JP2019166097A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine enhancing a performance effect.SOLUTION: A game machine can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player (jackpot game state in probability variable jackpot, for example), can execute a notification performance for notifying a player of a fact that the state is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, first substance making performance for changing an outside-of-pattern character displayed by a silhouette is changed into normal display (made into substance)), and, can display identification information by a different display mode between a first timing before the notification performance is executed, and a second timing after the notification performance is executed (before executing the first substance making performance, 7 pattern is displayed in which, an inside-of-pattern character is displayed by a silhouette, then, after executing the first substance making performance, 7 pattern in which the inside-of-pattern character is normal displayed, is displayed), therefore a performance effect is enhanced.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-27

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine that performs variable display of identification information.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display area capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display area becomes the specific display result, the game state (game There is a machine configured to give a predetermined game value to a player by changing the state of the machine (specifically, the state where the gaming machine is controlled) (so-called pachinko machine).

  In addition, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player starts variable display of identification information by the variable display area by operating the start lever, and the player By operating a stop button provided corresponding to the display area, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the maximum delay time determined in advance from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display areas is displayed. In accordance with the display result derived when the game is stopped, a winning occurs, a predetermined game medium determined in advance according to the winning is paid out, and when a specific winning occurs, a player is given a predetermined gaming value as a gaming state. There is one that is configured to be in a state to be given to (so-called slot machine).

  The game value means that a prize ball is paid out or that the state of a variable winning ball device provided in a gaming area of a gaming machine is advantageous for a player who is likely to win a ball, or advantageous for a player. For example, to generate a right to enter a state, or to enter a state in which a condition for winning a prize ball is easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of decorative symbols (identification information) that starts in the variable display area based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. If this happens, a “big hit” will occur. The derived display is to finally stop and display a symbol (final stop symbol). When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times of opening the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round. A game in a round may be referred to as a round game.

  In the variable display area, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left middle right symbol) continue for a predetermined period of time and stop and shake in a state that matches the specific display result. It can be a big hit before the final result is displayed because it is moving, scaling, or deforming, or multiple symbols change synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the displayed symbol is switched. An effect performed in a state where the sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed in the variable display area is not a specific display result, it becomes “out of” and the variability display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In addition, there is a game machine that is provided with an effect that can be executed only in the case of controlling the big hit, and when the effect is executed, there is a gaming machine that is notified that the big hit is controlled (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2017-23686 (paragraph 0252, FIG. 22)

  However, in the above-described gaming machine, the production effect cannot be enhanced.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the effect.

  (Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that variably displays identification information (for example, decorative symbols), and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state with a probable big hit) An advantageous state control means (for example, a part for performing steps S114 to S117 in the game control microcomputer 100) and a notification effect for notifying that the state is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a silhouette-displayed non-designated character is usually displayed). A notification effect executing means (for example, the portion performing step S4502 in the effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a first materializing effect (changed to display (substantiating)), and the notification effect executing means generates the notification effect. According to different display modes between the first timing before execution and the second timing after the notification effect is executed. Identification information can be displayed (for example, before execution of the first materializing effect, the effect design for probability change including the “7” symbol in which the character in the symbol is displayed in silhouette is displayed, and after execution of the first materializing effect. In this case, an effect design for probability change including the “7” symbol in which the characters in the symbol are normally displayed is displayed). According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

  (Means 2) In the means 1, the identification information is displayed in the first display mode at the first timing (for example, immediately before the execution of the first materializing effect, including the “7” symbol in which the character in the symbol is displayed in silhouette. Display the decorative pattern for probability change (see FIG. 8-27), and display the identification information in the second display mode at the second timing (for example, the character in the pattern is normally displayed immediately after the execution of the first materializing effect). The display pattern for probability variation including the “7” symbol is displayed (see FIG. 8-27), and the third display mode at the third timing after the second timing and after being controlled to be in an advantageous state. (E.g., when the first materialization effect is performed and the time control is performed after the first materialization effect has been performed) The It is possible to display a decorative pattern for the short-time state (see FIG. 8-16 (B))). ) It's good. According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

  (Means 3) A pattern that changes the display mode of the identification information after the notification effect is executed in the means 1 or 2 (for example, by executing the silhouette notice effect in the first mode or the fourth mode, the first entity After the execution of the realization effect, the character in the symbol displayed in silhouette is changed to the normal display (a pattern for executing the second materialization effect), and the display mode of the identification information is changed before the notification effect is executed. Identification information can be displayed in a plurality of patterns including a pattern to be changed (for example, a pattern in which the first materialization effect is executed after the execution of the second materialization effect by executing the silhouette notice effect in the second mode) It is good also as being. According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

  (Means 4) In any one of means 1 to 3, suggestion effect execution means (for example, in the effect control CPU 120, which is capable of executing a suggestion effect (for example, silhouette display of a non-designated character) suggesting execution of a notification effect) Step 06IWS3805 is provided), and the suggestion effect execution means notifies when the first suggestion effect (for example, the silhouette display of the non-designated character with the countdown display) and the first suggestion effect is executed. A plurality of types of suggestion effects including a second suggestion effect (for example, a silhouette display of an out-of-symbol character not provided with a countdown display) may be executed. According to such a configuration, the production effect can be enhanced.

  (Means 5) In the means 4, a storage means (for example, a predetermined area of the RAM 102) for storing information relating to variable display of identification information as a reserved storage, and a determination means (for example, a game) for determining whether or not to control to an advantageous state The part that performs step S110 in the control microcomputer 100) and the determination means that determines whether or not to control to an advantageous state before the determination by the determination means (for example, step S101 in the game control microcomputer 100) And variable display control means (for example, in the game control microcomputer 100, by performing step S111) that performs variable display of the identification information in any one of a plurality of variable display patterns having different variable display periods. , A portion for performing variation display in any variation pattern shown in FIG. The suggestion effect execution means can execute the suggestion effect based on the determination result of the determination means, and is the shortest variable display period (for example, in non-reach PA1-2) among the variable display periods in the plurality of variable display patterns. 1. For example, the game control microcomputer 100 can execute step 06IWS3805 based on the winning determination result, and which variation pattern is used? Regardless, it is possible to display a non-symbol character in silhouette. According to such a configuration, the execution of the suggestion effect can be ensured even in the variable display over any variable display period.

  (Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, the decoration identification information (decoration pattern or the like) composed of a plurality of columns as identification information and the same number of columns as the decoration identification information and smaller than the decoration identification information Reduced identification information (always small symbols, etc.) and variable display control means (production control CPU 120, etc.) for executing display control of decoration identification information and reduced identification information are provided. The variable identification start display and stop display are performed in synchronization with the display (such as the variable display start display and stop display are always synchronized with the variable design variable display). When the reduced identification information is variably displayed at the maximum speed, display control is executed so that the time taken for one cycle of the identification information differs between the decoration identification information and the reduced identification information (decoration). For example, when a symbol and a constant small symbol are variably displayed at the maximum speed, the display control is executed so that the time required for each symbol to cycle is different between the decorative symbol and the constant small symbol). Good. According to such a configuration, when the variable display is being executed, the decoration identification information and the reduced identification information can be variably displayed at different speeds to give the player a sense of incongruity, and the reduced identification information can be visually recognized. Can be improved.

  (Means 7) In any one of the means 1 to 6, the decoration identification information (decoration pattern or the like) composed of a plurality of columns as identification information and the same number of columns as the decoration identification information and smaller than the decoration identification information Reduced identification information (always small symbols, etc.), variable display control means (execution control CPU 120, etc.) for executing display control of decoration identification information and reduced identification information, and transmittance changing means (changing the transmittance of the identification information) The variable display control means performs start display and stop display of the variable display of the reduced identification information in synchronization with the variable display of the decoration identification information (in synchronization with the variable display of the decoration symbol). The transmission rate changing means has started a variable display of identification information for a predetermined period of time (such as 1.5 seconds after the start of variable display). The transparency of the decoration identification information is higher than that during stop display (for example, the transmittance of the decorative pattern when 1.5 seconds have elapsed after the start of variable display is made higher than during stop display of variable display). The transmittance of the reduced identification information when the time elapses is made lower than the transmittance of the identification information (the transmittance of the small symbol is always made lower than the transmittance of the decorative design when 1.5 seconds have elapsed after the start of variable display. And so on). According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the reduction in the visibility of the reduced identification information when variable display is being performed, and it is possible to improve the visibility of the reduced identification information.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the decoration design prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for big hits, and the variation pattern classification determination table for small hits. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern classification determination table for deviation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the hit fluctuation pattern determination table memorize | stored in ROM. It is explanatory drawing which shows the slippage fluctuation pattern determination table memorize | stored in ROM. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the presentation control command which the microcomputer for game control transmits. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the presentation control command which the microcomputer for game control transmits. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the symbol designation | designated command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a fluctuation category command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of a fluctuation category command. It is a flowchart which shows a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the effect process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the decoration symbol which changes for every gaming state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the command storage area at the time of a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a silhouette notice execution lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the variable display start setting process in an effect control process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a materialization timing determination lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the production process during variable display in the production control process. It is a flowchart which shows the waiting process per special figure in an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the waiting process per special figure in an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit effect processing in the production control process. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit effect processing in the production control process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display at the time of performing silhouette notification effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display at the time of performing the silhouette notice effect which the character outside a symbol with which the countdown display was attached | subjected is displayed. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect in a probability change state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state includes an elapse timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds), and a timing until the number of game balls that have entered the winning prize opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It continues until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which a big winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also referred to as an open upper limit period hereinafter. One cycle in which the grand prize opening is in an open state is called a round (round game). In the big hit gaming state, it can be repeatedly executed until the round reaches a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or twice).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, one of multiple types of variation patterns can be selected using a random value for determining the variation pattern based on the result of prior determination of whether or not the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. The process to decide on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the variation pattern setting process ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  It should be noted that in this specification, the comparison expression of various ratios such as the performance execution ratio (expressions such as “high”, “low”, and “difference”) means that one is a ratio of “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%”.

(Explanation regarding feature 006IW)
Next, the characteristic part 006IW will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided in the characteristic portion 006IW, a variation pattern shown in FIG. 8-1 is provided.

  FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram of a variation pattern of decorative symbols prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. 8A, in this embodiment, the non-reach PA1-1 is used as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “off” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach”. ~ Non-reach PA1-4 variation patterns are prepared. Further, normal PA2-1 to normal PA2-2, normal PB2-1 to normal PB2-2 are variations patterns corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach”. Fluctuation patterns of Super PA3-1 to Super PA3-2 and Super PB3-1 to Super PB3-2 are prepared. As shown in FIG. 8A, re-variation is performed once for the variation pattern of the non-reach PA 1-4 that is used when the reach is not performed and is accompanied by a pseudo-continuous effect. Of the variation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition, when normal PB2-1 is used, re-variation is performed once. Of the variation patterns that are used for reaching and have a pseudo-continuous effect, when normal PB2-2 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using super PA3-1 to super PA3-2 among the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-rendition effects, re-variation is performed three times. Note that the re-variation is to temporarily execute the variable display of the decorative symbol after temporarily stopping the decorative symbol that is temporarily off from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol until the display result is derived and displayed. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8A, in this embodiment, normal PA2-3 to normal PA2-4 as a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol. Normal PB2-3-Normal PB2-4, Super PA3-3-Super PA3-4, Super PB3-3-Super PB3-4, Special PG1-1-Special PG1-3, Special PG2-1-Special PG2-2 Variation patterns are provided. In FIG. 8A, the variation patterns of special PG1-1 to special PG1-3 and special PG2-1 to special PG2-2 are variation patterns that are used when suddenly sudden change is a big hit or a small hit. Further, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the normal PB2-3 is used among the fluctuation patterns that are used when the sudden sudden change is not big hit or small hit and the pseudo-continuous effect is used, the re-variation is performed once. . Of the fluctuation patterns used for reaching and accompanied by pseudo-continuous effects, when normal PB2-4 is used, re-variation is performed twice. Furthermore, when using super PA3-3 to super PA3-4 among the fluctuation patterns that are used for reaching and have the effect of pseudo-ream, re-variation is performed three times. In addition, for the variation pattern of the special PG 1-3 that is used in the case of sudden probability big hit or small hit and has a pseudo-continuous effect, re-variation is performed once.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and then the variation pattern determined using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). One of the variation patterns included in the pattern type is determined. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, and include a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into variable pattern types. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of pseudo-continuations, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-ream, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of one re-variation, It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of two variations and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of three variations. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo ream or a slip effect.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit, normal CA3-1, which is a fluctuation pattern type including a fluctuation pattern with only normal reach, and fluctuation with normal reach and pseudo-continuity. It is classified into a normal CA 3-2 that is a variation pattern type including a pattern and a super CA 3-3 that is a variation pattern type with super reach. In addition, in the case of sudden probability variation big hit, it is classified into special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern and special CA4-2 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with reach. ing. Further, in the case of small hits, it is classified into special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern. Further, in the case of a deviation, it is a non-reach CA 2-1 that is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with no reach and a specific effect, and a variation pattern type that includes a change pattern with a specific effect without a reach. Non-reach CA2-2, non-reach CA2-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of shortened variation without reach and specific effects, and normal CA2-4 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with only normal reach And normal CA2-5 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach and two re-variation pseudo-continuations, and normal CA2 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with one normal reach and one re-variation pseudo-continuation -6 and super CA2-7 which is a variation pattern type with super reach Are the type divided into.

  FIGS. 8-2 (A) to (C) are explanatory diagrams showing a big hit variation pattern type determination table. When the determination that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol is made, the jackpot variation pattern type determination table indicates the variation pattern type according to the determination result of the jackpot type as a random number (random 2 for determining the variation pattern type). ) Is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types.

  Each jackpot variation pattern type determination table includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, and includes normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-. 3, a determination value corresponding to any one of the variation pattern types of special CA4-1 and special CA4-2 is set.

  For example, the big hit variation pattern type determination table shown in FIG. 8-2 used when the big hit type is “normal big hit”, and FIG. 8-2 used when the big hit type is “probable big hit”. In the big hit variation pattern type determination table shown in (B), the assignment of determination values to the variation pattern types of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3 is different.

  As described above, when the big hit variation pattern type determination table selected according to the big hit type is compared, the assignment of the determination value to each fluctuation pattern type is different according to the big hit type. Also, determination values are assigned to different variation pattern types depending on the jackpot type. Therefore, different variation pattern types can be determined according to the determination result of whether the big hit type is a plurality of types, and the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type can be varied.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-2 (A) and (B), in this embodiment, when “ordinary big hit” or “probable big hit” is selected, random numbers for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) If the value of 150 is 251, it can be seen that the variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed.

  In addition, for the super reach big hit, the variation pattern type with pseudo-continuity (variation pattern type including the variation pattern of Super PA3-3 and Super PA3-4) and the variation pattern type without super-continuity (Super PB3-3, Super It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of PB3-4. In this case, in both the big hit variation pattern type determination table for normal big hit and the big hit variation pattern type determination table for probability variation big hit, the variation pattern type with super reach and pseudo-continuity, and super reach and pseudo continuous are not involved. The variation pattern type is assigned.

  Further, in the big hit variation pattern type judgment table used when the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, for example, when the big hit type such as special CA4-1 and special CA4-2 is other than “suddenly probable big hit”. The determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type to which the determination value is not assigned. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “suddenly probable big hit”, it is different from the normal big hit or the big hit state with the probable big hit. The variation pattern type can be determined.

  FIG. 8D is an explanatory diagram of a small hit variation pattern type determination table. The variation pattern type determination table for small hits indicates that when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit symbol, a variation pattern type is classified into a plurality of types based on a random number (random 2) for determining the variation pattern type. It is a table that is referenced to determine one of them. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-2 (D), when it is determined to be a small hit, the case where the special CA4-1 is determined as the variation pattern type is shown. ing.

  FIGS. 8-3A to 8C are explanatory diagrams illustrating the deviation variation pattern type determination table. Among these, FIG. 8-3 (A) shows the variation pattern type determination table for loss used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total number of pending storages is less than 5. Further, FIG. 8-3 (B) shows a loss variation pattern type determination table used when the gaming state is the normal state and the total pending storage number is 5 or more. FIG. 8C shows a loss variation pattern type determination table used when the gaming state is a probable change state or a time-short state. The variation pattern type determination table for detachment indicates that the variation pattern type is selected from a plurality of types based on a random number (random 2) for deciding the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is an out-of-pattern. It is a table that is referred to to determine either.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8C, the case where the game state is the probability change state or the time-short state and the case where the separate variation pattern type determination table is used for the case where the total pending storage number is 5 or more are shown. However, the common variation pattern type determination table for losing may be used in the case of the probability variation state or the short time state and in the case where the total pending storage number is 5 or more. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 8C, the case of using the common variation / time-shortening variation pattern type determination table regardless of the total number of pending storages is shown. As the variation pattern type determination table for use, a plurality of variation pattern determination tables for detachment (tables with different ratios of determination values) corresponding to the total number of pending storages may be used.

  In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the deviation variation pattern type determination table used when the total pending storage number is less than 5 and the total pending storage number is 5 or more. Although the case where two types of tables are used, that is, the deviation variation pattern type determination table to be used, the method of dividing the variation variation pattern type determination table is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, a separate deviation variation pattern type determination table may be provided for each value of the total pending storage number (that is, for the total pending storage number 0, for the total pending storage number 1, for the total pending storage number 2) , The deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 3, for the total pending storage number 4... May be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values stored in the total number of pending storages may be used. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the total pending storage number 0-2, the total pending storage number 3, the total pending storage number 4,... May be used.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which a plurality of deviation variation pattern type determination tables are provided according to the total number of reserved storages, but deviation variation pattern type determination is performed according to the first and second reserved memory numbers. A plurality of tables may be provided. For example, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, a deviation variation pattern type determination table prepared separately for each value of the first reserved memory number may be used (that is, the first reserved memory number). The deviation variation pattern type determination table for 0, for the first reserved memory number, for the first reserved memory number for 2, for the first reserved memory number for three, for the first reserved memory number for four, etc. Each may be used separately). Further, for example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table corresponding to a combination of a plurality of other values of the first reserved storage number may be used. For example, a deviation variation pattern type determination table for the first reserved memory number 0 to 2, the first reserved memory number 3, the first reserved memory number 4, and so on may be used. Even in this case, when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are large (for example, 5 or more), it may be configured such that a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with a short variation time is easily selected. . Even in such a case, a common determination value may be assigned to a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach as a specific variable display pattern.

  Note that “specific performance mode” refers to a variation pattern type or variation pattern that has a high expectation level for at least big hits, such as a fluctuation pattern with super reach, and can give the player a sense of expectation for the big hit. It is. In addition, the “expected degree (reliability) for the big hit” indicates an appearance rate (probability) that the big hit appears when variable display (for example, variable display with super reach) according to the specific performance mode is executed. ing. For example, the expectation degree of jackpot when the variable display with super reach is executed is determined as (the rate at which super reach is executed when the jackpot is determined) / (when the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot and lost) Is calculated by calculating the rate at which super reach is performed on both.

  Each deviation variation pattern type determination table includes a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number (random 2) value for variation pattern type determination, which is non-reach CA2-1 to non-reach CA2-3, normal. A determination value corresponding to any one of the variation pattern types of CA2-4 to normal CA2-6 and super CA2-7 is set.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-3 (A) and (B), in this embodiment, when the game state is out of the game and the game state is the normal state, a random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) If the value of 230 is 251 to 251, it can be seen that the variable display with at least super reach (super reach A, super reach B) is executed regardless of the total number of pending storage.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-3 (A) and (B), in this embodiment, when the game state is out of the normal state and the game state is the normal state, a random number for determining the variation pattern type (random 2) If the value is 1 to 79, it can be seen that the fluctuation display of the normal fluctuation is executed at least without the reach (without the specific effect such as the pseudo ream and the slide effect) regardless of the total number of reserved storage. With such a table configuration, in this embodiment, the determination table (displacement variation pattern type determination table) is included in at least a part of the variable display patterns other than the reach variable display pattern (variation pattern with reach). On the other hand, regardless of the number of rights (first reserved memory number, second reserved memory number, combined reserved memory number) stored in the reserved storage means (first reserved memory buffer or second reserved memory buffer), a common determination is made. Values (1 to 79 in the example shown in FIGS. 8-3 (A) and (B)) are assigned. Note that the “variable display pattern other than the reach variable display pattern” means, for example, a variable display result without a reach, a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect, as shown in this embodiment. Is a variable display pattern (fluctuation pattern) that is used when the big hit is not a big hit.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-2, a case where a common big hit variation pattern type determination table is used regardless of the current gaming state is shown. Depending on whether the time is short or normal, a big hit variation pattern type determination table prepared separately may be used. In this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is 5 or more, the fluctuation pattern type determination table for shortening shown in FIG. 8-3 (B) is selected to determine the fluctuation pattern of the shortening fluctuation. Although the case where it comprises so that it may be performed is shown, when the fluctuation pattern of a shortening fluctuation | variation can be selected according to the present game state, the total pending storage number (the 1st pending memory number or the 2nd pending memory number May be different). For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, when the total number of reserved memory is 3 (or when the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is 2, for example), The variation pattern type determination table for loss is selected so that the variation pattern of the shortened variation may be determined. (Or, for example, even when the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are smaller 0 or 1), the variation pattern type of shortening variation is selected by selecting the shortening variation pattern type determination table. It may be determined.

  FIGS. 8A and 8B are explanatory diagrams showing a hit variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. FIG. The hit variation pattern determination table is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern according to the determination result of the big hit type or the fluctuation pattern type, etc., when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on (Random 3). Each hit variation pattern determination table is selected as a use table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. That is, the hit variation pattern determination table is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result that the variation pattern type is any one of normal CA3-1 to normal CA3-2 and super CA3-3, and the variation pattern type is set to the special CA4. -1 and special CA4-2, the hit variation pattern determination table is selected as the use table in accordance with the determination result. Each hit variation pattern determination table is a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random pattern random number (random 3) value according to the variation pattern type, and the decorative symbol variable display result is “big hit” Data (determination value) corresponding to any of a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to

  In the example shown in FIG. 8A, the variation pattern type includes a normal CA3-1 that is a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern that includes only normal reach, and a variation pattern that includes a variation pattern that includes a normal reach and a pseudo-ream. A case is shown in which the type is classified into a normal CA3-2 which is a type and a super CA3-3 which is a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach (which may be accompanied by a pseudo-ream). Yes. In the example shown in FIG. 8B, the variation pattern type includes a special CA4-1 that is a variation pattern type including a non-reach variation pattern and a special variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with reach. A case where the data is classified into CA4-2 is shown. In FIG. 8-4 (B), the variation pattern type may be divided according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo-ream or a slip effect instead of being classified according to the presence / absence of reach. In this case, for example, the special CA 4-1 includes a special PG 1-1 and a special PG 2-1 that are fluctuation patterns not accompanied by a specific effect, and the special CA 4-2 includes a special PG 1-2, a special effect PG 1-2, and a special effect. You may comprise so that PG1-3 and special PG2-2 may be included.

  FIG. 8-5 is an explanatory diagram of a deviation variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101. The deviation variation pattern determination table changes according to the random number (random 3) for variation pattern determination according to the determination result of the variation pattern type when it is determined that the variable display result is “out of range”. It is a table referred to in order to determine a pattern as one of a plurality of types. The outlier variation pattern determination table is selected as a usage table according to the determination result of the variation pattern type.

  8-6 and FIG. 8-7 are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 100. FIG. In the example shown in FIGS. 8-6 and 8-7, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern of a decorative pattern that is variably displayed on the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. (Variation pattern command) (corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 8A, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a big hit, and a big hit type. The effect control CPU 120 determines the display result of the decorative symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

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

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, initialization designation is performed. Send a command.

  Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  Commands A001 and A002 (H) are effect control commands for displaying the fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of the big hit game (big hit start designation command: fanfare designation command). In this embodiment, a big hit start designation command or a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command is used according to the type of big hit. Specifically, the big hit start designation command (A001 (H)) is used for “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”, and the small hit for “suddenly promiscuous big hit” or “small hit”. / Sudden probability change big hit start designation command (A002 (H)) is used. The game control microcomputer 100 may be configured to transmit a fanfare designation command for suddenly probable big hit start designation in the case of a sudden big hit, but not to send a fanfare designation command in the case of a small hit. Good.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a big winning opening) indicating a display during the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. Since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round, and the command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted, a different command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101 (H)) for specifying round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game. Is a special winning opening open designation command (A10A (H)) for designating round 10. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round and the designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted, a different designation command after opening the special winning opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when ending the first round during the big hit game, a designation command (A201 (H)) after the big winning opening is designated to designate round 1, and when the tenth round during the big hit game is ended. Is sent after a special winning opening opening command (A20A (H)) for designating round 10.

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, the end of the jackpot game (a jackpot end designation command: an ending 1 designation command). The jackpot end designation command (A301 (H)) is used to end the jackpot game by the “normal jackpot” or the “probability big hit”. Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command: ending 2 designation command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden probability change big hit game. The game control microcomputer 100 is configured to transmit an ending designation command for suddenly probable big hit end designation in the case of sudden probable big hit, but not to send an ending designation command in the case of small hit. Also good.

  Command B000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designation command) for designating background display when the gaming state is the normal state. The command B001 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the probability change state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (time-short state background designation command) for designating a background display when the gaming state is the time-short state.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first start winning designation command) that designates that the first start winning has been won. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second start winning designation command) for designating that the second starting win has been won. In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first start prize designation command and the second start prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a start prize designation command.

  The command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage number designation command) for designating a total number (total pending storage number) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C2XX (H) indicates the total pending storage number. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (total pending storage count subtraction designation command) that designates that the total pending storage count is decremented by one. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a total pending storage number subtraction designation command when subtracting the total pending storage number, but does not use the total pending storage number subtraction designation command. When subtracting the total pending storage number, a total pending storage number designation command for designating the total pending storage number after subtraction may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which a combined pending storage number designation command for designating the combined pending storage number is transmitted as a command for designating the reserved storage count. It may be configured to transmit a command for designating the increased number of reserved memories. Specifically, when the first reserved memory increases, a first reserved memory number designation command for designating the first reserved memory number is transmitted, and when the second reserved memory increases, the second reserved memory number is designated. The second reserved memory number designation command may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, a start winning designation command for designating which one of the first starting prize winning opening and the second starting winning prize opening has been won is transmitted as the reserved storage information, and the total reserved memory number is designated. Although the case where the total pending storage number designation command to be transmitted is shown is shown, the effect control command transmitted as the pending storage information is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment. For example, when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second reserved memory number addition) indicating that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number subtraction designation command (the first reserved memory number subtraction designation command or the command indicating that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has decreased) is transmitted. (Second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

  Command C4XX (H) and command C6XX (H) are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning. Of these, the command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (symbol design command) that indicates whether or not a big hit, a small hit or not, and a big hit type determination result among the winning determination results. is there. The command C6XX (H) is an effect control command indicating a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range of the variation pattern type determination random number is included in the winning determination result. (Variation category command).

  In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing described later (see FIG. 8-12), the game control microcomputer 100 determines whether or not it will be a big hit, a small hit or not, The range of the determination value and the variation pattern type determination random number are determined. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating a big hit or a small hit or a value for designating the type of a big win is set, and control for transmission to the effect control CPU 120 is performed. In addition, a value for specifying a range of a determination value as a determination result is set in the EXT data of the variation category command, and control for transmission to the effect control CPU 120 is performed. In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 can recognize whether the display result is a big hit or a small hit based on the value set in the symbol designation command, the type of the big hit, and the variation category. Based on the command, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type becomes a predetermined determination value, the variation pattern type can be recognized.

  FIGS. 8-8 is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the symbol designation | designated command. As shown in FIG. 8-8, in this embodiment, the EXT data is set and the symbol designating command is transmitted according to whether or not the big hit or the small hit is made and the type of the big hit.

  For example, when it is determined that “out of the game” is given in the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 103 transmits a symbol designating command (design 1 designating command) in which “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data. For example, when it is determined that the “normal big hit” is reached, the CPU 103 transmits a symbol designation command (design 2 designation command) in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Further, for example, when it is determined that “probability big hit” is reached, the CPU 103 transmits a symbol designation command (design 3 designation command) in which “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data. For example, when it is determined that “suddenly probable big hit”, the CPU 103 transmits a symbol designating command (design 4 designating command) in which “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data. For example, when it is determined that the “small hit” is reached, the CPU 103 transmits a symbol designation command (design 5 designation command) in which “04 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Note that the EXT data set in the symbol designation command and the EXT data set in the display result designation command may be shared. With such a configuration, it is possible to share data to be read when setting a symbol designating command and when setting a display result specifying command.

  8-9 and FIG. 8-10 are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of the contents of the variable category command. As shown in FIG. 8-9 and FIG. 8-10, in this embodiment, which game state is displayed, which display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is the display result, the variation pattern at the start winning prize A value is set in the EXT data and a variable category command is transmitted according to whether the value of the type determination random number falls within any determination value range.

  For example, when it is determined that the gaming state is in the normal state and out of place at the time of starting winning, in step 06IWS232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 103 first determines whether the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 79. Determine whether or not. When the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is 1 to 79, the CPU 103 transmits a variation category 1 command in which “00 (H)” is set in the EXT data. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the non-reach CA2-1 variation pattern type is commonly assigned to the range of determination values 1 to 79 regardless of the total number of pending storage. Therefore, the production control CPU 120 can recognize that at least the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-1 based on the reception of the variation category 1 command. Next, when the variation pattern type determination random number is 80 to 89, the CPU 103 transmits a variation category 2 command in which “01 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the variation pattern type determination random number value is 90 to 99, the CPU 103 transmits a variation category 3 command in which “02 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 100 to 169, the CPU 103 transmits a variation category 4 command in which “03 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 170 to 199, the CPU 103 transmits a variation category 5 command in which “04 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the variation pattern type determination random number value is 200 to 214, the CPU 103 transmits a variation category 6 command in which “05 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is between 215 and 229, the CPU 103 transmits a variation category 7 command in which “06 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 230 to 251, the CPU 103 transmits a variation category 8 command in which “07 (H)” is set in the EXT data. In this embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 is commonly assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251 regardless of the total number of pending storage. Therefore, the production control CPU 120 can recognize that at least the variation pattern type is super CA2-7 based on the reception of the variation category 8 command.

  Note that the threshold values 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 used for determining which of the above-described variation categories belong are specifically shown in FIGS. 8-3 (A) and (B). These values are derived by picking up values that can be boundaries of the range of determination values assigned to each variation pattern type in the variation pattern type determination table for deviation shown in FIG. The same applies to the subsequent fluctuation categories 9 to 10 and 21 to 29, and each fluctuation in the fluctuation pattern type determination table shown in FIGS. 8-2 (A) to (D) and FIG. 8-3 (C). A threshold value used for category determination is derived by picking up a value that can be a boundary of a range of determination values assigned to the pattern type.

  Also, for example, when it is determined that the gaming state is in a probabilistic state or in a short time state and out of place at the time of winning the start, in step 06IWS232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 103 first sets the random number for determining the variation pattern type to 1. It is determined whether or not 219. When the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 219 (that is, when the variation pattern type is non-reach CA2-3), the CPU 103 performs the variation in which “08 (H)” is set in the EXT data. Send category 9 command. Next, the CPU 103 sets “09 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 220 to 251 (that is, the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7). Send a variable category 10 command.

  Note that the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 may be assigned to the range of the determination values 230 to 251 even when the gaming state is the probability variation state or the short time state. By doing so, a common determination value can be assigned to the variation pattern type of the super CA 2-7 regardless of the gaming state. Therefore, when executing the process of step 06IWS232 of the winning effect process, which will be described later, if it is out of place, a common determination process may be performed regardless of the gaming state, and the program capacity can be further reduced. In this case, the game state determination process in step 06IWS226 can be made unnecessary.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that the “usual big hit” is made at the time of starting winning, in step 06IWS232 of the effect processing at the time of winning to be described later, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 74. Determine whether. When the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 74 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-1), the CPU 103 sets the variation category in which “10 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 21 commands are transmitted. Next, the CPU 103 sets “11 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination is 75 to 149 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-2). A variation category 22 command is transmitted. Next, the CPU 103 sets “12 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 150 to 251 (that is, the variation pattern type of the super CA3-3). A variable category 23 command is transmitted.

  Also, for example, if it is determined that a “probable big hit” is made at the time of starting winning, in step 06IWS232 of the winning effect processing described later, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 38. Determine whether. When the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 38 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-1), the CPU 103 sets the variation category in which “13 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 24 commands are transmitted. Next, the CPU 103 sets “14 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 39 to 79 (that is, when the variation pattern type is normal CA3-2). Send a variation category 25 command. Next, the CPU 103 sets “15 (H)” in the EXT data when the value of the random number for variation pattern type determination is 80 to 251 (that is, the variation pattern type of the super CA3-3). A variation category 26 command is transmitted.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that a sudden probability variation is a big win at the start winning, in step 06IWS232 of the effect processing at the time of winning to be described later, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 100. Determine. When the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 1 to 100 (that is, when the variation pattern type is special CA4-1), the CPU 103 sets the variation category in which “16 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 27 commands are transmitted. Next, when the random number for determining the variation pattern type is 101 to 251 (that is, when the variation pattern type is special CA4-2), the CPU 103 sets the variation category in which “17 (H)” is set in the EXT data. 28 commands are transmitted.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that a small hit is made at the start winning, the CPU 103 transmits a variation category 29 command in which “18 (H)” is set in the EXT data.

  Note that the total number of pending storage is not always the same when the winning determination is made at the time of starting winning and when the variable display is actually started, so the fluctuation indicated by the winning determination result designation command There may be a case where the pattern type does not coincide with the variation pattern type actually used in the variation display. However, in this embodiment, since at least the variation pattern types of the super CA 2-7 and the super CA 3-3 are assigned a common determination value regardless of the total number of pending storage (FIG. 8-2, 8-3), there is no inconsistency between the winning determination result and the variation pattern type of the variation display that is actually executed. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the change pattern type is Super CA 2-7 or Super CA 3-3, a pre-reading notice effect described later may be executed on the change display determined at the time of winning. Only when it is determined that the variation pattern type is super CA 2-7 and super CA 3-3, the variation category commands shown in FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10 (specifically, variation category 8 command, variation category 23 commands and only the variation category 26 command) may be transmitted, and the variation category command may not be transmitted in the case of a winning determination result of other variation pattern types. Further, if it is determined that a prize other than Super CA2-7 and Super CA3-3 is determined, a variation category command indicating that the variation pattern type cannot be specified may be transmitted.

  In this embodiment, since a common determination value is assigned to the variation pattern type of non-reach CA 2-1 regardless of the total number of pending storage (see FIG. 8-3), the pre-reading notice effect ( It may be configured to execute a so-called gasse pre-reading notice effect).

  The “prefetching notice effect” is a notice effect that is executed before the start of the variable display that is the target of the notice effect. In this embodiment, as will be described later, a case will be described in which a prefetch notice effect that changes the display mode of the hold display is executed.

  In this embodiment, a winning determination process is executed each time a start winning is generated, a symbol designation command shown in FIG. 8-8 is transmitted, and fluctuations shown in FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10 are transmitted. A category command is sent. Then, based on the received symbol designating command and variation category command, the effect control CPU 120 notifies whether or not it will be a big hit or reach in advance before the variation display of the notification target is started. Perform a prefetch notice.

  When the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11, it is shown in FIGS. 8-6 and 8-7. The display state of the image display device 5 is changed according to the content that has been made, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the sound control board 13.

  For example, the game control microcomputer 100 designates a decorative pattern variation pattern each time a winning prize is received and variable display of the special symbol is started on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the effect control CPU 120.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1”, and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always set to “0”. Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  In addition, as a transmission method of the production control command, production control command data is output from the main board 11 to the production control board 12 via the relay board 15 by 1 byte by 8 parallel signal lines of the production control signals CD0 to CD7. In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-shaped (rectangular wave-shaped) capture signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing capture of the effect control command data is used. The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a 1-byte data capturing process through an interrupt process.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 8-6 and 8-7, the variable pattern command and the display result designation command are variably displayed (variable) in the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A. Can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, and the effect is accompanied by the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It is possible to prevent an increase in the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 to the effect control CPU 120 when controlling the effect components such as the image display device 5 that performs the operation.

  FIG. 8-11 is a flowchart of the start winning determination process in step S101. In the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 22A is in an ON state (step 06IWS1211). If the first start port switch 22A is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to step 06IWS1222. If the first start port switch 22A is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (step 06IWS1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step 06IWS1222.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 103 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step 06IWS1213) and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step 06IWS1214). In addition, the CPU 103 sets an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening. , Data indicating “first” is set (step 06IWS1215).

  In this embodiment, when the first start port switch 22A is turned on (that is, when the game ball starts and wins at the first start winning port), data indicating “first” is set, and the first 2 When the start port switch 22B is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the second start winning port), data indicating “second” is set. For example, the CPU 103 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first start port switch 22A is turned on in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area), 2 When the start port switch 22B is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating “second”. In this case, when there is no corresponding reserved storage, 00 (H) is set in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area).

  In the reserved specific area, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured. In the reserved specific area, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured, and in order of winning based on winning in the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. Data indicating “first” or “second” is set. Accordingly, in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening is stored. Note that the reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 102.

  Next, the CPU 103 extracts values from the random number circuit 104 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (step 06IWS1216). In the process of step 06IWS1216, hardware Random random R (big hit determination random number), software random number big hit type determination random number (random 1), variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the start winning determination process (at the time of starting winning) and stored in the storage area in advance, but is extracted at the start of variation of the first special symbol. Also good. For example, the game control microcomputer 100 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  In the first reserved memory buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved memory number is secured. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. In this embodiment, the first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, a big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, a variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 102.

  Next, the CPU 103 executes a winning presentation process in which a variation display result and a variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected starting winning is subsequently executed are determined in advance at the starting winning (step 06IWS1217). Then, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control CPU 120 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (step 06IWS1218) and control to transmit the variation category command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 106IWS1218). Step 06 IWS1219).

  Next, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 06IWS1220) and sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data to produce the total pending storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the control CPU 120 is performed (step 06IWS1221).

  Next, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not the second start port switch 22B is in an ON state (step 06IWS1222). If the second start port switch 22B is not in the ON state, the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port switch 22B is in the ON state, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is checked (step 06IWS1223). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 103 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (step 06IWS1224), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step 06IWS1225). In addition, the CPU 103 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved memory number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (step 06 IWS 1226).

  Next, the CPU 103 extracts values from the random number circuit 104 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (step 06IWS1227). In the process of step 06IWS1227, random R (big hit determination random number) that is a hardware random number, big hit type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2), and a variation pattern A random number for determination (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. Note that the random number for random pattern determination (random 3) is not extracted in the start winning determination process (at the start winning prize) and stored in advance in the storage area, but is extracted at the start of the variation of the second special symbol. Also good. For example, the game control microcomputer 100 may directly extract a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in a variation pattern setting process described later.

  Next, the CPU 103 executes winning effect processing (step 06IWS1228). Then, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control CPU 120 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (step 06IWS1229) and control to transmit the variation category command to the effect control CPU 120 (step 106IWS1229). Step 06 IWS1230).

  Next, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the production control CPU 120 (step 06IWS1231) and sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data to produce the total pending storage number designation command. Control to be transmitted to the control CPU 120 is performed (step 06IWS1232).

  FIG. 8-12 is a flowchart showing the effect processing at the time of winning in steps 06IWS1217 and 06IWS1228. In the winning effect processing, the CPU 103 first compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted at step 06IWS1216,06IWS1227 with the normal jackpot determination value shown in the left column of FIG. 9A. It is confirmed whether or not they match (step 06IWS220). In this embodiment, at the timing of starting the variation of the special symbol and the decorative symbol, whether or not to make a big hit or a small hit in the special symbol normal processing to be described later, determining the big hit type or changing the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting processing Separately, at the timing when the game ball starts to win at the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, before the variable display based on the start winning starts, By executing the effect processing, it is confirmed in advance whether or not the big hit or the small hit is made, and in which judgment value range the value of the big hit type or the random number for determining the variation pattern type. By doing so, the variation display result and the variation pattern type are predicted in advance before the decorative symbol variation display is executed, and based on the determination result at the time of winning, as will be described later, by the effect control CPU 120. A pre-reading notice effect is executed.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not coincide with the normal big hit determination value (N in Step 06IWS220), the CPU 103 sets a probability change flag indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state (probability change state). (Step 06IWS221). If the probability change flag is set, the CPU 103 compares the jackpot determination random number (random R) extracted at step 06IWS1216 and 06IWS1227 with the jackpot determination value at the time of probability change, and confirms whether or not they match ( Step 06 IWS 222). It should be noted that there is a possibility that a plurality of variation displays may be executed after confirming whether or not the state is surely changed in step 06IWS221 at the time of starting winning, until the actual displaying of variation based on the starting winning is actually started. There is. For this reason, the game state has changed (for example, the start of change) from when it is confirmed in step 06IWS 221 whether or not it is in a probable variation state at the time of starting winning, until when the variable display based on the starting winning is actually started. If there is a probability variation big hit or sudden probability variation big hit before, the normal state has changed to the probability variation state.) Therefore, the gaming state determined at step 06IWS221 at the time of starting winning is not necessarily the same as the gaming state determined at the start of variation. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and the determination at the start winning prize is made based on the game state after the change. Also good.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the big hit determination value at the time of probability change (N in step 06IWS222), the CPU 103 determines the big hit determination random number (random R) and the small hit determination value extracted in step 06IWS1216, 06IWS1227. And confirm whether they match (step 06IWS223). In this case, the CPU 103 is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening (when the winning effect processing at step 06IWS1217 is executed). It is determined whether or not it matches the existing small hit determination value. Further, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening (when the winning effect processing at step 06IWS1228 is executed), the small hit determination set in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) is performed. It is determined whether or not it matches the value.

  If the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match the small hit determination value (N in Step 06IWS223), the CPU 103 sets EXT data “00 (H)” indicating “out of” in the symbol designation command. (Step 06IWS224).

  Next, the CPU 103 performs processing for determining the current gaming state (step 06IWS225). In this embodiment, in step 06IWS225, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming state is a probability change state and whether or not it is a time reduction state (specifically, whether or not a probability change flag and a time reduction flag are set). Determine. It should be noted that there is a plurality of periods between the time when the start winning is confirmed in step 06IWS225 and whether or not the time is short and the actual display based on the start winning is started. Variable display may be performed. Therefore, at the time of starting winning, the game state changes after confirming whether it is in the probable change state or the short-time state in step 06IWS225 until the actual display of fluctuation based on the starting winning is started. (For example, when a probable big hit or a sudden probable big hit occurs before the start of fluctuation, the normal state may change to a probable state). Therefore, the gaming state determined at step 06IWS225 at the time of starting winning is not necessarily the same as the gaming state determined at the start of variation. In order to prevent such a discrepancy, a game with a change in the game state in the currently stored hold memory is specified, and the determination at the start winning prize is made based on the game state after the change. Also good.

  Then, the CPU 103 sets each threshold value for detachment according to the determination result of step 06IWS225 (step 06IWS226). In this embodiment, a threshold determination program for performing threshold determination in advance is incorporated, and by determining whether or not the threshold value is larger than the threshold value, the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type falls within any determination value range. Is determined, and the value of the EXT data to be set in the variation category command shown in FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10 is determined.

  For example, the CPU 103 sets the threshold value 219 when it is determined that the gaming state is the probability change state or the time saving state. In this case, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or smaller than the threshold value 219 in step 06IWS232 described later, and if it is equal to or smaller than the threshold value 219 (that is, 1 to 219). Is determined to set “08 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-9). If the threshold value is not less than 219 (that is, 220 to 251), it is determined that “09 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-9).

  For example, if the CPU 103 determines that the gaming state is the normal state, the CPU 103 sets the threshold values 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 regardless of the total number of pending storages. In this case, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or less than the threshold value 79 in step 06IWS232 described later, and if it is equal to or less than the threshold value 79 (that is, 1 to 79). Is determined to set “00 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-9). If the threshold value is 89 or less (that is, 80 to 89), it is determined that “01 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-9). If the threshold value is 99 or less (that is, 90 to 99), it is determined that “02 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-9). If the threshold value is 169 or less (that is, 100 to 169), it is determined that “03 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-9). If the threshold value is 199 or less (that is, 170 to 199), it is determined that “04 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-9). If the threshold is 214 or less (that is, 200 to 214), it is determined that “05 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-9). If the threshold value is 229 or less (that is, 215 to 229), it is determined that “06 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-9). If the threshold value is not less than 229 (that is, 230 to 251), it is determined that “07 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-9).

  In the threshold determination example described above, 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 are determined in order from the smallest threshold value. It will never fall within the range below the previous order threshold. That is, after determining whether or not the threshold value is 79 or less, when determining whether or not the threshold value is 89 or less, it does not fall within the range of 1 to 79 that is equal to or less than the threshold value in the previous order. It is determined whether it is in the range. In this embodiment, the case where the threshold values are determined to be 79, 89, 99, 169, 199, 214, and 229 in order from the smallest value is shown. Conversely, 229, 214, You may determine with 199, 169, 99, 89, and 79. The same applies to the determination using other threshold values shown below.

  Note that the threshold value in the normal state may always be set without determining the gaming state in step 06IWS225. Even in such a configuration, the range of determination values is shared by at least the variation pattern type that is “non-reach” and the variation pattern type that is “super-reach”. It can be determined whether or not it is “out of” or “out of super reach”.

  When the big hit determination random number (random R) coincides with the small hit determination value (Y of step 06IWS223), the CPU 103 uses the EXT data “04 (H)” indicating “small hit” as a symbol designating command. Is set (step 06IWS227).

  Next, the CPU 103 sets a threshold value for small hits (step 06IWS228). In this embodiment, the CPU 103 sets the threshold value 251 and determines in step 06IWS 232 described later that the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is equal to or less than the threshold value 251 (1 to 251). It is determined that “18 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variation category command (see FIG. 8-10). In the case of a small hit, it may be determined that the EXT data “18 (H)” is set as it is without performing the threshold determination.

  When the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches the jackpot determination value in step 06IWS220 or step06IWS222, the CPU 103 determines the type of jackpot based on the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) extracted in step 06IWS1216, 06IWS1227. Is determined (step 06IWS229). In this case, the CPU 103 uses the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131a when there is a start winning at the first start winning opening (when the winning effect processing at step 06IWS1217 is executed). It is determined whether the big hit type is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable big hit”. Also, when there is a start winning at the second start winning opening (when the winning effect processing at step 06IWS1228 is executed), the big hit type is set to “hit type determination table (for second special symbol) 131b”. It is determined whether the value is “normal big hit”, “probable big hit” or “suddenly probable big hit”.

  Next, the CPU 103 performs processing for setting the EXT data corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type in the symbol designating command (step 06IWS230). In this case, when it is determined that the “normal big hit” is reached, the CPU 103 performs a process of setting the EXT data “01 (H)” indicating that the “normal big hit” is set in the symbol designation command. If it is determined that “probable big hit” is determined, the CPU 103 performs processing for setting EXT data “02 (H)” indicating “probable big hit” in the symbol designation command. If it is determined that “suddenly promising big hit” is determined, the CPU 103 performs processing for setting EXT data “03 (H)” indicating “suddenly probable big hit” in the symbol designating command.

  Then, the CPU 103 sets each threshold value for jackpot according to the jackpot type determined at step 06IWS229 (step 06IWS231).

  For example, the CPU 103 sets the thresholds 74 and 149 when it is determined as “ordinary big hit”. In this case, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or smaller than the threshold 74 in step 06IWS232 described later, and if it is equal to or smaller than the threshold 74 (that is, 1 to 74). Is determined to set “10 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-10). If the threshold value is 149 or less (that is, 75 to 149), it is determined that “11 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-10). If it is not less than or equal to the threshold value 149 (that is, 150 to 251), it is determined that “12 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-10).

  Further, for example, when the CPU 103 determines “probability big hit”, the thresholds 38 and 79 are set. In this case, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the variation pattern type determination random number is equal to or smaller than the threshold value 38 in step 06IWS232 described later, and if it is equal to or smaller than the threshold value 38 (that is, 1 to 38). Is determined to set “13 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-10). When the threshold value is 79 or less (that is, 39 to 79), it is determined that “14 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-10). If the threshold value is not 79 or less (ie, 80 to 251), it is determined that “15 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-10).

  Further, for example, if the CPU 103 determines that “suddenly probable big hit”, it sets the threshold 100. In this case, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is less than or equal to the threshold value 100 in step 06IWS232 described later, and if it is less than or equal to the threshold value 100 (that is, 1 to 100). Is determined to set “16 (H)” as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-10). If the threshold is not less than 100 (that is, 101 to 251), it is determined that “17 (H)” is set as the EXT data of the variable category command (see FIG. 8-10).

  Next, the CPU 103 uses the threshold value set at Step 06IWS226, 06IWS228, 06IWS231 and the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted at Step06IWS1216, 06IWS1227, It is determined whether it is within the range of the determination value (step 06IWS232).

  In step 06IWS226, 06IWS228, 06IWS231, instead of setting a predetermined threshold value, a variation pattern type determination table (see FIGS. 8-2 and 8-3) is set. In step 06IWS232, the setting is made. The variation pattern type determination table may be used to determine the range of the variation pattern type determination random number and which variation pattern type.

  Then, the CPU 103 performs processing for setting the EXT data according to the determination result to the variable category command (step 06IWS233). Specifically, the CPU 103 determines “00 (H)” to “09 (H) as shown in FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10 according to which variation pattern type is determined in Step 06IWS232. ”,“ 10 (H) ”to“ 18 (H) ”is set to the EXT data of the variable category command.

  In this embodiment, although the case where it is determined that the big win or the small win is determined in the determination at the time of winning, the range in which the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type is uniformly determined is shown. When it is determined that the game is a big hit or a small hit, the range of the random number for determining the variation pattern type may not be determined. Then, when a big win or a small win is received, a symbol designating command indicating that the determination at the time of winning is made may be transmitted, and a variation category command comprehensively indicating that the variation pattern type of a big hit or a small hit may be transmitted. . And, for example, although the production control CPU 120 does not specifically indicate which variation pattern type, the variation category command is shown to be one of the big hit variation pattern types. Based on the fact that the pre-read notice effect described later may be executed.

  8-13 to 8-15 are flowcharts showing a specific example of the command analysis processing (step S75). The effect control command received from the main board 11 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 checks the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step 06IWS611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 120 reads out the reception command from the command reception buffer (step 06IWS612). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (step 06IWS613). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (step 06IWS 614), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step 06IWS615). Then, a variation pattern command reception flag is set (step 06IWS616).

  If the received effect control command is a display result designation command (step 06IWS617), the effect control CPU 120 forms the received display result designation command (display result 1 designation command to display result 6 designation command) in the RAM. Is stored in the display result designation command storage area (step 06IWS618).

  If the received effect control command is a symbol confirmation designation command (step 06IWS619), the effect control CPU 120 sets a confirmation command reception flag (step 06IWS620).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (commands A001 to A002 (H)) (step 06IWS621), the effect control CPU 120 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag (step 06IWS622). In this case, for example, if the jackpot start 1 designation command is received, the jackpot start 1 designation command reception flag is set. If the jackpot start 2 designation command is received, the jackpot start 2 designation command reception flag is set. set.

  If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command (command A003 (H)) (step 06IWS623), the production control CPU 120 sets a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag. (Step 06IWS624).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (commands A301 to A302 (H)) (step 06IWS625), the effect control CPU 120 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step 06IWS626). In this case, for example, when a jackpot end 1 designation command is received, the jackpot end 1 designation command reception flag is set. When a jackpot end 2 designation command is received, the jackpot end 2 designation command reception flag is set. set.

  If the received effect control command is a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command (command A303 (H)) (step 06IWS 627), the production control CPU 120 sets a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit end designation command reception flag. (Step 06IWS628).

  If the received effect control command is a normal state background designation command (step 06IWS631), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 5 to a background screen corresponding to the normal state, and also the effect display device. 5 is changed to a normal design (for example, a design shown in FIG. 8-16 (A)) corresponding to the normal state (step 06IWS632). If it is set, the special mode flag is reset (step 06IWS633). The special mode flag is a flag indicating that the special mode, which will be described later, is controlled. The special mode flag is configured to end the special mode when the normal state is controlled by performing the process of step 06IWS633.

  If the received effect control command is a time-short state background designation command (step 06IWS634), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 5 to a background screen corresponding to the time-short state, and also displays the effect display device. 5 is changed to a time-decorative design (for example, a design shown in FIG. 8-16 (B)) corresponding to the time-saving state (step 06IWS635).

  If the received effect control command is a probability change state background designation command (step 06IWS636), the effect control CPU 101 changes the background screen displayed on the effect display device 5 to a background screen corresponding to the probability change state, and also the effect display device. 5 is changed to a decorative pattern for probability change (for example, the decorative pattern shown in FIG. 8-16 (C)) according to the probability change state (step 06IWS637).

  FIGS. 8-16 is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the decoration symbol which changes for every gaming state. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-16, the decorative symbols (patterns, patterns) displayed for each gaming state are different. For example, in the normal state, as shown in FIG. 8-16 (A), a normal decorative design in which black numbers are written on a white background is displayed, and in the short time state, as shown in FIG. 8-16 (B). In addition, a short-time ornamental design in which black numbers are written on the horizontal stripe pattern is displayed. In the probability variation state, as shown in FIG. 8-16 (C), black numbers are displayed in a golden frame (shaded area). The pattern for probability variation with the mark is displayed.

  In addition, a character is attached to the “7” symbol in the decorative pattern for probability variation, and the character is displayed in a normal display (displayed in a manner in which the facial expression of the character can be easily recognized) and a silhouette display (filled in black). The character's facial expression may be difficult to view). The character is mainly displayed in silhouette, and may change to normal display in a silhouette notice effect described later. In the silhouette notice effect, the character can be changed from the silhouette display to the normal display only when it is a big hit.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the probability variation state, the “7” symbol with the character attached is always displayed. However, the “7” symbol without the character is displayed, and a predetermined condition (for example, predetermined The display mode may be switched to the “7” symbol to which the character is attached only when the presentation mode is controlled or a predetermined presentation such as a silhouette notice presentation is performed.

  It should be noted that characters may also be displayed in symbols other than “7”. In that case, the character type of the symbol “7” and the character type other than “7” may be the same or different. Moreover, it is good also as the content of the advantageous degree and the effect to develop based on which character of a symbol materializes. For example, when the character of the “7” symbol is materialized, the player is more advantageous for the player than when the character of the “2” symbol is materialized (a big hit game state, a big hit with many winning balls expected, It is good also as high reliability with respect to being controlled to a high probability state and a high base state), and good also as high reliability with respect to developing to a specific production.

  Moreover, it is good also as an advantage and the content of the production to produce differ based on the kind of character to materialize. For example, when the character A is instantiated, the player is more advantageous than the case where the character B is instantiated (a big hit gaming state, a big hit with a lot of winning balls, a high probability state, a high base state). It is good also as having high reliability with respect to being controlled, and good also as high reliability with respect to developing to a specific production.

  In addition, if characters are displayed in symbols other than “7”, the characters in all symbols are displayed in silhouette at normal times, and the characters in any symbol are materialized. Characters in all symbols may be materialized, or only some characters may be materialized.

  In addition, the decorative pattern that can be displayed in the form with the character attached is not limited to the decorative pattern for probability change, and the decorative pattern with the character attached as a normal decorative pattern or a short-time decorative pattern can be displayed. It is good as well. Even in this case, the character has a mode in which the character is displayed in a silhouette and a mode in which the character is normally displayed. For example, an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state, a big hit with many prize balls expected, a high probability) State, high base state), or development to a specific performance) may be changed. Further, as an equivalent to the character in the decorative pattern for probability variation, an image other than the character may be displayed in the normal decorative pattern or the short-time decorative pattern. For example, it is possible to display a normal decorative pattern with a predetermined mark and a decorative pattern for a short time, and the normal mark is displayed as a silhouette at normal times, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the mark is displayed. It may be materialized.

  Moreover, when a character can be displayed in a plurality of gaming states, a common character may be displayed in a different manner for each gaming state. For example, a specific character may be displayed as an animation in a normal state, and the specific character may be displayed in a live-action state in a short-time state or a certain change state.

  If the received effect control command is one of the symbol designation commands (step 06IWS651), the effect control CPU 120 temporarily stores the received symbol designation command in the start winning command storage area formed in the RAM ( Step 06 IWS652).

  FIGS. 8-17 is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the command storage area at the time of a start winning prize. As shown in FIG. 8-17, an area (storage areas 1 to 8) corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total pending storage number is secured in the start winning command storage area. In this embodiment, as shown by steps 06IWS1218-06IWS1221,06IWS1229-06IWS1232 of the start winning determination process of FIG. 8-11, when there is a start winning to the winning ball device 6A or the variable winning ball device 6B, A set of four commands: symbol design command, variable category command, start prize designation command (first start prize designation command or second start prize designation command), and total pending storage number designation command within one timer interrupt Is done. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8-17, each of the storage areas 1 to 8 in the start winning command storage area is associated with a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a start prize designation command, and a combined pending storage number designation command. A storage area is secured for storage.

  In this embodiment, in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 stores commands in the first storage area that is vacant in the start winning command storage area in the order received. In this embodiment, the command transmission is performed in the order of the symbol designation command, the variation category command, the start winning designation command, and the total pending storage number designation command within one timer interruption. As shown in FIG. 8-17, each of the storage areas 1 to 8 is stored in the order of a symbol designation command, a variation category command, a start winning designation command, and a combined pending storage number designation command (FIG. 8). (-17 shows an example in which commands are stored in the storage areas 1 to 5).

  In the example shown in FIG. 8-17, the total pending storage number designation for designating the total pending memory number 7 in the storage area in which up to seven pending memories have been generated in the previous fluctuation display and the latest command is stored. The command (C207 (H)) is stored, and then the storage state of the command storage area at the start winning prize is shown in the situation where one hold memory is consumed and the variable display based on the second hold memory is started. ing.

  In addition, each command stored in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 8-17 is a step which will be described later every time the decorative symbol variation display is started (every time the sum pending storage number subtraction designation command is received). In 06IWS663, the contents stored in the first storage area 1 are deleted, and the contents of the start winning command storage area are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 8-17, when a new decorative symbol variation display is started, the contents (each command and a change pattern and a change timing pattern described later) stored in the storage area 1 are deleted. The contents stored in the storage area 2 are shifted to the storage area 1, the contents stored in the storage area 3 are shifted to the storage area 2, and the contents stored in the storage area 4 are transferred to the storage area 3. The contents that are shifted and stored in the storage area 5 are shifted to the storage area 4. It should be noted that the timing at which the contents are deleted may be during the variable display start setting process, which will be described later, at the timing at which the decorative symbol variation display starts.

  In this embodiment, when a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a startup prize designation command, and a combined pending storage number designation command received when a starting prize is generated are comprehensively expressed, Say. Further, among the commands at the time of starting winning, a starting winning designation command and a combined pending storage number designation command which are commands for designating information capable of recognizing that the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number has increased, When expressed in a comprehensive manner, it is also called reserved storage information. In addition, the symbol designation which is a command indicating whether or not the big hit or the small hit is determined in the winning presentation process at the time of starting winning (see FIG. 8-12), the determination result of the big hit type, and the determination result of the variation pattern type When comprehensively expressing the command and the variable category command, it is also referred to as a winning determination result designation command or determination result information.

  If the received effect control command is any variation category command (step 06IWS653), the effect control CPU 120 temporarily stores the received variation category command in the variation category command storage area formed in the RAM (step 06IWS654A). Then, a variable category reception flag indicating that the variable category command has been received is set (step 06IWS654B).

  If the received effect control command is the first start winning designation command (step 06IWS655), the effect control CPU 120 updates the display of the total pending storage number (step 06IWS656A), and the received first start winning designation command is stored in the RAM. Are stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command and variable category command are stored (step 06IWS656B).

  If the received effect control command is the second start winning designation command (step 06IWS657), the effect control CPU 120 updates the display of the total pending storage number (step 06IWS658A), and the received second start winning designation command is stored in the RAM. Are stored in the storage area in which the latest symbol designation command and variable category command are stored (step 06IWS658B).

  If the received presentation control command is a combined pending storage number designation command (step 06IWS659), the presentation control CPU 120 uses the received aggregate pending storage number designation command in each start winning command storage area formed in the RAM. Among the storage areas, the latest symbol designation command, variation category command, and start prize designation command (first start prize designation command, second start prize designation command) are stored in the storage area (step 06IWS660).

  If the received effect control command is a total pending storage number subtraction designation command (step 06IWS661), the effect control CPU 120 deletes one on-hold display in the total on-hold storage display unit and shifts the remaining on-hold display one by one. Then, based on the change pattern and the change timing pattern stored in the start winning command storage area, the total pending storage number display in the total pending storage display unit is updated (step 06IWS662). Then, the data in the storage area 1 is deleted, and the data in the remaining storage areas are shifted and stored one by one (step 06IWS663).

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 120 sets a flag according to the received effect control command (step 06IWS684). For example, if the effect control command received is a customer waiting demonstration designation command, a customer waiting demonstration designation command reception flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration designation command has been received is set. Then, the process proceeds to step 06IWS611.

  FIG. 8-18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prefetch notice setting process. In the prefetch notice setting process shown in FIG. 8-18, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a new start winning command is received (step 06IWS3801A). Exit.

  If a new start winning command is received, it is determined whether or not a big hit hold memory is stored (step 06IWS3801B). If a big hit hold memory is stored, the prefetch notice setting process is terminated. Specifically, when a symbol designation command or a variable category command indicating a big hit is stored in the start winning command storage area shown in FIG. 8-17, the big hit pending storage is stored. Determined.

  As described above, if the silhouette notice effect is not executed on the newly generated hold memory in the state where the big hit hold memory is stored, the big hit is made before the target of the silhouette notice effect is changed. It is possible to prevent a decrease in interest due to. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be possible in which a silhouette notice effect can be executed for a newly held memory in a state where the big hit reserved memory is stored.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a pre-reading flag indicating that a pre-reading notice effect (silhouette notice effect) is being executed is set (step 06IWS3802A). The reading preview setting process ends. Thus, a plurality of pre-reading notice effects (silhouette notice effects) are not executed in parallel.

  When the pre-reading flag is not set, that is, when the pre-reading notice effect is not being executed, it is determined whether or not the special mode flag indicating that the special mode is controlled is set (step 06IWS3802B). In the present embodiment, a normal mode that does not execute the silhouette notice effect and a special mode that can execute the silhouette notice effect are provided as the effect modes in the probability variation state.

  The silhouette notice effect is an effect in which the character is displayed in a silhouette in a display area different from the display area of the decorative pattern in the image display device 5 (that is, an effect in which the character is displayed in silhouette in addition to the “7” symbol in the decorative pattern for probability variation). It is. Hereinafter, the character drawn in the “7” symbol of the probability variation decorative symbol is referred to as “character in symbol”, and the character displayed in a display region different from the decorative symbol display region in the image display device 5 is referred to as “character outside symbol”. Sometimes.

  The non-designated character is displayed normally (displayed in a manner that allows easy recognition of the character's facial expression) and when displayed in silhouette (displayed in a manner that is difficult to visually recognize the character's facial expression). There is. The non-designated character is displayed in the silhouette notice effect, is displayed in silhouette at the start of display, and may change to normal display. In the silhouette notice effect, the non-designated character can be changed from the silhouette display to the normal display only in the case of a big hit.

  Hereinafter, changing the characters displayed in silhouette (including the characters inside the symbol and the characters outside the symbol) to the normal display may be referred to as “substantiating”. In addition, an effect that materializes an out-of-symbol character may be referred to as a “first materialization effect”, and an effect that materializes an in-symbol character may be referred to as a “second materialization effect”.

  In addition, when a non-designated character is displayed as a silhouette in the silhouette notice effect, the number of remaining changes until the notice subject change may be displayed in a countdown manner. In the present embodiment, the countdown display can be performed only in the case of a big hit.

  Further, in the present embodiment, which production mode is controlled is determined based on the player's operation. Specifically, when a probable big hit is made in the normal state, a mode selection effect is made to cause the player to select a production mode in round 1 in the big hit game state of the probable big hit, and then the control is changed to the normal state. (In other words, it is controlled to the selected effect mode for a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) until the time-short state is completed after being controlled to a probable change state and usually being hit).

  In the present embodiment, only the silhouette notice effect can be executed in the normal mode and the special mode. However, other elements may be different. For example, the background image may be different, the types of effects to be generated may be different, and the scrolling direction of the decorative pattern that varies is different (up and down direction in one effect mode, left and right direction in other effect modes) ) It's good.

  In Step 06IWS3802B, when the special mode flag is set (when the special mode is controlled), the silhouette notice execution lottery is performed to determine whether or not the silhouette notice effect is executed and the effect mode when the silhouette notice effect is executed. (Step 06IWS3802B). In step 06IWS3802B, specifically, a lottery process based on a random number is performed using the silhouette notice execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-19, and the presence / absence of execution of the silhouette notice effect and the effect mode in the case of execution are determined.

  FIG. 8-19 is an explanatory diagram of a silhouette notice execution lottery table. In the silhouette notice execution lottery table shown in FIG. 8-19, a determination value for the presence / absence of the silhouette notice effect and the effect mode when it is executed is assigned for each determination result (probability big hit, super-reach miss, etc.). Yes.

  As an effect aspect of the silhouette notice effect, a first aspect to a fourth aspect are provided. The first mode is an effect mode in which a non-symbol character is displayed in a silhouette without a countdown display, and the non-symbol character is instantiated and then the intra-symbol character is instantiated (characters are instantiated in normal order). is there. The second mode is an effect mode in which a non-symbol character is displayed in a silhouette without a countdown display, and the non-symbol character is materialized after the intra-symbol character is materialized (characters are materialized in reverse order). is there. The third mode is an effect mode (so-called gas effect) in which a non-designated character is displayed in silhouette without a countdown display, and neither character is materialized. The fourth mode is an effect mode in which a non-symbol character is displayed in silhouette with a countdown display, and the non-symbol character is materialized and then the intra-symbol character is materialized (characters are instantiated in a normal order). .

  For example, when the winning determination result is a probable big hit (when the received symbol designation command is a symbol 3 designation command), it is 5% that the silhouette announcement effect is performed in the first mode at a rate of 25%. In the second aspect, the silhouette notice effect in the second aspect is 10%, the silhouette notice effect in the third aspect is 10%, the silhouette notice effect in the fourth aspect is 10%, It is decided not to perform the silhouette notice effect at a rate of 50%.

  Also, for example, when the winning determination result is out of super reach (when the received symbol designation command is a symbol 1 designation command and the received variation category command is a variation category 8 designation command or a variation category 10 designation command). It is determined that the silhouette notice effect is performed in the third mode at a rate of 30% and the silhouette notice effect is not performed at a rate of 70%.

  Further, for example, when the winning determination result is other, it is determined not to perform the silhouette notice effect at a rate of 100%.

  As described above, since the silhouette notice effect of the aspect in which the character is materialized (first aspect, second aspect, and fourth aspect) can be executed only in the case of the probability variation big hit, the probability variation big hit is realized when the character is instantiated. It becomes the structure which alert | reports becoming.

  In addition, as an effect mode for displaying a non-symbol character with a countdown display, only the fourth mode for materializing the character in the normal order is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is good also as the aspect to be materialized is provided.

  If the CPU 120 for effect control determines to execute the silhouette notice effect (Y in step 06IWS3804), the non-designated character is displayed in silhouette (step 06IWS3805). Note that the silhouette display of the non-symbol character is performed as a suggestive effect that suggests the realization of the non-symbol character. In addition, the silhouette display of the non-symbol character started in step 06IWS3805 is continuously performed until the change that is the target of the silhouette notice effect, that is, the non-character having the shortest change time (1.50 seconds). The suggestion effect can be executed even when the reach PA1-2 is changed.

  Then, a pre-reading flag indicating that the silhouette notice effect is being executed is set (step 06IWS3810), and the total pending storage number is set to the remaining variation count K up to the change subject to the silhouette notice effect (step 06IWS3811). ). While the pre-reading flag is set, execution of a new silhouette notice effect is restricted (see step 06IWS3802A).

  FIG. 8-20 is a flowchart showing variable display start setting processing (step S171) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads a variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step 06IWS8000). Next, the CPU 120 for effect control displays the display result (stop) of the decorative symbol in accordance with the variation pattern command read in step 06IWS8000 and the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command). (Design) is determined (step 06IWS8001). In other words, the display control result of the variable display of the identification information (variation pattern) is displayed according to the variable display pattern (variation pattern) determined by the variable display pattern determination means by executing the process of step 06IWS8001 by the effect control CPU 120. A display result determining means for determining (design) is realized. If the pseudo-ream is specified by the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120, in step 06IWS8001, uses the chance symbol pattern (for example, “223” or “445” as the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream). The combination of the jackpot symbol that is not reachable and the symbol that is shifted by one symbol) is also determined. The effect control CPU 120 stores data indicating the determined decorative symbol stop pattern in the decorative symbol display result storage area. In step 06IWS8001, the effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern command, and may determine the stop symbol of the decoration symbol based only on the variation pattern command. .

  For example, when the received display result designation command indicates “normal jackpot” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 120 has three symbols as the stop symbols. A combination of decorative symbols arranged in the same even number is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates “probable big hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 120 uses 3 symbols as stop symbols. A combination of decorative symbols arranged in the same odd number is determined.

  Further, when the received display result designation command indicates “suddenly probable big hit” or “small hit” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 4 designation command or a display result 5 designation command), The effect control CPU 120 determines a combination of decorative symbols such as “135” as the stop symbol. In the case of “out of” (when the received display result designation command is a display result 1 designation command), a combination of decorative symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of decorative symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined. Further, a combination of three symbols derived and displayed on the image display device 5 is a “stop symbol” of a decorative symbol.

  The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the stop symbol, and uses the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the combination of the decorative symbol and the numerical value are associated with each other to generate the stop symbol of the decorative symbol. decide. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting data indicating a combination of decorative symbols corresponding to a numerical value that matches the extracted random number.

  In addition, as for the decorative symbols, a stop symbol reminiscent of a big hit (a combination of symbols in which the left, middle and right are all the same symbols) is called a big hit symbol. In addition, a stop symbol that recalls a loss is called a loss symbol. In addition, a symbol reminiscent of being probabilistic (an odd symbol in this embodiment) is also called a probabilistic symbol, and a symbol reminiscent of being in a probable state (even symbol in this embodiment) is a non-probable symbol. Also called.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute a notice effect (for example, a step-up notice effect, a character notice effect, a group notice effect, or a button notice effect) in the image display device 5 during the display of the decorative symbols. The notice effect setting process is executed to determine (step 06IWS8002).

  Then, when the pre-reading flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 performs a process of subtracting “1” from the remaining fluctuation count K (step 06IWS001: Y, 06IWS002). If the remaining fluctuation count K after the subtraction is not “0”, the process proceeds to step 06IWS8003.

  If the number of remaining fluctuations K after subtraction is “0”, that is, if the change is the target of the notice of the silhouette notice effect, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the effect form of the silhouette notice effect being executed is the third form. If it is not the third mode (if it is the first mode, the second mode, or the fourth mode), the materialization timing determination for determining the materialization timing at which the character is materialized is determined. A lottery is performed (step 06IWS005A). In step 06IWS005A, specifically, a materialization timing determination lottery table shown in FIGS. 8-21 is used to perform a lottery process based on a random number to determine the materialization timing.

  FIG. 8-21 is an explanatory diagram of a materialization timing determination lottery table. In the materialization timing determination lottery table shown in FIG. 8-21, a determination value for the materialization timing is assigned.

  For example, the change start time is determined as a materialization timing at a rate of 20%, the reach occurrence time is determined as a materialization timing at a rate of 30%, and the immediately preceding change end is determined as a materialization timing at a rate of 50%.

  The materialization timing determined here is the materialization timing of the character outside the symbol if the effect mode of the silhouette notice effect is the first mode or the fourth mode, and the materialization timing of the character inside the symbol if the mode is the second mode. It is. That is, the materialization timing of the character to be materialized first is determined. It is assumed that the instantiation timing of the character to be instantiated later is one second after the instantiation timing of the character to be instantiated first.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets execution of the materialization effect (effect that materializes the character outside the symbol and the character inside the symbol) according to the determined materialization timing (step 06IWS005B).

  Thereafter, when executing the variation pattern and the notice effect, a process table corresponding to the notice effect is selected (step 06IWS8003). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step 06IWS8004).

  The process table is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 12. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  When it is determined to execute the notice effect, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect in step 06IWS8003.

  In addition, in the process table used when effect control is executed for a variation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time further elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream and the sliding effect. May be.

  Further, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), and the effect device (the image display device 5 as the effect component, the effect component as the effect component). Control of various lamps and speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts is executed (step 06IWS8005). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern in the image display device 5, a command is output to the VDP. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variable pattern command so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command, but the effect control CPU 120 controls the change pattern command. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (step 06IWS8006).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display effect process (step S172) (step 06IWS8010).

  FIG. 8-22 is a flowchart illustrating the variable display effect process (step S172) in the effect control process. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 06IWS8101), and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (step06IWS8102). When the process timer times out (step 06IWS 8103), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step 06IWS8104). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step 06IWS8105).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the first materialization effect execution timing for executing the first materialization effect (step 06IWS4501), and if it is the first materialization effect execution timing, the first materialization effect is executed. An effect is executed (step 06IWS4502).

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the second materialization effect execution timing (step 06IWS4503), and executes the second materialization effect if it is the second materialization effect execution timing (step 06IWS4504). .

  If the effect mode of the silhouette notice effect is the first mode or the fourth mode, the first materialization effect execution timing is the materialization timing determined at step 06IWS005A (at the start of change, at the time of reach, immediately before stop of change). The second materialization effect execution timing is one second after the first materialization effect execution timing. Further, if the effect mode of the silhouette notice effect is the second mode, the second materialization effect execution timing is the materialization timing determined at step 06IWS005A (at the start of change, at the time of reach, immediately before stop of change) One materialization effect execution timing is one second after the first materialization effect execution timing.

  Then, if the variation time timer has timed out (step 06IWS8111), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S173) (step 06IWS8112).

  FIG. 8-23 and FIG. 8-24 are flowcharts showing the special figure waiting process (step S173) in the effect control process. In the special symbol waiting process, first, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not a stop symbol display flag indicating that a decorative symbol stop symbol is displayed is set (step 06IWS8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step 06IWS8305. In this embodiment, when a big hit symbol is displayed as a stop symbol of a decorative symbol, a stop symbol display flag is set in step 06IWS8304. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the fanfare effect is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set is a stage where the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, but the fanfare effect is not yet executed, so the process of displaying the stop symbol of the decorative symbol in step 06IWS8302 is executed. Instead, the process proceeds to step 06IWS8305.

  When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to stop and display the determined stop symbol (disconnected symbol, jackpot symbol) (step 06IWS8302).

  Thereafter, if the pre-reading flag is set and the remaining fluctuation count K is 0, the effect control CPU 120 resets the pre-reading flag (Y in step 06IWS8314, Y in 06IWS8315, 06IWS8316).

  Thereafter, when neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is displayed in the processing of step 06IWS8302 (that is, when the off symbol is displayed) (N of step 06IWS8303), the CPU 120 for effect control. Shifts to step 06IWS8311.

  When the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step 06IWS8302 (Y of step 06IWS8303), the effect control CPU 120 sets the stop symbol display flag (step 06IWS8304) and receives the big hit start designation command. Whether or not a big hit start designation command reception flag indicating that a small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command is received or not is confirmed (step 06IWS8305). . When the big hit start designation command reception flag or the small hit / sudden probability sudden change big hit start designation command reception flag is set, the effect control CPU 120 resets the stop symbol display flag (step 06IWS8306).

  Then, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (N in Step 06IWS8306A), the effect control CPU 120 is a promising big hit and is controlled to a normal state (Y in Step 06IWS8307A, Y in S8307B). Then, the mode selection effect flag indicating that the mode selection effect for causing the player to select the effect mode is executed is set (step S06IWS8307C).

  Thereafter, the process table corresponding to the big hit effect is selected (step 06IWS8307D). Then, the process timer is started by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step 06IWS8308), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, movable member control) Control of the effect device (image display device 5 as effect component, various lamps as effect component, speakers 8L and 8R as effect component, and movable body 32 as effect component) is executed according to data 1). (Step 06IWS8309). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit effect process (step S176) (step 06IWS8310).

  When it is determined that neither big hit nor small win is made (N in Step 06IWS8303), the effect control CPU 120 resets a predetermined flag (Step 06IWS8311). For example, the effect control CPU 120 resets the first symbol variation designation command reception flag and the second symbol variation designation command reception flag. The effect control CPU 120 may reset the command reception flag immediately after being referred to in the effect control process or the 4th symbol process. However, for example, the symbol variation designation command is referred to in both the effect control process and the fourth symbol process, so that, as shown in this embodiment, a waiting process per special symbol at the end of variation, etc. It is desirable to reset at the end of the big hit or at the end of the big hit effect processing. Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step 06IWS8312).

  Further, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed (Y of step 06IWS8306A), the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the pre-small hit effect (step 06IWS8321).

  Then, the production control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step 06IWS8322), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number) According to the data 1 and the movable member control data 1), the effect device (the image display device 5 as the effect component, various lamps as the effect component, the speakers 8L and 8R as the effect component, and the movable body 32 as the effect component) ) Is executed (step 06IWS8323). Thereafter, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value according to the small hitting medium effect process (step S174) (step 06IWS8324).

  8-25 and FIG. 8-26 are flowcharts showing the big hit effect processing (step S176) in the effect control process. In the big hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the big prize opening open flag indicating that the big winning opening release display command has been received (that is, the big prize opening open display command). (Step 06IWS1901). When the big winning opening opening flag is not set (N in Step 06IWS1901), the effect control CPU 120 has set the big winning opening open flag indicating that the designation command after opening the big winning opening has been received. It is confirmed whether or not (step 06IWS1902).

  If the flag after the big prize opening is not set (N in step 06IWS1902), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the big hit end designation command reception flag indicating that the big hit has ended is set ( Step 06 IWS 1903).

  When the jackpot end designation command reception flag is not set (N in Step 06IWS1903), the effect control CPU 120 is executing Round 1 and the mode selection effect flag is set (Y in Step 06IWS1904). , S1905 Y), that is, when the mode selection effect is being executed in round 1, processing for selecting the effect mode is performed. Specifically, when selection of one of the production modes is accepted, or when a predetermined valid period has expired (Y in step 06IWS1906, N in step 06IWS1906, Y in S1907), it is determined whether or not a special mode has been selected. If the special mode is selected (step 06IWS1908), the special mode flag is set (step 06IWS1909), and the mode selection effect flag is reset (step06IWS1910). If the step valid period ends in step 06IWS1906, it is determined in step 06IWS1908 that the special mode is selected when the cursor is positioned at the position indicating the special mode.

  afterwards. The effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step 06IWS 1911), and controls the effect devices (LEDs such as the image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, game effect lamp 9 and the like) according to the contents of the process data n. Execute (step 06IWS1912). For example, the image display device 5 displays a jackpot symbol and performs an effect of displaying a character or character indicating that a jackpot has occurred.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (step 06IWS1913), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step06IWS1914). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer, and the process timer is started (step 06IWS1915).

  When the big prize opening open flag is set (Y of step 06IWS1901), the effect control CPU 120 resets the big prize opening open flag (step 06IWS1916), and the start round is round 1. When the selection effect flag is set (Y of step 06IWS1917, Y of S1918), the process table corresponding to the effect during the mode selection round is selected (step 06IWS1919). The mode selection effect is performed by controlling the effect device according to the contents of the process table selected here.

  If the starting round is a round other than round 1 or the starting round is round 1, but the mode selection effect flag is reset (N in step 06IWS1917, or N in steps 06IWS1917Y and S1918), effect control The CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the effect during the normal round (step 06IWS 1920).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts a process timer (step 06IWS1921) and executes control of the effect devices (LEDs such as the image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9) according to the contents of the process data 1. (Step 06 IWS 1922).

  If the flag after opening the big prize opening is set in step 06IWS1902 (Y in step 06IWS1902), the effect control CPU 120 resets the flag after opening the big prize opening (step 06IWS1930). Then, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the interval effect corresponding to the jackpot type (step 06IWS1931).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts a process timer (step 06IWS 1932) and executes control of the effect devices (LEDs such as the image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9) according to the contents of the process data 1. (Step 06IWS 1933).

  When the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set in step 06IWS1903 (Y in step 06IWS1903), the effect control CPU 120 resets the jackpot end designation command reception flag (step 06IWS1940). Then, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the ending effect (step 06IWS1941). Further, the effect control CPU 120 starts a process timer (step 06IWS1942). Then, the CPU 120 for effect control, according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), the effect device (the image display device 5 as the effect component, the effect component as the effect component). Control of the various lamps and speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts is executed (step 06IWS1943). Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the ending effect process (step S177) (step 06IWS1944).

  FIGS. 8-27 is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display at the time of performing a silhouette notice effect. For example, when the hold memory which is the object of the notice of the silhouette notice effect is stored, as shown in FIG. 8-27A, a new hold display is displayed and the non-designated character 06IW01 is displayed in silhouette. At this time, the change of the notice target is a big hit, and it is assumed that the reach occurrence time is determined as the materialization timing.

  Then, the variation that is the target of the silhouette notice effect is started, and the “7” symbol 06IW02 is stopped as the left and right symbols as shown in FIG. When the effect mode of the determined silhouette notice effect is the first mode, the non-symbol character 06IW01 is materialized by performing the first materialization effect as shown in FIG. 8-27 (C1). As shown in 27 (D), the character in the symbol is materialized by performing the second materialization effect. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (E), even if the symbol “7” 06IW02 is stopped as the middle symbol, the big hit symbol is aligned.

  Also, when the effect mode of the determined silhouette notice effect is the second mode, after the character in the symbol is materialized by performing the second materialization effect as shown in FIG. 8-27 (C2), As shown in -27 (D), the display form of the non-symbol character 06IW01 is materialized by performing the first materialization effect. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8-27 (E), even if the symbol “7” 06IW02 is stopped as the middle symbol, the big hit symbol is aligned.

  As described above, as the silhouette notice effect pattern, the first pattern (first mode and fourth mode) for executing the second material effect after the first material effect is performed, and the second pattern material after the second material effect is performed. By providing the second pattern (second mode) for executing one materializing effect, it is possible to diversify the effect and improve the interest. Specifically, the first materialization effect (materialization of characters outside the symbol) and the second materialization effect (materialization of characters within the symbol) differ in ease of visual recognition. Can be planned. For example, when the visibility of the second materialization effect is lower than the first materialization effect (for example, when the character in the symbol is smaller than the character outside the symbol, the visibility of the character in the symbol is displayed by scrolling the decorative symbol. When the second materialization effect is executed, the first materialization effect is executed after the second materialization effect is executed (the silhouette notice effect of the second pattern is performed), thereby confirming that the character in the symbol has been materialized. Since the out-of-symbol character is materialized after the unwelcome state, it is possible to give the player a sense of urgency and relief and to improve the interest.

  FIGS. 8-28 is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display at the time of performing the silhouette notice effect which displays the character outside a symbol to which the countdown display was attached | subjected. For example, when the hold memory that is the object of the notice of the silhouette notice effect is stored as the third hold memory, a new hold display is displayed and a countdown display is displayed as shown in FIG. 8-28 (A). The non-symbol character 06IW01 with “3” is displayed in silhouette. At this time, the change of the notice target is a big hit, and it is assumed that the reach occurrence time is determined as the materialization timing.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 8-28 (B) to (D), the value of the countdown display is subtracted every time the change is started. The countdown display becomes “0” when the change that is the subject of the notice of the silhouette notice effect is started, and the “7” symbol 06IW02 is stopped as the left and right symbols as shown in FIG. 8-28 (E). Occurs. Since the determined aspect of the silhouette notice effect is the fourth aspect, the non-designated character 06IW01 is materialized by performing the first materialization effect as shown in FIG. As shown in -28 (G), the character in the symbol is materialized by performing the second materialization effect. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8-28 (H), even if the middle symbol is “7” symbol 06IW02 is stopped, the big hit symbol is aligned.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the gaming machine performs variable display of identification information (decorative symbol in this example), and is in an advantageous state advantageous to the player (in this example, probability variation big hit). (In this example, the game control microcomputer 100 performs steps S114 to S117), and a notification effect (in this example, a silhouette is notified) of being controlled to an advantageous state. A first materialization effect that changes (substantiizes) the displayed non-symbol character to a normal display can be executed (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 performs step S4502), and the notification effect is executed. The identification information can be displayed in different display modes at the first timing before the notification effect and the second timing after the notification effect is executed (in this example, the first materialized performance is displayed). Before the execution of, the effect variation design symbol including the “7” symbol in which the character in the symbol is displayed in silhouette is displayed, and after the execution of the first materialization effect, the “7” symbol in which the character in the symbol is normally displayed is displayed. Including the effect design for probability variation). Thereby, the production effect can be enhanced.

  Note that the feature unit 006IW is not limited to the timing at which the first timing is immediately before the second timing (the timing at which the first timing and the second timing are adjacent to each other in time). There may be a certain time interval between the second timing and the second timing. For example, the predetermined timing before performing the notification effect may be set as the first timing, and the timing after the notification effect is performed and after the jackpot gaming state is controlled to the probable change state may be set as the second timing.

  Moreover, as long as the display mode of the identification information is different between the first timing and the second timing, the display mode of the character attached to the identification information is not limited to that different. For example, the decorative pattern as the identification information may have a different pattern, pattern, or font.

  Further, in the feature unit 006IW, the first materialization effect for notifying that it is a probable big hit is performed as the notification effect, but if it is an effect for notifying that the control is in an advantageous state advantageous to the player, It is not limited to. For example, whether or not it is a promising big hit, control any of the big hits, and control to a big hit of a type that can expect a lot of prize balls (a big hit with a long open period of the big prize opening, a big hit with a large number of rounds) It is good also as performing the alerting | reporting effect which alert | reports controlling to a specific game state (a high probability state, a high base state).

  Further, the timing of executing the notification effect is during the change of the notice target (at the start of change, at the time of reach, or immediately before stop of change), but is not limited to this. For example, the notification effect may be executed (the silhouette outside the symbol is materialized) at a timing prior to the start of the change of the notice target.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the identification information is displayed in the first display mode at the first timing (in this example, the character in the symbol is displayed as a silhouette immediately before the execution of the first materializing effect “7 ”Is displayed (see FIG. 8-27), and identification information is displayed in the second display mode at the second timing (in this example, immediately after the execution of the first materializing effect, the symbol is displayed). The third character after displaying the decorative pattern for probability change including the “7” symbol in which the inner character is normally displayed (see FIG. 8-27), and after being controlled to the advantageous state after the second timing. The identification information can be displayed in the third display mode at the timing (in this example, when the first materializing effect is performed after the first materializing effect is performed and in a short time state (the first materializing effect is performed). The change is over and the jackpot Controlled to the probabilistic state through the skill state, and further to the time-short state through the big hit gaming state by the normal big hit)), display the decorative pattern for the short-time state (see Figure 8-16 (B))) It is possible). Thereby, the production effect can be enhanced.

  In addition, the notification effect is not limited to an effect that materializes the character, but an effect that stops and displays the jackpot symbol, an effect that explicitly notifies that the game is a big hit such as “big hit confirmed”, etc. It may be an effect of scrolling with decorative symbols (so-called full rotation effect), an effect of displaying a specific character, or an effect of displaying a character with a specific pattern. For example, the decorative pattern display mode in the gaming state controlled before the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (first timing), and the decorative symbol display mode in the advantageous state (second timing) controlled after the jackpot gaming state is ended. And may be different.

  In addition, for example, the decorative pattern display mode in the normal state that was controlled before the jackpot symbol was stopped and displayed (first timing), and the decorative symbol in the probability variation state (second timing) that was controlled after the big hit gaming state ended. The display mode may be different from the display mode of the decorative symbol in the short time state (third timing) controlled after passing through the big hit gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the first timing and the second timing are timings during the probability variation state, and the third timing is the timing during the time-shortening state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first timing to the third timing may be timings in different gaming states, or may be timings in the same gaming state. For example, if it is a gaming machine that can be controlled by switching to a plurality of effect modes with different display modes of the background and decorative symbols, the first timing to the third timing are timings in the same gaming state, but different effect modes. Depending on the case, the display pattern of the decorative pattern may be different. Specifically, a gaming machine that can be controlled in a first mode to a third mode in which the display mode of the background and the decorative design is different in the probability variation state, wherein the first timing in the first mode and the second mode, The second timing after the first timing and after the notification effect is performed, and the third timing in the third mode, after the second timing and after the big hit gaming state, Are timings in the probability variation state, but the display pattern of the decorative symbols may be different depending on the effect mode.

  Further, according to this embodiment, after the notification effect is executed, the pattern for changing the display mode of the identification information (in this example, the first effect by the silhouette notice effect in the first mode or the fourth mode is executed. After execution of the materialization effect, the character in the symbol displayed in silhouette is changed to a normal display (a pattern of executing the second materialization effect), and the identification information is displayed before the notification effect is executed. Identification information in a plurality of patterns including a pattern that changes the pattern (in this example, a pattern that executes the first materialization effect after the execution of the second materialization effect by executing the silhouette notice effect in the second mode) Can be displayed. Thereby, the production effect can be enhanced.

  In the present embodiment, a pattern for executing the second materialization effect after execution of the first materialization effect (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a normal order pattern) and a first materialization after execution of the second materialization effect. While it has been reported that all patterns (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as reverse order patterns) for producing effects are probable big hits, the respective patterns may have different advantages. For example, although all are patterns for notifying that the jackpot is controlled to the probability variation state, the normal forward pattern is for reporting that the 8R probability variation jackpot, while the reverse order pattern is for the 16R probability variation jackpot. It is good also as what notifies.

  Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to execute a suggestion effect (in this example, a silhouette display of a character outside the symbol) that suggests execution of a notification effect (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 executes step 06IWS3805. 1st suggestion effect (in this example, a silhouette display of a non-symbol character with a countdown display) and a second rate at which the notification effect is executed when executed more than the first suggestion effect. It is assumed that a plurality of types of suggestion effects including the suggestion effects (in this example, silhouette display of a non-symbol character without a countdown display) can be executed. Thereby, the production effect can be enhanced.

  In addition, in the characteristic part 006IW, it is assumed that whenever an out-of-symbol character with a countdown display is displayed, the out-of-symbol character is materialized (that is, controlled by the probability variation big hit). The non-designated character may not necessarily be materialized as long as the reliability is higher than when the non-designated character not displayed is displayed.

  In the feature part 006IW, when an out-of-symbol character with a countdown display is displayed, the out-of-symbol character is always materialized (that is, controlled by probability variation big hits). The non-designated character may not be materialized. For example, when a non-symbol character with a countdown display is displayed rather than when a non-symbol character without a countdown display is displayed, the non-symbol character is more likely to materialize (i.e. It is easy to control the jackpot).

  Further, in the present embodiment, a pattern in which an out-of-symbol character with a countdown display is materialized (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a countdown pattern) and an out-of-symbol character without a countdown display are materialized. While notifying that all patterns (hereinafter sometimes referred to as non-countdown patterns) are probable big hits, the respective patterns may have different advantages. For example, all of the patterns notify that control is performed for probability variation big hits, while the non-countdown pattern notifies that 8R probability variation big hits, while the countdown pattern notifies that 16R probability variation big hits occur. It may be there.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the storage means (in this example, a predetermined area of the RAM 102) that stores information relating to variable display of the identification information is stored, and it is determined whether or not to control to an advantageous state ( In this example, the game control microcomputer 100 performs step S110), and determines whether or not to control to an advantageous state before the determination (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 performs step S110). S101), and variable display of the identification information is performed in one of a plurality of variable display patterns having different variable display periods (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 performs step S111 to 8-1), a suggestion effect can be executed based on the determination result, and a plurality of variable display parameters can be displayed. The suggestion effect can be executed in the shortest variable display period (in this example, the change time of 1.50 seconds in the non-reach PA1-2) among the variable display periods in the game (in this example, the microcomputer for game control) 100, step 06IWS3805 can be executed based on the winning determination result, and a non-designated character can be displayed in silhouette regardless of which variation pattern it is). Thereby, even if it is the variable display over any variable display period, execution of a suggestion effect can be ensured.

  In the feature part 006IW, when the silhouette notice effect is executed, the non-designated character is displayed in the silhouette at the timing when the reserved memory for the notice is generated. However, the silhouette display start timing for displaying the non-designated character in silhouette is shown. Is not limited to this. For example, the timing at which the next change after the reserved storage for the notice target is started, the timing at which the notice subject change is started, and the timing during the execution of the notice subject change are provided as the silhouette display start timing. It is good as well.

  In addition, based on the silhouette display start timing, the reliability and control for controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (big hit gaming state, big hit with a large number of winning balls, high probability state, high base state) It is good also as making production contents differ.

  In addition, in the feature part 006IW, as the materialization timing for changing the character displayed in silhouette to normal display (substantiating), the timing during the change of the notice target (when the change starts, when the reach occurs, immediately before the change stop) is provided. However, it is not limited to this. For example, there is a timing at which a reserved memory of a silhouette notice effect is generated (that is, it is normally displayed from the beginning), a timing at which a next change in which a reserved memory is generated starts, A predetermined timing before the start may be provided as the materialization timing.

  In addition, based on the timing of materialization, the reliability for controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (big hit gaming state, big hit with a large number of winning balls, high probability state, high base state), and developing effects The contents may be different.

  Moreover, it is good also as being able to perform the roaring effect encouraging to materialize the character (including the character outside a symbol and the character inside a symbol) displayed as a silhouette. For example, it is good also as performing the roaring effect which acts on the character by which the other character was silhouette-displayed. In this case, the character may be instantiated, or may have a pattern that materializes and a pattern that does not materialize. For example, as described above, if the materialization effect can be executed at a plurality of timings, the player can have a sense of expectation that the character will be materialized by performing the scoring effect at a timing that can be determined as the materialization timing. Can be given to.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot gaming state in the probability variation jackpot has been described as “an advantageous state advantageous to the player”, but the jackpot, high probability state, high base state, and specific effects that can expect a large number of prize balls are provided. The state to be executed may be an advantageous state.

  In the present embodiment, the player can select the production mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, whether or not to switch to another production mode is selected for each change. The effect mode may be controlled to be shifted based on the lottery result.

  In this embodiment, the silhouette notice effect can be executed only in the special mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the silhouette notice effect can be executed when controlled in another effect mode. It may be there. Moreover, it is good also as a silhouette notice effect being executable even when it is a low base state.

  In this embodiment, the silhouette notice effect is executed as the prefetch notice effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the silhouette notice effect may be executed as an effect indicating the reliability in the fluctuation being executed.

  In addition, an operation means that can be operated by a game shop clerk is provided, and a set value can be set based on the operation, and the winning probability (outtake rate) of the jackpot changes according to the set value (for example, the set value is 1 The feature portion 006IW may be applied to a gaming machine, which is composed of three stages of ~ 3, where 1 is the lowest payout rate, and the higher the value is in order of 1, 2, 3, the higher the payout rate) . In this case, it is possible to execute the first materialization effect that notifies that the setting value is advantageous for the player (for example, the setting value 3 having the highest jackpot winning probability), and before executing the first materialization effect. It is good also as being able to display the production | presentation symbol of a different aspect with the timing after performing the 1st materialization production.

(Explanation regarding feature 264F)
Next, the feature portion 264F will be described. When receiving the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols and always small symbols. The characteristic portion 264F is characterized by, for example, display and control of transmittance for a decorative symbol as shown in FIG.

(Always small pattern)
The always small symbol is a symbol displayed in a reduced form as compared with a decorative symbol that is changed and stopped in synchronization with variable display (also referred to as variation display) of a special symbol. Here, the “reduced aspect” includes, for example, displaying the decorative design displayed with numbers and characters in a reduced size, and displaying only the numbers in a reduced size. The small symbols are always displayed in the corners of the screen of the image display device 5 in such a manner that they can be visually recognized by the player whenever the special symbols are variably displayed regardless of the gaming state. In addition, the always small symbols are variably displayed in three columns in the same row as the decorative symbols corresponding to the variable display of the decorative symbols composed of the three columns of decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. By always displaying small symbols, it is easy to see how the symbols are variably displayed even if it is difficult to visually recognize the decorative symbols due to various effects and accessory actions executed by the image display device 5. I can grasp it.

(Design control pattern)
In the present embodiment, a first control pattern and a second control pattern are provided as symbol control patterns of decorative symbols and always small symbols. The first control pattern is a control pattern executed mainly in the normal state, and the second control pattern is a control pattern executed in the probability variation state.

(First control pattern)
In the first control pattern, the change of the variable display of the small symbols is always started in synchronization with the variable display of the decorative symbols. And the fluctuation | variation of the variable display of a small symbol always stops synchronizing with the variable display of a decoration symbol. The display in which the variable display of the decorative symbol and the variable display of the constant small symbol start is referred to as the start display, and the display in which the variable display of the decorative symbol and the variable display of the constant small symbol are stopped are also referred to as the stop display. For example, in the first control pattern, the decorative symbol and the always-small symbol are displayed in synchronization with each other, and after the variable display for 7 seconds, the display is stopped for 0.5 seconds. Thereafter, the variable display corresponding to the next change is started and displayed. While the decorative symbol is variably displayed, the symbol that is variably displayed can be confirmed, but the display has a transmittance of about 90% and is less visible than when the variable symbol is started or stopped. Note that the decorative symbol is for informing the player of the result of the variable display, and therefore occupies a relatively larger range in the liquid crystal display area than other displays.

(Second control pattern)
In the second control pattern, the variation of the small symbol variable display is always started in synchronization with the decorative symbol variable display. After that, during one second, the decorative design is peeled off from the screen, so that the decorative design disappears from the screen of the image display device 5 and cannot be seen at all (the transparency is not displayed at 100%). The small symbols are always stopped for 0.5 seconds by stopping the variable display after 2 seconds from the start of the variable display. In the variable display of the next always small symbol, after the small symbol always starts to change and starts to be displayed, the variable display is stopped for 0.5 seconds after 2 seconds from the start of the variable display. During this time, the decorative design remains hidden. In addition, in the variable display of the constant small symbols for the third time, after the small symbols always start to change and start display, the variable display is stopped for 2 seconds after the variable display start display, and then stopped for 0.5 seconds. Is done. During the third variable display of the constantly small symbols, the decorative symbols that have been hidden are displayed by displaying the decorative symbols back on the screen of the image display device 5 for one second. Then, the variation of the decorative symbols stops at the timing of the third small regular symbol variation stoppage.

  That is, in the second control pattern, it seems that the variable display of the decorative design is executed once over the period corresponding to the period of the start and stop of the change of the three variable displays of the small symbols. Therefore, the player feels as if the time required for one variable display of the decorative symbols has become longer. In addition, in the display control of symbols in the present embodiment, in relation to the shortened variation pattern, the small symbol always stops at a short timing in accordance with the shortening of the variation time, whereas the decorative symbol has a variation time shortened. Even in some cases, it can be said that display control is performed at the same timing as the normal variable display stop timing.

  In the normal state, the first control pattern is executed in which the start display and the stop display of the variable display of the small symbols are always performed in synchronization with the variable display of the decorative symbols. Further, in the probability variation state, the first control pattern that always starts and stops the variable display of the small symbols in synchronization with the variable display of the decorative symbols, or the variable display between the decorative symbols and the always small symbols is started and displayed at the same time. Thereafter, the second control pattern is executed in which only the small symbols are always stopped and displayed without stopping the decorative symbols and the always small symbols at the same time. In the present embodiment, the second control pattern is executed when the shortening variation pattern is repeatedly executed, particularly in the probability variation state. In this way, it is possible to reduce the fact that the decorative symbols that occupy a relatively large range in the liquid crystal display area in the probability variation state are frequently stopped and displayed, thereby causing discomfort to the player.

(About production examples)
FIG. 9A is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect in the probability variation state. As shown in FIG. 9A, when the change is stopped, the decorative symbol “358”, which is a combination of deviations, is displayed on the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5. Has been. In addition, in the always small symbol display area 188F001 in the lower left corner of the screen, a constantly small symbol “358” which is a combination of deviations is displayed.

  When variable display is started from the state of FIG. 9-1 (a), as shown in FIG. Start display of. The downward arrows shown in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R and the always small symbol display area 188F001 indicate a state in which the decorative symbols and the always small symbols are variably displayed. In one second from the state of FIG. 9-1 (b), the decorative design is peeled off from the screen, and the decorative design disappears from the screen of the image display device 5 and becomes invisible (not displayed) (transparent). Rate 100%).

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9-1 (c), in the always small symbol display area 188F001, the always small symbol of “236” which is a combination of deviation is stopped and displayed. In such a period from the middle of the first variable display of the always small symbol to the time when the change is stopped, the decorative symbol is not displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9-1 (d), at the time of starting the second variation, the start display of the constant small symbol variable display always starts in the always small symbol display area 188F001. On the other hand, the decorative design is continuously hidden from the state shown in FIG.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9-1 (e), in the always small symbol display area 188F001, the always small symbol of “452” which is a combination of deviation is stopped and displayed. From the start display to the stop display of the variable display of the second always small symbols, the decorative symbols remain hidden. After that, as shown in FIG. 9-1 (f), at the time of the start of the third fluctuation, the start display of the constant small symbol variable display always starts in the always small symbol display area 188F001. On the other hand, the decorative design is continuously hidden from the state shown in FIG. In addition, although various effects other than the variable display of the decorative symbols are executed on the screen of the image display device 5 from FIGS. 9-1 (c) to (f), the description is omitted.

  9-1 (f), during the third variable display of the always small symbol, the decorative symbol is not displayed due to the display returning on the screen of the image display device 5 for 1 second. The decorative pattern that was being displayed is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-1 (g), the decorative symbol “163”, which is a combination of deviations, is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In the always small symbol display area 188F001, the always small symbol “163” which is a combination of deviations is stopped and displayed. When the shortening variation pattern is repeated again from the state of FIG. 9-1 (g), the control of FIGS. 9-1 (a) to (g) is repeatedly executed.

  When the reach variation pattern is executed in the variable display executed for the second time from the state of FIG. 9-1 (d), the screen is as shown in FIG. 9-1 (h). That is, in the middle of the second variable display of the constantly small symbols, the decorative symbols that have been hidden are displayed by the display where the decorative symbols return on the screen of the image display device 5 for one second, and the reach state is reached. It becomes. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-1 (h), the decorative symbol “262”, which is a combination of reach divergence, is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In the always small symbol display area 188F001, the always small symbol “262”, which is a combination of deviations, is stopped and displayed.

  Here, in the normal state, information relating to variable display that has not been executed is displayed as a hold display, but is not displayed in the probability change state. In this way, it can be reduced that the hold display frequently repeats display and non-display in the probability variation state and gives the player discomfort. In the short time state, the hold display may be displayed, but the hold display may not be displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-1 (d) and (h), when a variation pattern other than the shortened variation pattern is executed before the three variable displays, the first control pattern is executed. In this way, when a variation pattern other than the shortened variation pattern is executed, an appropriate control pattern can be executed.

  In addition, in the state at the time of the fluctuation | variation start of FIGS. 9-1 (d) and (f), you may variably display the transmittance | permeability of a decoration symbol as about 95%. In this way, it can be seen that the decorative symbols are variably displayed at the start of the variation. Even in such a case, in FIGS. 9-1 (c) and (d), it is desirable to set the transmittance to 100% so that the decorative design cannot be visually recognized.

(Design display control)
In the feature portion 264F, the start display and the stop display of the variable display of the small symbols are always performed in synchronization with the variable display of the decorative symbols. Here, “synchronization” indicates that the operation of the symbol is the same at the start of variable display and at the end of variable display, and the operation of the symbol during variable display may be different. In the feature portion 264F, the decorative symbol and the always small symbol start variable display simultaneously, and the variable display ends simultaneously. However, the variation speed of the symbol differs between the decorative symbol during variable display and the always small symbol. Specifically, the time it takes for the effect control CPU 120 to make one cycle when the decorative symbol formed from the numbers 1 to 9 and the small symbol are always variably displayed at the maximum speed is expressed as the decorative symbol. The display is controlled so that it is always different for small symbols.

  In this way, the variation speed of the symbol between the decorative symbol and the regular small symbol makes the player feel more uncomfortable than when the symbol variation speed is the same, and when the variable display is executed The visibility of small symbols can be improved at all times.

  Further, the production control CPU 120 performs display control so that the time required for one cycle when the decorative symbol and the constantly small symbol are variably displayed at the maximum speed is longer than that of the decorative symbol. . That is, the small symbols always change more slowly than the decorative symbols. In this way, since the player can always follow the movement of the small symbols with the eyes, it is possible to improve the visibility of the always small symbols when the variable display is executed.

(Design transmittance)
The effect control CPU 120 can change the transmittance of the decorative symbols and the always small symbols. As for the transmittance of the pattern, the lower the transmittance, the higher the visibility, and the higher the transmittance, the lower the visibility. That is, the transmittance of 0% is the highest visibility, and the transmittance of 100% is the lowest visibility (not visible). Therefore, when the transmittance is lowered, the design looks dark and clear. On the other hand, when the transmittance is increased, the design appears thin and dull. The transmittance of such a symbol can be changed in a plurality of stages as the variable display progresses. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 can change the transmittance to 0%, 20%, 50%, and 90% as the variable display progresses. In addition, the transmittance | permeability of a pattern may be changed irregularly as mentioned above, and may be changed with regularity. Changing with regularity means, for example, increasing the transmittance of the symbol in increments of 5% with the progress of variable display.

  The effect control CPU 120 performs display control so that the transmissivity of the decorative symbol at the time of variable display at the maximum speed is different from that of the small symbol at all times. In this way, it is possible to improve the visibility of the small symbols at all times when the variable display of symbols is being executed.

  In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control changes the transmittance so that the transmittance is always lower than that of the decorative symbol for a small symbol. That is, when the symbol is variably displayed at the maximum speed, the small symbol is always displayed darker than the decorative symbol, so that the visibility is improved. By doing so, it is possible to improve the visibility of the small symbols at all times when the variable display is executed.

  In addition, while the effect control CPU 120 increases the transmittance of the decorative symbols by a plurality of levels as the variable display progresses, the transmittance of the small symbols is always variable after the constant transmittance is started with the start of the variable display. The transmittance can be changed so as to maintain a certain transmittance until the display is stopped. For example, for decorative symbols, the transmittance is increased to 0%, 20%, 50%, and 90%, while for small symbols, the transmittance is variable with the start of variable display. The constant 50% may be maintained until the display is stopped. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the visibility of the small symbols at all times when the variable display is executed. In addition, since control is performed to increase the transmissivity in multiple steps only for the decorative design, the control burden of the transmissivity is reduced compared to the case where the transmissivity of both the decorative design and the constant small design is changed stepwise. It can be reduced. Note that the transmittance of the decorative symbol or the always small symbol may be a value other than those described above. However, it is desirable that the maximum value of the transmittance of the decorative symbol is higher than the transmittance of the always small symbol. Moreover, you may make it change the transmittance | permeability of a decorative pattern regularly, such as 5% and 10%.

  The effect control CPU 120 may change the transmittance of the decorative symbol as the variable display progresses, while not changing the transmittance of the small symbol at all times. In this way, the control burden can be reduced as compared to the case where the transmittance is changed for both the decorative symbol and the always small symbol.

(Design movement)
The effect control CPU 120 can also perform display control for the movement of the symbol. For example, the effect control CPU 120 can execute display control so that the display style of the variable display of the decorative symbol and the always-small symbol is different. Specifically, display control is performed so that the decorative symbols are scrolled from top to bottom while the small symbols are always switched on the spot. The scroll display is a display that allows the symbols to flow downward on the screen of the image display device 5. In the case of scroll display, a plurality of symbols are displayed on the screen, but when switching on the spot, only one symbol is displayed and the symbols are switched. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the visibility of the small symbols at all times when the variable display is executed.

  Further, the production control CPU 120 performs display control so that the variable display of decorative symbols moves outside the display area of the screen, while the display control is performed so that the variable display of small symbols does not always move outside the display area of the screen. Do. In other words, the decorative symbol scrolls from top to bottom and moves away from the display area of the image display device 5, whereas the small symbol always switches on the spot so as not to move out of the display area. The display control is executed. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the visibility of the small symbols at all times when the variable display is executed. Note that the movement of the small symbols may be scroll-displayed in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction in the area where the small symbols are always displayed. Even in such a case, since the small symbols are always located in the same area on the screen, they are easier to visually recognize than the decorative symbols.

(Explanation regarding feature 267F)
Next, the feature part 267F will be described. When receiving the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols and always small symbols. The feature part 267F has a feature in, for example, display of a decorative design as shown in FIG.

(Design transmittance)
In the feature portion 267F, the effect control CPU 120 can change the transmittance of the decorative symbol and the always small symbol. The effect control CPU 120 performs control to increase the transmissivity of the decorative pattern when 1.5 seconds have elapsed after the start of variable display, compared to during variable display stop display. Further, the effect control CPU 120 performs control so that the transmissivity of the small symbol is always lower than the transmissivity of the decorative symbol when 1.5 seconds have elapsed after the start of variable display. With such transmittance control, after 1.5 seconds from the start of variable display, the small symbol is always displayed darker than the decorative symbol, and the decorative symbol is lighter than when the variable display is stopped. Is displayed. For example, the transmittance of the decorative pattern 1.5 seconds after the start of variable display may be 90%, and the transmittance of the regular pattern may be 50%. Further, the decorative symbol and the always small symbol return the symbol transmittance to 0% based on the reception of the symbol confirmation command for stopping the symbol.

  If it does in this way, it can prevent that the visibility of a always small symbol when variable display is performed can prevent falling too much, and the visibility of a always small symbol can be improved. In addition, during the variable display, various effects are executed on the screen of the image display device 5, but the decorative symbols are not hindered by improving the transmittance of the decorative symbols so that the small symbols are always kept small. Visibility can also be improved.

  In addition, while the effect control CPU 120 increases the transmittance of the decorative symbols by a plurality of levels as the variable display progresses, the transmittance of the small symbols is always variable after the constant transmittance is started with the start of the variable display. The transmittance can be changed so as to maintain a certain transmittance until the display is stopped. For example, for decorative designs, the transmittance is increased to 0%, 20%, 50%, and 90% from the start of variable display until 1.5 seconds later, whereas the small design is always small. With respect to the above, the transmittance may be set to 50% when 1.5 seconds have elapsed after the start of variable display, and the transmittance of 50% may be maintained until the variable display is stopped. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the visibility of the small symbols at all times when the variable display is executed. In addition, since control is performed to increase the transmissivity in multiple steps only for the decorative design, the control burden of the transmissivity is reduced compared to the case where the transmissivity of both the decorative design and the constant small design is changed stepwise. It can be reduced. It should be noted that the transmittance of the decorative symbol and the always small symbol may be other values, but it is desirable that the maximum value of the transmittance of the decorative symbol is higher than the transmittance of the always small symbol. Moreover, you may make it change the transmittance | permeability of a decorative pattern regularly, such as 5% and 10%.

  In addition, when the variable display is stopped and displayed, the effect control CPU 120 starts changing the transmission of the decorative symbols from the timing 1.5 seconds before the stop display, and always reduces the transmittance of the small symbols to the timing of the stop display. To return to the original transmittance. For example, the change in transmittance starts at the timing 1.5 seconds before the variable display is stopped, but the small symbol always receives the symbol confirmation command, and the variable display is stopped at the timing when the variable display is stopped. The transmittance is 0% at a stretch. As a result, the control of the small symbols is always simplified compared to the case where the change of the transmittance is started from the timing before the stop display for both the decorative symbols and the always small symbols, thereby reducing the control burden. it can.

  In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control performs control so that the transmissivity of the decorative symbol is 90%, which is the highest when 1.5 seconds have elapsed from the variable display. According to this, it is possible to improve the visibility of the small symbols at all times when 1.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of variable display.

  Here, a plurality of types of symbol variation patterns are provided, but the symbol transmittance is changed at a common timing regardless of the variation pattern. In this way, it is possible to prevent the control of the transmittance of the symbol from being complicated, and to reduce the control burden.

(Design movement)
In addition, the effect control CPU 120 performs display control so that the small symbols are always switched on the spot while the decorative symbols are scroll-displayed from the top to the bottom. Then, the production control CPU 120 performs display control so that the variable display of decorative symbols moves outside the display area of the screen, while the display control is always performed so that the variable display of small symbols does not move outside the display area of the screen. Do. In other words, the decorative symbol scrolls from top to bottom and moves away from the display area of the image display device 5, whereas the small symbol always switches on the spot so as not to move out of the display area. The display control is executed. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the visibility of the small symbols at all times when the variable display is executed. In addition, it may be scroll-displayed in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction in the area where the movement of the small symbols is always displayed. Even in such a case, since the small symbols are always located in the same area on the screen, they are easier to visually recognize than the decorative symbols.

(Explanation regarding feature 268F)
Next, the feature portion 268F will be described. When receiving the variation pattern command, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols and always small symbols. The feature part 268F has a feature in, for example, display of a decorative symbol as illustrated in FIG.

(Design transmittance)
In the feature portion 268F, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to increase the transmissivity of the decorative symbols when 1.5 seconds have elapsed after the start of variable display, compared to during variable display stop display. On the other hand, control is always performed so that the transmittance of the small symbols is not changed. By controlling the transmittance in this way, the small symbol is always displayed darker than the decorative symbol after 1.5 seconds from the start of variable display. For example, the transmissivity of the decorative pattern 1.5 seconds after the start of variable display may be set to 90% so that the transmissivity of the design is not changed constantly.

  If it does in this way, it can prevent that the visibility of the always small symbol when variable display is performed can be prevented, and the visibility of the always small symbol can be improved. In addition, during the variable display, various effects are executed on the screen of the image display device 5, but the decorative symbols are not hindered by improving the transmittance of the decorative symbols so that the small symbols are always kept small. Visibility can also be improved.

  In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control performs control so that the transmissivity of the decorative symbol is 90%, which is the highest when 1.5 seconds have elapsed from the variable display. According to this, it is possible to improve the visibility of the small symbols at all times when 1.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of variable display.

  In addition, a plurality of types of symbol variation patterns are provided, but the transmissivity of the decorative symbol is changed at a common timing regardless of the variation pattern. In this way, it is possible to prevent the control of the transmittance of the symbol from being complicated, and to reduce the control burden.

(Design movement)
The effect control CPU 120 performs display control so that the time required for one cycle when the decorative symbol and the constantly small symbol are variably displayed at the maximum speed is longer than that of the decorative symbol. That is, the small symbols always change more slowly than the decorative symbols. In this way, since the player can always follow the movement of the small symbols with the eyes, it is possible to improve the visibility of the always small symbols when the variable display is executed.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 performs display control so that the small symbols are always switched on the spot while the decorative symbols are scroll-displayed from the top to the bottom. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the visibility of the small symbols at all times when the variable display is executed.

  Further, the production control CPU 120 performs display control so that the variable display of decorative symbols moves outside the display area of the screen, while the display control is performed so that the variable display of small symbols does not always move outside the display area of the screen. Do. In other words, the decorative symbol scrolls from top to bottom and moves away from the display area of the image display device 5, whereas the small symbol always switches on the spot so as not to move out of the display area. The display control is executed. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the visibility of the small symbols at all times when the variable display is executed. In addition, it may be scroll-displayed in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction in the area where the movement of the small symbols is always displayed. Even in such a case, since the small symbols are always located in the same area on the screen, they are easier to visually recognize than the decorative symbols.

(Modifications of feature portions 264F, 267F, 268F, etc.)
The time it takes for each symbol to make one cycle when the variable display is variably displayed at the maximum speed in the decorative symbol and the always small symbol may be the same. Even in such a case, the visibility of the small symbols can be constantly improved by making the transmittance of the small symbols always lower than the transmittance of the decorative symbols. Since the time required for one cycle of the symbols is the same, the variation cycle of each symbol is the same. However, even if the maximum speed is the same, the fluctuating speeds of the decorative symbol and the always small symbol until reaching the maximum speed may be different.

  The time required for one cycle of the symbol may be shorter for the small symbol at all times than for the decorative symbol. In this way, it is possible to give a sense of incongruity by always changing the variation period between the small symbol and the decorative symbol. Thereby, the visibility of a small symbol can always be improved. Even in such a case, it is possible to always improve the visibility of the small symbols by making the transmittance of the small symbols always lower than the transmittance of the decorative symbols.

  In addition, when the symbol transmittance is changed at the timing 1.5 seconds after the start of variable display (or until the timing of 1.5 seconds), the symbol transmittance is changed from the timing 1.5 seconds before the stop display. The case of changing (always a small symbol is the timing of stop display) has been described, but it may be changed at a timing different from this timing. Further, the timing at which the symbol has the highest transmittance may be different between the decorative symbol and the constantly small symbol.

  Further, the change timing may be different depending on the type of variation pattern. For example, in a variation pattern of deviation from normal fluctuation or fluctuation in reach, a change in transmittance may be set as a common timing, and in a fluctuation pattern of deviation from shortening fluctuation, the start and end of the change in transmittance may be executed at different timings. . Specifically, in the variation pattern of the short fluctuation of 4 seconds, the transmittance may be highest in 1 second after the start, and the transmittance may be returned from 1 second before the stop display.

  Although the transmission of the always small symbol changed at the same time as the stop display, the transmittance of the always small symbol also changed from the specific timing 1.5 seconds before the same as the decorative symbol. You may make it maintain the state which the symbol does not permeate | transmit until a stop display.

  Further, depending on the gaming state, there may be provided a case where the transmittance of the small symbols is constantly changed and a case where the transmittance is not changed. For example, during a low base, a variation pattern with a certain amount of time that is usually longer than the deviation is likely to be selected, so the transmittance of the small symbols is constantly changed. The transmittance may not be changed so that the control burden is not increased by frequently changing the transmittance.

  Note that the structure indicated by the characteristic portion 006IW can be combined with the structure indicated by other characteristic portions such as the characteristic portion 264F, the characteristic portion 267F, and the characteristic portion 268F as appropriate to constitute a gaming machine.

  For example, the transmittance of the “7” symbol in which the characters in the symbol are displayed in silhouette may be 100% during the fluctuation and become invisible. In addition, after the decorative pattern including the “7” symbol in which the character in the symbol is displayed is variably displayed in a visible manner, the transmittance is improved and at least the “7” symbol is once invisible. 7 ”Characters in the symbol may be normally displayed (substantiated) when the transmittance is reduced to such an extent that the symbol is visible.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Winning ball device 6B ... Variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 10 ... General prize opening 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 opening Switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Hitting ball operation handle 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 32 ... Movable body 100 ... Microcomputer 101, 121 for game control ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display of identification information,
An advantageous state control means capable of controlling an advantageous state advantageous to the player;
A notification effect executing means capable of executing a notification effect for notifying that it is controlled to the advantageous state;
The identification information can be displayed in different display modes at a first timing before the notification effect is executed by the notification effect execution means and at a second timing after the notification effect is executed. Gaming machine.

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