JP2020081159A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To be able to increase interest in a game.SOLUTION: In a specific performance state in which the degree of expectation in which a game state is controlled to an advantageous state is higher than that in a normal performance state, the number of colors of at least a part of a display target that is displayed on display means and includes at least a specific display is displayed less than that in the normal performance state. When a change performance is executed in the normal performance state, at least the display color of the specific display is changed to the display color according to the degree of expectation in which the game state is controlled to the advantageous state. On the other hand, when a change performance is executed in a specific performance state, the specific performance state is shifted to the normal performance state when the display color of the specific display is changed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9-25

Description

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

As a game machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a start condition is satisfied by winning the game medium in a prize area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, a plurality of types of identification are made. Information is variably displayed on the variably display device (hereinafter, also referred to as “fluctuation” or “variable display”), and whether or not a predetermined game value is given is determined based on the display result. There are gaming machines that have improved In such a gaming machine, when the stop symbol mode when the variable display of the display symbols in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display mode, an advantageous state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player is obtained. For example, a gaming machine that has been in the jackpot game state has a special electric prize called a special winning opening or attacker in an open state, and continuously provides a player with a state in which it is extremely easy to win a game ball. To do. In such a gaming machine, various types of effects for notifying the player of the degree of expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state are executed before the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed.

As such a gaming machine, for example, there is one that reduces the number of colors to be used and executes an effect in a monochrome mode (for example, Patent Document 1).

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However, in the gaming machine in Patent Document 1, the number of colors is simply reduced, so there is room for improvement in terms of improving the interest of the game.

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 can improve the interest of the game.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention,
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be variably displayed and can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A specific display unit capable of displaying a specific display related to the variable display on the display unit (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that performs a hold display or an active display),
Change effect executing means capable of executing a change effect for changing the display color of the specific display (for example, effect control CPU 120 for executing the processing of 074AKS035),
The display color of the specific display varies depending on the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state (for example, when the active display (including the case of changing in the hold display stage) changes up to the “red” stage. , The variable display result is always a "big hit", etc.,
There is a normal effect state, and a specific effect state that is a performance state that can be shifted from the normal effect state and in which the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is higher than the normal effect state (for example, executing monochrome effect). In that case, the expectation that the variable display result will be a big hit is higher than the case where monochrome production is not executed),
The specific effect state is an effect state in which the number of colors of at least a part of the display target including at least the specific display, which is displayed on the display unit, is displayed less than the normal effect state (for example, effect This is an effect of changing the target image displayed on the image display device 3 to a monochrome mode by performing monochrome output processing on the side of the control board 12, and is used when displaying a previously stored effect image. The number of colors to be displayed is the number of colors displayed with a smaller number of colors than the normal rendering state),
When the change effect execution means executes the change effect in the normal effect state, while changing the display color of the specific display to a display color according to the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state, When the change effect is executed in the specific effect state, the specific effect state is changed to the normal effect state when the display color of the specific display is changed (for example, in the process of step 075AKS015). The timing immediately after the determined change timing is set as the end timing of the monochrome effect),
It is characterized by

With such a configuration, the effect patterns can be diversified and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above,
The change effect includes a success pattern that changes the display color of the specific display (for example, change effect of the success mode) and a failure pattern that does not change the display color of the specific display (for example, change of the failure mode). Production etc.),
When the change effect is executed in the specific effect state, the change effect of the success pattern is executed, and the display color of the specific display is a display color according to the degree of expectation that is controlled to the advantageous state. When it becomes, the specific effect state is shifted to the normal effect state (for example, the timing immediately after the change effect of the success mode is performed and the display mode of the active display is changed is the end timing of the monochrome effect, etc.),
You may do it.

With such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize that the display color of the specific display has changed, and improve the enjoyment of the game.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (2) above,
The specific display means can display, as the specific display, a corresponding display corresponding to the variable display being executed and a hold display corresponding to the variable display which has not been started yet (for example, active display or hold display). Can be displayed),
When the specific effect state is controlled at the timing when the hold display is displayed, a variable display corresponding to the hold display is performed and the corresponding display is displayed, and then the change effect of the success pattern is executed. , A transition from the specific effect state to the normal effect state (for example, the monochrome effect is started at the timing when the game medium is won, and the timing immediately after the success effect change effect for the active display is executed is the monochrome effect end timing. Etc.),
You may do it.

With such a configuration, it is possible to easily recognize that the display color of the specific display has changed, and improve the enjoyment of the game.

(4) In the gaming machine described in (3) above,
The correspondence display change timing includes a plurality of timings including a first timing (for example, timing A) and a second timing (for example, timing C) after the first timing,
The expectation of being controlled to the advantageous state is higher when the change effect of the success pattern is executed at the second timing than at the first timing (e.g., the slower the changing timing is, the larger the jackpot expectation is. Is higher),
You may do it.

With such a configuration, the effect patterns can be diversified and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

(5) In the gaming machine described in (4) above,
In the specific effect state, the rate of executing the change effect of the effect pattern at the second timing is higher than in the non-specific effect state (for example, when the display mode of the active display changes In the production state, the proportion determined by the timing C is higher than in the normal production state),
You may do it.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the feeling of expectation for the specific effect state.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of a timer interrupt process for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing in game control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a starting winning determination processing. It is a flowchart showing an example of the random number determination process at the time of winning. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change pattern setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the fluctuation pattern determination table according to a variable display result. It is a flow chart which shows an example of command analysis processing. It is a figure showing the example of composition of the command buffer at the time of starting winning. It is the explanation drawing which explains one example of the production control command which is received on the production control baseplate side, and the processing contents which are executed with command analysis processing according to the received production control command. It is a flow chart which shows an example of pre-reading notice setting processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an active display mode determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the display mode change pattern determination table when the number of reservations is four. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the display mode change pattern determination table when the number of reservations is four. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the display mode change pattern determination table when the number of reservations is three. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the display mode change pattern determination table when the number of reservations is three. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the display mode change pattern determination table when the number of reservations is two. It is a flow chart which shows an example of monochrome production setting processing. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of execution of monochrome production. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the end timing of monochrome production. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change effect setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production processing during variable display. It is the figure which shows the production operation example when the monochrome production and the change production are executed. It is the figure which shows the production operation example when the monochrome production and the change production are executed. It is a flow chart which shows an example of pre-reading notice setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a monochrome production etc. setting processing. It is a figure which shows an example of a display mode change pattern determination table and an active display change timing determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of change effect setting processing. It is a figure which shows an example of a change pattern determination table. It is the figure which shows the production operation example when the monochrome production and the change production are executed. It is the flowchart which shows a part of production control process treatment. It is a flow chart which shows pre-reading notice setting processing. It is a figure which shows the determination rate of the display pattern of a pre-reading notice production. It is a flowchart which shows a variable display start setting process. It is a flow chart which shows suggestion production decision processing during rear part variable display. It is a figure which shows the determination rate and the effect pattern of the effect performed as a suggestion effect during rear variable display. It is a figure which shows the determination rate of the production pattern of a big hit suggestive production. It is a figure which shows the determination rate of the production pattern of setting suggestion production. It is a flow chart which shows suggestion production decision processing during front part variable display. It is a figure which shows the determination rate of the production|presentation performed as a suggestion production during front variable display, a production pattern, and an execution expectation degree. It is a figure which shows the determination rate of the production pattern of character production, the determination rate of the production pattern of timer production, and the content of each production pattern of timer production. It is a figure which shows the production execution period in the variable display of super reach. It is a figure showing an effect mode in variable display of super reach. It is a figure showing an effect mode in variable display of super reach. It is a figure showing an effect mode in variable display of super reach. It is a figure which shows the execution determination rate as a front part variable display suggestion effect of the character effect and timer effect in a modification, and the execution expectation degree of setting suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the hold storage display and effect image in a modification. It is a figure which shows the execution period of the setting suggestion production by the variable display of the normal reach, the non-shortening non-reach, and the short non-reach in the modification.

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

(Structure of pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot into the game area by being shot from a predetermined hitting ball launching device.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a variable display (also called a special drawing game) of special symbols (also called a special drawing) as a plurality of types of special identification information is provided. There is provided a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B. 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 pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

The “variable display” of the special symbol is, for example, variably displaying a plurality of types of special symbols (the same applies to other symbols described later). The fluctuation includes update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement/reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the variation of the special symbol or 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, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scroll-displayed or updated and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. Note that the variation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed in a blinking manner. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derived or derived display) as a display result (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be referred to as a variable display or a variable.

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

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include 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 drawing game and the second special drawing game, a decorative pattern as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern (a pattern showing numbers or the like) Variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special drawing game or the second special drawing game, the decorative pattern is variably displayed (for example, up and down) in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Direction scroll display and update display). Note that the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronization are collectively referred to as simply variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying a pending display corresponding to a variable display whose execution is suspended and an active display corresponding to a variable display being executed. The hold display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display corresponding display corresponding to the variable display.

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

In addition, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B, which are configured to include a plurality of LEDs, are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A indicates the number of LEDs to be lit. The first pending storage number is displayed by, and the second pending display unit 25B displays the second pending storage 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 device 6A forms a first starting winning hole which is always kept in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When the game balls enter the first start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls can be paid out and the first special figure game can be started.

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

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four places on the left and right lower sides of the game area), there are provided general winning openings 10 which are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when one of the general winning openings 10 is entered, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

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

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for special electric auditors) is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening, and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning hole. On the other hand, in the special variable winning a prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the ON state, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball easily enters the special winning opening. Become.

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

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

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a normal symbol display device 20 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display device 20 includes a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs a variable display of a normal symbol as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from the special symbol. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The normal pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such variable display of ordinary symbols is also called a universal symbol game.

On the left side of the image display device 5, a passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided. The universal figure game is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41.

Above the normal symbol display device 20, a universal symbol holding display device 25C is provided. The universal figure pending display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure pending memories, which is the number of universal figure pending games whose execution is suspended, by the number of lit LEDs.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an outlet for taking in the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings.

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

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

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

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball rented out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball striking device. ) Is provided with a hit ball supply plate (upper plate). Below the upper plate, there is provided a hit 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 game area, a stick controller 31A that can be held by a player and tilted 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, there is provided a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation. The operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are provided as detection means for detecting the action (operation etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Outline of game progression)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the player's rotating operation of the hit ball operation handle 30 included in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal figure game by the normal symbol display device 20 is started. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the previous execution period of the general education game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but cannot immediately execute the general education game based on the passage) , The universal figure game based on the passage is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

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

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

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

In addition, when the game ball enters into the starting winning opening (winning prize) during the period during execution of the special drawing game, or during the period when it is controlled to the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state described later (starting winning occurs, If the special drawing game based on the starting prize cannot be immediately executed), the special drawing game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special figure game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later.) is displayed as a stop special symbol, the "big hit" symbol is given, and the jackpot symbol is given. If a predetermined special symbol different from (a small hit symbol, for example, "2") is stopped and displayed, it is a "small hit". In addition, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the symbol is "missing".

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

In the big hit game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state is one of the elapse timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls entering the special winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It continues until the earlier of the two. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the special winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also referred to as an open upper limit period hereinafter. In this way, one cycle in which the special winning opening is opened is called a round (round game). In the big hit game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number (16 times or 2 times) is reached.

In the big hit game state, the player can get the prize ball by entering the game ball into the special winning opening. Therefore, the big hit game state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the big hit game state, and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous for the player.

In addition, the "big hit" is set to the big hit type. For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and maximum open period) of the special winning opening, and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., described later) are prepared, and big hits are made accordingly. The type is set. As the big hit type, a big hit type that can obtain many prize balls, a big hit type with few prize balls, or a big hit type that hardly obtains prize balls may be provided.

In the small hitting game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as in the big hit game state in the case of some big hit types (the number of times of opening the special winning opening is the same as the number of rounds described above, and the closing timing of the special winning opening is also the same. Etc.) the special winning opening is opened. As with the big hit type, a small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the jackpot gaming state is over, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability changing state according to the jackpot type.

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) for shortening the average special figure changing time (period during which the special figure is changed) is executed as compared with the normal state. In the time saving state, the average figure change time (the period during which the figure is changed) is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability of being "Public hit" in the figure game is improved compared to the normal state. The control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result is "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probability variation state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because it is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol is improved and a "big hit" is likely to occur.

The time saving state and the probability changing state are continued until one of the end conditions such as that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times and the next big hit game state has been started. The end condition that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as the number of times cutting (shortening of the times of cutting, probability change of times of cutting, etc.).

The normal state is an advantageous state such as a big hit game state advantageous to the player, a game state other than a special state such as a time saving state, a probability variation state, etc., and the display result in the ordinary figure game is "universal figure win". Probability and probability that the display result in the special figure game is a "big hit", etc., the pachinko gaming machine 1 returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the initial setting state (for example, when the system is reset). It is in the same controlled state as when the process was not executed).

A state in which the probability variation control is executed is also referred to as a high accuracy state, and a state in which the probability variation control is not executed is also referred to as a low accuracy state. A state in which the time saving control is executed is also referred to as a high base state, and a state in which the time saving control is not executed is also referred to as a low base state. By combining these, it is said that the time saving state is a low accurate high base state, the definite change state is a high accurate high base state, and the normal state is a low accurate low base state. The highly accurate and low base state is also referred to as the highly accurate low base state.

After the small hit game state is over, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the special figure game display result is "small hit" is continuously controlled (however, "small hit" occurs If the special figure game at that time is the predetermined number of special figure games in the above-mentioned number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed). Note that the display result of the special figure game does not have to be "small hit".

The gaming state may change based on that the game ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the special winning opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to be in a certain change state after the big hit game state.

(Progress, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game or enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The effect will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. However, in addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 are performed. May be turned on or off, the operation of the movable body 32, or an effect using an arbitrary effect device including a part or all of these.

As effects to be executed in accordance with the progress of the game, in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first special figure game is displayed. In response to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern 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 figure game and the second special figure game, the fixed decorative symbol (a combination of three decorative symbols) becomes the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol. ) Is also stopped (derived).

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, with the reach mode, when the decorative design stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the big hit combination described later, the decorative design which is not yet stopped and displayed is variably displayed. Is an aspect that continues.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the proportion of the display result (the display result of the special drawing game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) that is a “big hit” (also called a big hit reliability or a big hit expectation degree) according to the effect mode. Different types of reach effects are executed. Reach productions include, for example, normal reach and super-reach, which has higher jackpot reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a fixed decorative pattern which is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of the decorative design on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration) The display result of the variable display of the pattern is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative pattern (for example, "7") is stopped and displayed together on a predetermined effective line in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. ..

In the case of "probability variation jackpot" that is controlled to the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state is finished, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7", etc.) are also stopped and displayed, and after the jackpot gaming state is transformed to the probability variation state. In the case of "uncertain variation 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, the odd decorative pattern is also referred to as a probability variation design, and the even decoration pattern is also referred to as a non-probability variation design (normal design). After the reach mode is achieved with the non-probability variation pattern, the promotion effect that finally becomes the “probability variation jackpot” may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", as a display result of the variable display of the decorative design on the screen of the image display device 5, a fixed decorative design (for example, "" 1 3 5”) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “small hit”). As an example, the decorative patterns forming the chances are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It should be noted that the display result of the special figure game is "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state) and when it is "small hit". , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special drawing game is “miss”, the variable display mode of the decorative design does not become the reach mode, but as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination (“ (Also referred to as "non-reach lost") may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "non-reach lost"). Further, when the display result is "miss", after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is a predetermined reach combination other than the jackpot combination ("reach miss"). (Also referred to as) fixed display may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative design is "reach lost").

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect that gives a notice of the jackpot reliability is executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern. The notice effect includes a notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display being executed, and a look-ahead notice effect that notices the jackpot reliability in the variable display before the execution (variable display in which execution is suspended). As the prefetching notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, once the decorative design is temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative design, and then the variable display is resumed, one variable display can be simulated like multiple variable display. You may make it perform a pseudo continuous production.

Even during the big hit game state, a big hit mid-game production for notifying the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit performance, an effect for notifying the number of rounds or a promotion effect showing that the value of the big hit game state is improved may be executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, the small hitting production which notifies the small hitting game state is executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, in some big hitting type (the big hitting type of the big hitting game state of the form similar to the small hitting game state, for example, the big hitting type which makes the following game state the high-precision state) big hitting game By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not be able to know whether the present is in the small hitting game state or the big hitting game state. In such a case, by performing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high-accuracy state and the low-precision state. May be.

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

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, a production control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and progresses in the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of special figure game (including hold management), execution of general figure game (including hold management), big hit It has a function of controlling a gaming state, a small hitting gaming state, a gaming state, etc. The main board 11 has 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, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an I/O (Input/Output port) 105.

The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described below, effect control commands described below, data such as various tables referred to when making various determinations described below) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as a main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are saved for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped partially or entirely. Alternatively, all or 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 the numerical value data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The game random number may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

The I/O 105 is, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, and various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display device 20, first hold) An output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the universal figure hold indicator 25C, and the like, and an output port for transmitting the signal.

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on after entering is transmitted and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. By the transmission of the detection signal, 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 special winning opening door. To transmit.

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

The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board that is independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and effects based on the received effect control command (various effects according to the progress of the game, It has a function of executing various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery.

On the effect control board 12, an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control section 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, thereby performing a process 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 effect execution based on a detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected, and is a signal that appropriately indicates the operation content). 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 effect 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 according 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 designating signal (a signal designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to output the sound in synchronization with the display of the effect image and turn on/off the game effect lamp 9. Alternatively, a lamp signal (a signal that specifies the lighting/extinguishing state 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 voice control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L, 8R, drives the speakers 8L, 8R based on the sound designating signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designating signal from the speakers 8L, 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 lamp signal, and turns on/off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode designated by the lamp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

It should be noted that the production control CPU 120 executes audio output, control of turning on/off the lamp (supply of a sound designation signal or lamp signal, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32). You may do it.

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

The I/O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 transmits, for example, an input port for taking in production control commands transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal). And an output port of.

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

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

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operation of the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes the game control main processing. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the game control main processing 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 an interrupt prohibition (step S1). Then, necessary initial setting is performed (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, internal device (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.) register settings, settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned 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), the 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 an initial value in the work area.

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

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 cut), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop time process immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 stops operating due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop process, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection processing includes processing for adding an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.) for advancing the game, the state of the backup flag and an error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), the 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 by using the error detection code) and determines whether or not the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time when the power supply is stopped, for example, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, the data in the RAM 102 is determined to be normal.

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

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

And CPU103 transmits the production control command which directs recovery from power failure to production control board 12 (Step S7). Along with this, a production control command for designating a backed-up game state before power interruption, and a production control for designating the display result of the special figure game being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may make it transmit a command. These commands can use the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later. When the production control CPU 120 receives the production control command that specifies the time of restoration from power failure, for example, in the image display device 5, it is determined that power recovery has been performed or that power recovery is in progress. , The screen display for notification is performed. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After finishing the restoration process or the initialization process and transmitting the production control command to the production control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is taken at regular intervals (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). Then, the loop processing is started. After that, 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 the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the 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, and thereby the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, and the second starting port via the switch circuit 110. Whether or not the detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S21). Then, by executing a predetermined main side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, starting information (starting) Data such as information indicating the number of winnings and the like, probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed, etc.) is output (step S23).

Following 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). After that, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the special symbol game, controlling the big hit game state and the small hit game state, and controlling the game state. See below).

Following the special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process is executed (step S26). CPU103 executes the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passage gate 41) execution and hold management, This makes it possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "universal figure hit". The ordinary figure game is executed by driving the ordinary symbol display device 20, and the number of ordinary figure reservations is displayed by turning on the ordinary figure hold indicator 25C.

After the game has been performed, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when an electric power interruption occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, etc. may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may set the transmission of the 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 the 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 ended.

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

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the number of held memories is executed. When the start winning occurs, a random number value for determining the display result (including the big hit type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as pending information. Further, a process of pre-reading a display result or a variation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the holding information and the number of holding memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning, the number of holding memories, and the pre-reading determination is performed on the effect control board 12. Be seen. The effect control command at the time of the start winning set to be transmitted in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control processing of step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process processing is completed. Is transmitted to.

After executing the start winning determination process in step S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting a production control command corresponding to each process to the production control board 12 is 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, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative pattern is "big hit" or "small hit" and "big hit" when the big hit type Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set corresponding to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. The special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also called special figure 2 priority digestion). In addition, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the conditions for starting the special figure game may be established in the winning order (also referred to as winning order winning).

When making various decisions based on the random number values, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values that are compared with random number values are assigned to decision results) are referenced. 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 fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". This fluctuation pattern setting process uses a random number value for fluctuation pattern determination to select one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns based on the result of pre-determination of whether or not the display result is "big hit" or "small hit". It includes the processing to determine. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, when the fluctuation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the fluctuation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special figure game (special figure change time) (also the execution time of variable display of the decorative pattern), the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern (whether reach or not), the variable display of the decorative pattern. Is specified, and is also referred to as a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, the setting process for changing the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol It includes the process of measuring. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, the stop display (deriving) the fixed special symbol which is the display result of the special symbol. It includes the process to set up for. 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 "miss", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "Small hit" or "Loss", the game state is updated when the time cut state or the probability variation state is controlled and the cut-out is completed. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The big hit opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This big hit opening preprocessing includes processing for starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state and setting the big winning opening in the open state based on that the display result is "big hit" Has been. When the special winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an upper limit opening period for opening the special winning opening and an upper limit number of executions of the round are set according to which the big hit type is. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the big hit opening preprocessing is completed.

The big hit opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this big hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, and the big winning opening based on the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the open state from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The processing during the big hit opening ends.

The post-big hit opening process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This big jackpot post-processing, processing to determine whether the number of executions of the round to open the big winning opening has reached the set upper limit number of executions, when the maximum number of executions has been reached, the big hit game state It includes the process of setting to terminate the. When the round execution count has not reached the upper limit execution count, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, while when the round execution count reaches the upper limit execution number, the special figure process flag The value is updated to "7". After the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The big hit ending process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". In this big hit end processing, waiting processing until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as the effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state is executed, or a certain change corresponding to the end of the big hit game state It 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 ending process ends.

The small hit opening pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "8". This small hit opening pre-processing includes processing for setting the big winning opening to the open state in the small hit game state based on the display result of "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit opening preprocessing is ended.

The small hitting open process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". This small hit opening process is the process of measuring the elapsed time after opening the big winning opening and the timing of returning the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time etc. A process for determining whether or not it is included is included. When the timing of ending the small hitting game state is reached by returning the special winning opening to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing during opening of the small hitting ends.

The small hit ending process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". This small hitting 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 hitting game state is executed. Here, when the small hit game state ends, the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hitting game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hitting end processing is ended.

(Main operation of the production control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6. 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) to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and to the effect control board 12. Register settings of the installed CTC (counter/timer circuit) are performed. Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control processing, control for performing an 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 confirming a predetermined operation are executed.

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

On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated each time a predetermined time has elapsed. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disable, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, an interrupt occurs. 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 the interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a performance control command is fetched from a predetermined input port of the input ports included in the I/O 125 that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command fetched at this time is stored in the effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the production control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to the off state (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, 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 read. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the RAM 122 is stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control command received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process processing or the like. The reception flag provided is turned on. When the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background according to the game state.

After the command analysis process is executed in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an operation of displaying an effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation of a decorative light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and the movable body 32. The control for operating various effect devices, such as the drive operation of, is performed. Further, with respect to the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process processing of step S76, effect random number updating processing 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. Then, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be executed before returning to the processing in step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading 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 the start winning transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, the processing for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold memories specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any 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 of 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 of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols in the image display device 5, based on whether or not a command or the like specifying start of variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative pattern on 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 processing, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (fixed decorative pattern), the variable display mode of the decorative pattern, the reach effect and various The presence/absence of execution of various effects such as a notice effect, its mode, and execution start timing are determined. Then, the effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result or the like is set. Then, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the variable display of the decorative pattern, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is ended. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative pattern in response to the instruction to start the variable display of the decorative pattern.

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 section 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. Or driving the movable body 32, outputting voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L, 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and sending a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control is performed during variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the variable display end of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command designating that the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to what has been done, the fixed decorative design which is the display result of the decorative design is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the variable display effect effect processing ends.

The special figure winning waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". In the special figure winning waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect control command for designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received from the main board 11. Then, when the production control command for designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command designates the start of the big hit game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6. Update to ". On the other hand, if the command designates the start of the small hitting game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4" which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the small hitting. Further, when the waiting time for receiving the command has passed without receiving the command designating the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is “miss”. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the special figure hit waiting process ends.

The effect process during small hit in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "4". In the effect processing during the small hit, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like 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 set contents. . Further, in the small hitting production process, for example, in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to end the small winning game state, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small winning finish production. The value is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is finished.

The small hit end production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "5". In the small hitting end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like 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 setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, and the small hit end effect processing is ended.

The big hit midfield effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big hit mid effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect contents in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Further, in the big hit midfield effect process, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command designating termination of the big hit game state from the main board 11. Is updated to ", and the effect process during the big hit ends.

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 processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, and performs various kinds of effect control of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, and the ending effect process is ended.

(Variation of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, 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 a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but encloses the game medium and gives a score based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed game machine.

What is displayed during variable display of the special symbol is only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-"), and variable display may be performed by repeating display and extinction of the symbol. Further, even when the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

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

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form in which they are distributed and provided to a computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium, and the computer device or the like in advance. It may be distributed by being installed in the storage device included in. Furthermore, the program and data for implementing the present invention may be 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 limited to that executed by mounting a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in the internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the hardware resources of other devices may be directly used on the network connected via a communication line. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In this specification, one of the expressions for comparing various ratios such as the execution ratio of the effect (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) is “0%”. May be included. For example, one of the ratios is “0%” and the other is “100%” or less than “100%”.

(Explanation of the characteristic part regarding the set value)
Hereinafter, the characteristic portion related to the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

Although illustration is omitted, the main board 11 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is mounted on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a state of being housed in a board case configured to be openable by a first member and a second member. ing. Further, although not shown in the drawings, the main board 11 has a lock switch for switching the set value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a changeable set value state, and a jackpot described later in the set value change state. A setting changeover switch that functions as a setting switch for changing a set value such as a winning probability (ball-out rate) and an opening sensor that detects opening of the gaming machine frame are provided. The set value change state in the present embodiment is also a state (set value confirmation state) in which an attendant or the like of the game hall can confirm the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The operation unit such as the lock switch and the setting changeover switch, which can be operated by an attendant at the game arcade, is provided in the setting changeover main body and is housed in the substrate case together with the main substrate 11. The lock switch and the setting switch are exposed to the back side through an opening formed in the back side of the substrate case so that they can be operated without opening the substrate case.

A board case accommodating the lock switch and the setting changeover switch is provided on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the lock switch and the setting changeover switch are extremely difficult or impossible to operate when the gaming machine frame is closed, and can be operated by opening the gaming machine frame using a predetermined door key. .. Further, since the lock switch requires the operation of the setting key carried by a staff member in the game arcade or the like, only the administrator carrying the setting key can operate it. The lock switch is also a switch that can execute an ON/OFF switching operation with a setting key. In the present embodiment, the form in which the door key and the setting key are separate keys is illustrated, but these keys may be combined with one key.

A display monitor capable of displaying the set value and the base value is arranged in the board case. The display monitor is connected to the main board 11 and is arranged above the board case. That is, the display monitor is arranged on the front surface when the main board 11 in the board case is viewed. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized without opening the gaming machine frame, the front side when visually recognizing the main board 11 is the back side of the gaming board 2 with the gaming machine frame opened. This is the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and is different from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In this way, the display monitor is arranged on the front side when the back side of the game board 2 is viewed with the game machine frame opened. However, the front surface when visually recognizing the main board 11 and the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be common.

The display monitor includes a first display section, a second display section, a third display section, and a fourth display section. Each of the first to fourth display parts of the display monitor is composed of seven segments composed of seven segments drawing a letter "8" and dots arranged on the lower right side of the seven segments. . The first to fourth display portions of the display monitor can be turned on or blinked in various colors, for example, red, blue, green, yellow, white and the like. It is also possible to display these colors in different colors or so-called rainbow while changing these colors in an extremely short cycle.

As a predetermined position of the game board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a game information display section may be provided at a lower left position of the game area. In the game information display section, a round indicator, a right-handed lamp, a probability change lamp, and a time saving lamp are collectively arranged. The round indicator can display the number of rounds of the big hit game and the big hit type during the big hit game. The right-handed lamp is lit in a gaming state in which a gaming ball is launched toward the right gaming area, such as a low accuracy high base state as a time saving state or a big hit gaming state. The probability variation lamp lights up when the probability variation state is established. The hour/hour lamp lights up when the hour/hour lamp is in the hour/hour state. The round indicator is composed of 5 segments (LEDs).

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured such that the winning probability (ball-out rate) of the big hit changes according to the set value. For example, in the special symbol normal process of the special symbol process process, by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, the winning probability of the jackpot (ball-out rate) is changed. The set value is made up of 6 levels from 1 to 6, where 6 is the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is the highest for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases gradually. As for the set value, the maximum value of 6 is the most unfavorable value for the game hall side, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the more advantageous the game hall side. If the payout rate changes according to the set value, for example, the jackpot probability may change depending on the set value, or the jackpot probability is constant but the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state changes depending on the set value. Good. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured to be able to set any of a plurality of setting values having different advantages for the player. The set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is notified by transmitting a set value designation command from the main board 11 side to the effect control board 12 side.

FIG. 8-1(A) and FIG. 8-1(B) are explanatory views showing a display result determination table. Of these, FIG. 8-1(A) shows a configuration example of the display result determination table for the first special figure used when the variation special figure is the first special figure, and FIG. 8-2(A) shows the variation special figure. The example of a structure of the display result determination table for 2nd special figures used when a figure is a 2nd special figure is shown. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for each set value is set as the variable display result (special figure display result) of the special symbol. Is. The random number value MR1 is a random number value for determining the display result, and the value is randomly updated in the range of 0 to 65535. The hit determination value in the display result determination table is also assigned to the special figure display result in the range of 0 to 65535. The display result determination table is not limited to the one using the individual display result determination tables for the first special figure and the second special figure, and the display result determination common to the first special figure and the second special figure A table may be used.

In the case where the setting value is 1 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is: 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". When the setting value is 1 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the probability variation state, the hit determination value compared with the random value MR1 for display result determination is 1024 to 1346. Are assigned to the “big hit”, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the “small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to the “miss”. In the case where the setting value is 1 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is: 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". In the case where the setting value is 1 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probability variation state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1024 to 1346. Are assigned to the “big hit”, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the “small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to the “miss”.

In the case where the setting value is 2 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the display result is: 1020 to 1253 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". In the case where the setting value is 2 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the probability variation state, among the hit determination values compared with the random number value MR1 for display result determination, 1020 to 1020 1383 is assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 is assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". In the case where the setting value is 2 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the display result is: 1020 to 1253 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". In the case where the setting value is 2 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probability variation state, the hit determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the display result is 1024 to 1383. Are assigned to the “big hit”, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the “small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to the “miss”.

In the case where the setting value is 3 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the display result is: 1020 to 1272 are assigned to the "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to the "miss". In the case where the setting value is 3 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the probable variation state, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for display result determination is 1020 to 1429. Are assigned to the “big hit”, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the “small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to the “miss”. In the case where the setting value is 3 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is: 1024 to 1272 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". In the case where the setting value is 3 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probable variation state, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1429. Are assigned to the “big hit”, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the “small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to the “miss”.

In the case where the setting value is 4 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the display result is: 1020 to 1292 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". In the case where the setting value is 4 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the probability variation state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1487. Are assigned to the “big hit”, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the “small hit”, and the other numerical ranges are assigned to the “miss”. When the setting value is 4 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1292 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". When the setting value is 4 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probability variation state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1487. Are assigned to the “big hit”, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the “small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to the “miss”.

In the case where the setting value is 5 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the display result is: 1024 to 1317 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". When the setting value is 5 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the probability variation state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1556. Are assigned to the “big hit”, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the “small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to the “miss”. In the case where the setting value is 5 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for display result determination is: 1020 to 1317 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". When the setting value is 5 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probability variation state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1020 to 1556. Are assigned to the “big hit”, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the “small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to the “miss”.

In the case where the setting value is 6 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is: 1024 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33094 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". When the setting value is 6 and the variation special figure is the first special figure, when the game state is the probability variation state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1024 to 1674. Are assigned to the “big hit”, 32767 to 33094 are assigned to the “small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to the “miss”. In the case where the setting value is 6 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is: 1024 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit", 32767 to 33421 are assigned to "small hit", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "miss". In the case where the setting value is 6 and the variation special figure is the second special figure, when the game state is the probable variation state, the hit determination value compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the display result is 1024 to 1674. Are assigned to the “big hit”, 32767 to 33421 are assigned to the “small hit”, and other numerical ranges are assigned to the “miss”.

In each display result determination table, when the gaming state is the certainty variation state (highly precise state), more determination values than in the normal state or the time saving state (low certainty state) are the special hits of "big hit". It is assigned to the display result. Thereby, in the probability variation state (high accuracy state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the normal state or the time saving state (low accuracy state), the special map display result is set as "big hit" and the big hit game state is controlled. Probability to be determined (for example, 1/300 when the setting value is 1, 1/280 when the setting value is 2, 1/260 when the setting value is 3, 1/when the setting value is 4) 240, when the setting value is 5 is 1/220, when the setting value is 6 is 1/200), the probability that the special figure display result is set as "big hit" and is controlled to the big hit game state is higher. (For example, when the set value is 1, 1/200, when the set value is 2, 1/180, when the set value is 3, 1/160, when the set value is 4, 1/140, the set value is When it is 5, it is 1/120, and when the setting value is 6, it is 1/100). Each probability that the probability of being determined to control to the jackpot gaming state is higher when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probable variation state (high-probability state) than when it is the normal state or the time saving state In the result determination table, the determination value is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state.

Depending on each set value, the ratio of the big hit probability in the probability changing state to the big hit probability in the normal state or the time shortening state is different (for example, if the setting value is 1, the ratio of the big hit probability in the probability changing state to the big hit probability in the normal state or the time saving state). Is 1.5 times, the setting value of 2 is about 1.56 times the jackpot probability in the probability variation state to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the shortened state, and the setting value 3 is the normal state or the shortened state. The multiplication factor of the jackpot probability in the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability is 1.625 times) is not limited to the form set as described above, and the probability variation state with respect to the jackpot probability in the normal state or the shortened state at each set value All of the jackpot probability magnifications in may be set to be constant (for example, 5 times).

In each of the first special figure display result determination tables, regardless of the game state and the set value, the probability that the special figure display result is set as "small hit" to be controlled to the small hit game state has the same value. The judgment value is assigned. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8A, in the first special figure display result determination table, the special figure display result is set as "small hit" regardless of the gaming state or the set value. The probability of being determined to control the game state is set to 1/200. On the other hand, in each of the second special figure display result determination tables, regardless of the game state and the set value, the probability that the special figure display result is set as "small hit" and is controlled to the small hit game state is the first special probability. The determination value is assigned so that it has the same value as that of the display result determination table for drawings. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-1(B), in the second special figure display result determination table, the special figure display result is set as "small hit" regardless of the game state or the set value. The probability of being determined to control the game state is set to 1/100.

Regardless of the set value, the special figure display result is set as "small hit" and the probability that the small hit game state is controlled is not limited to the same probability, and the special figure display result is set according to the set value. The probability of determining to control the small hitting game state as "small hitting" may be different. The special figure display result according to the fluctuation special map is not limited to the form in which the probability of being decided to control the small hit as "small hit" is controlled to the small hitting game state, and the special figure display result is displayed regardless of the fluctuation special map. The probability that it is determined to control the small hit game state as "small hit" may be the same probability.

Focusing on the numerical range of the hit determination values assigned to “big hit” and “small hit” in each display result determination table, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state The range of 1020 to 1237 among the hit determination values is set as a common numerical value range of the big hit determination values for determining the big hit regardless of the set value. When the setting value is 1, only the common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to the "big hit"), while the setting values 2 to 2 are set. In the case of the value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to continue from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical value range of this jackpot determination value is 1238 to 1253 in the setting value 2, 1238 to 1272 in the setting value 3, 1238 to 1292 in the setting value 4, and 1238 to 1317 in the setting value 5. The set value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346. In this way, in the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, if the set value is 1 among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, Only the numerical values within the common numerical value range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to the “big hit”, while when the set value is 2 or more, the numerical value within the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical value range to the common numerical value range is “ It is assigned to "big hit". The non-common numerical value range increases with reference to 1238 as the set value increases. For this reason, the jackpot probability increases with the reference value of the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value) of 1020, and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical value range continuous to the common numerical value range increases. Go

In the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 32767 to 33094 of the hit determination values is a small hit for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set to the common numerical range of judgment values. Focusing on the case where the setting value is 6, in this case, from 1020 to 1346 of the hit judging values are set to the numerical range of the big hit judging value, while the small hit judging value is 6 when the setting value is 6. In a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value (1024 to 1346), 32767 is set as the reference value of the small hit determination value (small hit reference value) in the range of 32767 to 33094. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the probability change state, the range from 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination value is a common numerical value range of the big hit determination value for determining the big hit regardless of the set value. Is set to. When the setting value is 1, only the common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot is set (1020 to 1346 are assigned to the “jackpot”), while the setting value 2 to the setting In the case of the value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1347 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value is 1347 to 1383 in the setting value 2, 1347 to 1429 in the setting value 3, 1347 to 1487 in the setting value 4, and 1347 to 1556 in the setting value 5. The set value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively. In this way, in the first special figure display result determination table when the game state is the probability change state, among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, if the set value is 1, the common numerical value range Only the numerical value within (1020 to 1346) is assigned to the "big hit", while when the set value is 2 or more, the numerical value within the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical value range to the common numerical value range becomes the "big hit". It is assigned. The non-common numerical value range increases with 1347 as the reference as the set value increases. For this reason, the jackpot probability increases with the reference value of the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value) of 1020, and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical value range continuous to the common numerical value range increases. Go

In the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the probability changing state, as in the first special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, 32767 of the hit determination values The range from to 33094 is set as the common numerical value range of the small hit determination value for judging the small hit regardless of the set value. Focusing on the case where the setting value is 6, in this case, from 1020 to 1674 of the hit judging values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judging value, while the small hit judging value is In a numerical range different from the range of the big hit determination value (1024 to 1674), 32767 is set as the reference value of the small hit determination value (small hit reference value) in the range of 32767 to 33094. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit determination values is the big hit determination value for determining the big hit regardless of the set value. It is set to a common numerical range. When the setting value is 1, only the common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to the "big hit"), while the setting values 2 to 2 are set. In the case of the value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1238 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to continue from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical value range of this jackpot determination value is 1238 to 1253 in the setting value 2, 1238 to 1272 in the setting value 3, 1238 to 1292 in the setting value 4, and 1238 to 1317 in the setting value 5. The set value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346. In this way, in the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, if the set value is 1 among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, Only the numerical values within the common numerical value range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to the “big hit”, while when the set value is 2 or more, the numerical value within the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical value range to the common numerical value range is “ It is assigned to "big hit". The non-common numerical value range increases with reference to 1238 as the set value increases. For this reason, the jackpot probability increases with the reference value of the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value) of 1020, and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical value range continuous to the common numerical value range increases. Go

In the second special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range of 32767 to 33421 of the hit determination values is a small hit for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. It is set to the common numerical range of judgment values. Paying attention to the case where the set value is 6, in this case, from 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values are set in the numerical range of the big hit determination value, the small hit determination value is In a numerical range different from the range of judgment values (1020 to 1346), 32767 is set as the reference value of the small hit judgment value (small hit reference value) in the range of 32767 to 33421. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In the second special figure display result determination table when the gaming state is the probability variation state, the range from 1020 to 1346 of the hit determination values is a common numerical range of the big hit determination value for determining the big hit regardless of the set value. Is set to. When the setting value is 1, only the common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot is set (1020 to 1346 are assigned to the “jackpot”), while the setting value 2 to the setting In the case of the value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value from 1347 is set as the non-common numerical range of the big hit determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the big hit determination value. The non-common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value is 1347 to 1383 in the setting value 2, 1347 to 1429 in the setting value 3, 1347 to 1487 in the setting value 4, and 1347 to 1556 in the setting value 5. The set value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively. In this way, in the display result determination table for FIG. 2 when the game state is the probability change state, among the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535, when the set value is 1, the common numerical value range ( Only the numerical values within 1020 to 1346) are assigned to the "big hit", while when the set value is 2 or more, the numerical value within the range obtained by adding the non-common numerical value range to the common numerical value range is assigned to the "big hit". Has been. The non-common numerical value range increases with 1347 as the reference as the set value increases. For this reason, the jackpot probability increases with the reference value of the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value) of 1020, and as the set value increases, the non-common numerical value range continuous to the common numerical value range increases. Go

In the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the probability change state, in the same as the second special figure display result determination table when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, among the hit determination values The range of 32767 to 33421 is set as the common numerical value range of the small hit determination value for determining the small hit regardless of the set value. Paying attention to the case where the set value is 6, in this case, from 1020 to 1674 of the hit determination values are set in the numerical range of the big hit determination value, while the small hit determination value is the big hit when the set value is 6. In a numerical range different from the range of judgment values (1020 to 1674), 32767 is set as the reference value of the small hit judgment value (small hit reference value) in the range of 32767 to 33421. This prevents the numerical range of the small hit determination value from overlapping the range of the large hit determination value that changes according to each set value.

In each display result determination table, regardless of the game state and the set value, the determination is included in the common numerical value range or the continuous numerical value range of the common numerical value range and the non-common numerical value range based on the hit determination value of 1020. The value is set to the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, and the small hit judgment value is included in the continuous numerical value range of 1 (common numerical value range) based on the hit judgment value of 32767, regardless of the game state and the set value. The variable display result is judged as the numerical range of the value.

In each display result determination table, when the variation special figures are the same, the numerical range of the small hit determination value is the same (the number of determination values included in the numerical range of the small hit determination value is the same) regardless of the gaming state. is there. Further, the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit determination value differs depending on whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure (small in the display result determination table for the first special figure). The number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the hit judgment value is 328, whereas the number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value in the second special figure display result judgment table is about 655. On the other hand, the numerical range of the small hit determination value itself is set with 32767 as the reference value (small hit reference value).

In each gaming state, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the probability that it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special map display result as "big hit" is the lowest, and the value of the set value is The determination value is assigned so that the larger the special figure display result is "big hit", the higher the probability that it will be determined to control the big hit gaming state (big hit probability: set value 6>set value 5>set value 4>set Value 3>setting value 2>setting value 1). The CPU 103 refers to the display result determination table corresponding to the set value set at that time, and when the value of the random number value MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the big hit, the big hit (big hit) with respect to the special symbol A to jackpot C) is decided. Also, when the random number value MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hit, it is determined that the special symbol is a small hit. In this way, the winning of the big hit and the small hit is determined with a probability according to the set value. The "probability" shown in FIG. 8-1 indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit and the probability (ratio) of a small hit. Also, to determine whether to make a big hit, it means to decide whether to control the big hit gaming state, the stop symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot design. Also, determining whether to make a small hit, it is to determine whether to control the small hit game state, stop in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B It is also to decide whether or not to make a symbol a small hit symbol.

The set value that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to a form in which a total of 6 set values 1 to 6 are provided, and the set value that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 5 or less or It may be seven or more. The larger the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous to the player (the higher the jackpot probability, the easier it is to determine a particular jackpot type, etc.), and the present invention is not limited to the pachinko game. The smaller the set value set in the machine 1, the more advantageous it may be for the player.

While the jackpot probability changes according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game itself is not limited to a form in which it does not change, and the game is played according to the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The sex may change. For example, if the set value set for the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/320, and the probability variation state is a game characteristic of looping at a rate of 65% (so-called probability variation loop type), If the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the probability of jackpot in the normal state is 1/200, the game ball during the big hit game, the predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 While the gaming state after the big hit game is finished is controlled to a probable state on the basis of passing, the game characteristic in which the ratio of the game balls passing through the predetermined switch during the big hit game is different according to the variation special map (so-called V If the set value set for the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the probability of a big hit is 1/320 and the probability of a small hit is 1/50, and the game is played during high base (during time saving control). It may be a game property (so-called 1 type/2 types mixed type) in which the ball is controlled to a big hit game state based on passing a predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7. If the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 1 to 3, the game characteristics are the same, but a big hit probability or a small hit is more than in the case where these set values are any of 1 to 3. A setting may be provided in which the probability is high but the number of prize balls that can be obtained during the big hit game is small (for example, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 4 to 6). In the case of changing the game property according to the set value, the common switch may be used for different purposes. Specifically, when the set value is 1 to 3, the predetermined switch provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 is a switch for effect (in order to execute a predetermined effect each time the game ball passes through a predetermined area). When used as a switch), and the set value is 4 to 6, a predetermined switch is used to control the game state to a probability change state or a big hit game state based on the fact that the game ball has passed the predetermined switch. Switch).

Next, the processing in the game control main processing in the characteristic part regarding the set value will be described. FIG. 8-2 is a flowchart showing an example of processing performed in the game control main processing executed by the CPU 103. The process in the game control main process is, for example, in the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, after setting the interrupt prohibition, setting the stack pointer, built-in device (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.) ), the register setting, the setting for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like may be performed after the initial setting.

When the processing in the game control main processing is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the clear switch is ON, that is, whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated while the clear switch is being operated. (Step S1A). Before the process of step S1A, a process of clearing the RAM clear flag indicating that the RAM clear process has been executed according to a predetermined condition may be performed.

If the clear switch is ON (step S1A; Yes), the RAM clear flag is set (step S2A) and the process proceeds to step S3A. If the clear switch is OFF (step S1A; No), step S2A is executed. The process proceeds to step S3A without executing the process.

In step S3A, the CPU 103 determines whether the lock switch is ON (step S3A). When the lock switch is ON (step S3A; Yes), it is further determined whether the open sensor is ON (step S4A). If the open sensor is ON, that is, if the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated with the lock switch ON and the gaming machine frame is opened (step S4A; Yes), is the RAM clear flag set? It is determined whether or not (step S5A).

If the RAM clear flag is set (step S5A), the set value changing process (step S6A) for changing the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S8A. When the RAM clear flag is not set (step A5A; No), the set value confirmation process (step S7A) for confirming the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed, and the process of step S8A is executed. move on. If the lock switch is OFF (step S3A; No) or the open sensor is OFF (step S4A; No), the process directly proceeds to step S8A.

The setting value change processing is performed by turning on the lock switch and the clear switch with the gaming machine frame opened when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is restarted after the power is once turned off (power cut). This is the process performed. In the set value change process, a process of transmitting a set value change start notification command to the effect control board 12, a process of updating the content of the address F001 in the RAM 102 as a temporary set value based on the operation of the setting changeover switch, Depending on the state of the lock switch, a process of updating and storing a provisional set value in the address F000 in the RAM 102 as an actual set value, and a process of transmitting a set value change end notification command to the effect control board 12 are performed.

In the set value confirmation process, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is once turned off (power cut) and then restarted, the lock switch 207SG051 is turned on (clear switch is off) with the gaming machine frame opened. This is the process that is performed. In the set value confirmation process, the process of transmitting a set value confirmation start notification command to the effect control board 12, the display of the set value stored in the address F000 in the RAM 102 is started on the display monitor, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided. A process of outputting a security signal to a management device such as a management computer of a game hall via a terminal board (not shown), the display is terminated according to the state of a lock switch, and the setting is made to the effect control board 12. A process of transmitting a value confirmation end notification command is performed.

In the set value change process and the set value confirmation process, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the round indicator are turned on and the first hold indicator 25A from the start of each process. By starting blinking of the second hold indicator 25B and the right-handed lamp, a player, an attendant of a game hall, or the like is changing or setting the setting value of the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It only needs to be able to recognize that the value is being confirmed. Further, the lighting pattern of the segments forming the round display may be any lighting mode as long as it does not correspond to any of the plurality of jackpot types. Further, the segments forming the round indicator may be lit in different modes at the start of the set value change process and the start of the set value confirmation process.

In step S8A, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the RAM clear flag is set, that is, whether or not to clear the RAM 102 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated this time (whether to execute the RAM clear processing (step S9A)). Yes (step S8A). If the RAM clear flag is set (step S8A; Yes), the RAM clear process (step S9A) is executed and then the process proceeds to step S10A. If the RAM clear flag is not set (step S8A; No), the RAM clear is performed. The process proceeds to step S10A without executing the process (step S9A). Then, as another process, the CPU 103 restores whether the pachinko gaming machine 1 was started by cold start or not before power failure (started by hot start), for example, depending on whether the RAM clear flag is set or not. ) Is performed, a process corresponding to each is performed (step S10A), and the process in the game control main process is ended.

In the RAM clear process, the data other than the set value and the RAM clear flag are cleared by storing "00H" in an address other than the head address (F000) where the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stored. Processing is performed. In the RAM clear process, data other than the set value is not cleared, but when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started by a cold start, a predetermined address of the RAM 102 (address F000 in the characteristic part 048AK of this embodiment is used). It is also possible to clear only the game information stored in F003 to FXXX).

The process of step S10A includes a process of blinking all the segments constituting the display monitor for the period of the cold start notification timer (for example, 5 seconds) at the time of calling and starting the pachinko gaming machine 1. Besides, only some of the segments may be made to blink, or at least some of the segments constituting the display monitor may be made to light. In addition, the processing in the game control main processing is based on, for example, that an abnormal setting value is stored in the RAM 102 (setting value abnormality error), or that power is cut off during setting change. A process of transmitting an error designation command according to the abnormality of the set value to the production control board 12 may be included. Further, as a notification (error notification) of occurrence of a setting value error and recovery from power failure during setting change (error notification), a first display unit, a second display unit, a third display unit, and a fourth display which configure a display monitor. You may perform the process which displays "E." in each of the parts. Further, the CPU 103 blinks all the LEDs constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and manages the game hall through a terminal board (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A security signal is output to a management device such as a computer, and thereafter, the CPU 103 displays until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cut off (until the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off by the operation of a clerk at the game hall). The monitor, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B may be executed to notify the occurrence of an error.

In the processing in the game control main processing, when it is determined that the lock switch is ON in step S3A and then the opening sensor is OFF in step S4A, the opening of the gaming machine frame is detected. Instead, since the operation of the lock switch is detected, an error designation command may be transmitted to the effect control board 12 and error notification may be performed by a display monitor or the like. The process of step S10A may include a process of transmitting a setting value notification command to the effect control board 12. The setting value notification command may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the process of step S10A regardless of whether the setting value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed. Thereby, on the side of the effect control board 12, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the set value can be stored so that it can be specified regardless of whether the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been changed. it can.

When the abnormal setting value is set or when the power is restored from the power interruption while changing the setting value, the display monitor, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B error occurrence notification By executing the above, it becomes possible for a staff member or the like of the game arcade to recognize from both the front side and the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 that an error has occurred or that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has recovered from the power interruption while the set value was being changed. . In addition, the security of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved by making it possible for the gaming machine management device to recognize the occurrence of an error in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recovery from power interruption while changing the set value. Like

As described above, the display result determination table provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is, as shown in FIG. 8-1, regardless of the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, from 1020 to 1237 among the hit determination values. The range of is set as the common numerical value range of the jackpot determination value. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 2 to 6 (when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is other than 1), a value corresponding to each set value from 1238 The range up to is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is any of 2 to 6, the common numerical value range and the non-common numerical value range of the big hit judgment value are continuous with the big hit judgment value of 1020 as the big hit reference value. Since it is set to be in the numerical range, when determining whether or not to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state, the random number value MR1 is the maximum value in the non-common numerical value range from 1020 to each set value. It may be determined whether or not it is within the numerical range up to. As a result, the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether to control in an advantageous state can be reduced.

Since the numerical range of the jackpot determination value within the range of 0 to 65535 is set at one location with 1020 as the reference value, it is more random than the case where a plurality of numerical ranges of the advantageous state determination value are provided. It is not necessary to execute the determination as to whether or not the numerical value MR1 is within the numerical range of the jackpot determination value (whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state) a plurality of times. As a result, the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether to control in an advantageous state can be reduced.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, in the display result determination table, regardless of whether the game state is a normal state, a time saving state, or a probability variation state, the big hit determination value is 1020 as the big hit reference value. Since the common numerical value range and the non-common numerical value range are set to be a continuous numerical value range, the value of the random number value MR1 is determined when it is determined whether or not the jackpot gaming state is controlled. Whether it is within the numerical range from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical value range according to the normal state or the time saving state, and whether it is within the range from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical value range according to the probability changing state. It may be determined whether or not. As a result, the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state can be reduced.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, in the display result determination table, the number of determination values included in the numerical range of the small hit determination value is determined depending on whether the variation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. (The number of judgment values included in the numerical range of the small hit judgment value in the first special figure display result judgment table is 328, whereas the small hit judgment value in the second special figure display result judgment table is small. (The number of judgment values included in the numerical range of 1 is 655, which is about double). On the other hand, the numerical range of the small hit judgment value itself is set with 32767 as a reference value (small hit reference value). Therefore, when determining whether or not to be controlled to the small hitting gaming state, the value of the random number value MR1 is within the numerical range from 32767 to the maximum value of the numerical range of the small hitting determination value according to the variation special figure. It may be determined whether or not As a result, the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether or not to control the small hitting gaming state can be reduced.

As shown in FIG. 8-1, the numerical value range of the small hit determination value in the display result determination table is the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 regardless of the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is set to a numerical value range (32767 to 33094 or 32767 to 33421) different from the numerical value range of the jackpot judgment value in the case of 6. Therefore, when determining whether or not to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state, it is determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is within a numerical range from 1020 to the maximum value of the non-common numerical range corresponding to each set value. When determining whether or not to be controlled to the small hitting gaming state, the random number value MR1 is within the range from 32767 to the maximum value of the numerical value range of the small hitting determination value according to the variation special figure. It may be determined whether or not. This makes it possible to reduce the processing load for the CPU 103 to determine whether to control in the big hit game state and the processing load to determine whether to control in the small hit game state.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 74AK)
Next, the characteristic part 074AK of the present embodiment will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 074AK of the present embodiment, a change effect that changes the display mode of the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode is performed as the prefetching notice effect. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic unit 074AK, an image including an image that at least indicates the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state by the type of color, such as a variable display correspondence display, is set to a monochrome mode, so that any type It is possible to execute a monochrome effect that makes it impossible for the player to visually recognize whether or not the color is displayed in the color of (which display color has the expected degree). In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 074AK of the present embodiment, when the change effect is executed during the execution of the monochrome effect, the display color of the variable display corresponding display is displayed in a common color regardless of the degree of expectation, The feature is that it is possible to visually recognize which display color has the expected degree when the monochrome effect is finished. Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic unit 074AK having such characteristics will be described. The description of the same parts as those described in the above basic description will be omitted.

Further, the state in which the monochrome effect is being executed may be referred to as a monochrome effect state or a specific effect state, and the state in which the monochrome effect is not being executed may be referred to as a normal effect state. Further, in the monochrome rendering state in this embodiment, the background image is also in a monochrome mode, and is represented only by the shade of black. Note that in the monochrome effect state (specific effect state), in addition to the shade of black, it may be displayed in shades of red or blue, or may be black on a green background or black on a red background. Further, if the degree of expectation by color is unrecognizable and the number of colors used is smaller than in the normal effect state (if not full color), it is not limited to the one displayed entirely in monochrome. It may be displayed in two colors, such as displaying a part in monochrome (shading of black and white) and the other part in yellow (a specific color such as yellow is displayed in that color, and other parts are displayed in other colors). It may be displayed in shades of black). In addition, in the monochrome effect, the target image displayed on the image display device 3 is changed to a monochrome mode by performing monochrome output processing on the effect control board 12 side when the execution of the monochrome effect is started. It is an effect and is an effect in which the number of colors used when displaying an effect image stored in advance is displayed with a smaller number of colors than in the normal effect state. In other words, it does not store separate data such as effect images for monochrome effect, and during execution of the monochrome effect (during the specific effect state), the change effect is performed on the target image such as hold display or active display. It is displayed in a monochrome mode regardless of whether or not it is broken.

FIG. 9-1 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101 of FIG. When the start winning determination processing is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is turned on ( Step S201). When it is determined that the first starting opening switch 22A is ON, for example, when the first starting opening switch 22A is determined to be ON in the switch processing (step S201; Yes), the CPU 103 displays the first special view. It is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number, which is the reserved memory number of the used special figure game, has a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4") (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 is the first stored value of the first special figure reservation storage number counter (counter for counting the first special figure reservation storage number) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit or the like). It suffices if the first special figure reserved storage number can be specified by reading the special figure reserved storage number count value. When it is determined in step S202 that the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value (step S202; No), the CPU 103 stores the starting opening buffer provided in the predetermined area (such as the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102. The starting port buffer value, which is the value, is set to "1" (step S203).

When it is determined in step S201 that the first starting opening switch 22A is off (step S201; No), or when it is determined in step S202 that the first special figure reservation storage number has reached the upper limit value (step S202; If Yes, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second starting port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning port formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B is on (step S204). When it is determined that the second start port switch 22B is on, for example, when the second start port switch 22B is determined to be on in the switch process (step S204; Yes), the CPU 103 displays the second special view. It is determined whether or not the second special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved storage number of the used special figure game, has a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4") (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 is the second stored value of the second special figure reservation storage number counter (counter for counting the second special figure reservation storage number) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit or the like). It suffices that the second special figure reserved storage number can be specified by reading the special figure reserved storage number count value. When it is determined in step S205 that the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value (step S205; No), the CPU 103 sets the starting opening buffer value to "2" (step S206). When it is determined that the second starting opening switch 22B is not turned on (step S204; No), or when it is determined that the second special figure reservation storage number is the upper limit value (step S205; Yes), the CPU 103 determines that The start winning determination process ends.

After executing either the processing of step S203 or S206, the CPU 103 updates the special figure reservation storage number count value according to the starting opening buffer value so as to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the first special figure reserved storage number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, the second special figure reservation storage number count value is set. Add one. In this way, the first special figure reserved storage number count value increases by 1 when the game ball enters the first starting winning opening and the first starting condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is established. Updated to (increment). Further, the second special figure reservation storage number count value is incremented by 1 when the game ball enters the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is established. Updated to (increment). At this time, the total reserved storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved storage number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit or the like), is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S208).

After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 and the random data provided by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit) are used for determining the special figure display result. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. Numerical data indicating each random value thus extracted is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of an empty entry in the special figure pending storage unit corresponding to the starting port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is "1", the pending data is set in the first special figure pending storage unit. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the pending data is set in the second special figure pending storage unit. At this time, when the pending data is set in the first special figure pending storage unit, the CPU 103 can control the first pending indicator 25A to specify the number of the first special figure pending storage incremented by one. Such display may be displayed on the first hold indicator 25A (for example, the number of lit LEDs is increased by 1). When the pending data is set in the second special figure pending storage unit, the CPU 103 controls the second pending indicator 25B to display a display capable of specifying the second special figure pending storage number incremented by one. The second hold indicator 25B may be operated (for example, the number of LEDs to be turned on is increased by 1).

The first special figure reserved storage unit is a special figure game (first special game) that has not started yet, although the game ball has entered the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the first starting winning has occurred. The pending data of the special drawing game using the first special drawing in the symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning number into the first starting winning opening (the order in which the game balls are detected) with the holding number, and based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the entry of the game balls. The number of storages of the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 as the reserved data Is stored until it reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). Thus, the pending data stored in the first special figure pending storage unit indicates that execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the first special figure is pending, and the variable display result in this special figure game A hold that enables determination of whether or not it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state based on (special map display result), whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is a specific mode (for example, reach effect, etc.) It becomes memory information.

In addition, the hold number of the first special figure hold storage unit and the display position of the hold display symbol (controlled by the effect control board 12 side) basically correspond to each other. Therefore, when the hold data is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit, the hold display symbol is displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold number associated with the hold data. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “1”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the leftmost first display position of the first hold display unit 5HL. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “2”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the second display position located on the right side of the first display position of the first hold display portion 5HL. To do.

The second special figure reservation storage unit, the game ball has entered the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B, and the second starting winning occurs, but the special drawing game that has not been started yet (second Hold data of a special figure game using the second special figure in the special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning number into the second starting winning opening (the order of detecting the game balls) with the holding number, and based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the entry of the game balls. The numerical value data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104, etc. It is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. In this way, the pending data stored in the second special figure pending storage unit indicates that execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the second special figure is pending, and the variable display result in this special figure game A hold that enables determination of whether or not it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state based on (special map display result), whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is a specific mode (for example, reach effect, etc.) It becomes memory information.

In addition, the hold number of the second special figure hold storage unit and the display position of the hold display symbol (controlled by the effect control board 12 side) basically correspond to each other. Therefore, when the hold data is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit, the hold display symbol is displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold number associated with the hold data. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “1”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the leftmost first display position of the second hold display portion 5HR. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “2”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the second display position located on the right side of the first display position of the second hold display portion 5HR. To do.

After executing the processing of step S210, the CPU 103 makes settings for transmitting a previously prepared starting mouth winning designation command to the effect control board 12 (step S211). After that, the CPU 103 makes a setting for transmitting a prepared reserved storage number notification command to the effect control board 12 (step S212).

Subsequently, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number determination process (step S213). As described above, the winning random number determination process is a process for determining the start winning, and based on the random numbers MR1 and MR3 of the random numbers MR1 to MR3 extracted in step S209, This is a process of determining whether or not the variable display result of the variable display to be executed is “big hit” or “small hit” and the variation pattern (see FIG. 9-4) of the variable display. After that, the CPU 103 determines whether the starting opening buffer value is "1" or "2" (step S214). At this time, when it is determined that the starting opening buffer value is "2" (step S214; "2"), the CPU 103 clears the starting opening buffer and initializes the stored value to "0" ( (Step S215), the start winning determination process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the starting opening buffer value is "1" (step S214; "1"), the CPU 103 clears the starting opening buffer and initializes the stored value to "0". From (step S216), the process proceeds to step S204. As a result, even when both the first starting opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B simultaneously detect the starting winning of the effective game ball, the processing based on the detection of both effective starting winnings can be surely completed.

FIG. 9-2 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S213 of FIG. 9-1 as the winning random number determination process. In the present embodiment, when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started, the special symbol normal processing is performed as the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) as "big hit" or "small hit". A decision is made as to whether to control the state or the small hitting gaming state. Further, in the variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern corresponding to the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is determined. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, in the random number determination process at the time of winning, the game ball is extracted at this timing at the starting winning timing detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). Whether or not the variable display result of the variable display of the executed random number value (the random number value extracted in the process of step S209) is “big hit” or “small hit”, and the variable display of the decorative pattern Judgment of the variation pattern is performed (so-called "prefetching"). As a result, before the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the starting winning opening is started (before the start condition of the special symbol game is satisfied), the special symbol display result is “big hit” or It is pre-read that "small hit" will occur and that the variable display mode of the decorative pattern will be the predetermined display mode, and based on this pre-read result, the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the effect control board 12 side displays the hold display. The display mode and the like can be determined.

In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 9-2, the CPU 103 first sets, for example, a time saving flag (a flag that is turned on in the time saving state) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control flag setting unit). ) Or a probability variation flag (a flag that is turned on in the probability variation state) and the like to identify the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (step S301). Whether or not the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the jackpot gaming state by checking the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control flag control unit etc.) Specify. For example, when the value of the special figure process flag is "4" to "7", it may be specified that the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the jackpot gaming state.

Subsequent to the processing of step S301, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the specified gaming state is the jackpot gaming state, which is the jackpot (step S302). When it is determined that the big hit is not in progress (step S302; No), the CPU 103 further determines whether or not the high base in which the high opening control accompanied by the time reduction control is being performed in the probability variation state or the time reduction state (step S303). ). When it is determined that the high base is being performed (step S303; Yes), or when it is determined that the big hit is being performed in the process of step S302 (step S402; Yes), the CPU 103 determines that the starting opening buffer value is "2". It is determined whether there is any (step S304). When it is determined that the starting opening buffer value is not "2" (step S304; No), the CPU 103 makes settings for limiting the winning determination (step S306).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the starting opening buffer value is “2” (step S304; Yes), or when it is determined that the high base is not in the processing of step S303 (step S303; No), the CPU 103 From the first special figure display result determination table or the second special figure display result determination table shown in 10 (A), (B), corresponding to the starting opening buffer value ("1" or "2") and the current game state The special figure display result determination table used for determining the special figure display result is selected (step S305).

Following the processing of step S305, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range (step S307). For example, the CPU 103 compares each determination value included in the jackpot determination range with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted by the process of step S209 illustrated in FIG. The presence or absence of a decision value that matches the random number value MR1 may be determined. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination values included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 sets the random number value MR1 and the minimum or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. By comparing, it may be determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range. At this time, by determining that the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range, it is determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random number value MR1 is determined to be “jack” (big hit start determination). it can.

In the process of step S307, for example, the CPU 103 may read the random number value MR1 stored in the special figure reservation storage unit in step S210 and use the read random number value MR1 to make the above determination. In addition to the step S210, the CPU 103 holds the random number value MR1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (area other than the special figure reservation storage section), a storage area of the CPU 103, or the like, and makes the above determination based on the held random value. You may go. This also applies to the random number value MR3 described later. As described above, the random number value used in the winning random number determination process may not be the random number value stored in the special figure reservation storage unit.

When it is determined in the process of step S307 that the jackpot is within the jackpot determination range (step S307; Yes), the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type based on the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination (step S308). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to the variation special map (“first special map” corresponding to “1” or “second special map” corresponding to “2”) specified in correspondence with the starting opening buffer value. , Big hit type determination table data is selected from the big hit type determination table. The CPU 103 refers to the selected jackpot type determining table data to determine which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is determined to be.

Subsequent to the process of step S308, the CPU 103 selects a jackpot variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 9-5), which will be described later and is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 or the like, and sets the table in the use table (step S308). S309). The big hit variation pattern determination table is a table for determining the variation pattern of the variable display in which the variable display result is “big hit”, and a determination value to be compared with the random number value MR3 is assigned to each variation pattern.

In the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-5, the determination rate is described instead of the range of the determination value. In the actual table, it is sufficient that the determined values in the range according to the determined ratio in FIG. 9-5 are assigned to each variation pattern. The determination rate is a rate with 100 as the entire range (1 to 900) of values that the random value MR3 can take. For example, as shown in FIG. 9-5(A), when the big hit type is a probable/non-probable change, the determination rate of the variation pattern PB1-1 is 5, the determination rate of the variation pattern PB1-2 is 25, and the variation pattern Since the determination rate of PB1-3 is 70, the determination values 1 to 45 (5% range) that are compared with the random number value MR3 are assigned to the variation pattern PB1-1, and the variation pattern PB1-2 is the random number value. Decision values 46 to 270 (25% range) to be compared with MR3 are assigned, and decision values 271 to 900 (70% range) to be compared with the random number value MR3 are assigned to the variation pattern PB1-3. Such determination value allocation is the same for other tables in which the determination ratio is described.

When it is determined in the process of step S307 that it is not within the jackpot determination range (step S307; No), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 is within the predetermined jackpot determination range (step S307). S310). The CPU 103 executes the same process as the case of the big hit determination range with respect to the decision value assigned to the special prize display result of “small hit” in the special figure display result decision table selected in the process of step S305. It suffices to be able to determine whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the small hit determination range.

When it is determined that it is within the small hit determination range (step S310; Yes), the small hit variation pattern determination table prepared in advance by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 (see FIG. 9-5(B)) Is set to the usage table (step S312). The small hit variation pattern determination table is a table for determining a variable display variation pattern in which the variable display result is “small hit”, and each variation pattern is assigned a determination value to be compared with the random number value MR3. .

On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not within the small hit determination range (step S310; No), a loss variation pattern determination table (FIG. 9-5(C), which is stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101) is prepared. (See (D)) is selected and set in the usage table (step S311). Specifically, when the current game state identified in step S301 is the non-time saving state (low base state) (when the time saving flag is in the off state), the variation pattern of the variation in FIG. 9-5(C) is determined. When the table is set as a use table and the current game state specified in step S301 is the time saving state (high base state) (when the time saving flag is in the on state), the variation of the deviation in FIG. 9-5(D) Set the pattern determination table as the usage table. The loss variation pattern determination table is a table for determining the variation pattern of the variable display in which the variable display result is “missed”, and each variation pattern is assigned a determination value to be compared with the random number value MR3.

After executing any one of steps S309, S311, and S312, the CPU 103 determines the jackpot fluctuation pattern set in the usage table based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination extracted in step S209. By referring to any one of the table, the small hit variation pattern determination table and the lost variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern assigned to the determination value that matches the random number value MR3 is determined (step S313). For example, the CPU 103 compares the individual determination values assigned to each variation pattern with the random number value MR3 one by one, thereby determining the variation pattern by determining the presence or absence of the determination value that matches the random number value MR3. Alternatively, the CPU 103 sets a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the decision values assigned to each variation pattern, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR3 and the minimum value of the decision values. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined by comparing with the maximum value.

After executing any of the processes of steps S306 and S313, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the start winning command at the contents according to the determination result of step S308 or step S313 (step S314), and the random number determination process during winning. To finish. The start winning award command is composed of a start opening winning award designation command, a special figure reservation storage number designation command, a symbol determination result designation command, and a variation pattern determination result designation command. When the starting mouth buffer value is "1", as the command at the time of starting winning, the first starting winning opening designation command, the first special figure reserved memory number designation command, the symbol determination result designation command, and the variation pattern determination result designation Make command and transmission settings. When the starting opening buffer value is "2", as the command for starting winning, a second starting winning opening designating command, a second special figure reservation storage number designating command, a design determination result designating command, and a variation pattern determination result designating Make command and transmission settings. The command set for transmission is transmitted in the command control process.

The first special figure reserved storage number designation command and the second special figure reserved storage number designation command to be set for transmission are commands for designating the current first special figure reserved storage number and second special figure reserved storage number ( The command including the corresponding EXT data), and the specified special figure reservation storage number may be specified by the count value of the first special figure reservation storage number counter or the second special figure reservation storage number counter. When the determination result of step S307 is within the jackpot determination range (step S307; Yes), the symbol designating command to be set for transmission is a command that specifies that the determination result of the variable display result is "jackpot" ("big hit"). If the determination result of step S307 is within the small hit determination range (step S310; Yes), a command that specifies that the determination result of the variable display result is "small hit" (" A command including EXT data corresponding to "small hit"), and a command specifying that the result of the variable display result is "miss" when the result of the determination in step S310 is not within the small hit determination range (step S310; No). (Command including EXT data corresponding to "miss"), and when the determination result of step S303 is the start opening buffer value = 1 (step S304; No), the determination at the time of winning a start is not performed "no determination" The command (command including EXT data corresponding to “no determination”) may be used. The variation pattern determination result designation command to be set for transmission is a command (a command including EXT data corresponding to the variation pattern that is the determination result) that designates the variation pattern that is the determination result when the variation pattern is determined in step S313. When the determination result of step S304 is the starting opening buffer value=1 (step S304; No), a command designating that "no determination" has not been made at the time of winning the start prize (EXT corresponding to "no determination") Command including data).

In the winning random number determination process, as described above, regarding the variable display corresponding to the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted in step S209 this time, the variable display result of the variable display (special figure game) is “big hit” or “small”. It is determined whether or not there is a "hit" and the variation pattern of the variable display (see FIG. 9-5), and so-called prefetching is performed. In this process, the determination is made based on the current game state, and the determination is not necessarily accurate because the determination is not made based on the game state when the variable display is actually executed. The variable display result and the variation pattern can be predicted with accuracy. In the winning random number determination process, when it is determined that the big hit is in the process of step S302 or when the time saving control is determined in the process of step S303, the process is started by the process of step S304. It is determined whether the mouth buffer value is "2". At this time, if the starting opening buffer value is "1" and not "2", the process proceeds to the process of step S314 without executing the process of step S305 and the like, and the start winning determination is not performed. In this way, when the high opening control associated with the time saving control is performed or when the jackpot is in the gaming state, each of the above is based on the occurrence of the start winning (first starting winning) due to the game ball entering the first starting winning opening. Limit the judgment so that it is not performed. Accordingly, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, the first start winning a prize is provided during the time saving control or in the big hit game state. It is possible to ensure the soundness of the game by restricting the prefetching based on the above.

FIG. 9C is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 shown in FIG. When the fluctuation pattern setting process is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is in the on state (step S261). When it is determined that the big hit flag is in the on state (step S261; Yes), the CPU 103 determines a variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S262). When it is determined in the process of step S261 that the big hit flag is in the off state (step S261; No), the CPU 103 determines whether the small hit flag is in the on state (step S263). When it is determined that the small hit flag is in the on state (step S263; Yes), the CPU 103 determines a variation pattern corresponding to the small hit when the special figure display result is "small hit" (step S264). On the other hand, when it is determined that the small hit flag is in the off state (step S263; No), the CPU 103 determines the variation pattern corresponding to the loss in which the special figure display result is “miss” according to the number of pending storages. (Step S265).

FIG. 9-4 shows a specific example of the fluctuation pattern in this embodiment.

The variation pattern PA1-1 is selected when the variable display result is “miss”, specifies non-reach (the variable display mode does not reach), and the special figure variation time is normal. It is a non-reach variation pattern of length. The variation pattern is a variation pattern selected when the number of pending storages is less than two.

The variation pattern PA1-2 is selected when the variable display result is “miss”, specifies non-reach (the variable display mode does not reach), and the special figure variation time is longer than usual. Is also a short (shortening variation) non-reach variation pattern. The variation pattern is a variation pattern selected when the number of reserved memories is 2 or more.

The variation pattern PA2-1 is a reach variation pattern which is selected when the variable display result is “miss” and which specifies execution of normal reach. The variation pattern PA2-2 is a reach variation pattern which is selected when the variable display result is “miss” and which specifies execution of the super reach A. The variation pattern PA2-3 is a reach variation pattern that is selected when the variable display result is “miss” and specifies execution of the super reach B.

The variation pattern PB1-1 is a reach variation pattern which is selected when the variable display result is “big hit” and which specifies execution of normal reach. The variation pattern PB1-2 is selected when the variable display result is “big hit”, and is a reach variation pattern that specifies execution of the super reach A. The variation pattern PB1-3 is a reach variation pattern which is selected when the variable display result is “big hit” and which specifies execution of the super reach B.

The variation pattern PC1-1 is selected when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probability”, and when the variable display result is “small hit”, and specifies non-reach. This is a non-reach fluctuation pattern. The variation pattern PC1-2 is selected for when the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability", and when the variable display result is "small hit". It is a reach variation pattern that specifies execution of reach. Here, the abrupt/small hit exclusive reach is a reach that can be selectively determined only when the variable display result is a sudden big hit or a small hit. The decorative design for the sudden jackpot is a design in which the combination of the left, middle, and right decorative designs is stopped and displayed at “3”, “5”, and “7”. The small hit decorative pattern is a pattern in which the combination of left, middle, and right decorative patterns is stopped and displayed at “2”, “4”, and “6”.

In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 9-3, for example, the jackpot variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. To be done. As an example, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) that is compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the variation pattern determination result. The CPU 103 refers to the big hit variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random number value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer, and thereby the variation assigned to the determination value that matches the random number value MR3. The pattern may be determined (selected) as the current variation pattern. In addition, in FIG. 9-5(A), the decision rate is described instead of the decision value.

In the processing of step S264 shown in FIG. 9C, for example, the small hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Is determined. As an example, in the small hitting variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the variation pattern determination result. The CPU 103 refers to the small hit variation pattern determination table based on the numerical value data indicating the variation pattern determination random number MR3 read from the variation random number buffer, and is thereby assigned to the determination value that matches the random number MR3. The fluctuation pattern may be determined (selected) as the fluctuation pattern of this time. In addition, in FIG. 9-5(B), the decision rate is described instead of the decision value.

In the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 9C, for example, by using the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 9C and 9D which is stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, The fluctuation pattern is determined. When the gaming state is the non-time saving state (the time saving flag is off), the CPU 103 refers to the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-5(C). When the gaming state is the time saving state (the time saving flag is on), the CPU 103 refers to the loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-5(D). As an example, in each lost variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the variation pattern determination result. The CPU 103 refers to the lost variation pattern determination table on the basis of the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random number MR3 read from the variation random number buffer, and thereby the variation assigned to the determination value that matches the random number MR3. The pattern may be determined (selected) as the current variation pattern. In addition, in FIGS. 9-5(C) and (D), the determination rate is described instead of the determination value.

As shown in FIG. 9-5, at the time of a big hit (probability change/non-probability change), the determination rate of the variation pattern PB1-3 that executes the super reach B is the highest, and the variation pattern PB1-2 of the super reach A and the normal reach. The determination rate gradually decreases in the order of the variation pattern PB1-1. At the time of losing, the determination rate of the non-reach variation pattern PA1-1 (including PA1-2) is the highest, and the normal reach variation pattern PA2-1, the super reach A variation pattern PA2-2, and the super reach B The determination rate gradually decreases in the order of the variation patterns PA2-3. From this, when super reach B is executed, the variable display result is "big hit" at the highest rate. Then, in the order of super reach A and normal reach, the ratio at which the variable display result is “big hit” (so-called big hit expectation degree) decreases. That is, the variable display with the reach effect of super reach has a higher ratio of the variable display result of "big hit" than the variable display without the reach effect. In other words, the longer the variable display period (variable display time) is, the higher the ratio of the variable display result is "big hit".

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-5, during the big hit (probability), the determination rate of the variation pattern PC1-2 of the reach/small hit reach is higher than the determination rate of the variation pattern PC1-1 of the non-reach. On the other hand, at the time of small hit, the determination rate of the non-reach variation pattern PC1-1 is higher than the determination rate of the sudden/small hit reach variation pattern PC1-2. From this, when the variation pattern PC1-2 of the abrupt/small hit reach is executed, the variable display result is likely to be “big hit (actual)”, and when the variation pattern PC1-1 of the non-reach is executed, The variable display result is likely to be a "small hit".

After performing the processing of any of steps S262, S264, and S265 of FIG. 9-3, the CPU 103 sets a special figure variation time (also referred to as variation time) that is a variable display time of the special symbol (step S266). The special symbol variation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol game until the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result (special symbol display result) is derived and displayed. Is. As shown in FIG. 12, the special figure variation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived by setting the special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in each of the processes of steps S262, S264, and S265. The special figure variation time is set by, for example, setting a timer value according to the special figure variation time in a game control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

Following the processing of step S266, of the special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B, start The setting for starting the fluctuation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special figure games where the conditions are satisfied (step S267). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", a setting is made to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B is performed. As a result, the special figure game is started. When the variable display using the first special figure is started, the CPU 103 controls the first reservation indicator 25A to display the first special figure reservation storage number that is subtracted by one. It is also possible to cause the hold indicator 25A to perform the operation (for example, reduce the number of lit LEDs by one). When the variable display using the second special figure is started, the CPU 103 controls the second pending indicator 25B to display the second special figure pending storage number that is subtracted by one, as a second display. The hold display 25B may be used (for example, the number of lit LEDs is reduced by 1).

After performing the process of step S267, the CPU 103 notifies the effect control board 12 side of the special figure display result, the variation pattern determination result, and the like at the time of starting the variation of the special symbol (variation start time command). Transmission settings are made (step S268). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 instructs the effect control board 12 from the main board 11 as a variation start time command such as a first variation start designation command and a variation pattern designation command ( A command including EXT data indicating the variation pattern determined in step S262, S264, or S265, a display result designation command (command including EXT data indicating the determined variable display result), and a first special figure reserved storage number designation command ( Sequentially send the 1st special figure reservation storage count value reduced by 1, that is, a command including the EXT data indicating the first special figure reservation storage number when one reservation storage is exhausted by starting execution of the special figure game) Send settings for On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 instructs the effect control board 12 from the main board 11 to use the second variation start designation command and the variation pattern designation command (variation pattern designation command) as variation start time commands. Command including EXT data indicating the variation pattern determined in step S262, S264 or S265, display result designation command (command including EXT data indicating the determined variable display result), second special figure reserved storage number designation command (1 The reduced second special figure reserved storage number count value, that is, a command including EXT data indicating the second special figure reserved storage number when one reserved storage is consumed by starting execution of the special figure game) is sequentially transmitted. For sending settings.

After executing the process of step S268, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special figure process flag to “2” (step S267), and then ends the fluctuation pattern setting process. By updating the value of the special figure process flag to "2" in step S267, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 5 is executed.

Next, the processing in the effect control board 12 of the characteristic part 074AK in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 9-6 is a flowchart showing an example of command analysis processing. In the command analysis process, the CPU 120 for effect control receives the command at the time of winning the prize from the main board 11 (the command to specify the winning a prize opening, the command to specify the number of special figure reservation storages, the command to specify the symbol determination result, the command to specify the variation pattern determination result). It is determined whether there is any (step S401).

When it is determined that the command for start winning is received (step S401; Yes), the received command is stored in the command buffer for start winning (step S402). When the first start winning prize designation command and the first special figure reserved memory number designation command are received as the start winning award command, the start winning award command (the first start winning prize designation command, the first special figure reserved memory number designation command) , A pattern determination result designating command and a variation pattern determination result designating command) are stored in a first start prize-winning command buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. When a second start winning opening designation command or a second special figure reserved memory number designation command is received as a start winning award command, a start winning award command (second start winning prize designation command, second special figure reserved storage number designation command) , A pattern determination result designating command and a variation pattern determination result designating command) are stored in a second start prize winning command buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

FIG. 9-7(A) is an example of the configuration of the first start prize-winning command buffer. The first start prize-winning command buffer stores various command data constituting the start prize-winning reception command received at the first start prize-winning. The first start-up winning command buffer has a storage area (corresponding to each of the reserved display numbers 1 to 4) capable of storing various kinds of data corresponding to the maximum value (eg, 4) of the first special figure reserved memory number. Area) is provided. In the first start prize-winning command buffer in the characteristic part 074AK in this embodiment, as shown in the figure, an area in which various command data corresponding to the variable display being executed is stored as the reserved display number "0". Is provided (the same applies to the command buffer at the time of the second start winning).

When there is a starting winning prize to the first starting winning a prize mouth, four commands of a first starting winning a prize mouth designation command, a first special figure reservation storage designation command, a symbol determination result designation command, and a variation pattern determination result designation command are set. The effect control command (start prize winning command) that is set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the first start winning a prize command buffer, in addition to these first starting winning opening designation command, first special figure hold storage designation command, symbol determination result designation command, fluctuation pattern determination result designation command, other information is held. A storage area is secured so that the storage area can be stored in association with the stored information.

The effect control CPU 120 stores the data for specifying the start-winning command at the beginning of the empty area of the first start-winning command buffer according to the reception order. The empty area of the command buffer at the time of the first start winning, that is, the data of the area in which no data is stored is “0000 (H)”. Therefore, when the start winning command is received, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the minimum hold display number in which the storage area of the starting winning command is all “0000 (H)” in the first starting prize command buffer. In the storage area for storing, each effect control command data is stored in the order of the first start winning opening designation command, the first special figure reservation storage designation command, the symbol determination result designation command, and the variation pattern determination result designation command.

Further, the first start-up winning command buffer is provided with a storage area for storing other information corresponding to each of the reserved display numbers and a storage area for storing a display mode change pattern described later. . The display mode change pattern is a type indicating a change (transition) pattern of the display mode of the hold display. The display mode change patterns corresponding to the reserved display numbers "0" to "4" in the example shown in FIG. 9-7(A) are "PT4-4-22", "PT3-2-04", and "0", respectively. , “0”, and “0” are stored. As will be described later, “PT4-4-22” and “PT3-2-04” are display mode change patterns determined when the number of reserved memories (reserved number) is “4” and “3”, respectively. Yes, there are a pattern in which the display mode changes twice and a pattern in which the display mode changes once. When the display mode change pattern is “0”, the display mode change pattern is not set, and the hold notice effect is not executed. Therefore, the display modes (display colors) of the hold display and the active display are the normal mode. “White” does not change (in the illustrated example, the hold is not stored in the first place). Although illustration is omitted, in the first start prize-winning command buffer shown in FIG. 9-7(A), information indicating which stage of the display mode change pattern the reserved display is (stage) An area for storing the number) (stage number storage area) is also provided (the same is true for the second start winning award command buffer shown in FIG. 9-7(B)).

Further, FIG. 9-7(B) is an example of the configuration of the second start winning award command buffer. The command buffer at the time of the second start prize stores various command data which constitutes the received command at the time of the second start prize received. In the second start winning award command buffer, a storage area (corresponding to each of the reserved display numbers 1 to 4) capable of storing various kinds of data corresponding to the maximum value (for example, 4) of the second special figure reserved memory number Area) is provided. As with the first start-winning command buffer, the second start-winning command buffer in the feature part 074AK in this embodiment has a variable display that is being executed with a reserved display number “0” as shown in the figure. An area for storing various corresponding command data is provided.

When there is a starting winning prize to the second starting winning opening, four commands of a second starting winning opening designating command, a second special figure reservation storage designating command, a symbol determination result designating command, and a variation pattern determination result designating command are set. The effect control command (start prize winning command) that is set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the second start winning a prize command buffer, in addition to these second starting winning opening designation command, second special figure hold storage designation command, symbol determination result designation command, variation pattern determination result designation command, other information is held. A storage area is secured so that the storage area can be stored in association with the stored information.

The effect control CPU 120 stores the data for specifying the start winning award command from the beginning of the empty area of the second starting award command buffer according to the reception order. The empty area of the command buffer at the time of the second start winning, that is, the data of the area in which no data is stored is “0000 (H)”. Therefore, when the start winning award command is received, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the minimum hold display number in which the storage area of the starting award command is all “0000 (H)” in the second starting award command buffer. In the storage area to be stored, each effect control command data is stored in the order of the second start winning opening designation command, the first special figure reservation storage designation command, the symbol determination result designation command, and the variation pattern determination result designation command.

In addition, the second start prize-winning command buffer, like the first start prize-winning command buffer, has a storage area for storing other information corresponding to each of the hold display numbers, and has a display step change pattern described later. A storage area for storing is provided. The example shown in FIG. 9-7(B) shows an example in which the effect control command data is not stored in any of the storage areas of the hold display numbers “0” to “4”.

Returning to the description of the flowchart of the command analysis process shown in FIG. 9-6, after executing step S402, or when it is determined that the start winning command is not received (step S401; No), the effect control CPU 120 It is determined whether or not a game state designation command has been received (step S403). When it is determined that the game state designation command has been received (step S403; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 switches the on/off state of the high-accuracy flag and the high base flag based on the content of the received game state designation command. (Step S404).

The high-accuracy flag is provided in, for example, a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control flag setting unit), and is turned on in response to the probability change state. The ON state/OFF state is switched in response to the switching of the ON state/OFF state. The high base flag is provided in, for example, a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, a production control flag setting unit), and is turned on in response to the time saving state. The ON state/OFF state is switched in response to the switching of the ON state/OFF state. For example, when the game state designating command designates the high-accuracy high-base state (for example, when the probability variation flag and the time saving flag specify that the state is on), the effect control CPU 120 sets the high-accuracy flag and high. Both of the base flags are turned on (if they are already on, the on state is maintained. The same applies to the on/off states of both flags below). If the game state specification command is for specifying the high-accuracy low base state (for example, if the probability variation flag is on and the time saving flag is off), then the high-accuracy flag is on and the high-base flag is high. Turn off the flag. If the gaming state designation command is one that designates a low-probability low base state (normal state) (for example, if the probabilistic variation flag and the time saving flag are in the off state), then both the high-probability flag and high-base flag are set. Turn off.

After executing step S404, or when it is determined that the start winning command has not been received (step S403; No), the effect control CPU 120 executes other analysis processing (step S405), and the command analysis processing. To finish.

Here, with reference to FIG. 9-8, the processing executed in response to the reception of each effect control command in the command analysis processing will be described. The content shown in the item of “processing content” shown in FIG. 9-8 is, for example, the processing executed in step S405. Further, the step number shown in the item of “processing content” indicates the step number in the flowchart shown in FIG. 9-6, which means that the corresponding step processing is executed. Further, each reception flag and each storage area indicated in the item of “processing content” are provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Further, setting the reception flag means turning it on.

For example, when the received production control command is a variation pattern designation command, the effect control CPU 120 stores the received variation pattern command in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 122. Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the variation pattern command reception flag.

Further, for example, when the received effect control command is a display result designation command, the effect control CPU 120 stores the received display result designation command in the display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM 122.

FIG. 9-9 is a flow chart showing an example of the pre-reading notice setting processing in step S161 shown in FIG. When the pre-reading notice setting process shown in FIG. 9-9 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a start winning command has been received (step 074AKS001). When it is determined that the command for starting winning a prize has been received (step 074AKS001; Yes), the CPU 120 for effect control receives the command for adding a first reserved storage number received in the low base state, or the command for high addition of the number of reserved memories. It is determined whether the received command is the second reserved storage number addition designation command received in the base state (step 074AKS002). In the present embodiment, the processing of step 074AKS002 is executed, so that in the low base state, the pending notice effect (change effect) can be executed when the pending memory is increased based on the winning of the first starting winning opening. In the high base state, the hold notice effect (change effect) can be executed when the hold memory is increased based on the winning of the second start winning opening.

When it is determined that it is either the first start winning opening designation command received in the low base state or the second starting winning opening designation command received in the high base state (step 074AKS002; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 Determines the display mode of the active display as the final display mode of the hold display to be displayed (step 074AKS003). The effect control CPU 120 refers to the active display mode determination table shown in FIG. 9-10 which is stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 according to the variable display result and the variation pattern of the variable display, and the first hold The display mode of the active display as the final change destination of the display or the hold display displayed as the second hold display (how many stages are changed when the change effect is executed) is determined. The effect control CPU 120 may obtain the variable display result and the variation pattern of the variable display by referring to the symbol determination result designation command and the variation pattern determination result designation command included in the start winning command.

Next, determination of the display mode of active display will be described. In the present embodiment, a change effect is performed in which the display mode (including at least the color) of the pending display corresponding to the variable display that has not yet started and the active display corresponding to the variable display that is being executed is changed step by step. . The active display mode determination table illustrated in FIGS. 9 to 10 is a table for determining in advance the display mode of active display (also referred to as “final display mode”) which is the final stage of the change (transition) of the display mode. As shown in FIG. 9-10, the active display mode determination table is for determining which of the stages 1 to 4 is the final display mode for each variable display result (including the big hit type and the variation pattern). Is assigned a determined percentage of. More specifically, the variable display results are classified into "big hit (probable change/non-probable change)", "big hit (sudden change)", "miss (super reach)/small hit", and "other than the above". Different determination rates are assigned to “white”, “blue”, “green”, and “red” prepared as the display colors of the active display. In this embodiment, active display is performed in colors such as white in step 1, blue in step 2, green in step 3, and red in step 4.

As shown in FIGS. 9-10, when the variable display result is a “big hit (probability change/non-probability change)” in which a 16-round game is executed, as the active display mode (display color) that is the final display mode, The decision rate for "green", which is "stage 3", is highest, and the decision rate is lower for "blue" for "stage 2", "white" for "stage 1", and "red" for "stage 4". Is set to. On the other hand, when the variable display result is "big hit (probability)" in which a two-round game is executed, the determination rate of "green" which is "stage 3" is the highest as the active display mode (display color), Next, the determination rate of “blue” in “stage 2” is high, and the determination rate of “red” in “stage 4” and “white” in “stage 1” is set to be the lowest. When the variable display result is “miss (super reach)” or “small hit” in which the variation pattern includes the super reach effect, the active display mode (display color) is “stage 2” “blue”. “Stage 1” is the highest, “Stage 1” is “White” and “Stage 3” is “Green” at the same ratio, and then “Stage 4” is “Red”. There is. If the variable display result does not correspond to any of the above-described “big hit (probable/non-probable change)”, “big hit (probable)”, “miss (super reach)”, and “small hit”, the active display mode ( As for the display color), the determination ratio is set only to "white". Further, when the variable display result is "miss", the active display mode (display color) is set not to be determined to "red".

With this setting, when the active display (including the case of changing in the hold display stage) changes up to the “red” stage of “Stage 4”, the variable display result is always a “big hit”. Can be notified. Further, when the active display changes up to the “green” stage of the “stage 3”, it can be suggested that the variable display result is likely to be a “big hit” (probable/inaccurate/probable). . In addition, if the “white” of “Stage 1” remains, it is highly likely that the variable display result is “miss” or “small hit”, and when the pending notice effect is executed (that is, When the display mode of the hold display is changed), it is possible to suggest that the player is more likely to be controlled in an advantageous state than when not executed.

In the change effect (holding notice effect), the display mode of "red" in "Stage 4" in which the variable display result is always a "big hit" is also called a big hit confirmation step. In addition, the display mode of "red" in "Stage 4" is a big hit confirmation stage, and as shown in FIG. Since it is the only choice, it has a high rarity value. In the illustrated example, the display mode of “red” in “Stage 4” is shown as the big hit confirmation stage, but it is also determined when the variable display result is “miss” or “small hit”, for example. You may do it (that is, it is not necessary to be a big hit confirmation). In this case, when the display mode of "red" in "Stage 4" is determined, the possibility of becoming a "big hit" becomes higher (the higher the number of stages, the higher the possibility of becoming a "big hit" becomes. The decision rate may be set.

Returning to FIG. 9-9, after determining the display mode of the active display by the process of step 074AKS003, the effect control CPU 120 determines the display mode of the active display determined in step 074AKS003, the first special figure reservation storage number designation command, and the first special figure reservation storage number designation command. The display mode change pattern is determined according to the number of reserved memories indicated by one of the 2 special figure reserved memory number designation commands, and the first reserved display or the second reserved display is displayed (step 074AKS004). It should be noted that the number of reserved memories is the first special figure reserved memory number designation command when the first start winning prize designation command is received, and the second special figure when the second starting winning prize designation command is received. It may be specified by referring to the reserved storage number specification command. In the process of step 074AKS004, the display mode change pattern in the first hold display or the second hold display is determined with reference to the display mode change pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. 9-11 to 9-15. The display mode change pattern indicates a change pattern such as how many shifts of the hold display the transition is made to which stage (which display color) before the active display which is the final stage is displayed. The display mode change pattern determined in step 074AKS004 is the storage of the display mode change pattern in the first start prize command buffer shown in FIG. 9-7 or the second start prize command buffer shown in FIG. 9-7. It is stored in the area.

As described above, the display mode change pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 9-11 to 9-15 determines the display mode change pattern indicating the change of the display mode of the hold display and the active display that are the notice targets of the hold notice effect. This is a table that is referred to in order to do this. The display mode change pattern determination table is divided according to the number of holds (the hold display number of the hold storage that is the target of the notice of hold notice) and the active display form (final display form). Specifically, the number of held numbers of “4” to “2” and the active display of “white”, “blue”, “green”, and “red” such as “stage 1” to “stage 4” are displayed. The display mode change pattern determination table is divided according to the display color. Further, in each display mode change pattern determination table that is divided by the number of holdings and the active display mode, “big hit (16R)” (“big hit (probable/non-probable)”), “big hit (probable)”, “miss (super)”. For each variable display result such as "reach)" and "small hit", different determination ratios are assigned to the display mode change patterns set according to the active display mode (final display mode).

The hold display is displayed at any one of "white", "blue", "green", and "red" such as "stage 1" to "stage 4" at the start of the hold display accompanying the start winning. In addition, the hold display is shift-displayed as the hold storage is exhausted, and a new variable display is being executed (including the variable display corresponding to the active display) at the timing when the change effect (hold notice effect) is executed. , It is possible to change to different display colors (steps), “white” which is “step 1”→“blue” which is “step 2”→“green” which is “step 3”→“step 4” It changes step by step in the order of "red". Further, the active display may be displayed with its stage changed from the hold display corresponding to the hold display number “1”. In addition, when changing the stage, only a change to a higher stage is allowed (no change from a higher stage to a lower stage), for example, “white” in “stage 1” → “green” in “stage 3”. It may be skipped and change to a higher stage.

9-11(A) to 9-12(D), when the number of holding memories (holding number) is "4" (when the holding memory of the notice target of the holding notice production is the holding display number "4") Is a display mode change pattern determination table referred to in FIG. 5, and a display mode change pattern indicating a change in the display mode of the pending display corresponding to the pending display numbers “4” to “1” and the active display corresponding to “0” is set. Has been done.

FIG. 9-11(A) is a display mode change pattern determination table that is referred to when the active display mode (final display mode) is “white” in “Stage 1”. As shown in FIG. 9-11(A), when the final display mode is “white” in “Stage 1”, it corresponds to the hold display numbers corresponding to the hold display numbers “4” to “1” and “0”. Only the display mode change pattern PT4-1-01 (display mode change count "0") in which the display color of the active display remains "white" of "Stage 1" is set, and the determination ratio is assigned to each variable display result. Is uniformly 100%.

FIG. 9-11(B) is a display mode change pattern determination table that is referred to when the active display mode (final display mode) is “blue” in “stage 2”. As shown in FIG. 9-11(B), as the display mode change pattern, the display colors of the hold display corresponding to the hold display numbers “4” to “1” and the active display corresponding to “0” are “Stage 2”. PT4-2-01 (display mode change number "0") which remains unchanged as "blue" and "Stage 1" in the hold display corresponding to the hold display number "4" and the hold display number "3" ~ PT4-2-02 to 05 (display mode change) in which the display color changes from "white" in "stage 1" to "blue" in "stage 2" in either the hold display or the active display corresponding to "0" The number of times “1”) is set.

As shown in FIG. 9-11(B), when the variable display result is "miss (super reach)" or "small hit", the display mode change pattern PT4-2-02 in which the number of display mode changes is "1" Among the above, the determination rate assigned to the display mode change pattern PT4-2-05 is the highest as compared with other variable display results, and the determination rate assigned to PT4-2-02 is the lowest. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit (16R)”, it is assigned to PT4-2-02 out of the display mode change patterns PT4-2-02 to 05 in which the number of display mode changes is “1”. The decision rate is highest and the decision rate assigned to PT4-2-05 is lowest.

With such a setting, when the change effect is performed, the later the display state changes from “white” in “Stage 1” to “blue” in “Stage 2”, the more variable display the “big hit (16R) It can be suggested that there is a high possibility that Separately from this, when the display mode change pattern PT4-2-01 in which the hold display remains unchanged at “Stage 2” is executed, the variable display result is likely to be “big hit (16R)”. Thus, the determination rate of the display mode change pattern determination table may be set. According to this, since the "Stage 2" hold display is displayed from the beginning of the winning, it is possible to give the player a sense of security. Further, the display mode change pattern determination table is determined such that the earlier the timing of changing the display mode of the hold display from “Stage 1” to “Stage 2” is, the higher the possibility that the variable display result is “big hit (16R)” is. You may set a ratio. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the hold display.

FIG. 9-11(C) is a display mode change pattern determination table that is referred to when the active display mode (final display mode) is “green” in “stage 3”. As shown in FIG. 9-11(C), as the display mode change pattern, the display color of the hold display corresponding to the hold display numbers “4” to “1” and the active display corresponding to “0” is “Stage 3”. PT4-3-01 (display mode change count "0") which remains unchanged as "green", and "Stage 1" in the hold display corresponding to the hold display number "4" and the hold display number "3" ~ PT4-3-02 to 05 that changes from "white" in "Stage 1" to "green" in "Stage 3" in either the hold display or the active display corresponding to "0" (the display mode change count "1" )), and in the hold display corresponding to the hold display number “4”, which is “blue” in “Stage 2” and is either the hold display or the active display corresponding to the hold display numbers “3” to “0”. In PT4-3-06 to 09 (display mode change count "1") that changes from "blue" in "stage 2" to "green" in "stage 3" and the hold display corresponding to the hold display number "4" “Stage 1” is “white”, and in either the hold display or the active display corresponding to the hold display numbers “3” to “0”, “Stage 1” is “white” to “Stage 2” is “blue”. Further, PT4-3-10-14 (display mode change count "2") that changes from "blue" in "stage 2" to "green" in "stage 3" is set.

As shown in FIG. 9-11(C), in the characteristic part 074AK in this embodiment, the determination rate is such that the higher the number of changes in the display mode, the higher the degree of expectation that the variable display will be “big hit (16R)”. Has been assigned. In addition, the determination rate is assigned such that the later the timing of changing to the “green” display mode of “Stage 3”, the higher the degree of expectation that the variable display will be “big hit (16R)”.

With such a setting, when a change effect is performed, the variable display becomes “big hit (16R)” as the display timing changes to “green” in “stage 3” at a later timing and the number of changes increases. Can be suggested as likely. Separately from this, when the display mode change pattern PT4-3-01 in which the hold display remains unchanged at "Stage 3" is executed, the variable display result is likely to be "big hit (16R)". Thus, the determination rate of the display mode change pattern determination table may be set. According to this, since the hold display of "Stage 3" is displayed from the beginning of winning, it is possible to give the player a sense of security. In addition, the determination ratio of the display mode change pattern determination table is set such that the earlier the timing at which the display mode of the hold display changes to “Stage 3”, the higher the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit (16R)”. Good. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the hold display. In addition, the display mode change pattern is determined such that the variable display result is more likely to be "big hit (16R)" as the pattern changes from "white" in "stage 1" to "green" in "stage 3" You may set the determination rate of a table. According to this, it is possible to exert an effect that is upgraded in multiple stages (impacts the player), and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

FIG. 9-12D is a display mode change pattern determination table that is referred to when the active display mode (final display mode) is “red” in “Stage 4”. As shown in FIG. 9-12(D), as the display mode change pattern, the display color of the hold display corresponding to the hold display numbers “4” to “1” and the active display corresponding to “0” is “Stage 4”. PT4-4-01 (display mode change count "0") which remains unchanged as "red" and "white" of "Stage 1" in the hold display corresponding to the hold display number "4", and the hold display PT4-4-02 to 05 (display mode) that changes from "white" in "stage 1" to "red" in "stage 1" in either the hold display or the active display corresponding to the numbers "3" to "0" The number of changes “1”) and the hold display corresponding to the hold display number “4” are “blue” in “Stage 2” and the hold display or active display corresponding to the hold display numbers “3” to “0” Corresponding to PT4-4-06 to 09 (display mode change count "1") that changes from "blue" in "stage 2" to "red" in "stage 4" in any of the above, and the hold display number "4" "Stage 3" is "green" in the hold display, and "Stage 3" is changed from "Green" to "Stage 4" in either the hold display or the active display corresponding to the hold display numbers "3" to "0". PT4-4-10-13 (display step change count "1") that changes to "red" and "white" of "step 1" in the hold display corresponding to the hold display number "4", From "white" in "Stage 1" to "blue" in "Stage 2" and further from "blue" in "Stage 2" in either the hold display or the active display corresponding to the hold display numbers "3" to "0". PT4-4-14 to 19 (display stage change count "2") that changes to "red" in "stage 4" and "white" in "stage 1" in the hold display corresponding to the hold display number "4" Therefore, in either the hold display or the active display corresponding to the hold display numbers "3" to "0", "white" of "stage 1" to "green" of "stage 3", and "of stage 3" PT4-4-20 to 25 (display mode change count "2") that changes from "green" to "red" in "stage 4" and "stage 1" of "stage 1" in the hold display corresponding to the hold display number "4" “White”, and in either the hold display or the active display corresponding to the hold display numbers “3” to “0”, “white” of “stage 1” to “blue” of “stage 2”, and further “stage 2”. From "blue" of "Stage 3" to "green" of "Stage 3" and from "green" of "Stage 3" to "red" of "Stage 4" PT4-4-26 to 29 (display stage change count "3 )) is set.

As shown in FIG. 9-12(D), in the characteristic part 074AK in this embodiment, the determination rate is such that the higher the number of changes in the display mode, the higher the degree of expectation that the variable display will be “big hit (16R)”. Has been assigned. In addition, the determination rate is assigned such that the later the timing of changing to the “red” display mode of “Stage 4”, the higher the degree of expectation that the variable display will be “big hit (16R)”. Further, when the variable display result is “miss (super reach)” or “small hit”, the final display mode is not “stage 4”, so that the display stage change patterns PT4-4-01 to 17 have the determination rate. Not assigned.

With such a setting, when the change effect is performed, the variable display becomes “big hit (16R)” as the display mode changes to “red” in “stage 4” at a later timing and the number of changes increases. Can be suggested as likely. Separately from this, when the display mode change pattern PT4-4-01 in which the hold display remains "Stage 4" does not change, the variable display result is likely to be "big hit (16R)". Thus, the determination rate of the display mode change pattern determination table may be set. According to this, since the hold display of "Stage 4" is displayed from the beginning of winning, it is possible to give the player a sense of security. Further, the determination ratio of the display mode change pattern determination table is set such that the earlier the timing at which the display mode of the hold display changes to “Stage 4”, the higher the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit (16R)”. Good. According to this, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the hold display. In addition, the display mode change pattern is determined such that the variable display result is more likely to be "big hit (16R)" as the pattern changes from "white" in "stage 1" to "red" in "stage 4" You may set the determination rate of a table. According to this, it is possible to exert an effect that is upgraded in multiple stages (impacts the player), and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

9-13(A) to 9-14(D) are display stages referred to when the number of holdings is "3" (when the holding storage of the notice target of the holding notice effect is the holding display number "3"). In the change pattern determination table, display stage change patterns indicating changes in the display stages of the hold display corresponding to the hold display numbers “3” to “1” and the active display corresponding to “0” are set. 9-15(A) to (D) are display stage change patterns referred to when the number of holdings is "2" (when the holding storage of the notice target of the holding notice effect is the holding display number "2"). In the determination table, display stage change patterns indicating the display stages of the hold display corresponding to the hold display numbers “2” to “1” and the active display corresponding to “0” are set. Also for these, similar to the display mode change pattern determination tables in FIGS. 9-11A to 9-12D, the later the timing when the display mode changes to the final display mode and the more the number of changes, The determination rate is assigned so that the variable display is highly likely to be "big hit (16R)".

Returning to the description of the prefetching advance notice setting process shown in FIG. 9-9, after executing the process of step 074AKS004, the effect control CPU 120 at least displays the degree of expectation that is controlled to the advantageous state such as the variable display correspondence display by the color type. By making the image including the image to be notified by the monochrome mode, it is possible to create a monochrome effect that makes it impossible for the player to visually recognize which type of color is displayed (what expected color is the display color). A monochrome effect setting process for execution is executed (step 074AKS005). In the characteristic part 074AK in this embodiment, the processes of step 074AKS003 and step 074AKS004 are executed, and then the monochrome effect setting process is performed in step 074AKS005. However, the monochrome effect setting process is performed first to perform the monochrome effect. The display mode of the active display and the display mode change pattern may be determined depending on whether or not to execute.

FIG. 9-16 is a flowchart showing an example of the monochrome effect setting process executed in step 074AKS005 of FIG. 9-9. When the monochrome effect setting process shown in FIG. 9-16 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the monochrome effect flag indicating that the monochrome effect is being executed is set to the on state (step 074AKS051). If the monochrome effect flag is on (step 074AKS051; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the monochrome effect setting process as it is. The monochrome effect flag may be provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, for example.

When the monochrome effect flag is in the OFF state (step 074AKS051; No), the effect control CPU 120 holds the display mode changes (including active display) before the current hold that is the target of the prefetching notice. Is present, that is, whether or not the display mode of the hold or active display (display mode of the front) existing in the front changes (step 074AKS051A). In step 074AKS051A, the content of the command buffer at the time of winning a prize may be checked to make a determination. Specifically, the display mode change pattern corresponding to the hold display number prior to the hold display number targeted this time is confirmed. Then, it may be determined whether or not the front display mode is changed.

When the front display mode changes (step 074AKS051A; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the monochrome effect setting process. In the characteristic part 074AK, once the monochrome effect is executed, at least the monochrome effect is continued until the variable display corresponding to the target hold display is started. Therefore, the hold display existing before the target hold display is performed. It becomes impossible to visually recognize changes in the active display. Therefore, when the front display mode changes, the change in the front display mode can be visually recognized without executing the monochrome effect.

When the front display mode does not change (step 074AKS051A; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the number of display mode changes is one or more, that is, whether or not to execute the change performance (step 074AKS052). ). Whether or not the number of display mode changes is one or more may be determined by checking the display mode change pattern determined in step 074AKS004 of FIG. 9-9. When the number of display mode changes is 0 (step 074AKS052; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the monochrome effect setting process.

When the number of display mode changes is one or more (step 074AKS052; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the monochrome effect according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 9-17 according to the variable display result ( Step 074AKS053). As shown in FIG. 9-17, in the characteristic part 074AK in this embodiment, when the monochrome effect is executed, the determination rate is set such that the expectation that the variable display result is a big hit is higher than that when the monochrome effect is not executed. Has been assigned. Further, when the monochrome effect is executed, the determined ratio is assigned such that the super reach or more (super reach loss, small hit, big hit) is achieved. The present invention is not limited to this, and even in the case of normal reach loss or non-reach loss, the monochrome effect may be executed at a lower rate than other variable display results. In the example shown in the figure, the determination ratio of whether or not to execute the monochrome effect is assigned according to the variable display result. However, for example, depending on which display color the display mode of the active display is. You may make it a different determination rate. For example, the determination rate may be highest when the display mode of the active display is “red”, and the determination rate may be decreased in the order of “green”>“blue”>“white”. According to this, it is possible to notify that the display mode of the active display is finally changed to the display color with high expectation, and it is possible to give the player an expectation for the active display change.

Returning to FIG. 9-16, after executing the process of step 074AKS053, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the monochrome effect, that is, whether or not the monochrome effect is executed (step 074AKS054). When the monochrome effect is not executed, that is, when the monochrome effect is not executed (step 074AKS054; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the monochrome effect setting process.

When the monochrome effect is executed (step 074AKS054; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the end timing of the monochrome effect to “timing 1” to “timing” according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 9-18 according to the variable display result. 3” (step 074AKS055). The "timing 1" of the characteristic part 074AK in this embodiment is the timing of the normal reach, that is, the timing immediately after reaching the reach state, the "timing 2" is the timing when the reach effect of the super reach is started, and the "timing 3". Is the timing of the middle stage of the reach production of super reach. That is, the timing of "timing 1" is the earliest timing after the variable display is started, the "timing 2" is the earliest, and the "timing 3" is the latest timing. As shown in FIG. 9-18, in the characteristic part 074AK in this embodiment, the expectation degree of “timing 3”>“timing 2”>“timing 1” is set, and the end timing after the variable display is started. The determination rate is set such that the longer the period for which is (the later the end timing is late) (in other words, the longer the execution period of the monochrome effect is), the higher the degree of expectation that the variable display result will be a “big hit” becomes. Therefore, the player's attention can be paid to the execution period of the monochrome effect. As shown in the figure, when the variable display result is "other than above" which is neither "big hit (probable change/non-probable change)", "big hit (probable)", "miss (super reach)/small hit", Since the monochrome effect is not executed, the determined ratio is not assigned.

Returning to FIG. 9-16, after executing the processing of step 074AKS055, the effect control CPU 120 performs monochrome effect execution control for executing monochrome effect (step 074AKS056). By performing the processing of the step 074AKS056, execution of the monochrome effect (monochrome output processing) is started. As a result, the target image in the monochrome mode such as the hold display, the active display, and the background image is displayed in the monochrome mode. In the characteristic part 074AK in this embodiment, the hold display and the active display are displayed in the first stage of "white" (displayed in a display color displayed at a high rate before the change effect is executed). In step 074AKS056, the output sound such as the effect sound and the effect sound from the speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting the effect sound in accordance with the execution of the monochrome effect is muted, and the game effect lamp for the game effect. Control for turning off 9 is performed. After executing the process of step 074AKS056, the effect control CPU 120 sets the monochrome effect flag to the ON state (step 074AKS057), and then ends the monochrome effect setting process. Note that in step 074AKS056, for example, when the monochrome target image is displayed in two colors of black and white by the monochrome effect, the lighting color of the game effect lamp 9 is also changed to black and white. The number of colors may correspond to the number of colors.

Returning to the description of the pre-reading notice setting process shown in FIG. 9-9, in the process of step 074AKS002, the first start winning a prize designation command received in the low base state and the second starting winning a prize designation received in the high base state. When it is determined that the command is neither a command (step 074AKS002; No), the effect control CPU 120 displays the first hold display or the second hold display in the first stage (white) display mode (step 074AKS005A). ).

After performing either the processing of step 074AKS005 or step 074AKS005A, or when it is determined in the processing of step 074AKS001 that the start winning command has not been received (step 074AKS001; No), the effect control CPU 120 specifies the variation start. It is determined whether or not a command is received (step 074AKS006). The production control CPU 120 refers to, for example, whether or not the first variation start designation command reception flag or the second variation start designation command reception flag is set, to thereby determine whether or not the variation start designation command is received. It may be determined whether or not. When it is determined that the fluctuation start designation command has not been received (step 074AKS006; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the hold display setting process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the variation start designation command is received (step 074AKS006; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the received variation designation command is the second variation start designation command (step 074AKS007). .. When it is determined that the received fluctuation start designation command is not the second fluctuation start designation command, that is, the received fluctuation start designation command is the first fluctuation start designation command (step 074AKS007; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines Referring to the display step variation pattern stored in the display step variation pattern storage area in the first start prize-winning command buffer shown in FIG. 9-7(A), each first hold display is associated with each other. In the first hold display section 5HL of the image display device 5, the hold display of the hold display number of "1" is moved (shifted) to the active display area and is changed or maintained according to the display step change pattern. The display positions of the respective first hold displays corresponding to "" to "4" are moved (shifted) to the right one by one (step 074AKS008).

After executing the processing of step 074AKS008, the effect control CPU 120 erases the stored content of the hold display number "0" in the first start prize-winning command buffer and corresponds to the hold display numbers "1" to "4". After shifting the stored contents one by one (step 074AKS009), the prefetching advance notice setting process is ended. Regarding the stored contents of the hold display number “0” in the first start winning award command buffer, the variable display result is displayed after the final stop symbol is derived and displayed in the variable display effect process of step S172. You may erase it after

In the processing of step 074AKS007, when it is determined that the received variation designation command is the second variation start designation command (step 074AKS007; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 causes the second start winning a prize shown in FIG. 9-7(B). The image display device is configured to change or maintain each second hold display in accordance with the display stage change pattern associated with each of the second hold displays with reference to the display stage change pattern stored in the display stage change pattern storage area in the hour command buffer. In the second hold display unit 5HR of 5, the hold display of the hold display number of the hold display number "1" is moved (shifted) to the active display area, and each second hold display corresponding to "2" to "4". The display position of is moved (shifted) to the left one by one (step 074AKS010).

After executing the processing of step 074AKS010, the effect control CPU 120 erases the stored content of the hold display number "0" in the second start prize-winning command buffer and corresponds to the hold display numbers "1" to "4". The stored contents are shifted one by one (step 074AKS011), and the prefetching advance notice setting process is ended. Regarding the stored contents of the hold display number "0" in the second start winning award command buffer, after the final stop symbol is derived and displayed in the variable display effect process of step S172, that is, the variable display result is derived and displayed. You may erase it after

9-19 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. When the variable display start setting process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines, based on, for example, a display result designation command (command stored in the display result designation command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not the figure display result is "miss" (step S551). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “miss” (step S551; Yes), the effect control CPU 120, for example, the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 (stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area). The variation pattern specified by the command) is a non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1, PA1-2, PC1-1) corresponding to the case of "non-reach" in which the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode. It is determined whether or not (step S552).

When it is determined in the process of step S552 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S552; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the combination of the fixed decorative symbols which are the final stop symbols forming the non-reach combination (step S553). ). The CPU 120 for effect control extracts, for example, the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the decorative design of the non-reach combination updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122, and stores it in the ROM 121. The fixed decorative pattern (non-reach combination decorative pattern) is determined by referring to the decorative pattern determination table of the non-reach combination stored and prepared in advance.

When it is determined in the process of step S552 that the pattern is not the non-reach variation pattern (step S552; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines the combination of the fixed decorative symbols which are the final stop symbols forming the reach combination (step S554). ). The production control CPU 120 extracts, for example, numerical data indicating a random value for decorative pattern determination of the reach combination updated by the random number circuit 124, the production random counter, or the like, and the reach combination stored in advance and stored in the ROM 121. By referring to the decorative pattern determination table of (1), the fixed decorative pattern (decorative pattern of reach combination) is determined.

When it is determined in the process of step S551 that the special figure display result is not "miss" (step S551; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the special figure display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probable". Or, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is "small hit" (step S555). When it is determined that the special figure display result is "a hit" or "small hit" (step S555; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines, for example, the "open hit" or "small hit". The combination of the fixed decorative design which becomes the final stop design corresponding to the case is determined (step S556). The production control CPU 120, for example, in response to designation of either the variation pattern PC1-1 or PC1-2 by the variation pattern designation command, configures one of the plurality of types of opening chance eyes to be the final one. The combination of the fixed decorative design to be the stop design is determined. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number value for chance chance determination, which is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit, is extracted, and a predetermined chance eye determination table prestored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to the combination, it is only necessary to determine the combination of the fixed decorative patterns forming any of the opening chance eyes. In the chance eye determination table, for example, odd numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are configured as the chances for sudden big hit, and “2” and “2” are configured as even chances for the small hit. It suffices if “4”, “6”, etc. are set.

When it is determined that the special figure display result is neither "probability" nor "small hit" in the process of step S555 (step S555; No), the effect control CPU 120 is the final decoration which is the final stop symbol forming the big hit combination. The combination of symbols is determined (step S557). The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the jackpot confirmed symbol which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Then, according to the big hit type specified by the display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11, by referring to the big hit fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared, the image display device 5 The "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the display area are determined and the decorative symbols having the same symbol numbers stopped and displayed are determined.

After performing any one of the processes of steps S553, S554, S556, and S557, the effect control CPU 120 performs a plurality of types of change effects with different periods from the start of the variable display to the change of the display mode of the hold display. Of these, change effect setting processing for setting which type of change effect is to be executed is executed (step 074AKS021).

FIG. 9-20 is a flowchart showing an example of the change effect setting process executed in step 074AKS021 of FIG. 9-19. When the change effect setting process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the display mode of any of the hold display and the active display changes in the variable display executed this time (step 074AKS022). In step 074AKS022, at least one of the held displays displayed in the variable display executed this time is referred to by referring to the display step change pattern determined in step 074AKS004 of FIG. 9-9. May be determined, or whether the display mode of the active display is changed.

When the display mode of the hold display or the active display changes in the variable display executed this time (step 074AKS022; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs the setting for executing the change effect of the success mode (step 074AKS023). , The change effect setting process ends. On the other hand, when the display mode of the hold display or the active display does not change in the variable display executed this time (step 074AKS022; No), after performing the setting for executing the change effect of the failure mode or the setting of not executing the change effect. (Step 074AKS024), the change effect setting process ends. In step 074AKS024, whether or not the failure mode change effect is executed may be determined, for example, according to the variable display result or the change pattern.

The change effect of the success mode of the characteristic part 074AK in this embodiment is an effect of changing the display mode of the shooting star image 074AK001 by hitting the pending display or active display of the change target. The change effect in the failure mode is an effect in which the shooting star image 074AK002 collides with the pending display or active display of the change target, but does not change the display mode. The change effect in any of the modes is the same shooting star image, and it is impossible to recognize whether or not the display mode of the target changes until after the collision. In addition, during the monochrome production, since the pending display and the active display of the change target are also displayed in monochrome, it is impossible to visually recognize whether the executed change production is the success mode or the failure mode. There is.

In the processing of step 074AKS023 and step 074AKS024, when the change effect is executed, the execution period of the change effect (change effect period) is also set. The change effect period may be any period as long as the variable display being executed is not performed during the reach effect of the super reach. This is to prevent the degree of expectation from being dispersed between the reach effect being executed and the change effect, and the attention of the player from being dispersed.

In addition, when there are a plurality of change targets, it is sufficient to determine each of the hold states (including active display) as a success mode, a failure mode, or no change effect. Further, the pattern of change effect may be determined to be any one of a plurality of patterns for one display manner change pattern in accordance with the determination of the display manner change pattern.

Returning to the explanation of the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 9-19, after executing the process of step 074AKS021, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect control pattern to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S560). ). The effect control CPU 120 selects and uses one of a plurality of effect control patterns (special figure change time effect control pattern) prepared corresponding to the change pattern indicated by the change pattern determination result designating command, for example. Set as a pattern. Further, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (hold display change patterns) in accordance with the execution setting of the hold display change effect by the hold display setting process of step S161, and uses the pattern. Set as. If it is determined in step S559 that the specific effect is to be executed, one of the effect control patterns (specific effect control pattern) corresponding to the execution of the specific effect is selected and set as the usage pattern.

Following the processing of step S560, the effect control CPU 120 is provided in a predetermined area (effect control timer setting unit or the like) of the RAM 122, for example, corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern determination result designation command. The initial value of the control process timer is set (step S561). Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative pattern or the like is performed on the display screen of the image display device 5 (step S562). At this time, the effect control CPU 120, for example, the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (production control pattern at the time of special figure change) determined in the process of step S559 is the VDP of the display control unit 123. By transmitting to the display area of the image display device 5, "left", "middle", "right" in each of the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R to start changing the decorative pattern Just do it.

After performing the process of step S562, the CPU 120 for effect control updates the value of the effect process flag to "2" which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S563), and then the variable display start setting process. To finish.

30. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display during effect process executed in step S172 shown in FIG. When the variable display during effect processing shown in FIG. 30 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines, based on the timer value of the effect control process timer or the like, whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the change pattern has elapsed. (Step S801). CPU120 for production control, for example, updates the timer value of the production control process timer (for example, subtracts 1), and when the end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value. First, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

When it is determined that the variable display time has not elapsed in the process of step S801 (step S801; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the reach effect period for executing the reach effect (step). S802). The reach production period may be predetermined in the production control pattern determined according to the variation pattern, for example. When it is determined that the reach effect period is reached (step S802; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control for executing the reach effect (step S803).

After executing the processing of step S803, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the end timing of the monochrome effect (step 074AKS031). Since the ending timing of the monochrome effect is determined to be any of timing 1 to timing 3 in step 074AKS055 of FIG. It may be determined whether or not there is.

When it is the end timing of the monochrome effect (step 074AKS031; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs monochrome effect end control for ending the monochrome effect (step 074AKS032), and clears the monochrome effect flag to the off state (step). 074AKS033). In the processing of step 074AKS032, since the monochrome output processing is completed, the number of colors used for the target image which was the display target in the monochrome mode is returned to the normal number of colors. Therefore, the hold display or the active display whose display mode is changed by the change effect is displayed in the changed display color, and the control of outputting the success sound is performed.

After executing the processing of step 074AKS033, if it is determined that it is not the reach production period in step S802 (step S802; No), or if it is not the end timing of the monochrome production in step 074AKS031 (step 074AKS031; No), The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the change effect period for executing the change effect in the success mode or the failure mode (step 074AKS034). The change effect period is set in accordance with when the setting for executing the change effect is made in step 074AKS023 or step 074AKS024 of FIG. 9-20. When it is determined that it is the change effect period (step 074AKS034; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs control for executing the change effect in the success mode or the failure mode (step 074AKS035). In the process of step 074AKS035, since the monochrome output process is performed during the specific effect state during execution of the monochrome effect (when the monochrome effect flag is in the on state), even if the change effect of the success mode is executed, The pending display and active display are displayed in "white" regardless of the jackpot expectation. On the other hand, in the normal effect state in which the monochrome effect is not being executed, the display color is displayed in accordance with the expected degree according to the display mode change pattern. Further, in the processing of step 074AKS035, the execution start sound of the change effect in the success mode or the failure mode, that is, the effect start sound notifying the player that the image of the shooting star is displayed, and the success effect or the failure effect are performed. A success sound or a failure sound that makes it possible to recognize things by hearing is output. However, during execution of the monochrome effect (when the monochrome effect flag is in the ON state), only the execution start sound is output, and the success sound or the failure sound is not output. The success sound or the failure sound may be output at the timing when the monochrome effect is finished, and for example, may be output in the process of step 074AKS032. According to this, the player can easily recognize that the display mode of the pending display or the active display of the change target is changed after the end of the monochrome effect.

After performing the process of step 074AKS035, or when it is not the change effect period (step 074AKS034; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect control pattern is determined based on the setting in the effect control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern. The control for executing the effect during the variable display including the variable display operation of the decorative pattern is performed (step 808).

When it is determined that the variable display time has elapsed in the process of step S801 (step S801; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 transmits a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. The control for deriving and displaying the final stop design (fixed design) which is the display result in the variable display of the decorative design is performed (step S809). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets a predetermined fixed time as the big hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S811). Next, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to "3", which is a value corresponding to the special figure winning waiting process (step S812).

After performing the processing of either step S808 or S812, or when it is determined in the processing of step S809 that the symbol confirmation command has not been received (step S809; No), the CPU 120 for effect control displays the effect during variable display. The process ends.

FIGS. 9-22 and 9-23 show an example of the effect operation when the monochrome effect and the change effect are performed. As shown in FIG. 9-22(A), the variable display corresponding to the active display AH displayed in the active display area AHA is displayed while the three pending displays H1 to H3 are stored. In the closed state, output sounds such as sound effects and effect sounds from the speakers 8L and 8R are output, and the game effect lamp 9 for game effect is also turned on.

Then, when a new game ball wins the first starting winning opening (the hold display H4 is displayed), the monochrome effect setting process is performed in the prereading notice setting process of FIG. 9-9, and the monochrome effect is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-22(B), in the image display device 5, the background image, the hold display, and the like are displayed in a monochrome mode, and the sound effects and the effect sounds are output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The control for turning off the sound and turning off the game effect lamp 9 for the game effect is performed. FIG. 9-22(B) shows an example in which the variable display being executed in FIG. 9-22(A) has ended. Also, an example is shown in which the display mode of the hold display H4 changes according to the display mode change pattern of PT4-4-22 in FIG. 9-12. In addition, in this example, it is assumed that the end timing of the monochrome effect is determined to be the timing C which is the middle stage of the super reach in step 074AKS055 of FIG. 9-16.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 9-22(C), when the respective hold displays are shifted and the variable display corresponding to the hold display H1 is started, the hold display H1 is displayed as the active display AH. Since the hold display H4 is changed according to the display mode change pattern of PT4-4-22, the display mode of the hold display H4 is changed in this variable display. Therefore, the change effect of the success mode set in the process of step 074AKS023 of FIG. 9-20 is performed. As described above, since the monochrome effect is being executed, the execution start sound, that is, the shooting star image is displayed even if the success mode change effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 9-22(C). Although the effect start sound for notifying the player of this is output, the success sound is not output. Further, since the hold display is displayed in the monochrome mode during the monochrome production, the player cannot visually recognize which display color has changed (whether the success mode or the failure mode).

Then, as shown in FIG. 9-22(D), the reach effect of the super reach A is performed, and as shown in FIG. 9-22(E), when the variable display corresponding to the hold display H1 ends, FIG. As shown in -22 (F), each hold display is shifted, and the variable display corresponding to the hold display H2 is started. Here, since the hold display H4 is changed according to the display mode change pattern of PT4-4-22, the display mode of the hold display H4 does not change in this variable display. Therefore, when the failure mode change effect is set in the processing of step 074AKS024 of FIG. 9-20, the failure mode change effect is performed as shown in FIG. 9-22(F). Even if the failure mode change effect is executed, the execution start sound, that is, the effect start sound for notifying the player that the image of the shooting star is displayed, is output, but the failure sound is not output. Further, since the hold display is displayed in the monochrome mode during the monochrome production, the player cannot visually recognize which display color has changed (whether the success mode or the failure mode).

Subsequently, when a new game ball wins the first start winning opening (the hold display H5 is displayed), the monochrome effect setting process is performed within the prereading notice setting process of FIG. 9-9, but the monochrome effect is generated. Since the monochrome effect is not set to be executed because it is being executed (see FIG. 9-16 ), the display mode of the hold display changes because the processing of step 074AKS003 and step 074AKS004 of FIG. 9-9 is executed. It will be. FIG. 9-22(G) shows an example in which the variable display being executed in FIG. 9-22(F) has ended. Further, an example is shown in which the display mode of the hold display H5 changes according to the display mode change pattern of PT3-2-04 in FIG. 9-13.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-22(H), each pending display is shifted, and the variable display corresponding to the pending display H3 is started. Here, since the hold display H4 is changed according to the display mode change pattern of PT4-4-22, the hold display H4 is not changed in this variable display, while the hold display H5 is changed to PT3. The display mode of the hold display H5 changes in this variable display because the display mode changes according to the display mode change pattern of -2-04. Therefore, the change effect of the failure mode is performed for the hold display H4, and the change effect of the success mode is performed for the hold display H5. As described above, since the monochrome effect is being executed, the player cannot recognize whether each change effect is the success mode or the failure mode.

Then, as shown in FIG. 9-23(I), the reach effect of the super reach A is performed, and as shown in FIG. 9-23(J), when the variable display corresponding to the hold display H3 ends, As shown in -23 (K), each hold display is shifted and the variable display corresponding to the hold display H4 is started. Here, since the hold display of the hold display H4 (active display AH) changes according to the display form change pattern of PT4-4-22, the display form of the active display AH changes in this variable display. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9-23(L), the change effect of the success mode is performed. Note that FIG. 9-23(L) shows an example in which during the reach effect of super reach, the change effect period is set in the process of step 074AKS023 of FIG. 9-20. On the other hand, the suspension display of the suspension display H5 changes according to the display mode change pattern of PT3-2-04 in FIG. 9-13, so that the display mode of the suspension display H5 does not change in this variable display. In the illustrated example, with respect to the hold display H5 being held, an example is shown in which the change effect is set not to be executed in the process of step 074AKS024 of FIG. 9-20.

When it reaches the middle stage of the super reach, it is determined in step 074AKS031 of FIG. 9-21 that it is the monochrome production end timing, and as shown in FIG. The game effect lamp 9 is turned on and a success sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In this example, the success sound is output even if the display mode is changed even once during the monochrome effect, but for example, the failure effect is performed twice and the success effect is performed once before the change occurs once. In such a case, the success sound is output once after the failure sound is output, so that the player's hearing may recognize how many times the display mode has changed. .. According to this, it is possible to notify the player of the timing when the display mode is changed, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game. As shown in FIG. 9-23(M), the display color of the hold display H5 and the display color of the active display AH can be visually recognized by finishing the monochrome effect. After that, the variable display ends. In the example shown in FIG. 9-23(M), since the display mode of the active display AH changes according to the display mode change pattern of PT4-4-22 in FIG. 9-12, it becomes “red”. The variable display result after that is "big hit". Since the hold display H5 changes according to the display mode change pattern of PT3-2-04 in FIG. 9-13, in the example shown in FIG. 9-23(M), the display mode is “green”. In addition to the color, the display mode may be changed in shape. Further, for example, the color of the effect image displayed around the active display or the hold display may be changed. Furthermore, in addition to changing the shapes of the active display and the hold display, the color of the effect image may also change. Such changes may be performed during the monochrome rendering, or the monochrome rendering may be started by performing these changes.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic part 074AK in this embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

The effect control CPU 120 can execute a monochrome effect, and during execution of the monochrome effect (specific effect state), the number of colors of the image including the hold display and the active display is displayed less than in the normal effect state. The special effect state has a higher jackpot expectation degree than the normal effect state, and in the normal effect state, the display color of the hold display or the active display is changed to a color according to the expectation degree by executing the change effect. Then, in the specific effect state, monochrome output processing for displaying the display mode of the hold display or the active display in a common color regardless of the degree of expectation is performed. Then, when the specific effect state shifts to the normal effect state, the monochrome output process ends, and the display mode of the hold display or the active display is displayed in a color according to the degree of expectation. Therefore, it is possible to preferably perform the degree-of-expectation notification by color, and improve the enjoyment of the game.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays the display mode of the hold display and the active display in the first stage “white” regardless of the degree of expectation during the specific effect state. Therefore, it is possible to preferably perform the degree-of-expectation notification by color, and improve the enjoyment of the game.

Further, in the process of step 074AKS056, the effect control CPU 120, for example, when the image of the monochrome target is displayed in two colors of black and white by the monochrome effect, the lighting color of the game effect lamp 9 is also two colors of black and white. The number of colors is set to correspond to the number of colors of a monochrome image. According to this, it is possible to highlight the fact that the game is in the specific effect state and improve the interest of the game.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 starts execution of monochrome effect (monochrome output process) in the process of step 074AKS056. As a result, a target image of a monochrome mode such as hold display, active display, and background image is displayed in the monochrome mode. According to this, it is possible to highlight the fact that the game is in the specific effect state and improve the interest of the game.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 mutes the output sound during the specific effect state, and outputs only the execution start sound and not the success sound or the failure sound for the change effect. According to this, it is possible to highlight the state of the specific effect and to recognize the start of execution of the change effect. Then, the success sound or the failure sound is output at the timing when the monochrome effect is finished. According to this, it is possible to easily recognize that the specific display such as the hold display or the active display has changed, and it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(Modification of the characteristic part 074AK)
The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above-mentioned embodiment, and one described in the above-described embodiment can solve at least one problem in the conventional technology. It may have a partial structure. Moreover, at least a part of each of the following modifications may be combined.

In the above embodiment, an example in which the display corresponding to the variable display and the background image are in the monochrome mode in the specific effect state during execution of the monochrome effect has been described, but this is an example. For example, in addition to the variable display correspondence display, the image in which the expectation degree is informed by the displayed color, such as informing the expectation degree by the color of the displayed character or message, may be in a monochrome mode. According to this, as the effect of the specific effect state, it is possible to more appropriately not recognize the degree of expectation, and it is possible to fuel the player's expectation. On the other hand, on the contrary, it is not an image displayed by lottery on the production control board 12 side (not an image displayed by lottery according to the degree of expectation) but by a command transmitted from the main board 11 side. An image (special information) for displaying information is not displayed in a monochrome mode but is displayed in a normal mode (for example, full color). Specifically, it is composed of only numbers, for example, odd numbers are displayed in red, even numbers are displayed in blue (displayed in the same color as the decorative pattern), always small patterns that are always visible to the player, and special figures By displaying the number of holdings of 1 and the special figure 2 by numbers, the number of holdings always displayed so that the player can specify the number of holdings, right-handed display, etc. can be controlled so as not to be in a monochrome mode in monochrome production. Good. Since the right-handed display is displayed in the probability changing state, the monochrome effect may be executable even in the probability changing state. Further, in the normal effect state, the constant small symbol, the always-held number display, the right-stroke display, etc. may be displayed in a monochrome mode, and in the special effect state, may be displayed in another color such as red. According to this, it is possible to recognize the content suggested by the special information even in the specific presentation state, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the variable display corresponding display (specific display) such as the hold display and the active display is displayed in “white” which is the first stage in the specific effect state has been described. It may be displayed in a display mode that is not displayed, and is displayed only in the specific effect state (for example, it is gray regardless of the degree of expectation).

Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which the display mode of the hold display or the active display is necessarily changed when the monochrome effect is executed has been described, but this is an example. For example, the monochrome effect may be executed regardless of whether the display mode of the hold display or the active display is changed without executing the process of step 074AKS052 of FIG. 9-16.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the execution start timing of the monochrome effect is the start winning a prize (that is, the timing when the game medium wins) is shown, but this is an example. The execution timing of the monochrome effect may be a predetermined timing during variable display, and for example, when the execution of the step-up notice in which the frame color changes in the order of white, blue, green, red, etc. The execution timing may be set so that the player cannot specify how much the color of the frame has changed until the end of the monochrome effect. That is, if the monochrome effect can be executed during execution of the effect of notifying the jackpot expectation by the displayed color, the execution timing of the monochrome effect may be any timing.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 75AK)
Next, the characteristic part 075AK of the present embodiment will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic part 075AK of the present embodiment, unlike the characteristic part 074AK, the display mode (display color) of the specific display such as the hold display or the active display is changed, and the monochrome effect is finished. That is, the change timing is the end timing of the monochrome effect. The pachinko gaming machine 1 in the characteristic unit 075AK having such characteristics will be described below. The description of the same parts as those described in the above basic description and the same parts as those described in the characteristic part 074AK will be omitted.

FIG. 9-25 is a flowchart showing an example of the prefetching notice setting processing executed by the characteristic unit 075AK. It should be noted that the same numbers as those of the pre-reading notice setting process shown in FIG. 9-9 are assigned to the parts that perform the same process as the pre-reading notice setting process executed by the characteristic part 074AK. In the pre-reading notice setting process shown in FIG. 9-25, in step 074AKS003, the display mode of the active display as the final display mode of the displayed hold is determined, and then the monochrome effect setting process is executed ( Step 075AKS001). The monochrome effect setting process in step 075AKS001 is a process of determining whether or not the monochrome effect is executed, the end timing of the monochrome effect, and the display mode change pattern of the hold display or the active display.

FIG. 9-25 is a flowchart showing an example of the monochrome effect setting process executed in step 075AKS001 of FIG. 9-24. In the illustrated example, parts performing the same processing as the monochrome effect setting processing of FIG. 9-16 are assigned the same numbers as in FIG. 9-16. When the monochrome effect setting process shown in FIG. 9-25 is started, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the monochrome effect flag is set to the ON state, as in the monochrome effect setting process of FIG. 9-16. (Step 074AKS051) If it is in the off state (Step 074AKS051; No), whether or not there is a hold (including active display) whose display mode changes before the current hold which is the target of the prefetch notice. That is, it is determined whether or not the display mode of the hold or the active display (display mode of the front) existing in the front changes (step 074AKS051A). When the monochrome effect flag is in the ON state (step 074AKS051; Yes) or when the front display mode changes (step 074AKS051A; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 ends the monochrome effect setting processing.

When the front display mode does not change (step 074AKS051A; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the active display mode is other than “white” (step 075AKS012). Whether or not the display mode of the active display is other than “white” may be determined by confirming the display mode of the active display determined in step 074AKS003 of FIG. 9-24. When the display mode of the active display is “white” (step 075AKS012; No), that is, when the display mode of the active display does not change from the hold display, the effect control CPU 120 causes PT4-4-01 according to the number of reservations. , PT3-1-01, PT2-2-01 is selected as the display mode change pattern (not shown), and the monochrome effect setting process is ended.

When the display mode of the active display is "blue", "green", or "red" other than "white" (step 075AKS012; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the monochrome effect is executed as a variable display result. Accordingly, it is determined according to the determination rate shown in FIG. 9-17 (step 074AKS053). After executing the processing of step 074AKS053, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined to execute the monochrome effect, that is, whether or not the monochrome effect is executed (step 074AKS054).

When the monochrome effect is not executed, that is, when the monochrome effect is not executed (step 074AKS054; No), the effect control CPU 120 follows the determination ratio of the display mode change pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 9-11 to 9-15. In step 074 AKS003, the display mode change pattern is determined according to the display mode of the active display determined in step 074AKS003 and the number of reserved memories indicated by any of the first special figure reserved storage number designation command and the second special figure reserved storage number designation command ( Step 075AKS013), and the monochrome effect setting process ends.

When the monochrome effect is executed, that is, when the monochrome effect is executed (step 074AKS054; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes the step in accordance with the display mode change pattern determination table (during monochrome) shown in FIG. The display mode change pattern is determined according to the display mode of the active display determined in 074AKS003 and the number of reserved memories indicated by any of the first special figure reserved storage number designation command and the second special figure reserved storage number designation command (step 075AKS014).

The display mode change pattern determination table (in monochrome) shown in FIG. 9-26(A) is a table referred to for determining the change patterns of the display modes of the pending display and the active display when executing the monochrome effect. .. In the characteristic part 075AK, when the monochrome effect is executed, the change pattern in which only the display mode of the active display changes without changing the display mode of the hold display is determined. Specifically, as shown in the figure, the display mode of the hold display is “white”, and the display mode of the active display is determined to be a display mode change pattern that is any of “blue” to “red”. The respective display mode change patterns are set according to.

Returning to FIG. 9-25, after determining the display stage change pattern in step 075AKS014, the effect control CPU 120 changes the active display timing in accordance with the active display change timing determination table shown in FIG. 9-26(B). Is determined to be any one of timing A to timing C according to the display mode of the active display (step 075AKS015).

The "timing A" of the characteristic part 075AK in this embodiment is the timing before the reach, that is, the timing immediately before reaching the reach state, the "timing B" is the timing when the reach effect of the super reach is started, and the "timing C". ] Is the timing of the middle stage of the reach production of super reach. That is, the “timing A” timing is the earliest timing after the variable display is started, the “timing B” is the earliest, and the “timing C” is the latest timing. As shown in FIG. 9-26, in the characteristic part 075AK in this embodiment, the display mode of the active display changes to a mode with high expectation in the order of “timing C”>“timing B”>“timing A”. The determination rate is set so that the later the timing from the start of the variable display to the change is, the higher the rate of change of the display mode of the active display to the display color having high expectation for the player is. Has been done.

Returning to FIG. 9-25, after executing the processing of step 075AKS015, the effect control CPU 120 determines the timing immediately after the change timing determined in the processing of step 075AKS015 as the end timing of the monochrome effect (step 075AKS016). As a result, the monochrome output process ends at the timing when the display mode of the active display changes, and the active display is displayed in the changed display mode. After executing the process of step 075AKS016, the CPU 120 for effect control performs monochrome effect execution control for executing monochrome effect (step 074AKS056), sets the monochrome effect flag to the ON state (step 074AKS057), and then effects monochrome effect, etc. The setting process ends. It should be noted that the execution of the monochrome effect (monochrome output processing) is started by performing the processing of the step 074AKS056, whereby the target image of the monochrome aspect such as the hold display, the active display, and the background image is displayed in the monochrome aspect. The point to be displayed is the same as that of the characteristic part 074AK. Further, in the specific effect state during execution of the monochrome effect, the hold display and the active display are displayed in the first stage of "white" (displayed in a display color that is displayed at a high rate before the change effect is executed). , A control for turning off the output sound such as the effect sound and the effect sound from the speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting the effect sound in accordance with the execution of the monochrome effect, and turning off the game effect lamp 9 for the game effect. The same applies to the feature section 074AK in that

Returning to FIG. 9-24, after performing the processing of step 074AKS001, the effect control CPU 120 displays the first hold display or the second hold display according to the display mode change pattern determined in step 075AKS013 or step 075AKS014 of FIG. 9-25. Is displayed (step 075AKS002). After executing the process of step 075AKS002, the same process as the prefetching notice setting process shown in FIG. 9-9 is performed (the same process as the characteristic part 074AK is performed).

FIG. 9-27 is a flowchart showing an example of the change effect setting process performed in the variable display start setting process in the characteristic unit 075AK (see FIG. 9-19). The change effect setting process performed by the characteristic part 075AK is different in that the process of step 075AKS021 to step 075AKS023 is executed in addition to the change effect setting process performed by the characteristic part 074AK, but is otherwise identical. To do.

When the change effect setting process shown in FIG. 9-27 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the monochrome effect flag is set to the on state (step 075AKS021). When the monochrome effect flag is in the off state (step 075AKS021; No), the effect control CPU 120 executes the processing of step 074AKS022 to step 074AKS024, similarly to the characteristic part 074AK.

On the other hand, when the monochrome effect flag is set to the ON state (step 075AKS021; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the display mode of the active display changes in the variable display executed this time (step 074AKS022). ). When the display mode of the active display does not change in the variable display executed this time (step 074AKS022; No), the effect control CPU 120 directly ends the change effect setting process.

When the display mode of the active display changes in the variable display executed this time (step 074AKS022; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the change effect pattern, which is the execution pattern of the change effect, to the change pattern determination table shown in FIG. 9-28. Accordingly, after setting according to the change timing determined in step 075AKS015 of FIG. 9-25 (step 075AKS023), the change effect setting process ends.

FIG. 9-28 is a diagram showing an example of the change pattern determination table. As shown in the figure, when the change timing determined in step 075AKS015 of FIG. 9-25 is timing C, that is, in the middle of the super reach, change production of the failure mode is performed immediately before the reach state which is timing A, and timing B. The change effect pattern of the pattern 1 is set in which the change effect of the failure mode is performed at the start of the reach effect of the super reach, and the change effect pattern of pattern 1 is executed in the middle stage of the super reach which is the timing. When the change timing determined in step 075AKS015 of FIG. 9-25 is timing B, that is, when the reach effect of the super reach is started, the change effect of the failure mode is performed immediately before the reach state which is timing A, and at timing B. At the start of the reach effect of a certain super reach, the change effect pattern of pattern 2 for executing the change effect of the success mode is set. If the change timing determined in step 075AKS015 of FIG. 9-25 is timing C, that is, immediately before the reach state, the change effect pattern of pattern 3 that executes the change effect in the success mode immediately before the reach state that is timing A. Is set.

In the illustrated example, the failure mode change effect is executed at a timing when the display mode of the active display does not change, but there may be a pattern in which the change effect is not executed.

FIG. 9-29 is a diagram showing an example of the effect operation when the monochrome effect and the change effect are executed. As shown in FIG. 9-29(A), one hold display H1 is stored as a hold, and a variable display corresponding to the active display AH displayed in the active display area AHA is being performed. In, the output sounds such as sound effects and effect sounds from the speakers 8L and 8R are output, and the game effect lamp 9 for game effect is also turned on.

Then, when a new game ball wins the first start winning opening, the hold display H2 is displayed, the display mode of the active display is determined in the prefetching notice setting process of FIG. 9-24, and the monochrome effect setting process is performed. When the monochrome effect is executed in, the background image, the hold display, and the like are displayed in the monochrome mode on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 9-29(B), and the effects from the speakers 8L and 8R are displayed. The output sound such as sound and effect sound is muted, and the game effect lamp 9 for game effect is turned off. 9-29(B) shows an example in which the variable display being executed in FIG. 9-29(A) has ended. Further, in the illustrated example, the display mode of the active display in the hold display H2 is determined to be "red" (step 074AKS003 in FIG. 9-24), and the display mode change pattern of PT2-4-02 is determined (FIG. 9-25, step 075AKS014), and the active display change timing is determined to be timing C (step 075AKS015 in FIG. 9-25). That is, the change effect pattern of failure mode and success mode is executed according to the change effect pattern of pattern 1 (see FIGS. 9-27 and 9-28 ).

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 9-29(C), when the respective hold displays are shifted and the variable display corresponding to the hold display H1 is started, the hold display H1 is displayed as the active display AH. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-29(D), when the variable display corresponding to the hold display H1 ends and the variable display corresponding to the hold display H2 starts, as shown in FIG. 9-29(E). The hold display H2 is displayed as the active display AH. The example shown in FIG. 9-29(E) shows an example of the timing (timing A) immediately before the variable display corresponding to the hold display H2 is in the reach state. In the illustrated example, when the change effect of the failure mode is performed at the timing immediately before the reach state (timing A), the change effect of the failure mode and the success mode is executed according to the change effect pattern of pattern 1. About. In the change effect, the execution start sound, that is, the effect start sound for notifying the player that the image of the shooting star is displayed, is output, but the success sound and the failure sound are not output. Is the same as.

Then, after reaching the reach state, when the reach effect of the super reach is started (at the timing B), as shown in FIG. 9-29(F), the change effect of the failure mode is performed again, At the timing C in the middle stage of the super reach, as shown in FIG. 9-29(G), the change effect of the success mode is performed, whereby the monochrome effect end timing is reached, and as shown in FIG. 9-29(H). The monochrome effect is completed, and in response to this, the game effect lamp 9 for game effect is turned on, and the success sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. As shown in FIG. 9-29(H), the monochrome display is ended by changing the display mode of the active display, and the display color of the active display AH becomes visible. In the example shown in FIG. 9-29(H), since the display mode of the active display AH changes according to the display mode change pattern of PT2-4-02 in FIG. 9-15, it becomes “red”. The variable display result after that is "big hit".

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 having the characteristic part 075AK in this embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

The effect control CPU 120 can execute a monochrome effect, and during execution of the monochrome effect (specific effect state), the number of colors of the image including the hold display and the active display is displayed less than in the normal effect state. The special effect state has a higher jackpot expectation than the normal effect state, and in the normal effect state, the display color of the hold display or the active display is changed to a color according to the expectation degree by executing the change effect while displaying. Then, in the specific effect state, the specific effect state is shifted to the normal effect state at a timing immediately after the display mode of the active display is changed. Therefore, the effect patterns can be diversified and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a change effect of a success mode in which the display mode of active display is changed and a change effect of a failure mode in which the display mode of active display is not changed. Then, the monochrome effect is ended at a timing immediately after the change effect of the success mode is executed and the display mode of the active display is changed. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize that the display mode of the active display has changed, and improve the enjoyment of the game.

Moreover, the CPU 120 for effect control executes the monochrome effect setting process in the prereading notice setting process which is executed at the timing of displaying the hold display, that is, the timing of winning the game medium, and starts the monochrome effect. Then, after the variable display corresponding to the hold display of the target is started and displayed as the active display, the monochrome effect is ended at the timing immediately after the change effect of the success mode is executed for the active display. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize that the display color of the active display has changed, and improve the enjoyment of the game.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 changes the display mode of the active display at any timing from timing A to timing C. Then, as shown in FIG. 9-26(B), the slower the changing timing is, the more the active aspect has a high expectation display mode. Therefore, the later the changing timing is, the higher the jackpot expectation degree is. According to this, the effect patterns can be diversified and the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

(Modification of the characteristic part 075AK)
The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above-mentioned embodiment, and one described in the above-described embodiment can solve at least one problem in the conventional technology. It may have a partial structure. Moreover, at least a part of each of the following modifications may be combined. Furthermore, all or some of the features shown in the modification of the above-mentioned feature part 074AK may be combined.

In the above-described embodiment, the timing at which the display mode of the active display changes in the specific effect state in which the monochrome effect is being executed is the timing A-timing of FIG. 9-26(B) in the processing of step 075AKS015 of FIG. Although an example in which it is determined to be any of C is shown, in addition to this, for example, also in the normal effect state, the timing at which the display mode of the hold display or the active display changes is the timing A in FIG. 9-26(B). It may be determined to any of the timings C to C. In this case, as for the timing at which the display mode of the active display changes, the proportion determined in the timing C may be higher in the specific effect state than in the normal effect state. According to this, it is possible to improve the sense of expectation for the specific effect state during execution of the monochrome effect.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the end timing of the monochrome effect is immediately after the change of the display mode of the active display is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be the same timing as the change timing. Further, it is not limited to the display mode of the active display, and the timing immediately after the change of the display mode of the hold display or the changed timing may be the end timing of the monochrome effect. That is, the end timing of the specific effect state may include at least the timing at which the change effect is executed and the display mode (display color) of the hold display or the active display is changed. It may be the timing immediately after, or the ending timing of the changed variable display. In this case, the monochrome effect can be executed when the number of stored memories is “3” or more, and the timing after the display mode is changed after the hold display is shifted twice is determined as the end timing of the monochrome effect. Good. Specifically, in the monochrome effect setting process of FIG. 9-25, the presence or absence of the monochrome effect is determined on the condition that the number of reserved memories is “3” or more, and when the monochrome effect is executed, the monochrome effect of the monochrome effect is set. Counts the number of times the hold has shifted since it started executing. Then, when the count value is equal to or more than “2”, it is determined that the ending condition of the monochrome effect is satisfied, and the timing at which the display mode of the hold display changes thereafter is determined as the ending timing of the monochrome effect. According to this, although the change condition of the display mode is set as the end condition of the monochrome effect, it is possible to secure the viewing period of the monochrome effect and improve the effect of the effect.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example in which the display mode of the active display always changes when the monochrome effect is executed has been described, but this is an example. Even if the monochrome effect is executed, the display mode of the active display may not change (that is, the monochrome effect may be determined to be executed when the display mode of the active display does not change). ). In this case, the monochrome effect may be ended by the end of the variable display corresponding to the hold that is the target when the monochrome effect is decided to be executed.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 153SG)
Next, a gaming machine in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 9-30 to 9-44.

FIG. 9-30 is a part of the flowchart of the effect control process process (S76) in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment. In the effect control process process in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, after the prefetching notice setting process (S161) shown in FIG. 7 is executed, the first reserved storage display area 153SG005D and the second reserved storage display area 153SG005U (FIG. 9- 42), the display mode and the number of display of the hold storage display are displayed according to the start winning award reception command buffer 153SG194A. After executing the hold display update process, any one of S170 to S177 shown in FIG. Is designed to run. The start winning prize receiving command buffer 153SG194A corresponds to the first starting winning prize command buffer and the second starting winning prize command buffer in the characteristic part 074AK (see FIG. 9-7). Indicates a storage area (area corresponding to buffer numbers “1-1” to “1-4”) corresponding to the maximum value (eg, “4”) of the total number of reserved storages of the first special figure reserved storage, and a variable display. A storage area (area corresponding to buffer number “1-0”, corresponding to active display) corresponding to the first special figure is provided therein. In addition, in the start winning award reception command buffer 153SG194A, a storage area (buffer numbers “2-1” to “2-4” corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the second special figure reserved memories is stored. , And a storage area (area corresponding to buffer number “2-0”, which corresponds to active display) corresponding to the second special figure in variable display.

FIG. 9-31 is a flowchart showing the pre-reading notice setting process (S161) executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 9-30. In the pre-reading notice setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the contents of the start-time winning command buffer 153SG194A (153SGS241), and determines whether or not there is an entry in which the hold display flag is not set (153SGS242). If there is no entry for which the hold display flag is not set, the prefetch notice setting process is terminated, and if there is an entry for which the hold display flag is not set, the value of the hold display flag is already set to one of 1 to 4. It is determined whether or not there is an entry set (153SGS243).

When there is an entry in which the value of the hold display flag is already set to any one of 1 to 4, that is, when the hold display notice effect is already executed, the hold display flag is set in the entry (153SGS242). Set "0" corresponding to the non-execution of the pending display notice effect to the pending display flag of the entry that is determined not to exist (that is, to determine that the pending storage display corresponding to the entry is displayed as "○"). Then, the pre-reading notice setting process ends (153SGS251). As will be described later, the case where there is an entry in which the value of the hold display flag is already set to one of 1 to 4 is the case where the hold display notice effect has already been executed. That is, in the process of 153SGS243, if a pending display notice effect has already been executed, execution of a new pending display notice effect is restricted.

In the 153SGS 243, the effect control CPU 120, if there is no entry that is set to any of the values 1 to 4 of the hold display flag, determines that the entry (the hold display flag is not set in 153SGS 242). It is determined whether or not the symbol designating command in () indicates a big hit (153SGS244). When the symbol designation command of the entry indicates a big hit, the jackpot type is specified from the symbol designation command of the entry (153SGS245), and extracted from, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 153SG193. Whether or not the hold display notice effect is executed and the hold display are performed by referring to a big hit hold display notice effect determination table (not shown) based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for the hold display notice effect and the jackpot type specified in 153SGS245. The display pattern in the case of executing the notice effect is determined (153SGS246).

In the 153SG246, for example, the presence/absence of execution of the pending display notice effect and the display pattern (preliminary notice type) are determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. 9-32(A). In the setting example of the determination rate shown in FIG. 9-32(A), the determination rate of the presence/absence of the pending display notice effect and the display pattern (notice type) is varied according to the jackpot type identified in the process of 153SGS245.

In the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, four types of display patterns α, display patterns β, display patterns γ, and display patterns δ are provided as the display patterns (announcement types) of the pending display notice effects. Of these, when the display pattern of the hold display notice effect is determined to be the display pattern α, the hold storage display is displayed as a white square (◇) in the first hold storage display area 153SG005D or the second hold storage display area 153SG005U. When the display pattern of the hold display notice effect is determined to be the display pattern β, the hold storage display is a white star (☆) and is displayed in the first hold storage display area 153SG005D or the second hold storage display area 153SG005U. When the display pattern of the hold display notice effect is determined to be the display pattern γ, the hold storage display is displayed on the first hold storage display area 153SG005D or the second hold storage display area 153SG005U with the blue camera, and the hold display is displayed. When the display pattern of the notice effect is determined to be the display pattern δ, the holding storage display is displayed in the first holding storage display area 153SG005D or the second holding storage display area 153SG005U by the red camera. Further, when the non-execution of the hold display notice effect is determined, the hold storage display is displayed in a white circle (◯) in the first hold storage display area 153SG005D or the second hold storage display area 153SG005U.

Here, as shown in FIG. 9-32(A), when the jackpot type is a jackpot A (non-probable variation jackpot), non-execution of the pending display notice effect is determined at a rate of 5%, and a rate of 55%. Execution of the hold display notice effect with the display pattern α is determined, execution of the hold display notice effect with the display pattern β is determined with a ratio of 20%, and 10% of the hold display notice effect with the display pattern γ is determined. Is determined, and the execution of the pending display notice effect with the display pattern δ is determined at a rate of 10%. Further, when the type of big hit is big hit B or big hit C (probability variation big hit), non-execution of the hold display notice effect is determined at a rate of 5%, and the hold display notice effect of the display pattern α is set at a rate of 20%. Execution is determined, 55% of the executions of the pending display notice effects with the display pattern β are determined, 10% of the executions of the pending display notice effects of the display pattern γ are determined, and the percentages of 10% Execution of the pending display notice effect with the display pattern δ is determined.

Returning to 153SGS244, the effect control CPU 120 specifies the variation category from the variation category designation command of the entry when the symbol designation command of the entry is a miss or a small hit (153SGS248), for example, the random number circuit 124 or the production control. Based on numerical data indicating a random number value for reserved display notice production extracted from a random counter or the like of the counter setting unit 153SG193 and the big hit type specified in 153SGS249, a small hit/outside reserved display notice effect determination table (not shown) is referred to. As a result, the presence or absence of execution of the pending display notice effect and the display pattern are determined.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-32(B), when the variable display result is out of order and the variation category is non-reach, non-execution of the pending display notice effect is determined at a rate of 95%, Execution of the hold display notice effect with the display pattern α is determined at a rate of 5%, execution of the hold display notice effect at the display pattern β is determined at a rate of 0%, and is performed at the display pattern γ at a rate of 0%. Execution of the hold display notice effect is determined, and execution of the hold display notice effect in the display pattern δ is determined at a rate of 0%. Further, when the variable display result is out or small hit and the variation category is other (in case of normal reach out or small hit), non-execution of the pending display notice effect is determined at a rate of 75% and 20%. Execution of the hold display notice effect with the display pattern α is determined by the ratio, execution of the hold display notice effect with the display pattern β is determined by the rate of 5%, and hold display notice of the display pattern γ is performed by the rate of 0%. Execution of the effect is determined, and execution of the pending display notice effect with the display pattern δ is determined at a rate of 0%. Further, when the variable display result is out of order and the variation category is super reach, non-execution of the pending display notice effect is determined at a rate of 55%, and the pending display notice effect of the display pattern α is determined at a rate of 25%. Execution is determined, the execution of the pending display notice effect with the display pattern β is determined at a rate of 10%, the execution of the pending display notice effect at the display pattern γ is determined at a rate of 5%, and is performed at a rate of 5%. Execution of the pending display notice effect with the display pattern δ is determined.

That is, as shown in FIGS. 9-32(A) and 9-32(B), in the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment, when the hold display notice effect is executed, when the hold display notice effect is not executed. It is designed to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state at a higher rate than that, and when the hold display notice effect is executed in the display pattern β, than when the hold display notice effect is executed in the display pattern α. Is set so that the jackpot type is jackpot B or jackpot C (probably variable jackpot) at a high rate. With such a setting, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the display pattern β is displayed as the display pattern (preliminary type), the big hit type is displayed more than when the display pattern α is displayed. The probability of being a probability variation big hit increases, and the player's expectation for a probability variation big hit can be increased.

Since the display pattern γ and the display pattern δ are display patterns that suggest the execution of setting suggestive effects, which will be described later, the degree of expectation for being controlled to the jackpot gaming state rather than the display pattern α and the display pattern β (the jackpot expectation degree) Is not set to be high, and the expectation for the jackpot type being the jackpot B or the jackpot C (probability variation jackpot expectation) is the same.

In the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, the variation patterns that can be determined when the variable display result is a big hit are the variation patterns of normal reach and super reach, and as shown in FIG. The case where the display pattern δ is determined is a case where the variable display result is a big hit or the variable display result is out and the variation category is super reach. That is, it is also suggested that the pending storage display of the display pattern γ and the display pattern δ (a mode of a blue or red camera) is a variable display of the super reach capable of executing the setting suggestive effect described later. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9-32(B), when the variation category is non-reach or other (normal reach or small hit), that is, when the special figure variation time is determined to be shorter than the super reach. Does not display the pending storage display in the form of a blue or red camera.

Returning to FIG. 9-31, after performing the processing of 153SGS246 or 153SGS249, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the pending display notice effect has been determined (153SGS250). When the execution of the reserved display notice effect is decided, a value (one of 1 to 4) corresponding to the display pattern decided by the processing of 153SGS246 or 153SGS249 is set in the reserved display flag of the entry and preread. The advance notice setting process is ended (153SGS247). In addition, when it is determined not to execute the hold display notice effect, "0" corresponding to the non-execution of the hold display notice effect is set in the hold display flag of the entry, and the prefetch notice setting process ends ( 153SGS251).

9-33 is a flowchart showing the variable display start setting process (S171) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first fluctuation start command reception flag is set (153SGS271). When the first variation start command reception flag is set (153SGS271; Y), the buffer numbers "1-0" to "1-4" of the first special figure reserved storage in the start winning prize reception command buffer (not shown) are set. Various command data and various flags stored in association with each other (that is, various command data and various flags corresponding to the first special symbol that is being variably displayed, the first to fourth first special figure reserved storage Corresponding various command data and various flags) are shifted upward by one buffer number (153SGS272). Note that the contents of the buffer number "1-0" cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift, so they are erased.

Specifically, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-1” of the first special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-0”. Then, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-2” of the first special figure reservation storage are shifted to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-1”. 1 special figure shifts so that various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number "1-3" of reserved storage are stored in association with the buffer number "1-2", and the first special figure Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-4” of the reserved storage are shifted so as to be associated with the buffer number “1-3” and stored.

When the first fluctuation start command reception flag is not set in 153SGS271 (153SGS271; N), it is determined whether the second fluctuation start command reception flag is set (153SGS273). If the second fluctuation start command reception flag is not set (153SGS273; N), the variable display start setting process is ended, and if the second fluctuation start command reception flag is set (153SGS273; Y), Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers “2-0” to “2-4” of the second special figure reservation storage in the received command buffer for starting winning a prize (that is, variably displayed) Various command data and various flags corresponding to the second special symbol, various command data and various flags corresponding to the 1st to 4th second special symbol reservation storage) are shifted upward by one buffer number. (153SGS274). The contents of the buffer number “2-0” cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift, so the contents are erased.

Specifically, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-1” of the second special figure reservation storage are shifted so as to be associated with buffer number “2-0” and stored. Then, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-2” of the second special figure reservation storage are shifted to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-1”, 2 Various special command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-3” of the special storage reserved are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-2”. Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-4” of the reserved storage are shifted so as to be associated with the buffer number “2-3” and stored.

After executing 153SGS272 or 153SGS274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (153SGS275).

Next, the display result of the decorative design (stop design) is determined according to the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command) (153SGS276). In this case, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the stop design of the decorative design according to the display result designated by the display result designating command, and stores the data indicating the determined stop design of the decorative design in the decorative design display result storage area. To do.

In the characteristic unit 153SG, when the received variable display result designation command is the second variable display result designation command corresponding to the big hit A, the effect control CPU 120, for example, has three symbols as even symbols as the stop symbols. Determine the combination of decorative patterns (big hit pattern). In the case where the received variable display result designation command is the third variable display result designation command corresponding to the big hit B, a plurality of combinations of odd symbols other than "7" (for example, "111", " 333”, “555”, “999” and other decorative pattern combinations). Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the fourth variable display result designation command corresponding to the big hit C, the combination of the decorative designs (big hit design) in which the three designs are “7” as the stop design is determined. To do. Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the fifth variable display result designation command corresponding to the small hit, as a stop symbol, there is a chance to indicate that the small hit (three symbols are under a specific rule). "334", "556", "778", etc., which are not aligned with each other. Further, when the received variable display result designation command is the first variable display result designation command corresponding to the outlier, it is a decorative design in which three designs are non-uniform as a stop design, and the combination other than the above-mentioned chance Determine (outlier pattern).

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

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern of the variable display is a super reach variation pattern (153SGS277). When the variation pattern of the variable display is not the variation pattern of super reach, the process proceeds to 153SGS285, and when the variation pattern of the variable display is the variation pattern of super reach, the rear variable display suggestion effect during the reach production of the variable display. The rear variable display in-progress suggestion effect determination process for determining whether or not to execute and the effect to be executed as the rear variable display-in-progress suggestion effect is executed (153SGS278). In other words, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in 153SGS277 to 153SG278, the rear part variable display indication effect (big hit suggestion effect or setting suggestion effect) is variable in the variation pattern of the super reach with a long special figure change time. It can be executed only by the display, and is not executed by the variable display of the normal reach or the non-reach change pattern in which the special figure change time is short.

In the variable display of the super reach in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-41, the variable display result becomes a big hit as the front variable display suggestive effect from the start timing of the variable display. That is, it is possible to execute a character effect suggested by the character displayed on the image display device 5 or a timer effect that indicates that the variable display result is a big hit, and that indicates a period until the start of execution of the rear variable display suggestion effect. , A big hit suggesting effect that suggests that the variable display result is a big hit as a rear variable display suggesting effect during the reach effect, which is the latter half of the variable display, or a setting that suggests a set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Suggestive production can be executed. That is, the process of 153SGS278 is a process of determining whether or not to execute the rear variable display during suggestion effect and whether to execute the big hit suggestion effect or the setting suggestion effect during the reach effect as the rear variable display during suggestion effect. ..

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the rear variable display suggestion effect (either the big hit suggestion effect or the setting suggestion effect) has been decided in the process of 153SGS278 (153SGS279). When it is determined in the process of 153SGS278 that the rear part variable display in-progressive effect is not executed, the process proceeds to 153SGS285, and when the rear variable display in-progress effect is executed in the process of 153SGS278, it is further determined from the start of the variable display to the front part. A front variable in-display suggestive effect determination process for determining which of a character effect and a timer effect is to be executed as the in-variable-display instructive effect is executed (153SGS280). That is, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, unless execution of the rear variable display effect is not determined, execution of the front variable display suggestion effect is not determined, that is, the setting suggestion effect cannot be executed. In the variable display of the reach and the normal reach, the timer effect and the character effect are not executed as the suggestion effect during the front variable display.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the character effect has been determined as the front variable display in-progress suggestion effect (153SGS281). When it is decided to execute the character effect as the front variable display suggestive effect, the rear variable display in-progress effect start waiting timer is started until the rear variable display in-effect suggestion starts (as shown in FIG. 9-41(A)). Set a value according to (5 seconds after the start of the reach effect) and proceed to 153SG285 (153SGS282). The period until the suggestion start of the rear variable display on the timer (as shown in FIG. 9-41 (B), a value corresponding to the effect pattern of the timer effect (specifically, the effect pattern of the timer effect is 25 seconds effect). 5 seconds after the start of the reach effect when the pattern TS-1 is the period, and 10 seconds after the start of the reach effect when the effect pattern of the timer effect is the pattern TS-2 which is the effect period of 30 seconds) ) Is set and the process proceeds to 153SGS285 (153SGS283).

Then, the effect control CPU 120 selects the effect control pattern (process table) according to the variation pattern in 153SGS285. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (153SGS286).

In the process table, display control execution data for controlling display of the image display device 5, lamp control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, and control of sounds output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The sound control execution data, the operation unit control execution data for controlling the operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, etc. are arranged in time series in association with each process data n (1 to N). There is.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 displays an effect device (image display as effect parts) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). The control of the device 5, various lamps as effect parts, the speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts, and the operation section (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (153SGS287). For example, a command is output to the display control unit 123 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the image display device 5. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to control the turning on/off of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R.

In the characteristic unit 153SG, the effect control CPU 120 performs control so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed according to the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern designation command in a one-to-one manner. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the designated command.

Then, a value corresponding to the variable display time specified by the variation pattern designation command is set in the variable display time timer (153SGS288). Further, a predetermined time is set in the variable display control timer (153SGS289). Note that the predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes the image data indicating the display state of the left-middle-right decorative design in the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 writes in the VRAM. The signal corresponding to the image data is output to the image display device 5, and the image display device 5 displays the image corresponding to the signal, whereby variable display (variation) of the decorative pattern is realized. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the effect display during variable display (S172), and the variable display start setting processing ends (153SGS290).

FIG. 9-34 is a flowchart showing the rear variable display in-progress suggestion effect determination process (153SGS278) in the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 9-33. In the rear variable display suggestive effect determination process shown in FIG. 8-34, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the start winning award reception command buffer 153SG194A to specify the value of the hold display flag corresponding to the variable display (153SGS301). In the process, if the first variable display start command reception flag is set, the value of the hold display flag of the entry "1-0" in the start winning award reception command buffer 153SG194A is specified, and the second variable display start command reception flag is set. When the display start command reception flag is set, the entry "2-0" of the start winning award reception command buffer 153SG194A may be specified.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines, based on the value of the hold display flag specified in 153SGS301, whether or not to execute the rear variable display suggestive effect and the effect to be executed as the rear variable display suggestive effect (153SG302).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-35(A), when the value of the hold display flag specified in 153SGS301 is “0”, that is, the hold display advance notice effect is executed for the variable display. If not, 90% of the time, the non-execution of the rear part variable display suggestive effect is determined, 10% of the part is determined to execute the big hit suggestion effect as the rear part variable display suggestive effect, and 0% of the rear part. The execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during variable display. Further, when the value of the hold display flag specified in 153SGS301 is "1" or "2", that is, the hold storage display is displayed as a white square or a star as the hold display notice effect targeting the variable display. If so, the non-execution of the rear variable display suggestive effect is determined at a rate of 50%, the jackpot suggestive effect execution is determined as a rear variable display suggestive effect at a rate of 50%, and 0% is determined. The execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display.

Furthermore, when the value of the hold display flag specified in 153SGS301 is “3”, that is, when the hold storage display is displayed by the blue camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display, 30 The ratio of% determines non-execution of the rear variable display suggestive effect, the ratio of 35% determines execution of the big variable suggestive effect as the rear variable display suggestive effect, and the ratio of 35% determines rear effect variable display during suggestive effect. Decide execution of setting suggestion production. When the value of the hold display flag specified in 153SGS301 is "4", that is, when the hold storage display is displayed by the red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display, 0 is set. The proportion of% determines non-execution of the rear variable display suggestive effect, the proportion of 30% determines execution of the big hit suggestive effect as the rear variable display suggestive effect, and the proportion of 70% determines rear effect variable display during the suggestive effect. Decide execution of setting suggestion production.

That is, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, when the pending display notice effect is executed for the variable display, it is more than when the pending display notice effect is not executed for the variable display. It is set that the execution of the suggestion effect during rear variable display is determined at a high rate. Furthermore, when the hold storage display is displayed by the blue or red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display (when the value of the hold display flag is “3” or “4”), It is higher than when the hold storage display is displayed as a white rectangle or a star as the hold display notice effect for the variable display (when the value of the hold display flag is "1" or "2"). The execution of the suggestion effect during rear variable display is set to be determined by the ratio, and the hold storage display is displayed as a white square or a star as the hold display notice effect for the variable display. It is set that the execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during rear variable display at a higher rate than in the case.

Also, pay attention to the case where the hold storage display is displayed by the blue or red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display (when the value of the hold display flag is “3” or “4”). Then, when the hold memory display is displayed on the red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display, the hold memory display is displayed on the blue camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display. It is set so that the execution of the rear variable display suggestive effect is determined at a higher rate than when it is displayed, and the hold memory display is a blue camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display. It is set so that the execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display at a higher rate than that in the case of being displayed.

As described above, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, when the hold storage display is displayed as a quadrangle or a star as the hold display notice effect intended for the variable display, as the rear part variable display suggestion effect. While it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the big hit suggestion effect is executed, the hold memory display is displayed on the blue or red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display. In the case, the player can be made to pay attention to whether or not the setting suggestive effect is executed as the rear variable display in-progress effect.

Furthermore, when the hold memory display is displayed by the red camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display, the hold memory display is displayed on the blue camera as the hold display notice effect for the variable display. Since the ratio of the setting suggestion effect to be executed as the rear variable display during suggestion effect is higher than that of the case where it is displayed, the game is further performed with respect to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed as the rear part variable display suggestion effect. It is possible to get people to pay attention.

Returning to FIG. 9-34, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the execution of the rear variable display-indicating effect has been determined in the process of 153SGS302 (153SGS303). When it is determined in the process of 153SGS302 that the rear variable display in-progressive effect is not executed, the rear variable display in-progressive effect determination process is terminated, and when the rear variable display in-progress effect is determined to be executed in the process of 153SGS302, , 153 SGS 302, it is determined whether or not the execution of the big hit suggestion effect is decided as the suggestion effect during rear variable display (153 SGS 304 ).

In the processing of 153SGS302, when the execution of the big hit suggestive effect is decided as the rear variable display in-time suggestive effect, the effect pattern of the big hit suggestive effect is determined and stored based on the variable display result, and the rear variable in-display suggesting effect determination process is executed. The process ends (153SGS305).

As the effect patterns that can be determined in the processing of 153SGS305, as shown in FIG. 9-35(B), a total of three effect patterns from pattern AS-1 to pattern AS-3 are provided. Of these effect patterns, the pattern AS-1 is an effect pattern (big hit expectation: low) that suggests that the ratio (big hit expectation) that the variable display result is a big hit is the lowest, and the pattern AS-2 is It is an effect pattern (big hit expectation: medium) that suggests that the variable display result is a big hit, and the putter AS-3 has the highest percentage of the variable display result being a big hit. It is a production pattern that suggests that it is high (big hit expectation: high).

Then, in the processing of 153 SGS 305 described above, as shown in FIG. 9-36, when the variable display result is a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect pattern of the big hit suggestive effect at a rate of 10% to the pattern AS-1. The pattern AS-2 is determined at a rate of 30%, and the pattern AS-3 is determined at a rate of 60%.

On the other hand, in the processing of 153SGS302, when it is determined to execute the setting suggestion effect as the rear variable display suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the RAM 122 and sets the setting value from the setting value designation command received from the CPU 103 (the pachinko game machine 1). (The set value set in step 153) is specified (153SGS306). Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines and stores the effect pattern of the setting suggestion effect based on the specified setting value, and ends the rear variable display in-effect suggestion effect determination process (153SGS307).

Note that, as the effect patterns that can be determined in the 153SG307, as shown in FIG. 9-35(B), a total of five patterns from pattern SS-1 to pattern SS-5 are provided. Of these patterns SS-1 to SS-5, the pattern SS-1 suggests that the set value may be an odd number (for example, 1, 3, 5), and the pattern SS-2 has an even set value ( For example, pattern SS-3 suggests that the set value may be equal to or higher than the intermediate setting closer to the odd number (for example, 3 or 5), and pattern SS-3. Indicates that the set value may be equal to or higher than the intermediate setting closer to an even number (for example, 4 or 6), and the pattern SS-5 suggests that the set value may be the highest setting (for example, 6).

Then, for the patterns SS-1 and SS-2, if the set value is any one of 1 to 4 (low setting), it is determined at a high rate, so that either of the set values 5 and 6 (high setting). It is considered that the degree of expectation that the setting value is 5 is low, and the pattern SS-3 and the pattern SS-4 are determined with a high ratio when the setting value is either 5 or 6, and thus the setting value 5, It is said that the expectation of being 6 is high.

In the characteristic unit 153SG, the setting values 1 to 4 are described as low settings, and the setting values 5 and 6 are described as high settings. However, the setting values 1 to 3 may be low settings and the setting values 4 to 6 may be high settings. The setting values 1 and 2 may be set low, the setting values 3 and 4 may be set intermediately, and the setting values 5 and 6 may be set high to set the execution ratio of the effect pattern.

In the processing of 153SGS307 described above, the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. 9-37, when the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 1, the effect pattern is a pattern SS- at a rate of 60%. 1%, pattern SS-2 is determined at a rate of 25%, pattern SS-3 is determined at a rate of 9%, pattern SS-4 is determined at a rate of 6%, and pattern SS-4 is determined at a rate of 0%. Determined as SS-5. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 2, the effect pattern is determined to be the pattern SS-1 at a rate of 25%, the pattern SS-2 at a rate of 60%, and 6 The pattern SS-3 is determined at a rate of %, the pattern SS-4 is determined at a rate of 9%, and the pattern SS-5 is determined at a rate of 0%. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 3, the effect pattern is determined to be the pattern SS-1 at a rate of 50% and the pattern SS-2 at a rate of 20%. The pattern SS-3 is determined at a rate of %, the pattern SS-4 is determined at a rate of 10%, and the pattern SS-5 is determined at a rate of 0%.

When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 4, the effect pattern is determined to be the pattern SS-1 at a rate of 20%, the pattern SS-2 at a rate of 50%, and 10 The pattern SS-3 is determined at a rate of %, the pattern SS-4 is determined at a rate of 20%, and the pattern SS-5 is determined at a rate of 0%. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 5, the effect pattern is determined to be the pattern SS-1 at a rate of 20%, and the pattern SS-2 at a rate of 30%. The pattern SS-3 is determined at a rate of %, the pattern SS-4 is determined at a rate of 20%, and the pattern SS-5 is determined at a rate of 0%. When the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is 6, the effect pattern is determined to be the pattern SS-1 at a rate of 30% and the pattern SS-2 at a rate of 20%. The pattern SS-3 is determined at a rate of %, the pattern SS-4 is determined at a rate of 30%, and the pattern SS-5 is determined at a rate of 5%.

As described above, in the feature unit 153SG, the set value suggestion effect is executed in the pattern SS-1 or the pattern SS-2, so that it is suggested that the set value is one to four. It is suggested that the setting value is 5 or 6 by the production being executed in the pattern SS-3 or the pattern SS-4. Then, when the setting suggestion effect is executed in the pattern SS-5, it is determined that the setting value is 6.

FIG. 9-38 is a flowchart showing a front variable display in-progress suggestion effect determination process (153SGS280) executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 9-33. In the front variable display suggestive effect determination process shown in FIG. 9-38, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies the variable display result of the variable display (153SGS311). Further, it is determined whether or not the execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during rear variable display (153SGS312).

If the execution of the big hit suggestive effect is decided as the suggestion effect during rear variable display, execution of the big hit suggestive effect and the presence or absence of execution of the suggestion effect during front variable display and the suggestion during front variable display The effect to be executed as the effect is determined from the character effect and the timer effect (153SGS313). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-39(A), when the variable display result is a big hit, the non-execution of the front variable display suggestive effect is determined at a rate of 40%, and a rate of 30%. Determines the execution of the character effect as the front variable display suggestive effect, and determines the execution of the timer effect as the front variable display suggestive effect at a rate of 30%. Further, when the variable display result is out of alignment, 70% of the non-execution of the front variable display suggestive effect is determined, and 25% of the non-execution of the character effect is determined as the front variable display suggestive effect. Then, the execution of the timer effect is determined as a suggestion effect during front variable display at a rate of 5%.

In other words, when the execution of the big hit suggestive effect is decided as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, when the variable display result is the big hit, the front variable display is performed at a higher rate than when the variable display result is the miss. The execution of the suggestive effect is determined, and when the variable display result is a big hit, the execution of the character effect and the execution of the timer effect are determined at the same ratio as the suggestive effect during the front variable display, while the variable display result is determined. If is not, the execution of the character effect is determined as a front variable display suggestive effect at a higher rate than the execution of the timer effect, that is, the expectation of the big hit of the timer effect is higher than the expectation of the big hit of the character effect. It is set.

Further, when the execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined as the rear part variable display in-progress effect, the effect control CPU 120 executes the front variable display in-progress effect based on the execution of the setting suggestion effect and the variable display result. The effect to be executed as the presence/absence and front variable display suggestive effect is determined from the character effect and the timer effect (153SGS314). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9-39(B), when the variable display result is a big hit, the non-execution of the front variable display suggestive effect is determined at a rate of 30% and the rate of 0%. Determines the execution of the character effect as the front variable display suggestive effect, and determines the execution of the timer effect as the front variable display suggestive effect at a rate of 70%. In addition, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the non-execution of the front variable display suggestive effect is determined at a rate of 80%, and the character effect is determined as the front variable display suggestive effect at a rate of 0%. Then, at a rate of 20%, the execution of the timer effect is determined as the suggestion effect during the front variable display.

In other words, when the execution of the setting suggestive effect is decided as the suggestion effect during the rear variable display, the front variable display is performed at a higher rate when the variable display result is a big hit than when the variable display result is out of control. The execution of the suggestive effect is determined, and it is set such that the execution of the character effect is not determined as the suggestive effect during the front variable display regardless of whether the variable display result is a big hit or a failure. That is, the jackpot expectation of the timer effect is set higher than the jackpot expectation of the character effect.

For this reason, when the variable display result is a big hit, execution of the timer effect is determined at a higher rate than when the variable display result is a failure, so it is suggested during the front variable display. When the timer effect is executed as the effect, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the fact that the variable display result is a big hit.

Then, as shown in FIG. 9-38, after the execution of 153SGS313 or 153SGS314, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not execution of the front variable display suggestive effect has been decided (153SGS315). If it is determined that the front variable display suggestive effect is not executed, the front variable display suggestive effect determination process is ended. It is determined whether or not execution of a character effect has been decided as the suggestion effect during variable display (153SGS316).

When the execution of the character effect is determined as the front variable display instructing effect, the effect pattern of the character effect is determined and stored based on the variable display result, and the front variable display inducing effect determining process is ended. (153SGS317).

As the effect pattern of the character effect that can be determined in the processing of 153SGS317, as shown in FIG. 9-39(C), two effect patterns, pattern CS-1 and pattern CS-2, are provided in total. .. Of these effect patterns, the pattern CS-1 is an effect pattern (a big hit expectation degree: low) that suggests that the variable display result is the biggest hit by displaying the character A (not shown) on the image display device 5. Yes, the pattern CS-2 suggests that the ratio at which the variable display result is a big hit by displaying the character B (not shown) on the image display device 5 is higher than that of the pattern CS-1. ).

Therefore, in the processing of 153SGS317, the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. 9-40(A), when the variable display result is a big hit, the effect pattern of the character effect is the pattern CS-1 at a rate of 20%. The pattern CS-2 is determined at a rate of 80%. On the other hand, when the variable display result is out of alignment, the effect pattern of the character effect is determined as the pattern CS-1 at a rate of 80% and the pattern CS-2 at a rate of 20%.

When the execution of the timer effect is determined as the front variable display during suggestion effect, the effect control CPU 120 causes the timer effect effect pattern based on the effect which is determined to be executed as the rear variable display during suggestion effect. Is determined and stored, and the part variable display suggestive effect determination process is ended (153SGS318).

As the effect pattern of the timer effect that can be determined in the processing of 153SGS318, as shown in FIG. 9-39(C), two effect patterns in total, pattern TS-1 and pattern TS-2, are provided. Of these effect patterns, the pattern TS-1 suggests that the ratio at which the variable display result is a big hit on the image display device 5 is higher than that of the character effect patterns CS-1 and CS-2 (big hit expectation: high). ) Together with the image of the character X for 25 seconds to suggest the period until the start of execution of the rear variable display suggestion effect, and the pattern TS-2 is a ratio in which the variable display result is a big hit in the image display device 5. Is higher than the pattern CS-1 and the pattern CS-2 of the character effect (big hit expectation degree: high), and the period until the start of execution of the suggestion effect during rear variable display is continued for 25 seconds together with the image of the character Y. Is an effect suggested by (see FIG. 9-40(C), FIG. 9-42(D), and FIG. 9-42(E)).

Therefore, in the processing of 153SGS318, the effect control CPU 120, as shown in FIG. 9-40(B), if the rear variable display in-provision effect which is determined to be executed is the big hit suggestion effect, the effect of the timer effect. The pattern is determined to be the pattern TS-1 at a rate of 80% and the pattern TS-2 at a rate of 20%. Further, when the rear variable display suggestive effect whose execution has been determined is the setting suggestive effect, effect control CPU 120 determines pattern TS-1 at a rate of 80% and pattern TS- at a rate of 20%. Decide to 2.

That is, when the timer effect is executed as the front variable display suggestive effect, the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-2 rather than the pattern TS-1 (that is, the timer effect is executed). When the effect production period is long and the character B is displayed rather than the character A on the image display device 5), the ratio of executing the setting suggestion effect as the rear variable display in-progress effect is set to be higher. Therefore, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, the player can be made to pay attention to the effect period of the timer effect and the character displayed on the image display device 5. Further, when the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-2, it is possible to make the player expect the setting suggestion effect to be executed more than when the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-1. It is possible to improve the fun of playing games.

As described above, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-39(D), in the case where the timer effect is executed as the front variable display during suggestion effect, the front variable display during suggestion effect is performed. The big hit expectation is set higher than when the character effect is executed, and the suggestion is set as the rear variable display suggestive effect at a higher rate than when the character effect is executed as the front variable display suggestive effect. The production is designed to be executed.

As shown in FIGS. 9-33 to 9-41, when the execution of the front variable display suggested effect during the variable display is determined, the effect control CPU 120 determines in the variable display effect process (S172). It suffices to set process data according to the effect pattern of the front suggestion during variable display, and control the effect device according to the content of the process data according to the process timer in the following effect effect during variable display (S172). In addition, when it is determined that the rear variable display suggestive effect execution is being performed during the variable display, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the rear variable display suggestive effect start wait timer by -1 every time the variable display in-progress effect processing is executed. Then, based on the value of the rear variable display suggestive effect start waiting timer becoming 0, the process data corresponding to the decided effect pattern of the rear variable display suggestive effect is set. In the subsequent variable display effect process (S172), the effect device may be controlled according to the content of the process data corresponding to the process timer.

As shown in FIGS. 9-41(A) and 9-41(B), the jackpot suggestion effect and the setting suggestion effect as the suggestion effect during rear variable display in the feature section 153SG are performed during the reach effect execution period. In 7), it is executed for 7 seconds which is a period longer than the special figure variation time of the variation pattern of non-reach. Therefore, even if the player leaves the image display device 5 for a moment, it is possible to prevent the player from missing the big hit suggesting effect and the setting suggesting effect.

Next, an effect mode during variable display in the feature unit 153SG will be described based on FIGS. 9-42 to 9-44. First, as shown in FIG. 9-42(A) and FIG. 9-42(B), a new starting winning is generated during variable display, and a display of a hold memory display is provided as a pre-reading notice effect based on the starting winning. When the pattern is determined to be the display pattern γ or the display pattern δ, a new reserved storage display is displayed in a blue or red camera mode in the first reserved storage display area 153SG005D or the second reserved storage display area 153SG005U. .

Then, as shown in FIGS. 9-42(C) to 9-42(E), when the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display, which is the mode of the camera, is started as a new variable display, the front portion is displayed. A timer effect is started as a suggestion effect during variable display. At this time, when the effect pattern of the timer effect is the pattern TS-1, as shown in FIG. 9-42(D), the image 153SG005X of the character X is displayed on the left part of the image display device 5, and the rear part is displayed. The timer renewal display for 25 seconds, which is the period until the suggestion effect during variable display, is started. When the effect pattern of the timer effect is the pattern TS-2, as shown in FIG. 9-42(E), the image 153SG005Y of the character Y is displayed on the left part of the image display device 5 and the rear variable. The timer update display is started for 30 seconds, which is the period until the suggested effect during display.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 9-43(F) to 9-43(H), when the variable display progresses along with the timer update display up to the rear variable display suggestive effect, the super reach effect is started. When the timer reaches 0 seconds during execution of the super reach effect (the timer effect ends), the big hit suggestion effect or the setting suggestion effect is started as the rear variable display in-progress effect.

Specifically, when execution of the big hit suggestive effect is determined as the rear variable display inducing effect, if the determined effect pattern is the pattern AS-1, as shown in FIG. 9-43(I). In the image display device 5, a message such as "Chance!" indicating that the big hit expectation degree is low is displayed, and if the decided effect pattern is the pattern AS-2, it is shown in FIG. 9-43(J). As described above, in the image display device 5, a message indicating that the big hit expectation degree such as “hot!” is higher than the pattern AS-1 is displayed, and if the decided effect pattern is the pattern AS-3, FIG. As shown at −43 (K), a message indicating that the jackpot expectation degree such as “Gekiatsu!” is higher than the pattern AS-2 is displayed on the image display device 5.

On the other hand, when the execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined as the suggestion effect during rear variable display, the effect pattern of the setting suggestion effect is set as shown in FIG. 9-44(L) to FIG. 9-44(P). In the case of the pattern SS-1 to the pattern SS-4, the set value suggestion images 131SG005H, 131SG005I, 131SG005J, 131SG005K of different characters are displayed on the image display device 5, and are set in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The set value that is present is suggested. Further, when the effect pattern of the set value suggestive effect is the pattern SS-5, the set value suggestive image 131SGS005L in which all the characters displayed on the image display device 5 in the pattern SS-1 to the pattern SS-4 are gathered is the image display device. 5 is displayed.

As described above, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, when the pre-reading notice is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera as the pre-reading notice, the pre-reading notice is not executed or the pre-reading notice is displayed. The setting suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate than when is displayed as a white square or a star. Therefore, the player suggests a setting suggestion by a mobile terminal such as a smartphone, which the player holds in anticipation that the preset suggestion effect will be executed at the stage when the hold storage display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera. You can now prepare to shoot the production. That is, the hold storage display of the mode of the blue or red camera in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment is also an effect that prompts the player to prepare for shooting the setting suggestion effect.

As described above, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the character effect and the timer effect having a higher jackpot expectation degree than the character effect as the front variable display suggestion effect that suggests the jackpot expectation degree, and FIG. As shown in −39(D), when the timer effect is executed during the variable display, the setting suggestion effect is set as the rear variable display suggestion effect at a higher rate than when the character effect is executed during the variable display. Executed. That is, when the timer effect is executed, the player pays more attention to whether or not the variable display result is a big hit because the jackpot expectation degree is higher than when the character effect is executed. The setting suggestion effect is executed in a state of paying attention to, so that the player can prevent the setting suggestion effect from being overlooked.

Further, as the front variable display suggestive effect during the variable display, in addition to the character effect, it is possible to execute a timer effect that suggests a period until the start of the rear variable display suggestive effect. By being executed, the player can easily recognize the execution start timing of the setting suggestion effect.

In the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as a timer effect, a numerical value is displayed as a timer effect until the start of execution of the rear variable display suggestive effect (see FIGS. 9-42(D) and 9-42(E)). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as the timer effect, for example, by indicating an increase/decrease display of a gauge, a meter, etc. The period until the execution of the effect is started may not be clearly notified (only the approximate period is suggested).

Furthermore, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9-42(D) and 9-42(E), a timer effect is executed by image display on the image display device 5 as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and image display on the image display device 5, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, emission of the game effect lamp 9, display means other than the image display device 5. It is also possible to execute any one of the displays in [3] or a plurality of combinations.

Further, in the characteristic portion 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9-43(H) and 9-44(L), the timer displayed on the image display device 5 as the timer effect is 0. Based on this, a jackpot suggestion effect may be executed in addition to the setting suggestion effect as the suggestion effect during rear variable display. In other words, even if the timer effect is executed, the big hit suggesting effect may be executed instead of the setting suggesting effect, so that it is possible to produce an unexpected effect and improve the enjoyment of the game.

In the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, based on the fact that the timer displayed on the image display device 5 becomes 0 as the timer effect, the setting suggestion performance and the big hit suggestion effect are performed as the suggestion effect during rear variable display. Although a mode in which only one of them can be executed is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is based on that the timer displayed on the image display device 5 becomes 0 as a timer effect. Both the setting suggestion performance and the jackpot suggestion effect may be executable as the suggestion effect during rear variable display.

Furthermore, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, the case where the rear variable display during suggestion effect is always executed when the timer effect is executed as the front variable display during suggestion effect is exemplified. The present invention is not limited to this, and a case may be provided in which the rear variable display in-progress suggestion effect is not executed even if the timer effect is executed as the front variable display in-progress effect.

As shown in FIGS. 9-40(B) and 9-40(C), as the effect pattern of the timer effect, a pattern TS-1 having an effect period of 25 seconds and a pattern having an effect period of 30 seconds are used. TS-2 is provided, and when the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-2, the setting suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate than when the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-1. That is, when the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-2, it is suggested that the setting suggestion effect is executed for a longer period of time than when the timer effect is executed in the pattern TS-1. It is possible to further prevent the player from overlooking the setting suggestion effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-41, the rear variable display suggestive effect including the setting suggestive effect is executed during the reach effect period which is the latter half period in the variable display of the super reach, so that the setting suggestive effect by the player is set. It is possible to further prevent the overlooking.

In the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, a mode in which the setting suggestion effect is executed during the reach effect period which is the latter half period in the variable display of the super reach is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, a case may be provided in which the setting suggestion effect is executed in the first half period of the variable display of super reach.

Further, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9-31 and 9-35, the display mode of the pending storage display as a pre-reading notice is changed to that of a white quadrangle or a star, or a blue or red camera. In the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display (the value of the hold display flag is 3 or 4) that is a blue or red camera mode in which the display mode can be executed, a hold display notice effect that can be displayed in a mode or the like can be executed. The execution of the setting suggestion effect can be determined at a higher rate than that of the variable display corresponding to the pending storage display (the value of the pending display flag is 1 or 2) in which the display mode is a white square or a star. Therefore, in the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display (the value of the hold display flag is 3 or 4) in which the display mode is a blue or red camera mode, the player determines whether or not the variable display result is a big hit. Since the setting suggestion effect is executed while paying attention, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the setting suggestion effect.

Further, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9-42 and 9-44, when the hold display notice effect is executed, it corresponds to the hold storage display which is the target of the hold display notice effect. The setting suggestion effect can be executed in the variable display (variable display immediately after the end of the hold display notice effect). For this reason, the setting suggestion effect is executed when the player is paying attention to the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display which is the object of the hold display notice effect, so that the player should not overlook the setting suggestion effect. It can be prevented further.

In addition, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, the form in which the hold display notice effect can be executed as the prefetch notice has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold display notice may be used as the prefetch notice. It may be possible to execute an effect other than the effect and suggest that the setting suggestion effect is executed as the effect mode of the effect.

Further, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, the setting suggestion effect can be executed in the variable display (the variable display immediately after the end of the hold display notice effect) corresponding to the hold storage display which is the target of the hold display notice effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and during execution of the hold display notice effect (that is, rather than the start of the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display that is the target of the hold display notice effect). The setting suggestion effect may be executable from the previous timing).

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-32, the ratio of displaying the holding memory display in the form of a blue or red camera as the prefetching notice effect is such that the holding memory display is a white rectangle or a star as the prefetching notice effect. Since it is set lower than the ratio to be displayed, the holding memory display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera so that the holding memory display is displayed as a white square or a star. It is possible to draw the attention of the person, and it is possible to further prevent the engineer from overlooking the setting suggestion effect.

Further, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, the ratio of displaying the pending storage display in the form of a blue or red camera as the prefetching notice effect is such that the pending storage display is a white square or star shape as the prefetching notice effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reserved memory display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera as a prefetching notice effect. The ratio may be set higher than the ratio of displaying the reserved memory display as a white square or a star as the read-ahead notice effect, or the reserved memory display of a blue or red camera as the read-ahead notice effect. It is also possible to make the display ratio in the form and the display ratio of the pending storage display as a white quadrangle or a star as the pre-reading notice effect the same.

Further, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, as a hold display notice effect, a hold memory display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera to prepare the player for photographing the setting suggestion effect. Since the player can prepare a form terminal such as a smartphone before the start of the setting suggestion effect, the player can increase the success rate of shooting the setting suggestion effect.

In addition, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, by displaying the hold storage display as a blue or red camera mode as the hold display notice effect, the player is prepared to shoot the setting suggestion effect. Although the present invention is not limited to this, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the hold storage display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera as the hold display advance notice effect, the speaker 8L, 8R is used. Alternatively, the player may be separately urged to prepare for photographing the setting suggestive effect by the sound output, the message image displayed on the image display device 5, or the like.

Further, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, the pending display notice effect is provided by the display pattern γ for displaying the pending storage display in the form of the blue camera and the display pattern δ for displaying the pending storage display in the form of the red camera. Execution is possible, and as shown in FIG. 9-35(A), when the hold storage display is displayed in the form of a blue camera (when the value of the hold display flag is 3) and when the hold storage display is red. The case in which the setting suggestion effect is executed is different from that in the case of being displayed in the camera mode (when the value of the hold display flag is 4). In particular, when the hold storage display is displayed in the red camera mode, the setting suggestion effect is executed at a higher rate than when the hold storage display is displayed in the blue camera mode. When the display is displayed in the form of a red camera, the player is made to pay attention to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed, as compared with the case where the hold storage display is displayed in the form of a blue camera. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

In the characteristic unit 153SG of the present embodiment, when the hold storage display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera, the hold storage display is displayed until the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display is started. Although the mode in which the mode does not change is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and a case where the display mode of the hold storage display changes from the mode of the blue camera to the mode of the red camera may be provided. In addition, a case is provided in which the pending storage display corresponding to the variable display being executed is continuously displayed as the active display, and the display mode of the active display is changed from the blue camera mode to the red camera mode. May be. By doing so, it is possible to make the player pay attention as to whether or not the setting suggestive effect is executed until the variable display is finished, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Further, in the characteristic part 153SG of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-33, the rear part variable display suggestive effect including the setting suggestive effect is only in the variable display of the variation pattern of the super reach where the special figure variation time is long. It can be executed, and it is not executed in the variable display of the normal reach or the non-reach fluctuation pattern where the special figure fluctuation time is short, so it is possible to suppress the setting suggestion effect from being executed during the short variable display period, and to play the game. It is possible to prevent the person from overlooking the setting suggestion effect.

As shown in FIG. 9-41, the execution period of the setting suggestion effect is set to 7 seconds, which is longer than the special figure variation time of the variation pattern of the shortened non-reach. (During execution), it is possible to further prevent the player from overlooking the setting suggestion effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-32, when the hold storage display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera, the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display is a super-reach capable of executing the setting suggestion effect. Since it suggests that the display is variable, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed by displaying the hold storage display in the form of a blue or red camera. Can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-32, when the variation category is non-reach or other (normal reach or small hit), that is, when the special figure variation time is determined to be shorter than the super reach, the pending display is displayed. Since the hold memory display is not displayed in the form of a blue or red camera as a notice effect, the player was paying attention because the hold memory display was displayed in the form of a blue or red camera. Nevertheless, it is possible to prevent the interest from being deteriorated without executing the setting suggestion effect because the variable display corresponding to the hold storage display is a variable display such as non-reach or normal reach.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 9-33 to 9-41, while the variable display of the super reach is performed, the suggestion effect during the front variable display including the timer effect can be executed. The timer effect is not executed during variable display of non-reach or normal reach with a short variation time, so rear effect variable display including setting suggestion effect is not performed. It is possible to prevent the production from being inconsistent due to the execution of.

(Modification of the characteristic part 153SG)
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention can be made even if changes or additions are made within the scope of the present invention. include.

For example, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-39(D), when the timer effect is executed as the front variable display during suggestion effect, the front variable display during suggestion effect is performed. The big hit expectation is set higher than when the character effect is executed, and the suggestion effect is set as the rear variable display suggestive effect at a higher rate than when the character effect is executed as the front variable display suggestive effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 9-45 as a modified example 153SG-1, execution of a timer effect is performed as a suggestion effect during front variable display. Is set to be lower than the rate for determining the execution of the character effect as the front variable display suggestive effect, and if the timer effect is executed as the front variable display suggestive effect, the front variable The setting suggestion effect may be set to be executed as the rear variable display suggestion effect at a higher rate than when the character effect is performed as the display suggestion effect.

Further, in the characteristic part 153SG of the above-described embodiment, as a pre-reading notice, the pending storage display in the first pending storage display area 153SG005D and the second pending storage display area 153SG005U of the image display device 5 is a white square, a star, or a blue color. Although the form in which the hold display notice effect displayed in the form of a red or red camera can be executed has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and a modified example 153SG-2 is shown in FIGS. As shown in FIG. 9-46(B), when the hold storage display is displayed in the first hold storage display area 153SG005D and the second hold storage display area 153SG005U, the first hold storage display area 153SG005D in the image display device 5 is displayed. When the predetermined effect image 153SG005E is overlapped with the second reserved memory display area 153SG005U, at least the reserved memory display in the form of a blue or red camera is displayed with priority over the effect image 153SG005E (blue or red camera). The hold storage display of the above mode is displayed so as not to be hidden by the effect image 153SG005E). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the pending storage display of the blue or red camera mode by blocking the pending storage display of the blue or red camera mode by the effect image 153SG005E. be able to.

Further, in the characteristic part 153SG of the above-described embodiment, the mode in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed for 7 seconds is illustrated only during the variable display of the super reach, but the present invention is not limited to this. As a modified example 153SG-3, as shown in FIGS. 9-47(A) and 9-47(B), the setting suggestion effect can be executed for 7 seconds during the variable display of normal reach and non-reach without shortening. Good. Further, during the variable display of the shortened non-reach, it is the special figure variation time of the variable display of the shortened non-reach as shown in FIG. 9-47(C). The setting suggestion effect may be executed for 3 seconds shorter than 3.75 seconds to 5.75 seconds).

Further, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9-35(A), the case where the hold storage display is displayed in the form of the blue camera and the form of the red camera as the hold display notice effect. The example in which the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect is different from that in the case of being displayed is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modification 153SG-4, a mode in which the pending storage display is a blue camera The determination rate of at least one effect pattern in the setting suggestion effect may be different depending on whether it is displayed in or in the mode of the red camera. By doing so, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which of the blue camera mode and the red camera mode the hold storage display is displayed as the hold display notice effect, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Further, in the characteristic portion 153SG of the above-described embodiment, two timings (25 seconds and 30 seconds after the start of variable display) are provided as the start timings of the rear variable display suggestive effect during variable display of super reach, and Although the form in which the setting suggestion effect is more easily executed as the rear variable display suggestion effect is illustrated from the timing, the present invention is not limited to this, and the modification 153SG-. 5, when the start timing of the setting suggestive effect is 30 seconds after the start of the variable display, the setting suggestive effect is patterned at a higher rate than when the start timing of the setting suggestive effect is 25 seconds after the start of the variable display. You may perform with the production pattern which suggests high setting values, such as SS-3 to pattern SS-5. By doing so, the player can be made to pay attention to the timing at which the setting suggestion effect is executed, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

Further, in the characteristic unit 153SG of the embodiment, the setting suggestion effect is executed according to the effect executed as the front variable display during suggestion effect and the display mode of the hold storage display displayed as the hold display notice effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an effect executed as a front variable display during suggestion effect and a pending display notice effect are displayed. Whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed may be suggested only by one of the display mode of the hold storage display. Further, in the characteristic part 153SG of the above-described embodiment, the mode in which the setting suggestion effect can be executed as the rear part variable display inducing effect is illustrated during the variable display in which the timer effect is executed as the front part variable display inducing effect. The present invention is not limited to this, and when the variable display result of the variable display for executing the timer effect is a big hit, the setting suggestion effect during the big hit game (the advantageous state in the present invention) based on the variable display. May be executed.

Further, in the characteristic part 153SG of the above-mentioned embodiment, when the hold display notice effect is already executed, an example is shown in which the execution of a new hold display notice effect is limited, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, if the hold display notice effect is already executed, only the execution of some display patterns of the new hold display notice effect may be restricted. For example, when the hold display notice effect is already executed in the display pattern γ or the display pattern δ (when the hold memory display is displayed in a blue or red camera mode), a new hold display notice effect is generated. Only execution of the display pattern α and the display pattern β (display of the reserved storage display in a white square or a star) is limited. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the game from being difficult to understand due to simultaneous execution of a plurality of pending display notice effects with different suggested contents. Further, in this way, when the hold display notice effect is already executed with the display pattern γ or the display pattern δ, it is limited that the new hold display notice effect is executed with the display pattern α or the display pattern β. Thus, the player can be made to pay more attention to whether or not the setting suggestion effect is executed. If the hold display notice effect has already been executed with the display pattern α or the display pattern β (when the hold storage display is displayed with a white square or a star), a new hold display notice effect is displayed. Whether or not the variable display result becomes a big hit by limiting only what is executed with the display pattern γ or the display pattern δ (the hold storage display is displayed in the form of a blue or red camera) It is possible to make the player pay more attention.

In the characteristic part 153SG of the above-described embodiment, a mode in which the hold display notice effect can be executed as the prefetch effect in the present invention is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the prefetch effect is not limited thereto. As for, as long as it is an effect that can be executed from the timing before the target variable display starts, an effect other than the hold display notice effect may be executable.

Further, in the characteristic part 153SG of the above-described embodiment, the form in which the character effect and the timer effect can be executed as the front variable display in-time suggestive effect that suggests that the variable display result is a big hit is exemplified. The present invention is not limited to this, and the front variable display suggestion effect may be an effect other than the character effect and the timer effect as long as the effect suggests that the variable display result is a big hit.

(Explanation regarding the association of the characteristic parts)
The configuration related to the characteristic unit 074AK, the configuration related to the characteristic unit 075AK, and the configuration related to the characteristic unit 153SG may be appropriately combined with some or all of the configurations related to other characteristic units. For example, in the characteristic part 074AK and the characteristic part 075AK, when the display mode with a high jackpot expectation is changed in the change effect during the monochrome effect, the execution rate of the setting suggestion effect is set to be high like the characteristic part 153SG. Good. According to this, the setting suggestion effect is executed when the player is paying attention to the subsequent development because the effect in which the ratio controlled to the relatively advantageous state is high is executed, so that the setting by the player It is possible to prevent overlooking the suggestive production.

1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 5 ... Image display device 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 100 ... Game control microcomputer 120 ... Production control CPU

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that variably displays and can be controlled in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player,
A specific display means capable of displaying a specific display relating to the variable display on the display means,
Change effect execution means capable of executing a change effect that changes the display color of the specific display,
The display color of the specific display differs depending on the degree of expectation to be controlled to the advantageous state,
There is a normal effect state, and a specific effect state that is a performance state that can be shifted from the normal effect state and in which the ratio controlled to the advantageous state is higher than the normal effect state,
The specific effect state is an effect state in which the number of colors of at least a part of the display target including at least the specific display, which is displayed by the display unit, is displayed less than the normal effect state,
When the change effect executing means executes the change effect in the normal effect state, while changing the display color of the specific display to a display color according to the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state, When the change effect is executed in the specific effect state, when the display color of the specific display is changed, the specific effect state is shifted to the normal effect state,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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