller sensor unit 9035A, etc.) capable of detecting the player's movement;
Promotion display execution means (for example, an image display device 905 capable of displaying a button image 90201 and a controller image 90203) capable of executing a promotion display for prompting the player's action,
Specific effect execution means (for example, effect control board 9012) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a character role effect, etc.) based on the detection result of the detection means,
The specific effect executing means is
It is possible to execute at least a first specific effect (for example, a first character accessory action effect, etc.) and a second specific effect (for example, a second character accessory action effect, etc.) different from the first specific effect,
The promotion display execution means includes
As a promotion display, a first promotion display (for example, as shown in FIG. 32 (C-2)) that suggests that the first specific effect is executed, a button image 90201 and a first character image 90211 are displayed on the image display device 905. ) And a second promotion display (for example, as shown in FIG. 34 (C-3)) that suggests that the second specific effect is executed, the button image 90201 and the image display device 905 are displayed. The second character image 90212 can be displayed).

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

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

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

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above,
The second change effect is based on the fact that a predetermined display (for example, meter M or the like) different from the specific display has changed to a specific mode (for example, the meter M is full) or the like. Change the aspect of
You may do it.

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

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

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

(7) In the gaming machine of either (4) or (5) above,
The degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on whether the combination of the specific display mode and the predetermined display mode is the first combination or the second combination (e.g., a modified example) ),
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  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

(8) In any of the above gaming machines (3) to (7),
The second change effect is when the specific display mode is at least a specific level excluding the lowest level (for example, “green” to “red” excluding “blue” having the lowest expectation). Is only feasible,
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the change effect from being executed many times when the specific display mode is less than the specific stage, and to improve the interest of the game.

(9) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (8),
Light emission control means for controlling the light emission of the light emitting means (for example, the game effect lamp L) (for example, the display control unit 123 for controlling the light emission of the game effect lamp L based on the instruction of the effect control CPU 120),
A specific effect executing means (for example, a display control unit 123 for executing super reach A based on an instruction from the CPU 120 for effect control) for executing a specific effect (for example, super reach A),
The light emission control means includes
When the aspect of the specific display is greater than or equal to a predetermined level or the expected degree of control to the advantageous state is greater than or equal to a predetermined value, the light emission means is controlled to emit light in relation to the specific display (for example, see FIG. 20A). ,
When the aspect of the specific display is less than a predetermined level or the expectation level controlled to the advantageous state is less than a predetermined value, the light emission means is controlled to emit light in relation to the specific effect (see, for example, FIG. 20B). ,
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  According to such a configuration, the light emitting means can be controlled to emit light in accordance with the expected degree of specific display, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  The modes for carrying out the invention described below include the inventions according to the following (10) to (18). Conventionally, in a gaming machine, as shown in JP-A-2006-158842, in order to prompt a button operation, a promotion display for displaying a button image or the like is performed, and the button operation is performed according to the promotion display. There was one in which either production A (CHANCE) or production B (hot) was displayed. However, the conventional gaming machine described above does not suggest that a specific effect is performed in the promotion display. For this reason, interest was inadequate. In view of this point, there is a demand for providing a gaming machine that can improve the interest of gaming effects.

(10) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to another aspect is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 901 or the like), and a detecting means capable of detecting a player's action ( For example, push sensor 9035B, controller sensor unit 9035A, and the like) and promotion display execution means that can execute a promotion display that prompts the player's action (for example, an image display device 905 that can display the button image 90201 and the controller image 90203). And a specific effect executing means (for example, an effect control board 9012) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a character role effect, etc.) based on the detection result of the detecting means, the specific effect executing means, The second specific effect (for example, the first specific effect (for example, the first character actor action effect etc.) and the first specific effect are different from each other. A second character role action action etc. can be executed, and the promotion display executing means uses a first promotion display (for example, FIG. C-2), the button display 90201 and the first character image 90211 are displayed on the image display device 905, and the second accelerated display (indicating that the second specific effect is executed). For example, as shown in FIG. 34 (C-3), it is possible to execute an effect such as an effect in which a button image 90201 and a second character image 90212 are displayed on the image display device 905.

  According to the said structure, the interest improvement of game production can be aimed at.

(11) In the gaming machine of (10), the specific effect executing means can execute a third specific effect (for example, a third character accessory action effect, etc.) different from the first specific effect and the second specific effect. The promotion display executing means is configured to display the button image 90201 on the image display device 905 and the effective display as shown in FIG. 34 (C-4), which suggests that the third specific effect is executed. The period bar 90202 is displayed, and the third character image 90213 may be displayed).

  According to the said structure, the interest improvement of game production can be aimed at.

(12) In the gaming machine of the above (10) or (11), the specific effect executing means uses the first specific effect as the first effect mode (for example, the first character combination 9061 is the first character combination operation). As an effect, an aspect of moving from the first character combination 1st position P9011 to the first character combination 2nd position P9012) and a second display mode (for example, the first character combination 9061) different from the first display mode. However, as the first character role rotation effect, it can be executed in the first character role second position P9012 (rotation (rotation)), the promotion display execution means is the first of the first effect mode. The first promotion display can be executed when the specific effect is executed (for example, the first character image 90211 is displayed when the first character accessory action effect is executed). It may be equal) as an ability.

  According to the said structure, the interest improvement of game production can be aimed at.

(13) In any one of the above gaming machines (10) to (12), the detection means can detect an operation of a player's operation means (for example, a push button 9031B or a stick controller 9031A), The first promotion display and the second promotion display are displays prompting the player to operate one operation means (for example, as shown in FIG. 35B-1 for the image display device 905). , Button image 90201 may be displayed, or controller image 90203 may be displayed as shown in FIG. 35B-2).

  According to the said structure, the interest improvement of game production can be aimed at.

(14) In any one of the above gaming machines (10) to (13), the promotion display executing means does not execute the second promotion display when the first specific effect is executed (for example, the first The image display device 905 may not display the second character image 90212 when the first character combination effect in which the one character combination 9061 operates is executed).

  According to the said structure, the fall of a production effect can be prevented.

(15) In any of the above gaming machines (10) to (14), a period display (for example, an effective period) for notifying an operation effective period (for example, a period during which the effect control board 9012 receives an operation of the push button 9031B). A period display execution means (for example, an image display device 905 capable of displaying an effective period bar 90202), and the display mode of the period display is the first promotion display and the second promotion display. The effective period bar 90202 displayed together with the first character image 90211 is green as shown in FIG. 32 (C-2), for example, as shown in FIG. 32 (C-3). The validity period bar 90202 displayed together with the two-character image 90212 may be red).

  According to the said structure, the interest improvement of game production can be aimed at.

(16) In any one of the above gaming machines (10) to (15), the specific effect executing means includes the first specific effect related to the first character of the plurality of types of characters and the plurality of types of characters. The second specific effect related to the second character can be executed (for example, the first character accessory action effect and the second character accessory action effect can be executed, etc.), and the promotion display executing means Can execute the first promotion display related to the first character and the second promotion display related to the second character (for example, as shown in FIG. 32 (C-2), the button image 90201 and the first An effect in which the character image 90211 is displayed and an effect in which the button image 90201 and the second character image 90212 are displayed can be executed as shown in FIG. It may be and so on).

  According to the said structure, the interest improvement of game production can be aimed at.

(17) In the gaming machine according to any one of (10) to (16), the promotion display execution means does not suggest that either the first specific effect or the second specific effect is executed. Normal promotion display (for example, an image that is in a normal reach state shown in FIG. 32B is displayed on the image display device 905, and then the button image 90201 or the controller image 90203 is not displayed) can be executed, The specific effect execution means can execute the first specific effect or the second specific effect after the normal promotion display is displayed (for example, an image in the normal reach state shown in FIG. 32B is displayed as an image). As shown in FIG. 33 (D-2) without being displayed on the device 905 and subsequently displaying the button image 90201 or the controller image 90203. 1 character combination product 9061 may be the equal) to perform the first character won game operation effect of moving the first character won game first position P9011 the first character won game second position P9012.

  According to the said structure, the interest improvement of game production can be aimed at.

(18) Further, a game machine (for example, a pachinko game machine 901 or the like) capable of performing a game and capable of detecting a player's action (for example, a push sensor 9035B, a controller sensor unit 9035A or the like) And specific display execution means (for example, an image display device 905) that performs specific display (for example, a button image 90201, a controller image 90203, etc.) corresponding to the detection means, and the specific display execution means As the display, it is possible to display a first specific display (for example, a button image 90201) and a second specific display (for example, a controller image 90203) having a higher advantage for the player than the first specific display. The ineffective period of detection by the detection means (for example, the effect control board 9012 receives the operation of the push button 9031B). In a period before the period to be attached, etc.), after the first specific display is displayed, the first specific display is changed to the second specific display (for example, the button image 90201 is changed to the controller image 90203). In the effective period of detection by the detection means (for example, the period in which the operation of the push button 9031B is received by the effect control board 9012), the operation effect (for example, the controller image 90203 is displayed using the second specific display after the change. Thereafter, the game machine may be characterized in that an effect or the like for notifying the jackpot result is executed.

  According to the above configuration, the production effect is improved.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the main effect control commands. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a figure which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the fluctuation pattern at the time of big hit. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the fluctuation pattern at the time of a loss. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the last color of active display. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the production execution pattern of a change production. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the production execution pattern of a change production. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the production execution pattern of a change production. It is a figure which shows time series, such as the execution timing of a change effect. It is a figure which shows the change effect and the change of the display color of active display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display process. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen of a 1st change effect. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen of a 2nd change effect. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect screen of a 2nd change effect. It is a figure explaining the game effect lamp etc. which concern on a modification. It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a special figure display result. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a character accessory effect determination process. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the character reach | attainment effect determination table at the time of super reach development, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the button image display determination table at the time of super reach development, (C), It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the image display determination table at the time of jackpot result alert | report. It is explanatory drawing explaining the flow of the character effect production at the time of super reach development. FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of a character accessory effect following FIG. 32. It is explanatory drawing explaining the other example of the flow of the character role effect at the time of super reach development. It is explanatory drawing explaining the flow of the character effect production at the time of big hit result alerting | reporting. FIG. 36 is an explanatory diagram illustrating another example of FIG. 35.

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

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

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

  The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". In addition, the special figure game using the first special figure is referred to as a “first special figure game”, and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a “second special figure game”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(14) As a modification,
Light emission control means for controlling the light emission of the light emitting means (for example, the game effect lamp L) (for example, the display control unit 123 for controlling the light emission of the game effect lamp L based on the instruction of the effect control CPU 120),
A specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect (for example, super reach A) (for example, a display control unit 123 for executing super reach A based on an instruction from the CPU 120 for effect control),
The light emission control means includes
The specific display mode is a predetermined level (for example, red) or more, or the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state is a predetermined value (for example, a red jackpot expectation degree. In such a case, the light emission means is controlled to emit light in relation to the specific display (for example, see FIG. 20A),
When the aspect of the specific display is less than a predetermined level or the expectation level controlled to the advantageous state is less than a predetermined value, the light emission means is controlled to emit light in relation to the specific effect (see, for example, FIG. 20B). ,
You may do it.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 20, a game effect lamp L (provided in the vicinity of the image display device 5 or the like) including an active lamp LA is provided. The game effect lamp L includes a plurality of LEDs, and some of the LEDs are assigned to the active lamp LA. These are controlled by the display control unit 123 and the lamp control board 14. The active lamp LA emits light with the same color (display color) as the display color of the active display X displayed as an image. As a result, the active lamp LA can inform the variable display jackpot expectation degree similarly to the active display X.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The present invention is not limited to what has been described above. In addition to the above-described embodiment and other examples described later, the specific configuration is included in the present invention even if there is a change or addition in a range not departing from the gist of the present invention.

  Moreover, it is good also as combining all or one part structure arbitrarily among the structure shown to embodiment mentioned above and each modification, and the structure shown to the below-mentioned embodiment and each modification.

  In addition, it should be thought that the above-described embodiment and the later-described embodiment disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the above description and the descriptions below, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  As other gaming machines of the present invention, a gaming machine (for example, a special display game or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state or the like) that is advantageous for the player (for example, a gaming game) A specific display (for example, active display) that is a display related to a variable display and has a plurality of modes (for example, display colors, etc.) with different degrees of expectation controlled in the advantageous state. Specific display means for displaying (for example, the display control unit 123 that displays active display based on an instruction from the CPU 120 for effect control), and a change effect that can change the specific display mode to the next stage (for example, Change effect execution means (for example, a display control unit 123 that executes a change effect based on an instruction from the CPU 120 for effect control). The line means can execute a change effect once in a predetermined period (for example, a normal reach execution period) to change the specific display mode to the next stage (for example, the first change effect is 1). The display color of the active display is changed by being executed once), and the change display is executed a plurality of times in a specific period (for example, a super reach execution period, etc.) different from the predetermined period. It is possible to change to the next stage (for example, the second change effect is executed multiple times until the point reaches 100 points, etc.), and the player's action Detecting means (for example, push sensor 9035B, controller sensor unit 9035A, etc.) that can detect the player, and a promotion that can execute a promotion display that prompts the player's action A display execution means (for example, an image display device 905 that can display a button image 90201 or a controller image 90203) and a specification that can execute a specific effect (for example, a character combination effect) based on the detection result of the detection means. Production execution means (for example, production control board 9012), and the specific production execution means is different from at least the first specific production (for example, first character actor action production, etc.) and the first specific production. A second specific effect (for example, a second character accessory action effect or the like) can be executed, and the promotion display execution means suggests that the first specific effect is executed as a promotion display. Display (for example, an effect such as a button image 90201 and a first character image 90211 displayed on the image display device 905 as shown in FIG. 32C-2), As shown in FIG. 34C-3, for example, a button image 90201 and a second character image 90212 are displayed on the image display device 905, which suggests that the second specific effect is to be executed. A game machine capable of performing a performance, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the relationship between the number of executions of the change effect and the change in the specific display mode can be changed depending on the period, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, since it is suggested that a specific effect is performed in the promotion display, it is possible to improve the interest of the game effect.

  In addition, you may make it change the aspect of a specific display as a specific production | presentation performed based on the detection result of the detection means which can detect a player's operation | movement. That is, the mode of the specific display may be changed when an operating means (for example, the stick controller 9031A or the push button 9031B) is operated as an operation performed by the player for executing the specific effect. If it does so, since it is suggested that the mode of the specific display changes in the promotion display, the player is given an opportunity to operate (for example, operating the operation means such as the stick controller 9031A and the push button 9031B). Can actively participate in the game, and can improve the interest of the game production. In particular, if the operation of the operating means is a necessary condition, the specific display mode is changed (even if it is suggested that the specific display mode changes in the promotion display, it is not changed unless the operating unit is operated). Therefore, it is possible to participate more actively in the game, and to further enhance the interest of the game production.

  Furthermore, as an example of the form of the gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game and can enhance the interest of the game production (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 901, etc.) The detection means (for example, push sensor 9035B, controller sensor unit 9035A, etc.) capable of detecting the player's action, and the promotion display executing means (eg, button image) capable of executing the promotion display that prompts the player's action. 90201 and an image display device 905 that can display the controller image 90203) and specific effect execution means (for example, effect control) that can execute a specific effect (for example, a character accessory effect) based on the detection result of the detection means. The specific effect executing means is at least a first specific effect (for example, a first character role-moving motion). Effect) and a second specific effect different from the first specific effect (for example, a second character role action effect, etc.) can be executed. First promotion display that suggests that an effect is to be executed (for example, an effect in which a button image 90201 and a first character image 90211 are displayed on the image display device 905 as shown in FIG. 32C-2) and the like. A second promotion display (for example, as shown in FIG. 34C-3) suggesting that the second specific effect is executed, a button image 90201 and a second character image 90212 are displayed on the image display device 905. And the like can be executed. Below, an example of the form example of this gaming machine will be described as another form example.

(Other examples)
Hereinafter, another embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 21 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 901 is roughly divided into a gaming board 902 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 903 that supports and fixes the gaming board 902. The game board 902 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 904A and a second special symbol display device 904B are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 902. Each of the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs, and a plurality of types that can be distinguished from each other in a special game as an example of a variable display game. The special symbol which is the identification information is displayed in a variable manner. For example, each of the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do.

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 904A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 904B is also referred to as “second special symbol”. .

  An image display device 905 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 902. The image display device 905 is composed of, for example, an LCD and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 905, corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 904A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 904B in the special symbol game. In a decorative symbol display area, which is a plurality of variable display portions, for example, three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 905. Then, in response to the start of one of the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 904A and the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 904B in the special symbol game, Variations of the decorative symbols are started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R. After that, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R on the image display device 905 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  In this way, in the display area of the image display device 905, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 904A or a special graphic using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 904B. In synchronization with the game, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a finalized decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. It should be noted that, for example, to derive and display various display symbols such as special symbols and decorative symbols, the display of identification information such as decorative symbols is stopped and variable display is terminated. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be stopped and displayed, and for example, a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction may occur. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. It should be noted that the temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbol completely stopped only for a time shorter than a predetermined time without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  On the screen of the image display device 905, a start winning storage display area 905H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 905H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special game is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 906A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 906B. It occurs based on the start winning by doing. That is, the start condition for executing the variable display game such as the special game or the variable display of the decorative design is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed, and the pachinko machine 901 When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to being controlled to the big hit game state or the like, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended.

  For example, when the start condition for the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 904A is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start prize that the game ball passes through the first start prize opening, If the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not established, the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by one, and the first special figure is used. The execution of the special figure game was suspended. In addition, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 904B is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start prize that the game ball passes through the second start prize opening, 2 If the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second special condition is not established, the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by 1, and the second special figure is used. The execution of the special figure game was suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1, and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started. 1 is subtracted from the number stored in the second special figure hold.

  The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. The term “special figure pending storage number” simply refers to a concept that includes all of the first special figure pending memory number, the second special figure pending memory number, and the total pending memory number, and particularly refers to a part thereof. It may happen.

  A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the start winning memory display area 905H or instead of the start winning memory display area 905H. In the example shown in FIG. 21, the first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memory in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B together with the start winning memory display area 905H. A display 9025A and a second hold display 9025B are provided. The first hold indicator 9025A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 9025B displays the second special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner. Each of the first hold indicator 9025A and the second hold indicator 9025B includes, for example, a number of LEDs corresponding to the upper limit values of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, respectively. .

  As shown in FIG. 21, a first character combination 9061 is arranged in the vicinity of the upper end in the display area of the image display device 905. The first character combination 9061 can be moved downward from the upper end of the image display device 905 toward the inside of the display area of the image display device 905 by driving the first character combination motor 9071 shown in FIG. At the same time, rotation (spinning) is possible at the operated position. Hereinafter, the position where the first character combination 9061 near the upper end in the display area of the image display device 905 is referred to as a first character combination first position P9011. The position where the first character combination 9061 is arranged inside the display area of the image display device 905 is referred to as a first character combination second position P9012. Near the left end of the display area of the image display device 905, a second character combination 9062 is arranged. The second character combination 9062 can be operated slightly upward from the left end of the image display device 905 toward the inside of the display area of the image display device 905 by driving the second character combination motor 9072 shown in FIG. At the same time, it can be rotated (rotated) at the operated position. Hereinafter, the position where the second character combination 9062 near the left end in the display area of the image display device 905 is referred to as a second character combination first position P9021. The position where the second character combination 9062 is arranged inside the display area of the image display device 905 is referred to as a second character combination second position P9022. In the vicinity of the right end in the display area of the image display device 905, a third character combination 9063 is arranged. The third character combination 9063 can be moved slightly upward from the left end of the image display device 905 toward the inside of the display area of the image display device 905 by driving the third character combination motor 9073 shown in FIG. At the same time, it can be rotated (rotated) at the operated position. Hereinafter, the position where the third character combination 9063 near the right end in the display area of the image display device 905 is referred to as a third character combination first position P9031. The position where the third character combination 9063 is arranged inside the display area of the image display device 905 is referred to as a third character combination second position P9032.

  In the following description, the first character combination 9061 to the third character combination 9063 may be collectively referred to as “character combination”. The first character combination first position P9011 to the third character combination first position P9031 may be collectively referred to as “character combination first position”, and the first character combination second position P9012 to the third character may be referred to as “character combination first position”. The combination second position P9032 may be collectively referred to as “character combination second position”.

  Below the image display device 905, an ordinary winning ball device 906A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 906B are provided. The normal winning ball device 906A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. An ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 906B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 9081 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. And forming a second start winning opening.

  As an example, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 906B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 9081 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball does not enter the second start winning opening. It becomes. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 906B, when the solenoid 9081 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position, so that the game ball enters the second start winning opening. It becomes a state. It should be noted that the normal variable winning ball apparatus 906B can enter the second start winning opening even when in the closed state, but has a lower possibility of entering the gaming ball than in the open state. You may comprise as follows. As described above, the game area is provided with the normally variable winning ball apparatus 906B that changes between an open state in which a game ball can enter and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter.

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 906A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 9022A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 906B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 9022B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 9022A, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the first special figure holding memory number is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value, the first start The condition is met. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 9022B, if a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls and the second special figure holding memory number is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value, the second start The condition is met.

  The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 9022A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 9022B. May be the same number or different numbers. The pachinko gaming machine 901 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  A special variable winning ball device 907 is provided below the normal winning ball device 906A and the normal variable winning ball device 906B. The special variable winning ball device 907 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 9082 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 907, when the solenoid 9082 for the big prize opening door is in the OFF state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and prevents the game ball from passing through the big winning opening. . On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 907, when the special winning opening door solenoid 9082 is in the ON state, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball easily passes through the large winning opening. To do. As described above, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball is easy to pass and advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass and is disadvantageous for the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes through the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, a count switch 9023 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch 9023, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 907, for example, when the game ball passes through another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out. Therefore, if the special prize winning device 907 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 907 is closed or partially closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 907, it becomes impossible or difficult to obtain the winning ball by passing the gaming ball through the special prize opening. The second state is disadvantageous to the person.

  A normal symbol display 9020 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 902. As an example, the normal symbol display 9020 is composed of 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs, etc., like the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. Is displayed so that it can be changed. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game. Above the normal symbol display device 9020, a general symbol hold display device 9025C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 9025C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passage gate 9041.

  In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 902 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 908L and 908R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 903, and a game effect lamp 909 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 901. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 903, a hitting operation handle operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area is provided. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount by the player or the like.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 903 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 so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. A dish is provided. A lower plate is provided below the gaming machine frame 903 so that excess balls overflowing from the upper plate can be discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 901.

  The member that forms the lower plate can be tilted in the rear, front, left, right direction by the player holding it, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). A possible stick controller 9031A is attached. The stick controller 9031A includes an operation stick gripped by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 9031A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod.

  A controller sensor unit 9035A (see FIG. 22) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided in the lower pan main body or the like below the stick controller 9031A. For example, the controller sensor unit 9035A includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 902 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player's side facing the pachinko gaming machine 901. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 902 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 9031B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 9031A). Is provided. The push button 9031B may be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 9035B (see FIG. 22) for detecting a player's operation act on the push button 9031B may be provided in the body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 9031B.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 901, various control boards such as a main board 9011, an effect control board 9012, an audio control board 9013, and a lamp control board 9014 shown in FIG. 22 are mounted. The pachinko gaming machine 901 is also equipped with a relay board 9015 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 9011 and the effect control board 9012. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 902 and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 901.

  The main board 9011 is a main-side control board, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 901 are mounted. The main board 9011 is mainly directed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 9012. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer are provided. In addition, the main board 9011 controls the variable display of the first special figure and the second special figure by performing lighting / extinguishing control of each LED constituting the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B. A function for controlling the variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 9020 by performing on / off / coloring control of the normal symbol display 9020, etc. ing.

  On the main board 9011, for example, a game control microcomputer 90100, a switch circuit 90110, a solenoid circuit 90111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 90110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the microcomputer 90100 for game control. The solenoid circuit 90111 transmits a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 90100 to the solenoid 9081 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 9082 for the special prize opening door.

  The effect control board 9012 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 9011, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 9011 via the relay board 9015, and receives the image display device 905, speakers 908L, 908R. , And various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the game effect lamp 909 and the decoration LED. That is, the effect control board 9012 displays all or part of the display operation in the image display device 905, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 908L and 908R, and all or one of the on / off operations in the game effect lamp 909, the decoration LED, and the like. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as a section.

  The sound control board 9013 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 9012, and outputs sound from the speakers 908L and 908R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 9012. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 9014 is a control board for lamp output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 9012, and based on commands, control data, etc. from the effect control board 9012, game effect lamps 909, decoration LEDs, etc. A lamp driver circuit for performing on / off driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the main board 9011 is connected to wirings for transmitting detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 9021, start-up switches 9022A and 9022B, and a count switch 9023. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball as a game medium like what is called a sensor, for example. Further, the main board 9011 is connected with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control of the first special symbol display device 904A, the second special symbol display device 904B, the normal symbol display device 9020, and the like.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 9011 toward the effect control board 9012 is relayed by the relay board 9015. The control command transmitted from the main board 9011 to the effect control board 9012 via the relay board 9015 is an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal, for example. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 905, a sound control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 908L and 908R, and a game effect lamp 909. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte indicates MODE, and the second byte indicates EXT. It is sufficient that the first bit of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data is set to “0” in advance.

  A game control microcomputer 90100 mounted on the main board 9011 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 90101 for storing game control programs and fixed data, and a RAM 90102 for providing a game control work area. The CPU 90103 is configured to execute a control program by executing a game control program, the random number circuit 90104 to update numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 90103, and the I / O 90105.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 90100, processing for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 901 is executed by the CPU 90103 executing a program read from the ROM 90101. At this time, the CPU 90103 reads fixed data from the ROM 90101, the CPU 90103 writes various data to the RAM 90102 and temporarily stores the data, and the CPU 90103 stores various data temporarily stored in the RAM 90102. The CPU 90103 receives input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 90100 via the I / O 90105, and the CPU 90103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 90100 via the I / O 90105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  Note that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 90100 only needs to incorporate at least the RAM 90102 in addition to the CPU 90103, and the ROM 90101, the random number circuit 90104, the I / O 90105, and the like may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 90100, for example, the random number circuit 90104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 90104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 90103 of the game control microcomputer 90100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is stored in a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 90102 in the game control microcomputer 90100 or a random counter provided in an internal register different from the RAM 90102, and the CPU 90103 The random value may be updated by updating the stored value regularly or irregularly.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 90101 provided in the game control microcomputer 90100 stores various selection data, table data, and the like used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 90101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 90103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 90101 is configured with a table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 90103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 9011 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored. In the RAM 90102 provided in the game control microcomputer 90100, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 901 are temporarily stored so as to be rewritable.

  The effect control board 9012 includes an effect control CPU 90120 that performs control operations according to a program, a ROM 90121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 90122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 90120, and an image display device. A display control unit 90123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in 905, a random number circuit 90124 for updating numerical data indicating random values independently of the effect control CPU 90120, and an I / O 90125. And are installed.

  As an example, in the effect control board 9012, the effect control CPU 90120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 90121, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electrical component. At this time, the production control CPU 90120 reads fixed data from the ROM 90121, the production control CPU 90120 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 90122, and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the production control CPU 90120 enters the RAM 90122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 90120 receives input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 9012 via the I / O 90125, and the presentation control CPU 90120 is an I / O. A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 9012 via O90125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 90120, the ROM 90121, and the RAM 90122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 9012. On the effect control board 9012, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 905, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 9013, Wiring or the like for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 9014. In addition, on the effect control board 9012, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 9035A an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that the player's operation action for the stick controller 9031A has been detected, and a game for the push button 9031B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 9035B an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected. Furthermore, on the effect control board 9012, a first character role motor 9071 to drive a third character role motor 9073 for operating and rotating the first character role 9061 to the third character role 9063, respectively. Wiring for transmitting a predetermined drive command signal to the motor drive circuit 9016 is also connected.

  In the effect control board 9012, for example, the random number circuit 90124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  The ROM 90121 mounted on the effect control board 9012 shown in FIG. 22 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation, in addition to the effect control program. For example, the ROM 90121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 90120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination tables, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The RAM 90122 mounted on the effect control board 9012 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 90123 mounted on the effect control board 9012 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 905 based on a display control command or the like from the effect control CPU 90120. For example, the display control unit 90123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effects display by determining the switching timing of the effect image displayed in the display area of the image display device 905. As an example, VDP, CGROM, VRAM, LCD drive circuit, or the like may be mounted on the display control unit 90123. The VDP may be a GPU, a GCL, or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a DSP. The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  An I / O 90125 mounted on the effect control board 9012 has, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 9011 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 9012. It is comprised including. For example, an output port of the I / O 90125 outputs a video signal transmitted to the image display device 905, a command transmitted to the audio control board 9013, a command transmitted to the lamp control board 9014, and the like. .

  In the pachinko gaming machine 901, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a launch motor provided in a predetermined hitting ball launching device based on a predetermined operation by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of a housing in a pachinko gaming machine 901 Thus, a game ball as a game medium is launched toward the game area. When the game ball that has flowed down the game area passes through the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 906A, the first start is performed because the game ball is detected by the first start opening switch 9022A shown in FIG. The condition is met. Thereafter, a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 904A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 906B, the second start condition is satisfied because the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 9022B shown in FIG. To do. Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 904B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 906B is in the closed state as the second state, it is difficult or impossible for the gaming ball to pass through the second start winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 9041 is detected by the gate switch 9021 shown in FIG. 22, the normal symbol starting condition for executing the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 9020 is established. Thereafter, the general symbol display device 9020 starts the general symbol game on the basis of the fact that the general symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display, for example, that the previous general symbol game has ended, is established. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that becomes the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. At this time, if a specific normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed normal symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal”, the opening control is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 906B is tilted, and the predetermined time is When it passes, the closing control is performed to return to the vertical position.

  When the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 904A is started or when the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 904B is started Whether or not to make the symbol variable display result a “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result is determined before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is a game control microcomputer 90100 of the main board 9011 shown in FIG. To the effect control board 9012.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged in the display area of the image display device 905 In the symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R, variable display of decorative symbols different from the special symbols is performed.

  In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 904A and the special graphic game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 904B, a confirmed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, the image display device 905 derives and displays a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol. When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable display result is “big jackpot”, and the bonus game state is controlled as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. As a special symbol variable display result, when the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed, and the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result is “lost”.

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3” and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lose symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 904A may be a different special symbol from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 904B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol. Moreover, the special symbol of the lighting pattern having a specific meaning as a number or symbol is not limited to the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol. For example, the special symbol of the arbitrary lighting pattern in the 7-segment LED can be the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol. It is good.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball device 907 is in a first state advantageous for the player. Then, in a predetermined period or a period until a predetermined number of game balls enter the big prize opening and a winning ball is generated, a round game in which the big prize opening is continuously opened is executed. During a period other than the execution period of such a round game, the big winning opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 9023, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the jackpot type becomes “non-probable”, and when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed The type is “probable change”. When the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the upper limit time for the special variable winning ball apparatus 907 to be the first state advantageous to the player is relatively long as a round game in the jackpot game state. A regular round of time is performed. As a round game in the big hit game state, a big hit type in which a short-term open round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 907 is in the first state is relatively short may be executed. The big hit gaming state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a first specific gaming state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a second specific gaming state.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, based on the fact that a predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied, the probability display may be controlled to a probability change state where the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” is higher than the normal state. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as a predetermined number of variable displays is executed or the next big hit gaming state is started. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The short-time state is controlled to continue until one of the short-time end conditions is established first, among the fact that a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed and the next big hit gaming state has been started. . As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a short-time state. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probability change”, after the big hit game state is ended, the game state becomes the probability change state.

  In the probability changing state or the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 906B is changed between the first state and the second state in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes through the second start winning opening as compared with the normal state. For example, the normal symbol display 9020 controls that the normal symbol variation time in the normal symbol game is shorter than that in the normal state, and the probability that the variable symbol display result of each normal symbol game is “per normal symbol” The tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 906B based on the fact that the variable display result is "per normal figure" compared to the normal state The normal variable winning ball apparatus 906B may be changed to the first state and the second state in an advantageous change mode by the control for increasing the length of time and the control for increasing the number of tilts compared to the normal state. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 906B between the first state and the second state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control. By controlling to such a probable change state and a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a “big hit” is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained.

  The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 901 and the recorded information of the score given corresponding to the number of the game balls have value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. That's fine. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may have valuable values that can be used for replaying with the pachinko gaming machine 901, although they cannot be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R provided in the image display device 905, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 904A and In response to the start of any of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 904B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. In the period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R. The decorative display variable display mode may be a predetermined reach mode.

  Here, the reach mode means that the decorative symbols that are not stopped and displayed when the decorative symbols stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 905 constitute a part of the jackpot combination continue to fluctuate. Or a display mode in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R, the decorative symbols that constitute a predetermined jackpot combination are still displayed. The display pattern in which the decorative symbols are fluctuating in the remaining decorative symbol display areas that are not stopped, or all or part of the decorative symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” In the display mode, the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination.

  Corresponding to the reach mode, the decorative pattern variation speed is reduced, a character image different from the decorative pattern is displayed in the display area of the image display device 905, or the display mode of the background image is changed. In some cases, a presentation operation different from that before reaching the reach mode may be executed by changing the display mode of the moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variable display mode of the decorative design. Such an effect operation such as the display of the character image, the change in the display mode of the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, and the change in the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as a reach effect display. In addition, the reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 905 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 908L and 908R, the lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 909, etc. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the above.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns having different operation modes may be prepared in advance. And the possibility of being a “big hit” varies depending on the production mode in each reach production. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which one of a plurality of types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, super A, and super B are preset. In normal, so-called normal reach (normal reach production) is executed, and in super A and super B, normal reach is executed and then super reach (super reach production) is executed. The transition from normal reach to super reach at this time is also called development to super reach. When a reach effect including a super reach such as Super A or Super B is executed, the possibility that the variable display result is a “hit” is higher than when a normal reach effect is executed. Further, among reach effects including super reach, when a specific reach effect such as Super B is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the reach effect of Super A is executed.

  The expectation degree of jackpot is, for example, (probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of being the jackpot) / {(the probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of being the big hit) + (other than the time of the big hit) ) (Probability that the effect will be executed) × (probability not to be a big hit)}.

  During the variable display of the decorative design, unlike the reach effect, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, an image display as a message, an audio output, a lighting operation of the game effect lamp 909 or the decoration LED, etc. For example, there is a possibility that the decorative display variable display mode may be a reach mode, or that the variable display result may be a “hit”, by an effect operation different from the decorative display variable display operation. A notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance of the advantage of the game executed in the pachinko gaming machine 901.

  The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R. As long as it is executed before the reach mode is reached. In addition, the notice effect that notifies that there is a possibility that the variable display result may be a “hit” may include one that is executed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. In this way, the notice effect can be a big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing from the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols until the fixed special symbols and fixed decorative symbols that result in variable display are derived. Anything that can give notice of sex is acceptable. A plurality of notice patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the contents of the effect operation when such a notice effect is executed. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect may be any effect that does not cause a change in the variable symbol display time depending on whether or not it is executed.

  In this embodiment, the character role effect driven by the first character role 9061 to the third character role 9063 is set to be executable. The character combination effect is an effect that a part or all of the first character combination 9061 to the third character combination 9063 is driven. There is a possibility that the character combination effect is executed in the super reach effect of Super B. In the super B reach effect, the super reach effect is executed after the normal reach effect is executed. The character role effect is after the normal reach is finished, immediately before the super reach effect is executed (hereinafter referred to as the super reach development) and immediately before the definitive decorative symbol resulting in the variable display result is derived (hereinafter referred to as the jackpot result notification). )) Or both. When the character combination effect is executed, it is more likely that the variable display result will be a “hit” than when the character combination effect is not executed at the same timing.

  The character role effect includes a first character role motion effect as a character role motion effect to a third character role motion effect, and a first character role rotation effect as a character role rotation effect to a third character role. There is a product rotation effect. In the character actor motion effect, the character actor moves from the character actor first position to the character actor second position, or the character actor moves from the character actor second position to the character actor first position. There is a production.

  Specifically, as the first character combination action effect, the first character combination 9061 moves from the first character combination first position P9011 to the first character combination second position P9012, and the first character combination. There is an effect that 9061 operates from the first character combination second position P9012 to the first character combination first position P9011. As the second character combination action effect, the second character combination 9062 is an operation in which the second character combination 9062 moves from the second character combination first position P9021 to the second character combination second position P9022. There is an effect of operating from the character combination second position P9022 to the second character combination first position P9021. As the third character combination action effect, the third character combination 9063 is an operation in which the third character combination 9063 moves from the third character combination first position P9031 to the third character combination second position P9032, and the third character combination 9063 is third. There is an effect of operating from the character combination second position P9032 to the third character combination first position P9031.

  The character role rotation effect includes an effect in which the character role rotates (rotates) at the character role second position. Specifically, the first character combination rotation effect includes an effect in which the first character combination 9061 rotates at the first character combination second position P9012. As the second character role rotation effect, there is an effect in which the second character role 9062 rotates at the second character role second position P9022. As the third character combination rotation effect, there is an effect in which the third character combination 9063 rotates at the third character combination second position P9032.

  In this embodiment, during the development of super reach, the first character combination action production to the third character combination action production may be executed. In addition, when the big hit result is notified, the first character role action effect to the third character role action effect and the first character role effect effect to the third character role effect may be executed.

  Before the character combination effect is executed, a button image or a controller image may be displayed. In the display effect of the button image, a button image imitating the push button 9031B and a controller image imitating the stick controller 9031A are displayed on the image display device 905 together with the validity period bar. By displaying the button image or the controller image as a promotion display, the operation of the push button 9031B or the stick controller 9031A is promoted to the player.

  The validity period bar indicates an operation validity period during which the operation of the push button 9031B or the stick controller 9041A is valid, and becomes shorter as time elapses. When the push button 9031B and the stick controller 9031A are operated within the operation valid period, the effect control board 9012 accepts these operations. Further, the effect control board 9012 does not accept the operation of the push button 9031B or the stick controller 9031A except for the period for accepting the operation of the push button 9031B or the stick controller 9031A in the period other than the operation effective period. The character combination effect and button image display will be further described later.

  In this embodiment, in addition to the character effect effect described above, various notice effects such as a step-up notice effect, a pseudo-continuous effect, etc. are provided as the notice effect that informs that the variable display result may be a “hit”. A notice effect, a group notice effect, a background notice effect, a roll notice effect, etc. are executed. The effect mode of the step-up notice effect is an effect mode in which a plurality of steps are prepared, and is an effect mode in which the prepared steps are advanced to a predetermined level. In the step-up notice effect, for example, as the step proceeds, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” increases. The effect form of the pseudo-continuous notice effect is an effect aspect that makes it appear as if the variable display is continuously performed a plurality of times in one variable display. The effect form of the group notice effect is an effect aspect in which a specific character or the like is displayed as a group across or jumping out of the image display device 905. There may be one type or a plurality of types of specific characters displayed as a group in the group notice effect. The effect aspect of the background notice effect is an effect aspect in which the background displayed on the image display device 905 changes. The effect form of the hitting notice effect is an effect aspect in which a decorative symbol or the like is given. In the notice effect, these effect modes may be combined and executed.

  These notice effects are not limited to those by displaying an image on the screen of the image display device 905, and may include any effect operations using various effect devices. As an example of the notice effect different from the image display, an effect that the display color of the decoration LED changes may be an effect that outputs a sound as a special sound effect from the speakers 908L and 908R. In addition to or in place of some or all of these notice effects, a combination of some or all of lighting and blinking of decorative LEDs, display of effect images, and output of sound effects It may be controlled to execute the notice effect. In addition, the variable display result is “big hit” when a period in which a notice effect that combines a plurality of kinds of effect aspects is included, rather than when a notice effect is executed with only one kind of effect form. The possibility that a predetermined game value such as possibility is given may be increased.

  When the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed in the display area of the image display device 905. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the same on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” It is only necessary that a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived and displayed by stopping and displaying the decorative symbols all together.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display form of the decorative pattern does not become the reach form, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, so that the non-specific display result There are cases in which a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined reach combination is stopped and displayed, so that the non-specific display The finalized decorative symbol that is the result may be derived and displayed.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 901 in this embodiment will be described.

  In the main board 9011, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 90100 is activated, and the CPU 90103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 90103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 90102 is cleared. Also, register setting of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 90100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 90103 every predetermined time, and the CPU 90103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a loop process may be entered after executing a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 901 to the state at the previous power supply stop.

  The CPU 90103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, sets the interrupt disabled state, and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, game random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like. Processing for controlling progress and the like is included.

  The switch processing is processing for determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 9021, the first start port switch 9022A, the second start port switch 9022B, and the count switch 9023 via the switch circuit 90110. The main-side error process is a process for making an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 901 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is a process of outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information, etc. supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 901, for example. The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 9011 side by software.

  As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 9011 side include a random number value MR1 ′ for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 ′ for determining a jackpot type, and a random value MR3 ′ for determining a variation pattern. And a random value MR4 ′ for determining the normal map display result. 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 variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. The random number MR2 ′ for determining the big hit type is a random value used to determine the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit” as one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change” and “probable change”. It is. The random value MR3 ′ for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. The random number value MR4 ′ for determining the normal figure display result is used for determining whether the variable display result in the normal figure game by the normal symbol display 9020 is “per normal figure” or “missing the normal figure”. The random value to be used.

  In the special symbol process included in the timer interrupt processing for game control, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 90102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 901, and the first special symbol display device 904A or Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of the display operation in the second special symbol display device 904B, setting of opening / closing operation of the big prize opening in the special variable winning ball device 907, etc. in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process is a process that controls the display operation of the normal symbol display 9020 to enable variable display of the normal symbol, setting of the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 906B, and the like.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 9011 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 9012. As an example, in the command control processing, the output control board 9012 among the output ports included in the I / O 90105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 90102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. This makes it possible to transmit an effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 90103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S90101). In the start winning determination process, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 9022A and the second start port switch 9022B are on. At this time, if the first start opening switch 9022A is on, the special game using the first special view is based on the game ball passing through the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 906A. A first start winning process for updating the first special figure reserved memory number, which is the number of reserved memories, is performed. On the other hand, if the second start opening switch 9022B is on, the special game using the second special view is based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 906B. A second start winning process is performed to update the second special figure reserved memory number, which is the number of reserved memories.

  As an example, in the first start winning process, it is determined whether or not the first special figure holding memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. At this time, if the number of first special figure hold storage has reached the upper limit value, the first start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the first special figure reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value, 1 is added to the first reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 90102. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value increases by 1 when the game ball passes through 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 Thereafter, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored as reserved data in a predetermined area of the RAM 90102.

  In the second start winning process, it is determined whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is a predetermined upper limit value. At this time, if the second special figure reservation storage number has reached the upper limit value, the second start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second special figure reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value, 1 is added to the second reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 90102. Thus, the second reserved memory number count value is increased by 1 when the game ball passes through 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 Thereafter, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored as reserved data in a predetermined area of the RAM 90102.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S90101 shown in FIG. And execute.

  The special symbol normal process in step S90110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol storage unit and the second special symbol storage unit. A determination is made as to whether or not to start the special game according to 904B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, based on numerical data indicating the random value MR1 ′ for determining the special symbol display result, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit”, the variable display result Determined before the derivation is displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 904A or the second special symbol display device 904B is set corresponding to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. . In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S90111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Accordingly, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the deriving of the definite special symbol resulting in the variable display result is determined. In addition, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining the fluctuation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” in the fluctuation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Furthermore, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 904A or the second special symbol display device 904B. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process in step S90112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process for performing setting for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. The process etc. which measure is included. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S90113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 904A or the second special symbol display device 904B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 90102 is on. When the big hit flag is ON, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “ Update to 4 ". When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S90114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc., and the process for starting the execution of the round game in the big hit game state and setting the open state for the big winning opening etc. It is included. In this process, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened may be set to “29 seconds” so that the normal opening round is executed. In addition, when “surprise” is provided for the big hit type, if the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second”, the short-term open round is executed. Good. When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S90115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 9023, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S90116 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 game in which the big winning opening is in an open state has reached a predetermined upper limit number, or the next round game when the upper limit number has not been reached. The process etc. which wait until it is started are included. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated.

  The big hit end process in step S90117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 905, the speakers 908L and 908R, the game effect lamp 909, or the like. Processing that waits until the time elapses, processing that performs various settings for controlling to the probability variation state and the time-short state corresponding to the success or failure of the probability variation control condition, and the like are included. For example, depending on whether the big hit type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”, the setting for controlling to the probability change state or the time reduction state is performed. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S90110 of FIG. 23 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 90103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S90231). The second special figure holding memory number is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 904B. The CPU 90103 may read the second reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S90231 (step S90231; NO), for example, the reservation data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 90102 such as the head area of the second special figure storage part Then, numerical data indicating a predetermined random value is read (step S90232). Thereby, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning in the second start winning opening in the start winning determination process of step S90101 shown in FIG. 23 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S9022, the second special figure reserved memory number is updated so as to be subtracted by one, for example, by updating the second reserved memory number count value by one, and the second special figure reserved memory. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S90233). For example, the second special figure hold storage unit shifts the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” one entry at a time. Further, in the process of step S90233, the total number of reserved memories may be updated to be decremented by 1. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the special fluctuation figure designation buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 90102, is updated to “2” (step S90234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S90231 (step S90231; YES), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S90235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 904A. The CPU 90103 may read the first reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. As described above, the process of step S90235 is executed when it is determined in step S90231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  The special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to the one executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. That is, the special game may be executed in the order in which the game balls pass through the start winning opening regardless of whether the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. In this case, start port data indicating whether the game ball has passed through the first start winning port or the second start winning port is associated with the hold number together with the hold data or separately from the hold data. What is necessary is just to make it memorize | stored in the predetermined area | region of RAM90102, and to specify the order in which starting conditions were satisfied about the special figure game corresponding to each holding data.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S90235 (step S90235; NO), for example, the reservation data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 90102 such as the head area of the first special figure storage part Then, numerical data indicating a predetermined random value is read (step S90236). Thereby, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning at the first start winning opening in the start winning determination process of step S90101 shown in FIG. 23 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S90236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S90237). For example, the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” in the first special figure hold storage unit is shifted up by one entry. Further, in the process of step S90237, the total number of reserved memories may be updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S90238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S90234 and S90238, the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is determined as either “big hit” or “losing” (step S90239). As an example, in the process of step S90239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 90101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining a special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR1 ′ for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the determination result as to whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “losing”. It only has to be. The CPU 90103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the special figure display result determination random value MR1 ′ read from the random number buffer for variation. .

  FIG. 25A shows an example of determining the special figure display result by the process of step S90239. As described above, whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “losing” is determined using the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 ′ for determining the special figure display result or the special figure display result determination table. What is necessary is just to be determined by a ratio. In the determination example shown in FIG. 25A, the determination ratio for determining whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is varied depending on the presence or absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state. The CPU 90103 may determine that the probability variation control is being performed when the probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 90102 is on.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (A), when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is “a higher rate than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state. "Big hit" is decided. Therefore, for example, in the jackpot end process in step S90117 shown in FIG. 23, the probability change control for which the probability change control is performed based on the fact that the probability change flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability change” or the like. In the state, the special figure display result is more likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be in the big hit gaming state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state.

  In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 904A or a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 904B. Regardless, the special figure display result is determined at a predetermined rate according to the presence or absence of the probability variation control. On the other hand, determination values are assigned to the special graphic display results corresponding to the special graphic game by the first special symbol display device 904A and the special graphic game by the second special symbol display device 904B. Different decision tables may be prepared. In this case, the assignment of the decision value to the predetermined special symbol display result is different between the case of the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 904A and the case of the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 904B. May be.

  Thereafter, the CPU 90103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S90239 is “big hit” (step S90240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S90240; YES), the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 90102 is set to the ON state (step S90241). Further, the big hit type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S90242). As an example, in the process of step S90242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 90101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random number MR2 ′ for determining the jackpot type may be assigned to a determination result as to which of the plurality of types of jackpot types. The CPU 90103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 ′ read from the random number buffer for variation.

  FIG. 25B shows an example of determining the jackpot type by the process of step S90242. In this determination example, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the big hit type is determined to be “non-probable change” or “probability change” at a predetermined rate. Depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the determinable jackpot type may be varied, or the determination ratio of the jackpot type may be varied. As an example, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the big hit type can be determined as “surprise” at a predetermined rate, while when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the big hit type is “surprise”. May be set so as not to be determined.

  After executing the process of step S90242, the big hit type is stored (step S90243). The CPU 90103 may store the jackpot type by storing data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 90102.

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S90240 (step S90240; NO), or after executing the process of step S90243, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is determined. (Step S90244). As an example, when it is determined in step S90240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol indicating the symbol “−” predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S90240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S90242. Can be determined as a confirmed special symbol. More specifically, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” may be determined as the confirmed special symbol. When the big hit type is “probability change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S90244, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S90245), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in the process of step S90245, and the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process of step S90111 shown in FIG. 23 is executed.

  In step S90235, if the number of reserved games stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S90235; YES), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S90246), and then the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, whether or not an effect control command for designating demonstration display by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 905 has been transmitted from the main board 9011 to the effect control board 9012. Determine. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is terminated. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 26A is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S90111 of FIG. 23 as the variation pattern setting processing. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 26A, the CPU 90103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S90261). If the big hit flag is ON (step S90261; YES), a variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S90262). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off (step S90261; NO), the variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S90263).

  FIG. 26B shows the variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “lost”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” that does not become the reach mode and “reach” that reaches the reach mode A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each of them and corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit”.

  In the process of step S90262 shown in FIG. 26A, for example, a big hit fluctuation pattern is determined using a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table prepared in advance by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 90101, for example. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR3 ′ for variation pattern determination is a variation pattern determination result depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probability variation” or “probability variation”. It only has to be assigned. The CPU 90103 corresponds to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” by referring to the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 ′ for fluctuation pattern determination read from the random number buffer for fluctuation. The determined variation pattern may be determined.

  In the process of step S90263 shown in FIG. 26 (A), corresponding to the case of the normal time when the game state is the normal state and the case of the short time control when the game state is the probability change state or the time-short state, The variation pattern at the time of losing is determined using any of a plurality of losing variation pattern determination tables prepared in advance. In the plurality of loss variation pattern determination tables, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR3 ′ for determining the variation pattern is a variation pattern determination result, depending on whether it is normal or short in time, or according to the total number of reserved memories. As long as it is assigned. The CPU 90103 refers to any of the loss variation pattern determination tables corresponding to the normal time and the short time based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 ′ for variation pattern determination read from the variation random number buffer. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” may be determined.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table, when the total number of reserved memories is a predetermined number or more, the variable display mode of the decorative symbols is determined to be “non-reach” at a higher rate than when the total number of reserved storage is less than the predetermined number. It is sufficient that a decision value is assigned. In this way, when the number of special figure reservations stored is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the decorative symbol variable display mode may be set to be less likely to be determined as the reach mode than when it is less than the predetermined number. As a result, when the number of special figure hold memory is relatively large, the average variable display time can be shortened compared to when the number of special figure storage is relatively small, and the occurrence of invalid start winnings can be suppressed. Can be reduced.

  FIG. 27A shows an example of determining a variation pattern at the time of big hit. In this determination example, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the normal reach effect such as the fluctuation pattern PA3′-1 is executed is the reach effect in which the super reach effect is executed after the normal reach effect such as the fluctuation patterns PA3′-2 and PA3′-3. It is set to be lower than the determination rate of the fluctuation pattern.

  FIG. 27B shows an example of determining the variation pattern at the time of loss. In this determination example, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the normal reach effect such as the fluctuation pattern PA2′-1 is executed is the reach effect in which the super reach effect is executed after the normal reach effect such as the fluctuation patterns PA2′-2 and PA2′-3. It is set to be higher than the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern.

  Further, at the time of big hit, the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the super reach effect is executed is set to be higher than that at the time of losing. Accordingly, when the variable display result is derived after the super reach effect is executed, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” is increased.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 27A, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which the super B reach effect such as the fluctuation pattern PA3′-3 is executed is the super A reach effect such as the fluctuation pattern PA3′-2. It is set to be higher than the determination ratio of the variation pattern to be performed. On the other hand, in the determination example shown in FIG. 27B, the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the super B reach effect such as the variation pattern PA2'-3 is executed is the reach effect of the super A such as the variation pattern PA2'-2. Is set to be lower than the determination ratio of the variation pattern to be executed. Further, at the time of big hit, the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the super B reach effect is executed is set to be sufficiently higher than that at the time of losing. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the gaming state becomes the big hit gaming state, the variable display result is obtained after the reach effect of Super B is executed at a higher rate than when the big hit gaming state is not achieved. Derived.

  As shown in FIG. 26B, while the fluctuation patterns PA2′-1 to PA2′-3 and the fluctuation patterns PA3′-1 to PA3′-3 have the same special figure fluctuation time and content. The variable display result is different from “losing” or “big hit”. 27A and 27B, when the super reach effect is executed after the normal reach effect, the normal reach effect is executed after the normal reach effect. Expectation is increased. Further, when the Super B reach effect is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the Super A reach effect is executed.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S90262 and S90263, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time is set (step S90264). The special symbol variation time that becomes the variable display time of the special symbol is a time required from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed. As shown in FIG. 26B, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 90103 can set the timing at which a variable symbol display result of a special symbol or a decorative symbol is derived by setting a special symbol variation time.

  Following the processing of step S90264, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 904A and a special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 904B are started. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games in which the condition is satisfied (step S90265). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 904A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 904B is performed.

  After the process of step S90265 is executed, command transmission setting at the start of the special symbol variation is performed (step S90266). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 90103 sends the first variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the first variation from the main board 9011 to the effect control board 9012. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address in the ROM 90101 of the first change start command table prepared in advance is designated. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 90103 sends the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the second variation from the main board 9011 to the effect control board 9012. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address in the ROM 90101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated.

  As the first variation start command and the second variation start command, the variation start in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 904B are used. This is an effect control command for designating the start of fluctuation in the special figure game. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R in the image display device 905 in response to variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game. This is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative design. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol.

  After executing the process of step S90266, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S90267), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2” in step S90267, the next symbol interruption process in step S9012 shown in FIG. 23 is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 9012 will be described.

  In the effect control board 9012, when the supply of power supply voltage is received from a power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 90120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. In the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 90120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 90122, sets various initial values, sets the register of the CTC mounted on the effect control board 9012, and the like. . Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the on state every time a predetermined time elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 9012, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 9011 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is an interrupt generated when, for example, the effect control INT signal from the main board 9011 is turned on. When an interruption occurs due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal, the effect control CPU 90120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order. The effect control CPU 90120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 9011 via the relay board 9015 among the input ports included in the I / O 90125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 90122. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 90120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 90100 of the main board 9011 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the read effect control commands are read. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, various operations such as a display operation of an effect image in the display area of the image display device 905, an audio output operation from the speakers 908L and 908R, and a lighting operation in a light emitter such as a game effect lamp 909 and a decoration LED. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the rendering device, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 9011 are performed. Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is executed, and numerical data indicating effect random numbers counted by a random counter in the RAM 90122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 28, the effect control CPU 90120 selects one of the following processes in steps S90170 to S90176 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 90122. Execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S90170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process performs variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 905 based on whether the first change start command or the second change start command transmitted from the main board 9011 is received. It includes a process for determining whether or not to start. The first variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 904A is started. The second variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 904B is started. When either the first change start command or the second change start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S90171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process is performed on the screen of the image display device 905 in response to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 904A or the second special symbol display device 904B. In order to perform the variable display of decorative symbols and other various effects, the process includes the process of determining the final decorative pattern and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, etc. . When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S90172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, various control data are read out from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 90122, and various effects during the variable display of the decorative design. A process for performing the control is included. In addition, in the variable display effect processing, in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 9011 or the like, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol that becomes the variable symbol display result is completely stopped and displayed. Processing to be included. It should be noted that, in response to the end code being read from the predetermined effect control pattern, the confirmed decorative design may be displayed in a completely stopped manner. In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, the production control board 9012 side autonomously does not depend on the production control command from the main board 9011. The fixed display pattern can be derived and displayed on the screen to determine the variable display result. After performing such effect control, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The variable display stop process in step S90173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the variable display stop process, the jackpot gaming state starts based on the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command, the determination result of whether or not the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 9011 is received, and the like. The process which determines whether it is performed is included. When the variable display result corresponds to “big hit” and the big hit gaming state is started, the value of the production process flag is updated to “4”, while the special figure display result corresponds to “losing” If the big hit gaming state is not started, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  The jackpot display process in step S90174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. This jackpot display process includes a process for executing a jackpot notification effect for notifying the start of a jackpot gaming state based on the reception of a jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 9011 or the like. Then, when the execution of the big hit notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit effect process in step S90175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 90120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the setting contents on the screen of the image display device 905. In addition, sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 908L and 908R by outputting a command to the sound control board 9013, and a game effect lamp 909 and a decoration LED are turned on / off / flashing by outputting a command to the lamp control board 9014. Various effect controls in the big hit gaming state are executed. Further, in the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a big hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 9011, the value of the production process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit end effect process in step S90176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 90120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, for example, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 905. In addition, sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 908L and 908R by outputting a command to the sound control board 9013, and a game effect lamp 909 and a decoration LED are turned on / off / flashing by outputting a command to the lamp control board 9014. Various effect controls at the end of the big hit gaming state are executed. Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  FIG. 29A is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S90171 of FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 29 (A), the effect control CPU 90120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like that becomes a finalized symbol as a variable symbol display result (step S90401). At this time, the effect control CPU 90120 is based on the change start time determination contents such as the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 9011 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. The final stop symbol is determined. In this embodiment, the determination contents at the start of variation according to the combination of the variation pattern and the variable display result include “non-reach (losing)”, “reach (losing)”, “non-probability variation (big hit)”, “probability variation ( "Big hit)".

  FIG. 29B shows an example of determining a decorative symbol that will be the final stop symbol in the process of step S90401. In this example, when the variation start determination content is “non-reach (losing)”, different decorative symbols are determined as the final stop symbols in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 905L and 905R. The effect control CPU 90120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left determined symbol that is updated by a random number circuit 90124 or an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 90122, and is stored in the ROM 90121 in advance. By referring to the prepared left determined symbol determination table or the like, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 905L in the display area of the image display device 905 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 90124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 90121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 905R in the display area of the image display device 905 is determined. At this time, it is preferable to determine the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the medium-decorated decorative design updated by the random number circuit 90124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the medium-determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 90121 is referred to. As a result, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 905C in the display area of the image display device 905 is determined.

  When the change determination content is “reach (losing)”, the same decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 905L and 905R. The effect control CPU 90120 extracts numerical data indicating random values for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by the random number circuit 90124 or the effect random counter, and stores the left and right determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 90121. By referring to the design pattern, the design pattern with the same design number that is stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” design pattern display areas 905L and 905R in the display area of the image display device 905 is displayed. decide. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 90124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and a medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 90121 is prepared. Thus, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 905C in the display area of the image display device 905 is determined. Here, for example, when the symbol number of the middle decorative pattern becomes the same as the symbol number of the left fixed decorative symbol and the right fixed decorative symbol, if the final decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, any value May be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not a jackpot combination but a reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium fixed decorative symbol, the difference between the symbol number of the left fixed decorative symbol and the right fixed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium fixed decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set.

  When the content of the determination at the start of variation is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, the same is applied to the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R. The decorative design is determined as the final stop symbol. The effect control CPU 90120 extracts numerical data indicating random numbers for determining the jackpot determined symbols updated by the random number circuit 90124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot determined symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 90121, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display area 905L in the display area of the image display device 905, A decorative symbol having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed in line with 905C and 905R is determined. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, or whether or not the promotion effect during the jackpot is executed, the normal symbol or the probable symbol is used as the confirmed decorative symbol. It may be determined. Specifically, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, a symbol to be a confirmed decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Further, when the jackpot type is “probability change” and it is determined not to execute the jackpot promotion effect, the one that becomes a definite decoration symbol is determined from a plurality of types of probability change symbols. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot promotion effect is to be executed even if the jackpot type is “probability change”, the determined symbol is selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Accordingly, it is only necessary to prevent the promotion effect during the big hit from being executed despite the fact that the probability variation symbols are all derived and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbols, so that the player is not distrusted.

  In the process of step S90401, whether or not to execute a probability change promotion effect such as a re-lottery effect or a jackpot promotion effect when the content of determination at the start of variation is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”. It may be determined. In the re-drawing effect, once the decorative symbol of the non-probable variable big hit combination consisting of the same normal symbol is displayed during variable display of the decorative symbol, it is once difficult or impossible to recognize that it is controlled to the probabilistic state. It is possible to notify that the control is changed to the probability change state by variably displaying the decoration symbol again and stopping and displaying the decorative symbol of the probability variation big hit combination composed of the same probability variation symbol. In addition, there is a case where the control of the probability variation state is not notified by stopping the display of the decorative symbol of the non-probable big hit combination after changing the decorative symbol again in the re-lottery effect. Moreover, what is necessary is just to be able to alert | report that it is controlled to a probability change state by performing promotion effect during a big hit at the time of a big hit game state or completion | finish of a big hit game state. If it is determined in step S90401 that the re-lottery effect is to be executed, a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed may be determined before the re-lottery effect is executed.

  Following the determination of the final stop symbol and the like in step S90401, the effect control CPU 90120 performs character combination effect determination processing (step S90402). FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S90402 of FIG. 29A as the character role effect determination process. In the character role effect determination process shown in FIG. 30, the effect control CPU 90120 first performs a super reach development character role effect determination process (step S90501). In the super-reach development character role effect determination process, for example, the effect control CPU 90120 stores in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 90121 as a use table for determining the character role effect at the time of super-reach development. The prepared super-reach development character role effect determination table shown in FIG. 31 (A) is selected and set. In the character reach effect determination table at the time of super reach development, for example, whether or not the character role effect is executed at the time of super reach development, or the character to be operated is the first character role when the character role effect is executed. The object 9061 to the third character combination 9063 is determined. Whether or not the character role effect is executed and the character selection at the time of execution are selected as a change pattern PA3′− in which the super reach effect is executed when the change pattern is Super B and the variable display result is “big hit”. 3 or a numerical value to be compared with the random value for determining the character effect presentation, depending on whether the variable reach result is a “losing” variable display result when the super reach effect is executed. It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result of “no execution”, “third character”, “second character”, or “first character”. “No execution” indicates a pattern in which the character combination effect is not executed, and “third character” indicates that the third character combination operation effect in which the third character combination 9063 operates as the character combination effect is executed. The “second character” indicates a pattern in which the second character combination action production in which the second character combination 9062 operates as the character combination effect, and the “first character” indicates the character combination. The pattern in which the 1st character actor action production in which the 1st character actor 9061 moves is shown as a thing effect is shown.

  The effect control CPU 90120, for example, based on numerical data indicating a random value for character effect effect determination extracted from a random counter for effect provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 90124 or the RAM 90122, etc. By referring to the object effect determination table, when “no execution” is performed at the time of super reach development, or when a character role effect is executed, “third character” “second character” “first character” You only have to decide if it exists.

  FIG. 31 (A) shows a configuration example of a super-reach development character combination effect determination table. In this super reach development character role effect determination table, when the change pattern is the change pattern PA3′-3 in which the super reach effect when the change pattern is Super B is executed and the variable display result is “big hit”. , “Non-execution”, “Third character”, “Second character”, “First character”, “Non-execution” is less selected than “Third character”, and “Third character” Is selected lower than “second character”, and “second character” is selected less than “first character” (selection ratio: “no execution” <“first” 3 characters "<" second character "<" first character ").

  Further, when the variation pattern is the variation pattern PA2′-3 in which the super reach effect when the variation pattern is Super B is executed and the variable display result is “lost”, the “first character” is the “first character”. The ratio of “second character” is lower than that of “second character”, the ratio of “second character” is lower than that of “third character”, and “third character” is selected more than “no execution”. (The selection ratio: “first character” <“second character” <“third character” <“no execution”)). Therefore, the big hit expectation is higher for the “third character” than the “no execution”, higher for the “second character” than the “third character”, and “higher” than the “second character”. “One character” is higher (expectation of big hit: “no execution” <“third character” <“second character” <“first character”).

  After executing the process of step S90501, the effect control CPU 90120 performs a button image display determination process at the time of super reach development (step S90502). In the super reach development button image display determination process, for example, the effect control CPU 90120 is prepared as a use table for determining the button image display at the time of super reach development by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 90121 in advance. The super reach development button image display determination table shown in FIG. 31B is selected and set. In the super reach development button image display determination table, for example, whether or not a button image is displayed at the time of super reach development, or whether or not a character image is displayed together with the button image when the button image is displayed. decide. The button image display and the character image display are selected based on whether the variation pattern is the variation pattern PA3′-3 in which the super reach effect when the variation pattern is Super B is executed and the variable display result is “big hit”, The numerical value to be compared with the random value for determining button image display at the time of super reach development is “not executed”, depending on whether or not the variation pattern PA2′-3 is “losing” when the reach effect is executed. It is only necessary to be assigned to one of the determination results of “no character” and “with character”. “No execution” indicates a pattern in which a button image is not displayed, “No character” indicates a pattern in which a button image is displayed but no character image is displayed, and “With character” indicates a button image and a character image. Indicates a displayed pattern.

  The effect control CPU 90120 develops the super reach based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the button image display at the time of super reach development extracted from, for example, the random counter 90124 or the effect random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 90122. By referring to the hour button image display determination table, it is determined whether “no execution” or “no character” or “with character” when the button image is displayed when the super reach is developed. do it.

  FIG. 31B shows a configuration example of a button image display determination table at the time of super reach development. In this super reach development button image display determination table, when the variation pattern is the variation pattern PA3′-3 in which the super reach effect when the variation pattern is Super B is executed and the variable display result is “big hit”, “execute” Of "None", "No character", and "With character", "No execution" is less selected than "No character", and "No character" is selected more than "With character" (Selection ratio: “No execution” <“No character” <“With character”).

  Further, when the variation pattern is the variation pattern PA2′-3 in which the super reach effect when the variation pattern is Super B is executed and the variable display result is “lost”, “with character” is more than “without character”. The ratio of “no character” is lower than that of “no execution” (selection ratio: “with character” <“no character” <“no execution”). Therefore, the big hit expectation is higher for “no character” than “no execution” and higher for “with character” than “no character” (expected big hit: “no execution” < “No character” <“With character”).

  When determining that “there is a character” as the button image display, the effect control CPU 90120 displays on the image display device 905 the image of the character determined by the type of the character effect effect in step S90501. For example, when “third character” is determined as the character role effect type in step S90501, the third character image 90213 is displayed together with the button image 90201 as shown in FIG. Is displayed at 905.

  It should be noted that in step S90501, a button image is displayed depending on whether or not a character role effect is executed (when one of “third character” to “first character” is determined as the character role effect). The display determination ratio may be varied. For example, when the character combination effect is executed (when one of “third character” to “first character” is determined as the character combination effect), the character combination effect is not executed (character The button image is displayed (when either “no character” or “with character” is determined as the button image display) than when “no execution” is determined as the effect rendering) Also good.

  Further, when “with character” is determined as the button image display, the execution of the character combination effect may be confirmed. In other words, when “no execution” is determined as the character accessory effect, “with character” may not be determined as the button image display (the determination ratio is 0).

  After executing the processing of step S90502, the effect control CPU 90120 performs image display determination processing at the time of jackpot result notification (step S90503). In the big hit result notification image display determination process, for example, the effect control CPU 90120 is prepared by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 90121 in advance as a use table for determining an image displayed at the time of the big hit result notification. The big hit result notification time image display determination table shown in FIG. 31 (C) is selected and set. In the big hit result notification image display determination table, for example, it is determined whether or not a button image or a controller image is displayed at the time of big hit result notification, or neither of them is displayed. The button image display and the character image display are selected based on whether the variation pattern is the variation pattern PA3′-3 in which the super reach effect when the variation pattern is Super B is executed and the variable display result is “big hit”, The numerical value to be compared with the random value for determining the image display at the time of jackpot result notification is “None” or “Now” depending on whether or not the variation pattern PA2′-3 in which the reach effect is executed and the variable display result becomes “losing”. It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result of either “button image” or “controller image”. “None” indicates a pattern in which neither a button image nor a controller image is displayed, “Button image” indicates a pattern in which a button image is displayed, and “Controller image” indicates a pattern in which a controller image is displayed. Is shown.

  The effect control CPU 90120, for example, at the time of jackpot result notification based on the numerical data indicating the random value for image display determination at the time of jackpot result notification extracted from, for example, a random counter for effects provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 90124 or the RAM 90122 By referring to the image display determination table, it is only necessary to determine which of “none”, “button image”, and “controller image” when the big hit result is notified.

  FIG. 31C shows an example of the configuration of an image display determination table for big hit result notification. In this jackpot result notification time image display determination table, when the variation pattern is the variation pattern PA3′-3 in which the super reach effect when the variation pattern is Super B is executed and the variable display result is “big hit”, “None”. Of “button image” and “controller image”, “None” is selected less than “button image”, and “button image” is selected less than “controller image”. (Selection ratio: “none” <“button image” <“controller image”).

  Further, when the variation pattern is the variation pattern PA2′-3 in which the super reach effect when the variation pattern is Super B is executed and the variable display result is “lost”, the “controller” is more than the “button image”. The selection ratio is low, and the selection ratio of “button image” is lower than that of “none” (selection ratio: “controller image” <“button image” <“none”). Therefore, the big hit expectation is higher in the “button image” than in the “none” and higher in the “controller image” than the “button image” (expected big hit: “none” <“button Image "<" controller image ").

  In addition, when displaying a button image or a controller image, the button image or the controller image is clearly displayed. However, a display may be made to indicate whether or not the button image or the controller image is displayed. For example, when a button image or controller image is displayed lightly and the button image or controller image is displayed, and then the button image or controller image is clearly displayed, or when the button image or controller image disappears without displaying the button image or controller image. There may be. Alternatively, the button image and the controller image may be displayed alternately and lightly so as to indicate whether the button image or the controller image is displayed or neither. In this case, for example, even when the button image display is “None”, the button image or the controller image may be displayed in common.

  After the character combination effect determining process is completed in this way, the process returns to the flow shown in FIG. 29A, and after performing the process of step S90402, the effect control CPU 90120 executes the notice effect determining process (step S90404). In the notice effect determination process, it is determined whether or not a notice effect other than the character effect effect determination process, for example, a step-up notice effect, a pseudo-continuous notice effect, a group notice effect, a background notice effect, a roll notice effect, or the like is executed.

  After executing the process of step S90404, the CPU 90120 for effect control determines the effect control pattern as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S90406). For example, the effect control CPU 90120 can select any of the special-effects variation effect control patterns prepared in correspondence with the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command and the various effects determined by the processing in steps S90402 to S90405. Select and set as the usage pattern.

  After executing the processing of step S90406, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 90122 is set corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command (step S90407). Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 905 is performed (step S90408). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S90406 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 90123. The variation of the decorative pattern may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R provided on the display screen.

  Following the process of step S90408, in response to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, settings for updating the hold storage display in the start winning storage display area 905H are performed (step S90409). For example, the display part corresponding to the hold number “1” in the start winning storage display area 905H may be deleted and the entire display part may be moved to the left one by one. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S90410), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  Next, a description will be given of the effect mode of the character accessory effect. The character role effect may be executed at the time of super reach development and at the time of jackpot result notification. Therefore, first, the character role effect at the time of super reach development will be described.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining the flow of character role effects during the development of super reach. In the special game, as shown in FIG. 32A, the decorative symbols displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R in the image display device 905 are variably displayed. At this time, the first character combination 9061, the second character combination 9062, and the third character combination 9063 are respectively a first character combination first position P9011 and a second character combination first position P9021 shown in FIG. , And the third character combination at the first position P9031.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), a common symbol in the left ornament symbol display area 905L and the right ornament symbol display area 905R, in this case “7” symbol, is stopped and displayed, so that the decorative symbol variable display When the state becomes the reach state, the decorative character “reach!” Is displayed on the image display device 905, and then the normal reach effect is executed. Subsequently, for example, when “no character” is determined in the super reach development button image display determination process (step S 90502) shown in FIG. 30, the super reach development character combination effect determination process (step S 90502) is shown. Regardless of the content of the determination in S90501), as shown in FIG. 32C-1, the button image 90201 and the validity period bar 90202 are displayed in the center of the image display device 905.

  In addition, when “with character” is determined in the super reach development button image display determination process (step S 90502), as the character reach effect in the super reach development character combination effect determination process (step S 90501), for example, If the “first character” has been determined, a button image 90201 and an effective period bar 90202 are displayed at the center of the image display device 905 as shown in FIG. An image 90211 is displayed. At this time, the validity period bar 90202 is displayed in green.

  Thus, by displaying the button image 90201, the player is encouraged to operate the push button 9031B. Further, by displaying the effective period bar 90202, the player is notified of the operation effective period in which the effect control board 9012 receives the operation of the push button 9031B shown in FIG. Further, by displaying the button image 90201 and the first character image 90211, it is suggested that the first character combination action production in which the first character combination 9061 operates is executed, and the big hit expectation is increased. To make players aware that they are, and to raise the expectation for a big hit. Note that if “no execution” is determined in the super-reach development button image display determination process (step S 90502), the determination is made in the super-reach development character role effect determination process (step S 90501). The button image 90201 and the validity period bar 90202 are not displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 32C-2, when the button image 90201 and the first character image 90211 are displayed, the first character image 90211 displays the button image 90201. However, other modes of display may be performed. For example, the first character image 90211 may be simply displayed at the same time as the button image 90201 is displayed, or the button image 90201 is displayed, and the first character image 90211 is displayed after a short period of time has passed. May be. Also, a plurality of these display modes may be provided and displayed in various modes (patterns).

  After the effect shown in FIG. 32 (C-1) or (C-2), when the effect control board 9012 accepts the operation of the push button 9031B within the operation effective period, or when the operation effective period elapses, the super reach is developed. If “no execution” is determined in the time character combination effect determination process (step S90501), as shown in FIG. 33 (D-1), the button image 90201, the valid period bar 90202, and further FIG. After (C-2), the image in which the first character image 90211 disappears is erased from the image display device 905, and the erased image 90221 is displayed. Further, the first character combination 9061, the second character combination 9062, and the third character combination 9063 remain stopped.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 33E-1, a decoration character “Super Reach!” Is displayed in the center of the image display device 905. In this way, the player is made aware that the reach form has evolved from a normal reach production to a super reach production. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 33 (F), in the image display device 905, a super reach effect is executed.

  Further, after the effect shown in FIG. 32 (C-1) or (C-2), when the effect control board 9012 accepts the operation of the push button 9031B within the operation effective period, or when the operation effective period has elapsed, If the “first character” has been determined in the character development effect determination process at the time of reach development (step S90501), the first character combination 9061 is the first character as shown in FIG. A first character combination action effect is performed that moves from the first combination first position P9011 to the first character combination second position P9012. Further, in the image display device 905, if the button image 90201 and the valid period bar 90202 are deleted, and further, FIG. 32 (C-2) is displayed before the display of FIG. 33 (D-2). The first character image 90211 is deleted, and an effect image 90222 that highlights the first character combination 9061 is displayed behind the first character combination second position P9012. The effect image 90222 corresponds to the first character combination 9061 and is displayed behind the first character combination 9061 to make the first character combination 9061 stand out.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 33 (E-2), the first character combination 9061 is moved from the first character combination second position P9012 to the first character combination first position P9011. In addition, a decoration character “Super Reach!” Is displayed in the center of the image display device 905. The decoration character “Super Reach!” May be displayed after the first character combination 9061 has moved (retracted) to the first character combination first position P9011, or the first character combination 9061 may be displayed. May be displayed during the movement to the first character combination first position P9011. Alternatively, when the first character combination 9061 remains in the first character combination second position P9012, the display of the decoration character “Super Reach!” Is completed, and then the first character combination 9061 is the first character. You may make it move to the accessory 1st position P9011. In this way, the player is made aware that the reach form has evolved from a normal reach production to a super reach production. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 33 (F), in the image display device 905, a super reach effect is executed.

  Further, there is a case where “first character” is determined in the super-reach development character role effect determination process (step S90501), and “no execution” is determined in the super-reach development button image display determination process (step S90502). . In this case, the image display device 905 displays an image in the normal reach state shown in FIG. Subsequently, without the button image 90201 or the controller image 90203 being displayed on the image display device 905, as shown in FIG. 33D-2, the first character combination 9061 is the first character combination first. A first character combination action effect that moves from the position P9011 to the first character combination second position P9012 is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 33 (E-2), the first character combination 9061 is moved from the first character combination second position P9012 to the first character combination first position P9011. In addition, a decoration character “Super Reach!” Is displayed in the center of the image display device 905. In this way, the player is made aware that the reach form has evolved from a normal reach production to a super reach production.

  In addition, in the super-reach development button image display determination process (step S90502), “there is a character” is determined, and in the super-reach development character combination effect determination process (step S90501), the “second character” is determined. In this case: First, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), “7” symbol is stopped and displayed in the left ornament symbol display area 905L and the right ornament symbol display area 905R of the image display device 905, and the variable symbol display state becomes the reach state. , “Leach!” Decoration characters are displayed, and the normal reach production is executed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 34 (C-3), a button image 90201 and an effective period bar 90202 are displayed at the center of the image display device 905, and a second character image 90212 is displayed. At this time, the validity period bar 90202 is displayed in red. Here, the size of the button image 90201 displayed together with the second character image 90212 is the same as the size of the button image 90201 displayed together with the first character image 90211, as shown in FIG.

  In this way, the second character image 90212 is displayed, which suggests that the second character combination action operation in which the second character combination 9062 moves is performed, and that the big hit expectation is high. To raise awareness of the big hit. Note that the degree of jackpot expectation when the second character combination action presentation is executed is lower than the degree of jackpot expectation when the first character combination action presentation is executed. For this reason, the expectation to the big hit is, as shown in FIG. 34 (C-3), the first character as shown in FIG. 32 (C-2) rather than the case where the second character image 90212 is displayed. The case where the image 90211 is displayed is higher.

  As shown in FIGS. 34C-3 and C-4, when the button image 90201, the second character image 90212, and the third character image 90213 are displayed, the second character image 90212 or the third character is displayed. Although the display in which the image 90213 brings the button image 90201 is performed, another display may be performed. For example, the second character image 90212 or the third character image 90213 may be simply displayed at the same time as the button image 90201 is displayed, or the second character image 90201 is displayed after the validity period has elapsed for a while. 90212 or the third character image 90213 may be displayed. Also, a plurality of these display modes may be provided and displayed in various modes (patterns).

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 32C-2, 34C-3, and C-4, the first character image 90211 to the third character image 90213 are displayed side by side with the button image 90201. May be displayed in other manners. For example, any one of the first character image to the third character image may be drawn on the button image, or the button image itself may be one of the first character combination 9061 to the third character combination 9063. You may make it become the image imitated.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (D-3), the second character combination 9062 moves from the second character combination first position P9021 to the second character combination second position P9022 shown in FIG. A character accessory action effect is executed. In the image display device 905, the button image 90201 and the validity period bar, and further the second character image 90212 are deleted, and the second character combination 9062 is displayed behind the second character combination second position P9022. A prominent effect image 90222 is displayed. The effect image 90222 corresponds to the second character combination 9062 and is displayed behind the second character combination 9062, thereby making the second character combination 9062 stand out.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (E-3), the second character combination 9062 is moved from the second character combination second position P9022 to the second character combination first position P9021. In addition, a decoration character “Super Reach!” Is displayed in the center of the image display device 905. In this way, the player is made aware that the reach form has evolved from a normal reach production to a super reach production. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 33 (F), in the image display device 905, a super reach effect is executed.

  In addition, in the super-reach development button image display determination process (step S90502), “there is a character” is determined, and in the super-reach development character combination effect determination process (step S90501), the “third character” is determined. In this case: First, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), “7” symbol is stopped and displayed in the left ornament symbol display area 905L and the right ornament symbol display area 905R of the image display device 905, and the variable symbol display state becomes the reach state. , “Leach!” Decoration characters are displayed, and the normal reach production is executed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 34C-4, a button image 90201 and an effective period bar 90202 are displayed at the center of the image display device 905, and a third character image 90213 is displayed. At this time, the validity period bar 90202 is displayed in green. Here, the size of the button image 90201 displayed together with the third character image 90213 is the same as the size of the button image 90201 displayed together with the first character image 90211, as shown in FIG.

  In this way, the third character image 90213 is displayed, which suggests that the third character role action action in which the third character role 9063 moves is executed, and the big hit expectation is high. To raise awareness of the big hit. Note that the degree of jackpot expectation when the third character combination action presentation is executed is lower than the degree of jackpot expectation when the second character combination action presentation is executed. For this reason, the expectation to the big hit is, as shown in FIG. 34 (C-4), the second character as shown in FIG. 34 (C-3) rather than the case where the third character image 90213 is displayed. The case where the image 90212 is displayed is higher. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 34 (C-4), the expectation for the big hit is higher in the first character image as shown in FIG. 32 (C-2) than in the case where the third character image 90213 is displayed. It is higher when 902111 is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (D-4), the third character combination 9063 moves from the third character combination first position P9031 to the third character combination second position P9032 shown in FIG. A character accessory action effect is executed. Further, in the image display device 905, the button image 90201, the validity period bar, and further the third character image 90213 are erased, and the third character combination 9063 is displayed behind the third character combination second position P9032. A prominent effect image 90222 is displayed. The effect image 90222 corresponds to the third character combination 9063 and is displayed behind the third character combination 9063, thereby making the third character combination 9063 stand out.

  As shown in FIGS. 33 (D-2), 34 (D-3) and 34 (D-4), the effect image 90222 displayed behind the first character combination 9061 to the third character combination 9063 is Although they are common images, they may be different images. For example, as an effect image, an image of each character corresponding to the first character combination 9061 to the third character combination 9063 may be displayed, or an item image associated with each character may be displayed. Good.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (E-4), the third character combination 9063 is moved from the third character combination second position P9032 to the third character combination first position P9031. In addition, a decoration character “Super Reach!” Is displayed in the center of the image display device 905. In this way, the player is made aware that the reach form has evolved from a normal reach production to a super reach production. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 33 (F), in the image display device 905, a super reach effect is executed.

  Next, the character role effect at the time of the big hit result notification will be described. FIG. 35 and FIG. 36 are diagrams for explaining the flow of the character effect effect at the time of notifying the big hit result. When the super reach production proceeds and enters the final stage, as shown in FIG. 35A, a decorative character “game!” Is displayed on the image display device 905.

  Subsequently, for example, when the “button image” has been determined in the image display determination process at the time of jackpot result notification shown in FIG. 30 (step S90503), as shown in FIG. A button image 90201 and an effective period bar 90202 are displayed in the center. If the “controller image” has been determined in the big hit result notification image display determination process (step S90503), the controller image is displayed at the center of the image display device 905 as shown in FIG. 90203 and a validity period bar 90202 are displayed.

  When the effect control board 9012 accepts the operation of the push button 9031B within the operation effective period after the effect shown in FIG. 35B-1 or the operation effective period has elapsed, the effect control CPU 90120 displays As shown in (C), the first character combination 9061 causes the first character combination 901 to move from the first character combination first position P9011 to the first character combination second position P9012. At the same time as this operation, the effect control CPU 90120 receives the second character combination 9062 and the third character combination 9063 from the second character combination first position P9021 and the third character combination first position P9031, respectively. The second character role action motion effect and the third character role action effect that move to the object second position P9022 and the third character role second position P9032 are performed. In the image display device 905, the button image 90201 and the validity period bar 90202 are deleted, and the first character combination is behind the first character combination second position P9012 to the third character combination second position P9032. An effect image 90222 that highlights the object 9061 to the third character role 9063 is displayed.

  After the first character combination action production, the second character combination action production, and the third character combination action production are executed, the first character combination second position P9012, the second character combination second position P9022, In the third character combination second position P9032, the first character combination rotation effect to the third character combination rotation effect in which the first character combination 9061 to the third character combination 9063 rotate (rotate) respectively are executed. The In this way, by executing the first character role rotation effect to the third character role rotation effect, the sense of expectation for the big hit is further enhanced.

  Subsequently, any one of the effects shown in FIG. 35 (D-1) and FIG. 36 (D-2) is executed. 36A to 36C show steps similar to those in FIGS. 35A to 35C. 35 (D-1) and 36 (D-2), the first character combination 9061 to the third character combination 9063 stop rotating, and the first character combination rotation effect to the third character combination. After the object rotation effect is completed, a first character character action effect in which the first character accessory 9061 moves from the first character accessory second position P9012 to the first character accessory first position P9011 is executed. Further, the second character combination 9062 and the third character combination 9063 are respectively changed from the second character combination second position P9022 and the third character combination second position P9032 to the second character combination first position P9021 and the third character combination. A second character combination action effect and a third character combination action effect moving to the character combination first position P9031 are executed.

  Then, for example, in the big hit result notification time image display determination process (step S90503) shown in FIG. 30, when the determination is based on the variation pattern PA3′-3, as shown in FIG. A decorative character “WIN” is displayed together with the first character image 90211. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 35 (E-1), the big hit combination in which the same decorative symbol “7” is aligned in the decorative symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R is stopped and displayed. In this way, a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived and displayed on the image display device 905.

  In addition, for example, in the big hit result notification image display determination process (step S90503) shown in FIG. 30, when the determination is based on the variation pattern PA2′-3, as shown in FIG. 36 (D-2), A decorative character “LOSE” is displayed together with the enemy character image 90224. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 36 (E-2), different decorative symbols “7”, “6”, and “7” are all stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R. In this way, a finalized decorative symbol that is a missing symbol combination other than the jackpot combination is derived and displayed on the image display device 905.

  When the variable display result is “big hit”, as shown in FIGS. 35 (C) and 36 (C), the first to third character accessory action effects are executed, and FIG. As shown in 1), when the decorative character “WIN” is displayed together with the first character image 90211, and the variable display result is “losing”, the first to third character accessory action effects are displayed. May not be performed. When the variable display result is “losing”, the first character combination 9061 to the third character combination 9063 do not move, or the first to third character combinations shown in FIGS. 35C and 36C. Instead of an object action effect, an effect dedicated to losing may be performed. As an effect exclusively for losing here, when the effect control board 9012 accepts the operation of the push button 9031B within the operation effective period or when the operation effective period elapses, the first character combination 9061 to the third character combination 9063 slightly moves at the first character combination first position P9011 to the third character combination first position P9031, but moves from the first character combination second position P9012 to the third character combination second position P9032. You may make it perform the operation | movement which does not.

  In addition, the image including the decorative character “WIN” illustrated in FIG. 35D-1 and the image including the decorative character “LOSE” illustrated in FIG. The display may be started after the character combination 9063 has moved (retracted) to the first character combination first position P9011 to the third character combination first position P9031, or the first character combination 9061 The display may be started while the third character combination 9063 is moving from the first character combination first position P9011 to the third character combination first position P9031. Alternatively, “WIN” or “LOSE” is displayed when the first character combination 9061 to the third character combination 9063 remain in the first character combination second position P9012 to the third character combination second position P9032. The display of the image including it may be completed, and you may make it move to the 1st character role 1st position P9011-the 3rd character role 1st position P9031 after that.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 901 of the above-described embodiment, the first character combination action effect that causes the first character combination 9061 to operate is different from the first character combination action effect. It is possible to execute a second character combination action effect that moves the character combination 9062. Also, as shown in FIG. 32 (C-2), the first character image 90211 suggesting the first character actor action effect is displayed, and as shown in FIG. 34 (C-3), the second An effect in which a second character image 90212 suggesting a character accessory action effect is displayed can be executed. For this reason, since the suggestion with respect to performing a specific effect is performed, the expectation with respect to execution of an effect can be enlarged, and the improvement of an interest can be aimed at.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 901 described above, in addition to the first character combination action effect that operates the first character combination 9061 and the second character combination action effect that operates the second character combination 9062, the third character A third character accessory action effect that moves the accessory 9063 can be executed. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 34 (C-4), it is possible to execute an effect in which a third character image 90213 suggesting a third character actor action effect is displayed. For this reason, while diversifying the production, the diversified production, here, the third character actor action production is also suggested for the production, so the expectation for the production is greatly increased. Can improve the interest.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 901 described above, the first character combination 9061 can execute a first character combination rotation effect different from the first character combination operation effect and the first character combination operation effect. Yes. Furthermore, the first character image 90211 can be executed when the first character combination action effect is executed. For this reason, by displaying the first character image 90211, it is possible to increase the expectation for the first character role action effect, and to improve the interest. Further, when the first character image 90211 is displayed, a first character combination action effect and a first character combination rotation effect can also be executed. For this reason, when the first character image 90211 is displayed, in addition to the expectation for the execution of the first character combination act, the expectation for the execution of the first character combination rotation effect can be given. Therefore, the interest can be further improved.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 901 described above, the push sensor 9035B and the controller sensor unit 9035A can detect the player's operation on the push button 9031B and the stick controller 9031A, and the button image 90201 or the controller image 90203 is displayed on the push button. This is a display that promotes the player to operate the button 9031B and the stick controller 9031A. For this reason, since the operating means to operate can be taught with respect to a player, it can contribute to the improvement of interest. 35B-1 and FIG. 35C in the pachinko gaming machine 901 described above, the button image 90201 or the controller image 90203 is displayed without the first character image 90211, the second character image 90212, or the like. However, it may be displayed with the first character image 90211, the second character image 90212, and the like. Further, the controller image 90203 may be displayed at a timing other than the time of the big hit result notification, for example, at the time of super reach development. In addition, when an operation unit corresponding to the displayed image is operated, the detection unit may detect the operation, or when an operation unit other than the operation unit corresponding to the displayed image is operated. Alternatively, the detection means may detect the operation. For example, when the button image 90201 is displayed, the push sensor 9035B detects the operation of the push button 9031B, but the controller sensor unit 9035A does not need to detect the operation of the stick controller 9031A. When displayed, the push sensor 9035B may detect the operation of the push button 9031B, and the controller sensor unit 9035A may detect the operation of the stick controller 9031A.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 901 described above, the second character image 90212 and the third character image 90213 are not displayed before the first character combination action effect is executed. For this reason, each character role action effect and each character image have a one-to-one correspondence, and the effect to be executed is less likely to be mistaken, so that the effect is executed without giving the player a sense of incongruity. It is possible to enjoy the production by concentrating on the person. Therefore, the interest can be improved.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 901 described above, the effective period bar 90202 indicating the operation effective period in which the effect control board 9012 receives the operation of the push button 9031B and the stick controller 9031A is displayed, and the effective period bar 90202 is the first character. It is different when displayed together with the image 90211 and when displayed together with the second character image 90212. Specifically, the validity period bar 90202 is displayed in green when displayed together with the first character image 90211, and is displayed in red when displayed together with the second character image 90212. For this reason, attention can also be paid to the effective period bar 90202, so that the interest can be improved.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the first character combination action effect related to the first character among the plurality of characters of the first character to the third character, and the second character combination related to the second character. It is possible to execute an operation effect. Furthermore, when the first character combination action effect is executed, the first character image 90211 related to the first character is displayed, and when the second character combination action effect is executed, the second character is displayed. A second character image 90212 related to is displayed. For this reason, since the production | presentation using a some character can be performed, the improvement of an interest can be aimed at. In the pachinko gaming machine 901 described above, three characters of the first character to the third character are used. However, a fourth character, a fifth character, etc. may be provided to use four or more characters. .

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 901 described above, the image that is in the normal reach state shown in FIG. As shown in (D-2), there is a case where a first character combination action effect for operating the first character combination 9061 is executed. For this reason, even if the button image 90201 and the controller image 90203 are not displayed, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for the character accessory action effect. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of game effects.

Note that, for example, the jackpot expectation level when the first character role action effect to the third character role effect are executed may be set to increase in the following order (hit expectation level: 1.> 2. >3.>4.>5.> 6.).
1. 1. First character accessory action effect after the character image and the button image are displayed 2. First character accessory action effect after only the button image is displayed 3. Second character accessory action effect after the character image and button image are displayed 4. Second character accessory action effect after only the button image is displayed 5. Third character accessory action effect after the character image and the button image are displayed 3rd character actor action effect after only the button image is displayed

  Further, in the above example, when the third character role effect production is executed, the big hit expectation is lower than when the first character role effect or the second character role effect is executed. There is a concern that people's attention will be lowered. Therefore, when the third character image is displayed, an effect different from the first character accessory action effect or the second character accessory action effect may be executed as the third character accessory action effect. Alternatively, when the third character image is displayed, a character combination effect in which all of the first character combination 9061 to the third character combination 9063 operate may be executed by a subsequent button operation.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 901 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be provided with the following structure.

  (Modification 1) In the pachinko gaming machine 901 described above, the button image 90201 and the controller image 90203 are not displayed at the time of super reach development or at the time of jackpot result notification, but at the time of super reach development or at the time of jackpot result notification In this case, both the button image 90201 and the controller image 90203 may be displayed at different times. For example, when the production control board 9012 receives the operation of the stick controller 9031A, the button image 90201 is displayed during the ineffective period before the operation of the stick controller 9031A is received, and then the effective period starts. A controller image 90203 may be displayed. At this time, after the button image 90201 is displayed, the button image 90201 may be changed to the controller image 90203.

  When the button image 90201 is changed to the controller image 90203, the validity period bar 90202 is displayed after the controller image 90203 is displayed without displaying the validity period bar 90202 while the button image 90201 is displayed. You may make it do. Further, when the button image 90201 is displayed during the ineffective period, the button image 90201 is displayed as a dedicated display during the ineffective period, but an image representing the ineffective period may be displayed. Good. For example, a restriction line may be displayed on the button image 90201 to indicate that the push button operation is not valid.

  Further, the effect control board 9012 may accept an operation of either the push button 9031B or the stick controller 9031A after the ineffective period. In this case, when the operation of the push button 9031B is accepted after the button image 90201 is displayed during the non-valid period and the valid period is reached, the display of the button image 90201 is continued and the operation of the stick controller 9031A is performed. When accepting, the button image 90201 may be changed to the controller image 90203 for display. In this case, since there is a possibility of transition from a state in which the operation of the push button 9031B is accepted to a state in which the operation of the stick controller 9031A is accepted, it is possible to maintain the player with a sense of expectation that increases the degree of big hit expectation. Therefore, the interest can be improved.

  Further, in the process of changing the button image 90201 to the controller image 90203, an action effect acting on the button image 90201 may be performed, and the button image 90201 and the controller image 90203 may be changed stepwise. For example, as the first stage, the color of the button image 90201 changes from white to red (“button (white)” → “button (red)”), and as the second stage, the button image 90201 changes to a large size (“button ( Red) ”→“ button (large) ”), and it may be changed to the controller image 90203 in the third stage (“ button (red) ”→“ controller ”). Alternatively, the same change is performed up to the third stage, and the button image changes to a small controller image 90203 in the third stage ("button (red)" → "controller (small)"), and the controller in the subsequent fourth stage. The image 90203 may be changed to a normal size (“controller (small)” → “controller”). Such a stepwise change may be performed on the button image 90201, may be performed on the controller image 90203, or may be performed on the button image 90201 and the controller image 90203. In addition, when performing the effect, a pattern in which the button image 90201 changes to the controller image 90203 and a pattern in which the controller image 90203 does not change and changes to the button image 90201 in the process of changing the button image 90201 in stages are executed. It may be possible. Alternatively, the button image 90201 and the controller image 90203 may be displayed lightly and alternately so that the change to the controller image 90203 is noticed. Also, in the case where a stepwise change is made in the controller image 90203 after the change from the button image 90201, the step before the change to the final form of the controller image 90203, for example, the “controller (small)” above. At the stage, there may be a change mode that does not change to the controller image 90203 but returns to the button image 90201, or after proceeding to the “controller (small)” stage, proceed to the “controller” stage. Good. In this case, the change of the button image 90201 to the controller image 90203 can be interesting.

  (Modification 2) Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the character combination effect, the character combination is operable between the character combination first position and the character combination second position. It may be possible to set a motion position of the third character position or higher and move between three or more positions. In addition, although only the character combination action effect and the character combination rotation effect are set as the character combination effect, other types of effects may be provided. For example, an effect may be provided in which the character object tilts, swings, expands, and deforms. Also, a plurality of characters may be integrated to form different characters. In addition, the specific effect may use a motif other than the character. For example, an effect using a gimmick imitating a plate or a rock with written characters may be used. Further, although the character combination rotation effect is executed at the character combination second position, it may be executed at a position other than the character combination second position, for example, the character combination first position.

  (Modification 3) Also, in the above embodiment, there is no so-called jackpot finalizing effect that is executed when a big win is made in a special figure game, and any character effect is executed. Although the game result may be lost, a so-called jackpot finalizing effect may be provided. For example, the special character game in which the first character role rotation effect is a big hit finalizing effect and the first character role rotation effect is executed may always be a big hit. Further, when a predetermined condition is met, a big hit confirmation effect may be obtained. For example, at the time of super reach development, when the first character combination action effect is executed after the first character image 90211 is displayed, the big hit confirmation effect may be obtained.

  (Modification 4) Further, in the above embodiment, the character role effect may be developed to super reach without being executed. It may be executed. In addition, in the case of developing to super reach, in principle, the character role effect is executed, but in the case where the effect of developing to super reach is executed without executing the character role effect, a special figure is displayed. An effect that is a big hit in the game and develops into a super reach without executing the character role effect may be a big hit finalizing effect. In addition, if a character role effect is executed at the end of normal reach (during super reach development), it will always develop into super reach, but even if a character role effect is executed at the end of normal reach, it will not shift to super reach. It may be. At this time, if the character role effect is developed to super reach without being executed, the big hit expectation degree may be higher than the case where the character role effect is executed and developed to super reach. It may be lowered. Moreover, in the character role effect at the time of super reach development, in the same character role effect, the higher the determination ratio at the time of big hit (at the time of the variation pattern PA3'-3), the higher at the time of loss (at the time of the variation pattern PA2'-3) Although the determination ratio is low, other modes may be used. For example, the determination ratio at the time of loss (fluctuation pattern PA2'-3) may be higher as the determination ratio at the time of big hit (fluctuation pattern PA3'-3) is higher. 3 o'clock), the determination rate at the time of loss (at the time of the fluctuation pattern PA2′-3) may be constant.

  (Modification 5) In the above embodiment, the ratio of the button image 90201 being displayed and the operation of the push button 9031B being accepted at the time of super reach development and at the time of jackpot result notification is the type of character effect effect However, it may be different depending on the type of character role effect. For example, when the first character combination action presentation is executed, the ratio of the display of the button image 90201 and the reception of the operation of the push button 9031B is higher than when the second character combination action presentation is executed. It may be. Similarly, the acceptance of the operations of the controller image 90203 and the stick controller 9031A may be made different depending on the type of character combination effect.

  (Modification 6) Further, in the above embodiment, the character image displayed on the image display device 905 and the character effect effect to be executed match, but the character does not match. There may be something. For example, the second character image 90212 or the third character image 90213 may be displayed before an effect in which the first character actor 9061 operates, such as a first character actor action effect. In this case, a surprise can be given to the player, and an interest that is different from the case where the first character image 90211 is displayed can be improved. Further, when the character image displayed on the image display device 905 and the character character effect to be executed do not match, the expectation of jackpot may be higher than when the characters match. It may be lowered. Further, depending on the character relationship between the character image displayed on the image display device 905 and the character combination effect to be executed, a jackpot finalizing effect may be obtained. For example, the effect of executing the second character accessory action effect after the third character image is displayed may be a jackpot finalizing effect.

  (Modification 7) In the above embodiment, the display mode of the button image 90201 and the controller image 90203 is constant, but the button image 90201 and the controller image 90203 may be displayed in different modes. . For example, as a button image, a button image that is larger than the normal button image 90201 shown in FIG. 32 or the like, or a character different from “CHANCE”, for example, “this” may be displayed. By displaying such a button image, the big hit expectation may be changed, for example, higher.

  (Modification 8) Further, when the controller image 90203 is displayed as the button image 90201, a sound may be emitted or explanatory characters may be displayed. For example, when the button image 90201 is displayed, a voice prompting the user to operate the push button 9031B such as “Press” or “Press the button” may be issued. In this case, for example, when the first character image 90211 or the second character image 90212 is displayed, the sound of the first character or the second character may be emitted. Moreover, you may make it generate | occur | produce the sound of another character, and another audio | voice. Also, the degree of jackpot expectation may vary depending on the presence or absence of voice. For example, the degree of jackpot expectation may be higher when there is voice than when there is no voice.

  (Modification 9) Further, in the above embodiment, even when the button image 90201 is displayed, the character role effect may not be executed, but when the button image 90201 or the controller image 90203 is displayed. The character combination effect may always be executed. Further, the character role effect may be executed even when the button image 90201 or the controller image 90203 is not displayed. However, when the button image 90201 or the controller image 90203 is not displayed, the character role effect is not executed. May be.

  (Modification 10) Further, in the above embodiment, when the button image 90201 is displayed at the end of normal reach (when super reach is developed), it always develops to super reach after that, but at the end of normal reach. Even if the button image 90201 is displayed, it may not be developed into super reach. Alternatively, when the button image 90201 and the character image are displayed at the end of the normal reach, the image always develops to super reach, but the button image 90201 alone may not develop to super reach. Further, when the character role effect is executed without displaying the button image 90201, even if the big hit expectation is higher than when the button image 90201 is displayed and the character role effect is executed. It may be good or low. Further, when the character combination effect is not executed, the button image 90201 without the character image may be displayed. For example, when a button operation effect other than the development of character character effect is performed, a button image 90201 without a character image is displayed, or a so-called gas effect effect in which a character effect is not executed by operating the push button 9031B is performed. The button image 90201 without the character image may be displayed without fail when the gasse effect is executed.

  (Modification 11) Further, in the above embodiment, there is a case where the character role effect is not executed even when the character image is displayed. However, when the character image is displayed, the character role effect is not displayed. It may be executed without fail. In addition, when the super reach is developed, there is a possibility that the button image 90201 may be displayed, but the controller image may be displayed to accept the operation of the stick controller. In addition, the character combination rotation effect is executed only when the big hit result is notified, but may be executed when the super reach is developed. Further, the character combination rotation effect is executed by all of the first character combination 9061 to the third character combination 9063, but only a part thereof may be executed. Further, the big hit expectation degree may vary depending on the number and type of the character combination on which the character combination effect is executed.

  (Modification 12) In the above embodiment, as the character image, one first character image 90211 to third character image 90213 is provided for each of the first character to the third character. A plurality of character images may be provided for some or all of the characters. In this case, the expected degree of jackpot may be different depending on the character image to be displayed, or the execution rate of the character role effect may be different. For example, when the first character image A and the first character image B are provided as the first character image, when the first character image A is displayed, the big hit is greater than when the first character image B is displayed. The degree of expectation may be increased. Or when the 1st character image A is displayed, you may make it the ratio with which a character accessory effect is performed become higher than the time when the 1st character image B is displayed. Alternatively, when a plurality of character role effects having different jackpot expectations are provided, when the first character image A is displayed, the character having a higher jackpot expectation level than when the first character image B is displayed. You may make it the ratio by which an effect production is performed increase. Furthermore, it is possible to provide a character effect effect that is executable only when the first character image A is displayed and is not executed when the first character image B is displayed. Good.

  (Modification 13) Further, in the above embodiment, when displaying the controller image 90203 at the time of jackpot result notification, the character image is not displayed, but the character image is displayed together with the controller image 90203. Also good. Further, when displaying the character image, any one of the first character image 90211 to the third character image 90213 is displayed, but a plurality of the first character image 90211 to the third character image 90213 are displayed. A character image may be displayed.

  (Modification 14) When displaying the button image 90201 or the controller image 90203, when displaying a character image, the big hit expectation may be changed depending on the type of the character image to be displayed. Further, the big hit expectation degree may be changed by a combination of the character image and the button image 90201 or the controller image 90203. For example, when the second character image 90212 and the button image 90201 are displayed, the big hit expectation is lower than when the second character image 90212 and the controller image 90203 are displayed, but the third character image 90213 and the button image are displayed. When 90201 is displayed, the big hit expectation may be higher than when the third character image 90213 and the controller image 90203 are displayed.

  (Modification 15) Further, in the above embodiment, the validity period bar 90202 is displayed in a different manner depending on the type of character image displayed at the same time, but may be displayed in a similar manner. Moreover, although it is the same aspect in some character images, you may make it become a different aspect between other character images. In addition, the display mode with different effective period bars may be other than changing the color. For example, a different pattern may be given to the effective period bar, or the size of displaying the effective period bar may be changed. Specifically, the effective period bar 90202 displayed together with the first character image 90211 has a floral pattern, whereas the effective period bar 90202 displayed together with the second character image 90212 has a lattice pattern, The validity period bar 90202 displayed together with the character image 90211 may be larger than the validity period bar 90202 displayed together with the second character image 90212. Furthermore, the display position may be different, or the display direction may be changed. For example, the effective period bar 90202 displayed together with the first character image 90211 is displayed below the image display device 905, whereas the effective period bar 90202 displayed together with the second character image 90212 is displayed on the image display device 905. The effective period bar 90202 displayed with the second character image 90212 is displayed sideways while the effective period bar 90202 displayed with the first character image 90211 is displayed vertically. It may be displayed. Alternatively, these may be combined. For example, the effective period bar 90202 displayed with the first character image 90211 has a lattice pattern and is displayed in a vertical orientation, whereas the effective period bar 90202 displayed with the second character image 90212 has a floral pattern. It may be displayed horizontally.

  (Modification 16) In the above-described embodiment, the display mode of the validity period bar 90202 is constant according to the character image. However, the same character image may be different. In this case, the big hit expectation may be changed depending on the display mode of the validity period bar 90202. For example, when the first character image 90211 is displayed, the big hit expectation degree may be higher when the validity period bar 90202 is displayed in red than in green. Further, the big hit expectation may be changed according to the display mode of the character image and the validity period bar 90202. For example, when the first character image 90211 is displayed, the expected value of the jackpot is higher when the validity period bar 90202 is displayed in red than when displayed in green, but the second character image 90212 is displayed. In the case where the validity period bar 90202 is displayed in green, the jackpot expectation degree may be lower when displayed in red.

  (Modification 17) Further, in the pachinko gaming machine described above, a so-called customization function may be provided. The customization function here may be, for example, a function that can select a character to be the main character when the variable display game is executed. When such a customization function is provided and the player selects the first character as the main character, the first character combination effect may be easily executed. Or you may make it a big hit expectation degree become high, when the production | generation which a 1st character appears or a 1st character accessory moves is performed. Alternatively, the first character image may be easily displayed together with the second character image or the third character image. Further, when the character's voice is uttered, the first character's voice may be easily uttered.

  (Modification 18) In the above embodiment, when the variable display is started in order to notify the CPU 90120 for effect control of the variable pattern indicating the variable display mode such as the variable display time of the decorative design and the type of reach effect. In the above example, one variation pattern designation command is transmitted. However, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 90120 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 90100 uses the first command as a variable before the reach, such as presence / absence of variable display effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-continuous”. A command indicating the display time and the variable display mode is transmitted, and a command indicating the variable display time and the variable display mode after reaching the reach, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the re-lottery effect, is transmitted as the second command. You may do it. In this case, the effect control CPU 90120 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable display time derived from the two commands. The game control microcomputer 90100 notifies the variable display time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 90120 selects a specific variable display mode executed at each timing. It may be. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, or the second command is sent after a predetermined time has passed after the first command is sent. You may make it do. In addition, the variable display mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data to be stored and prepared in advance as the variation pattern designation command.

  (Modification 19) This invention can be applied not only to the pachinko gaming machine 901 but also to a slot machine or the like. A slot machine is an arbitrary gaming machine that performs a predetermined game such as variable display of symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information and that can be assigned a predetermined game value based on the game result, and more specifically, A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, and a display result of a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable is derived and displayed This is a gaming machine in which one game is finished and a winning can be generated according to the display result. In such a slot machine, the pachinko gaming machine 901 described in the above embodiment has the feature that hardware resources including the image display device of the slot machine cooperate with software that performs predetermined processing. What is necessary is just to be comprised so that all or one part may be provided.

  Slot machines are not limited to those where bets are set using medals and credits as gaming values, but only slot machines that set betting numbers using gaming balls as gaming values, or only credits as gaming values. It may be a full credit type slot machine that sets the number of bets using. When game balls are used as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls. For example, when 3 is set as the bet number, the number of bets using 15 game balls is used. Is equivalent to setting The pachinko gaming machine 901 and the slot machine are not limited to those using only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls, but for example a plurality of types of medals and gaming balls, etc. The game value may be used together. For example, a slot machine can play a game by setting the number of bets using any one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and when a prize is generated, Any of a plurality of types of gaming value may be paid out.

  As effects that can be executed in such a slot machine, the character role effect in the above embodiment (character role action effect and character role rotation effect), button images and controller images are displayed and operations such as push buttons and stick controllers are performed. It is only necessary to include a promotion display that promotes.

  (Modification 20) In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation in the image display device for executing the predetermined effect such as the notice effect, the sound output operation in the speaker, Various effect operations including lighting operations in game effect lamps and decorative LEDs can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, but based on the occurrence of winning balls enclosing gaming balls The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives a score.

  (Modification 21) A program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed and provided on a removable recording medium to a computer device or the like included in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 901 or a slot machine. It is not limited to the form, and a form distributed by preinstalling in a storage device such as a computer device in advance may be adopted. 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.

  (Modification 22) The game execution form is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but the program and data downloaded via the communication line etc. are temporarily stored in the internal memory or the like. It is also possible to adopt a form that can be executed by this, or a form that is directly executed using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (Variation 23) In the above embodiment, “the ratio is different” means that the ratio is different due to a relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. The concept is not limited to the concept including A: B = 100%: 0% and different ratios.

  (Modification 24) In the above-described embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols and decoration designs “1” to “8” are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed is shown. It is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be a thing.

  (Modification 25) In the above embodiment, the random numbers may not be synchronized by changing the update timing of the random numbers or by changing the update ranges of the random numbers.

  (Modification 26) In the above embodiment, the main board 9011 stores a random value determination table, and the main board 9011 determines the random value based on the random value extracted from the main board 9011 at the time of winning a start. The random number determination process is executed with reference to the table, and the effect control board 9012 receives the determination result determined in the main board 9011 and executes the prefetching notice effect based on the received determination result. Although shown, the execution mode of the pre-reading notice effect is not limited to this. For example, the effect control board 9012 stores the random value determination table, and the effect control board 9012 receives the random value itself extracted from the main board 9011 from the main board 9011, and based on the received random number value. The random value determination process may be executed with reference to the random value determination table, and the pre-reading notice effect may be executed based on the determination result of the determination process. That is, the random number determination process may be performed on the effect control board 9012. The random number determination process may be performed on both the main board 9011 and the effect control board 9012. For example, the effect control board 9012 may receive a part of random number values and execute a random number determination process, and may receive a determination result determined in the main board 9011. Specifically, for example, the effect control board 9012 receives a random number value, determines whether or not to win a jackpot, and if it is a jackpot, determines the type of jackpot, and based on the random value, the main board 9011. The determination result of the variation pattern type determined in (1) may be received. That is, the effect control board 9012 can execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the determination result determined by itself and the determination result determined by the main board 9011.

  (Modification 27) In the above embodiment, the effect control INT signal from the main board 9011 is turned on when the effect control command is received from the main board 9011 on the effect control board 9012 side. It was described as occurring. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an interrupt for receiving a presentation control command may be generated by an interrupt request using the first bit of serial communication.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 100... Game control microcomputer 101, 121... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit 901 ... Pachinko gaming machine 902 ... Game board 903 ... Gaming machine frame 904A ... Special symbol display device 904B ... Special symbol display device 905 ... Image display device 906A ... Normal winning ball device 906B ... Normal variable winning ball device 907 ... Special variable winning ball device 908L ... Speaker 908R ... Speaker 909 ... Game effect lamp 9011 ... Main board 9012 ... Production control board 9013 ... Audio control board 9014 ... Lamp control board 9015 ... Relay board 9020 ... Normal symbol display 9021 ... Gate Switch 9022A ... Start port switch 9022B ... Start port switch 9023 ... Count switch 9025A ... Hold indicator 9025B ... Hold indicator 9025C ... Hold indicator 90100 ... Game control microcomputer 90101 ... OM
90102 ... RAM
90103 ... CPU
90104 ... Random number circuit 90105 ... I / O
90110 ... Switch circuit 90111 ... Solenoid circuit 90120 ... Production control CPU
90121… ROM
90122 ... RAM
90123 ... Display controller 90124 ... Random number circuit 90125 ... I / O

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Specific display means for displaying a specific display having a plurality of aspects with different expectation levels controlled by the advantageous state, the display being related to a variable display;
Change effect execution means for executing a change effect capable of changing the aspect of the specific display to the next stage,
The change effect execution means can execute the change effect once in a predetermined period to change the specific display mode to the next stage, and the change effect is executed a plurality of times in a specific period different from the predetermined period. It is possible to change the aspect of the specific display to the next stage by executing,
further,
Detection means capable of detecting the player's movement;
A promotion display executing means capable of executing a promotion display that prompts the player's action;
Specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect based on the detection result of the detection means,
The specific effect executing means is
At least a first specific effect and a second specific effect different from the first specific effect can be executed,
The promotion display execution means includes
As the promotion display, it is possible to execute a first promotion display that suggests that the first specific effect is executed, and a second promotion display that suggests that the second specific effect is executed. To play.