JP2019170587A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To increase game interest by executing an appropriate performance.SOLUTION: As an outer frame partial image in a step-up notice, a performance image with a display color of red or gold is displayed, and when a performance image corresponding to a third step is displayed, execution of an element transfer performance is started. By allowing the element transfer performance to be executed, the display image of a holding display or active display is changed from a pre-change image to a post-change image. In accordance with execution of a pseudo continuation variation in a pseudo continuation performance, execution of a pseudo continuation transfer performance is started. By allowing the pseudo continuation transfer performance to be executed, a pseudo continuation symbol is transferred and it is possible to suggest that the pseudo continuation variation is executed again. The big winning reliability and the big winning expectation are different between cases when the pseudo continuation transfer performance is executed and the element transfer performance is executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-24

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of executing a game such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  In a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a technique has been proposed in which after an effect aspect of an executed effect is shown, the effect is changed to an effect showing a higher expectation aspect (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-22027 A

  According to the technique described in Patent Literature 1, it is only possible to recognize that the effect mode of the effect that has been executed is changed, and there is a concern that the gaming interest cannot be improved.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that improves the gaming interest by executing an appropriate performance.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of executing a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and has a plurality of notice effects (for example, step-up notices) having different notice types. Notice display means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes steps 126AKS033 and 126AKS039) and the special suggestion effect means that can execute the special suggestion effect related to the notice effect (for example, step 126AKS033, 126AKS039). For example, the CPU 120 for effect control for executing steps 126AKS035, 126AKS037, etc.), and the notice effect means means the first notice effect (for example, step-up notice) of the first notice type among the notice types. Of the second notice type of the second notice type (for example, hold display notice or act When the notice effect is executed as the special suggestion effect, the special suggestion effect means can be executed using a specific effect element (for example, the display color is red or gold). In addition, a first suggestion effect unit (for example, step 126AKS037) that executes a first suggestion effect (for example, pseudo continuous transfer effect) that can suggest that the notice effect is to be performed again (for example, see display example 126AKX2) is executed. When the first notice effect is executed using the specific effect element as the special suggestion effect, the second notice effect is executed using the specific effect element. Second suggestion effect means (for example, step) that executes a second suggestion effect (for example, element transfer effect, etc.) The degree of expectation that is controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player depending on which of the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect is executed. Different (see, for example, the variation pattern determination tables 126AKT01 to 126AKT03 and the final display image determination table 126AKT11).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by executing an appropriate effect.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1), the special suggestion effect means includes a display corresponding to the first notice effect (for example, display of the display area 126AK01) and a display corresponding to the second notice effect (for example, It is only necessary that the second suggestion effect can be executed based on the display area 126AK02 and the like.
In such a configuration, an appropriate special suggestion effect can be executed.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), when the second suggestion effect is being executed, the execution of the first notice effect may be temporarily stopped (for example, the temporary stop notification 126AK04 is set). reference).
In such a configuration, the special suggestion effect can be appropriately executed.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), when it is determined that the second notice effect is to be executed using the specific effect element, the second suggestion effect is executed. It is possible to determine (see, for example, steps 126AKS124 to 126AKS126), and in the variable display in which the first notice effect corresponding to the execution of the second suggestion effect is executed, the degree of expectation that is advantageous for the player is specified. Other notice effects that are the degree of expectation may not be executed (see, for example, Yes in step 126AKS161).
In such a configuration, the special suggestion effect can be appropriately executed.

(5) In the gaming machine of any one of (1) to (4) above, when the notice effect is executed using the specific effect element according to whether or not the second suggestion effect is executed. The degree of expectation controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player may be different (see, for example, the transfer effect determination table 126AKT21).
In such a configuration, an appropriate special suggestion effect can be executed.

(6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5), the notice effecting means may convert the first notice effect and the second notice effect into a plurality of common effect elements (for example, the display color is blue). , Green, red, gold, etc.), and the degree of expectation that is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player among the plurality of common effect elements is higher than that of the specific effect element When the first notice effect is executed using a low common effect element, the second suggestion effect may not be executed (for example, No in step 126AKS125 and No in step S126AKS145). See).
In such a configuration, the special suggestion effect can be appropriately executed.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the screen display which concerns on a characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the presentation control command which concerns on a characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the fluctuation pattern which concerns on a characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the fluctuation pattern determination table which concerns on a characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the fluctuation pattern determination table which concerns on a characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the effect image which can be used for the display image in the step-up notice which concerns on a characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the outer frame display pattern and step number pattern which concern on a characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of the step-up notice which concerns on a characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the pending | holding display data storage part etc. which concern on the characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the element transfer effect and pseudo continuous transfer effect which concern on a characteristic part. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of the prefetch notice setting process which concerns on a characteristic part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process which concerns on a characteristic part. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of pseudo continuous transfer effect determination processing according to a characteristic part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the active display change determination process which concerns on a characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the active display change pattern which concerns on a characteristic part. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of the pending | holding display change determination process which concerns on a characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the hold | maintenance display change pattern which concerns on the characteristic part. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of the notice effect determination processing which concerns on a characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of the outer frame display pattern determination table which concern on a characteristic part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display effect process which concerns on a characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the execution timing of the various effects according to the presence or absence of the element transfer effect which concerns on the characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the specific example in case the element transfer effect which concerns on a characteristic part is performed. It is a figure which shows the execution timing of the pseudo | simulation continuous transfer effect which concerns on a characteristic part. It is a figure which shows the specific example in case the pseudo | simulation continuous transfer production which concerns on a characteristic part is performed.

(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 big prize opening door opens the big winning opening, and 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 start opening (first start winning opening, second start winning opening) is also referred to as start 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 passing 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 release 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. In addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 is performed. 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 variable display of decorative symbols to the end thereof, the variable display mode of decorative symbols may be a predetermined reach (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for decorative symbols that are not yet stopped when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination described later. It is a mode that is continuing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The CPU 103 performs a process for controlling the progress of the game (a process for realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as later-described variation patterns, later-described effect control commands, and various tables referred to when making various determinations described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . A part or all of the RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which stored contents are 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 been turned on after entering, and the like are transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. Through the transmission of the detection signal, the passing or entry of the game ball is detected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets 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.

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

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

  And CPU103 transmits the production control command which instruct | indicates the recovery | restoration from a power interruption to the production control board 12 (step S7). In conjunction with this, an effect control command for designating a backed-up gaming state before power interruption, or an effect control for designating the display result of the special figure game being executed when the special figure game is being executed. A command may be transmitted. 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 of 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. This includes the process of measuring. 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 pre-release processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for jackpots includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state and setting the open winning opening based on the fact that the display result is “hit” It is. When the big prize opening is in an open state, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an open upper limit period in which the big winning opening is opened or an upper limit execution number of rounds is set corresponding to which of the big hit types. When these settings are finished, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and the big hit release pre-processing is finished.

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

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

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

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

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. This small hit opening process is the timing to return the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state and the measured elapsed time. 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 during 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 to execute 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 predetermined operation confirmation 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, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, 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 of 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.

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

(Explanation regarding the characteristic portions 126AK to 128AK)
FIG. 8A shows a configuration example 126AKP0 of screen display in the image display device 5 with respect to the characteristic portions 126AK to 128AK. In the configuration example 126AKP0, an active display area 126AKA1, a first hold display area 126AKB1, and a second hold display area 126AKB2 are provided on the screen of the image display device 5. In the active display area 126AKA1, active display is performed by displaying the effect image corresponding to the variable display being executed. In the first hold display area 126AKB1, the hold display is performed by displaying the effect image corresponding to the variable display for which the execution is held in accordance with the first hold storage number. In the second hold display area 126AKB2, hold display is performed by displaying the effect image corresponding to the variable display for which execution is held in accordance with the second hold storage number. As described above, in the active display area 126AKA1, the first hold display area 126AKB1, and the second hold display area 126AKB2, active display and hold display that are specific displays based on information on variable display are possible. The hold display in the first hold display area 126AKB1 is also referred to as “first hold display”, and the hold display in the second hold display area 126AKB2 is also referred to as “second hold display”.

  The first hold display area 126AKB1 only needs to be configured so that the first hold display is performed, for example, right-justified. The first hold display area 126AKB1 is provided with four display parts corresponding to the upper limit value “4” of the first hold memory number, and the hold numbers “1”, “2”, “3” in order from the right end. , “4”. Based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening, the first reserved memory number corresponding to the first special figure game is increased. At this time, if there is no other first hold display in the first hold display area 126AKB1, the first hold of the increment is made at the rightmost display portion corresponding to the hold number “1” in the first hold display area 126AKB1. As the hold display corresponding to the stored number, a display of the effect image indicating the new first hold display is added. If there is another first hold display in the first hold display area 126AKB1, there is a display that is in a non-display state next to the left side of the display portion where another first hold display is performed in the first hold display area 126AKB1. In the part (the display part corresponding to any of the holding numbers “2” to “4”), the effect image indicating the new first holding display is displayed as the holding display corresponding to the increased first holding memory number. Add a display. When there is one or more first hold displays in the first hold display area 126AKB1 and a new first special figure game is started, the hold number corresponds to “1” in the first hold display area 126AKB1. The first hold display is erased (digested) at the display portion on the right end. At this time, if there is a first hold display in the display part corresponding to other hold numbers “2” to “4”, the first hold display is moved to the right side which is the direction of the deleted display part ( Shift). As described above, in the first hold display area 126AKB1, the first hold display corresponding to the first special figure game that has not been started yet and is being held is possible according to the first hold storage number.

  The second hold display area 126AKB2 only needs to be configured so that the second hold display is performed, for example, left-justified. The second hold display area 126AKB2 is provided with four display parts corresponding to the upper limit value “4” of the second hold memory number, and the hold numbers “1”, “2”, “3” in order from the left end. , “4”. Based on the game ball entering the second start winning opening, the second reserved memory number corresponding to the second special game is increased. At this time, if there is no other second hold display in the second hold display area 126AKB2, the second hold on the left side corresponding to the hold number “1” in the second hold display area 126AKB2 As the hold display corresponding to the stored number, a display of the effect image indicating the new second hold display is added. If there is another second hold display in the second hold display area 126AKB2, there is a display in the second hold display area 126AKB2 that is next to the display portion where the other second hold display is being performed and is in a non-display state. In the part (the display part corresponding to any of the holding numbers “2” to “4”), the effect image indicating the new second holding display is displayed as the holding display corresponding to the increased second holding memory number. Add a display. When there is one or more second hold displays in the second hold display area 126AKB2, and a new second special figure game is started, the hold number corresponds to “1” in the second hold display area 126AKB2. The second reserved display is erased (digested) at the leftmost display site. At this time, if there is a second hold display in the display part corresponding to other hold numbers “2” to “4”, the second hold display is moved to the left which is the direction of the erased display part ( Shift). In this way, in the second hold display area 126AKB2, the second hold display corresponding to the second special game that has not been started but is being held is possible according to the second hold storage number.

  In the active display area 126AKA1, the active display corresponding to the first hold display erased (digested) in the first hold display area 126AKB1 is started in correspondence with the start of the first special figure game. In the active display area 126AKA1, the active display corresponding to the second hold display erased (digested) in the second hold display area 126AKB2 is started in response to the start of the second special figure game. The first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display only need to have colors and patterns in common. For example, the active display is displayed larger than the first hold display and the second hold display. There may be. Note that the display mode of the active display may change to a display mode different from the first hold display or the second hold display by executing the active display change effect.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, an active display area 126AKA1 is arranged between the first hold display area 126AKB1 and the second hold display area 126AKB2. On the other hand, the active display area 126AKA1, the first hold display area 126AKB1, and the second hold display area 126AKB2 may be arranged at any position on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the first hold display area 126AKB1 and the second hold display area 126AKB2 may be replaced with each other without changing the arrangement of the active display area 126AKA1.

  FIG. 8-2 shows a configuration example of the effect control command used as the start opening prize command for the feature portions 126AK to 128AK. In the start winning determination process executed in step S101 of the special symbol process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command for designating the occurrence of the start winning is performed. A start opening prize designation command is prepared in advance as an effect control command for designating the occurrence of a start prize. In the start winning determination process, transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command for designating the number of reserved memories is performed. As a production control command for designating the number of reserved memories, a reserved memory number notification command is prepared in advance. Further, in the start winning determination process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command for designating a determination result of the prefetch determination is performed. A winning determination result command is prepared in advance as an effect control command for designating the determination result of the prefetch determination.

  FIG. 8-2 (A) shows a setting example of a start opening winning designation command, a pending storage number notification command, and a winning determination result command. The start opening prize designation command includes a command B100H serving as a first start opening prize designation command and a command B200H serving as a second start opening prize designation command. Note that the subscript H indicates a hexadecimal number. The pending storage count notification command includes a command C1XXH that is a first pending storage count notification command and a command C2XXH that is a second pending storage count notification command. XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the reserved memory number notification command, different EXT data (for example, any one of 00H to 04H) is set according to the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. The winning determination result command may be a command C4XXH including a value set according to the determination result of the prefetch determination.

  When a game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) is generated, the first reserved memory number is By determining that the upper limit value has not been reached, the first start condition is satisfied. The first start condition is a condition for executing a special figure game (first special figure game) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. When the first start condition is satisfied, the main board 11 transmits a first start opening winning designation command, a winning determination result command, and a first reserved memory number notification command to the effect control board 12. When the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) is generated, the second reserved memory number Is determined not to reach the upper limit value, the second start condition is established. The second start condition is a condition for executing a special figure game (second special figure game) using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. When the second start condition is satisfied, the main board 11 transmits a second start port winning designation command, a winning determination result command, and a second reserved memory number notification command to the effect control board 12.

  On the side of the production control board 12, it is possible to detect the establishment of the first start condition by receiving the first start opening prize designation command, and to detect the establishment of the second start condition by receiving the second start opening prize designation command. it can. Thus, the first start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for notifying the establishment of the first start condition. The second start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for notifying the establishment of the second start condition. The determination result command at the time of winning is when the first starting prize is detected when the game ball has passed (entered) through the first starting prize opening or when the gaming ball has passed (entered) through the second start prize opening. The comparison result (the determination result at the time of winning) using the game random number (such as a random number for determining the special figure display result) extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like at the time of the second start winning is given to the effect control board 12 side. Notice. The first reserved memory count notification command notifies the first special figure reserved memory count. The second reserved memory count notification command notifies the second special figure reserved memory count.

  FIG. 8-2 (B) exemplifies the contents of notification by a winning determination result command. Among the winning determination result commands, the command C402H, the command C403H, and the command C404H may be transmitted when the random value for determining the special figure display result is not within the big hit determination range, and the display result of the special figure game is displayed. When the game is determined to be “lost”, the winning determination result that the game is not controlled to the big hit gaming state is notified. On the other hand, the command C401H is transmitted when the special figure display result determination random number value is within the jackpot determination range, and the display result of the special figure game is determined to be “big hit”, thereby controlling the jackpot gaming state. And a determination result at the time of winning a prize (variable display content is “big hit”). The command C400H notifies that the determination at the time of winning is restricted. The command C402H is transmitted when the random number for determining the variation pattern is within the super reach determination range at the time of losing, and the winning determination result (variable display content is determined to be a variation pattern with super reach at the time of losing. “Super-reach confirmed when lost”). On the other hand, the command C403H is transmitted when the random number value for determining the variation pattern is within the reach determination range at the time of loss, and the winning determination result (variable) is determined to be a variation pattern with a reach effect at the time of loss. Display content is “Leach determination when lost”)). Further, the command C404H is transmitted when the random value for determining the variation pattern is not within the super reach determination range or the reach determination range at the time of losing, and it is determined that there is a possibility that the variation pattern with the reach effect may not be determined. Notify the time determination result (variable display content is “general when lost”). In this way, the winning determination result command uses the game random number extracted at the time of starting winning, and whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or whether it is determined to a specific variation pattern. Is transmitted as determination result information for notifying the determination result at the time of winning.

  FIG. 8C illustrates a configuration example of a variation pattern related to the feature units 126AK to 128AK. These variation patterns may be prepared in advance so that they can be used in place of some or all of the variation patterns in the above embodiment or together with some or all of the variation patterns in the above embodiment. The plurality of variation patterns differ in the special figure variation time and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern. The special symbol variation time is a time required for the special symbol game such as the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game to be displayed after the special symbol variable display is started until the confirmed special symbol is stopped. The plurality of variation patterns related to the feature portions 126AK to 128AK include variation patterns corresponding to any one of “non-reach”, “reach”, and “big hit”. “Non-reach” is a case in which a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination is stopped and displayed as a display result of variable display of decorative symbols, and a display result of variable display of decorative symbols is “non-reach loss”. “Reach” is a case in which a fixed decorative symbol of a reach combination that is not a jackpot combination is stopped as a display result of variable display of decorative symbols, and a display result of variable display of decorative symbols is “reach lost”. The “big hit” is a case where the determined decorative symbol of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is “big hit”. The variation pattern corresponding to “non-reach” is a non-reach variation pattern, the variation pattern corresponding to “reach” is a reach variation pattern, and the variation pattern corresponding to “big hit” is a big hit variation pattern. The non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are also referred to as a loss fluctuation pattern.

  The plurality of variation patterns related to the feature portions 126AK to 128AK include a variation pattern that can execute one to three pseudo continuous variations as a pseudo continuous effect. The quasi-continuous change is a variable display that is resumed after temporarily suspending the decorative symbols during the variable display of the decorative symbols. When the pseudo continuous variation is executed, the variable display may be temporarily stopped in a temporary stop mode different from the case where the pseudo continuous variation is not executed, for example, by the temporary stop display of the pseudo continuous symbol. The pseudo-continuous effect may be one in which the variable display is temporarily stopped in a temporary stop mode that can be recognized by the player, or the variable display is temporarily stopped in a temporary stop mode that is difficult for the player to recognize (such as an instantaneous stop). ). Or, when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, the variable display of the decorative symbols is continuously executed, while the effect display on the image display device 5, the speaker 8L, Depending on the output of sound by 8R, lighting of light-emitting members such as game effect lamps 9 and decoration LEDs, operation of movable members, or a combination of these, a variable display that changes all symbols again or continues. You may alert | report that it is performed. In the variable display that changes all symbols, the decorative symbols are changed at high speed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R that are provided on the image display device 5 such as “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Includes variable display.

  Among the plurality of variation patterns related to the characteristic portions 126AK to 128AK, for example, the variation pattern PA1-4 is a variation pattern that can execute a pseudo continuous effect including one pseudo continuous variation corresponding to “non-reach”. The variation patterns PA2-2 and PB2-2 are variation patterns that can execute a pseudo-continuous effect including one pseudo-continuous variation corresponding to “reach”. The variation patterns PA2-3 and PB2-3 are variation patterns that can execute a pseudo continuous effect including two pseudo continuous variations corresponding to “reach”. The variation pattern PB2-4 is a variation pattern that can execute a pseudo-continuous effect including three pseudo-variations corresponding to “reach”. The variation patterns PA3-2 and PB3-2 are variation patterns that can execute a pseudo-continuous effect including one pseudo-series variation corresponding to “big hit”. The variation patterns PA3-3 and PB3-3 are variation patterns that can execute a pseudo-continuous effect including two pseudo-series variations corresponding to “big hit”. The variation pattern PB3-4 is a variation pattern that can execute a pseudo-continuous effect including three pseudo-continuous variations corresponding to “big hit”.

  8-4 and FIG. 8-5 show a configuration example of a variation pattern determination table related to the feature portions 126AK to 128AK. 8A shows the variation pattern determination table 126AKT01 corresponding to the normal-time loss, and FIG. 8-4B shows the variation pattern determination table 126AKT02 corresponding to the short-time / medium-time loss. FIG. 8-5 shows the variation pattern determination table 126AKT03 corresponding to the big hit. The normal-time loss is a case where the display result of the variable display is “lost” at the normal time when the time reduction control is not performed. The shortage / shortage loss is a case where the display result of the variable display becomes “lost” during the shortage of time reduction control. In the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of the special symbol process, when it is “losing” during normal time when time reduction control is not performed, it is “lost” during time reduction when time reduction control is being performed. Alternatively, the variation pattern is determined using the determination table selected from the variation pattern determination tables 126AKT01 to 126AKT03 in accordance with the case of “big hit”. When determining a variation pattern, numerical data indicating a variation pattern random number value is read from the variation random number buffer. The random number buffer for variation can store the random number value extracted when the start winning determination process is executed in step S101 of the special symbol process. The effect control CPU 120 compares the random number value for determining the variation pattern read from the variation random number buffer with a determination value preset in the selected variation pattern determination table. Then, a variation pattern to be a use pattern is determined according to a determination result as to which range includes a random value for determining a variation pattern in a range of determination values assigned to each variation pattern. Note that it may be determined whether or not the reach mode is set in the case of “losing” by a process separate from the determination of the variation pattern.

  For the plurality of variation patterns to which the determination value is assigned in the variation pattern determination table 126AKT01, the first reserved memory number that is the reserved memory number of the first special figure is 0, 1, or 2 or more. Depending on whether the value is a variation value, a variation pattern in which the number of assigned determination values differs is included. For example, the number of determination values assigned to the variation pattern PA1-1 is “210” when the first reserved memory number is 0, “120” when the first reserved memory number is 1, and the first When the number of reserved memories is 2 or more, it is “60”. In the variation pattern PA1-2, when the first reserved memory number is 0, no determination value is assigned, and when the first reserved memory number is 1, the number of determination values assigned is “120”. The number of determination values assigned when the first reserved storage number is 2 or more is “90”. In the variation patterns PA1-3, when the first reserved memory number is 0 or 1, no determination value is assigned, and when the first reserved memory number is 2 or more, the number of determination values assigned is “100”. It is. The special pattern fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA1-1 is 12000 ms (milliseconds), the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA1-2 is 6000 ms, and the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern PA1-3 is 4000 ms. The number of determination values assigned to the variation pattern PA1-1 is the largest when the first reserved memory number is 0, decreases as the first reserved memory number increases, and the first reserved memory number is 2 or more. To be the least. In contrast, the number of determination values assigned to the variation pattern PA1-2 is the smallest when the first reserved memory number is 0 (no assignment), the largest when the first reserved memory number is 1, When the number of one hold storage is 2 or more, it is less than the case of 1. A determination value is assigned to the variation patterns PA1-3 only when the first reserved storage number is 2 or more. With such a setting, the average variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols can be varied according to the first reserved memory number. When the first reserved memory number is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, “2”), the average variable display time (special figure fluctuation time) is made shorter than when the first reserved memory number is less than the predetermined value. It is sufficient that a determination value is assigned to each variation pattern so that

  During normal times when the time reduction control is not performed, it is difficult for the game ball to pass (enter) through the second start winning opening, and the frequency of executing the special game using the second special figure is low. Therefore, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, the same table as when the first reserved memory number is a predetermined value (for example, “0”) regardless of the second reserved memory number. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the data. Alternatively, regardless of the second reserved memory number when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is established, the table pattern corresponding to the first reserved memory number at that time is referred to and the variation pattern is changed. A decision may be made. Or, corresponding to the fact that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, the variation pattern determination table 126AKT01 regardless of the second reserved memory number. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to table data having different determination value assignments. Alternatively, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, the “first reserved memory number” in the variation pattern determination table 126AKT01 is read as the “second reserved memory number”, and the second reserved memory number The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the table data according to the above.

  In the fluctuation pattern determination table 126AKT02, there is a fluctuation pattern in which the number of assigned determination values varies depending on which value is the second pending storage number of 0, 1, or 2 or more. With such a setting, it is only necessary that the average variable display time (special figure variation time) of the special symbol or the decorative symbol can be varied according to the second reserved memory number. When the second reserved memory number is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, “2”), the average variable display time can be made shorter than when the second reserved memory number is less than the predetermined value. It is sufficient that a determination value is assigned to the variation pattern. In addition, in the variation pattern determination table 126AKT02, the number of determination values assigned to the variation pattern having a shorter special diagram variation time than the variation pattern determination table 126AKT01 is larger than the variation pattern having a longer special diagram variation time. In addition, a determination value may be assigned to each variation pattern. Accordingly, it is only necessary to reduce the average variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol when the time reduction control is performed and when the time reduction control is performed, compared to the normal time when the time reduction control is not performed.

  During the time reduction in which the time reduction control is being performed, the game ball easily passes (enters) the second start winning opening, and the frequency of executing the special game using the second special drawing is high. When the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, the special figure game using the second special figure is repeated if the time is short. The possibility of being executed is high, and the frequency of executing the special figure game using the first special figure is low. When the start condition for the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the second reserved memory number is zero. Therefore, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the same table as when the second reserved memory number is a predetermined value (for example, “0”) regardless of the first reserved memory number. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the data. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined with reference to table data that is different from the variation pattern determination table 126AKT02 in the determination value allocation regardless of the first reserved storage number. Alternatively, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the “second reserved memory number” in the variation pattern determination table 126AKT02 is read as the “first reserved memory number”, and the first reserved memory number The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the table data according to the above.

  In the variation pattern determination table 126AKT03, the number of determination values assigned to the variation patterns with the reach effect as super reach, such as the variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4, are variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-3. The determination value is assigned to each variation pattern so as to be larger than the number of determination values assigned to the variation pattern accompanied by the reach effect that becomes normal reach. In the variation pattern determination tables 126AKT01 and 126AKT02, the number of determination values assigned to the variation patterns with reach effects that become normal reach, such as the variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3, are the variation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-4. A determination value is assigned to each variation pattern such that the number of determination values assigned to the variation pattern accompanied by the reach effect that is a super reach is larger. Thus, when the display result of the variable display is stopped after the reach effect that is a super reach is executed, even if the reach effect that is a normal reach is executed, the reach effect that is a super reach is not executed and the variable display is changed. The jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher than when the display result is stopped and displayed.

  The determination values assigned to the plurality of variation patterns to which the determination values are assigned in the variation pattern determination tables 126AKT01 to 126AKT03 depending on whether or not the pseudo continuous effect is executed and the number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation. Variation patterns with different numbers are included. For example, in the variation pattern determination table 126AKT01, the number of determination values assigned to the variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3 is “35” when the first reserved storage number is 0, When the variation pattern PA2-2 is “9”, the variation pattern PA2-3 is “6”, and the first reserved storage number is 1 or 2 or more, the variation pattern PA2-1 is “17”, The fluctuation pattern PA2-2 is “5”, and the fluctuation pattern PA2-3 is “3”. In the variation pattern determination table 126AKT01, the number of determination values assigned to the variation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-4 is “3” for the variation patterns PB2-1 and PB2-2 when the first reserved storage number is 0. , The variation patterns PB2-3 and PB2-4 are each “2”, and when the first reserved storage number is 1 or 2 or more, the variation pattern PB2-1 is “2”, and the variation pattern PB2 -2 to PB2-4 are each "1". On the other hand, in the variation pattern determination table 126AKT03, the number of determination values assigned to the variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-3 is “1” for each of the variation patterns PA3-1 and PA3-2, and the variation pattern PA3. -3 is “5”. In the variation pattern determination table 126AKT03, the number of determination values assigned to the variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4 is “33” for the variation pattern PB3-1 and “65” for the variation pattern PB3-2. The fluctuation pattern PB3-3 is “85”, and the fluctuation pattern PB3-4 is “110”.

  Fluctuation patterns PA2-1, PB2-1, PA3-1, and PB3-1 have no execution of pseudo-continuous effects, and fluctuation patterns PA2-2, PB2-2, PA3-2, and PB3-2 have one pseudo-continuous change. And the variation patterns PA2-3, PB2-3, PA3-3, and PB3-3 have execution of a pseudo-continuous effect including two pseudo-continuous variations, and the variation patterns PB2-4, PB3-4 performs execution of a pseudo continuous effect including three times of pseudo continuous fluctuation. The number of determination values assigned to the reach variation pattern is the largest when the pseudo continuous effect is not executed, decreases as the number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation in the pseudo continuous effect increases, and in the case of normal reach, the two pseudo continuous effects are reduced. When the fluctuation is executed, it becomes the smallest when it is executed, and when it is a super reach, it becomes the smallest when the three consecutive fluctuations are executed. If the number of determination values assigned to the big hit variation pattern is normal reach, two pseudo continuous variations are executed compared to the case where the pseudo continuous effect is not executed and one pseudo continuous variation is executed. In the case of super reach, it is the least when the pseudo continuous effect is not executed, and is increased as the number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation in the pseudo continuous effect is increased and three times of the pseudo continuous variation is executed. To be the most. With such a setting, the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation can be made different depending on whether or not the pseudo continuous effect is executed and the number of executions of the pseudo continuous fluctuation. When the pseudo-continuous effects are executed, it is only necessary to assign a determination value to each variation pattern so that the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation are higher than when the pseudo continuous effects are not executed. In addition, when the number of executions of pseudo-continuous variation is larger than when the number of executions of pseudo-continuous variation in the pseudo-continuous production is small, a judgment value is assigned to each variation pattern so that the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation are higher. It only has to be done. The big hit reliability and the big hit expectation differ depending on whether or not the pseudo continuous effect is executed, and in the case of being executed, the number of executions of the pseudo continuous fluctuation. Therefore, in the pseudo-continuous production, the expectation level that is controlled to the big hit gaming state as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, the expectation level that varies depending on the presence / absence of the pseudo-continuous production and the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous variation is given to the player. Can suggest. In this regard, the pseudo-continuous effect is included in the notice effect for notifying that the advantageous state is controlled.

  When the variation pattern setting process is executed in step S111 of the special symbol process, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 selects the variation pattern determination table 126AKT01 if it is a normal-time loss, and if it is a time-short / medium-time loss. The variation pattern determination table 126AKT02 is selected and used to determine the variation pattern. In the variation pattern determination tables 126AKT01 and 126AKT02, the range of determination values assigned to the variation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-4 in which the reach effect that is super reach is executed is the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory. A portion that changes according to the number and a portion that does not change regardless of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number may be included. For example, in the variation pattern determination table 126AKT01, the total number of determination values assigned to the variation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-4 is “10” when the first reserved memory number is 0, and the first reserved memory number is When it is 1 or 2 or more, it is “5”. In the variation pattern determination table 126AKT02, when the number of determination values assigned to the variation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-4 is totaled, the second reserved memory number is 0, 1, or 2 or more “5”. Therefore, for example, when the random number for determining the variation pattern can be updated in the range of “1” to “300”, it is assigned to the variation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-4 in the variation pattern determination tables 126AKT01 and 126AKT02. The range of the determination value is changed from “291” to “295” according to the first reserved memory number, and “296” to “300” is not changed regardless of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. "May be included. With such a setting, if the random value for determining the variation pattern is in the range of “296” to “300”, a reach effect is performed that is super reach regardless of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number. Determine the variation pattern to be performed. In the same way, for example, if the random number for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “276” to “295”, the reach will be super reach regardless of the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number. Although it is uncertain whether or not the effect is executed, it may be determined as a variation pattern in which the reach effect including the normal reach is executed regardless of at least the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number.

  When the display result of the variable display is “losing”, the range of the determination value to be determined in the variation pattern in which the reach effect that is super reach is executed is the super reach determination range. When the display result of the variable display is “losing”, the range of the determination value to be determined for the variation pattern in which the reach effect including the normal reach is executed is the reach determination range. The start winning determination process executed in step S101 of the special symbol process process includes a big hit prefetch determination process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is “big hit”, and a variation pattern as a prefetch determination process. Specific pattern prefetch determination processing for determining whether or not a specific pattern is determined. In the jackpot look-ahead determination process, it is determined whether or not the display result of variable display is a “hit” based on the display result determination random number value using the display result determination table. At this time, if the random number value for determining the display result is included in the big hit determination range, it is determined that the variable display is “big hit” (winning determination). The specific pattern pre-reading determination process uses the super reach determination range or reach determination range when the display result of variable display is determined not to be “big hit” in the big hit pre-read determination process. Based on the numerical value, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern is determined as the specific pattern. The number of reserved memories (first reserved memory number, second reserved memory number) when the start winning is generated does not necessarily match the number of reserved memories when the variable display is actually started, and the start winning is generated. It may change later due to the execution of variable display or the occurrence of a new start prize. For this reason, there are cases where the table data selected due to the difference in the number of reserved storage does not match between the determination result at the time of starting winning and the determination of the variation pattern at the start of variable display, and a specific variation pattern is determined in advance at the time of starting winning It is generally difficult to determine whether or not to make a prediction. On the other hand, when the display result of the variable display is “losing”, the judgment value assigned to at least the fluctuation pattern with super reach or the fluctuation pattern with reach effect including normal reach is the same part regardless of the number of reserved memories. Is included. Therefore, regardless of the number of reserved memories at the time of starting winning or starting variable display in the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern with super reach is confirmed, and the variation pattern with reach effect including normal reach is confirmed. It can be determined whether or not. In the specific pattern prefetch determination process, for example, when the random value for determining the variation pattern is included in the range of “296” to “300”, it is included in the super reach determination range. If the random number for determining the variation pattern is included in the range of “276” to “295”, the variable display is “reach determination at the time of loss”. ”(Determination at winning). In the specific pattern look-ahead determination process, when the random value for determining the variation pattern is not included in either the super reach determination range or the reach determination range, it is determined that the variable display is “generally when lost” (decision upon winning) do it.

  FIG. 8-6 illustrates an outer frame partial image that is an effect image in which the display color of the display frame serving as the outer frame can be set as an effect image that can be used for the display image in the step-up notice regarding the feature portions 126AK to 128AK. A plurality of effect images prepared in advance corresponding to the in-frame partial images, which are effect images that enable switching display in the display area within the display frame, are shown. Among the notice effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1, a step-up notice is included. In the step-up notice, the effect form of the notice effect, such as the display of the effect image on the image display device 5, is changed step by step. The effect mode that changes in the step-up notice is not limited to the display of the effect image on the image display device 5, the sound output by the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, the lighting of the light emitting member such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, Operation or a combination of some or all of these may be included. In this embodiment, when the step-up notice is executed, the effect image is displayed in the display area of the effect image surrounded by the display frame that is a rectangular shape of the predetermined display color during the variable display of the decorative pattern. The display operation (display mode) is displayed in a switchable manner according to a predetermined order, thereby performing an effect operation in which the effect mode is changed in a plurality of stages and stepped up. The effect image displayed when the step-up notice is executed includes an outer frame partial image indicating a display frame and an in-frame partial image used for switching display in a step change. The in-frame partial image may be a still image that is statically displayed at each stage of the stage change, or a moving image that is displayed by animation at each stage of the stage change.

  FIG. 8-7 illustrates a setting example of the outer frame display pattern and the step number pattern regarding the feature portions 126AK to 128AK in relation to the effect image that can be used for the display image in the step-up notice. In this embodiment, four outer frame display patterns 126AKC1 to 126AKC4 are prepared in advance as a plurality of outer frame display patterns. Further, four step number patterns 126AKD1 to 126AKD4 are prepared in advance as a plurality of step number patterns. The quantity for which the outer frame display pattern and the step number pattern are prepared is not limited to four, and may be a plurality of patterns based on an arbitrary design.

  The outer frame display pattern 126AKC1 displays an effect image whose display color is blue as the outer frame partial image. The outer frame display pattern 126AKC2 displays an effect image whose display color is green as the outer frame partial image. The outer frame display pattern 126AKC3 displays an effect image whose display color is red as the outer frame partial image. The outer frame display pattern 126AKC4 displays an effect image whose display color is gold as the outer frame partial image. The step number pattern 126AKD1 displays the effect image of the first step corresponding to the step number “1” when the change of the effect mode in the step-up notice is the first stage. The step number pattern 126AKD2 displays the effect image of the second step corresponding to the step number “2” when the effect mode change in the step-up notice is the second stage. The step number pattern 126AKD3 displays the effect image of the third step corresponding to the step number “3” when the effect mode change in the step-up notice is the third stage. Step number pattern 126AKD4 displays the effect image of the 4th step corresponding to step number "4" when the change of the effect mode in step-up notice is a 4th step. Each step number pattern in the step number patterns 126AKD1 to 126AKD4 may be capable of displaying one effect image corresponding to one step number, or 1 corresponding to all step numbers equal to or less than the assigned step number. Alternatively, a plurality of effect images may be displayed.

  FIG. 8-8 illustrates an execution example of the step-up notice regarding the feature portions 126AK to 128AK using the outer frame display pattern 126AKC4 and the step number pattern 126AKD4. In this execution example, four effect images corresponding to all the step numbers “1” to “4” in which the step number pattern 126AKD4 is equal to or less than the step number “4” can be displayed. By the outer frame display pattern 126AKC4, an outer frame partial image in which the display color of the display frame serving as the outer frame is gold is displayed. The step number pattern 126AKD4 displays the in-frame partial image of the first step shown in FIG. 8A corresponding to the step number “1” in the first step, and then the step number “2” in the second step. Corresponding to “2”, the display is switched to the display of the in-frame partial image in the second step shown in FIG. Subsequently, in response to the number of steps “3” in the third stage, the display is switched to the display of the partial image in the frame in the third step shown in FIG. Finally, corresponding to the number of steps “4” in the fourth stage, the display is switched to the display of the partial image in the frame in the fourth step shown in FIG. 8D. With the step-up notice for displaying such effect image, the effect mode of the notice effect can be changed in stages.

  In the command analysis process executed in step S75 of the effect control main process, when the winning determination result command and the first reserved memory number notification command are received together with the first start opening winning designation command, a predetermined area (for example, RAM 122) The first start opening winning designation command and the winning determination in the storage area having the smallest hold display number serving as the buffer number among the free areas in the first starting winning command buffer provided in the production control buffer setting unit) The result command and the first pending storage number notification command are stored in order. Further, in the command analysis process, when the winning determination result command and the second reserved memory number notification command are received together with the second start opening winning designation command, it is provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 122. Among the free areas in the second start winning command buffer, the second start opening winning designation command, the winning determination result command, and the second reserved memory number notification command are stored in the storage area having the smallest hold display number serving as the buffer number. Are stored in order. In the first start winning command buffer, a set of effect control commands (first start opening winning designation command and winning determination result command, first reserved memory number notification) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the first starting win A storage area is secured so that commands can be stored in association with each other. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control commands received when the first start winning is generated, corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “4” in the first start winning command buffer according to the receiving order. Are stored in order from the beginning of the empty area. The hold display number in the first start winning command buffer corresponds to the first hold memory number. In the second start winning command buffer, a set of effect control commands (second start opening winning designation command and winning determination result command, second reserved memory number notification) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the second starting win A storage area is secured so that commands can be stored in association with each other. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control commands received when the second start winning is generated, in accordance with the reception order, corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “4” of the second start winning command buffer. Are stored in order from the beginning of the empty area. The hold display number in the second start winning command buffer corresponds to the second hold memory number.

  FIG. 8-9 (A) shows a configuration example of the hold display data storage unit related to the feature units 126AK to 128AK. The hold display data storage unit may be provided in, for example, a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, an effect control buffer setting unit). In response to the fact that the execution of the first special figure game is being suspended or the execution of the second special figure game is being suspended, the hold display data storage unit has a first display in the first hold display area 126AKB1. Various data for performing the hold display and various data for performing the second hold display in the second hold display area 126AKB2 are stored as the hold display data. As the hold display data storage unit, a first hold display data storage unit corresponding to the hold storage display of the first special figure game and a second hold display data storage unit corresponding to the hold storage display of the second special figure game are provided. It only has to be done. In the hold display data storage unit, for example, data indicating that the winning determination result, the hold display image, and the final display image can be specified are stored in association with the hold numbers in the first hold display area 126AKB1 and the second hold display 126AKB2. Storage area is secured. The hold display data storage unit uses a part of the first start winning command buffer or the second start winning command buffer (for example, a storage area for a winning determination result command) or the first start winning command buffer. The second start winning command buffer may be configured as a separate storage unit.

  The winning determination result that can be stored by the hold display data indicates the determination result of the prefetch determination that is specified based on the winning determination result command. The winning determination results identified based on the winning determination result command include “big hit”, “super reach determination at loss”, “reach determination at loss”, and “general at loss”. When the winning determination result is notified by the winning determination result command, it is specified that the display result of the variable display to be determined is determined to be “big hit”. If any of the following is notified by the winning judgment result command: “Super reach when lost”, “Reach confirmed when lost”, or “General when lost”, the display result of the variable display that is the target of judgment is displayed. "Is specified. The hold display image that can be stored by the hold display data is displayed in the first hold display area 126AKB1 and the second hold display area 126AKB2, thereby making it possible to recognize the presence / absence of a special game that has not yet started and the number of holds. It is a production image. The final display image that can be stored by the hold display data is an effect image for hold display or active display that is finally displayed in the first hold display area 126AKB1, the second hold display area 126AKB2, or the active display area 126AKA1. It is.

  Among the notice effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1, a hold display notice and an active display notice are included. As an example of the pre-reading notice effect, the hold display notice is at least one of the first hold displays in the first hold display area 126AKB1 or at least one of the second hold displays in the second hold display area 126AKB2. Is changed to a display mode that is different from the display mode in the normal state, so that the variable display corresponding to the hold display becomes “big hit” at a predetermined rate and is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Due to the hold display notice, the display color of the hold display corresponding to the variable display that has not yet started is changed to a specific color (eg, blue, green, red, gold, etc.) different from the predetermined color (eg, white) at normal times. By doing so, it is only necessary to make it possible to recognize changes in the display mode of the hold display and to suggest that the display result of the variable display becomes “big hit” at a predetermined rate. Or, by changing the display pattern in the hold display to a specific pattern (for example, cherry blossom pattern) different from the predetermined pattern (for example, plain) at normal times, the expectation that the display result of variable display will be “big hit” is normal It may be possible to suggest that the price is higher. Alternatively, by setting the display mode to display a predetermined message (for example, “chance”, “heat”, “extreme heat”, etc.) as the hold display, the degree of expectation that the display result of the variable display becomes “big hit” is increased. You may be able to suggest that you are. The change of the hold display in the hold display advance notice is also referred to as “hold display change”.

  The active display advance notice changes the active display in the active display area 126AKA1 to a display mode different from the display mode in the normal state, so that the start condition is satisfied and the variable display being executed becomes a “big hit” at a predetermined rate. Notice that it will be controlled in the gaming state. When changing the display mode of the active display corresponding to the variable display being executed by the active display advance notice, the display color, display pattern, presence / absence and contents of the message, etc. What is necessary is just to be able to change into a different thing. The change of the active display in the active display notice is also referred to as “active display change”. Note that the display mode of the active display that can be changed by the active display preview may include a unique display mode different from the display mode of the hold display that can be changed by the hold display preview. The display mode of the hold display that can be changed by the hold display notice may include a unique display form that is different from the display form of the active display that can be changed by the active display notice.

  FIGS. 8-9 (B1) to (B5) show a plurality of effect images that can be used for hold display and active display related to the characteristic portions 126AK to 128AK. In this embodiment, five display images 126AKE0 to 126AKE4 are prepared in advance as a plurality of effect images that can be used for hold display and active display. The number of display images that can be used for hold display and active display is not limited to five, and may be a plurality of images based on an arbitrary design. The display image 126AKE0 is an effect image in the case of performing a round solid white display. The display image 126AKE1 is an effect image in the case of performing round solid blue display. The display image 126AKE2 is an effect image in the case of performing round solid color green display. The display image 126AKE3 is an effect image when a round solid red display is performed. The display image 126AKE4 is an effect image in the case of performing a round solid color golden display. A normal display mode in the hold display or the active display is a round solid white display.

  In the hold display advance notice or the active display notice, the display color of the hold display or the active advance notice will be blue, green, red, or gold as a notice effect using the same effect elements used for the step-up notice. Is provided. Among these, when the display color is red or gold, the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation are higher than when the display color is blue or green. In this way, display colors that increase the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are included in the common specific effect element. It should be noted that the display color of the outer frame partial image used for the step-up notice and the display color of the display image used for the hold display notice or the active display notice are the same display color and are made to be a common effect element. For example, any display color that allows the player to recognize the commonality, such as a color within the range of the same color system defined in advance, can be included in the common performance element. The common effect element is not limited to the display color of the effect image, and the player can select the type, shape, color, pattern, etc. Some elements may be included in the visible appearance. For example, when a pattern becomes a common effect element, it is not limited to the element that becomes a common effect element by having the same pattern structural unit such as pattern size, color classification, blurring condition, etc. Any pattern that allows the player to recognize the commonality, such as a pattern within the recognition system, can be included in the common performance element. In the case of a display target that is recognized by the player by displaying the effect image, the common effect element is at least predetermined in the appearance of the display target such as a shape, a pattern, and a color that generally configure the display target. This is a production element that allows the player to recognize the commonality because any of the displayed partial shapes, patterns, and colors is the same as the overall or partial shapes, patterns, and colors of other display objects. I just need it.

  FIG. 8-10 illustrates a display example of the effect image in the element transfer effect and the pseudo continuous transfer effect that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 with respect to the characteristic portions 126AK to 128AK. Among the effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1, element transfer effects and pseudo continuous transfer effects are included. The element transfer effect is at least a part of the effect elements included in the effect mode when one notice effect is executed, and at least a part of the effect elements included in the effect mode when another notice effect is executed It is a production that can suggest that it will be used. The pseudo continuous transfer effect is an effect capable of suggesting that at least one pseudo continuous variation is executed again when at least one pseudo continuous variation is executed in the pseudo continuous effect.

  FIG. 8-10 (A) shows a display example 126AKX1 when the element transfer effect is being executed. When the element transfer effect is executed, the display area 126AK01 and the display area 126AK02 are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5, and the decorative symbols are variably displayed in a reduced state in the reduced display portion 126AK03. The When the execution of the element transfer effect is started, for example, the execution of the step-up notice as the first notice effect is temporarily stopped. Accordingly, in the display area 126AK01, the effect image of the stop notification 126AK04 is temporarily displayed. In the element transfer effect, a display corresponding to the step-up notice serving as the first notice effect is performed in the display area 126AK01, and an active display notice and a hold display notice serving as the second notice effect are displayed in the display area 126AK02. Display is performed. As an example, in the display area 126AK01, an effect image capable of recognizing that the step-up notice has been executed using a specific effect element, such as the display color of the outer frame partial image being red or gold, is displayed. In the display area 126AK02, an effect image that can recognize that the active display advance notice or the hold display advance notice is executed using a specific effect element such as the display color of the active display or the hold display being red or gold is displayed. In the display area 126AK01, for example, an effect image corresponding to the first notice effect, such as an effect image corresponding to the effect form of the step up notice, is larger than the effect image displayed when the actual step up notice is executed. May be displayed. In the display area 126AK02, for example, an effect image corresponding to the second notice effect such as an effect image corresponding to the effect mode of the active display notice or the hold display notice is displayed when the actual active display notice or the hold display notice is executed. It may be displayed in an enlarged state than the effect image. In the display areas 126AK01 and 126AK02, the effect image itself used for the first notice effect or the second notice effect may be enlarged and displayed, or the effect image used for the first notice effect or the second notice effect may be enlarged and displayed. In addition, an effect image prepared separately from the effect image used for the first notice effect and the second notice effect may be displayed. In the display area 126AK01, the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK11 moves from the left end to the right end. In the left area where the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK11 has passed, the effect image corresponding to the first notice effect is displayed with increased transparency, and the right region where the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK11 has not passed. Then, the effect image corresponding to the first notice effect is displayed in a normal display state with low transparency. In the display area 126AK02, the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK12 moves from the left end to the right end. In the left area where the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK12 has passed, the effect image corresponding to the second notice effect is displayed in a normal display state with low transparency, and the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK12 has not passed. In the area, the effect image corresponding to the second notice effect is displayed in a state where the transparency is increased. In the display area 126AK01, the display of the effect image corresponding to the first notice effect is changed from a display mode (normal display state) that is easily visible to the player to a display mode (high transparency) that is difficult for the player to view. It only has to change. In the display area 126AK02, the display of the effect image corresponding to the second notice effect is changed from a display mode that is difficult for the player to visually recognize (a state with high transparency) to a display mode that is easy for the player to visually recognize (a normal display state). It only has to change. For example, the display area 126AK01 fades out and displays the effect image corresponding to the first notice effect in the display area 126AK01 as the effect images of the transfer progress notifications 126AK11 and 126AK12 are moved and displayed. In area 126AK02, an effect image corresponding to the second notice effect may be displayed in a fade-in manner. Alternatively, in the display area 126AK01, an effect image corresponding to the first notice effect is displayed so as to be reduced as time passes, and in the display area 126AK02, an effect image corresponding to the second notice effect is enlarged as time passes. May be displayed as follows. In addition, the effect mode corresponding to the first notice effect is changed from the effect form that the player can easily recognize to the effect form that is difficult for the player to recognize, and the player recognizes the effect form corresponding to the second notice effect. What is necessary is just to change from the difficult production mode to the production mode which a player can recognize easily. Accordingly, it is possible to display a state where the specific effect element used for the first notice effect is transferred as the specific effect element used for the second notice effect as the transfer progress notifications 126AK11 and 126AK12 move. In addition, on the screen of the image display device 5, displaying the effect image of the in-transfer notification 126AK05 makes it easier for the player to recognize that the specific effect element has been transferred.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, the active display in the active display area 126AKA1 and the hold display in the first hold display area 126AKB1 and the second hold display area 126AKB2 may be erased with the execution of the element transfer effect. Thereby, of the active display notice and the hold display notice that can be executed as the second notice effect, which notice effect is executed, and when the hold display notice is executed, the display image is displayed for which hold display. The change may be made unrecognizable or difficult for the player to recognize.

  FIG. 8-10 (B) shows a display example 126AKX2 when the pseudo continuous transfer effect is being executed. When the pseudo continuous transfer effect is executed, the display area 126AK01 and the display area 126AK02 are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5 as in the case of the element transfer effect, and the decorative design is displayed on the reduced display portion 126AK03. Is displayed variably in a reduced state. When the execution of the pseudo continuous transfer effect is started, for example, the execution of the pseudo continuous effect included in the notice effect is temporarily stopped. Accordingly, in the display area 126AK01, the effect image of the stop notification 126AK04 is temporarily displayed. In the pseudo continuous transfer effect, display corresponding to the pseudo continuous variation in the pseudo continuous effect already performed is performed in the display region 126AK01, and in the display region 126AK02, the pseudo continuous variation in the pseudo continuous effect that is executed again later. Corresponding display is performed. As an example, in the display area 126AK01, an effect image such as a pseudo-continuous pattern that can recognize that the pseudo-continuous variation has been executed first is displayed. In the display area 126AK02, an effect image that can recognize that the pseudo continuous variation is executed again later is displayed, such as the pseudo continuous design that is the same as or different from the display area 126AK01. In the display area 126AK02, an effect image corresponding to one pseudo-continuous pattern may be displayed, or an effect image corresponding to a plurality of pseudo-continuous patterns may be displayed. When an effect image corresponding to a plurality of pseudo-continuous symbols is displayed in the display area 126AK02, the number of pseudo-continuous variations to be executed again is a plurality of times corresponding to the number of displayed pseudo-continuous symbols. Can be suggested. In the display areas 126AK01 and 126AK02, for example, an effect image corresponding to the pseudo continuous variation in the pseudo continuous effect, such as an effect image according to the display mode of the pseudo continuous design, is displayed when the actual pseudo continuous effect is executed. You may display in the state expanded rather than the effect image of the design. In the display areas 126AK01 and 126AK02, the effect image itself of the pseudo-continuous design used for the pseudo-continuous effect may be enlarged and displayed, or the pseudo-continuous effect used for the pseudo-continuous effect may be enlarged and displayed. An effect image prepared separately from the effect image of the pseudo-continuous pattern to be displayed may be displayed. In the display area 126AK01, the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK11 moves from the left end portion to the right end portion, and in the left region where the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK11 passes, the effect image of the pseudo-continuous design is enhanced in transparency. In the right area where the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK11 is not passed, the effect image of the pseudo-continuous pattern is displayed in a normal display state with low transparency. In the display area 126AK02, the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK12 moves from the left end portion to the right end portion, and in the left region where the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK12 passes, the effect image of the pseudo-continuous pattern has a normal display with low transparency. In the right region where the effect image of the transfer progress notification 126AK12 is not passed, the effect image of the pseudo-continuous design is displayed in a state of increased transparency. In the display area 126AK01, the display of the effect image corresponding to the quasi-continuous change executed previously is from a display mode (normal display state) that is easy for the player to visually recognize, and a display mode that is difficult for the player to view (high transparency). Change to the state). In the display area 126AK02, the effect image corresponding to the pseudo continuous change executed again later is displayed in a display mode (normal display state) that is easy for the player to view from a display mode that is difficult for the player to view (high transparency). Change to For example, the display area 126AK01 fades out the effect image corresponding to the previously executed pseudo-continuous change in the display area 126AK01. In addition, in the display area 126AK02, an effect image corresponding to pseudo-continuous variation that is executed again later may be fade-in displayed. Alternatively, in the display area 126AK01, an effect image corresponding to the pseudo continuous fluctuation executed earlier is displayed so as to be reduced with time, and in the display area 126AK02, an effect image corresponding to the pseudo continuous fluctuation executed again later. May be displayed so as to be enlarged over time. In addition, the effect mode corresponding to the previously executed pseudo-continuous change is changed from the effect mode that is easily recognized by the player to the effect mode that is difficult for the player to recognize, and corresponds to the pseudo-run variation that is executed again later. What is necessary is just to change the production mode from the production mode that is difficult for the player to recognize to the production mode that is easy for the player to recognize. As a result, with the movement of the transfer progress notifications 126AK11 and 126AK12, the pseudo-continuous pattern effect element used for the pseudo-continuous effect previously used for the pseudo-continuous effect that has been executed previously is used for the pseudo-continuous effect effect that is executed again later. The state of being transferred as an element can be displayed. Further, by displaying the effect image of the in-transfer notification 126AK05 on the screen of the image display device 5, the player can easily recognize that the effect element of the pseudo-continuous pattern has been transferred.

  FIG. 8-11 (A) is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S161 of the effect control process as the prefetch notice setting process. In the pre-reading notice setting process, it is determined whether or not a start opening winning command has been received (step 126AKS001). The start opening winning command includes a starting opening winning designation command, a reserved storage number notification command, and a winning determination result command. In step 126AKS001, for example, it is confirmed whether or not a start opening prize designation command, a winning judgment result command, and a pending storage number notification command are newly stored in the first start prize command buffer or the second start prize command buffer. Thus, it may be determined whether or not a command is received at the time of starting winning.

  If no command is received in step 126AKS001 (step 126AKS001; No), the prefetch notice setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a command received (step 126AKS001; Yes), the notification content by the received command is specified (step 126AKS002). For example, the winning determination result is specified as the notification content by the winning determination result command. Subsequently, a final display image is determined (step 126AKS003). The final display image is an effect image that is finally displayed as the first hold display, the second hold display, or the active display. The effect control CPU 120 extracts the final display image determination random number value, and refers to the final display image determination table based on the random number value in accordance with the winning determination result specified in step 126AKS002. What is necessary is just to determine a display image. Thereafter, after setting for updating the hold display at the time of starting winning a prize (step 126AKS004), the prefetching advance notice setting process is terminated. The stored content in the hold display data storage unit may be updated with the hold display update setting at the time of starting winning. At this time, at the head of the free area in the hold display data storage unit, the winning determination result specified from the winning determination result command, the display image 126AKE1 when white display is performed as the initial hold display image, and step 126AKS003 are determined. The final display image may be stored by storing pending display data indicating that each final display image can be specified.

  FIG. 8-11 (B) shows a configuration example of the final display image determination table 126AKT11. In step 126AKS003 of the pre-reading advance notice setting process, it is only necessary that the final display image can be determined by referring to the final display image determination table 126AKT11. In the final display image determination table 126AKT11, a determination value that is a numerical value to be compared with the final display image determination random number value may be assigned to the final display image determination result in accordance with the winning determination result. The final display image determination table 126AKT11 may be configured so that the final display image to which the determination value is assigned differs according to the determination result at the time of winning. For example, the determination result of the final display images as the display images 126AKE3 and 126AKE4 is “0” as the number of determination values assigned when the determination result at the time of winning is “general when lost” or “reach when lost”. While there is no assignment of judgment value, the number of judgment values assigned when the winning judgment result is “Last win when reach lost” or “Big win” is other than “0”, and there is judgment value assignment. . Further, the number of determination values assigned to the determination result of the display image 126AKE0 as the final display image is “270” when the determination result at the time of winning is “generally when lost”, and the determination result at the time of winning is “when lost” The value is “210” in the case of “reach determination”, “65” in the case of “super reach determination in case of loss”, and “1” in the case where the determination result in winning is “hit”. On the other hand, the number of determination values assigned to the determination result in which the final display image is the display image 126AKE4 is “0” when the determination result at the time of winning is “general when lost” or “reach determination when lost” ( No assignment), “10” when the determination result at the time of winning is “Super reach determination at time of loss”, and “150” when the determination result at the time of winning is “hit”. Thus, depending on whether the final display image is the display image 126AKE0 or 126AKE04, the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation degree, which are the reliability and the expectation level controlled to the big hit gaming state as the advantageous state, are different. More specifically, the determination result that the final display image is the display image 126AKE0 is assigned more determination values when the winning determination result is other than “big hit” than when the winning determination result is “big hit”. It is easy to be determined when the winning determination result is other than “big hit”. On the other hand, the determination result that the final display image is the display image 126AKE4 is assigned more determination values when the determination result at the time of winning is “big hit” than when it is other than “big hit”. It becomes easier to determine when the winning determination result is “big hit”. Therefore, when the final display image is the display image 126AKE4, the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation are higher than when the display image 126AKE0 is used. Regarding the number of determination values assigned to the display image that is the final display image, according to a similar comparison, when the final display image is the display image 126AKE4, the big hit reliability and the big hit are higher than when the display image 126AKE3. Expectation increases. When the final display image is the display image 126AKE3, the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation are higher than when the display image 126AKE2 is used. When the final display image is the display image 126AKE2, the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation are higher than when the display image 126AKE1 is used. When the final display image is the display image 126AKE1, the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation are higher than when the display image 126AKE0 is used.

  FIG. 8-12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 of the effect control process as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process, a final stop symbol or the like that becomes a final symbol as a variable symbol display result is determined (step 126AKS011). The effect control CPU 120 displays the final stop symbol based on the variable display contents such as the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. Just decide. The variation pattern designation command and the display result notification command are mainly used when the variation pattern setting process is executed in step S111 of the special symbol process, and the command transmission setting at the start of the variation of the special symbol is performed. It is transmitted from the board 11 to the effect control board 12. The variation pattern designation command is an effect control command that designates the variation pattern determined as the usage pattern. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for designating a variable display result determined using a random value for determining a special figure display result. As an example, the variable display contents according to the combination of the fluctuation pattern and variable display result include “non-reach (lack)”, “reach (lack)”, “non-probability change (big hit)”, and “probability change (big hit)”. I just need it.

  When the variable display content is “Non-reach (losing)”, the variable display state of the decorative pattern does not reach the reach state, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. It becomes “losing”. When the variable display content is “reach (losing)”, after the decorative display variable display state has reached the reach state, the fixed decorative symbol of the reach lose combination is stopped and the display result of the variable display is “losing”. It becomes. When the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)”, the display result of the variable display is “big hit”, and the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is the time-short state. When the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)”, the display result of the variable display is “big hit”, and the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state becomes the probable change state.

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

  When the variable display content is “reach (losing)”, the effect control CPU 120 displays the same (matching) decorative symbols in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R as the final stop symbols. To decide. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating random values for determining the left and right determined symbols that are updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and stores the left and right determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared. By referencing or the like, among the confirmed decorative symbols, decorative symbols having the same symbol number that are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 are displayed. decide. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, a difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

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

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

  When the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, in step 126AKS011, it is determined whether or not to execute a positive change promotion effect such as a re-lottery effect or a jackpot promotion effect. It may be broken. In the redraw lottery effect, once the decorative symbol of the non-probable variable big hit combination consisting of the same normal symbol is displayed during variable display of the decorative symbol, it is once difficult to recognize or impossible to recognize that it is controlled to the probabilistic state, The player can recognize in a recognizable state that the decorative design of the probability variation big hit combination composed of the same probability variation design is stopped and displayed by variably displaying (revariing) the decoration symbol again and controlled. Note that there is a case in which the control of the probability variation state is not notified when the decoration symbol of the non-probable variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed after the decoration symbol is re-variable in the re-lottery effect. If it is determined in step 126AKS011 that the re-lottery effect is to be executed, a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped before the re-lottery effect is executed may be determined.

  After the final stop symbol or the like is determined in step 126AKS011, the pseudo continuous transfer effect determination process (step 126AKS012), the active display change determination process (step 126AKS013), the hold display change determination process (step 126AKS014), the notice effect determination process ( Step 126AKS015) is executed in sequence. Subsequently, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step 126AKS016). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of effect control patterns (special-fluctuation effect control control patterns) corresponding to the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command and uses it as the use pattern. set. Further, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of effect control patterns (pseudo continuous transfer effect control patterns) prepared in response to the execution setting of the pseudo continuous transfer effect by the pseudo continuous transfer effect determination process in step 126AKS012. However, it may be set as a usage pattern. Corresponding to the active display change execution setting by the active display change determination process in step 126AKS013, one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (active display change effect control patterns) may be selected and set as a use pattern. . Corresponding to the execution setting of the hold display change by the hold display change determination process in step 126AKS014, one of a plurality of effect control patterns (hold display change effect control pattern) prepared may be selected and set as a use pattern. . In the active display change determination process in step 126AKS013 and the hold display change determination process in step 126AKS014, execution setting of element transfer effects may be performed. Corresponding to such element transfer effect execution settings, any of a plurality of effect control patterns (element transfer effect control patterns) prepared may be selected and set as a use pattern. Corresponding to the execution setting of other notice effects by the notice effect determination process in step 126AKS015, any one of a plurality of provided effect control patterns (notice effect control patterns) may be selected and set as a use pattern. In addition, it is not limited to what sets a separate production control pattern as a special figure variation production control pattern, a pseudo continuous transfer production control pattern, an active display change production control pattern, a hold display change production control pattern, and a notice production control pattern. One production control pattern corresponding to a combination of execution settings for each production may be set.

  When the effect control pattern is determined in step 126AKS016, for example, the initial of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command. A value is set (step 126AKS017). Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like on the screen of the image display device 5 is performed (step 126AKS018). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (special pattern change effect control pattern) determined in step 126AKS016 to the VDP of the display control unit 123, etc. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the screen of the image display device 5.

  After the variable start is set in step 126AKS018, the hold display such as the first hold display in the first hold display area 126AKB1 and the second hold display in the second hold display area 126AKB2 corresponding to the start of variable display. Etc. are set for updating the above (step 126AKB019). For example, when the first special figure game is executed (started), the display part (the display part at the right end) corresponding to the hold number “1” is deleted (digested) in the first hold display area 126AKB1. The first hold display in the display portion corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” is moved (shifted) to the right one by one. On the other hand, when the second special figure game is executed (started), the display part (the display part at the left end) corresponding to the holding number “1” is deleted (digested) in the second holding display area 126AKB2. The second hold display in the display parts corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” is moved (shifted) to the left one by one. Thereby, the hold display is shifted. The stored content of the hold display data storage unit may be shifted in accordance with the shift of the hold display.

  Note that when both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are “0” and the variable display is immediately started based on the occurrence of the first start prize or the second start prize, The setting for updating the active display in the active display area 126AKA1 may be performed without updating the first hold display or the second hold display. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may start active display that is white with a round solid color in the active display area 126AKA1 as a normal display mode in active display. After updating the hold display and the like in step 126AKS019, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step 126AKS020), and the variable display start setting process is ended. .

  FIG. 8-13 (A) is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step 126AKS012 of the variable display start setting process as the pseudo continuous transfer effect determination process. In the pseudo continuous transfer effect determination process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a pseudo continuous effect (step 126AKS101). The effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not there is a pseudo-continuous effect based on the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. When there is a pseudo-continuous production at step 126AKS101 (step 126AKS101; Yes), it is determined whether or not pseudo-continuous variation is executed twice or more (step 126AKS102). For example, if any one of the fluctuation patterns PA2-3, PB2-3, PB2-4, PA3-3, PB3-3, and PB3-4, the pseudo continuous fluctuation is executed twice or more, and other fluctuations. If it is a pattern, the pseudo continuous variation is not executed more than twice.

  If there is no pseudo continuous effect in step 126AKS101 (step 126AKS101; No), or if pseudo continuous variation is not executed twice or more in step 126AKS102 (step 126AKS102; No), the pseudo continuous transfer effect determination process is terminated. . When the pseudo continuous variation is executed twice or more at step 126AKS102 (step 126AKS102; Yes), it is determined whether or not the pseudo continuous transfer effect is to be executed (step 126AKS103). At this time, it is determined to be either “with effect” for executing the pseudo continuous transfer effect or “without effect” for not executing. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the determination result in step 126AKS103 is “presentation” (step 126AKS104). If it is “no effect” that does not execute the pseudo continuous transfer effect (step 126AKS104; No), the pseudo continuous transfer effect determination process is terminated.

  In the case of “with effect” for executing the pseudo continuous transfer effect (step 126AKS104; Yes), the pseudo continuous transfer effect pattern is determined (step 126AKS105). The quasi-continuous transfer effect pattern is an effect pattern that can specify the execution timing, the effect mode, and the like of the quasi-continuous transfer effect, and a plurality of patterns may be prepared in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121. The effect control CPU 120 is used from among a plurality of pseudo continuous transfer effect patterns in accordance with a variable display time (special drawing change time) corresponding to the change pattern, a notice effect execution mode (for example, execution timing, effect mode), or the like. What is necessary is just to select the pattern. Thereafter, the determination result is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step 126AKS106), and the pseudo continuous transfer effect determination processing is ended.

  FIG. 8-13 (B) shows a configuration example of the transfer effect determination table 126AKT21. In step 126AKS103 of the pseudo continuous transfer effect determination process, the variable display content is specified based on the change pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command, and the transfer effect determination table 126AKT21 is referred to based on the random value for determining the transfer effect. Thus, it is only necessary to be able to determine the presence or absence of pseudo continuous transfer effects. In the transfer effect determination table 126AKT21, the determination value, which is a numerical value compared with the random value for determining the transfer effect, according to the variable display content or the determination result at the time of winning, is the determination result of the transfer effect including the pseudo continuous transfer effect. It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result of “no effect” that does not execute the transfer effect and “with effect” that executes. When the variable display content is “big hit”, the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” and the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)”. The transfer effect determination table 126AKT21 may be configured so that the number of determination values assigned to the determination result differs depending on the variable display contents or the determination result at the time of winning. For example, the number of determination values assigned when the variable display content or the winning determination result is “big hit” is “150” for both “no effect” and “with effect”. The number of determination values assigned when the variable display content or the determination result at the time of winning is other than “big hit” is “270” for “no effect” and “30” for “effect”. As a result, depending on whether or not the transfer effect including the pseudo continuous transfer effect is executed, when the pseudo continuous effect is executed, the big hit which is the reliability and expectation degree controlled to the big hit game state as the advantageous state Reliability and jackpot expectations are different. More specifically, when the variable display content or the determination result at the time of winning is “big hit”, more determination values are assigned to the determination result of “presentation” than in the case other than “big win”. The rate at which transfer effects including continuous transfer effects are executed increases. Therefore, when the transfer effect including the pseudo continuous transfer effect is executed, the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation are higher than when the transfer effect is not executed.

  FIG. 8-14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step 126AKS013 of the variable display start setting process as the active display change determination process. In the active display change determination process, first, active display data is acquired (step 126AKS121). The active display data is data indicating the variable display content corresponding to the current variable display, the hold display image, and the final display image in an identifiable manner. The effect control CPU 120 obtains the hold display data stored in the storage area corresponding to the hold number “1” in the hold display data storage unit when the step 126AKS121 is executed, whereby the hold display image and the final display are displayed. What is necessary is just to specify an image. The stored contents of the hold display data storage unit are updated in accordance with the shift of the hold display at step 126AKS019 of the variable display start setting process. At the time when step 126AKS121 is executed, the data indicating that the hold display image corresponding to the current variable display and the final display image can be specified are stored in the storage area corresponding to the hold number “1” in the hold display data storage unit. ing. The variable display content may be specified in the active display data as specified by the change pattern designation command or the variable display result notification command.

  After the active display data is acquired in step 126AKS121, the presence / absence of active display change is determined (step 126AKS122). At this time, depending on the comparison result between the pre-change image that was the hold display image and the final display image, the active display change is determined to be “changed” or not executed “no change”. For example, the pre-change image and the final display image are compared, and when both are different display images, “changed” for executing the active display change is determined. When variable display is started with the pre-change image and the final display image not matching, the display of the effect image that becomes the active display may be changed to the final display image by executing active display change. When the pre-change image and the final display image are the same display image, it is only necessary to determine “no change” that does not execute the active display change. Note that even when the pre-change image and the final display image are the same display image, the active display advance notice can be executed at a predetermined ratio, and the active display display mode does not change even if the advance notice effect is executed. You may do it. However, even in this case, when the final display image is the display image 126AKE4 (the display color is gold), since the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation cannot be increased any more, the active display change is not executed. Decided.

  Based on the determination result of step 126AKS122, it is determined whether or not “changed” is determined (step 126AKS123). When it is determined that “no change” instead of “with change” (step 126AKS123; No), the active display change determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is “change” (step 126AKS123; Yes), an active display change pattern is determined (step 126AKS124). The active display change pattern is an effect pattern that can specify an execution timing or an effect mode of the active display change that becomes an active display advance notice, and if a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121, for example. Good. The effect control CPU 120 may determine the active display change pattern by referring to the active display change pattern determination table based on the pre-change image and the final display image. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the display color after change is red or gold (step 126AKS125). At this time, when the final display image is one of the display images 126AKE3 and 126AKE4, it may be determined that the display color after change is red or gold.

  If the display color after change is neither red nor gold (step 126AKS125; No), the active display change determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the display color after change is red or gold (step 126AKS125; Yes), the presence / absence of the element transfer effect is determined (step 126AKS126). At this time, it is determined to be either “with effect” for executing the element transfer effect or “without effect” for not executing. After that, it is determined whether or not the determination result at step 126AKS126 is “presentation” (step 126AKS127). On the other hand, if it is “no effect” that does not execute the element transfer effect (step 126AKS127; No), the active display change determination process is terminated. On the other hand, in the case of “with effect” for executing the element transfer effect (step 126AKS127; Yes), the element transfer effect pattern is determined (step 126AKS128). The element transfer effect pattern is an effect pattern in which the execution timing or effect mode of the element transfer effect can be specified, and a plurality of patterns may be prepared in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121. The effect control CPU 120 selects a variable display time corresponding to the change pattern (special drawing change time), an active display change execution mode (for example, execution timing, post-change display color), etc. The usage pattern can be selected from the above. Thereafter, the determination result is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step 126AKS129), and the active display change determination process is terminated.

  FIG. 8-15 (A) shows a setting example of the active display change pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, active display change patterns 126AKF01 to 126AKF04, 126AKF12 to 126AKF14, 126AKF23, 126AKF24, and 126AKF34 are prepared in advance as a plurality of active display change patterns. Multiple active display change patterns correspond to a combination of an active display display image (pre-change image) before execution of active display change and an active display display image (post-change image) after execution of active display change. ing. For example, the active display change pattern 126AKF01 is used when the after-change image becomes the display image 126AKE1 due to the active display change among the cases where the pre-change image is the display image 126AKE0. The active display change pattern 126AKF02 is used when the post-change image becomes the display image 126AKE2 due to the active display change, when the pre-change image is the display image 126AKE0. The active display change pattern 126AKF03 is used when the post-change image becomes the display image 126AKE3 due to the active display change, when the pre-change image is the display image 126AKE0. The active display change pattern 126AKF04 is used when the post-change image becomes the display image 126AKE4 due to the active display change, when the pre-change image is the display image 126AKE0. Note that as the active display change pattern, a pattern for executing a gaze effect that does not change the display mode of the active display even when the notice effect is executed may be prepared. Different active display change patterns may be prepared according to the execution timing of the active display change.

  Depending on the active display change pattern, the display color after change, which is the display color of the active display after execution of the active display change, may be red or gold, or may not be red or gold. More specifically, when the active display change pattern 126AKF03, 126AKF04, 126AKF13, 126AKF14, 126AKF23, 126AKF24, 126AKF34 is displayed, the display image as the post-change image displayed after execution of the active display change is the display image. Either 126AKE3 or 126AKE4, and the display color after change is red or gold. In step 126AKS125 of the active display change determination process, when the active display change pattern is 126AKF03, 126AKF04, 126AKF13, 126AKF14, 126AKF23, 126AKF24, 126AKF34, it is determined that the display color after change is red or gold.

  FIG. 8-15 (B) shows a configuration example of the active display change pattern determination table 126AKT22. In step 126AKS124 of the active display change determination process, the active display change pattern may be determined by referring to the active display change pattern determination table 126AKT22 based on the pre-change image and the final display image. The active display change pattern determination table 126AKT22 is configured with table data so that an active display change pattern is determined according to the combination of the pre-change image and the final display image. For example, when the pre-change image is the display image 126AKE0, when the final display image is the display image 126AKE1, the active display change pattern 126AKF01 is determined. When the final display image is the display image 126AKE2, the active display change pattern 126AKF02 is determined. When the final display image is the display image 126AKE3, the active display change pattern 126AKF03 is determined. When the final display image is the display image 126AKE4, the active display pattern 126AKF04 is determined. As a result, even when the pre-change image is the same display image 126AKE0, the final display image is changed to one of different display images 126AKE1 to 126AKE4 depending on which of the active display change patterns 126AKF01 to 126AKF04 is determined. be able to.

  FIG. 8-16 (A) is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step 126AKS014 of the variable display start setting process as the hold display change determination process. In the hold display change setting process, first, the hold display data storage content is confirmed (step 126AKS141). The stored display data storage content is, for example, data indicating a winning determination result, a stored display image, a final display image, and the like stored in association with each of the stored numbers “1” to “4” in the stored display data storage unit. It is the contents. The hold display image is specified as a pre-change image displayed before execution of the hold display change by the hold display advance notice. Subsequently, the presence / absence of a pending display change is determined (step 126AKS142). At this time, for example, based on the pre-change image, the final display image, or the like, it is determined to be “changed” for executing the hold display change or “no change” for not executing. More specifically, the pre-change image and the final display image are compared, and if the pre-change image is a display image different from the final display image, a random value for determining the hold display change is extracted and Based on the numerical value, it may be determined as “with change” or “without change” by referring to the pending display change presence / absence determination table according to the determination result at the time of winning specified in step 126AKS141. When the pre-change image and the final display image are the same display image, it is only necessary to determine “no change” that does not execute the hold display change. In addition, even when the pre-change image and the final display image are the same display image, the hold display advance notice can be executed at a predetermined ratio, and the display form of the hold display does not change even if the advance notice effect is executed. You may do it. However, even in this case, when the final display image is the display image 126AKE4 (the display color is gold), since the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation cannot be increased any more, the hold display change is not executed. Decided.

  Based on the determination result of step 126AKS142, it is determined whether or not “changed” is determined (step 126AKS143). When it is determined that “no change” instead of “with change” (step 126 AKS 143; No), the hold display change determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that “there is a change” (step 126AKS143; Yes), the hold display change pattern is determined (step 126AKS144). The on-hold display change pattern is an effect pattern that can specify the execution timing or effect mode of the on-hold display change that becomes the on-hold display advance notice. Good. The production control CPU 120 extracts a random value for determining the hold display change pattern, and refers to the hold display change pattern determination table according to the pre-change image and the final display image specified in step 126AKS141 based on the random value. By doing so, the hold display change pattern may be determined. Then, it is determined whether the display color after change is red or gold (step 126AKS145). The post-change display color is the display color of the hold display corresponding to the post-change image displayed after execution of the hold display change. In step 126AKS145, whether the display color after change is red or gold, or a display color different from red or gold is specified according to the hold display change pattern determined in step 126AKS144.

  If the display color after change is neither red nor gold (step 126AKS145; No), the hold display change determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the display color after change is red or gold (step 126AKS145; Yes), it is determined whether or not the element transfer effect is to be executed (step 126AKS146). At this time, it is determined to be either “with effect” for executing the element transfer effect or “without effect” for not executing. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the determination result in step 126AKS146 is “presentation” (step 126AKS147). On the other hand, if it is “no effect” in which the element transfer effect is not executed (step 126AKS147; No), the hold display change determination process is terminated. On the other hand, in the case of “with effect” for executing the element transfer effect (step 126 AKS 147; Yes), the element transfer effect pattern is determined (step 126 AKS 148). Thereafter, the determination result is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step 126AKS149), and the hold display change determination process is terminated.

  FIG. 8-16 (B) shows a configuration example of the hold display change presence / absence determination table 126AKT23. In step 126AKS142 of the hold display change determination process, when the pre-change image is a display image different from the final display image, the determination result at the time of winning is specified, and the presence or absence of the hold display change is determined based on the random number value for determining the hold display change. By referring to the determination table 126AKT23, it is only necessary to determine whether or not there is a pending display change. In the hold display change presence / absence determination table 126AKT23, the determination value, which is a numerical value compared with the random number for determining the hold display change, is executed as “no change” that does not execute the hold display change according to the determination result at the time of winning. It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result “change”. The pending display change presence / absence determination table 126AKT23 may be configured so that the number of determination values assigned to the determination result of “no change” or “changed” differs according to the determination result at the time of winning. . More specifically, regarding the number of determination values assigned when the determination result at the time of winning is “general when lost”, “no change” is “270” and “changed” is “30”. Regarding the number of determination values assigned when the determination result at the time of winning is “reach determination when losing”, “no change” is “210”, and “with change” is “90”. The number of determination values assigned when the determination result at the time of winning is “super reach determination at the time of losing” is “150” for both “no change” and “with change”. The number of determination values assigned when the winning determination result is “big hit” is “90” for “no change” and “210” for “change”. Thereby, depending on whether or not the hold display change is executed, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are different. In particular, when the winning judgment result is “big hit”, since more judgment values are assigned to the “changed” decision result than the case other than “big hit”, the ratio at which the hold display change is executed Becomes higher. Therefore, in the variable display corresponding to the hold display for which the hold display change is executed, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are higher than the variable display corresponding to the hold display that is not executed. Even if the hold display change is not executed and the hold display does not change, if the final display image is a display image other than the display image 126AKE0, the active display change is executed, whereby the active display changes. become.

  FIG. 8A shows a setting example of the hold display change pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as a plurality of hold display change patterns, hold display change patterns 126AKG01 to 126AKG04, 126AKG12 to 126AKG14, 126AKG23, 126AKG24, and 126AKG34 are prepared in advance. The plurality of hold display change patterns correspond to a combination of a hold display display image (pre-change image) before execution of the hold display change and a hold display display image (post-change image) after execution of the hold display change. ing. For example, the on-hold display change pattern 126AKG01 is used when the before-change image becomes the display image 126AKE1 due to the on-hold display change, when the pre-change image is the display image 126AKE0. The hold display change pattern 126AKG02 is used when the post-change image becomes the display image 126AKE2 due to the hold display change among the cases where the pre-change image is the display image 126AKE0. The hold display change pattern 126AKG03 is used when the post-change image becomes the display image 126AKE3 due to the hold display change among the cases where the pre-change image is the display image 126AKE0. The hold display change pattern 126AKG04 is used when the post-change image becomes the display image 126AKE4 due to the hold display change, when the pre-change image is the display image 126AKE0. In addition, as a hold display change pattern, a pattern for executing a gaze effect in which the display mode of the hold display does not change even if the notice effect is executed may be prepared. Different hold display change patterns may be prepared according to the execution timing of the hold display change.

  Depending on the hold display change pattern, the post-change display color, which is the display color of the hold display after execution of the hold display change, may be red or gold, or may not be red or gold. More specifically, when the hold display change pattern 126AKG03, 126AKG04, 126AKG13, 126AKG14, 126AKG23, 126AKG24, 126AKG34 is displayed, the display image as the post-change image displayed after execution of the hold display change is a display image. Either 126AKE3 or 126AKE4, and the display color after change is red or gold. In step 126AKS145 of the hold display change determination process, if the hold display change pattern 126AKG03, 126AKG04, 126AKG13, 126AKG14, 126AKG23, 126AKG24, 126AKG34, the post-change display color is determined to be red or gold.

  FIG. 8-17 (B) shows a configuration example of the hold display change pattern determination table 126AKT24. In step 126AKS144 of the hold display change determination process, the hold display change pattern may be determined by referring to the hold display change pattern determination table 126AKT24 based on the pre-change image and the final display image. In the hold display change pattern determination table 126AKT24, a determination value that is a numerical value that is compared with a random value for determining the hold display change pattern in accordance with the combination of the pre-change image and the final display image is a determination result of the hold display change pattern. As long as it is assigned to. In the hold display change pattern determination table 126AKT24, the table data may be configured so that the hold display change pattern to which the determination value is assigned differs depending on the combination of the pre-change image and the final display image. For example, the determination result of the hold display change patterns 126AKG03 and 126AKG04 is that the determination value is assigned when the final display image is the display image 126AKE1 or the display image 126AKE2 among the images before the change being the display image 126AKE0. In contrast, when the final display image is the display image 126AKE3, the number of determination values assigned to the hold display change pattern 126AKG03 is “50”, and when the final display image is the display image 126AKE4, the hold display is performed. The number of determination values assigned to the change pattern 126AKG03 is “75”, the number of determination values assigned to the hold display change pattern 126AKG04 is “50”, and there is a determination value assignment. Among the display images 126AKE0 to 126AKE4, when the display image 126AKE4 is the final display image, the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation are the highest, and the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation are obtained as the display images 126AKE3, 126AKE2, and 126AKE1 are obtained. When the display image 126AKE0 is the final display image, the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation are the lowest. According to the configuration of the table data in the hold display change pattern determination table 126AKT24, the hold display change pattern to be changed to a display image having a higher jackpot reliability or a higher jackpot expectation than the display image that is the final display image is determined. There is no. As a result, after the hold display change is executed and the hold display changes to a display color with a high jackpot reliability or big hit expectation level, even if the hold display change is executed, the hold display changes to the big hit reliability or the big hit expectation degree. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player's sense of expectation that has been raised once from being impaired by the fall of the hold display.

  The pseudo continuous transfer effect can be executed according to the determination result in step 126AKS103 when it is determined in step 126AKS102 of the pseudo continuous transfer effect determination process that the pseudo continuous variation is two times or more. The element transfer effect can be executed in accordance with the determination result in step 126AKS126 when it is determined in step 126AKS125 of the active display change determination process that the display color after change is red or gold. When it is determined in step 126AKS145 of the change determination process that the display color after change is red or gold, it can be executed according to the determination result in step 126AKS146. The rate at which the pseudo continuous variation is determined twice or more using the variation pattern determination tables 126AKT01 to 126AKT03 is determined so that the final display image is displayed on the display images 126AKE3 and 126AKE4 using the final display image determination table 126AKT1. It is different from the determined ratio. Therefore, the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation can be made different between when the pseudo continuous transfer effect is executed and when the element transfer effect is executed.

  In step 126AKS126 of the active display change determination process and step 126AKS146 of the hold display change determination process, the element transfer effect can be executed at a predetermined ratio when the reach effect is a normal reach or a super reach. When the variation pattern is such that the effect is not executed, it may be determined that the element transfer effect is not executed. Thereby, it is possible to secure an effect period for executing the element transfer effect and execute an appropriate effect. When there is a hold display in which the display color after change is red or gold, the variable display corresponding to the hold display is executed by reading the winning determination result in the storage content of the hold display data storage unit In the previous variable display, it may be determined whether or not the element transfer effect can be executed by determining whether or not the change pattern in which the reach effect is executed is determined.

  FIG. 8-18 (A) is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step 126AKS015 of the variable display start setting process as the notice effect determination process. In the notice effect determination process, first, it is determined whether or not there is an element transfer effect corresponding to the current variable display (step 126AKS161). The effect control CPU 120 executes the element transfer effect when a determination result (information indicating an element transfer effect pattern, etc.) for executing the element transfer effect is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. If it is determined that “transfer effect is present” and such a determination result is not stored, it may be determined that “element transfer effect is not performed” in which the element transfer effect is not executed. In the case of “with element transfer effect” (step 126AKS161; Yes), a step-up notice effect pattern corresponding to the display color after change due to the active display change or the hold display change is determined (step 126AKS162). The step-up notice effect pattern only needs to include an outer frame display pattern and a step number pattern. When the element transfer effect is executed, the display color after the change of the active display or the hold display due to the active display change or the hold display change becomes red or gold. Among these, when the display color after change is red, the step-up notice effect pattern including the outer frame display pattern 126AKC3 is determined, and the effect that the display color is red as the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice is determined. An image may be displayed. When the display color after the change is gold, a step-up notice effect pattern including the outer frame display pattern 126AKC4 is determined, and an effect image with a display color of gold is displayed as the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice. You can do it. For the step number pattern, for example, the step number pattern 126AKD4 is determined, so that the effect mode in the step-up notice may be changed to the fourth step. The outer frame display patterns 126AKC3 and 126AKC4 are determined depending on whether the display color after change is red or gold, while the step number pattern indicates whether the display result of the current variable display is “lost” or “big hit” The step number patterns 126AKD1 to 126AKD4 may be determined at different ratios depending on whether or not.

  In the case of “no element transfer effect” (step 126AKS161; No), the presence / absence of the notice effect indicating whether or not the notice effect is executed and the notice type when the notice effect is executed are determined (step 126AKS163). At this time, it is determined as “no notice” that the notice effect is not executed, or “step-up notice”, “character notice”, or “title notice” when the notice effect is executed. The notice effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include a character notice and a title notice in addition to the step-up notice. In the character notice, a predetermined character is displayed on the image display device 5. Character notice is executed in such a way that the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation are different depending on the type of character, size, color, pattern, action, dialogue, or the production mode including some or all of these combinations. The In the title preview, a title based on a predetermined character image is displayed on the image display device 5. The title announcement is based on the title content, size, color, pattern, display timing, display period, display update speed, or the effect of including or some combination of these, and the jackpot reliability or jackpot expectation Are executed differently. The effect control CPU 120 extracts the random number value for determining the notice effect, and determines the presence / absence of the notice effect and the notice type by referring to the notice effect determination table according to the variable display content based on the random value. That's fine.

  Based on the determination result of step 126 AKS 163, it is determined whether or not “no notice” is determined (step 126 AKS 164). When it is determined that “no notice” (step 126AKS164; Yes), the notice effect determining process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that “there is a notice” (step 126 AKS 164; No), after determining the notice effect pattern according to the notice type (step 126 AKS 165), the notice effect determining process is terminated. The notice effect pattern is an effect pattern that can specify the execution timing, the effect mode, and the like of the notice effect, and a plurality of patterns may be prepared in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121. The effect control CPU 120 selects the notice effect pattern determination table corresponding to the notice type, extracts a random value for determining the notice effect pattern, and selects the selected notice according to the variable display content based on the random value. The notice effect pattern may be determined by referring to the effect pattern determination table.

  FIG. 8-18 (B) shows a configuration example of the notice effect determination table 126AKT25. In step 126AKS163 of the notice effect determination process, the presence or absence of the notice effect and the notice type may be determined by referring to the notice effect determination table 126AKT25 based on the variable display contents. In the notice effect determination table 126AKT, the determination values, which are numerical values to be compared with the random value for determining the notice effect, according to the variable display contents are “no notice”, “step up notice”, “character notice”, “title”. It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result of “notice”. The notice effect determination table 126AKT25 may be configured so that the notice type to which the determination value is assigned differs according to the variable display contents. For example, the determination result of “Character notice” or “Title notice” is not assigned a judgment value when the variable display content is “non-reach (loss)”, whereas the variable display content is “normal (loss)”. In this case, the number of determination values assigned to the determination result of “character notice” is “10”, and when the variable display content is “super (losing)”, “character notice” or “title notice” is determined. When the number of determination values assigned to the result is “50” and the variable display content is “big hit”, the number of determination values assigned to the determination result of “character notice” is “70” and “title” The number of decision values assigned to the decision result of “notice” is “100”, and there is a decision value assignment. The number of determination values assigned to the determination result of “step-up notice” is “30” when the variable display content is “non-reach (loss)”, and the variable display content is “non-reach (loss)”. Otherwise, it is “120”. On the other hand, the number of judgment values assigned to the decision result of “Title notice” is “0” when the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)” or “normal (losing)” (no assignment). When the variable display content is “super (losing)”, it is “50”, and when the variable display content is “big hit”, it is “100”. As a result, the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation differ depending on whether the notice type is “step-up notice” or “title notice”. More specifically, the decision result of “step-up notice” is variably displayed because more judgment values are assigned than the decision result of “title notice” even when the variable display content is other than “big hit”. Even when the content is other than “big hit”, it is likely to be determined at a relatively high rate. On the other hand, if the variable display content is other than “big hit”, the determination result of “title notice” is only “50” in the case of “super (losing)”. Since a smaller determination value than the determination result of “up notice” is assigned, when the variable display result is other than “big hit”, it is determined at a relatively low rate. Therefore, when the title notice is executed, the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation are higher than when the step-up notice is executed. According to the same comparison with regard to the presence / absence of the notice effect and the number of judgment values assigned to the decision result of the notice type, when the title notice is executed, the jackpot reliability or The big hit expectation is high. When the character notice is executed, the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation are higher than when the step-up notice is executed. When the step-up notice is executed, the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation are higher than when the notice effect is not executed.

  In the notice effect determination process, if it is determined in step 126AKS161 that “element transfer effect is present”, the process proceeds to step 126AKS162, and execution setting of the notice effect in steps 126AKS163 to 126AKS165 is not performed. Therefore, when the element transfer effect is executed, other notice effects such as a character notice and a title notice are not executed. When the character notice or the title notice is executed, the reliability or expectation level is higher than the case where the step-up notice is executed. When the element transfer effect is executed, a step-up notice effect pattern including one of the outer frame display patterns 126AKC3 and 126AKC4 is determined in step 126AKS162. The outer frame display pattern 126AKC3 displays an effect image whose display color is red as the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice. The outer frame display pattern 126AKC4 displays an effect image whose display color is gold as the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice. The character notice and title notice also include an effect mode that suggests that the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation are specific reliability and expectation by displaying the red or gold effect image. Also good. In this way, when the step-up notice is executed in response to the execution of the element transfer effect, the jackpot reliability or the jackpot expectation is a certain reliability or expectation, such as a character notice or a title notice. No notice need to be executed. In addition, when the step-up notice is executed in response to the execution of the element transfer effect, it is not limited to the case where the entire character notice or title notice is not executed. For example, an effect image whose display color is red or gold An effect image in which the display color is white, blue, or green, while other notice effects such as a character notice or title notice to be displayed with a certain degree of reliability or expectation of big hit reliability or big hit expectation are not executed Other notice effects such as a character notice or a title notice for displaying the symbol may be determined so as to be executable, in which the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation are lower than the specific reliability and the expected degree.

  In step 126AKS162 of the notification effect determination process, a step-up notification effect pattern including one of the outer frame display patterns 126AKC3 and 126AKC4 is determined as a step-up notification effect pattern corresponding to the case where the element transfer effect is executed. This makes it possible to display an effect image whose display color is red or gold as the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice. On the other hand, in step 126AKS162 of the notice effect determination process, a restriction is provided so that a step-up notice effect pattern including any one of the outer frame display patterns 126AKC1 and 126AKC2 is not determined. On the other hand, when the element transfer effect is not executed, the step-up notice effect pattern including any one of the outer frame display patterns 126AKC1 and 126AKC2 can be decided by steps 126AKS163 to 126AKS165 of the notice effect determination process. As described above, when the element transfer effect is not executed, the step-up notice effect pattern including any of the outer frame display patterns 126AKC1 and 126AKC2 can be determined, whereas when the element transfer effect is executed. Further, a limit or a range related to the determination or execution of the effect that the step-up notice effect pattern including any of the outer frame display patterns 126AKC1 and 126AKC2 is not determined may be set. Thereby, the step-up notice as the first notice effect can be executed using any one of a plurality of effect elements corresponding to the display colors of the outer frame partial images in the step-up notice corresponding to blue, green, red, and gold. However, if a step-up notice is being executed using an effect element that has a lower jackpot reliability or expectation level than the red or gold display color, such as a blue or green display color, the element transfer effect is executed. Will not be.

  FIG. 8-19 shows a configuration example of the outer frame display pattern determination table 126AKT26. When the notice type of “step-up notice” is determined at step 126 AKS 163 of the notice effect determination process, step 126 AKS 165 refers to the outer frame display pattern determination table 126 AKT 26 based on the variable display contents, thereby making a step-up notice. It is only necessary that the outer frame display pattern included in the effect pattern can be determined. The outer frame display pattern determination table 126AKT26 only needs to assign a determination value, which is a numerical value compared with a random value for determining the outer frame display pattern, to the determination result of the outer frame display pattern according to the variable display content. . For example, in the outer frame display pattern determination table 126AKT26, the number of determination values assigned to the outer frame display pattern 126AKC1 is “200” when the variable display content is “non-reach (loss)”, and the variable display content is “normal”. (Lose) is “150”, variable display content is “Super (Lose)”, “100”, and variable display content is “Big Hit”, “10”. In contrast, the number of determination values assigned to the outer frame display pattern 126AKC4 is “0” (no assignment) when the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)” or “normal (losing)”, and is variable. When the display content is “super (losing)”, it is “10”, and when the variable display content is “big hit”, it is “100”. Thereby, the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation differ depending on the display color of the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice. More specifically, the outer frame display pattern 126AKC1 in which the display color of the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice is blue is greater when the variable display content is other than “big hit” than when the variable display content is “big hit”. Since the determination value is assigned, it is easy to determine when the variable display content is other than “big hit”. On the other hand, in the outer frame display pattern 126AKC4 in which the display color of the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice is gold, more determinations are made when the variable display content is “big hit” than when it is other than “big hit”. Since a value is assigned, it is easy to determine when the variable display content is “big hit”. Therefore, when the display color of the outer frame partial image is gold by the outer frame display pattern 126AKC4, the big hit reliability and the big hit are higher than when the display color of the outer frame partial image is blue by the outer frame display pattern 126AKC1. Expectation increases. According to the same comparison regarding the number of decision values assigned to the decision result of the outer frame display pattern, if the display color of the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice is gold, the display color is red. The big hit reliability and the big hit expectation are higher than the case. When the display color of the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice is red, the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation are higher than when the display color is green. When the display color of the outer frame partial image in the step-up notice is green, the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation are higher than when the display color is blue.

  FIG. 8-19 (B) shows a configuration example of the step number pattern determination table 126AKT27. When the notice type of “step-up notice” is determined in step 126AKS163 of the notice effect determination process, in step 126AKS165, referring to the step number pattern determination table 126AKT27 based on the variable display content, the step-up notice effect is shown. It is only necessary to be able to determine the step number pattern included in the pattern. In the step number pattern determination table 126AKT27, a determination value that is a numerical value to be compared with a random number value for determining the step number pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the step number pattern according to the variable display contents. For example, in the step number pattern determination table 126AKT27, the number of determination values assigned to the step number pattern 126AKD1 is “200” when the variable display content is “non-reach (lost)”, and the variable display content is “normal (lost). ) ”,“ 75 ”when the variable display content is“ super (losing) ”, and“ 1 ”when the variable display content is“ big hit ”. In contrast, the number of determination values assigned to the step number pattern 126AKD4 is “0” (no assignment) when the variable display content is “non-reach (lost)”, and the variable display content is “normal (lost)”. "10", "75" when the variable display content is "super (losing)", and "200" when the variable display content is "big hit". Thereby, the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation differ depending on the number of stages in which the production mode has changed in the step-up notice. More specifically, the step number pattern 126AKD1 in which the effect mode in the step-up notice is the first stage (no step-up) is used when the variable display content is other than “big hit” rather than “big hit”. Since many determination values are assigned, it is easy to determine when the variable display content is other than “big hit”. On the other hand, in the step number pattern 126AKD4 that changes the effect mode in the step-up notice to the fourth stage, more determination values are assigned when the variable display content is “big hit” than when it is other than “big hit”. Therefore, it is easy to determine when the variable display content is “big hit”. Accordingly, when the step-up notice effect mode changes to the fourth stage due to the step number pattern 126AKD4, the big hit reliability is higher than when the step-up notice effect mode does not change from the first stage due to the step number pattern 126AKD1. And the big hit expectation is high. Regarding the number of judgment values assigned to the determination result of the step number pattern, according to the same comparison, when the presentation mode in the step-up notice changes to the fourth stage, it is a big hit than the case where the stage changes to the third stage. Reliability and jackpot expectations are higher. When the production mode in the step-up notice changes to the third stage, the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation are higher than when the stage changes to the second stage. When the production mode in the step-up notice changes to the second stage, the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation are higher than the case where the effect does not change from the first stage.

  The element transfer effect can be executed in accordance with the determination result in step 126AKS126 when it is determined in step 126AKS125 of the active display change determination process that the display color after change is red or gold. When it is determined in step 126AKS145 of the change determination process that the display color after change is red or gold, it can be executed according to the determination result in step 126AKS146. When the element transfer effect is executed, a step-up notice effect pattern corresponding to the display color after change is determined in step 126AKS162 of the notice effect determination process. In step 126AKS163 of the notice effect determination process, the execution of the step-up notice can be determined using the notice effect determination table 126AKT25. The ratio at which the execution of step-up notice is determined using the notice effect determination table 126AKT25 is different from the ratio at which the final display image is determined as the display images 126AKE3 and 126AKE4 using the final display image determination table 126AKT1. . In particular, when the display result of the variable display is “losing”, it is determined at a high rate to execute the step-up notice. Therefore, the hold display advance notice or active display advance notice that changes the display color to the red or gold hold display or the active display is executed rather than the step-up notice that displays the red or gold effect image. In the case of hitting, the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation are higher.

  FIG. 8-20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of the effect control process as the variable display effect process. In the variable display effect process, for example, based on the timer value of the effect control process timer, it is determined whether or not the special figure change time which is the variable display time corresponding to the change pattern has passed (step 126AKS031). At this time, the variable display time is updated when the timer value of the effect control process timer is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted) and the end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value. What is necessary is just to determine with having passed. If it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed (step 126AKS031; No), it is determined whether or not it is a change effect period (step 126AKS032). The change effect period may be determined in advance in, for example, the effect control pattern (such as the active display change effect control pattern or the hold display change effect control pattern) determined in step 126AKS016 of the variable display start setting process. When the change effect period is determined (step 126AKS032; Yes), control for executing a change effect such as an active display change in the active display notice or a hold display change in the hold display notice is performed (step 126AKS033). In the active display change and the hold display change, the big hit reliability and the big hit expected degree differ depending on the display color after the change of the active display and the hold display. Therefore, the active display advance notice and the hold display advance notice are included in the notice effect that suggests the ratio of controlling to the big hit gaming state as the advantageous state by the display color after the change of the active display or the hold display.

  If it is not the change effect period (step 126AKS032; No), after performing the control in step 126AKS033, it is determined whether or not it is the element transfer effect period (step 126AKS034). The element transfer effect period may be determined in advance in, for example, the effect control pattern (element transfer effect control pattern or the like) determined in step 126AKS016 of the variable display start setting process. If the element transfer effect period is determined (step 126AKS034; Yes), control for executing the element transfer effect is performed (step 126AKS035). When the execution of the element transfer effect is started, the execution of the first notice effect such as a step-up notice may be temporarily stopped. A stop notification effect may be executed so that the player can recognize that the execution of the first notice effect is once stopped. As the execution of the first notice effect is temporarily stopped, the effect image of the stop notification 126AK04 is temporarily displayed in the display area 126AK01 of the image display device 5. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the step-up notice as the first notice effect has temporarily stopped. When the element transfer effect is executed, the display area 126AK01 of the image display device 5 displays an effect image corresponding to the effect mode in the step-up notice as the first notice effect, and the display area of the image display device 5 is displayed. In 126AK02, an effect image corresponding to the effect mode in the active display notice or the hold display notice as the second notice effect is displayed. In this way, it is only necessary that the element transfer effect can be executed by the display corresponding to the step-up notice serving as the first notice effect and the display corresponding to the active display notice or the hold display notice serving as the second notice effect.

  The effect mode in the element transfer effect may be partly or entirely different depending on the specific effect element used in the first notice effect. For example, in response to the case where the display color after the change of the hold display or the active display becomes gold, the element transfer effect when the display color of the outer frame partial image is used in the step-up notice as the first notice effect. Some or all of the colors, patterns, and other effects may be different effects from when red is used as the display color. Thus, when the first notice effect or the second notice effect is executed using a special effect element among the common specific effect elements, part or all of the effect modes in the element transfer effect are also included. Control to be executed may be performed so as to obtain a special effect mode.

  When the element transfer effect is executed, for example, by immediately changing the display color of the active display or the hold display, the second notice effect such as the active display notice or the hold display notice is executed in parallel with the element transfer effect. May be. Alternatively, after the element transfer effect is executed, the second notice effect such as the active display or the hold display is ended by changing the display color of the active display or the hold display after a predetermined period has elapsed. It may be executed later.

  When it is not the element transfer effect period (step 126AKS034; No), after performing the control at step 126AKS035, it is determined whether or not it is the pseudo continuous transfer effect period (step 126AKS036). The pseudo continuous transfer effect period may be determined in advance, for example, in the effect control pattern (eg, pseudo continuous transfer effect control pattern) determined in step 126AKS016 of the variable display start setting process. When it is determined that the pseudo continuous transfer effect period is reached (step 126AKS036; Yes), control for executing the pseudo continuous transfer effect is performed (step 126AKS37). When the execution of the pseudo continuous effect is started, the execution of the notice effect such as the pseudo continuous effect may be temporarily stopped. A stop notification effect may be executed so that the player can recognize that the execution of the notice effect is temporarily stopped. With the execution of the notice effect temporarily stopped, the effect image of the stop notification 126AK04 is temporarily displayed in the display area 126AK01 of the image display device 5. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the progress of the pseudo-continuous effect as the notice effect is once stopped. Further, when the pseudo continuous transfer effect is executed, the display area 126AK01 of the image display device 5 displays an effect image corresponding to a pseudo continuous pattern or the like in the pseudo continuous effect already performed as the notice effect. In the display area 126AK02 of the apparatus 5, an effect image corresponding to a pseudo-continuous pattern or the like in a pseudo-continuous effect as a notice effect that has not yet been executed is displayed. In this way, if the pseudo-continuous transfer effect can be executed by the display corresponding to the pseudo-continuous effect that has already been executed and the display corresponding to the pseudo-continuous effect that has not been executed yet, Good. When the execution of the pseudo continuous transfer effect is finished, for example, the pseudo continuous pattern is displayed in a reduced state at a predetermined position on the screen of the image display device 5, and thereafter, the pseudo continuous variation by the pseudo continuous effect is executed again. It may be notified so that it can be recognized.

  If it is not the pseudo continuous transfer effect period (step 126AKS036; No), or after performing the control in step 126AKS037, it is determined whether it is a notice effect period (step 126AKS038). The notice effect period may be determined in advance in, for example, the effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern or the like) determined in step 126AKS016 of the variable display start setting process. When it is determined that the period is the notice effect period (step 126AKS038; Yes), control for executing the notice effect is performed (step 126AKS039). By performing the control in step 126AKS039, it is only necessary to be able to execute a notice effect according to the notice type, such as a step-up notice, a character notice, and a title notice. When the character notice is executed, the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation are higher than when the step up notice is executed. The big hit reliability and the big hit expectation are higher when the title notice is executed than when the character notice is executed. Further, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are different depending on the production mode in the step-up notice. The jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are different depending on the performance mode in the character notice. Depending on the presentation mode in the title notice, the jackpot reliability and the jackpot expectation are different. By executing such a notice effect, it is possible to suggest a ratio that is controlled to the big hit gaming state as an advantageous state.

  If it is not the notice effect period (step 126AKS038; No), after performing the control in step 126AKS039, it is determined whether or not it is the reach effect period (step 126AKS040). The reach effect period may be determined in advance in, for example, an effect control pattern (such as a special figure change effect control pattern) determined according to the change pattern in step 126AKS016 of the variable display start setting process. When it is determined that the reach effect period is reached (step 126AKS040; Yes), control for executing the reach effect is performed (step 126AKS041). If it is not the reach production period (step 126AKS038; No), or after performing the control in step 126AKS040, for example, based on the setting in the production control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern, etc. After performing the control to execute the effect during the variable display including the display operation (step 126AKS043), the effect process during the variable display is ended. By performing control in step 126AKS043, the pseudo-continuous effect may be executable. When the pseudo continuous effect is executed, the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation are higher than when the pseudo continuous effect is not executed. Further, when the number of executions of the pseudo continuous variation in the pseudo continuous effect is large, the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation are higher than when the number of executions is small. Therefore, the pseudo-continuous effect is included in the notice effect that suggests the proportion controlled to the big hit gaming state as the advantageous state, depending on the presence or absence of execution and the number of executions of the pseudo-continuous variation. When the reach is established and the reach effect is executed, the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation are higher than when the reach is not established and the reach effect is not executed. Further, in the case where the reach is established, the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation are higher when the reach production that is the super reach is executed than when the reach production that is the normal reach is executed. Therefore, the reach effect is included in the notice effect that suggests the proportion controlled to the big hit gaming state as the advantageous state, depending on whether or not it is executed and the effect mode.

  If it is determined in step 126AKS031 that the variable display time has elapsed (step 126AKS031; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step 126AKS043). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command is not received (step 126AKS043; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it do.

  When the symbol confirmation command is received (step 126AKS043; Yes), for example, the final display result is displayed in the decorative symbol variable display such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. Control for deriving and displaying a stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) is displayed (step 126AKS044). At this time, a predetermined fixed time is set as the hit start designation command reception waiting time (step 126AKS045). Also, after the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step 126AKS046), the effect process during variable display is ended.

  In this embodiment, the notice effect in a narrow sense includes a step-up notice, a character notice, and a title notice that are executed according to the notice effect pattern determined in steps 126AKS163 to 126AKS165 of the notice effect determination process. On the other hand, the notice effect in a broad sense only needs to be an effect that can suggest the ratio controlled to the big hit gaming state as an advantageous state, in addition to the active display notice and the hold display notice, Reach production can be included. Furthermore, element transfer effects and pseudo-continuous transfer effects can also be included in the notice effect in a broad sense in that the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation are higher when executed than when not executed.

  The step-up notice, character notice, and title notice are based on the variable display contents corresponding to the combination of the variable pattern indicated by the variable pattern designation command and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. Presence / absence and notice type are determined. On the other hand, in the active display advance notice and the hold display advance notice, the final display image is determined based on the winning determination result shown in the winning determination result command, and the combination of the pre-change image and the final display image is determined. The presence or absence of execution and the change pattern are determined. In the pseudo continuous effect, whether or not to execute the pseudo continuous effect is determined in response to the determination of the variation pattern capable of executing the pseudo continuous variation one to three times as the determination result of the variation pattern. In this way, various effects included in the notice effect in a broad sense can be classified into different notice types depending on the execution mode. The execution mode for classifying the notice effect into a plurality of notice types includes the execution condition, execution period, execution ratio, effect mode when executed, or a combination of some or all of these, What is necessary is just to be able to distinguish and recognize that the person is a different notice type.

  FIG. 8-21 shows the execution timing of various effects according to the presence or absence of the element transfer effect. Here, FIG. 8-21 (A) is the execution timing of the change and stop in the variable display of the decorative symbols. 8-21 (B1) to (B2) are execution timings of step-up notice, active display change due to active display notice, and hold display change due to hold display notice corresponding to the case where the element transfer effect is not executed. FIGS. 8-21 (C1) to (C2) show a step-up notice, a change in active display according to the element transfer effect, and a hold display according to the element transfer effect corresponding to the case where the element transfer effect is executed. This is the change execution timing. In this execution example, the display of the in-frame partial image changes step by step from the first step to the fourth step as a step-up notice.

  In the case where the element transfer effect is not executed, after the change is started in the variable display of the decorative design, the execution of the step-up notice is started, which becomes the first step in the period D11, the second step in the period D12, and the period D13. Is the third step, and the period D14 is the fourth step. Further, when the active display advance notice is executed, the display image in the active display is changed by executing the active display change effect in the period D15 started at the same timing as the step-up notice period D11. The previous image is changed to the changed image. Even when the hold display advance notice is executed, the display image in the hold display is changed from the pre-change image by executing the hold display change effect at D16 started at the same timing as the step-up notice period D11. The image is changed to a post-change image. When both the active display notice and the hold display notice are executed during one variable display, the execution timing is determined so that the period D15 and the period D16 are different periods that do not include the same period. May be. Alternatively, in the period D15 and the period D16 including the same period, a change effect common to the active display notice and the hold display notice is executed, so that the display images in the active display and the hold display change from the respective images before the change. It may be changed to a later image.

  In the case where the element transfer effect is executed, after the variation is started in the variable display of the decorative design, the execution of the step-up notice is started. This period D22 is the second step. Thereafter, in the period D23, the third step is performed. During the execution, the period D24 is reached, and the execution of the element transfer effect is started. After the step-up notice is executed up to the third step in the period D23, the execution of the element transfer effect is started in the period D24, so that the player is among the effect forms of the step-up notice that becomes the first notice effect. For example, it is possible to sufficiently recognize that the first notice effect has been executed using the specific effect element such that the display color of the outer frame partial image is gold. When the execution of the element transfer effect is started, the progress of the step-up notice is temporarily stopped. When the display image for active display is changed by the element transfer effect, the display image for active display is changed from the pre-change image to the post-change image by executing the element transfer effect in the period D24. When the display image of the hold display is changed by the element transfer effect, the display image of the hold display is changed from the pre-change image to the post-change image by executing the element transfer effect in the period D24. When the element transfer effect in the period D24 ends, the progress of the step-up notice once stopped is resumed, and the fourth step is performed in the period D25.

  FIG. 8-22 shows a specific example when the element transfer effect is executed. FIGS. 8-22 (A) to (H) show effects when the display image of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” in the first hold display area 126AKB1 is changed by executing the element transfer effect. The displays 126AK101 to 126AK108 are shown. In this case, for the hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” in the first hold display area 126AKB1, the final display image is determined as the display image 126AKE4 in step 126AKS003 of the prefetching advance notice setting process, and the hold display change determination process is performed. In step 126AKS144, it is determined that the display change pattern 126AKG04 is set, and the display color is changed from white to gold. As a result, in step 126AKS145 of the hold display change determination process, since the display color after change is gold, the process proceeds to step 126AKS146 and is determined to be “with effect” to execute the element transfer effect. Thereafter, in step 126AKS161 of the notice effect determination process, since it is determined that there is an element change effect, the process proceeds to step 126AKS162, and step up including the outer frame display pattern 126AKC4 as the step up notice effect pattern according to the display color after change. A notice effect pattern is determined.

  Based on these determinations and the like, when the decorative symbols are variably displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as in the effect display 126AK101, execution of the step-up notice starts corresponding to the period D21. Is done. In the effect display 126AK101 corresponding to the period D21, an in-frame partial image corresponding to the first step is displayed, and an effect image with a display color of gold is displayed as the outer frame partial image by the outer frame display pattern 126AKC4. Thereafter, in the period D22, as in the effect display 126AK102, the display is switched to the display of the in-frame partial image corresponding to the second step. At this time, as the outer frame partial image, an effect image whose display color is golden is displayed as in the first step. In the period D23, the display is switched to the display of the in-frame partial image corresponding to the third step, as in the effect display 126AK103. In the period D24 following the period D23, the execution of the element transfer effect is started, and an effect image in the element transfer effect is displayed as in the effect display 126AK104. When the execution of the element transfer effect is started, the progress of the step-up notice is temporarily stopped. In the element transfer effect, the effect image used for the step-up notice or the hold display notice may be enlarged and displayed. Thereby, when the element transfer effect is executed, the hold display notice is executed using the specific effect element, and the hold display change is executed by the hold display notice without executing the element transfer effect. More than the case, it can be suggested by a presentation mode that is easily recognized by the player.

  When the element transfer effect ends, a specific effect element such as the display color of the outer frame partial image used for the step-up notice is transferred and used as the active display or hold display color, as in the effect display 126AK105. It may be notified by displaying an effect image or the like. The effect display 126AK105 indicates that the gold display color used in the outer frame partial image of the step-up notice corresponding to the outer frame display pattern 126AKC4 has been transferred as the display color after the change of the hold display “Completed gold transfer” The display of the effect image which alert | reports the message of "!!!!" is included. Also, in the effect of informing that the display color after change of the hold display is gold, as an effect mode that is emphasized by a combination of the enlarged display of the effect image corresponding to the hold display and the display of the effect image notifying the message Also good. Thereby, when the element transfer effect is executed, the hold display notice is executed using the specific effect element, and the hold display change is executed by the hold display notice without executing the element transfer effect. More than the case, it can be suggested by a presentation mode that is easily recognized by the player. In this way, the execution of the element transfer effect is completed as in the effect display 126AK106. Further, when the period D25 is reached, the in-frame partial image corresponding to the fourth step of the step-up notice is displayed as in the effect display 126AK107, and the display color is displayed as the outer frame partial image by the outer frame display pattern 126AKC4. A golden effect image may be displayed. In the effect display 126AK108, the variable display of the decorative symbols is a reach form, and reach is established.

  As described above, when the hold display change pattern 126AKG04 for changing the display color of the hold display from white to gold is determined, it is possible to determine whether or not to execute the element transfer effect. Based on the above, the step-up notice effect pattern including the outer frame display pattern 126AKC4 is determined. As a result, a step-up notice for displaying a golden effect image as the outer frame partial image is executed, and the element transfer effect is executed when the step-up notice is being executed. In this element transfer effect, the gold display color used for the outer frame partial image for the step-up notice is transferred as the display color after the change of the hold display, so that the display image of the hold display changes to a specific display image. What is necessary is just to be able to suggest by the effect mode that the player can easily recognize, rather than when the hold display advance notice is executed without the element transfer effect being executed. In addition, in the element transfer effect when the display image of the active display is changed, the gold display color used for the outer frame partial image of the step-up notice is transferred as the display color after the change of the active display. It is only necessary to be able to suggest that the display image to be displayed changes to a specific display image by an effect mode that can be recognized by the player, rather than when the active display advance notice is executed without executing the element transfer effect.

  FIG. 8-23 shows the execution timing of the pseudo continuous transfer effect. Here, FIG. 8-23 (A) is the execution timing of the change and stop in the variable display of the decorative symbols. FIG. 8-23 (B) is the execution timing of the pseudo continuous transfer effect. In this execution example, after the pseudo continuous variation is executed twice as the pseudo continuous effect, the variable display of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode. After the variation is started in the variable display of the decorative symbols, and after all the symbol variations that are the first variation are executed, the temporary variation is temporarily stopped, for example, a combination of decorative symbols including pseudo-continuous symbols. Subsequently, the entire symbol variation is executed again by the first pseudo continuous variation which becomes the re-variable display. Corresponding to the first quasi-continuous fluctuation, the period D31 starts, and execution of the quasi-continuous transfer effect is started. Since the variable display is temporarily stopped by the temporary stop mode such as the pseudo continuous pattern, the execution of the pseudo continuous transfer effect is started in the period D31 in accordance with the first pseudo continuous variation. It can be fully recognized that the notice effect by the execution of the pseudo continuous variation such as the temporary stop of the continuous symbol has been executed. When the execution of the pseudo continuous transfer effect is started, it may be notified that the progress of the pseudo continuous effect has been temporarily stopped. By executing the pseudo continuous transfer effect in the period D31, it is possible to suggest that the pseudo continuous variation in the pseudo continuous effect is executed again. When the quasi-continuous transfer effect in the period D31 ends, in the period D32 until it temporarily stops in the temporary stop mode, it may be notified that the quasi-continuous variation is executed again by displaying an effect image or the like.

  FIG. 8-24 shows a specific example when the pseudo continuous transfer effect is executed. 8A to 24H show the case where the pseudo continuous transfer effect is executed when the variable display is executed by the variation pattern in which the pseudo continuous variation is executed twice by the pseudo continuous effect. Effect displays 126AK201 to 126AK208 are shown. In this case, in step 126AKS102 of the pseudo continuous transfer effect determining process, since the pseudo continuous variation is two or more times, the process proceeds to step 126AKS103, and it is determined to be “with effect” for executing the pseudo continuous transfer effect. In step 126AKS104, in response to “there is an effect”, the process proceeds to step 126AKS105, and a pseudo continuous transfer effect pattern is determined.

  Based on these determinations and the like, after the decorative design is variably displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as in the effect display 126AK201, the combination of the decorative design including the pseudo-continuous design as in the effect display 126AK202. Is stopped and the variable display is temporarily stopped in a temporary stop mode. Thereafter, when the first pseudo continuous variation is started, execution of the pseudo continuous transfer effect is started in the period D31, and an effect image in the pseudo continuous transfer effect is displayed as in the effect display 126AKS203. When the execution of the pseudo continuous transfer effect is started, it may be notified that the progress of the pseudo continuous effect is temporarily stopped. In the pseudo-continuous transfer effect, an effect image of a pseudo-continuous pattern used for the pseudo-continuous effect may be enlarged and displayed. Thereby, when the pseudo continuous transfer effect is executed, the pseudo continuous variation in the pseudo continuous effect is executed again by an effect mode that is easier for the player to recognize than when the pseudo continuous transfer effect is not executed. It becomes possible to suggest.

  When the pseudo continuous transfer effect ends, it may be notified by displaying an effect image or the like that a specific effect element such as a pseudo continuous symbol is transferred and used as effect display 126AK204. In the effect display 126AK204, the pseudo continuous symbol stopped and displayed as a temporary stop for executing the first pseudo continuous variation is used for the stop display as a temporary stop for executing the second pseudo continuous variation. Includes a display of an effect image for informing a message of “pseudo continuous transfer completed!” Indicating that the image has been transferred. Further, in the effect of informing the transfer of the pseudo-continuous symbols, an effect mode that is emphasized by a combination of the enlarged display of the effect image corresponding to the pseudo-continuous symbols and the display of the effect image notifying the message may be used. As a result, when the pseudo-continuous transfer effect is executed, it is possible to suggest that the pseudo-continuous variation in the pseudo-continuous effect is executed again by an effect mode that the player can recognize. On the other hand, when the pseudo continuous transfer effect is not executed, the player cannot recognize or difficult to recognize that the pseudo continuous variation in the pseudo continuous effect is executed again. Therefore, when the pseudo continuous transfer effect is executed, it is suggested that the pseudo continuous variation in the pseudo continuous effect is executed again by an effect mode that is easily recognized by the player than when the pseudo continuous transfer effect is not executed. It becomes possible. In this way, following the end of the execution of the pseudo continuous transfer effect, when the period D32 is reached, an effect image corresponding to the pseudo continuous pattern is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as in the effect display 126AK205. Is displayed at a predetermined position. With such a display, the player may be able to notify that the pseudo continuous variation suggested to be executed again by the pseudo continuous transfer effect has not been executed yet and has been put on hold. In the effect display 126AK206, in order to execute the pseudo continuous variation suggested by the pseudo continuous transfer effect, the variable display is temporarily stopped in a temporary stop mode. Subsequently, in the effect display 126AK207, the second pseudo continuous variation is executed. In the effect display 126AK208, the variable display of the decorative symbols is the reach mode, and the reach is established.

  As described above, when it is determined that the variation pattern for executing the pseudo continuous variation twice or more in the pseudo continuous effect, it is possible to determine whether or not to execute the pseudo continuous transfer effect. Based on this, a pseudo continuous transfer effect pattern is determined. Thus, the pseudo continuous transfer effect is executed when at least one pseudo continuous variation is executed in the pseudo continuous effect. In this quasi-continuous transfer effect, the quasi-continuous design used for the temporary stop for executing the quasi-continuous variation is transferred as a quasi-continuous design for executing the quasi-continuous variation from the next time on. It is only necessary that the player can suggest that the pseudo-continuous variation is executed again by an effect mode that the player can easily recognize than when the pseudo-continuous transfer effect is not executed. For example, the notice effect may include a pseudo-announce notice that gives a notice of the rate at which the pseudo-continuous variation in the pseudo-continuous effect is executed. Even in a case where such a pseudo-continuous advance notice can be executed, the pseudo-continuous transfer effect is executed again, so that the pseudo-continuous variation in the pseudo-continuous effect is executed again. It is only necessary that the player can make a suggestion by using a presentation mode that is easier to recognize than when consecutive notices are executed.

  The display mode, display position, display color, display period, display change speed, display change speed, display change range, display change range, display movement range, etc., voice, light emission, etc. It is sufficient that the player can easily recognize by changing an arbitrary aspect such as a combination with the operation of the movable member. In the case of a display target that is recognized by the player by displaying the effect image, at least a predetermined partial shape among the appearances of the display target, such as a shape, a pattern, and a color that generally configure the display target, Any pattern or color may be used as long as it is easy for a player to recognize by being different from the overall or partial shape, pattern, or color of another display target.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and is shown in the above embodiment so that at least one problem in the prior art can be solved. A part of the configuration may be provided.

  As a specific example, the above embodiment has been described on the assumption that an element transfer effect can be executed and a pseudo continuous transfer effect can be executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the pseudo continuous transfer effect is not executed, the first notice effect is executed using the specific effect element by executing the element transfer effect. In addition, it may be possible to suggest that the second notice effect is executed using the specific effect element. Even in this case, it is possible to suggest that the second notice effect having a different notice type from the executed first notice effect is executed using a specific effect element common to the first notice effect. By doing so, you can improve the game entertainment.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the step-up notice is executed as the first notice effect, the element transfer effect is executed. It demonstrated as what can suggest that it becomes the production | presentation aspect using a common specific production | presentation element. On the other hand, the notice effect that becomes the first notice effect or the second notice effect may be any notice effect that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, as the first notice effect, when a notice effect included in any of the notice types that can be determined in step 126 AKS 163 of the notice effect determination process, such as a character notice or a title notice, is executed in addition to the step-up notice. Element transfer effects may be executed. Also in this case, when the execution of the element transfer effect is started, the progress of the character notice or title notice may be temporarily stopped. Even if the common specific effect element is used according to the notice type of the notice effect executed as the first notice effect, the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation degree of the notice effect executed as the second notice effect are different. May be. For example, when the title notice is being executed as the first notice effect, even if the display color of the effect image is a common red or gold color, the element transfer effect is executed, and the active display notice or change to the display color is held. When the display notice is executed, the big hit reliability and the big hit expectation may be higher than when the character notice is executed as the first notice effect. In addition, when the character notice is being executed as the first notice effect, even if the display color of the effect image is a common red or gold color, the element transfer effect is executed and the active display notice or the change to the display color is performed. When the hold display advance notice is executed, the big hit reliability or the big hit expectation degree may be higher than when the step-up notice is executed as the first advance notice effect. For example, in step 126AKS162 of the notice effect determination process, any one of the step-up notice, the character notice, and the title notice is selected as the first notice effect at a ratio according to whether the display result of the variable display is “lost” or “big hit”. It may be determined whether to execute as More specifically, when the display result of the variable display is “losing”, the ratio determined for the step-up notice is the highest, and the ratio determined for the character notice is higher than the ratio determined for the step-up notice. The first notice effect may be determined so that the ratio determined to be the title notice is the lowest. On the other hand, when the display result of the variable display is “big hit”, the ratio determined in the title notice is the highest, the ratio determined in the character notice is lower than the ratio determined in the title notice, The first notice effect may be determined so that the ratio determined for the up notice is the lowest. Thereby, when the element transfer effect is executed, the expectation controlled to the big hit gaming state as the advantageous state is changed according to the notice type of the notice effect that has been executed as the first notice effect. It is possible to improve amusement interest by executing various effects.

  The element transfer effect is executed when the active display advance notice or the hold display advance notice is executed as the first advance notice effect. It may be possible to suggest that an effect mode using a specific effect element is used. In this case, the step-up notice executed using the specific effect element has a higher hit reliability and the expected value of the big hit than the active display notice and the hold display notice executed using the specific effect element. I just need it. As a result, the element transfer effect is executed, and by implying the execution of the step-up notice using the specific effect element, it is possible to prevent the player's sense of expectation from being lowered and improve the game entertainment.

  The timing at which the element transfer effect and the pseudo continuous transfer effect are executed may be any timing set according to the timing at which the notice effect is executed. For example, when the step-up notice is being executed as the first notice effect, the execution of the element transfer effect may be started while the effect image corresponding to the first step is being displayed. Alternatively, the execution of the pseudo continuous transfer effect may be started with the start of the second pseudo continuous variation in the pseudo continuous effect. After the execution of the notice effect, the element transfer effect and the pseudo continuous transfer effect may be executed after the rewind notification effect for notifying that the notice effect is rewound.

  In step 126AKS162 of the notice effect determination process, it may be possible to determine a special notice effect pattern different from the case where the element transfer effect is not executed in response to the case where the element transfer effect is executed. For example, as a special step-up notice effect pattern, a notice effect pattern that enables an effect image to be displayed as an effect display in addition to the display of the outer frame partial image and the inner frame partial image may be determined. It is not limited to the step-up notice, and even if an arbitrary notice effect such as a character notice or a title notice becomes the first notice effect, a special notice effect pattern can be determined when the element transfer effect is executed. It is good. As a result, when the element transfer effect is executed, the first notice effect is executed in a special effect mode, so that an appropriate effect is executed so as to increase the player's expectation for the element transfer effect. It is possible to improve game entertainment.

(Explanation regarding problem solving means and effects of feature 126AK)
A gaming machine that can execute a game, such as a pachinko gaming machine 1, and that can execute a plurality of notice effects with different notice types, such as a step-up notice, a hold display notice, and an active display notice, for example, step 126AKS033, The notice effect means such as the effect control CPU 120 that executes 126AKS039, and the special suggestion effect means that can execute the special suggestion effect related to the notice effect such as the effect control CPU 120 that executes step 126AKS035, for example, For example, a first notice effect of the first notice type such as a step-up notice among the notice types, and a second notice effect of the second notice type such as a hold display notice or an active display notice among the notice types, for example, display. Can be performed using common specific production elements such as red or gold The special suggestion effect means indicates that when the first notice effect is executed using the specific effect element as the special suggestion effect, the second notice effect is executed using the specific effect element, for example, as a display example. 126AKX1 can be suggested, for example, using the specific effect element rather than the case where the first notice effect is executed using the specific effect element by the final display image determination table 126AKT11 and the outer frame display pattern determination table 126AKT26. When the second notice effect is executed, the degree of expectation of being controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player is higher. Thereby, game entertainment can be improved by performing suitable production.

  The special suggestion effect means can execute the special suggestion effect by a display corresponding to the first notice effect such as a display area 126AK01 and a display corresponding to the second notice effect such as a display area 126AK02. I just need it. Thereby, an appropriate special suggestion effect can be executed.

  When the special suggestion effect is being executed, for example, as indicated by the stop notification 126AK04, the execution of the first notice effect may be temporarily stopped. Thereby, the special suggestion effect can be appropriately executed.

  For example, when it is determined in steps 126AKS124 to 126AKS126 that the second notice effect is to be executed using the specific effect element, it is possible to decide to execute the special suggestion effect, and the first notice corresponding to the execution of the special suggestion effect. In the variable display in which the effect is executed, for example, as in the case of Yes in step 126AKS161, the other notice effect in which the expected degree of advantageous state advantageous to the player is the specific expected degree may not be executed. Thereby, the special suggestion effect can be appropriately executed.

  For example, when the notice effect is executed using the specific effect element according to whether or not the special suggestion effect is executed by the transfer effect determination table 126AKT21, the degree of expectation that is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player is obtained. May be different. Thereby, an appropriate special suggestion effect can be executed.

  The notice effect unit can execute the first notice effect and the second notice effect using any one of a plurality of common effect elements such as a display color of blue, green, red, gold, and the like. Among common effect elements such as No in 126 AKS 125 and No in step S126 AKS 145, a common effect element whose expectation level controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player is lower than the specific effect element is used. When the first notice effect is being executed, the special suggestion effect may not be executed. Thereby, the special suggestion effect can be appropriately executed.

(Explanation regarding problem solving means and effects of feature 127AK)
The special suggestion effect means can suggest that the notice effect is executed again when the notice effect is executed, for example, display example 126AKX2 as the special suggest effect, for example, a pseudo continuous shooting effect or the like. For example, the first suggestion effect using a specific effect element such as the display example 126AKX1 as the first suggestion effect means such as the CPU 120 for effect control executing the step 126AKS037 and the special suggestion effect. Is executed, it is possible to suggest that the second notice effect is executed using the specific effect element, for example, the second suggestion effect such as the element transfer effect is executed, for example, the effect control for executing step 126AKS035 Second suggestion producing means such as CPU 120 for use, for example, variation pattern determination tables 126AKT01-126A The T03 and final display image determination table 126AKT11, depending on which is executed the first suggestion effect and the second suggested effect, expectation controlled Advantageously advantageous state for the player is different. Thereby, game entertainment can be improved by performing suitable production.

  The special suggestion effect means can execute the second suggestion effect by a display corresponding to the first notice effect such as a display area 126AK01 and a display corresponding to the second notice effect such as a display area 126AK02. If it is. Thereby, an appropriate special suggestion effect can be executed.

  When the second suggestion effect is being executed, the execution of the first notice effect may be temporarily stopped, for example, as indicated by the stop notification 126AK04. Thereby, the special suggestion effect can be appropriately executed.

  For example, when it is determined in steps 126AKS124 to 126AKS126 that the second notice effect is to be executed using the specific effect element, it is possible to determine that the second suggestion effect is to be executed, which corresponds to the execution of the second suggestion effect. In a variable display in which one notice effect is executed, even if another notice effect whose expected degree of advantageous state advantageous to the player is a specific expectation is not executed, as in the case of Yes in step 126AKS161, for example. Good. Thereby, the special suggestion effect can be appropriately executed.

  For example, when the notice effect is executed using the specific effect element according to whether or not the second suggestion effect is executed by the transfer effect determination table 126AKT21, the degree of expectation that is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player May be different. Thereby, an appropriate special suggestion effect can be executed.

  The notice effect unit can execute the first notice effect and the second notice effect using any one of a plurality of common effect elements such as a display color of blue, green, red, gold, and the like. Among common effect elements such as No in 126 AKS 125 and No in step S126 AKS 145, a common effect element whose expectation level controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player is lower than the specific effect element is used. In the case where the first notice effect is being executed, the second suggestion effect may not be executed. Thereby, the special suggestion effect can be appropriately executed.

(Explanation regarding problem solving means and effects of feature 128AK)
A gaming machine capable of executing a game, such as a pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, capable of executing a plurality of notice effects with different notice types such as a step-up notice, a hold display notice, and an active display notice, for example, step 126AKS033, The notice effect means such as the effect control CPU 120 that executes 126AKS039, and the special suggestion effect means that can execute the special suggestion effect related to the notice effect such as the effect control CPU 120 that executes step 126AKS035, for example, For example, a first notice effect of the first notice type such as a step-up notice among the notice types, and a second notice effect of the second notice type such as a hold display notice or an active display notice among the notice types, for example, display. Can be performed using common specific production elements such as red or gold The special suggestion effect means indicates that when the first notice effect is executed using the specific effect element as the special suggestion effect, the second notice effect is executed using the specific effect element, for example, as a display example. Like 126AKX1, it can be suggested by a presentation mode that is easily recognized by the player. Thereby, game entertainment can be improved by performing suitable production.

  The notice effect means can execute a state change effect that can change the effect state, such as a step-up notice effect according to the step number patterns 126AKD1 to 126AKD4, for example, and when the special suggestion effect is executed. For example, as indicated by the stop notification 126AK04, the change in the state change effect may be temporarily stopped. Thereby, an appropriate special suggestion effect can be executed.

  When the special suggestion effect is executed, for example, an effect image used for the notice effect such as display of display areas 126AK01 and 126AK02 may be enlarged and displayed. Thereby, an appropriate special suggestion effect can be executed.

  When the special suggestion effect is executed, for example, an effect mode in which an effect portion indicating a specific effect element, such as effect execution examples 126AK105 and 126AK204, is emphasized may be used. Thereby, an appropriate special suggestion effect can be executed.

  For example, when the notice effect is executed using the specific effect element according to whether or not the special suggestion effect is executed by the transfer effect determination table 126AKT21, the degree of expectation that is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player is obtained. May be different. Thereby, an appropriate special suggestion effect can be executed.

  The notice effect unit can execute the first notice effect and the second notice effect using any one of a plurality of common effect elements such as a display color of blue, green, red, gold, and the like. Among common effect elements such as No in 126 AKS 125 and No in step S126 AKS 145, a common effect element whose expectation level controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player is lower than the specific effect element is used. When the first notice effect is being executed, the special suggestion effect may not be executed. Thereby, the special suggestion effect can be appropriately executed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 100 ... Game control microcomputer 120 ... Production control CPU
126AKA1 ... active display area 126AKB1 ... first hold display area 126AKB2 ... second hold display area 126AKX1, 126AKX2 ... display examples 126AK01, 126AK02 ... display area

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of executing a game,
Notice effect means capable of executing a plurality of notice effects with different notice types;
Special suggestion directing means capable of executing a special suggestion effect related to the notice effect,
The notice effect means can execute the first notice effect of the first notice type of the notice type using a specific effect element common to the second notice effect of the second notice type of the notice type,
The special suggestion producing means is
As the special suggestion effect, when the notice effect is executed, a first suggestion effect unit that executes a first suggestion effect that can suggest that the notice effect is executed again;
As the special suggestion effect, when the first notice effect is executed using the specific effect element, a second suggestion effect that can suggest that the second notice effect is executed using the specific effect element. A second suggestion effect means for executing
Depending on which of the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect is executed, the degree of expectation controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player is different.
A gaming machine characterized by that.