JP2020146582A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance amusement of games.SOLUTION: Reservation display means can display a reservation display in a predetermined animation, but restricts displaying a reservation display which is an object of a reservation display change presentation in the predetermined animation. Corresponding display change presentation performance means makes the mode of a corresponding display change presentation different between when the corresponding display change presentation is performed corresponding to the fact that a suggestion presentation is being performed and when the corresponding display change presentation is performed corresponding to the fact that the suggestion presentation is not being performed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

Description

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

Conventionally, after the start condition based on the entry of the game medium into the start area provided in the game area is satisfied, the variable display of a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each is based on the establishment of the start condition. Is performed, and when a predetermined specific display result is derived as a display result, a gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player is known.

As such a game machine, there is a game machine that performs a corresponding display corresponding to the variable display during execution of the variable display of the identification information and executes a change effect for changing the mode of the corresponding display (for example, Patent Document). 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-171

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, if the change effect is executed during the execution of the suggestion effect suggesting whether or not it is controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, the effect of the suggestion effect is impaired. This may reduce the interest.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of improving the interest of the game.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, variable display is performed for the player). Hold storage means for storing variable display that has not yet been started as hold information (for example, the first special figure hold storage unit and the second special figure hold storage unit), and the ability to control a favorable jackpot game state. Stores the variable display that has not been started as hold data, and the buffer for receiving the effect control command stores the variable display that has not yet started as the effect control command), and stores it in the hold storage means. The hold display means for performing the hold display corresponding to the hold information (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit, the second special figure hold storage unit, and the effect control command reception buffer. (For example, performing a hold display corresponding to the hold storage), the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state corresponding to the variable display based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means corresponds to the hold information. A hold display change effect execution means capable of executing a hold display change effect suggested by changing the mode of the hold display to be performed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is stored in a hold memory stored in a buffer for receiving an effect control command). It is possible to execute a hold change effect accompanied by a specific effect that suggests the possibility of being controlled to the jackpot game state corresponding to the variable display based on the change of the color of the hold display symbol corresponding to the hold memory. ), Corresponding display means for performing corresponding display corresponding to variable display during execution (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs active display corresponding to variable display during execution, etc.), and supports variable display during execution. The corresponding display change effect executing means capable of executing the corresponding display change effect suggesting the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state by changing the mode of the corresponding display (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect). Supports variable display during execution (such as being able to execute an active change effect that suggests the possibility of being controlled to a jackpot game state by changing the color of the active display symbol in response to the variable display inside) Then, the suggestion effect execution means capable of executing the suggestion effect suggesting the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is controlled to the jackpot gaming state corresponding to the variable display during execution. Being able to perform a super reach reach production that suggests possibilities Etc.), the hold display means can display the hold display with a predetermined animation, and display the hold display that is the target of the hold display change effect with the predetermined animation. Restriction (for example, the effect control CPU 120 can display the hold display with a quivering animation, and restricts the display of the hold display symbol that is the target of the hold change effect with a quivering animation. Etc.), the corresponding display change effect executing means is said to correspond to the case where the corresponding display change effect is executed in response to the execution of the suggestion effect and the case where the suggestion effect is not executed. The mode of the corresponding display change effect is different from that of the case where the corresponding display change effect is executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the active change effect in response to the execution of the reach effect of the super reach. It is characterized in that the mode of the active change effect is different depending on whether the active change effect is executed in response to the case where the reach effect of the super reach is not executed.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the effect of the suggestion effect from being impaired, and to improve the interest of the game.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the hold display means can display the hold display, which is the target of the hold display change effect, in an animation of a mode different from the predetermined animation (for example). , The effect control CPU 120 is characterized in that the hold display symbol, which is the target of the hold change effect, can be displayed by a stretch animation, a bouncing animation, a rotating animation, etc., which is different from the quivering animation. And.

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

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), the corresponding display means can display the corresponding display as an animation, and displays the corresponding display in an animation different from the predetermined animation ( For example, the effect control CPU 120 is capable of displaying an active display symbol by animation, and is characterized in that it is displayed by a glittering animation, which is different from a quivering animation.

With such a configuration, it is possible to easily understand that the hold display has become the corresponding display.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above, the hold display means displays a hold display whose display mode has changed due to the hold display change effect, depending on the mode of the hold display after the change. Display with animations of different modes (for example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the hold display symbol whose color has changed due to the hold change effect with animations of different modes according to the color of the hold display symbol after the change). It is characterized by that.

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

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning prize determination processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the random number values MR1 to MR3. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the special figure hold storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning a prize determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the special symbol normal processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the special figure display result determination table, and the jackpot type determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of the fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the loss variation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the look-ahead processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the hold setting information addition processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the execution ratio of the hold / active change effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the mode of a hold / active change effect pattern and hold / active change effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of hold / active change effect pattern determination processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the determination ratio of a final color. It is a figure which shows an example of the determination ratio of the change timing to the final color when the current number of reserved memory is 2 or more. It is a figure which shows an example of the determination ratio of the execution timing of the active change effect at the time of super reach execution. It is a figure which shows an example of the hold setting information. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of hold / active change effect setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a specific effect setting process. It is a figure which shows an example of the determination ratio in a specific effect setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the specific effect pattern determination table of a success mode. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the specific effect pattern determination table of the failure mode. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the animation effect pattern determination table during execution of the specific effect of a success mode. It is a figure which shows the configuration example of the animation effect pattern determination table during execution of the specific effect of a failure mode. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the color change timing of the hold display symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the color change timing of the hold display symbol. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect screen when the specific effect is executed. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect screen when the specific effect is executed. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect screen when the specific effect is executed. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect screen when the specific effect is executed. It is a figure which shows an example of the display in an active change effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the display in an active change effect.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 that constitutes a game board surface and a gaming machine frame 3 that supports and fixes the game board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. A game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device into this game area and is driven into the game area.

A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2. Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs, and in a special symbol game as an example of a variable display game, a plurality of types that can be identified from each other. The special symbol, which is the identification information of the LED, is displayed in a variable manner. For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". To do.

The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns having different combinations of those to be turned on and those to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be preset as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". ..

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 or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effects images. On the screen of the image display device 5, the variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special figure game are supported. In a decorative symbol display area that is a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each are variably displayed. The variable display of this decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

As an example, "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. Then, in the special symbol game, one of the fluctuation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is started. Fluctuation of the decorative symbol is started in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". After that, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as the variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" on the image display device 5 are displayed. , The finalized decorative symbol, which is the variable display result of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed. The fixed decorative symbol may be different from the decorative symbol displayed during the variable display. For example, a decorative symbol other than the scroll-displayed decorative symbol may be a fixed decorative symbol.

On the screen of the image display device 5, it is synchronized with the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A or the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. Therefore, a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified by each are variably displayed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. In addition, to derive and display various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means to stop and display the identification information such as the decorative symbol and end the variable display. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the derivation display of the final decorative symbol that is the variable display result, the fluctuation speed of the decorative symbol becomes "0" and the decoration is displayed. The design may be stagnant and displayed, and may be in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction, for example. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not definitively displayed, the player can recognize that the change of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. It should be noted that the temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbol completely stopped for a period shorter than a predetermined time without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

A first reserved display area 5Ha and a second reserved display area 5Hb are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. In the first hold display area 5Ha and the second hold display area 5Hb, a hold storage display for identifiablely displaying the number of holds of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is performed. Here, in the hold of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game, the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed by the ordinary winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. It occurs based on the starting prize by doing. That is, although the start conditions for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative symbol are satisfied, the variable display game based on the previously satisfied start condition is being executed and the pachinko game machine 1 is When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the control of the jackpot game state or the like, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. In this embodiment, the hold storage display is performed by displaying the same number of symbols as the hold variable display. One hold display symbol corresponds to one hold variable display. The hold variable display corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is represented by the hold display symbol displayed in the first hold display area 5Ha. The hold variable display corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is represented by the hold display symbol displayed in the second hold display area 5Hb.

For example, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied due to the occurrence of the first start prize in which the game ball enters the first start winning opening, the first 1 If the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the start condition is not satisfied, the number of stored first special figures is added by 1, and the first special figure is used. The execution of the special figure game that was there is suspended. In addition, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied due to the occurrence of the second start prize in which the game ball enters the second start winning opening, the first 2 If the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the start condition is not satisfied, the number of the second special figure reserved storage is added by 1, and the second special figure is used. The execution of the special figure game that was there is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the number of stored special figures of the first special figure is subtracted by 1, and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started. At that time, the number of the second special figure reserved storage is subtracted by 1.

The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also particularly referred to as a total hold memory number. The term "special figure reserved memory" usually refers to a concept including all of the first special figure reserved memory, the second special figure reserved memory, and the total reserved memory, but in particular, it refers to a part of these. It shall be possible.

A display for displaying the number of reserved special figures may be provided together with the first reserved display area 5Ha and the second reserved display area 5Hb, or in place of the first reserved display area 5Ha and the second reserved display area 5Hb. .. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the number of special symbol hold storage can be specified on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the first hold display area 5Ha and the second hold display area 5Hb. A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B for displaying are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the number of hold storages of the first special figure in a identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the number of second special figure hold storage identifiable. The first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B are configured to include, for example, a number of LEDs corresponding to the upper limit values of the first special figure hold storage number and the second special figure hold storage number, respectively. .. Here, the number of the first special figure reserved storage and the number of the second special figure reserved storage are displayed according to the number of LEDs lit.

On the screen of the image display device 5, an active display area 5I is arranged close to the first hold display area 5Ha and the second hold display area 5Hb. The active display area 5I is displayed corresponding to the variable display during execution. The display in the active display area 5I is referred to as an active display. In the active display area 5I, for example, in response to the start of the special figure game using the first special figure when the first start condition is satisfied, the first hold display erased in the first hold display area 5Ha is displayed. The active display is performed accordingly. Further, in the active display area 5I, for example, the second hold erased in the second hold display area 5Hb corresponding to the start of the special figure game using the second special figure when the second start condition is satisfied. Active display is performed according to the display.

A movable effect member 60 is provided in the vicinity of a predetermined edge portion in the display area of the image display device 5. The movable effect member 60 is tilted toward the left side of FIG. 1 with the lower end as a fulcrum on the image display device 5 side by the rotational drive of the movable effect member motor 61 shown in FIG. 2, and the upper end is on the image display device 5. A production model that advances to the front of the display area is constructed. That is, the movable effect member 60 can be changed into a non-tilting state extending in the vertical direction and the above-mentioned tilting state by rotationally driving the movable effect member motor 61 shown in FIG.

Below the image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The ordinary winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting region that is always kept in a constant open state by, for example, a predetermined ball receiving member. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed to a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilted position by a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. To form a second start winning opening.

As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening. To. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the on state, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position, so that the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening. Put it in a state. The normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the normally open state when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter the second start winning opening, while the expanded open state when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. May be configured so that the game ball is difficult to enter. As described above, the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B has a first variable state such as an open state or an expanded open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening, and a closed state or difficult to enter in which the game ball cannot enter. It is configured so that it can be changed to a second variable state such as a normally open state. The first variable state may be a state in which the game ball is easier to enter the second starting winning opening than the second variable state.

The game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening formed in the ordinary winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. If a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls by the first start port switch 22A and the number of stored first special figures is equal to or less than the predetermined upper limit value, the first start is performed. The condition is met. Based on the detection of the game balls by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the number of the second special figure reserved memory is equal to or less than the predetermined upper limit value, the second start is performed. The condition is met.

The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers from each other. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may directly pay out the game balls to be prize balls, or may give points corresponding to the number of game balls to be prize balls.

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. Form a big prize opening as.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is in the off state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening, and the game ball cannot enter the large winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is on, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening. Become. In this way, the large winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball is easy to enter and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and is disadvantageous to the player. In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the big winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball is difficult to enter the big winning opening may be provided.

The game ball that has entered the grand prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball enters the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the game ball enters another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls will be paid out. Therefore, if the large winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the large winning opening, which is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the large winning opening is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the game ball to enter the large winning opening to obtain the winning ball, which is disadvantageous to the player. It becomes.

An ordinary symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position on the game board 2. As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, a plurality of types different from the special symbol. The ordinary symbol, which is the identification information, is displayed in a variable manner. Such a variable display of a normal symbol is called a normal symbol game. Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal figure hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

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. Further, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the large winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be done. In this case, a predetermined number of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on the fact that the game balls that have entered any of the general prize openings are detected by the predetermined general prize ball switch. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 are provided around the game area. Decorative LEDs may be arranged around each structure in the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the game machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward a game area is provided. For example, the hitting ball operation handle adjusts the elastic force of the game ball according to the amount of operation by the player or the like.

At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball rented by a predetermined ball lending machine is held so as to be able to be supplied to a hitting ball launching device. A plate is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower plate is provided to hold the surplus balls and the like overflowing from the upper plate so that they can be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

A stick controller 31A that can be gripped and tilted by the player is attached to a member forming the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick. The trigger button may be configured so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operating finger while the player holds the operating rod of the stick controller 31A by the operating hand. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button may be built in the operation rod.

A controller sensor unit 35A including a tilting direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilting direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photo sensors arranged parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the side of the player facing the pachinko game machine 1. It is configured to include four transmissive photosensors that are a combination of two transmissive photosensors arranged perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player's side. Just do it.

The member forming the upper plate is provided with a push button 31B, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate main body, which allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The push button 31B may be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from the player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B for detecting the operation action of the player performed on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, and a lamp control board 14, as shown in FIG. 2, for example. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 or the like for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, a touch sensor board, and the like are arranged on the back surface of the game board and the like in the pachinko game machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is equipped with various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board including a function for setting a random number used in a special figure game, a function for inputting a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12 or the like. , It has a function to output and transmit a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function to output various information to a hall management computer, and the like. Further, the main board 11 controls the lighting / extinguishing of the LEDs and the like constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to control the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It also has a function to control the variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / color development of the normal symbol display 20. ing.

For example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted on the main board 11. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting the game ball and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the winning door.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives an image display device 5, speakers 8L, and 8R. , And various circuits for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric parts such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 includes all or part of the display operation of the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the lighting / extinguishing operations of the game effect lamp 9, the decorative LED, and the like. It has a function of determining the control content for causing the electric component for effect such as a unit to execute a predetermined effect operation, and controlling the determined control content.

The audio control board 13 is a control board for audio output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs audio from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a processing circuit that executes audio signal processing for this purpose. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for controlling lamp output provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is a game effect lamp 9, a decorative LED, or the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a lamp driver circuit that drives the lighting / extinguishing of the lamp.

As shown in FIG. 2, wirings for transmitting detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch, and a count switch 23 are connected to the main board 11. The various switches may have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a switch called a sensor. Further, a wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the ordinary symbol display 20, and the like is connected to the main board 11.

The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control commands include, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. Or a lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the decorative LED or the like may be included. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, in which the first byte represents MODE and the second byte represents EXT. The first bit of the MODE data may be set to "1", and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to "0" in advance.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of an effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 100. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol. That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the variable patterns that can be used, which will be described later, there is a variable command corresponding to each of the variable patterns specified by the number. In addition, "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for designating the fluctuation start. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 120 receives the command 80XX (H), the image display device 5 controls to start the variable display of the effect symbol.

The command 8A01 (H) is an effect control command for notifying when the game ball enters the first start winning opening. The command 8A02 (H) is an effect control command for notifying when the game ball enters the second start winning opening.

The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are effect control commands indicating the content of the winning determination result, and are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the big hit type as the winning determination result. Since the effect control microcomputer 120 determines the display result of the effect symbol in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H), the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C04 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands. Command 8C01 (H) specifies a loss. Command 8C02 (H) specifies a 15R jackpot and probability variation. Command 8C03 (H) specifies a 15R jackpot and non-probability variation.

The command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command indicating that the variable display of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command indicating that the variable display of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation start designation command and the second symbol variation start designation command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol specification command.

The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command indicating that the variable display of the effect symbol is terminated and the display result is derived and displayed. When the effect control microcomputer 120 receives the symbol confirmation designation command, it ends the variable display of the effect symbol and derives and displays the display result.

The command 9000 (H) is an effect control command transmitted when the power supply to the game machine is started. The command 9200 (H) is an effect control command transmitted when the power supply to the game machine is restarted. When the power supply to the game machine is started, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if the data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, the initialization designation. Send a command. Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

Command A001 (H) is an effect control command that specifies the start of fanfare in the case of a 15-round jackpot.

In the jackpot game state, the fanfare is executed first, and then the main jackpot game in the jackpot game state in which the special variable winning ball device 7 which is the jackpot is opened is executed, and the ending is performed after the jackpot game. Is executed. The fanfare is an effect of notifying or suggesting that the jackpot game state has started, that is, the jackpot game is about to start. The ending is an effect of notifying that the jackpot game state has ended, that is, the jackpot game has ended.

The command A2XX (H) is an effect control command for designating the opening of the special variable winning ball device 7 for the number of times indicated by XX. A3XX (H) is an effect control command for designating the closure of the special variable winning ball device 7 for the number of times indicated by XX.

Command A601 (H) is an effect control command that specifies the start of the ending.

The command B000 (H) is an effect control command that specifies that the gaming state is the normal state. The command B001 (H) is an effect control command that specifies that the gaming state is the time saving state. The command B1XX (H) is an effect control command for designating the remaining number of times in the time saving state. "XX" in the command B1XX (H) indicates the number of remaining times in the time saving state.

The command C0XX (H) is an effect control command for designating the total number of reserved memories obtained by adding the number of reserved first special figures and the number of reserved second special figures. "XX" in the command C0XX (H) indicates the total number of pending storages. The command C1XX (H) is an effect control command for designating the number of reserved first special figures. "XX" in the command C1XX (H) indicates the number of first special figure reserved storage. The command C2XX (H) is an effect control command for designating the second special figure reserved storage number. "XX" in the command C2XX (H) indicates the second special figure reserved storage number.

The command C6XXH is an effect control command that indicates the content of the winning determination result, and is a variation category that indicates which determination value range the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type falls within as the winning determination result. It is a command. That is, as with the fluctuation pattern command, when a unique number is assigned to each of the fluctuation patterns that can be used, which will be described later, there is a command corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns specified by the number.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 that stores a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a RAM 102 that provides a work area for game control. It is configured to include a CPU 103 that executes a game control program to perform a control operation, a random number circuit 104 that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103, and an I / O 105.

As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko game machine 1 is executed by executing the program read from the ROM 101 by the CPU 103. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 writes various variable data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores them, and various variable data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 by the CPU 103. The variable data read operation, the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. And transmission operations that output various signals are also performed.

The one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 may have at least a RAM 102 built in in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, a random number circuit 104 or the like counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values used for controlling the progress of the game. Random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also called game random numbers. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as a random number circuit 104, or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. You may. For example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random value is stored in a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 102, and the CPU 103 The random value may be updated by updating the stored value periodically or irregularly.

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data, table data, and the like used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, etc. prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 includes table data constituting a plurality of command transmission tables used by the CPU 103 to transmit control signals to be various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern table for storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. The table data and the like that compose it are stored. In the RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored in a rewritable manner.

The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port for inputting various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. To.

The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs control operations according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. The display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in 5, the random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed.

As an example, in the effect control board 12, a process of controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed by executing the effect control program read from the ROM 121 by the effect control CPU 120. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes various variation data to the RAM 122, and the effect control CPU 120 temporarily stores the variation data in the RAM 122. A variable data read operation for reading various temporarily stored variable data, a reception operation in which the effect control CPU 120 receives input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and an effect control CPU 120 is I / A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via the O125 is also performed.

The effect control CPU 120, ROM 121, and RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5 and wiring for transmitting an effect sound signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the voice control board 13. Wiring or the like for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14.

In the effect control board 12, for example, a random number circuit 124 or the like counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values used for controlling the effect operation. The random number used to control such an effect operation is also called an effect random number.

The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables and the like used for controlling the effect operation in addition to the program for effect control. For example, the ROM 121 contains a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data constituting the determination tables, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The effect control pattern is composed of, for example, process data including the effect control execution data and the end code associated with the effect control process timer determination value. Various data used for controlling the effect operation are stored in the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12.

The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command or the like from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 controls to execute the variable display of the decorative pattern and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of the effect image to be displayed in the display screen of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may be equipped with a VDP, a CGROM, a VRAM, an LCD drive circuit, or the like. The VDP may be a GPU, GCL, or a microprocessor for image processing generally referred to as DSP. The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. It may be configured.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 has, for example, an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is composed including and. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command transmitted to the audio control board 13, a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14, and the like are output. ..

With the above configuration, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the voice control board 13 to output sound, and the game effect lamp 9, the decorative LED, etc. via the lamp control board 14. The lighting / extinguishing drive is performed in the above, and the effect image is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123 to execute various effects.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game is performed using a game ball as a game medium, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. The game value given in the game machine is directly the payout of the game ball as a prize ball and the granting of a score corresponding to this. The recorded information of the game balls and the score corresponding to the number of the game balls may be, for example, those having a valuable value that can be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize according to the quantity. Alternatively, the recorded information of these game balls and scores may have valuable value that can be used for another game in the game machine, although it cannot be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize.

Further, the game value that can be given by the game machine is not limited to paying out the game ball as a prize ball and giving points, for example, controlling to a big hit game state or controlling to a special game state such as a probability change state. That is, the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the jackpot game state is the number of the first round that is larger than the number of the second round, and the maximum number of variable displays that can be executed in the time saving state is larger than the second number. The number of consecutive chans is the second, which is the number of times that the jackpot probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability, and the number of times that the jackpot game state is repeatedly controlled without being controlled in the normal state. It may be included that the gaming situation is advantageous to the player, such as a part or all of the number of first consecutive chans being larger than the number of consecutive chans.

As an example of a game using a game ball, a firing motor included in a predetermined ball launching device is provided based on a predetermined operation of a ball striking operation handle installed at the lower right of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a result, a game ball as a game medium is launched toward the game area. When the game ball that has flowed down the game area enters the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, the first starting is started because the game ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The condition is met. After that, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the jackpot game state, the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A starts. Will be done.

Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the second starting condition is satisfied because the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. To do. After that, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the jackpot game state, the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B starts. Will be done. However, when the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening.

Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol start condition for executing the variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 20 is established. After that, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol is satisfied, for example, that the previous normal symbol game has ended. In this normal symbol game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, the confirmed normal symbol, which is the variable display result of the normal symbol, is stopped and displayed. At this time, if a specific normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol is "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the normal symbol per symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol loss". In response to the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is "per normal figure", the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed so that the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball device 6B becomes the tilting position. , Closing control or normal opening control that returns to the vertical position after a predetermined time is performed. Whether or not the variable display result of the normal symbol is set to "per normal figure" as a predetermined specific display result depends on the variable display result such as when the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. Is determined before the derivation display.

When the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started, or when the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, it is special. Whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is to be a "big hit" as a predetermined specific display result is determined before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. Is transmitted from to the effect control board 12.

After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the fluctuation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived. Is displayed. "Left", "middle", and "right" decorations arranged on the screen of the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a variable display of a decorative symbol different from the special symbol is performed. In a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a definite special that produces a variable display result of the special symbol. When the symbol is derived and displayed, the image display device 5 derives and displays a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol.

When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the special symbol, the variable display result becomes "big hit", and the jackpot gaming state is controlled as a specific gaming state which is advantageous for the player. That is, whether or not the variable display game state is controlled corresponds to whether or not the variable display result becomes a "big hit", and is determined before the variable display result is derived and displayed. As a variable display result of the special symbol, when the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed and the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result is "missing".

As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers "3" and "7" is used as a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol "-" is used as a lost symbol. In addition, each symbol such as a big hit symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be a special symbol different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, the special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening is opened and the special variable winning ball device 7 is in an advantageous state for the player. Then, a round game is executed in which the large winning opening is continuously opened during a predetermined period or a period until a predetermined number of game balls enter the large winning opening and a winning ball is generated. During the period other than the execution period of such a round game, the large winning opening is closed, and the winning ball is difficult or impossible to generate. When a game ball enters the large winning opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball each time the winning ball is detected. The round game in the jackpot game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit is reached.

When the special figure display result is "big hit", the case where the big hit type is either "non-probable change" or "probable change" is included. For example, as a variable display result of a special symbol, when the jackpot symbol indicating the number "3" is derived and displayed, the jackpot type is "non-probable", and when the jackpot symbol indicating the number "7" is derived and displayed, the jackpot is displayed. The type is "probability change". When the jackpot type is "probability variation" or "non-probability variation", the upper limit time for putting the special variable winning ball device 7 in an advantageous state for the player is a predetermined time as a round game in the jackpot game state. The rounds are executed a predetermined number of times, such as 15 rounds. The jackpot game state in which the normal open round is executed is also called the normal open jackpot state. As a round game in the big hit game state, a big hit type may be provided in which a short-term open round in which the upper limit time for putting the special variable winning ball device 7 in an advantageous state for the player is relatively short is executed. The jackpot game state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as the first specific game state. The jackpot game state in which the short-term open round is executed is also referred to as the second specific game state.

After the jackpot game state ends, the probability of the variable display result becoming a "big hit" may be controlled to a probability variation state higher than the normal state based on the establishment of a predetermined probability variation control condition. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as the start of the next big hit game state is satisfied. Further, after the jackpot game state is completed, the average variable display time may be controlled to a shorter time state than the normal state. The time saving state is controlled so as to continue until one of the time saving end condition of either the execution of the variable display of a predetermined number of times or the start of the next big hit game state is satisfied first. .. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until one of the predetermined number of variable displays and the start of the next big hit game state is satisfied first. It may be done.

As an example, when the jackpot type is "non-probability variation", the gaming state becomes the time saving state after the jackpot gaming state ends. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is "probability change", after the jackpot game state ends, the game state becomes the time saving state and the probability change state.

The normal state is a game state other than a specific game state such as a big hit game state, a time saving state, or a probability change state that is advantageous to the player, and the variable display result in the normal drawing game is "normal". The probability of "hit the figure" and the probability of the variable display result in the special figure game becoming the "big hit" are controlled in the same manner as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

In the time saving state, the normal variable winning ball device 6B is changed into the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is more likely to enter the second starting winning opening than in the normal state. For example, the control that the variable display time of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game becomes "per normal symbol". When the tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the control to improve the probability compared to the normal state and the variable display result being "per normal figure" is set to the normal state. The normal variable winning ball device 6B may be changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode by the control of making it longer than that of the normal state and the control of increasing the number of tilts of the device 6B as compared with the normal state. It should be noted that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed. As described above, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball device 6B into the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous changing mode is called high opening control. By being controlled to such a time saving state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a "big hit" is shortened, and the special gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the normal state.

The time saving state in which the high opening control is performed is also called "high base state", "high base", etc., and the gaming state that is not in the time saving state is also called "low base state", "low base", etc. The probability change state in which the probability change control is performed is also called "high probability state", "high probability", etc., and the gaming state that is not the probability change state is also called "low probability state", "low probability" or the like. The gaming state in the probabilistic state and the time saving state is also called "high accuracy high base state", "high accuracy high base" and the like. The gaming state when the time is shortened instead of the probability change state is also called "low probability high base state", "low probability high base state", or the like. The gaming state when the time is not shortened but is in the probabilistic state is also called "high probability low base state", "high probability low base state", or the like. A normal state that does not fall into either a time saving state or a probability variation state is also called a "low probability low base state", a "low probability low base state", or the like.

In the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A , Of the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to the start of any of the special symbol games. Then, the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end of the variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach mode.

Here, the reach mode means that when the decorative symbols stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 form a part of the jackpot combination, the decorative symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed continue to change. It is a display mode in which all or a part of the decorative symbols are changed in synchronization while forming all or a part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right", when the decorative symbols constituting the predetermined jackpot combination are stopped and displayed. In the remaining decorative symbol display area that is not stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol is fluctuating, or all or part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". This is a display mode in which the decorative design is synchronized and fluctuates while forming all or a part of the jackpot combination.

Further, in response to the reach mode, the fluctuation speed of the decorative symbol is reduced, a character image different from the decorative symbol is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, and the display mode of the background image is changed. By causing the display, reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative pattern, or changing the variation mode of the decorative pattern, an effect operation different from that before the reach mode may be executed. Such an effect operation such as a change in the display mode of the character image, a display mode of the background image, a reproduction display of the moving image, and a change in the variation mode of the decorative pattern is called a reach effect display. In the reach effect, not only the display operation on the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation on the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are the operation modes before the reach mode is reached. It may be included that the operation mode is different from that of the above.

As the effect operation in the reach effect, it is sufficient that a plurality of types of effect patterns having different operation modes are prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of becoming a "big hit" differs depending on the production mode in each reach production. That is, the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" can be different depending on which of the plurality of types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, super A, super B, and super C are preset. Then, when the reach effect of super reach such as super A, super B, or super C is executed, the variable display result is more likely to be a "big hit" than when the normal reach effect is executed. Become. Further, among the reach effects of the super reach, when a specific reach effect such as super A is executed, the expectation of a big hit is higher than when the reach effect of super B is executed.

The jackpot expectation is, for example, (probability that the effect is executed at the time of a jackpot) x (probability of being a jackpot) / {(probability that the effect is executed at the time of a jackpot) x (probability of being a jackpot) + (other than at the time of a jackpot) It is calculated by (probability that the effect is executed) x (probability that it does not become a big hit)}.

During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, an image display or voice output as a message, a game effect lamp 9 or a decorative LED is lit, or an effect is used. Due to an effect operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative symbol, such as a predetermined operation of the model, for example, the variable display state of the decorative symbol may be in the reach state, or the variable display result becomes a "big hit". A notice effect for notifying the player in advance of the advantage of the game executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as the possibility, may be executed.

In this embodiment, a specific effect is set to be feasible as a notice effect. The specific effect is a look-ahead notice that changes the color of the hold display symbol by causing the effect image to act on the hold display symbol. Further, in this embodiment, the effect image acts on the hold display symbol, but the specific effect in which the color of the hold display symbol does not change is also set to be feasible. In the hold change effect, the variable display result can be a "big hit" in the variable display of the notice target by changing the color of the hold display symbol corresponding to the variable display of the notice target from, for example, a normal color to a special color. It is a production that announces that there is sex.

In this embodiment, as an example, the color of the normal hold display symbol is white. The color of the pending display symbol after the change is blue, green, or red. In this embodiment, as an example, among the colors of the pending display symbol after the change, blue is set so that the jackpot expectation is low. Green is set so that the jackpot expectation is higher than the blue jackpot expectation. Red is set so that the jackpot expectation is higher than the green jackpot expectation. Therefore, when the color of the hold display symbol changes to green, the variable display result may be a "big hit" in the variable display corresponding to the hold display symbol, as compared with the case where the color of the hold display symbol changes to blue. Is notified that is high. In addition, when the color of the hold display symbol changes to red, the variable display result may be a "big hit" in the variable display corresponding to the hold display symbol, as compared with the case where the color of the hold display symbol changes to green. Is notified that is high.

In this embodiment, the specific effect is, for example, composed of a combination of the effect symbol and the number of effect symbols. There are "shooting stars" and "meteorites" in the production patterns. In addition, there are "two" and "one" in the number of production symbols. Therefore, there are four combinations as the configuration of the specific effect. For example, the specific effect composed of the combination of "shooting star" and "two" is an effect of displaying the effect images of the two shooting stars toward the hold display symbol as shown in FIG. 36. The specific effect consisting of a combination of "shooting star" and "one" is an effect of displaying one shooting star's effect image toward the hold display symbol as shown in FIG. 37. The specific effect composed of the combination of "meteorite" and "two" is an effect of displaying the effect images of the two meteorites toward the hold display symbol as shown in FIG. 38. The specific effect composed of the combination of "meteorite" and "one" is an effect of displaying one meteorite effect image toward the hold display symbol as shown in FIG. 39.

In this way, when the number of effect images is "2", the effect image acts on the hold display symbol in the effect mode of "displaying two effect images toward the hold display symbol", and the effect image When the number of is "1", the effect image acts on the hold display symbol in the effect mode of "displaying one effect image toward the hold display symbol". A plurality of advance notice patterns are prepared in advance in response to the content of the effect operation when the specific effect is executed. The effect operation that is a specific effect may be such that the variable display time of the special symbol does not change depending on whether or not it is executed.

The specific effect is not limited to the combination of the effect image as the effect and the number of effect images as the effect mode. For example, the specific effect may be composed of a combination of a character and an action, a combination of an item and an action, and the like. Alternatively, although there is only one type of movement of the character, a mode in which the character wears a "red aura" and a mode in which the character wears a "blue aura" may be set as the effect mode. As the effect mode, the display size of the character may be set to "large" and "small", or the transparency of the character may be set to "low" and "high". In addition, the specific effect is not limited to displaying a character or the like. For example, a character that advances from the left side of the image display device 5 to the front surface of the image display device 5 and a character that advances from the right side of the image display device 5 to the front surface of the image display device 5 are provided. It may be composed of a combination of an object and an action. Further, the specific effect may be configured to include a lighting operation of a light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 or a decorative LED. Such a specific effect may be configured in any combination as long as it can be performed with the same type of effect or the same type of effect mode.

When the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, becomes a "big hit", a fixed decorative symbol which is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. As an example, when the jackpot type is "non-probable change" or "probable change", it is the same on the predetermined effective line in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". When the decorative symbols are aligned and stopped and displayed, the fixed decorative symbols that are a big hit combination may be derived and displayed.

When the jackpot type is "non-probability variation", a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probability variation jackpot combination may be derived. The definite decorative symbol that is a non-probability change jackpot combination is, for example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" in the image display device 5 is "1". ~ Of the decorative symbols of "8", any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are even "2", "4", "6", and "8" is "left", "middle", and "right". The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the above are all stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line, and may be a type of fixed decorative symbol that is a big hit combination. The decorative symbols whose symbol numbers constituting the non-probability jackpot combination are even numbers "2", "4", "6", and "8" are referred to as non-probability variation symbols.

When the jackpot type is "probability variation", a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probability variation jackpot combination may be derived, or a definite ornamental symbol that is a probability variation jackpot combination may be derived. The definite decorative symbols that are the probabilistic jackpot combination are, for example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" in the image display device 5 from "1". Among the decorative symbols of "8", any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are odd numbers "1", "3", "5", and "7" is "left", "middle", and "right". The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are aligned on a predetermined effective line and stopped and displayed, and may be a type of fixed decorative symbol that is a big hit combination. The decorative symbols whose symbol numbers constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are odd numbers "1", "3", "5", and "7" are referred to as probability variation symbols.

When the special symbol display result is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol does not change to the reach mode, and the decorative symbols constituting the predetermined non-reach combination are stopped and displayed, so that the non-specific display result is obtained. The definite decorative pattern that becomes is sometimes derived and displayed. In addition, when the special symbol display result is "missing", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach mode, the decorative symbols constituting the predetermined reach combination are stopped and displayed, so that the non-specific display is performed. The resulting definite decorative design may be derived and displayed.

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.

When the power supply from the predetermined power supply board is started on the main board 11, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process which is the game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled and then performs the necessary initial settings. In this initial setting, for example, RAM 102 is cleared. In addition, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set. As a result, after that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals, and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process. When the initial setting is completed, interrupts are permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko game machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed, and then the loop process may be started.

When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main side error processing, information output processing, game random number update processing, special symbol process processing, ordinary symbol process processing, command control processing, and other games in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Processes for controlling the progress of At the end of the game control timer interrupt processing, the interrupt enabled state is set. As a result, the game control timer interrupt processing is executed every time a timer interrupt occurs, that is, every predetermined time, which is the supply interval of the interrupt request signal.

The switch process is a process of determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. The error processing on the main side is a processing in which an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is a process of outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, and probability fluctuation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

As an example, the game random number used on the side of the main board 11 includes a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and a random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern. It suffices if it is (see FIG. 6). The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as a “big hit” to the big hit game state, and is “1”. It can take any value of ~ "65535". The random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is a random number value used to determine the jackpot type to be either "non-probable variation" or "probable variation" when the variable display result is "big hit", and is "1". It can take any value from "" to "100". The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to any one of a plurality of prepared patterns, and is a random value from “1” to “251”. Can take any value of.

In the special symbol process process included in the game control timer interrupt process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B are updated. In order to control the display operation in the above, set the opening / closing operation of the large winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7, and the like in a predetermined procedure, various processes are selected and executed. The details of the special symbol process processing will be described later, but by executing the special symbol process processing each time a timer interrupt occurs, the variable display result and the fluctuation pattern are determined, the special symbol game is executed based on the determination, and the jackpot game state. Etc. are realized.

In the normal symbol process processing, for example, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, if the number of holds does not reach the upper limit, the hold storage of the normal figure game is performed, or the hold memory is used to variably display the normal symbol game. The result is determined, the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol game is determined, the display operation on the normal symbol display 20 is controlled according to the fluctuation pattern, and the variable display of the normal symbol is executed to derive the variable display result of the normal symbol game. It is displayed, or when the variable display result is a normal figure, a process of opening the normally variable winning ball device 6B is performed. By executing the normal symbol process process each time a timer interrupt occurs, the normal symbol game can be executed, and the normal variable winning ball device 6B can be opened for a predetermined period when the normal symbol is hit.

The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in special symbol process processing, ordinary symbol process processing, etc., the transmission setting of the control command is performed by specifying the storage address in the ROM 101 of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command to be transmitted, and the command control processing is performed. Then, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in response to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for the command, set the predetermined control data in the output port of the effect control INT signal and turn the effect control INT signal on for a predetermined time and then turn it off. Enables transmission of production control commands based on the settings in the transmission table. After executing the command control process, the interrupt enable state is set, and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

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

When the start winning prize determination process is started, the CPU 103 first starts with the first starting port based on the detection signal from the first starting port switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether or not the switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the number of reserved special figures reserved for the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not it is (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 may be able to specify the first special figure reserved storage number by reading the first reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved storage number counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102. When the first special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start port buffer value which is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 is set to "1". Set (step S203).

When the first start port switch 22A is off in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reserved storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. Based on the detection signal from the second starting port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, it is determined whether or not the second starting opening switch 22B is on ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (step S204; Yes), the second special figure hold storage number, which is the hold storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not it is (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 may be able to specify the second special figure reserved storage number by reading the second reserved storage number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved storage number counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102. When the second special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the start port buffer value is set to "2" (step S206). If the second start port switch 22B is not turned on (step S204; No), or if the number of reserved second special figures is the upper limit value (step S205; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated.

After executing any of the processes of steps S203 and S206, the hold storage count value corresponding to the start port buffer value is updated to be added by 1 (step S207). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the first hold storage count value is added by 1, while when the start port buffer value is "2", the second hold storage count value is added by 1. In this way, the first reserved memory count value is incremented by 1 when the game ball enters the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Will be updated to. Further, the second reserved memory count value is incremented by 1 when the game ball enters the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Will be updated to. At this time, the total hold storage count value, which is the storage value of the total hold storage counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is updated so as to be added by 1 (step S208).

After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning prize (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 or the random counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type determination are used. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted. Numerical data indicating each random number value extracted in this way is stored as hold data by being set at the beginning of an empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is "1", the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. 7A. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "2", the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. 7 (B).

The first special figure reservation storage unit shown in FIG. 7A has not been started yet, although the game ball has entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the first starting winning has been generated. Stores the pending data of the special figure game. As an example, the first special figure hold storage unit is associated with the hold number in the order of winning in the first start winning opening, and the CPU 103 extracts from the random number circuit 104 or the like based on the establishment of the first start condition by the entry of the game ball. Until the number of stored items reaches a predetermined upper limit, with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern as reserved data. Remember. The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is held, and the jackpot game state is based on the variable display result in this special figure game. This is reserved storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it is determined to be controlled, and whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a specific mode.

The hold number of the first special figure hold storage unit and the display position of the hold display symbol 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 first display position on the rightmost side of the first hold display area 5Ha. 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 left side of the first display position of the first hold display area 5Ha. To do.

The second special figure reservation storage unit shown in FIG. 7B has been started even though the game ball has entered the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B and the second starting winning has been generated. Memorize the pending data of no special game. As an example, the second special figure hold storage unit is associated with the hold number in the order of winning in the second start winning opening, and the CPU 103 extracts from the random number circuit 104 or the like based on the establishment of the second start condition by the entry of the game ball. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern are stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit. To do. The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is held, and the jackpot game state is based on the variable display result in this special figure game. This is reserved storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it is determined to be controlled, and whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a specific mode.

The hold number of the second special figure hold storage unit and the display position of the hold display symbol 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 first display position on the leftmost side of the second hold display area 5Hb. 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 area 5Hb. To do.

Following the process in step S210, the CPU 103 performs a start winning determination process (step S211). The start winning determination process is a process for determining the start winning, and whether or not the variable display result of the variable display of the execution target of the random value becomes a "big hit" based on the random number value extracted in step S209. It is a process of determining whether or not. The start winning determination process will be described in detail later. After that, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is "1" or "2" (step S212). At this time, if the start port buffer value is "2" (step S212; "2"), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S213), and then the start prize is won. The judgment process ends. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is "1" (step S212; "1"), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (step S214). The process proceeds to step S204. As a result, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B simultaneously detect a valid start prize for the game ball, the process based on the detection of both valid start prizes can be reliably completed.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S211 of FIG. 5 as the start winning determination process. In this embodiment, when the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is started, it is determined whether or not to control the special symbol display result as a "big hit" in the jackpot game state in the special symbol normal processing described later. Will be Further, in the variation pattern setting process described later, the variation pattern corresponding to the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is determined. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the start winning determination process in step S211 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening, so that the random number value MR1 becomes a big hit symbol as a special figure display result. It is determined whether or not it is within the range of the random number value MR1 determined to derive the above. As a result, before the variable display of the special symbol or decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, the special symbol display result becomes a "big hit" and the special symbol display result becomes "big hit". It is predicted that there will be a "loss", and based on this prediction result, whether or not the hold change effect is executed by the effect control CPU 120 or the like on the effect control board 12 side, and the change when the hold change effect is executed. It is possible to determine the display mode of the later hold display.

In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 103 first identifies the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by, for example, confirming the states of the time saving flag and the probability change flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102. (Step S401). More specifically, when the probability change flag is on and the time saving flag is off, the game state is the probability change state, when the probability change flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, the game state is the time reduction state, and the probability change flag. It may be specified that the gaming state is the normal state when both the time saving flag and the time saving flag are off, and that the gaming state is the time saving state and the probability changing state when both the probability change flag and the time saving flag are on.

Following the process of step S401, for example, from the table data constituting the special figure display result determination table described later prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance, the special figure display corresponding to the current gaming state. Select the data used to determine the result (step S402). In the table data for determining the special figure display result, the range of the determined value to which the special figure display result is assigned to the "big hit" may be set as the big hit determination range. For example, if the current gaming state is a probabilistic state, "8001" to "9900" are set as the jackpot determination range, and if the current gaming state is a non-probability changing state, "8001" to "8190" are determined as jackpots. Set as a range.

After that, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted by the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 5 is compared with the jackpot determination range set by the process of step S402. As a result, it is determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range (step S403). As an example, the CPU 103 is disturbed by comparing each determined 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 shown in FIG. It may be determined whether or not there is a determined value that matches the numerical value MR1. Alternatively, by setting a numerical value indicating the minimum value and the maximum value of the determined value included in the jackpot determination range and comparing the random number value MR1 with the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range, the random number value MR1 May be determined whether or not is within the jackpot determination range.

When it is determined in step S403 that it is not within the jackpot determination range (step S403; No), the CPU 103 issues a display result designation command according to the case where the variable display result becomes "missing", the effect control board 12 The transmission setting for transmission to is performed (step S405).

If it is determined in step S403 that the jackpot is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; Yes), the CPU 103 determines the jackpot type based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 refers to a jackpot type determination table prepared in advance by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101. In the jackpot type determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 10B, whether the numerical value compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type as "non-probability variation" or "probability variation". It suffices if it is assigned to the decision result of. The CPU 103 uses the jackpot type assigned to the determined value that matches the random number value MR2 as the determination result this time. A transmission setting is made to transmit the display result designation command according to the determination result obtained by the process of step S409 to the effect control board 12 (step S410).

After executing any of the processes of steps S405 and S410, the CPU 103 sets a transmission setting for transmitting the variable category command to the effect control board 12 (step S413).

After step S413, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the start winning opening designation command (step S414). The first start winning opening designation command here is the effect control board 12 as the effect control information for notifying the increase in the number of reserved first special figures when the first start condition is satisfied due to the occurrence of the first start prize. Is sent to the side of. Further, the second start winning opening designation command is the effect control board 12 as the effect control information for notifying the increase of the second special figure reserved storage number when the second start condition is satisfied due to the occurrence of the second start prize. It is sent to the side. After step S414, the winning determination process ends.

After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes of steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102. And execute.

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A or the like is based on the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as the first special symbol reservation storage unit and the second special symbol reservation storage unit. The second special symbol display device 4B determines whether or not to start the special symbol game. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, the variable display result determines whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set as a "big hit" based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. Derived Determined before being displayed. At this time, when the variable display result is determined to be "big hit", the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as "non-probable change" and "probable change". The jackpot type is stored by storing the data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a definite special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is set corresponding to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. .. In the special symbol normal processing, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 4 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure hold storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved storage number is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 may read the second hold storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is "0".

When the number of the second special figure reserved storage is other than "0" in step S231 (step S231; No), the reserved data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, for example, the head area of the second special figure reserved storage unit. As a result, numerical data indicating a predetermined random value is read out (step S232). As a result, the game random numbers extracted in response to the occurrence of the start prize at the second start prize opening in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 5 are read out. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the process of step S232, for example, by subtracting 1 from the second reserved memory count value and updating, the second special figure reserved memory is updated so as to be subtracted by 1, and the second special figure reserved memory is updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number "1" in the second special figure hold storage unit is shifted upward one entry at a time. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be subtracted by 1. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the variable special figure designation buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is updated to "2" (step S234).

When the second special figure reserved storage number is "0" in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved storage number is "0" (step S235). The first special figure hold storage number is the number of hold storages of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 may read the first hold storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is "0". As described above, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved storage number is "0", and the first special figure reserved storage number is "0". Judge whether or not. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

In addition, regardless of whether it is the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, if the special figure game is executed in the order in which the game balls enter the starting winning opening, the first starting winning opening The start opening data indicating which of the two start winning openings and the second start winning opening the game ball has entered is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in association with the hold number together with the hold data or separately from the hold data. For the special figure game corresponding to each reserved data, the order in which the start conditions are satisfied may be specified.

When the number of the first special figure reserved storage is other than "0" in step S235 (step S235; NO), the reserved data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, for example, the head area of the first special figure reserved storage unit. As a result, numerical data indicating a predetermined random value is read out (step S236). As a result, the game random numbers extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning prize at the first starting winning opening in the process of step S209 are read out. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation and temporarily stored.

Following the process of step S236, for example, by subtracting 1 from the first reserved memory count value and updating, the first special figure reserved memory is updated so as to be subtracted by 1, and the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number "1" in the first special figure hold storage unit is shifted upward one entry at a time. Further, in the process of step S237, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be subtracted by 1. Then, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

After executing any of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is determined to be either "big hit" or "loss" (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a table used for determining the special figure display result. For example, the CPU 103 sets the special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 10A as the table to be used. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 10A, the numerical values compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicate the special figure display result as "big hit" and "miss". It suffices that the game state is assigned according to whether or not the game state is a probabilistic state or not. The comparison between the random number value MR1 and the determined value in the special figure display result determination table may be performed one by one, or by comparing with the minimum value and the maximum value.

The CPU 103 reads numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the game random number temporarily stored in the variable random number buffer in step S232 or S236 from the variable random number buffer, and the game state is in the probabilistic state. By referring to the special figure display result determination table set in the usage table based on whether or not there is, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1, the game state is disturbed depending on whether or not it is a probabilistic state. The determination result of either "big hit" or "loss" assigned to the determination value corresponding to the numerical value MR1 may be determined as the special figure display result. When the probability change flag is on, the CPU 103 may determine that it is in the probability change state. For example, when the random number value MR1 is "9000", the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is "big hit" when the probability variation flag is on, and when the probability variation flag is off. , It is decided that the special figure display result is "missing".

As shown in FIG. 10A, the special figure display result is determined as a "big hit" at a higher rate in the probabilistic state than in the non-probable state. Therefore, for example, the current state is the probability change state based on the fact that the probability change flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is "probability change" by the big hit end process of step S117 shown in FIG. Occasionally, the special figure display result is more likely to be a "big hit" and a big hit game state is more likely to occur than in the non-probability change state.

After that, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is a "big hit" (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit" (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S241).

Further, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, the jackpot type determination table shown in the table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in the table used for determining the jackpot type. For example, the CPU 103 sets the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 10B as the table to be used. In the jackpot type determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 10B, whether the numerical value compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type as “probability variation” or “non-probability variation”. It suffices if it is assigned to the decision result of.

The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type included in the game random number temporarily stored in the variable random number buffer in step S232 or S236 from the variable random number buffer, and reads the jackpot from the variable random number buffer. By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in the usage table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for type determination, one of the jackpot types assigned to the determination value matching the random number value MR2 can be selected. You can select it.

After executing the process of step S242, the jackpot type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 may store the jackpot type by storing the jackpot type buffer setting value indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102.

When the special symbol display result is not "big hit" in step S240 (step S240; No), or after the processing of step S243 is executed, a confirmed special symbol which is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game is determined. (Step S246). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not a "big hit", a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as a final special symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is "big hit", any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of jackpot symbols is determined according to the determination result of the jackpot type in step S242. It may be decided as a definite special symbol.

After executing the process of step S246, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1" (step S247), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. By updating the value of the special figure process flag to "1" in step S247, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 4 is executed.

If the number of reserved memory of the special figure game using the first special figure is "0" in step S235 (step S235; Yes), after performing the predetermined demo display setting (step S248), the special symbol Ends normal processing. In this demo display setting, whether or not an effect control command for designating a demonstration display by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 has been transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. To judge. At this time, if it has already been sent, the demo display setting is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo specification command is made, and then the demo display setting is terminated. When the customer waiting demo designation command is transmitted, the effect control board 12 displays the demo screen.

The fluctuation pattern setting process in step S111 of FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the variable display result is a “big hit”. The variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is preset according to the variable pattern. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of the variable display of the special symbol to the derivation of the finalized special symbol that is the variable display result is determined. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of setting the special symbol display device 4 to start the variation of the special symbol. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2".

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 4 as the variation pattern setting process. In the fluctuation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag is on (step S261). Then, when the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is "big hit" is determined (step S262). When the jackpot flag is off in step S261, the CPU 103 determines the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the loss when the special figure display result is “loss” (step S265).

FIG. 12 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is "missing", the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" which is not the reach mode and the case where the variable display mode is "reach" which is the reach mode. A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each of them and when the variable display result is a "big hit".

In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 11, for example, the fluctuation pattern at the time of a jackpot is determined using the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. As an example, in the jackpot fluctuation pattern determination table, the numerical value compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is the determination result of the fluctuation pattern, which is common to both the jackpot type "non-probability" and "probability variation". It suffices if it is assigned to. The CPU 103 refers to the jackpot 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 assigns the variation assigned to the determination value corresponding to the random number value MR3. The pattern may be determined as the variation pattern used this time. For example, when the random number value MR3 is “140”, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern PA3-3.

In the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 11, it corresponds to the case where the gaming state is other than the time saving state in which the time saving state is not included and the case where the gaming state includes the time saving state and the time saving control is performed. , The fluctuation pattern at the time of loss is determined by using the loss fluctuation pattern determination table prepared in advance. For example, whether or not the time reduction is in progress may be specified by whether or not the time reduction flag is on, and when the time reduction is not in progress, the loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14 (A) is used. Therefore, the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss is determined. On the other hand, during the time reduction, the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss is determined using the loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14 (B). In the loss fluctuation pattern determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern according to the total number of reserved storages. The total number of reserved storages may be specified from, for example, the total number of reserved storages count value which is the stored value of the total number of reserved storages counter. The CPU 103 sets the normal time and the time saving based on whether or not the time is shortened, the total held storage count value, and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern read from the fluctuation random number buffer. By referring to any of the loss fluctuation pattern determination tables according to the above, when the total number of stored data is other than during the time saving, "0" to "1", "2" to "4", "5" to " It was assigned to the determined value corresponding to the random number value MR3 according to which of "8" corresponds to, and which of "0", "1", "2" to "8" corresponds to when the time is shortened. The fluctuation pattern may be determined as the fluctuation pattern used this time. For example, when the time saving flag is on and the random number value MR3 is "229", the CPU 103 selects the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 when the total number of reserved memory counts is "0" and counts the total number of reserved memory. When the value is "1", the fluctuation pattern PB1-1 is selected, and when the total number of reserved storage count values is any of "3" to "8", the fluctuation pattern PB1-2 is selected.

In the loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14 (A), when the total number of reserved storages is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is "non-reach" at a higher rate than when the total number of reserved symbols is less than the predetermined number. A decision value is assigned so that it is determined in. Even in the loss fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14 (B), when the total number of reserved storages is equal to or more than a predetermined number, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” at a higher rate than when the total number of reserved memories is less than the predetermined number. A decision value is assigned so that it is determined in. As described above, when the number of special figure reserved storages is equal to or more than a predetermined number, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be set so as to be more difficult to determine as the reach mode than when the number is less than the predetermined number. As a result, when the number of special figure reservations is relatively large, the average variable display time is shortened as compared with when the number of special figure reservations is relatively small, and the occurrence of invalid start winnings is suppressed, and the game ball by the player. It is possible to reduce the firing stop of.

After executing any of the processes of steps S262 and S265 shown in FIG. 11, the special figure fluctuation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is set (step S266). The special symbol fluctuation time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special symbol game until the definite special symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. As shown in FIG. 12, the special figure fluctuation time is predetermined in accordance with a plurality of fluctuation 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 symbol variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in the processes of steps S262 and S265.

Following the process of step S266, the start of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. A setting for starting the fluctuation of the special symbol is made so as to start any of the special symbol games for which the conditions are satisfied (step S267). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "1", a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is "2", a setting is made for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. When the CPU 103 starts the variable display using the first special figure, the CPU 103 controls the first hold display 25A to display a display capable of specifying the subtracted 1st special figure hold storage number. You may let the hold indicator 25A do it. When the CPU 103 starts the variable display using the second special figure, the CPU 103 controls the second hold display 25B to display a display capable of specifying the subtracted second special figure hold storage number. You may let the hold indicator 25B do it.

After executing the process of step S267, the command transmission setting at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol is performed (step S268). For example, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "1", the CPU 103 receives the first symbol fluctuation start designation command, the fluctuation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the first from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Set the transmission settings for sequentially transmitting the hold storage number specification command. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "2", the CPU 103 receives the second symbol fluctuation start designation command, the fluctuation pattern command, the display result designation command, and the second symbol from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Set the transmission settings for sequentially transmitting the hold storage number specification command. The set command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the above-mentioned command control process after the special symbol process process is completed.

After executing the process of step S268, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2" (step S269), and then the variation pattern setting process ends. By updating the value of the special figure process flag to "2" in step S269, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 4 is executed.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 of FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change process, the process of making settings 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 change of the special symbol It includes processing to measure. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3".

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop and display the confirmed special symbol that is the variable display result of the special symbol. The process of making settings is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is on, the hit start specification command that specifies the start of the jackpot game state based on the special figure display result being "big hit" is set to be transmitted, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to ". Update to 4 ”. If the jackpot flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this big hit pre-opening process, based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit", etc., the process of starting the execution of the round game in the big hit game state and setting to open the big winning opening, etc. It is included. In this process, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the large winning opening is opened may be set to "29 seconds" so that the normal opening round is executed. If "probability" is set for the jackpot type, the short-term open round can be executed by setting the upper limit of the period for keeping the jackpot open to "0.1 seconds". Good. When the jackpot release preprocessing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5".

The process of opening the jackpot 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 since the big winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like, the big winning opening It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the switch from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6".

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-opening process of the jackpot, a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big winning opening is opened has reached a predetermined upper limit, and a process of determining whether or not the upper limit has been reached, and the next round game Includes processing and the like that waits until is started. Then, when the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4", while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is "7". Is updated to.

By repeatedly executing steps S114 to S116, a jackpot game state is realized.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end processing, a waiting period corresponding to a period in which the ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as an image display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. It includes a process of waiting until the time elapses, a process of making various settings for controlling the probabilistic state and the time saving state according to the success or failure of the probabilistic control condition, and the like. For example, depending on whether the jackpot type is "probability change" or "non-probability change", a setting for controlling the probability change state or the time saving state is made. After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

Next, the operation on 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 a predetermined effect control main process. When the effect control main process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, set the CTC registers mounted on the effect control board 12, and the like. I do. After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 is turned on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time elapses, for example, based on the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, it waits.

Further, on the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. 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 interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order. The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal serving as an effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

When the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared to turn it off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process process is executed. In the effect control process processing, for example, various effects such as display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, lighting operation in the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED, and the like. The control content of the effect operation using the device is determined, determined, set, and the like according to the effect control command and the like transmitted from the main board 11. Following the effect control process process, the effect random number update process is executed, and the software updates the numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the RAM 122 as various random number values used for the effect control. After that, the determination of whether the timer interrupt flag is turned on is executed again.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process processing. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 15, first, the look-ahead process is executed (step S160).

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the look-ahead process. In the look-ahead processing shown in FIG. 16, the effect control CPU 120 is input with the start winning opening designation command, the display result designation command, and the variable category command transmitted in the start winning prize determination process of FIG. 8 on the main board 11. It is determined whether or not it is (step S600). The effect control CPU 120 can recognize the start winning prize by the start winning opening designation command. Further, the effect control CPU 120 can recognize whether the winning determination result corresponding to the starting winning is a big hit or a loss by the display result designation command. Further, the effect control CPU 120 can recognize the variable display fluctuation pattern corresponding to the start winning by the variable category command.

If the start winning opening designation command, the display result designation command, and the variable category command are not input (step S600; No), the look-ahead process ends. On the other hand, when the start winning opening designation command, the display result designation command, and the variable category command are input (step S600; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 sets the hold storage number count value indicating the special figure hold storage number to 1. Increase (step S601). The hold storage number count value is provided in, for example, the RAM 122. The hold memory count value is incremented by 1 each time the first start winning slot designation command or the second starting winning slot designation command is input, and the first symbol variation start designation command or the second symbol variation start designation command is input. It decreases by 1 for each command. As a result, the hold storage number count value indicates the current special figure hold memory number.

After increasing the hold memory count value by 1 (step S601), the effect control CPU 120 adds one hold setting information indicating various settings related to the hold memory corresponding to the start prize, corresponding to the current start prize. The hold setting information addition process to be performed is performed (step S602).

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the hold setting information addition process executed in step S602 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 17, first, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the hold change effect and the active change effect (step S700).

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of the execution ratio of the hold / active change effect. In FIG. 18, the corresponding pending winning determination result, in other words, the winning determination result indicated by the display result designation command determined to have been input in step S600 of FIG. 16 is a big hit or a loss. The execution rate of the hold / active change effect is different, and in the case of a big hit, the rate of execution of the hold / active change effect is higher than in the case of loss. Information on the execution ratio of the hold / active change effect shown in FIG. 18 is stored in, for example, the RAM 122. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold / active change effect is executed based on the information on the execution ratio of the hold / active change effect and the winning determination result indicated by the display result designation command determined to have been input in step S600. To determine.

It will be described again by returning to FIG. Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the decision in step S700 determines whether or not the hold / active change effect is executed (step S701).

When it is determined to execute the hold / active change effect (step S701; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines the hold / active change effect pattern based on the results of these execution decisions (step S706).

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of a hold / active change effect pattern. Identification numbers are assigned to the hold / active change effect patterns shown in FIG. 19, and the hold ranks indicating the number of the hold corresponding to the start winning prize counting from the oldest hold are the fourth and third. The mode of the color of the hold display and the change of the color when the second and the first are set, and the mode of the color of the active display and the change of the color when the variable display corresponding to the start winning is being executed are shown. In the present embodiment, the color change is a transition of white → blue → green → red, and further, a color change bypassing the middle color, for example, a transition of white → green, white → red, etc. It is also possible to become. Information on the hold / active change effect pattern is stored in, for example, the RAM 122.

Here, the hold / active change effect pattern that can be determined differs depending on the current number of hold memories. Specifically, when the current number of reserved memories is 1, only the pending / active change effect pattern indicating the mode of the color change when the color is activated can be determined. Further, when the current number of reserved memories is 2, only the pending / active change effect pattern indicating the mode of the color and the change when the pending 1 and the active are activated can be determined. Further, when the current number of reserved memories is 3, a hold / active change effect pattern indicating the mode of change of the color and the change when the hold 2 and the hold 1 are activated can be selected. Further, when the current number of reserved memories is 4, it is possible to determine the hold / active change effect pattern indicating the mode of change in color and change when the hold 3, hold 2 and hold 1 are activated. Further, when the current number of reserved memories is 5 or more, it is possible to determine a hold / active change effect pattern indicating the mode of color and change when the hold 4, hold 3, hold 2 and hold 1 are activated. Is.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the hold / active change effect pattern determination process executed in step S706 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 20, first, the effect control CPU 120 extracts a hold / active change effect pattern that can be determined according to the current number of hold storages (step S800). As described above, the hold / active change effect patterns that can be determined according to the current number of hold memories of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or more are different.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the final color in the hold display or the active display (step S801). FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of the determination ratio of the final color. In FIG. 21, the final colors are red, green, and blue in descending order of expectation of big hits, and when the winning judgment result indicated by the display result designation command is big hits, the final color is The decision rate is higher in the order of red, green, and blue, and when the judgment result at the time of winning indicated by the display result specification command is lost, the decision rate is higher in the order of blue, green, and red.

In addition, when the winning judgment result indicated by the display result designation command is a big hit, the ratio that the final color becomes red is higher than in the case of loss. In addition, when the winning judgment result indicated by the display result specification command is a big hit and the case of losing, the ratio of the final color to be green is the same, and the winning judgment result indicated by the display result specifying command is a big hit. The rate at which the final color is blue is lower than in the case of loss. Information on the determination ratio of the final color is stored in, for example, the RAM 122. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the color of the hold display or the active display is changed to red based on the information on the determination ratio of the final color and the winning determination result indicated by the display result designation command.

It will be described again by returning to FIG. Next, the effect control CPU 120 is a hold / active change effect pattern in which the final color matches the final color determined in step S801 from the hold / active change effect patterns extracted in step S800. Is extracted (step S803). For example, among the hold / active change effect patterns shown in FIG. 19, QA0-3, QA1-21, QA1-31, etc. are hold / active change effect patterns in which the final color is red, and QA0-2, QA1- 11 and the like are hold / active change effect patterns in which the final color is green, and QA0-1, QA1-1, QA2-1 and the like are hold / active change effect patterns in which the final color is blue.

It will be described again by returning to FIG. Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the timing of changing to the final color in the hold display and the active display (step S803).

Here, when the current number of reserved memories is 1, the effect control CPU 120 determines the change timing to the final color during the active display. On the other hand, when the current number of reserved memories is 2 or more, the timing of changing to the final color is determined to be either hold display or active display. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a determination ratio of the change timing to the final color when the number of reserved memories is 2 or more. In FIG. 22, the higher the expectation of the jackpot, the easier it is to change to the final color during the active display. Specifically, when red, which has the highest expectation of a big hit, is the final color, the rate of change to red during active display is higher than that during hold display. Further, when green, which has the second highest expectation of big hit, is the final color, the rate of change to green is the same between active display and hold display. In addition, when blue, which has the third highest expectation of a big hit, is the final color, the rate of change to blue is higher in the hold display than in the active display. Information on the determination rate of the change timing to the final color when the number of reserved storages is 2 or more is stored in, for example, the RAM 122. When the current number of reserved memories is 2 or more, the effect control CPU 120 determines the change timing to the final color based on the information of the final color determined in step S801 and the determination ratio of the change timing to the final color. Determines whether the display is on hold or active.

It will be described again by returning to FIG. Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines in step S803 whether or not it is determined to change to the final color during active display (step S804).

When it is determined to change to the final color during the active display (step S804; YES), the effect control CPU 120 further shifts to the final color during the active display from the hold / active change effect patterns extracted in step S802. The changing pending / active change effect pattern is extracted (step S805). For example, among the hold / active change effect patterns shown in FIG. 19, QA0-1 to QA0-3, QA1-11, QA1-21, etc. are hold / active change effect patterns that change to the final color during active display. ..

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not super reach is executed in the variable display corresponding to the start winning (step S806). Specifically, in the effect control CPU 120, when the variable category command whose input is confirmed in step S600 of FIG. 16 indicates the execution of super reach, the super reach is displayed in the variable display corresponding to the start winning prize. If it is determined that the command is executed and the variable category command does not indicate the execution of the super reach, it is determined that the super reach is not executed in the variable display corresponding to the start winning.

When the super reach is executed in the variable display corresponding to the start winning (step S806; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution timing of the active change effect during the active display (step S807).

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of the determination ratio of the execution timing of the active change effect. In FIG. 23, as the execution timing of the active change effect, a timing before the execution of the super reach and a timing during the execution of the super reach are prepared. In addition, when the winning judgment result indicated by the display result specification command is a big hit, the rate at which the active change effect is executed at the timing during the execution of super reach is higher than in the case of loss, and the display result specification command indicates. When the judgment result at the time of winning is lost, the ratio of the active change effect being executed at the timing before the execution of the super reach is higher than in the case of the big hit. Information on the determination ratio of the execution timing of the active change effect is stored in, for example, the RAM 122. The effect control CPU 120 determines the execution timing of the active change effect based on the information of the determination ratio of the execution timing of the active change effect and the winning determination result indicated by the display result designation command.

On the other hand, when it is not determined to change to the final color during the active display (step S804; NO), in other words, when it is determined to change to the final color during the hold display, the effect control CPU 120 From the hold / active change effect patterns extracted in step S802, a hold / active change effect pattern that changes to the final color during the hold display is further extracted (step S808). For example, among the hold / active change effect patterns shown in FIG. 19, QA1-1, QA1-31, QA2-1 and the like are hold / active change effect patterns in which the final color is changed during the hold display.

After determining the execution timing of the active change effect in step S807, after determining in step S807 that the super reach is not executed in the variable display corresponding to the start winning (step S806; NO), the hold display is displayed in step S808. After extracting the hold / active change effect pattern that changes to the final color, the effect control CPU 120 determines one hold / active change effect pattern from the remaining hold / active change effect patterns (step S809). .. For example, the effect control CPU 120 randomly determines one hold / active change effect pattern.

It will be described again by returning to FIG. After the hold / active change effect pattern is determined in step S706, or when it is determined in step S701 that the hold / active change effect is not executed (step S701; NO), the effect control CPU 120 generates hold setting information. , Is stored in the RAM 122 (step S707), and the hold setting information addition process is completed.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of hold setting information. The hold setting information shown in FIG. 24 is an example in the case where the hold storage (hold storage number count value) is 4. The hold setting information is the hold order indicating the number of the hold from the oldest hold (the number of the hold setting information), and the hold / active change effect is executed for the start prize corresponding to the hold. In the hold / active change effect pattern when it is decided to hold, and in the variable display corresponding to the hold, the super reach presence / absence information indicating whether or not the super reach is executed specified by the variable category command, and the variable display corresponding to the hold In the case where the super reach is executed and the active change effect is executed, the active change effect timing information indicating at which timing the active change effect is executed during or before the execution of the super reach is included.

For example, the hold setting information of hold 1 and hold 3 is information when the hold / active change effect pattern is executed, and the hold setting information of hold 2 and hold 4 is the case where the hold / active change effect pattern is not executed. Information. Further, the hold setting information of hold 1 is information when the super reach is executed in the corresponding variable display and the active change effect is executed at the timing before the execution of the super reach when the active change effect is executed. Is.

The newly generated hold setting information is stored as the hold setting information of the hold order next to the hold setting information corresponding to the maximum hold order already stored. Further, the hold setting information is deleted when the corresponding variable display of the hold is started, and the hold order of the remaining hold setting information is moved up.

It will be described again by returning to FIG. After the process of adding the hold setting information in step S602, the effect control CPU 120 performs a process of adding the hold display or the active display (step S603). Here, if it is determined in step S702 of FIG. 16 that the number of reserved memories is 1, and the condition for starting the special figure game is satisfied, the effect control CPU 120 actively displays in the active display area 5I. In other cases, the effect control CPU 120 controls to add the hold display according to the hold order to the first hold display area 5Ha or the second hold display area 5Hb. As described above, the conditions for starting the special figure game are the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure and the first condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure. There are two start conditions. For example, when the previous special figure game or the jackpot game state is completed and the variable display is not executed on the image display device 5 and the demo image or the like is displayed, the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied. It becomes a state.

For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the contents of the hold display and the active display to be displayed by the image display device 5, and outputs a display control command to the display control unit 123 according to the determination. The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120, generates image data, and activates the active display area 5I. Is displayed in the active display, and the hold display is displayed in the first hold display area 5Ha or the second hold display area 5Hb.

After executing the process of step S160 shown in FIG. 15, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S170 to S175 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122. To do.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process is based on whether or not a first symbol variation start designation command or a second symbol variation start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 is displayed. It includes a process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of. When either the first symbol variation start designation command or the second symbol variation start designation command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1".

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 in response to the start of variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform variable display of the decorative symbol in, and other various production operations, it includes a process of determining a fixed decorative symbol and various production control patterns according to a variation pattern of a special symbol, a type of display result, and the like. .. When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2".

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, various control data are read from the effect control pattern determined in step S171 in response to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the decorative symbol is variable. It includes processing for performing various effect controls during display. In addition, in the variable display effect processing, the final stop symbol as the final stop symbol, which is the variable display result of the decorative symbol, is completely stopped in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 11. The process to display is included. It should be noted that the final decoration symbol may be completely stopped and displayed in response to the fact that the end code is read from the predetermined effect control pattern. In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern command elapses, the effect control board 12 autonomously operates without using the effect control command from the main board 11. The variable display result can be confirmed by deriving and displaying the fixed decorative pattern. After performing such effect control and the like, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3".

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the special figure hit waiting process, the jackpot game state starts based on the variable display result notified by the display result designation command, the judgment result of whether or not the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the like. It includes a process of determining whether or not to be performed. Then, when the variable display result corresponds to "big hit" and the big hit game state is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", while the variable display result corresponds to "miss". If the jackpot game state is not started, the effect process flag is cleared and the value is initialized to "0".

The process when the large winning opening is normally opened in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this process when the large winning opening is normally opened, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the “probability change” or “non-probability change” big hit game state, and the effect image based on the setting content. Is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, the sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by the output of the command to the voice control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by the output of the command to the lamp control board 14. And various effect controls in the "probability change" or "non-probability change" big hit game state such as turning on / off / blinking the decorative LED. Further, in the process when the large winning opening is normally opened, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is set to "5", which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process, in response to receiving the jackpot end designation command from the main board 11. Update.

The ending effect process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the screen of the image display device 5. , The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by the output of the command to the voice control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are turned on / off / blinking by the output of the command to the lamp control board 14. , Performs various effect controls at the end of the jackpot game state. After that, the effect process flag is cleared and the value is initialized to "0".

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S171 of FIG. 15 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special figure display result is "missing" based on, for example, a display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11. Determine (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is "missing" (step S521; Yes), for example, the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern command transmitted from the main board 11 is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol. Is not a reach mode, and it is determined whether or not the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case of “non-reach” (step S522).

If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols serving as the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a left-determined symbol, which is updated by a random number circuit 124, a random counter for effect provided in a predetermined area of RAM 122, or the like, is extracted, and ROM 121 The left fixed decoration that is stopped and displayed in the "left" decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the fixed decorative symbols by referring to the left fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in Determine the design. Next, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the right-determined symbol, which is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect, is extracted, and the right-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in ROM 121 and prepared is referred to. Etc., among the fixed decorative symbols, the right fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, it is preferable that the symbol number of the right fixed decorative symbol is determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left fixed decorative symbol by the setting in the right confirmed symbol determination table or the like. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium-determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect is extracted, and the medium-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared is referred to. Etc., among the fixed decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

The effect control CPU 120 may have different probabilities of determining the medium-determined decorative symbol as the pending change symbol depending on the mode of reach, the jackpot, the game state such as loss, and the like. For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the medium-fixed decorative symbol as a pending change symbol with a 50% probability in the case of super reach and loss, and has a 70% probability of determining the medium-fixed decorative symbol in the case of super reach and a big hit. May be determined as a pending change symbol. Further, the effect control CPU 120 may determine at which variable display the middle-fixed decorative symbol is set as the pending change symbol. For example, a table is prepared for each of the number of pending storages to determine which variable display is used as the pending change symbol. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the table according to the number of reserved storages, and determines at which variable display the middle-determined decorative symbol is set as the pending change symbol. For example, when the number of reserved memories is 4, when it is decided to set the medium-fixed decorative symbol as the pending change symbol, one variable display when the reserved memory is digested and two variable when the reserved memory is digested. Display, variable display when three reserved memories are digested, variable display when one reserved memory is digested and two when the reserved memory is digested, etc. Timing to make the medium-confirmed decorative symbol a pending change symbol Is determined.

If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of fixed decorative symbols to be the final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a left / right fixed symbol updated by a random number circuit 124 or a random counter for effect is extracted, and left and right stored in advance in ROM 121 and prepared. By referring to the finalized symbol determination table or the like, among the finalized decorative symbols, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are displayed. Determine the same decorative pattern. Further, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium-determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect is extracted, and the medium-determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared is referred to. As a result, among the fixed decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the symbol number of the medium-fixed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left-fixed decorative symbol and the right-fixed decorative symbol, and the fixed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, an arbitrary value is used. May be added or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-fixed decorative symbol so that the fixed decorative symbol becomes a reach combination instead of a big hit combination. Alternatively, when determining the middle-fixed decorative symbol, the difference between the left-fixed decorative symbol and the right-fixed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-fixed decorative symbol corresponding to the difference may be set.

When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not "missing" (step S521; No), a combination of fixed decorative symbols to be the final stop symbol constituting the jackpot combination is determined (step S527). As an example, in the process of step S527, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a jackpot confirmed symbol updated by a random number circuit 124, a random counter for effect, or the like is extracted. Subsequently, for example, by referring to the jackpot confirmation symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 according to the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the image display device 5 The decorative symbols having the same stop-displayed symbol numbers are determined in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" in the display area of.

After steps S523, S524, and S527, the effect control CPU 120 executes the hold / active change effect setting process (step S528).

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the hold / active change effect setting process. In the hold / active change effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold / active change effect is executed in the variable display (step S751). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the hold setting information stored in the RAM 122. Then, the effect control CPU 120 includes the hold / active change effect pattern indicating that the hold setting information of hold 1 executes the active change effect, and the hold setting information of hold 2 executes the hold change effect in hold 1. The hold / active change effect pattern indicating that the hold / active change effect is to be performed is included, the hold setting information of hold 3 includes the hold / active change effect pattern indicating that the hold change effect is executed in hold 2, and the hold setting of hold 4 is included. If the information includes any of the hold / active change effect patterns indicating that the hold change effect is to be executed in hold 3, it is determined that the hold / active change effect is executed in the variable display.

When the hold / active change effect is executed in the variable display (step S751; YES), the effect control CPU 120 is based on the hold / active change effect pattern indicating that the hold / active change effect is executed in the variable display. Then, an effect pattern in which the colors of the hold display and the active display change is set (step S752). Here, the hold setting information of hold 1 includes a hold / active change effect pattern indicating that the active change effect is executed in the variable display, and further, the hold setting information of hold 1 includes the hold setting information before executing super reach. Comparing the case where the active change effect timing information indicating that the active change effect is executed and the case where the active change effect timing information indicating that the active change effect is executed are included during the execution of the super reach are compared. When the effect control CPU 120 includes active change effect timing information indicating that the active change effect is executed before the execution of the super reach, the period of the active change effect is T1 and the character appears. When the active change effect timing information indicating that the active change effect is executed is included during the execution of the super reach, the period of the active change effect is T2, which is shorter than T1 and is shorter than T1. Set a production pattern in which no character appears.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 does not change the color of the hold display and the active display corresponding to the hold setting information that does not include the hold / active change effect pattern indicating that the hold / active change effect is executed in the variable display. The effect pattern is set (step S752).

On the other hand, when the hold / active change effect is not executed in the variable display (step S751; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect pattern in which the color does not change for the hold display and the active display corresponding to the hold setting information. (Step S753).

After step S752, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not super reach is executed in the variable display (step S754). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the hold setting information stored in the RAM 122, and determines whether or not the hold setting information of hold 1 includes super reach presence / absence information indicating that super reach is executed. judge.

When it is determined in step S754 that super reach is to be executed (step S754; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect pattern for erasing the hold display during execution of super reach in the variable display (step S754). S755).

When it is determined in step S754 that super reach is not executed (step S754; NO), or after the processes of steps S753 and S755 are executed, the effect control CPU 120 executes the specific effect setting process (step S756). .. In the present embodiment, a specific effect may be executed as an action effect suggesting that the hold display symbol is changed by the hold change effect. The specific effect setting process includes a process of determining whether or not to execute the specific effect and a process for executing the specific effect.

In this embodiment, a specific effect suggesting that the hold display symbol changes is executed. Specifically, when the variable display ends, the image display device 5 executes a specific effect of displaying an effect image of a shooting star or a meteorite toward the hold display symbol. Then, when the color of the hold display symbol changes, a specific effect of the success mode in which the effect image of the shooting star or meteorite collides with the hold display symbol is executed, and when the color of the hold display symbol does not change, the shooting star or the meteorite is executed. The effect image of the meteorite does not collide with the hold display symbol, and for example, a specific effect of a failure mode such as disappearing or deviating is executed. It can be said that the color of the hold display symbol changes when the specific effect of the success mode is executed, and the color of the hold display symbol does not change when the specific effect of the failure mode is executed.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the specific effect setting process executed in step S756 of FIG. 26. When the specific effect setting process is started, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special figure display result is "missing" based on the display result specification command transmitted from the main board 11 (step). S121).

In this embodiment, when the special figure display result is "big hit", the game shifts to the big hit game state after the end of the variable display, so that the specific effect is not executed. The specific effect may be executed during the variable display before shifting to the big hit game state or in the big hit game state.

When the special figure display result is "missing" in step S121 (step S121; YES), it is determined whether or not to execute the specific effect (step S122). In step S122, as shown in FIG. 28, it may be determined whether or not to execute the specific effect based on how the color of the hold display symbol changes or is maintained.

Further, in this embodiment, the hold notice effect can be executed in the first hold display symbol in the low base state, and the hold notice effect can be executed in the second hold display in the high base state. Therefore, in the low base state, it is determined whether or not to execute the specific effect for each of the first hold displays, and in the high base state, whether or not to execute the specific effect for each of the second hold displays. To decide. That is, a specific effect may be executed at the same time for a plurality of hold display symbols. On the other hand, when it is desired to clarify the target of the specific effect, the specific effect may be executed for one hold display symbol. In this case, for example, the specific effect may be preferentially executed for the hold display symbol whose color changes. By doing so, even though the specific effect of the failure mode is executed for one hold display symbol, the color of the other hold display symbols that are not the target of the specific effect changes, and the effects mesh with each other. It is possible to prevent the player from being confused without doing so.

It should be noted that the timing at which the color of the hold display symbol changes may be specified from the hold setting information shown in FIG. 24. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the hold setting information stored in the RAM 122. Then, the effect control CPU 120 includes that the hold setting information of hold 2 includes a hold / active change effect pattern indicating that the hold change effect is executed in hold 1, and the hold setting information of hold 3 includes the hold change in hold 2. Either the hold / active change effect pattern indicating that the effect is executed is included, or the hold setting information of hold 4 includes the hold / active change effect pattern indicating that the hold change effect is executed in hold 3. If the condition is satisfied, it is determined that the color of the hold display symbol changes in the variable display.

As shown in FIG. 28, when the color of the hold display symbol is maintained, it is determined to execute the specific effect of the failure mode, and when the color of the hold display symbol changes, the specific effect of the success mode is executed. Is decided to be executed. When the color of the hold display symbol changes, the effect mode of the success mode of the specific effect may be changed according to the number of changing stages. By doing so, it is possible to expect that the specific effect will be executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 28, it is easier to execute the specific effect when the color of the hold display symbol changes than when it does not change. For example, when the color is maintained as "white", the execution rate of the specific effect is 3%, whereas when the color changes from "white" to "blue", the execution rate of the specific effect is Is 30%. In addition, when the color is maintained as "blue", the execution rate of the specific effect is 5%, whereas when the color changes from "blue" to "green", the execution rate of the specific effect is 5%. Is 50%. When the color is maintained as "green", the execution rate of the specific effect is 0%, whereas when the color changes from "green" to "red", the execution rate of the specific effect is 0%. Is 70%. With such a setting, it is possible to suggest to the player that the color of the hold display symbol changes when the specific effect is executed.

In addition, when the color of the hold display symbol changes in three stages, the ratio of executing the specific effect is higher than in the case of changing in two stages, and when the color of the hold display symbol changes in two stages, it changes in one stage. The ratio of specific effects being executed is higher than that.

After executing the process of step S122, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a specific effect is executed based on the determination result of step S122 (step S123).

When it is determined in step S123 that the specific effect is executed (step S123; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the specific effect pattern (step S124). In the process of step S124, when the specific effect of the success mode is executed, the effect control CPU 120 outputs numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a specific effect pattern updated by, for example, a random number circuit 124 or a random counter for effect. By reading, referring to the specific effect pattern determination table of the success mode prepared in advance in the ROM 121, etc., one of a plurality of types of specific effect patterns can be selected according to the color of the pending display symbol after the change. You just have to decide. On the other hand, when the specific effect of the failure mode is executed, the effect control CPU 120 similarly extracts the numerical data indicating the random value and uses the specific effect pattern determination table of the failure mode stored in the ROM 121 in advance. It may be determined to be one of a plurality of types of specific effect patterns by reference or the like.

FIG. 29 shows a configuration example of a specific effect pattern determination table of a successful mode. As shown in FIG. 29, in the specific effect pattern determination table of the success mode, for example, the color of the hold display symbol after the change of the numerical value to be compared with the random value is "red", "blue" or "green". , Is assigned to the specific effect patterns "SPT1-A1" to "SPT1-B2" or "SPT2-A1" to "SPT2-B2". The specific effect patterns "SPT1-A1" and "SPT2-A1" are the effect patterns of the specific effect of the successful mode in which the effect images of the two shooting stars are displayed toward the hold display symbol. The specific effect patterns "SPT1-A2" and "SPT2-A2" are the effect patterns of the specific effect of the successful mode in which the effect image of one shooting star is displayed toward the hold display symbol. The specific effect patterns "SPT1-B1" and "SPT2-B1" are the effect patterns of the specific effect of the successful mode in which the effect images of the two meteorites are displayed toward the hold display symbol. The specific effect patterns "SPT1-B2" and "SPT2-B2" are the effect patterns of the specific effect of the successful mode in which the effect image of one meteorite is displayed toward the hold display symbol. The determination ratio of the specific production pattern of the success mode will be described later.

FIG. 30 shows a configuration example of a specific effect pattern determination table of a failure mode. As shown in FIG. 30, in the specific effect pattern determination table of the failure mode, for example, numerical values to be compared with random values are assigned to the specific effect patterns "SPT3-A1" to "SPT3-B2". The specific effect pattern "SPT3-A1" is an effect pattern of a specific effect of a failure mode in which the effect images of two shooting stars are displayed toward the hold display symbol. The specific effect pattern "SPT3-A2" is an effect pattern of a specific effect of a failure mode in which an effect image of one shooting star is displayed toward a hold display symbol. The specific effect pattern "SPT3-B1" is an effect pattern of a specific effect of a failure mode in which the effect images of two meteorites are displayed toward the hold display symbol. The specific effect pattern "SPT3-B2" is an effect pattern of a specific effect of a failure mode in which an effect image of one meteorite is displayed toward a hold display symbol. Since the specific effect patterns "SPT3-A1" to "SPT3-B2" are specific effect patterns of the failure mode, when the specific effect is executed based on these specific effect patterns, the color of the hold display symbol is displayed. Does not change. The determination ratio of the specific effect pattern of the failure mode will be described later.

After executing the process of step S124, the effect control CPU 120 makes settings for executing the specific effect (step S125). In step S125, for example, the specific effect execution flag indicating that the specific effect is to be executed is set to the on state in association with the hold display determined to execute the specific effect. In addition, it is sufficient to memorize the effect mode of the specific effect to be executed.

After executing the process of step S125, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to display the hold display symbol of the target of the specific effect by animation and the animation effect pattern when displaying by animation (step S126).

Here, in this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 can display the hold display symbol and the active display by animation. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 displays all the hold display symbols with a predetermined animation such as a quivering animation unless the specific effect is being executed. In addition, even when the specific effect is being executed, the hold display symbols other than the hold display symbol that is the target of the specific effect are, for example, a predetermined animation such as a quivering animation, as in the case where the specific effect is not being executed. indicate. On the other hand, the pending display symbol that is the target of the specific effect during the execution of the specific effect is restricted from being displayed in a predetermined animation. Here, limiting the display with a predetermined animation means that the display does not have to be displayed with a predetermined animation, the display is performed with an animation in a mode different from the predetermined animation, and the effect image is displayed even if it is displayed with the predetermined animation. This includes making it impossible or difficult to recognize what is displayed in a predetermined animation by concealing it with a movable member, and not displaying it in the animation in the first place. Further, in this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 displays the hold display symbol whose color has changed due to the specific effect with animation in a different mode according to the changed color. Further, the effect control CPU 120 displays the active display with a specific animation such as glittering.

In step S126, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining an animation effect pattern updated by, for example, a random number circuit 124 or a random number counter for effect, and an animation stored in advance in ROM 121 and prepared. By referring to the effect pattern determination table or the like, it is sufficient to determine whether or not to display the hold display symbol of the target of the specific effect during the execution of the specific effect by animation, and the animation effect pattern when displaying by animation. In the animation effect pattern determination table, for example, a numerical value to be compared with a random value is specified by the specific effect pattern determined in step S124 in the presence / absence of animation display and the determination result of the animation effect pattern when displayed in animation. It may be assigned according to the type of specific effect to be performed. In this embodiment, for example, "APT1" to "APT3" are set as animation effect patterns when displaying by animation.

In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 sets the specific effect pattern in step S124, and the specific effect patterns "SPT1-A1", "SPT1-A2", "SPT2-A1", in which the effect image of the shooting star is displayed. When it is determined to be any of "SPT2-A2", it is specified that the type of the specific effect is "specific effect A". On the other hand, in step S124, the specific effect pattern is determined to be one of the specific effect patterns "SPT1-B1", "SPT1-B2", "SPT2-B1", and "SPT2-B2" in which the meteorite effect image is displayed. If so, the type of the specific effect is specified as "specific effect B".

The effect control CPU 120 sets the animation effect pattern determination table as a table to be used, and determines the animation effect pattern based on the random value and the type of the specific effect specified by the specific effect pattern determined in step S124. By referring to the table, "no animation effect (still)" assigned to the determined value corresponding to the random value according to the type of specific effect, animation effect pattern APT1 "stretch", animation effect pattern APT2 "bouncing" Alternatively, the animation effect pattern "rotate" may be the determination result.

FIG. 31 shows a configuration example of an animation effect pattern determination table during execution of a specific effect of a successful mode. In the animation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 31, for example, it is compared with a random value for determining the animation effect pattern depending on whether the type of the specific effect is "specific effect A" or "specific effect B". "No animation effect (still)" where the numerical value is not displayed by animation, animation effect pattern APT1 "stretch", animation effect pattern APT2 "bouncing" or animation effect, which is the animation display mode of the pending display symbol when displayed by animation. It is assigned to the decision result of pattern APT3 "rotate". The animation effect pattern "APT1" is an animation effect effect pattern displayed by an animation in which the hold display symbol of the target expands and contracts while the specific effect A is being executed. The animation effect pattern "APT2" is an animation effect effect pattern displayed by an animation in which the hold display symbol of the target during execution of the specific effect A or the specific effect B bounces. The animation effect pattern "APT3" is an animation effect effect pattern displayed by an animation in which the hold display symbol of the target is rotated while the specific effect B is being executed. The determination ratio of the animation effect pattern during the execution of the specific effect of the success mode will be described later.

FIG. 32 shows a configuration example of an animation effect pattern determination table during execution of a specific effect of a failure mode. In the animation effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 32, for example, it is compared with a random number value for determining the animation effect pattern depending on whether the type of the specific effect is "specific effect A" or "specific effect B". Numerical values are not displayed by animation "No animation effect (still)", animation effect pattern APT1 "expand and contract", animation effect pattern APT2 "bouncing" or animation effect It is assigned to the decision result of pattern APT3 "rotate". The animation effect pattern "APT1" is an animation effect effect pattern displayed by an animation in which the hold display symbol of the target expands and contracts while the specific effect A is being executed. The animation effect pattern "APT2" is an animation effect effect pattern displayed by an animation in which the hold display symbol of the target during execution of the specific effect A or the specific effect B bounces. The animation effect pattern "APT3" is an animation effect effect pattern displayed by an animation in which the hold display symbol of the target is rotated while the specific effect B is being executed. The determination ratio of the animation effect pattern during the execution of the specific effect of the failure mode will be described later.

After the processing of step S126, when it is determined in step S121 that the special figure display result is not "missing" (step S121; NO), or when it is determined in step S123 that the specific effect is not executed. (Step S123; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the color of the hold display symbol changes (step S127). Whether or not the color of the hold display symbol changes may be specified from the hold setting information shown in FIG. 24. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the hold setting information stored in the RAM 122. Then, the effect control CPU 120 includes that the hold setting information of hold 2 includes a hold / active change effect pattern indicating that the hold change effect is executed in hold 1, and the hold setting information of hold 3 includes the hold change in hold 2. Either the hold / active change effect pattern indicating that the effect is executed is included, or the hold setting information of hold 4 includes the hold / active change effect pattern indicating that the hold change effect is executed in hold 3. If the condition is satisfied, it is determined that the color of the hold display symbol changes in the variable display.

When it is determined in step S127 that the color of the hold display symbol does not change (step S127; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the specific effect setting process.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S127 that the color of the hold display symbol changes (step S127; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines an animation effect pattern for displaying the hold display symbol whose color has changed by animation. (Step S128), and the specific effect setting process is terminated.

In step S128, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the color after the change of the hold display symbol whose color changes in the variable display is "blue", "green", or "red". Determines the animation effect pattern when displaying the hold display symbol whose color has changed by animation. In this embodiment, when the color after the change of the hold display symbol whose color changes in the variable display is "blue", the effect control CPU 120 changes the color of the hold display symbol to "wave". Determine the production pattern of the animation production to be displayed by animation. In addition, when the color of the hold display symbol whose color changes in the variable display is "green", the hold display symbol whose color has changed is displayed as an animation effect pattern of "Konoha". decide. In addition, when the changed color of the hold display symbol whose color changes in the variable display is "red", the changed hold display symbol is determined as the production pattern of the animation effect to be displayed by the animation of "flame". ..

Here, the determination ratio of the specific effect pattern of the success mode shown in FIG. 29 and the specific effect pattern of the failure mode shown in FIG. 30 will be described.

As shown in the specific effect pattern determination table of the success mode of FIG. 29, when the color of the hold display symbol after the change is "red", the effect image of the two shooting stars is displayed toward the hold display symbol. Comparing the determination ratio of the specific effect pattern "SPT1-A1" with the determination ratio of the specific effect pattern "SPT1-B1" that displays the effect images of two meteorites toward the hold display symbol, "SPT1" The decision rate of "-A1" is higher. On the other hand, the determination ratio of the specific effect pattern "SPT1-A2" that displays the effect image of one shooting star toward the hold display symbol, and the specific effect that displays the effect image of one meteorite toward the hold display symbol. Comparing with the determination ratio of the specific effect pattern "SPT1-B2", the determination ratio of "SPT1-B2" is higher.

In addition, when the color of the hold display symbol after the change is "blue", the determination ratio of the specific effect pattern "SPT2-A1" for displaying the effect images of the two shooting stars toward the hold display symbol and the hold Comparing the determination ratio of the specific effect pattern "SPT2-B1" of the specific effect of displaying the effect images of the two meteorites toward the display symbol, the determination rate of "SPT2-A1" is higher. On the other hand, the determination ratio of the specific effect pattern "SPT2-A2" that displays the effect image of one shooting star toward the hold display symbol, and the specific effect that displays the effect image of one meteorite toward the hold display symbol. Comparing with the determination ratio of the specific effect pattern "SPT2-B2", the determination ratio of "SPT2-B2" is higher.

As shown in the specific effect pattern determination table of the failure mode of FIG. 30, the determination ratio of the specific effect pattern "SPT3-A1" that displays the effect images of the two shooting stars toward the hold display symbol and the hold display symbol Comparing the determination ratio of the specific effect pattern "SPT3-B1" of the specific effect that displays the effect images of the two meteorites toward, the determination ratio of "SPT3-B1" is higher. On the other hand, the determination ratio of the specific effect pattern "SPT3-A2" that displays the effect image of one shooting star toward the hold display symbol, and the specific effect that displays the effect image of one meteorite toward the hold display symbol. Comparing with the specific effect pattern "SPT3-B2" of, the determination ratio of "SPT3-A2" is higher.

With such a determination ratio, in the case of displaying two effect images toward the hold display symbol in a specific effect, the hold display symbol is a shooting star rather than a meteorite. Expectations for change are high. On the other hand, when displaying one effect image toward the hold display symbol in a specific effect, it is highly expected that the color of the hold display symbol will change when the appearing character is a meteorite rather than a shooting star. Become.

For example, if the rate at which the color of the hold display symbol changes is 70% when a specific effect that displays the effect images of two shooting stars toward the hold display symbol is executed, the change expectation is 70%. become. If the rate at which the color of the hold display symbol changes is 30% when a specific effect that displays the effect images of two meteorites toward the hold display symbol is executed, the change expectation is 30%. .. In addition, when the specific effect of displaying one shooting star effect image toward the hold display symbol is executed, if the rate of change in the color of the hold display symbol is 30%, the change expectation degree is 30%. become. If the rate at which the color of the hold display symbol changes is 70% when a specific effect that displays the effect image of one meteorite toward the hold display symbol is executed, the change expectation is 70%. .. In this way, the specific effect is an effect in which the degree of expectation that the color of the hold display symbol changes is reversed depending on the combination of the effect image such as a shooting star or a meteorite and the number such as two or one. That is, the degree of expectation that the color of the hold display symbol changes depending on the mode of displaying two effect images and the mode of displaying one effect image when the specific effect is executed by a shooting star and when the specific effect is executed by a meteorite. The degree of expectation that the color of the pending display symbol changes due to is reversed.

It should be noted that the degree of expectation that the color of the reserved display symbol changes is not limited to the above-mentioned combination relationship. For example, in the case of displaying two effect images in a specific effect, the expectation that the color of the hold display symbol will change is higher when the displayed effect image is a meteorite than when it is a shooting star. In the case of displaying one effect image in the specific effect, the expectation that the color of the hold display symbol changes may be higher when the displayed effect image is a shooting star than when it is a meteorite. In addition, when a shooting star is displayed in a specific effect, the expectation that the color of the hold display symbol will change is higher in the mode of displaying two shooting stars than in the mode of displaying one shooting star, while the specific effect is displayed. When a meteorite appears in the above, the expectation that the color of the hold display symbol changes may be higher in the mode of displaying one meteorite than in the mode of displaying two meteorites.

Further, as shown in the specific effect pattern determination table of the success mode of FIG. 29, when the color of the pending display symbol after the change is "red", the specific effect pattern of the specific effect (type A) including the "shooting star" Comparing the determination ratio with the determination ratio of the specific effect pattern of the specific effect (type B) including "meteorite", the determination ratio of the specific effect pattern of type A is higher. On the other hand, when the color of the pending display symbol after the change is "blue", the determination ratio of the specific effect pattern of the specific effect (type A) including "shooting star" and the specific effect (type B) including "meteorite" Comparing with the determination ratio of the specific effect pattern, the determination ratio of the specific effect pattern of type B is higher.

Due to such a determination ratio, when a shooting star is displayed in a specific effect, the ratio of the color of the hold display symbol changing to "red" is higher than when a meteorite is displayed. On the other hand, when a meteorite is displayed in a specific effect, the rate at which the color of the hold display symbol changes to "blue" is higher than when a shooting star is displayed. As described above, as the specific effect, the color of the hold display symbol may be changed to a color that notifies the jackpot expectation degree such as "blue" or "red" at a different ratio depending on the type of the effect image. The "ratio that differs depending on the type of effect image" includes the rate at which the color of the hold display symbol changes to "red" when a shooting star is displayed and the color of the hold display symbol when a meteorite is displayed. The rate of change to "red" includes cases where it is set to 70% and 30%, cases where it is set to 80% and 20%, and cases where it is set to 100% and 0%. These may be realized by the determination ratio of the table or the like.

For example, when a shooting star is displayed in a specific effect, the rate at which the color of the hold display symbol changes to "blue" is higher than when a meteorite is displayed, but when a meteorite is displayed in a specific effect. May change the color of the hold display symbol to "red" at a higher rate than when a shooting star is displayed. Further, in the case of displaying two effect images in the specific effect, the rate at which the color of the hold display symbol changes to "red" is higher than in the case of displaying one effect image, while the specific effect is specified. In the case of displaying one effect image in the effect, the rate at which the color of the hold display symbol changes to "blue" may be higher than in the case of displaying two effect images.

In addition, two effect images are displayed in the specific effect according to the determination ratio shown in the specific effect pattern determination table of the success mode of FIG. 29, for example, when the color of the pending display symbol after the change is "red". In the case of the aspect, when the displayed effect image is a shooting star rather than a meteorite, the expectation that the color of the hold display symbol changes to "red" is higher. On the other hand, in the case of displaying one effect image in a specific effect, when the displayed effect image is a meteorite rather than a shooting star, the expectation that the color of the hold display symbol changes to "red" is high. It gets higher.

For example, when a specific effect of displaying two shooting star effect images toward the hold display symbol is executed, the rate at which the color of the hold display symbol changes to "red" is 70%, the display result expectation degree. Is 70%. When a specific effect of displaying two meteorite effect images toward the hold display symbol is executed, if the rate at which the color of the hold display symbol changes to "red" is 30%, the display result expectation is 30. %It turns out that. In addition, when the specific effect of displaying the effect image of one shooting star toward the hold display symbol is executed, the display result expectation degree when the rate at which the color of the hold display symbol changes to "red" is 30%. Is 30%. When a specific effect of displaying one meteorite effect image toward the hold display symbol is executed, if the rate at which the color of the hold display symbol changes to "red" is 70%, the display result expectation is 70. %It turns out that. In this way, the specific effect is an effect in which the expected degree of display result is reversed depending on the combination of the effect image such as a shooting star or a meteorite and the number such as two or one. That is, when the specific effect is executed by the shooting star and when the specific effect is executed by the meteorite, the jackpot expectation after the color change of the hold display symbol and one effect image are displayed according to the mode of displaying two effect images. The expected degree of jackpot after the color change of the hold display symbol is reversed depending on the mode.

It should be noted that the reversal of the jackpot expectation is not limited to the above-mentioned combination relationship. For example, in the case of displaying two effect images in a specific effect, when the displayed effect image is a meteorite rather than a shooting star, the expectation that the color of the hold display symbol changes to "red" is high. On the other hand, in the case of displaying one production image in a specific production, the color of the hold display symbol is expected to change to "red" when the displayed production image is a shooting star rather than a meteorite. The degree may be higher. In addition, when a shooting star is displayed in a specific effect, the expectation that the color of the hold display symbol will change to "red" is higher in the mode of displaying two shooting stars than in the mode of displaying one shooting star. On the other hand, when a meteorite is displayed in a specific effect, the expectation that the color of the hold display symbol will change to "red" is higher in the mode of displaying one meteorite than in the mode of displaying two meteorites. You may.

Further, as shown in the specific effect pattern determination table of the failure mode of FIG. 30, the determination ratio of the specific effect pattern of the specific effect (type A) including "shooting star" and the determination ratio of the specific effect (type B) including "meteorite" Comparing with the determination ratio of the specific effect pattern, the determination ratio of the specific effect pattern of type B is higher. Therefore, when executing the specific effect of the failure mode, the ratio of executing the specific effect of type B is high, and the ratio of executing the specific effect of type A is low. With such a determination ratio, when a shooting star is displayed in a specific effect, the rate at which the color of the hold display symbol changes without failing is higher than when a meteorite is displayed. As described above, as the specific effect, the color of the hold display symbol may be changed at a different rate depending on the type of the effect image. The "ratio that differs depending on the type of effect image" includes the rate at which the color of the hold display symbol changes when a shooting star is displayed and the rate at which the color of the hold display symbol changes when a meteorite is displayed. , 70% and 30%, 80% and 20%, 100% and 0%, etc. are included. These may be realized by the determination ratio of the table or the like.

For example, when a meteorite is displayed in a specific effect, the rate at which the color of the hold display symbol changes may be higher than when a shooting star is displayed without failing. Further, in the case of displaying two effect images in a specific effect, the rate of change in the color of the hold display symbol is higher than in the case of displaying one effect image without failing. May be good.

Next, the determination ratio of the animation effect pattern during the execution of the specific effect of the success mode shown in FIG. 31 and the determination ratio of the animation effect pattern during the execution of the specific effect of the failure mode shown in FIG. 32 will be described.

As shown in the animation effect pattern determination table during the execution of the specific effect of the success mode in FIG. 31, when the type of the specific effect of the success mode is "specific effect A", the target during the execution of the specific effect A of the success mode. The decision rate of "no animation effect (still)" that does not display the hold display symbol of the animation and the specific effect of the success mode APT1 "expand and contract" that displays the hold display symbol of the target during execution of the effect A with animation. And when compared with the decision rate determined by either the animation effect pattern APT2 "bouncing", the decision rate determined by either the animation effect pattern APT1 "stretching" or the animation effect pattern APT2 "bouncing" is higher. It's getting higher.

Further, when the type of the specific effect of the success mode is "specific effect B", the determination ratio of "no animation effect (still)" that does not display the hold display symbol of the target during the execution of the specific effect B of the success mode by animation. Compare with the decision ratio determined by either the animation effect pattern APT3 "rotate" or the animation effect pattern APT2 "bouncing" that displays the pending display symbol of the target during the execution of the specific effect B of the success mode by animation. Then, the determination ratio determined by either the animation effect pattern APT3 "rotating" or the animation effect pattern APT2 "bouncing" is higher.

As shown in the animation effect pattern determination table during the execution of the specific effect of the failure mode in FIG. 32, when the type of the specific effect of the failure mode is "specific effect A", the target during the execution of the specific effect A of the failure mode. The decision rate of "no animation effect (still)" that does not display the hold display symbol of the animation and the specific effect of failure mode APT1 "expand and contract" that displays the hold display symbol of the target during execution of the animation. Comparing with the decision rate determined for any of the animation effect pattern APT2 "bouncing", the decision rate determined for "no animation effect (still)" is higher.

Further, when the type of the specific effect of the failure mode is "specific effect B", the determination ratio of "no animation effect (still)" that does not display the hold display symbol of the target during the execution of the specific effect B of the failure mode by animation. Compare with the decision ratio determined by either the animation effect pattern APT3 "rotate" or the animation effect pattern APT2 "bouncing" that displays the pending display symbol of the target during the execution of the specific effect B of the failure mode by animation. Then, the decision rate determined as "no animation effect (still)" is higher.

With such a determination ratio, when a specific effect is executed, the expectation that the color of the hold display symbol will change when the target hold display symbol is displayed in animation than when it is not displayed in animation. Will be higher.

Further, as shown in the animation effect pattern determination table during the execution of the specific effect of the success mode in FIG. 31, when the type of the specific effect of the success mode is "specific effect A", the specific effect A of the success mode is being executed. As an animation effect pattern for displaying the hold display symbol of the target in the animation, comparing the decision ratio determined for the animation effect pattern APT1 "expand and contract" with the decision rate determined for the animation effect pattern APT2 "bouncing", The decision rate determined for the animation effect pattern APT1 "expand and contract" is higher.

Further, when the type of the specific effect of the success mode is "specific effect B", the animation effect pattern APT3 "rotation" is used as an animation effect pattern for displaying the pending display symbol of the target during the execution of the specific effect B of the success mode by animation. Comparing the decision rate determined to "do" with the decision rate determined to the animation effect pattern APT2 "bouncing", the decision rate determined to the animation effect pattern APT3 "rotate" is higher.

As shown in the animation effect pattern determination table during the execution of the specific effect of the failure mode in FIG. 32, when the type of the specific effect of the failure mode is "specific effect A", the target during the execution of the specific effect A of the failure mode. As an animation effect pattern that displays the pending display symbol of, the animation effect pattern APT1 "expands and contracts" is determined and the animation effect pattern APT2 "bouncing" is determined. The decision rate determined for pattern APT2 "bouncing" is higher.

Further, when the type of the specific effect of the failure mode is "specific effect B", the animation effect pattern APT3 "rotation" is used as an animation effect pattern for displaying the hold display symbol of the target during the execution of the specific effect B of the failure mode by animation. Comparing the decision rate determined to "do" with the decision rate determined to the animation effect pattern APT2 "bouncing", the decision rate determined to the animation effect pattern APT2 "bouncing" is higher.

Here, the animation effect pattern APT1 "expand / contract" is an animation effect pattern that can be determined only when the type of the specific effect is "specific effect A", and when the type of the specific effect is "specific effect B". Is not selected for. That is, the animation effect pattern APT1 "expand / contract" is an animation effect pattern dedicated to the specific effect A. Similarly, the animation effect pattern APT3 "rotate" is an animation effect pattern that can be determined only when the type of the specific effect is "specific effect B", and when the type of the specific effect is "specific effect A". Is not selected for. That is, the animation effect pattern APT3 "rotate" is an animation effect pattern dedicated to the specific effect B. On the other hand, the animation effect pattern APT2 "bouncing" is an animation effect pattern that can be determined regardless of the type of specific effect. That is, the animation effect pattern APT2 "bouncing" is an animation effect pattern common to the specific effects A and B.

When a specific effect is executed by such a determination ratio, the target hold display symbol is displayed in an animation dedicated to the specific effect rather than when the target hold display symbol is displayed in the animation common to the specific effect. When this happens, the expectation that the color of the hold display symbol will change is higher.

Further, as shown in the animation effect pattern determination table during the execution of the specific effect of the success mode in FIG. 31, the specific effect A of the success mode is being executed when the type of the specific effect of the success mode is "specific effect A". As an animation effect pattern that displays the pending display symbol of the target in As an animation effect pattern that displays the hold display symbol of the target during the execution of the specific effect B of the aspect by animation, when compared with the determination ratio determined to be the animation effect pattern APT3 "rotate", the animation effect pattern APT1 "expands and contracts". The decision rate determined by "" is higher.

As shown in the animation effect pattern determination table during the execution of the specific effect of the failure mode in FIG. 32, when the type of the specific effect of the failure mode is "specific effect A", the target during the execution of the specific effect A of the failure mode. As an animation effect pattern for displaying the pending display symbol of the above, the decision ratio determined to be the animation effect pattern APT1 "expand and contract" and the failure mode when the type of the specific effect of the failure mode is "specific effect B" As an animation effect pattern that displays the pending display symbol of the target during the execution of the specific effect B by animation, when compared with the decision ratio determined to be the animation effect pattern APT3 "rotate", the animation effect pattern APT3 "rotate" The decision rate to be decided is higher.

Due to such a determination ratio, when the target hold display symbol is displayed in the animation dedicated to the specific effect, the target hold display is displayed more than when the target hold display symbol is displayed in the animation dedicated to the specific effect B. When the symbol is displayed by the animation dedicated to the specific effect A, the expectation that the color of the hold display symbol changes is higher.

Further, as shown in the animation effect pattern determination table during the execution of the specific effect of the success mode in FIG. 31, when the type of the specific effect of the success mode is "specific effect A", the specific effect A of the success mode is being executed. As an animation effect pattern for displaying the hold display symbol of the target in the animation, the decision ratio determined for the animation effect pattern APT2 "bouncing" and the success mode when the type of the specific effect of the success mode is "specific effect B" As an animation effect pattern that displays the pending display symbol of the target during the execution of the specific effect B of, the animation effect pattern APT2 "bouncing" is compared with the determination ratio, and the type of the specific effect of the success mode is " In the case of "specific effect A", the determination rate determined for the animation effect pattern APT2 "bouncing" is higher.

As shown in the animation effect pattern determination table during the execution of the specific effect of the failure mode in FIG. 32, when the type of the specific effect of the failure mode is "specific effect A", the target during the execution of the specific effect A of the failure mode. As an animation effect pattern for displaying the pending display symbol of the above, the determination ratio determined for the animation effect pattern APT2 "bouncing" and the identification of the failure mode when the type of the specific effect of the failure mode is "specific effect B". Comparing with the decision ratio determined for the animation effect pattern APT2 "bouncing" as the animation effect pattern for displaying the pending display symbol of the target during the execution of the effect B, the type of the specific effect of the failure mode is "specific effect". When it is "B", the determination ratio determined for the animation production pattern APT2 "bouncing" is higher.

When the hold display symbol of the target is displayed in the animation common to the specific effect by such a determination ratio, the type of the specific effect is "specific effect" than when the type of the specific effect is "specific effect B". When it is "A", the degree of expectation that the color of the hold display symbol changes is higher.

In this embodiment, by executing the specific effect setting process in the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 25, it is determined whether or not to execute the specific effect based on the change pattern of the hold display symbol. However, when it was executed, it was set to be executed. However, at an arbitrary timing after the change pattern of the hold display symbol is determined in step S809 shown in FIG. 20, whether or not to execute the specific effect for each hold display symbol, the execution timing when executing, and the execution timing when executing are performed. At least a part of the production mode and the like may be determined. In this case, based on the determination result, the process for actually executing the specific effect may be executed in steps S528 and S529 of FIG.

For example, after determining the change pattern of the hold display symbol in step S809 shown in FIG. 20, the presence / absence and execution timing of the execution of the specific effect may be determined based on the determined change pattern of the hold display symbol. .. Then, in step S528 of FIG. 25, the success mode or the failure mode may be selected with reference to the determination result.

Returning to FIG. 26, after executing the process of step S756, the effect control CPU 120 performs a process of erasing the hold setting information of hold 1 and moving up the remaining hold setting information with respect to the hold setting information in the RAM 122 (step). S757), the hold / active change effect setting process is terminated. As a result, the hold setting information after hold 2 is moved up by one hold order.

After executing the process of step S528 shown in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect pattern setting process (step S529).

Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern to be used as a pattern to be used from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance based on the effect patterns set in steps S528 and S529 (step S530). The effect control CPU 120 may select one of a plurality of effect control patterns stored in advance in the ROM 121 and set it as a pattern to be used, for example, in response to a variation pattern specified by a variation pattern command. .. Subsequently, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern command (step S531).

Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative pattern or the like in the image display device 5 is made (step S532). At this time, for example, the image display device 5 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123 a display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the pattern to be used in step S530. The variation of the decorative symbol may be started in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 is set to update the hold display in the first hold display area 5Ha and the second hold display area 5Hb and the active display in the active display area 5I in response to the start of the variable display. (Step S533). Here, when the hold display is displayed in the first hold display area 5Ha or the second hold display area 5Hb, the effect control CPU 120 erases the hold display corresponding to the hold order 1 and the remaining hold display. Are moved one by one. On the other hand, when the hold display is not displayed in the first hold display area 5Ha or the second hold display area 5Hb and only the active display in the active display area 5I is displayed, the effect control CPU 120 updates the display. Not performed.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S534), and then ends the variable display start setting process.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S172 of FIG. 15 as the variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 33, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S551). As an example, in the process of step S551, the variable display time elapses when the effect control process timer value is updated and the end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value. It may be determined that it has been done.

If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S551 (step S551; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the specific effect execution period for executing the specific effect (step S552). ). The specific effect execution period may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern determined for the use pattern. When it is determined in step S552 that the specific effect execution period is reached (step S552; YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes the specific effect operation control process for executing the specific effect (step S553).

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the special figure fluctuation time is determined corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. The execution time of the specific effect is set to be shorter than the special figure fluctuation time. For example, when the variation pattern PA1-3 in which the special figure variation time is 3750 (ms) is determined, the specific effect having an execution time of 2000 (ms) may be executed. The execution time of the specific effect may be set differently according to the fluctuation pattern, or may be set to be the same regardless of the fluctuation pattern. When the execution time of the specific effect is set to be the same regardless of the fluctuation pattern, the special figure fluctuation time 2000 (ms) of the fluctuation pattern PB1-2 having the shortest special figure fluctuation time among the plurality of fluctuation patterns. ), The execution time of the specific effect may be set to a shorter time.

Further, as specific effects, for example, a shortened pattern that is a specific effect that can be executed in a variable display of a fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is shortened and a variable display of a fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is not shortened are executed. A normal pattern, which is a possible specific effect, may be set. In this case, at the start of the variable display, it is sufficient to select whether the specific effect to be executed according to the variable pattern of the variable display is a shortened pattern or a normal pattern. Further, for example, when changing the color of the hold display symbol, it is determined to be either a shortened pattern or a normal pattern as a specific effect, but when the color of the hold display symbol is not changed, a failure mode As a specific effect of, only the shortened pattern may be determined.

In addition, for example, when the variation pattern PA1-2, PA1-3, PB1-2, etc., which have a short special figure variation time is determined, the specific effect may not be executed or the specific effect is passed. You may change the color of the hold display symbol without doing so.

After executing the process of step S553, or when it is determined in step S552 that it is not the specific effect execution period (step S552; NO), the effect control CPU 120 is the reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect. Whether or not it is determined (step S554). The reach effect execution period may be predetermined, for example, in the effect control pattern selected according to the fluctuation pattern. When it is determined in step S554 that the reach effect execution period is reached (step S554; YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes the reach effect based on, for example, the effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern. (Step S555).

After executing the process of step S555, or when it is determined in step S554 that it is not the reach effect execution period (step S554; NO), the effect control CPU 120 is selected, for example, in response to the variation pattern. After performing other effect operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative pattern based on the setting in the pattern (step S556), the effect process during the variable display is terminated.

When the variable display time has elapsed in step S551 (step S551; YES), it is determined whether or not the symbol determination command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S557). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command is not received (step S557; NO), the variable display effect processing is terminated and the device waits. If the predetermined time elapses without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, the predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to normally receive the symbol confirmation command. You may do so.

When the symbol confirmation command is received in step S557 (step S557; YES), in the variable display of the decorative symbol, for example, transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol that is the display result (step S558). After executing the process of step S558, the effect control CPU 120 sets a predetermined fixed time as a hit start designation command reception waiting time in the effect control process timer or the like (step S559). After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", which is a value corresponding to the variable display stop process (step S560), and the effect process during variable display is terminated.

Next, the timing of changing the color of the hold display symbol will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 and 35. In FIGS. 34 and 35, a case where a specific effect is executed in the variable display executed after the variable display being executed will be described. For example, as shown in FIG. 34, at the timing T1 during execution of the variable display K1, the target variable display is held as a third hold storage. All the reserved memories are variable displays of the first special figure. Based on the fact that the variable display to be the target is suspended, as shown in FIG. 35 (A), the variable display of the target corresponds to the third display position of the first reserved display symbol area 5Ha in the image display device 5. Hold display The symbol is displayed. At this time, all the hold display symbols displayed in the first display position to the third display position of the first hold display area 5Ha in the image display device 5, including the hold display symbols corresponding to the variable display of the target, are displayed. Since the specific production has not started, it is displayed as a quivering animation. In addition, the active display symbol displayed in the active display area 5I is displayed with a glittering animation.

At the timing T2 when the variable display K1 ends and the next variable display K2 starts, the hold display symbol of the target shifts to the right. The hold display symbol of the target is displayed at the second display position of the first hold display area 5Ha as shown in FIG. 35 (B). At this time, all the hold display symbols displayed in the first display position and the second display position of the first hold display area 5Ha in the image display device 5, including the hold display symbols corresponding to the variable display of the target, are displayed. Since the specific production has not started, it is displayed as a quivering animation. In addition, the active display symbol displayed in the active display area 5I is displayed with a glittering animation.

After that, the hold change effect starts at a predetermined timing. For example, during execution of a hold change effect such as timing T3, the hold display symbol corresponding to the variable display of the target displayed at the second display position of the first hold display area 5Ha in the image display device 5 is a predetermined animation. It is restricted to be displayed with, and is displayed in an animation different from the predetermined animation, or is not displayed in the animation. The predetermined animation in this embodiment is a quivering animation. In this embodiment, the hold display symbol corresponding to the variable display of the target is displayed according to the content determined in step S126 of FIG. 27. FIG. 35C shows an example in which the hold display symbol corresponding to the variable display of the target is displayed as a bouncing animation in response to the animation effect pattern APT2 “bouncing” determined in step S126 of FIG. 27. ing. At this time, the hold display symbols displayed at the first display position of the first hold display area 5Ha in the image display device 5 other than the hold display symbols corresponding to the variable display of the target are displayed in a quivering animation. In addition, the active display symbol displayed in the active display area 5I is displayed with a glittering animation.

After that, at the timing T4 when the specific effect ends, the hold display symbol of the target changes to a red hold display symbol as shown in FIG. 35 (D). The specific effect pattern of the executed specific effect is SPT1-A1, A2, B1 or B2. At this time, the hold display symbol whose color has changed due to the specific effect is displayed as an animation in a mode corresponding to the changed color. In this example, since the color of the hold display symbol of the target has changed to red, the hold display symbol of the target is displayed with the animation of "flame". Further, the hold display symbol displayed at the first display position of the first hold display area 5Ha in the image display device 5 other than the hold display symbol corresponding to the variable display of the target is displayed by a quivering animation. In addition, the active display symbol displayed in the active display area 5I is displayed with a glittering animation.

At the timing T5 when the variable display K2 ends and the next variable display K3 starts, the hold display symbol of the target shifts. As shown in FIG. 35 (E), the hold display symbol of the target is displayed at the first display position of the first hold display area 5Ha. At this time, the hold display symbol of the target is continuously displayed with the animation of "flame". In addition, the active display symbol displayed in the active display area 5I is displayed with a glittering animation.

At the timing T6 when the variable display K3 ends and the variable display K4 which is the variable display of the target starts, the hold display symbol of the target is erased from the first hold display area 5Ha and is active as shown in FIG. 35 (F). It is displayed by shifting to the active display area 5I as a display symbol. At this time, since the active display symbol of the target is shifted to the active display area 5I and displayed, it is displayed with a glittering animation.

Then, at the timing when the variable display K4, which is the variable display of the target, ends, the active display symbol of the target is deleted from the active display area 5I as shown in FIG. 35 (G).

Next, the effect screen when the specific effect is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. 36 to 39.

FIG. 36 is an effect screen when the specific effect pattern SPT1-A1 or SPT3-A1 is determined in step S124. Further, FIG. 36 is an effect screen when the animation effect pattern APT1 is determined in step S126.

For example, as shown in FIG. 36A, during the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display reserved for the first special figure game is set in the first to third display positions of the first reserved display area 5Ha. Four white hold display symbols HW corresponding to are displayed. In addition, all the hold display symbols including the hold display symbol corresponding to the variable display of the target are displayed in a quivering animation because the specific effect has not been started. In addition, the active display symbol is displayed with a glittering animation.

When the specific effect is started, as shown in FIG. 36 (B), the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are placed in the lower right area of the image display device 5. As it moves, the image display device 5 displays the effect images of the two shooting stars. Further, since the animation effect pattern APT1 is determined in step S126, the hold display symbol corresponding to the variable display of the target is displayed as an animation that expands and contracts in response to the start of the hold change effect. .. On the other hand, the hold display symbol corresponding to the variable display that is not the target is displayed with a quivering animation. In addition, the active display symbol is displayed with a glittering animation.

When the specific effect pattern SPT1-A1 is determined in step S124, in the specific effect, as shown in FIG. 36 (C1), the effect images of the two shooting stars collide with the hold display symbol of the target, and FIG. 36 (D1). As shown in, the hold display symbol of the target changes to the red hold display symbol HR. Further, the hold display symbol of the target is displayed as an animation that expands and contracts as shown in FIG. 36 (C1) until it changes to the red hold display symbol HR, and after the two shooting star production images collide, it is red. Corresponding to the change to the hold display symbol HR of, it is displayed by the animation of "flame" as shown in FIG. 36 (D1). On the other hand, the hold display symbol corresponding to the variable display that is not the target is displayed with a quivering animation. In addition, the active display symbol is displayed with a glittering animation.

On the other hand, when the specific effect pattern SPT3-A1 is determined in step S124, in the specific effect, as shown in FIG. 36 (C2), the effect images of the two shooting stars disappear without colliding with the hold display symbol of the target. , As shown in FIG. 36 (D2), the hold display symbol of the target remains the white hold display symbol HW. Further, the hold display symbol of the target is displayed by an animation that expands and contracts as shown in FIG. 36 (C2) until the production images of the two shooting stars disappear, but after the production images of the two shooting stars disappear. Is displayed in a quivering animation as shown in FIG. 36 (D2), corresponding to the fact that the color did not change. On the other hand, the hold display symbol corresponding to the variable display that is not the target is displayed with a quivering animation. In addition, the active display symbol is displayed with a glittering animation.

FIG. 37 is an effect screen when the specific effect pattern SPT1-A2 or SPT3-A2 is determined in step S124. Further, FIG. 37 is an effect screen when the animation effect pattern APT2 is determined in step S126.

For example, as shown in FIG. 37 (A), during the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display reserved for the first special figure game is set in the first to third display positions of the first reserved display area 5Ha. Four white hold display symbols HW corresponding to are displayed. In addition, all the hold display symbols including the hold display symbol corresponding to the variable display of the target are displayed in a quivering animation because the specific effect has not been started. In addition, the active display symbol is displayed with a glittering animation.

When the specific effect is started, as shown in FIG. 37 (B), the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are placed in the lower right area of the image display device 5. As it moves, one shooting star effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. Further, since the animation effect pattern APT2 is determined in step S126, the hold display symbol corresponding to the variable display of the target is displayed as a bouncing animation in response to the start of the hold change effect. On the other hand, the hold display symbol corresponding to the variable display that is not the target is displayed with a quivering animation. In addition, the active display symbol is displayed with a glittering animation.

When the specific effect pattern SPT1-A2 is determined in step S124, in the specific effect, as shown in FIG. 37 (C1), the effect image of one shooting star collides with the hold display symbol of the target, and FIG. 37 (D1). As shown in, the hold display symbol of the target changes to the red hold display symbol HR. Further, the hold display symbol of the target is displayed with a bouncing animation as shown in FIG. 37 (C1) until it changes to the red hold display symbol HR, and after the production image of one shooting star collides, it is red. In response to the change to the hold display symbol HR, it is displayed with an animation of "flame" as shown in FIG. 37 (D1). On the other hand, the hold display symbol corresponding to the variable display that is not the target is displayed with a quivering animation. In addition, the active display symbol is displayed with a glittering animation.

On the other hand, when the specific effect pattern SPT3-A2 is determined in step S124, in the specific effect, as shown in FIG. 37 (C2), the effect image of one shooting star disappears without hitting the hold display symbol of the target. , As shown in FIG. 37 (D2), the hold display symbol of the target remains the white hold display symbol HW. Further, the hold display symbol of the target is displayed by a bouncing animation as shown in FIG. 37 (C2) until the effect image of one shooting star disappears, but after the effect image of one shooting star disappears. , Corresponding to the fact that the color did not change, it is displayed with a quivering animation as shown in FIG. 37 (D2). On the other hand, the hold display symbol corresponding to the variable display that is not the target is displayed with a quivering animation. In addition, the active display symbol is displayed with a glittering animation.

FIG. 38 is an effect screen when the specific effect pattern SPT2-B1 or SPT3-B1 is determined in step S124. Further, FIG. 38 is an effect screen when the animation effect pattern APT3 is determined in step S126.

For example, as shown in FIG. 38 (A), during the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display reserved for the first special figure game is set in the first to third display positions of the first reserved display area 5Ha. Four white hold display symbols HW corresponding to are displayed. In addition, all the hold display symbols including the hold display symbol corresponding to the variable display of the target are displayed in a quivering animation because the specific effect has not been started. In addition, the active display symbol is displayed with a glittering animation.

When the specific effect is started, as shown in FIG. 38B, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" are placed in the lower right area of the image display device 5. As it moves, the image display device 5 displays the effect images of the two meteorites. Further, since the animation effect pattern APT3 is determined in step S126, the hold display symbol corresponding to the variable display of the target is displayed as a rotating animation in response to the start of the hold change effect. .. On the other hand, the hold display symbol corresponding to the variable display that is not the target is displayed with a quivering animation. In addition, the active display symbol is displayed with a glittering animation.

When the specific effect pattern SPT2-B1 is determined in step S124, in the specific effect, as shown in FIG. 38 (C1), the effect images of the two meteorites collide with the hold display symbol of the target, and FIG. 38 (D1). As shown in, the hold display symbol of the target changes to the blue hold display symbol HB. Further, the hold display symbol of the target is displayed as a rotating animation as shown in FIG. 38 (C1) until it changes to the blue hold display symbol HB, and after the two meteorite production images collide, it is blue. Corresponding to the change to the hold display symbol HB of, it is displayed by the animation of "wave" as shown in FIG. 38 (D1). On the other hand, the hold display symbol corresponding to the variable display that is not the target is displayed with a quivering animation. In addition, the active display symbol is displayed with a glittering animation.

On the other hand, when the specific effect pattern SPT3-B1 is determined in step S124, in the specific effect, as shown in FIG. 38 (C2), the effect images of the two meteorites disappear without colliding with the hold display symbol of the target. , As shown in FIG. 38 (D2), the hold display symbol of the target remains the white hold display symbol HW. Further, the hold display symbol of the target is displayed by a rotating animation as shown in FIG. 38 (C2) until the production images of the two meteorites disappear, but after the production images of the two meteorites disappear. Is displayed in a quivering animation as shown in FIG. 38 (D2), corresponding to the fact that the color did not change. On the other hand, the hold display symbol corresponding to the variable display that is not the target is displayed with a quivering animation. In addition, the active display symbol is displayed with a glittering animation.

FIG. 39 is an effect screen when the specific effect pattern SPT2-B2 or SPT3-B2 is determined in step S124. Further, FIG. 39 is an effect screen when it is determined in step S126 that there is no animation effect (still).

For example, as shown in FIG. 39 (A), during the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display reserved for the first special figure game is set in the first to third display positions of the first reserved display area 5Ha. Four white hold display symbols HW corresponding to are displayed. In addition, all the hold display symbols including the hold display symbol corresponding to the variable display of the target are displayed in a quivering animation because the specific effect has not been started. In addition, the active display symbol is displayed with a glittering animation.

When the specific effect is started, as shown in FIG. 39 (B), the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are placed in the lower right area of the image display device 5. As it moves, one meteorite effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. Further, since it is determined in step S126 that there is no animation effect (still), the hold display symbol corresponding to the variable display of the target is not displayed by animation. On the other hand, the hold display symbol corresponding to the variable display that is not the target is displayed with a quivering animation. In addition, the active display symbol is displayed with a glittering animation.

When the specific effect pattern SPT2-B2 is determined in step S124, in the specific effect, as shown in FIG. 39 (C1), the effect image of one meteorite collides with the hold display symbol of the target, and FIG. 39 (D1). As shown in, the hold display symbol of the target changes to the blue hold display symbol HB. Further, the hold display symbol of the target is not displayed by animation as shown in FIG. 39 (C1) until it changes to the blue hold display symbol HB, and after the production image of one meteorite collides, it is blue. It is displayed as a "wave" animation as shown in FIG. 39 (D1) in response to the change to the hold display symbol HB. On the other hand, the hold display symbol corresponding to the variable display that is not the target is displayed with a quivering animation. In addition, the active display symbol is displayed with a glittering animation.

On the other hand, when the specific effect pattern SPT3-B2 is determined in step S124, in the specific effect, as shown in FIG. 39 (C2), the effect image of one meteorite disappears without colliding with the hold display symbol of the target. , As shown in FIG. 39 (D2), the hold display symbol of the target remains the white hold display symbol HW. Further, the hold display symbol of the target is not displayed by animation as shown in FIG. 39 (C2) until the effect image of one meteorite disappears, and after the effect image of one meteorite disappears, the color changes. Corresponding to the fact that it did not change, it is displayed as a quivering animation as shown in FIG. 39 (D2). On the other hand, the hold display symbol corresponding to the variable display that is not the target is displayed with a quivering animation. In addition, the active display symbol is displayed with a glittering animation.

27 and 28 are diagrams showing an example of display when the active change effect is executed during the variable display. FIG. 27 shows the hold setting information, the hold / active change effect pattern QA3-11 in FIG. 19, the super reach presence / absence information indicating that the super reach is executed, and the active change effect before the execution of the super reach. This is an example in which the active change effect timing information indicating is included. On the other hand, FIG. 28 shows the hold setting information, the hold / active change effect pattern QA2-11 in FIG. 19, the super reach presence / absence information indicating that the super reach is executed, and the active change effect before the execution of the super reach. This is an example when the active change effect timing information indicating that the operation is performed is included.

In the display of FIG. 27, first, as shown in FIG. 27 (A), the hold display corresponding to the hold order 2 is displayed in blue in the variable display. After that, the blue hold display shifts after two variable displays, and the blue active display is displayed as shown in FIG. 27 (B). Here, since the corresponding hold setting information includes the active change effect timing information indicating that the active change effect is executed before the execution of the super reach, the period is T1 as shown in FIG. 27 (C). The active change effect in which the character 200 appears for a long time is executed, and the color of the active display changes from blue to green as shown in FIG. 27 (D). After that, the hold display that has been displayed up to that point is deleted in response to the execution of the reach effect of Super Reach.

On the other hand, in the display of FIG. 28, first, when the execution of the super reach is started as shown in FIG. 28 (A), the active change effect is executed for the corresponding hold setting information during the execution of the super reach. Since the active change effect timing information shown is included, as shown in FIG. 28 (B), the active change effect is executed in which the period is T2, shorter than T1, and the character 200 does not appear, and FIG. 28 (C) shows. The color of the active display changes from green to red, as shown in. Further, when the variable display is completed, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 28 (D).

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, it is possible to perform variable display and control the jackpot gaming state which is advantageous for the player. Then, the first special figure reservation storage unit and the second special figure reservation storage unit store the variable display that has not been started as hold data. Further, the effect control command reception buffer stores the variable display that has not been started as an effect control command. Further, the effect control CPU 120 performs a hold display corresponding to the hold storage stored in the first special figure hold storage unit, the second special figure hold storage unit, and the effect control command reception buffer. Further, the effect control CPU 120 indicates the possibility of being controlled to the jackpot game state in response to the variable display based on the hold memory stored in the effect control command reception buffer of the hold display symbol corresponding to the hold memory. It is possible to execute a pending change effect with a specific effect suggested by changing the color. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 performs active display corresponding to the variable display during execution. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 can execute an active change effect that suggests the possibility of being controlled to the jackpot game state corresponding to the variable display during execution by changing the color of the active display symbol. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a super reach reach effect that suggests that the jackpot game state may be controlled in response to the variable display during execution. Then, the effect control CPU 120 can display the hold display in a quivering animation, and limits the display of the hold display symbol, which is the target of the hold change effect, in the quivering animation. Further, the effect control CPU 120 performs an active change effect in response to the execution of the super reach reach effect and an active change effect in response to the fact that the super reach reach effect is not executed. The mode of the active change effect is different depending on the case of executing. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the effect of the reach effect of the super reach from being impaired, and to improve the interest of the game.

According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 rotates the hold display symbol, which is the target of the hold change effect, by expanding / contracting animation, bouncing animation, or rotating, which is different from the quivering animation. It can be displayed with the animation. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 can display the active display symbol by animation, and displays it with a glittering animation different from the quivering animation. Therefore, it can be easily understood that the hold display symbol has become the active display symbol.

According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 displays the hold display symbol whose color has changed due to the hold change effect with animation in a different mode according to the color of the hold display symbol after the change. To do. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The present invention is not limited to the above 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-described embodiment, and is a part described in the above-described embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may have the structure of.

In the above embodiment, the specific effect is executed as an action effect suggesting that the display mode of the first hold display or the second hold display changes. On the other hand, the specific effect may be executed as an action effect suggesting that the active display changes. In that case, when a specific effect is being executed, the display of the active display with a specific animation may be restricted. For example, when a specific effect is being executed, it may be displayed with an animation different from the specific animation such as a glittering animation. Alternatively, even if the animation is displayed, it may be unrecognizable or difficult to recognize that the animation is displayed by concealing it with an effect image or a movable member. Alternatively, it may not be displayed as an animation in the first place. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game accompanying the execution of the specific effect.

In the above embodiment, even if the color of the active display changes to "blue", "green", or "red", the active display is displayed with a specific animation such as glittering. On the other hand, the active display in which the color has changed may be displayed in a different mode of animation depending on the color of the active display after the change. In this way, the interest of the game can be improved.

In the above embodiment, if the specific effect is not being executed, all the hold displays are displayed with a predetermined animation such as a quivering animation. In addition, even during the execution of the specific effect, the hold display other than the hold display of the target of the specific effect is displayed with a predetermined animation such as a quivering animation, as in the case where the specific effect is not being executed. .. On the other hand, a plurality of modes of animation may be prepared as predetermined animations. For example, a plurality of modes of animation may be prepared as predetermined animations depending on whether or not the current gaming state is a probabilistic state and the effect mode. One of the animations may be selected. Even in that case, if the specific effect is not being executed, all the hold displays may be displayed with the selected predetermined animation. In addition, even when the specific effect is being executed, the hold display other than the hold display that is the target of the specific effect should be displayed with the selected predetermined animation as in the case where the specific effect is not being executed. Just do it. In this way, the interest of the game can be improved.

In the above embodiment, if the specific effect is not being executed, all the hold displays are displayed with a predetermined animation such as a quivering animation. In addition, even during the execution of the specific effect, the hold display other than the hold display of the target of the specific effect is displayed with a predetermined animation such as a quivering animation, as in the case where the specific effect is not being executed. .. On the other hand, for example, when the hold display is a humanoid, all the humanoid hold displays are animations of dancing the same dance unless a specific effect is being executed, but the dance is performed. As long as the contents of the production as a predetermined animation are seemingly the same, such as those having different timings, the operations may be different. In this way, the interest of the game can be improved.

In the above embodiment, the color of the hold display of the target of the specific effect is displayed by the animation of "flame" when it changes to red, and is displayed by the animation of "leaf" when it changes to green. And displayed in a "wave" animation as it turned blue. On the other hand, there may be a plurality of animation modes that can be executed according to the color of the pending display after the change. In this way, the interest of the game can be improved.

In the above embodiment, the active display is displayed with a specific animation such as glittering. On the other hand, the active display may be displayed in a different animation depending on the mode of the animation that was finally displayed as the hold display in the previous variable display. In this way, the interest of the game can be improved.

In the above embodiment, after the hold display of the target of the specific effect is changed, depending on how the hold display of the target of the specific effect is restricted to be displayed in a predetermined animation during the execution of the specific effect. You may try to suggest the color of. Specifically, when the animation is displayed in a mode different from the predetermined animation, the suggestion may be made according to the mode. In addition, when it is impossible or difficult to recognize that the image is displayed in the predetermined animation by hiding it with the effect image or the movable member even if it is displayed in the predetermined animation, the type of the effect image or the movable member. It may be suggested according to the operation mode and the degree of difficulty in recognizing the hidden hold display. Moreover, when it is not displayed by animation in the first place, it may be suggested that it changes to a specific color. In this way, it is possible to pay more attention to the hold display of the target of the specific effect during the execution of the specific effect.

In the above embodiment, it is restricted to display the hold display of the target of the specific effect with a predetermined animation according to the execution of the specific effect. On the other hand, when the specific effect is executed, for example, when a shooting star or meteorite hits the hold display, or when a clear effect on the hold display is performed in the specific effect, the target of the specific effect is held. The display may be restricted from being displayed in a predetermined animation. In this way, more attention can be drawn to the timing at which a clear action on the hold display is performed in the specific effect.

In the above embodiment, when the specific effect of the failure mode is executed and the color of the hold display of the target of the specific effect does not change, the hold display of the target of the specific effect is displayed again at a predetermined timing. It may be displayed with a predetermined animation. In that case, the predetermined timings include, for example, the timing at which the specific effect ends, the timing at which the variable display ends, the timing at which the hold display that is the target of the specific effect shifts, and the timing during which the specific effect is executed. It may be the timing when the production of is finished. Then, the degree of expectation that the player will be in an advantageous state may be different depending on at which timing the hold display that is the target of the specific effect is displayed again with a predetermined animation. In this way, even if the specific effect of the failure mode is executed, the hold display that is the target of the specific effect can be attracted attention even after the end of the specific effect of the failure mode without immediately discouraging the player. it can.

For example, in the above embodiment, when the super reach effect is executed and the active change effect is executed, the execution timing of the active change effect is divided into before the execution of the super reach and during the execution of the super reach. It may be divided into during execution and after execution of super reach. In this case, when the active change effect is executed after the super reach is executed, the effect period is long and the character 200 appears and the display area becomes large, while the active change effect is performed during the super reach execution. When it is executed, the effect period may be short, and the character 200 may not appear and the display area may be reduced.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the super reach effect is executed and the active change effect is executed, the active change effect is executed either before the execution of the super reach or during the execution of the super reach. However, the active change effect may be executed both before the execution of the super reach and during the execution of the super reach. Further, the active change effect may be executed either during the execution of the super reach and after the execution of the super reach, or both.

Further, in the above embodiment, it has been described that the period of the active change effect before the execution of the super reach is longer than the period of the active change effect during the execution of the super reach. It may be longer than the period of the active change effect before or after the super reach is executed. In this case, by lengthening the period of the active change effect during the super reach execution, the effect during the super reach can be further enhanced.

Further, in the above embodiment, the display area of the active change effect before the execution of the super reach is described as being larger than the display area of the active change effect during the execution of the super reach. The display area may be larger than the display area of the active change effect before or after the super reach is executed. In this case, by enlarging the display area of the active change effect during super reach, it is possible to make the effect during super reach more exciting.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the active change effect or the hold change effect is executed, the color of the active display or the hold change display is always changed, but in the active change effect or the hold change effect, the so-called Gase The effect may be executed so that the color of the active display or the hold display changes once, but then returns to the original color.

Further, in the above embodiment, the colors of the active display and the hold display are changed in the active change effect and the hold display change effect, but the size and shape of the active display and the hold display are changed, and the active display and the hold display are changed. The display may change in various ways.

Further, in the above embodiment, the colors of the active display and the hold display, such as red, green, and blue, can be used for both the active display and the hold display, but the colors, characters, and characters displayed only during the active display. There may be characters, etc., and there may be colors, characters, characters, etc. that are displayed only when the hold display is on hold.

Further, when the active display changes in the active change effect, the effect time and the display area are different between the execution of the super reach and the non-execution, but the present invention is not limited to these. For example, the sound output in the active display is not output during the execution of the super reach, but is output during the execution of the super reach, and the effect of the super reach is not impaired during the execution of the super reach. , The active change effect may be executed.

Further, in the above embodiment, by using the execution ratio of the hold / active change effect shown in FIG. 18, the execution rate of the hold / active change effect is different between the case of a big hit and the case of a loss, but the present invention is limited to this. Not done. For example, when the reach effect is executed by changing the execution ratio of the hold / active change effect depending on the presence or absence of the reach effect corresponding to the start winning based on the variation pattern corresponding to the variation category command, the reach effect is performed. The execution rate of the hold / active change effect may be higher than when it is not executed. In addition, based on the fluctuation time indicated by the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation category command, the execution ratio of the hold / active change effect is different, and when the fluctuation time is longer than the predetermined time, it is held more than when it is less than the predetermined time. -The execution rate of the active change effect may be increased.

Further, in the above embodiment, by using the determination ratio of the final color shown in FIG. 21, the ratio of the final color to be red is different between the case of big hit and the case of loss, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the reach effect is executed by changing the ratio of the final color to red depending on the presence or absence of the reach effect corresponding to the start winning, based on the variation pattern corresponding to the variation category command, the reach effect is executed. The proportion of the final color becoming red may be higher than that in the case where it is not. Also, based on the fluctuation time indicated by the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation category command, the ratio of the final color becoming red is different, and when the fluctuation time is more than the predetermined time, the final color is more than when it is less than the predetermined time. May be increased in proportion to red.

Further, in the above embodiment, by using the determination ratio of the execution timing of the active change effect shown in FIG. 23, the determination ratio of the execution timing of the active change effect is different between the case of the big hit and the case of the loss. Not limited to. For example, based on the fluctuation time indicated by the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the fluctuation category command, the determination rate of the execution timing of the active change effect is different, and when the fluctuation time is longer than the predetermined time, it is better than when it is less than the predetermined time. The ratio of the execution timing of the active change effect during super reach may be increased.

Further, in the above embodiment, in the hold / active change pattern shown in FIG. 19, only one mode of the active display color and the color change mode when the variable display active corresponding to the start winning is performed is prepared. The color of the active display and the mode of changing the color may be prepared during and before the super reach.

Further, the hold change effect and the active change effect may be executed in the same manner as described above without using the hold / active change pattern shown in FIG. For example, first, the final color is determined, and then, in the variable display start setting process shown in step S171 of FIG. 15, every time the shift display in which the hold display moves is controlled, the color after the shift display is changed by lottery or the like. It may be decided. Further, in order to always be the final color in the active display, if the hold display corresponding to the hold order 1 is not the final color, the active display color after the shift display is forcibly set to the final color. You may.

Further, in the above embodiment, in step S809 of FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 is randomly determined when determining one hold / active change effect pattern from the remaining hold / active change effect patterns. However, it is not limited to this. For example, when the winning judgment result corresponding to the starting prize is a big hit, the holding / active change effect is executed as later as possible in the process of the series of holding display corresponding to the starting winning and the subsequent active display. The hold / active change effect pattern may be preferentially determined.

Further, in the above embodiment, the type of jackpot is determined based on the value of the random number value MR2 for determining the type of jackpot, but the conditions for determining the type of jackpot are not limited to this. For example, a specific area may be provided in the vicinity of the large winning opening or inside the large winning opening, and the type of big hit may be determined based on the entry of the game ball into the specific area.
For example, when a probabilistic jackpot and a normal jackpot are provided, the probabilistic jackpot may be determined based on the entry of the game ball into the specific area.

Further, in the above embodiment, the jackpot game state is controlled based on the fact that the jackpot symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, but the jackpot game state is controlled. The mode to be used is not limited to this. For example, even if a specific area is provided in the vicinity of the second start winning opening or inside the second starting winning opening, and the jackpot gaming state is controlled based on the entry of the game ball into the specific area. Good.

In the above embodiment, a mode is shown in which a plurality of types of special symbols such as numbers or symbols from 0 to 9 are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed, but the variable display is not limited to such a mode. For example, the special symbol to be variably displayed and the special symbol derived and displayed as the variable display result may be different. In other words, a special symbol that is not included in the fluctuating plurality of types of special symbols may be derived and displayed as a variable display result, and some of the fluctuating plurality of types of special symbols are not specially derived and displayed as a variable display result. May be included. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of special symbols, and the variable display may be performed using only one type of special symbol. As a variable display using one type of special symbol, for example, the one type of special symbol may be blinked. That is, the repetition of turning on and off may be a variable display. Even in this case, the one type of special symbol may be derived and displayed at the end, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed at the end. May be good. The same applies to the variable display of other symbols.

For example, in the above, the "ratio" is not limited to the relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, but is such as A: B = 100%: 0%. It is a concept that also includes relationships. Further, when A is said to have a higher ratio than B, it is a concept including the case where A is 100% and B is less than 100%, and the case where B is 0% and A is larger than 0%. is there.

In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control CPU 120 of a variable display mode indicating a variable display mode such as a variable display time of a decorative symbol and a type of reach effect, one variable pattern is used when the variable display is started. Although an example of transmitting a command is shown, the fluctuation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, in the game control microcomputer 100, as the first command, the presence or absence of variable display effects such as "slip" and "pseudo-ream", and the variable display before reaching. Send a command indicating the time and variable display mode, and as a second command, send a command indicating the variable display time and variable display mode after reaching, such as the type of reach and the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect. It may be. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in the variable display based on the variable display time derived from the two commands. It should be noted that the game control microcomputer 100 notifies the variable display time by each of the two commands, and the effect control 120 selects the specific variable display mode to be executed at each timing. It may be. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, or the second command may be sent after a predetermined period of time has passed after the first command was sent. You may try to do it. Further, the variable display mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands in this way, it is possible to reduce the amount of data to be stored and prepared in advance as the fluctuation pattern designation command.

In addition, various devices including the device configuration and data configuration of the game machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation in the image display device, the audio output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decorative LED. The production operation and the like can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the game machine of the present invention is not limited to a pay-out type game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but a score is scored based on the occurrence of a prize by enclosing the game medium. It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that grants.

In addition, only one type of off-design symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display is performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. May be good. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped.

Further, in the above embodiment, the main side makes a look-ahead determination and sends a command corresponding to the judgment result to the sub side, but the main side sends a command indicating a random value and the sub side makes a look-ahead judgment. You may try to do it.

Further, in the above embodiment, the jackpot type is determined at the start of the fluctuation to determine whether or not the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is set to the "probability change state", but the jackpot is opened at the start of the fluctuation. Only the pattern may be determined, and the game state after the big hit game state may be set to the "probability change state" based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the specific area during the big hit game state.

Further, for example, a game score for use in a game is given and given by using a frequency which is a game value of a size specified from the recording information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card. The present invention can also be applied to a game machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the game machine into a game area by using the game score or the game score given by winning a game.

Further, in the above, an example is used in which a game medium is used as a game machine, but the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize, and is not limited to a game medium such as a game ball. It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that encloses and gives a score when the conditions for giving a prize are satisfied.

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided by the detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1. , It may take the form of being distributed by pre-installing it in a storage device such as a computer device in advance. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via the communication line or the like by providing the communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The game can be executed not only by attaching a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing programs and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It may be a form of direct execution using the hardware resources of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R… Speaker 9… Game effect lamp 11… Main board 12… Production control board 13… Voice control board 14… Lamp control board 15… Relay board 20… Ordinary symbol display 21… Gate switch 22A, 22B… Starting port switch 23… Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 31C ... Operation knob 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... Random number circuit 120 ... CPU for effect control
123… Display control unit 125… I / O

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can perform variable display and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
Hold storage means for storing variable display that has not been started as hold information,
A hold display means that displays a hold corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage means, and a hold display means.
A change in the hold display that suggests the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state in response to the variable display based on the hold information stored in the hold storage means by changing the mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information. Hold display change effect execution means that can execute the effect,
Corresponding display means to perform the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display during execution,
Corresponding display change effect executing means capable of executing the corresponding display change effect suggesting the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state in response to the variable display during execution by changing the mode of the corresponding display.
It is provided with a suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect suggesting the possibility of being controlled to the advantageous state in response to the variable display during execution.
The hold display means can display the hold display with a predetermined animation, and restricts the display of the hold display, which is the target of the hold display change effect, with the predetermined animation.
The corresponding display change effect executing means executes the corresponding display change effect in response to the execution of the suggestion effect, and the corresponding display change effect in response to the non-execution of the suggestion effect. A gaming machine characterized in that the mode of the corresponding display change effect is different from that when the effect is executed.

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