JP6045530B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified, and controls a specific gaming state advantageous to a player when a predetermined specific display result is displayed as a display result. .

  Conventionally, there is a gaming machine in which a display corresponding to the special figure start memory related to the variable display game is displayed on the special display start memory display (variable display corresponding display), and the same number as the pseudo-station in the special display start memory display A number of star marks are displayed, and an effect (change corresponding effect) in which these star marks jump out is performed, and the star mark in the decoration special figure start memory display is reduced to change its mode (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-171 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, since the effect that the star mark pops out (change corresponding effect) becomes a monotonous pattern every time, only the decorative special figure start memory display (variable display corresponding display) related to the variable display game can be used. If you try to execute an effect in which a star mark jumps out even in the decorative special chart start memory display that is displayed as a hold, it will be difficult to understand whether the effect is related to a variable display game or a hold There's a problem.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such a problem, and the change corresponding effect to be executed is an effect corresponding to the change of the display mode of the variable display corresponding display or the change of the display mode of the hold display. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the fact that it is difficult to understand whether or not it is a corresponding production, and that the gaming interests are reduced.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A player can perform variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols and effect symbols) that can identify each of them, and when a predetermined specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol) is displayed as a display result, the player can A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that is controlled to an advantageous specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a probability variation state, a short time state),
With respect to the variable display of the identification information that has not yet been started, a hold storage means (for example, a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a winning determination result storage buffer 194A, which can be stored as a hold storage) )When,
Hold display means for displaying a hold display corresponding to each of the hold memories stored in the hold storage means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 effects display the hold display in S904 or S905 of the hold notice process shown in FIG. 30). Part to be displayed on the device 5),
When the variable display of the identification information is started, the hold display corresponding to the variable display is displayed as a variable display corresponding display (for example, a hold display in the hold box 5F) as the first normal mode (for example, the display mode at the time of winning) Display for variable display corresponding to display in blue or white round display (for example, the display control CPU 120 moves the hold display to the hold box 5F in S818 of the effect symbol variation start process shown in FIG. 36). Part to do) and
When the variable display of the identification information is performed, the display mode of the variable display corresponding display is changed from the first normal mode to the first special mode (for example, yellow or red round display as the final display mode). The variable display corresponding display changing means (for example, the display control CPU 120 changes the display mode of the hold display in the hold box 5F in accordance with the hold notice pattern in S417 of the second action effect execution process shown in FIG. 43). Display part), and
The display mode of the hold display (for example, the hold display displayed in the normal display area (the first hold storage display area 5D or the second hold storage display area 5U)) is the second normal mode (for example, the display mode at the time of winning) 31) The on-hold display changing means (for example, the production control CPU 120 shown in FIG. 31) can change from the blue or white round display) to the second special mode (for example, the yellow or red round display as the final display mode). A portion for changing the display mode of the hold display subject to the hold notice in accordance with the hold notice pattern in S317 of the first action effect execution process shown in FIG.
When the display mode of the variable display corresponding display changes, a first change corresponding effect corresponding to the change (for example, a mode in which “Character A” appears in the character determination table shown in FIG. 33 and “Character B” appear First change corresponding effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) that can execute three types of action effects, that is, a character A / B mode in which the character A transforms into B. However, in S912 of the hold notice process shown in FIG. 30, the character used for the action effect in the hold notice is determined using the character determination table, and the second action effect execution process shown in FIG. 43 is executed to execute the action effect. Part) and
When the display mode of the hold display changes, a second change corresponding effect corresponding to the change (for example, a mode in which “Character A” appears and a mode in which “Character B” appear in the character determination table shown in FIG. 33) And a second change corresponding effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of executing three types of action effects of “character A / B” in which character A transforms into B. (The part which determines the character used for the action effect in a reservation notice using the character determination table in S912 of the hold notice process shown in FIG. 30, and executes the first action effect execution process shown in FIG. 31) When,
Restricting means (for example, restricting execution of the first change corresponding effect executed by the first change corresponding effect executing means and the second change corresponding effect executed by the second change corresponding effect executing means simultaneously) The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold notice determination limit flag is set in S906 of the hold notice process shown in FIG. 30, and if the hold notice determination restriction flag is set, a new hold notice is set. Part that limits execution decisions), and
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, the change corresponding effect to be executed is the first change corresponding effect corresponding to the change of the display mode of the variable display corresponding display or the second change corresponding effect corresponding to the change of the display mode of the hold display. It can be prevented that it is difficult to understand whether or not there is a decline in the entertainment interest.

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The hold display changing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 changes and displays the display mode of the hold display subject to the hold notice according to the hold notice pattern in S317 of the first action effect execution process shown in FIG. 31. Is displayed on the other display (for example, the normal display area) when the variable display corresponding display (for example, the hold display in the hold box 5F) is already displayed. (For example, the presentation control CPU 120 stores the hold notice pattern in S913 of the hold notice process shown in FIG. 30 and immediately after that, the hold notice determination limit flag is set in S914). ), The variable display corresponding display changing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is scheduled to hold in S417 of the second action effect execution process shown in FIG. 43). The display portion of the hold display in the hold box 5F is changed according to the pattern) and the display of the other variable display corresponding display is performed when the hold display whose display mode has already been changed is being displayed. The mode is not changed (for example, when the execution of the hold notice has already been decided in the hold notice process shown in FIG. 30 executed by the effect control CPU 120, the hold notice determination limit flag is set, and another new hold is set. The part that does not decide to execute the notice)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it becomes difficult to know which change-corresponding effect to be executed is the first or second change-corresponding effect corresponding to the change in the display mode of the variable display correspondence or the hold display. It is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1,
The hold display changing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 changes and displays the display mode of the hold display subject to the hold notice according to the hold notice pattern in S317 of the first action effect execution process shown in FIG. 31. Portion) is a first change-corresponding effect (for example, “Character A”, “Character B”, “ The display mode of the other on-hold display is not changed from the time when it is decided to execute each action effect of “Characters A and B” (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control performs S913 of the hold notice process shown in FIG. 30). Immediately after storing the hold notice pattern, the part for setting the hold notice determination limit flag in S914), the variable display corresponding display changing means (for example, for effect control) 43. The part in which the PU 120 changes the display mode of the hold display in the hold box 5F according to the hold notice pattern in S417 of the second action effect execution process shown in FIG. A second change-corresponding effect corresponding to the change (for example, display of the other variable display-corresponding display from the time when it is decided to execute each effect effect of “Character A”, “Character B”, “Character A / B”) The aspect is not changed (for example, the portion for which the production control CPU 120 sets the hold notice determination limit flag in S914 immediately after storing the hold notice pattern in S913 of the hold notice process shown in FIG. 30).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it becomes difficult to know which change-corresponding effect to be executed is the first or second change-corresponding effect corresponding to the change in the display mode of the variable display correspondence or the hold display. It is possible to prevent the interest from deteriorating.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means 1, and means 2,
The first change corresponding effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines a character to be used for the action effect in the hold notice in S912 of the hold notice process shown in FIG. 30 using the character determination table, as shown in FIG. The variable display corresponding display changing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the advance notice in S417 of the second action effect execution process shown in FIG. 43) is executed by executing the second action effect execution process. The display mode of the variable display corresponding display (for example, the holding display in the holding box 5F) is changed to the first normal mode (for example, the holding display in the holding box 5F by changing the display mode of the holding display in the holding box 5F). The first special mode (for example, yellow or red as the final display mode) from the blue or white round display as the display mode at the time of winning a prize In the case of changing to a round shape, a mode in which “Character A” appears, a mode in which “Character B” appears, and a character A transform into B in the character determination table shown in FIG. Any one type of first change-response effect can be executed from among the three types of action effects with the “character A / B” mode (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has The part which determines the character used for the action effect in the reservation notice using the character determination table in S912 of the hold notice process shown in FIG. 30, and executes the second action effect execution process shown in FIG. 43 to execute the action effect) ,
When the first change-corresponding effect is executed by the first change-corresponding effect executing means and when another first change-corresponding effect different from the one first change-corresponding effect is executed, The rate at which the variable display corresponding display changing means changes the display mode of the variable display compatible display from the first normal mode to the first special mode is different (for example, the last of the hold display in the character determination table shown in FIG. 33). Depending on whether the display mode is “no change”, “yellow”, “red”, the determination values of the “character A” mode, the “character B” mode, and the “character A / B” mode are different. The ratio of changing the hold display in the hold box 5F to "red" when the action control CPU 120 executes the action effect in which "Character A" appears is the case where the action effect of another aspect is executed. ratio The portion that is different)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the player comes to focus on the type of the first change corresponding effect to be executed, the interest about which type of display of the variable display corresponding display changes to the first special mode. Can be increased.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 3,
The first change corresponding effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines a character to be used for the action effect in the hold notice in S912 of the hold notice process shown in FIG. 30 using the character determination table, as shown in FIG. The variable display corresponding display changing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the advance notice in S417 of the second action effect execution process shown in FIG. 43) is executed by executing the second action effect execution process. The display mode of the variable display corresponding display (for example, the holding display in the holding box 5F) is changed to the first normal mode (for example, the holding display in the holding box 5F by changing the display mode of the holding display in the holding box 5F). The first special mode (for example, yellow or red as the final display mode) from the blue or white round display as the display mode at the time of winning a prize In the case of changing to a round shape, a mode in which “Character A” appears, a mode in which “Character B” appears, and a character A transform into B in the character determination table shown in FIG. Any one type of first change-response effect can be executed from among the three types of action effects with the “character A / B” mode (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has The part which determines the character used for the action effect in the reservation notice using the character determination table in S912 of the hold notice process shown in FIG. 30, and executes the second action effect execution process shown in FIG. 43 to execute the action effect) ,
The variable display corresponding display changing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 changes and displays the display mode of the hold display in the hold box 5F in accordance with the hold notice pattern in S417 of the second action effect execution process shown in FIG. 43. (Part) is a type of the first special mode corresponding to the type of the first change-corresponding effect executed by the first change-corresponding effect executing means among a plurality of types of display modes of the variable display-corresponding display. (For example, in the modification, when the final mode of the hold display is “yellow”, “Character A” always appears in the action effect of the hold notice, and the final mode of the hold display is “red”. Is the part that always makes “Character B” appear in the action effect of the hold notice)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the player comes to focus on the type of the first change corresponding effect to be executed, the interest about which type of display of the variable display corresponding display changes to the first special mode. Can be increased.

The gaming machine of means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 4,
The first change corresponding effect executing means (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 executes the second action effect executing process shown in FIG. 43) is in the middle of executing the first change corresponding effect. Change the type of production to another type (for example, the portion that transforms into character B after character A appears by executing the production mode of “character A / B”)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, after one type of first change response effect is executed, there is a possibility that another type of first change response effect may be executed.

A gaming machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 5,
The first change corresponding effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines a character to be used for the action effect in the hold notice in S912 of the hold notice process shown in FIG. 30 using the character determination table, as shown in FIG. The variable display corresponding display changing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the advance notice in S417 of the second action effect execution process shown in FIG. 43) is executed by executing the second action effect execution process. The display mode of the variable display corresponding display (for example, the holding display in the holding box 5F) is changed to the first normal mode (for example, the holding display in the holding box 5F by changing the display mode of the holding display in the holding box 5F). The first special mode (for example, yellow or red as the final display mode) from the blue or white round display as the display mode at the time of winning a prize In the case of changing to a round shape, a mode in which “Character A” appears, a mode in which “Character B” appears, and a character A transform into B in the character determination table shown in FIG. Any one type of first change-response effect can be executed from among the three types of action effects with the “character A / B” mode (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has The part which determines the character used for the action effect in the reservation notice using the character determination table in S912 of the hold notice process shown in FIG. 30, and executes the second action effect execution process shown in FIG. 43 to execute the action effect) ,
The variable display corresponding display means (for example, the part for performing the display in which the effect control CPU 120 moves the hold display to the hold box 5F in S818 of the effect symbol variation start process shown in FIG. 36) is a plurality of types (for example, at the time of winning a prize) The variable display corresponding display is displayed in any one of the display modes (e.g., the blue or white round display as the display mode) (for example, the hold display in the hold box 5F),
The first change corresponding effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines a character to be used for the action effect in the hold notice in S912 of the hold notice process shown in FIG. 30 using the character determination table, as shown in FIG. The portion for executing the second action effect execution process and executing the action effect) corresponds to the variable display displayed as the first normal mode (for example, a blue or white round display as the display mode at the time of winning). Execution ratio of each type of first change corresponding effect (for example, three types of effect effects of “Character A”, “Character B”, and “Character A / B”) according to the type of display mode of display (For example, depending on whether the display mode at the time of winning is “blue” or “yellow” in the character determination table shown in FIG. 33, “character A”, “character character” B "," portion determination value assigned to each working effect of the character A · B "are different)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the player pays attention to the type of display mode of the variable display corresponding display, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

The gaming machine of means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, 1 to 6,
The first change corresponding effect executing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines a character to be used for the action effect in the hold notice in S912 of the hold notice process shown in FIG. 30 using the character determination table, as shown in FIG. The portion that executes the second effect production execution process and executes the effect production) is any one of a plurality of timings (for example, each timing of “start winning prize timing”, “before reach”, “during reach effect”). A first change-corresponding effect (for example, each effect effect of “Character A”, “Character B”, “Character A / B”) is executed at one timing,
The variable display corresponding display changing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 changes and displays the display mode of the hold display in the hold box 5F in accordance with the hold notice pattern in S417 of the second action effect execution process shown in FIG. 43. The portion) changes the display mode of the variable display corresponding display (for example, the hold display in the hold box 5F) as the first special mode (for example, the final display mode) according to the timing at which the first change corresponding effect is executed. (For example, the character determination table for start winning timing (FIG. 33A) and the character determination table for reach (FIG. 33B)). And a character determination table (FIG. 33 (C)) for reaching a reach effect)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the same type of first change-corresponding effect is executed, the rate of change to the first special mode differs according to the execution timing, so the player can change the first change-corresponding effect. Because it comes to pay attention to the execution timing of the game, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

The gaming machine of means 8 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to 7,
Each of the first change corresponding effects (for example, “Character A”, “Character B”, “Character A / B”) corresponding to the change in the display mode of the variable display corresponding display (for example, the hold display in the hold box 5F). The ratio of changing the display mode of the variable display corresponding display to the first special mode when executing the action effect) and when executing the second change corresponding display corresponding to the change of the display mode of the hold display. Alternatively, the ratio of changing the display mode of the hold display to the second special mode is changed (for example, in the effect timing determination table shown in FIG. 32C, the hold display displayed in the normal display area is changed. The determination values assigned to the “start winning timing” mode and the “before reach” and “during reach” modes that change the hold display in the hold box 5F are different. In part is)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player pays attention to the display mode of the variable display corresponding display or the hold display, so that the gaming interest can be enhanced.

The gaming machine of means 9 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, means 1 to means 8,
The variable display corresponding display changing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 changes and displays the display mode of the hold display in the hold box 5F in accordance with the hold notice pattern in S417 of the second action effect execution process shown in FIG. 43. Part) is the variable display corresponding display (for example, the timing of “before reach”) and the second timing after the first timing (for example, the timing of “reaching effect”) (for example, , The display mode of the hold display in the hold box 5F) can be changed to the first special mode (for example, a yellow or red round display as the final display mode),
Proportion of the specific display result when the display mode of the variable display corresponding display changes at the first timing and when the display mode of the variable display compatible display changes at the second timing (For example, in the effect timing determination table shown in FIG. 32C, the determination values assigned to “before reach” and “during reach effect” differ depending on whether or not they correspond to big hits or loses. Therefore, when the display mode of the hold display changes before “Leach” and when the display mode of the hold display changes during “Leach production”, the ratio of being a big hit or lost is different)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the player can be more focused on the variable display corresponding display corresponding to the variable display being executed displayed during the variable display of the identification information, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. (A) is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the effect control data holding area, and (B) is a diagram showing a configuration of a winning determination result storage buffer. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is explanatory drawing which shows assignment of the judgment value of the fluctuation pattern judgment table for loss. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main process which the microcomputer for effect control performs. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the random number which CPU for production control uses. It is explanatory drawing which shows the change of the display mode of the hold display in a start winning timing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the change of the display mode of the hold display before reach. It is explanatory drawing which shows the change of the display mode of a hold display during reach production. It is explanatory drawing which shows the change of the display mode of a hold display during reach production. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a normal notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the change of the display mode of the hold display before a normal notice effect and reach. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a reservation notice process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st effect production execution process. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode determination table at the time of winning, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows a final display mode determination table, (C) is explanatory drawing which shows an effect timing determination table. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the character determination table for start winning timing, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the character determination table for reach, (C) is explanatory drawing which shows the character determination table for reach production is there. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the pattern of a hold notice. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect design change start process. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop symbol of an effect symbol. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal notice effect determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows a normal notice effect determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 2nd effect production execution process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect design change stop process.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration on the main board. In the following description, the front side in FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the back (rear) side. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step in the flowchart according to the present embodiment, for example, a portion indicated as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. A pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter may be abbreviated as a gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a pachinko gaming machine 1 frame (base) that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. Frame) 3. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is composed of, for example, a 7 segment LED or a dot matrix LED (light emitting diode) and the like. A special symbol (also referred to as “special”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, is variably displayed (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  Both the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are formed in a square shape, for example. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, both a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”). May be different. Further, each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. .

  An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, the first special symbol display by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display by the second special symbol display 4B in the special game are respectively displayed. In the effect symbol display area, which is a plurality of variable display units such as three, for example, the effect symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. And, in response to the start of any one of the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A and the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, changes in the effect symbols (also referred to as decorative symbols) (for example, vertical scroll display) are started. Thereafter, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special symbol game, the effect display devices 5L, 5C, and 5R in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, the finalized design symbol (final stop symbol) that is the result of variation display of the production symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display 4B. In synchronism with the game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, various display symbols such as special symbols and effect symbols are derived and displayed by stopping display of identification information such as effect symbols (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and ending the variable display. . On the other hand, during the variation display from the start of the variation display of the production symbol to the display of the definite production symbol that is the variation display result, the variation rate of the production symbol becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not deterministically displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the effect symbol due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include a complete stop display of the effect symbol for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters) are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. The production symbols are not limited to eight types, and may be any number (for example, seven types, nine types, etc.) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured.

  From the start of the variation display of the effect symbols, until the finalized effect symbol that is the variation display result is derived and displayed, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R , For example, a scroll display is performed in which the symbol number flows from top to bottom sequentially from the smallest to the largest, and when the effect symbol having the maximum symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The effect symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” effect symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol number. When the effect symbol having the smallest number is displayed, the effect symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

  A first reserved memory display area 5D and a second reserved memory display area 5U are set in two places on the left and right of the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U, the hold memory display for displaying the variable hold memory number (the special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure game is specified.

  In the present embodiment, a hold display corresponding to the variable display being executed is displayed at the center position between the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U in the display area of the effect display device 5. The display area of the hold box 5F is set.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done. In the present embodiment, the stored memory display generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening is a round display, and the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. ), The on-hold storage display generated based on the starting winning is similarly a round display.

  In the following description, the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display area 5U may be referred to as a reserved display area, and the number of reserved memories is the first reserved memory display area 5D and the second reserved memory display. It can be recognized by the number of reserved storage displays displayed in the area 5U. Further, a display in which the hold storage display is gathered may be referred to as a hold display.

  Whether the hold display in the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U is generated based on the start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening, The display mode (for example, display color and shape) may be varied depending on whether the game ball is generated based on the start winning by passing (entering) the game winning opening. In this embodiment, “execution” and “execution” are synonymous.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner on the upper and lower parts of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B together with the hold storage display area. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display holding memory number obtained by adding the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number is also referred to as a total holding memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  In the present embodiment, the effect symbol variation display is executed in synchronization with the special symbol variation display. In the case of performing the effect using the effect display device 5 in this way, for example, In recent years, there has been a diversification of production styles, such as production where the contents of the production, including variable display, disappear for a moment from the screen, or production where the movable object blocks all or part of the screen. ing. For this reason, even if the display area on the effect display device 5 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Therefore, for the purpose of eliminating the difficulty of recognizing whether or not the current variation display state is present, the fourth symbol after the effect symbol, the special symbol, and the normal symbol is displayed on the effect display device 5. A 4 symbol display area may be provided. These 4 symbols are displayed in a 4th symbol for the first special symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and for the second special symbol in synchronization with the variation in the second special symbol. It is only necessary to display the variation of the fourth symbol. Note that the 4th symbol is always displayed in a variable manner with a constant operation, and is not disappeared from the screen or shielded by a shielding object, so that it can always be visually recognized.

  Below the effect display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a second starting prize opening is formed as a starting region (second starting region).

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even when in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. In this way, the second start winning port as the second start area is in an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and in a normally open state in which game balls are difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). To change.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 "), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 "), the second start condition is satisfied. 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.

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

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variable display) so that it can be variably displayed. Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the frame 3 for the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. . A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the lower right position of the frame 3 for the pachinko gaming machine 1, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) that is operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

  At a predetermined position of the frame 3 for the pachinko gaming machine 1 below the game area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent by a predetermined ball lending machine is held so as to be supplied to a hitting ball launcher. An upper plate (hit ball supply tray) to be stored is provided. Under the pachinko gaming machine 1 frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be built in the operation rod.

  A controller sensor unit 35 </ b> A for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower plate body or the like below the stick controller 31 </ b> A. For example, the controller sensor unit includes two transmission type photosensors (parallel sensor pairs) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation bowl when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. ) And two transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) that are arranged on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side and perpendicular to the surface of the game board 2. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the sensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect the pressing operation from the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B that detects a pressing operation performed by the player on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 31B is installed.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 executes a normal symbol variation display such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2. For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 is activated based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the normal symbol variation display, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied after the normal symbol start condition is satisfied. The usual game is started.

  In this ordinary game, after a normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time which is a normal symbol change time elapses, a fixed normal symbol which is a normal symbol change display result is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (symbol per symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol becomes “per symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “usually lost”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the variation display result of the normal symbol is “per normal”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended, the special figure game by the first special symbol display 4A is started. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state, the special game by the second special symbol display 4B is started.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol indicator 4B, after the special symbol variation display is started, when the variation display time as the special symbol variation time elapses, the special symbol variation display is performed. The resulting definite special symbol (special diagram display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, “ It will be “losing”. In addition, a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. When the predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) as a result of the predetermined display is stopped and displayed. What is necessary is just to control to the small hit game state as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  After the fluctuation display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times.

  In the present embodiment, a mode in which the jackpot gaming state to which a transition is made by deriving and displaying the jackpot symbol is illustrated as a specific gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific gaming state For example, a small hit game state that shifts when a small hit symbol is derived and displayed, a probability change state that shifts after the big hit game ends, a short time state, or the like may be used.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” are jackpot symbols, and special symbols indicating the symbol “−” are lost symbols. When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, for example, a special symbol indicating the number “2” may be used as the small hit symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol in the special game, and the result of the specific display is “big hit”, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a predetermined upper limit time in the big hit gaming state. The large winning opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize opening device that opens the grand prize opening during the round is received by receiving a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closing the special prize opening. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “16”, etc.). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

  Of the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) advantageous for the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally opened. Also called round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 seconds) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  Of the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7” which are the big hit symbols, the special symbol indicating the number “7” is a big hit symbol corresponding to a probability variable big hit which will be described later. In the big hit game state (normally open big hit state) that is controlled after the big hit symbol of “3” or “7” is derived as the final special symbol in the special figure game, the big prize opening door of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is A special variable prize is awarded by opening the big prize opening in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winning balls are generated. A round of changing the ball device 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed a first number of times (for example, 16 times). The normal open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific gaming state.

  Of the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7”, which are the jackpot symbols, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is a jackpot symbol corresponding to a normal jackpot, which will be described later. The grand prize opening door is opened in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls is generated. Thus, the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed for the first number of times (for example, 16 times) as in the case of the probable big hit.

  When the small hit symbol (for example, the number “2”) is stopped and displayed, after the small hit symbol is derived as a confirmed special symbol, the small hit symbol is controlled as a special gaming state. good. Specifically, in the small winning game state, for example, the special variable winning ball device 7 is advantageous to the player in the special variable winning ball device 7 as in the above-described short-term open big hit state in which a ball (prize ball) is not substantially obtained. The variable winning operation for changing to the first state (open state) may be executed.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the effect display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special figure games using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B, the variation display of the effect symbols is started. The period from the start of the variation display of the effect symbols to the end of the variation display due to the stop display of the confirmed effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R Then, the variation display state of the effect symbol may be a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state refers to an effect design (“reach variation design”) that has not been stopped yet when the effect design that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which the fluctuation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the design symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R, etc.) in advance. The remaining effect symbol display area (for example, “medium” effect) that has not been stopped yet when the effect symbol (for example, the effect symbol indicating the alphanumeric character of “7”) constituting the determined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the presentation symbols are changing, or in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. This is a display state that changes in synchronization while constituting all or part of the combination.

  In response to the reach state, the variation speed of the effect symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the effect symbol is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. Or change the display mode of the background image, play and display a moving image that is different from the production symbol, or change the variation mode of the production symbol, so that the production operation different from before reaching the reach state is executed May be. Such an effect operation such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the change mode of the effect pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the effect display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are set in advance. And, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, there is a possibility that the fluctuation display result will be “big hit” compared to the case where the reach form of normal reach appears (expected degree of big hit) Becomes higher. Further, in the present embodiment, in the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β, when super reach β appears, the fluctuation display result is “big hit” compared to when super reach α appears. The expectation level for the jackpot is high (the expectation level for the jackpot: super reach β> super reach α> normal reach).

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, in reach, the variation time is set such that super reach β> super reach α> normal reach (see FIG. 6). Expectation is getting higher.

  During the variation display of the production symbol, unlike the reach production, there is a possibility that the variation display state of the production symbol will be the reach state, the variation display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. A variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo-run” may be executed to notify the player in accordance with a variable display mode of the effect symbol. It is only necessary to determine whether or not these “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” variation display effects should be executed in response to the variation pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not the “slip” variation display effect is to be executed on the effect control board 12 side may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main board 11 side.

  During the variation display of the production symbols, unlike the reach production or the variation display production such as “slide” or “pseudo-run”, for example, a predetermined production image is displayed, an image display that is a message, an audio output, a lamp There is a possibility that the variation display state of the production symbol becomes the reach state by the production operation different from the variation display operation of the production symbol such as lighting, or the reach production by the super reach may be executed. In addition, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variation display result may be a “big hit”. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the change display state of the effect symbol after the effect symbol display is started in all of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. May be executed (started) before the reach state is reached (before the effect symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R). Further, the notice effect that informs that there is a possibility that the variation display result may be a “hit” may include one that is executed after the variation display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state.

  The notice effect may include a hold display notice effect. The hold display announcement effect is based on the change in the display mode such as the hold display of the special game before the start of the change display that is subject to the advance notice. This is a suggested announcement. In particular, the effect of continuously notifying the possibility that the result of the variable display will be a “big hit” over the variable display of the effect symbol that is executed multiple times in response to multiple special figure games is a continuous notice effect (continuous It is also called production. In addition, while the special figure game is executed once, the effect design is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the effect display for changing the effect design again (pseudo continuous change, re-change) is performed a predetermined number of times. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 that executes a “pseudo-continuous” variation display effect that makes it appear as if a plurality of variation displays are being performed, the variation display result is “big hit” over the plurality of pseudo variation displays. A notice effect for continuously notifying the possibility of being included is also included in the continuous notice effect (continuous effect).

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the production symbol does not reach the reach state after the variation display of the production symbol is started. In addition, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variation display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the production symbol becomes the reach state after the variation display of the production symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a confirmed effect symbol that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variation display result is “losing”.

  Corresponding to the fact that the variation display state of the production symbol has reached the reach state when the jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol that is a jackpot symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game Then, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as “normal big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations is stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed.

  The confirmed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination (ordinary bonus combination) is, for example, a symbol that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols with numbers “1” to “8”, any one of the effect symbols whose pattern numbers are even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” are “left”, “middle” As long as it is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the fixed effect symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. It is referred to as a variation display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “normal big hit” (also referred to as “non-probable big hit”) when the display result is “big hit”. It should be noted that the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variation jackpot combination) may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without executing the reach effect. Based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” in the big hit type of “normal big hit”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time reduction control, the special symbol change display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. In the short-time control, so-called electric chew support is performed in which the winning frequency of the normal symbol is increased and the winning frequency of the normal variable winning ball device 6B is increased as described later. Here, the normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, after the power is turned on) The same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed is performed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state ends, and the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, out of the special symbol that becomes the big hit symbol, when the probability variable big hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the variation display state of the production symbol is the reach state. Correspondingly, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, the definite effect symbol that becomes a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination among a plurality of types of jackpot combinations May be stopped. It should be noted that the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed. The confirmed effect symbol that is a probable big hit combination is, for example, a symbol number “1” that is variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols of “8”, the effect symbol whose symbol number is “7” is a predetermined effective line in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed all together. The effect symbol having the symbol number “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination is referred to as a probability variation symbol. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the confirmed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the effect symbol.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed effect symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variation display mode in which the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game will have a "big hit" variation display result. This is referred to as a variation display mode of “probability variation” (also referred to as “big hit type”). In this embodiment, among the big hit types of “probability change”, the control is set to the normally open big hit state based on the fact that “7 big” is displayed as the confirmed special symbol and the result is “big hit”. After that, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed together with time reduction control. On the other hand, among the big hit types of “probable change”, it is controlled to the short-open big hit state based on the fact that “5 big” is displayed as the confirmed special symbol, and the short-term open big hit state is controlled. At the same time, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed.

  By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the fluctuation display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than that in the normal state. The probability variation control may be ended when the condition that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state again after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time reduction control, the probability variation control is ended when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times the same as the time reduction number or 90 times different from the time reduction number) are executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. May be. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  When the time-shortening control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control to improve the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control (electricity support control) that is advantageous to the player by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied is performed. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. The time until the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. In this embodiment, the gaming state to be controlled is not set, but the probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time-shortening control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. In addition, only the gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and may be referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to distinguish from the high probability low base state. On the other hand, a probability variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and time reduction control or high opening control is not performed is sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from a high accuracy high base state. The short time state in which the short time control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time-shortening control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the probability that the special-figure game can be executed frequently and the fluctuation display result in each special-figure game will be “big hit” As a result, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

  When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the game state is not changed after controlling to the small hit game state described above, and the game state before the change display result becomes “small hit” is displayed. Control may be continued.

  The re-lottery effect may be executed during the variation display of the effect symbol in which the confirmed effect symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a probable variation jackpot combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the effect symbols that are normally a big hit combination are temporarily displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the effect display device 5, for example, “left ”,“ Middle ”,“ right ”effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, with the same effect symbols in the same state, are changed again, and the effect symbol (probability variable symbol) that is a probabilistic big hit combination and the normal big hit One of the effect symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is stopped and displayed as a final effect symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “ordinary big hit”, as the re-lottery effect, the confirmed effect symbol that becomes the normal jackpot combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped display effect symbol It is only necessary to perform a re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, after the re-variation of the temporarily stopped display effect symbol, the definite effect that becomes the probable big hit combination A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  After a definitive performance symbol that is normally a big hit combination (non-probability variable big hit combination) is derived and displayed, at the start of the big hit gaming state or during the execution of a round in the big hit gaming state, one of the rounds ends in the big hit gaming state Probability of whether or not to control to the probabilistic state in the period from the start of the next round to the start of the next round, the period from the end of the last round in the jackpot game state to the start of the next variable display game, etc. A promotion effect during the big hit may be executed as a notification effect. A notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the last round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”.

  In the jackpot promotion effect, there is a jackpot promotion promotion effect that informs that there is a promotion that the game state becomes a probable change state even though the confirmed effect pattern is usually a jackpot combination, and that there is no promotion that becomes a probable change state There is a promotion promotion failure during the jackpot to be notified. For example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the effect symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5, and either the normal symbol or the probability variation symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the effect symbol variation display is performed. May be notified so that the player can recognize the presence or absence of promotion to be in a certain change state by displaying different effect images.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 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, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. The display of fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 is performed. It also has a function to control.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and produces the effect display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 provides effects such as display operations on the effect display device 5, all or part of sound output operations from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of lighting / extinguishing operations on the game effect lamp 9 or the like. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp control board 14 and the like for driving are mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. Further, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display 4A, a second special symbol display 4B, a normal symbol display 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, and a general figure hold indicator 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward 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 command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the effect display device 5, a sound control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like.

  FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 100. In the example shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (change time of the change time) that specifies the change pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 5 in response to the change display of the special symbol. (Variation pattern command including information) (corresponding to the variation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable variation patterns shown in FIG. 6 described later, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 120 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 5 controls the effect display device 5 to start the effect symbol variation display.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are effect control commands that can specify whether or not to make a big hit, and the type of big hit. The effect control CPU 120 determines the display result of the effect symbols in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H), so the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are referred to as display result designation commands.

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

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

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to pachinko gaming machine 1 is resumed. When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a power failure recovery designation command when data is stored in the backup RAM, and otherwise, the game control microcomputer 100 is initialized. Send a command to specify.

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

  Command A001 (H) is an effect control command for displaying a fanfare screen, that is, designating the start of a big hit game (hereinafter also referred to as a big hit start designation command or a fanfare designation command).

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a special winning opening) indicating a display of the number of times (round) indicated by XX while the special winning opening is open. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot end designation command) for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, designating the end of the jackpot game.

  Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (low base state designation command) indicating that the gaming state is the low base state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (high base state designation command) indicating that the gaming state is the high base state. Command B003 (H) is an effect control command (non-probability change state designation command) indicating that the gaming state is not the probability change state. Command B004 (H) is an effect control command (probability change state designation command) indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state.

  The low base state designation command, the high base state designation command, the non-probability change state designation command, and the probability change state designation command may be collectively referred to as a gaming state designation command.

  Command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the first reserved memory number has increased by one. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second reserved memory number addition designation command) that specifies that the second reserved memory number has increased by one.

  Command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (winning determination result designation command) indicating the content of the determination result at the time of winning (the result of the determination process executed when the start winning is generated). In this embodiment, in the winning random number determination process (see FIG. 14), which will be described later, the game control microcomputer 100 determines that when a start winning occurs at the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. It is determined whether or not the big win is based on the start winning, and the variation pattern of the variable display based on the start winning is determined. Then, a determination result is set in the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command, and control is performed for transmission to the effect control CPU 120.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display devices 4A and 4B, the reach effect is executed after the change display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state. The effect symbols are all stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the effect display device 5.

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

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

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 It comprises a random number circuit 104 that performs and an input / output port (I / O) 105.

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

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, The numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for display result determination is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 103 uses the random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR4 may be counted.

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65536”. The random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used to determine the big hit type as “probable big hit” or “normal big hit” when the variation display result is “big hit”. ”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 variation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”.

  The random number value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is used to determine whether the fluctuation display result in the normal figure game by the normal symbol display 20 is "per normal figure" or "missing the normal figure". For example, it takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 6 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “losing”, the variation display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively, and the variation display Corresponding to the case where the result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

  The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In this embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of normal reach α, normal reach β,... The normal reach fluctuation pattern may be provided. Also, in the super reach variation pattern, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ... In addition to super reach α and super reach β may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in this embodiment is executed is set shorter than the super reach α and super reach β that are the super reach fluctuation patterns. . In addition, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which super reach reach production such as super reach α and super reach β in this embodiment is performed, the variation pattern in which super reach β super reach production is performed. However, the special figure variation time is set longer than the variation pattern in which the super reach production of the super reach α is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since the variation display result is “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the big hit expectation is set higher. In the reach variation pattern, the longer the variation time, the higher the degree of expectation for jackpot.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are determined by determining the type of the fluctuation pattern first, such as a non-reach type, a normal reach type, a super reach type, etc. Therefore, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, it is determined using only the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, a random value for determining the variation pattern type is provided to determine the variation pattern type. The variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type after first determining the variation pattern type from the random value. It is also possible to determine the emissions.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared in advance for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table to be stored is stored.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the display result determination table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, small hits. In the case where the winning probability for small hits is made different between the first special figure and the second special figure, separate display result determination tables are used for the first special figure and the second special figure. You may do it.

  The display result determination table is determined to be a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B. Before the special symbol is derived and displayed, it is referred to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table.

  In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, the special figure display result depends on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state (low accuracy state), or a probability variation state (high accuracy state). A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the determination random number MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result as to whether or not the special figure display result is controlled as the big hit gaming state. It is data for determination to be assigned. In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), more judgment values than the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) are “big hit”. It is assigned to the special map display result. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is controlled as the “big hit” in the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) to control the big hit gaming state. Then, compared to the probability determined (about 1/300 in the present embodiment), the probability of determining to control the big hit gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit” is higher (about 1/30 in the present embodiment). ). That is, in the display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability variation state (high probability state), there is a probability that it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state compared to the normal state or the short time state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state so as to increase.

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the jackpot type determination table of the present embodiment, when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”, one of a plurality of jackpot types is selected based on the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the special symbol on which the variation display (variation) is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A) or the second special symbol (second special symbol) Regardless of whether it is a special game by the symbol display 4B), the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is the big hit such as “normal big hit” and “probable big hit” within the same range. Assigned to a type.

  Here, the jackpot type in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 8. In this embodiment, as the jackpot type, high-accuracy control and time-shortening control are executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The probability variation big hit that shifts to the state and the normal big hit that shifts to the low probability and high base state by executing only the time-short control after the end of the big hit gaming state are set.

  In the big hit gaming state by “probable big hit” and the big hit gaming state by “ordinary big hit”, as described above, there are 16 rounds (so-called 16 rounds) for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player. ), A regular open jackpot that is repeatedly executed.

  The high-accuracy control and the time-saving control executed after the end of the big hit gaming state for the probability change big hit are continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the end of the big hit gaming state. Therefore, when the big hit that occurred again is a probable big hit, high-precision control and time-shortening control are executed again after the big hit gaming state ends, so the big hit gaming state is continuously generated without going through the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive resort state.

  On the other hand, the time-shortening control that is executed after the end of the big hit game state by the “normal big hit” is that a special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) or the predetermined number of special figure games are executed. The game ends when it becomes a big hit gaming state before being executed.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 8, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, the judgment values for the big hit types of “probable big hit” and “normal big hit” Assignments are the same. That is, regardless of whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the value in the range of “1” to “50” in the determination value (MR2) is assigned to the big hit type of “normal big hit”. On the other hand, values in the range of “51” to “100” in the determination value (MR2) are assigned to the jackpot type of “probability big hit”.

  In the present embodiment, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, since the allocation of the judgment value (MR2) is the same, the big hit type is “normal big hit. ”Or“ probable variation big hit ”, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example,“ probability big hit A (16 rounds) ”in which the number of rounds is different as the big hit type. And “probability big hit B (5 rounds)”, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, “probability big hit B” with a small number of rounds is easier to determine than “probability big hit A” with a large number of rounds. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the decision value is assigned so that “probability big hit A” having a large number of rounds is more easily determined than “probability big hit B” having a small number of rounds. Like Good.

  The ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern based on the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination. The variation pattern is selected from among the above-described plural types according to the predetermined determination result. Determine one of the fluctuation patterns.

  Specifically, as the fluctuation pattern determination table, the big hit variation pattern determination table used when it is determined in advance that the special figure display result is “big hit”, and the special figure display result is “lost”. A variation pattern determination table for loss used when it is determined in advance is prepared in advance.

  In the big hit variation pattern determination table, variation patterns of normal reach big hit variation pattern (PB1-1), super reach α big hit variation pattern (PB1-2), and super reach β big hit variation pattern (PB1-3) are included. On the other hand, a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range that can be taken by the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination. In the present embodiment, these determination values are such that the super reach β is easily determined when the big hit type is “probability big hit”, and when the big hit type is “normal big hit”, the super reach is determined. By assigning α so that it can be easily determined, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that when the variation pattern of super reach β is executed, it will be a “probable big hit”.

  Further, the loss variation pattern determination table is used when the loss variation pattern determination table A used when the number of reserved memories is 1 or less and when the total number of reserved memories is 2 to 4. Loss variation pattern determination table B, loss variation pattern determination table C used when the total number of reserved memories is 5 to 8, and when the gaming state is a high base state in which time-shortening control is performed A variation pattern determination table D for loss used in the above is prepared in advance.

  In the variation pattern determination table A for loss, the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) without reduction, the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), the super reach α loss variation pattern (PA2-2), and the super reach. A predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of β loss in a range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take. Also, in the variation pattern determination table B for loss, the shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach corresponding to the total number of reserved memories of 2 to 4. A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to a variation pattern determining random value MR3 for the α loss variation pattern (PA2-2) and the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-3). ing. Also, in the variation pattern determination table C for loss, the shortened non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3), the normal reach loss variation pattern (PA2-1), and the super reach corresponding to the total reserved memory number of 5 to 8. A predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to a variation pattern determining random value MR3 for the α loss variation pattern (PA2-2) and the super reach β loss variation pattern (PA2-3). ing. In the variation pattern determination table D for loss, the variation pattern of shortened non-reach loss (PA1-4), the variation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), and the variation pattern of super reach α loss ( PA2-2), a predetermined random value is assigned as a determination value to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) of the super reach β loss, out of the possible range of the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-2) has a shorter variation time than the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening, and further the variation pattern (PA1-2). ) Has a shorter variation time than the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3). Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, the non-reach loss variation pattern with a short variation time is determined, so that the reserved memories are easily digested, and the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit number of 4. Occasionally, the winning prize makes it difficult to generate useless starting prizes that are not reserved, and when the number of reserved memories decreases, the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening with a long fluctuation time ( By determining PA1-1), it becomes possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the fact that the variable display is not executed by increasing the time of the variable display.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  In such a RAM 102, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 9 is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 9 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure holding storage unit 151A has not yet started although the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the start winning (first start winning) has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of the result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to make a big hit.

  The second special figure storage unit 151B has been started although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a start winning (second starting winning) has occurred. The holding data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of the result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to make a big hit.

  Note that the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition due to the passing of the game ball through (entering) the first starting winning opening and the gaming ball passed (entering) through the second starting winning opening. Thus, the hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start port data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning port or the second start winning port may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. .

  The universal figure storage unit 151 </ b> C stores the general game holding information that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the general figure hold storage unit 151C associates with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passing gate 41, and determines the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR4 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that the software 103 can be updated by software.

  In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, random number values that are not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR4 are stored as random count values, and according to execution of software by the CPU 103, Numerical data indicating each random value is updated regularly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for taking in various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number which updates the numerical data which shows the random value independently of RAM122 which performs, the display control part 123 which performs the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the production | presentation display apparatus 5, and CPU120 for production control A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

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

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the 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 effect display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14.

  Note that, on the side of the effect control board 12, as with the main board 11, for example, random values (also referred to as effect random numbers) for determining various types of effects such as a notice effect are set.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations and settings, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like. Yes.

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, the effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure change, a notice effect control pattern, various effect control patterns, and the like.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed It consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effect symbol variation display operation, reach effect, re-lottery effect, etc., or various effect display operations not accompanied by effect symbol variation display Has been. The notice effect control pattern includes, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the special-figure variation production control pattern, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns with different production modes in each reach production may be included for each variation pattern that executes the reach production.

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 10A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 has a plurality of types whose states can be updated in accordance with an effect operation state such as an effect image display state on the screen of the effect display device 5, an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. The flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the effect display device 5. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value in each of the multiple types of counters.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In this embodiment, data constituting the winning determination result storage buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 10B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. In the winning determination result storage buffer 194A, storage areas (buffer numbers “1-1” to “1-4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the first special figure reserved memory are stored. Storage area corresponding to the maximum number (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the second special figure reserved memory (area corresponding to the buffer numbers “2-1” to “2-4”) And are provided.

  In each storage area, an area for storing a winning determination result designation command, an area for storing a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command, a second reserved memory number addition designation command), A hold notice pattern storage area for storing a hold notice pattern determined in a hold notice process (FIG. 30) to be described later, and an area for storing an undecided flag indicating that the determination of whether or not to execute the hold notice is undecided. There is. When “0” is set to the value of the undetermined flag, this indicates that the execution of the hold notice has been determined, and when “1” is set to the value of the undetermined flag. , Indicates that whether or not to hold the hold notice is undecided.

  When there is a start winning at the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, a set of two commands, that is, a determination result designation command at the time of winning and a reserved storage number addition designation command are set as one set from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Sent to. In addition, the storage area corresponding to the first special figure hold memory and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure hold memory in the winning determination result storage buffer 194A are the winning determination result designation command and the reserved memory number addition designation command. Are stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit and the second special figure reservation storage unit.

  The storage contents of these storage areas (entries) are stored when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the highest pending storage (buffer number “1-1” or buffer number “2-1”) is started. The contents of the pending storage satisfying the start condition are cleared, and the storage contents of the storage area lower than the cleared storage area (entry) are shifted one by one to the upper storage area. Yes. FIG. 10B shows an example in which four winning determination result designation commands are received (corresponding to the case where the number of stored storages is four).

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thus, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute a timer interrupt process. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start through the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the mouth switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (S13). ).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol are displayed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the movable in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are possible. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits the control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (S17). As an example of these, in the command control processing, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. An effect control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table by setting the state to the off state. After executing the command control process, the interrupt control is set to the interrupt-permitted state, and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S15 shown in FIG. 11 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S21). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of S22 to S29 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

  In the start winning determination process of S21, as shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first detects a detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is ON (S101). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (S101; Y), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not the upper limit storage number is “4”) (S102). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in S102 (S102; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to "1" (S103) .

  When the first start port switch 22A is OFF in S101 (S101; N), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in S102 (S102; Y), the normally variable winning ball apparatus Whether or not the second start port switch 22B is ON is determined based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by 6B (S104). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (S104; Y), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not the upper limit storage number is “4”) (S105). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure holding memory number is not the upper limit value in S105 (S105; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” (S106). .

  After either of the processes of S103 and S106 is executed, the special figure hold storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value that is the stored value of the start port buffer is updated to be incremented by 1 (S107). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is updated so as to add 1 (S108). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to add one.

  After executing the processing of S108, the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and determining the jackpot type from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical data indicating the random number MR2 and the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted (S109). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (S110). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B.

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type determines whether or not the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the production symbol is “big hit”, and further displays the fluctuation display result. This is used to determine the type of jackpot when “hit”. The random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine a variation pattern including the variation display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol. The CPU 103 executes the processing of S109 to extract numerical data indicating all of the random values used for the determination of the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol.

  Following the process of S110, a winning random number determination process is executed (S112). Thereafter, a setting for transmitting a reserved memory number addition designation command corresponding to the start port buffer value is made to the effect control board 12 (S113). The reserved memory number addition designation command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. 11 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  After executing the process of S113, it is determined whether or not the start port buffer value is “1” (S114). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (Y in S114), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to “0” (S115), and the process proceeds to S104. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (N in S114), the starting port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (S116), and then the starting winning determination process. Exit. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S112 of FIG. 13 as winning random number determination processing. In this embodiment, when the variation display of the special symbol or the production symbol is started, the special symbol display result (the variation display result of the special symbol) is obtained by a special symbol normal process (S22 of FIG. 12, FIG. 16) described later. It is determined whether or not the game state is controlled as a big hit game state. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (S23 in FIG. 12, FIG. 17), which will be described later, determination of a variation pattern that specifically defines the variation display mode of the effect symbol is performed. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the winning random number determination processing in S112 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). Thus, it is determined whether or not it is determined to derive and display the jackpot symbol as the special symbol display result, whether or not the variation display mode of the effect symbol is a predetermined display mode with super reach, and the like. Thus, before the variation display of the special symbol or the production symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, that is, when it is determined whether or not to make a big hit at the start of the variation display. Before, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or which category the fluctuation display mode of the production symbol is the fluctuation display mode. Based on this judgment result, the CPU 120 for production control, etc. As will be described later, the hold notice is executed.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first checks the current state of the time reduction flag and the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, for example, to determine the current state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. A gaming state is specified (S121). The CPU 103 identifies the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time variation state when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify the normal state.

  Subsequent to the processing of S121, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 7 is selected and set (S122). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in S109 of FIG. 13 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (S123). In the big hit determination range, individual determination values assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the display result determination table selected by the process of S122 are set, and the CPU 103 stores the random value MR1 and each determination value. It suffices to determine whether or not there is a determination value that matches the random value MR1 by performing the comparison one by one. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, by determining that the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variation display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit”.

  If it is determined in S123 that it is not within the big hit determination range, that is, if it is determined that the big hit is not made during the variable display (S123; N), whether or not the hour / short flag is set, that is, the current It is determined whether or not the gaming state is a short time state (S125). When the time reduction flag is not set (S125; N), the variation pattern determination table A for loss is selected and set, and when the time reduction flag is set (S125; Y), the variation pattern determination table for loss is set. D is selected and set (S127).

  The loss variation pattern determination table A is a loss variation pattern determination table that is used when the number of reserved memories is 1 or less. Further, the loss variation pattern determination table D is a loss variation pattern determination table used when the gaming state is a high base state in which the time-shortening control is executed.

  In this embodiment, in addition to the variation pattern determination table A for loss and the variation pattern determination table D for loss, a variation pattern determination table for loss used when the total number of stored storages is 2 to 4. B and a variation pattern determination table C for loss that is used when the total number of stored storages is 5 to 8 are prepared in advance. As shown in FIG. In C, in the variation pattern determination table A for loss, values ranging from 0 to A in the range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take are assigned to the non-reach variation pattern. In the pattern determination tables B and C, a value exceeding 0 to A in the range that the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern can take with respect to the non-reach variation pattern It is allocated. On the other hand, in the variation pattern determination tables A to C for the loss, values from B to 997 are assigned to the super reach variation pattern in the range that the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination can take.

  For this reason, by determining the variation pattern by using the variation pattern determination table A for loss in S126, the determination of non-reach and super reach is always performed even if the number of pending storage changes after the determination. Since it becomes a variation pattern, the determination at the time of starting winning is made using the variation pattern determination table A for loss.

  As shown in FIG. 14, when it is determined in S123 that it is within the jackpot determination range, that is, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined during the variable display (S123; Y), the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type The jackpot type is determined based on (S128). At this time, the CPU 103 responds according to the fluctuation special figure corresponding to the start port buffer value ("first special figure" corresponding to "1" or "second special figure" corresponding to "2"). The big hit type determination table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined whether the jackpot type is determined as a plurality of types.

  Also, the transmission setting of the winning determination result designation command corresponding to the jackpot type determined in S128 is executed (S129), and the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  After executing any one of the processes of S126 and S127, the random value is obtained by using the variation pattern determination table for loss set in the process of S126 and S127 and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. A variation pattern is determined according to a range of determination values including MR3 (S131).

  Thereafter, after setting for transmitting a winning prize determination result designation command corresponding to the variation pattern of the determination result by the process of S131 to the effect control board 12 (S132), a random number value determination process at the time of winning Exit.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the special symbol normal processing of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol storage unit 151A and the second special diagram storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the special symbol variation display result in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the jackpot symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol indicator 4A or the second special symbol indicator 4B). One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is selected from any of a plurality of variations using numerical data indicating a variation pattern determination random value MR3 based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. This includes the process of determining whether or not. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special diagram process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal process in S22 and the variation pattern setting process in S23, a variation pattern including the variation display time of the confirmed special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol that is the variation display result of the special symbol is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the special symbol display result determination random number MR1, the jackpot type determination random value MR2, and the variation pattern determination random value MR3. The process which determines the fluctuation | variation display mode of is included.

  The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation processing includes processing for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and the elapsed time since the special symbol started to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of S24 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is decremented or incremented by 1, Regardless of whether it is a special game using the first special graphic in the special symbol display 4A or a special graphic game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display 4B, it is passed by a common timer. Time measurements are taken. It is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. In this way, the special symbol variation process of S24 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display unit 4A or the second special symbol display unit 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the definite special symbol that is the variation display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, etc. include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “normal big hit” or “probable big hit”. As an example, regardless of the type of jackpot, the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is in the open state is set to “29 seconds”, and the number of times the big prize opening is opened as the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set to “normal big hit” Alternatively, when “probable big hit” is set to “16 times”, the normal open big hit state may be set.

  The big hit release process of S27 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring an elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, a number of game balls detected by the measured elapsed time and the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the prize winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the prize winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in S28 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is open has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for performing a setting for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end processing of S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Includes processing to wait until the time has elapsed, and processing to perform various settings (setting of probability variation flag and time reduction flag) to start probability variation control and time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state . When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the jackpot end process, the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read to specify whether the jackpot type is “normal jackpot” or “probability jackpot”. When it is determined that the identified big hit type is not “normal big hit”, setting for starting the probability variation control (setting of the probability variation flag) is performed.

  In addition, when the specified big hit type is “ordinary big hit”, the setting for starting the time reduction control is set in advance corresponding to the setting of the time reduction flag and the upper limit value of the special game that can be executed during the time reduction control. The initial count value (“100” in this embodiment) is set in the time-count counter).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S22 of FIG. 12 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (S141). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B. For example, in the process of S141, the second pending storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure hold storage number is other than “0” in S141 (S141; N), the second special figure hold storage unit 151B stores the hold data corresponding to the hold number “1”. Then, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (S142). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of S142, the second special figure reserved memory number is obtained by subtracting and updating the second special figure reserved memory number count value or the total reserved memory number count value of the second special figure hold memory unit 151B. And the total number of reserved memories is updated by 1 and the data in the second special figure reservation storage unit is updated. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the holding number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B are stored. The pending data shown is shifted up by one entry (S143).

  Thereafter, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer, is updated to “2” (S144), and then the process proceeds to S149.

  On the other hand, when the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in S141 (S141; Y), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (S145). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A. For example, in the process of S145, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. Good. In this way, the process of S145 is executed when it is determined in S141 that the second special figure hold memory number is “0”, and whether or not the first special figure hold memory number is “0”. Determine whether. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  It should be noted that the special game using the second special figure is not limited to a game executed with priority over the special graphic game using the first special figure. The execution of the special game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and start winnings are generated. In this case, a table for storing data capable of specifying the order in which the start winnings are generated is provided, and the execution of the special game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It only has to be able to decide.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in S145 (S145; N), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the reservation data corresponding to the reservation number “1”. Then, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (S146). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process of S146, the first special figure reservation storage number is obtained by subtracting 1 from the first special figure reservation storage number count value or the total reservation storage number count value of the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A and updating it. And the total number of reserved memories is updated by 1 and the data in the first special figure reservation storage unit is updated. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the holding number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A are stored. The pending data shown is shifted up by one entry (S147).

  Thereafter, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer, is updated to “1” (S148), and then the process proceeds to S149.

  In S149, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 7 is selected as a use table for determining whether the special figure display result, which is the fluctuation display result of the special symbol, is “big hit” or “losing”. set. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is compared with the determination values assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit” and “losing”. Then, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost” (S150). In S150, if the gaming state at that time is a high probability state in which the probability variation flag is set, if the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 10000 to 12180, “big hit” "If not applicable, it is determined to be" lost ". Also, if the probability variation flag is not set, if the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 1 to 219, it is determined as “big hit”, and if not, “lost” Is determined.

  Thus, in the special figure display result determination table selected in S149, different determination values corresponding to the game state (high probability, low probability) at that time are assigned to “big hit”. In this process, the special figure display result is determined as “big hit” using different judgment data (judgment values) depending on whether or not the gaming state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a high probability state. In the case where the gaming state is a high probability state, it is determined as a “big hit” with a higher probability than in the case where the gaming state is a low probability state.

  After the special figure display result is determined in S150, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (S151). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (S151; Y), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (S152). At this time, the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8 is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (S153). By referring to the big hit type determination table set in this way, numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for big hit type determination stored in the random number buffer for variation, and “normal big hit” and “probability big hit” in the big hit type determination table In accordance with which one of the determination values assigned to each jackpot type matches, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of kinds (S154).

  By determining the jackpot type in the process of S154, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is any one of the gaming state of the short-time state and the probability variation state that is more advantageous to the player than the short-time state. Whether to control is decided before the definite special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (S155), the determined jackpot type is set. Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is a normal big hit, the big hit type buffer value may be set to “0”, and if it is a probable big hit, it may be set to “1”.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S151 that it is not “big hit” (S151; N), the process proceeds to S156.

  In S156, the decision is made in accordance with the result of the prior determination of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state (whether or not the jackpot flag is set), and further, the determination result of the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot gaming state. Set a special symbol. As an example, a special symbol indicating a symbol “-” that becomes a lost symbol is set as a confirmed special symbol in response to a pre-determined result indicating that the special symbol display result is “lost”. In addition, when it is determined in S151 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, special numbers indicating the numbers “3” and “7” that become the big hit symbols according to the determination result of the big hit type in S154 One of the symbols is set as a confirmed special symbol. That is, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “normal big hit”. Also, a special symbol indicating the number “7” is set as a confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probable variation jackpot”.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in S156, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S157), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated.

  In S145, when the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (S145; Y), after a predetermined demonstration display setting is made (S158), the special symbol normal The process ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the effect display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has already been transmitted, the demonstration display setting is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in S23 of FIG. 12 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (S161). If the big hit flag is on (S161; Y), the big hit variation pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (S162).

  When the big hit flag is OFF in S161 (S161; N), for example, by determining whether or not the time reduction flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is ON (is set), etc. It is determined whether or not the short-time control is being performed when the short-time control is performed when the state is the certain change state or the short-time state (S163). If the time reduction flag is on (S163; Y), the variation pattern determination table for loss D is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (S164).

  On the other hand, when the time reduction control is not being performed, that is, when the time reduction flag is off (when not set) (S163; N), for example, the total pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 The total reserved memory number is specified by reading the stored value, and it is determined whether the specified total reserved memory number is 2 or more (S165).

  If the specified total number of reserved memories is not 2 or more (S165; N), the variation pattern determination table A for loss is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns ( S166).

  If the specified total number of reserved memories is 2 or more (S165; Y), the process proceeds to S167 to further determine whether or not the total number of reserved memories is 5 or more (S167).

  When the total number of reserved memories is not 5 or more (S167; N), the variation pattern determination table B for loss is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (S168). .

  Further, when the total number of reserved memories is 5 or more (S167; Y), the variation pattern determination table C for loss is selected and set as a use table for determining any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns. (S169).

  After executing any of the processes of S162, S164, S166, S168, and S169, the data is selected based on numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination stored in the variation random number buffer, for example. By referring to either the big hit variation pattern determination table or the loss variation pattern determination tables A to D, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (S170).

  When the big hit flag is off, it is determined whether or not the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” by determining the variation pattern in the process of S170. That is, the process of S170 includes a process of determining whether or not to change the variation display state of the effect symbol to the reach state when the variation display result is “losing”.

  After the variation pattern is determined in S170, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B in accordance with the variation special symbol designation buffer value. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special symbol games using the two special symbols (S171). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the processing of S171, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting the change of the special symbol (S172). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first pending storage number notification command, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores setting data indicating the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance. Is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a game state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variation display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area.

  After executing the process of S172, a special figure fluctuation time which is a fluctuation display time of a special symbol according to the determination result of the fluctuation pattern is set (S173). The special figure fluctuation time, which is the fluctuation display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the fluctuation display result (special figure display result) is derived and displayed. It is. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (S174), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  Based on the command transmission setting in S172, every time the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. 11 is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, a game state designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variation display result notification command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Note that the order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted after the variation display result notification command is transmitted first. The game state designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S25 of FIG. 12 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process to end the variation of the special symbol, and stops the first special symbol display unit 4A and the second special symbol display unit 4B. Is controlled to be derived and displayed (S181). If the variation special symbol designation buffer value is “1” indicating the first special symbol, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A is terminated, and the variation special symbol designation buffer value is In the case of “2” indicating the second special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol indicator 4B is terminated. Moreover, control which transmits a symbol confirmation command to the production control board 12 is performed (S182). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (S183). If the big hit flag is not set (S183; N), the process proceeds to S190.

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is set (S183; Y), the CPU 103 clears the probability change flag and the hourly flag if the probability change flag and the hourly flag are set (S184), and the effect control board 12 The jackpot start 1 designation command (probability variation jackpot) and jackpot start 2 designation command (normal jackpot) are set in accordance with the stored jackpot type (S185).

  Further, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a game state designation command indicating a normal state to the effect control board 12 (S186).

  Then, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time for which, for example, the effect display device 5 notifies that the jackpot has occurred) is set in the jackpot display time timer (S187). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 16 in the case of a normal big hit or a probable big hit) is set in the big prize opening number counter (S188). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (S26) (S189).

  On the other hand, in S190, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is “0”. When the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (S190; Y), the process proceeds to S196.

  On the other hand, when the value of the time reduction counter is not “0” (S190; N), that is, in the high base state where the time reduction count remains, the value of the time reduction counter is decremented by 1 (S191). . Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter after subtraction is “0” (S193). If it is not “0” (S193; N), the process proceeds to S195, and the value of the time reduction counter is “0”. ”(S193; Y), in order to end the time reduction control, after clearing the time reduction flag (S194), the gaming state (specifically, the low probability After setting the transmission of the gaming state designation command corresponding to (low base) (S195), the process proceeds to S196.

  In S196, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process, and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S29 of FIG. 12 as the big hit end process.

  In the jackpot end process, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot end display timer is operating, that is, the timer is counting (S201). When the jackpot end display timer is not in operation (S201; N), the jackpot end display timer is set to a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time for jackpot end display in the effect display device 5 (the jackpot end display time). The setting is made (S204), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot end display timer is operating (S201; Y), the value of the jackpot end display timer is decremented by 1 (S205). Then, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (S206). If not, the process ends.

  If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (S206; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the stored jackpot type is a probable variation jackpot (S207).

  When the big hit type is a probable big hit (S207; Y), the probability variable flag is set (S208), the hour / hour flag is set (S209), and the hour / hour counter is set to “0” (S210), then S213. Proceed to

  On the other hand, if the big hit type is not a probable big hit (S207; N), by executing S211 and S212, the hour / hour flag is set and “100” is set to the hour / hour number counter, and then the process proceeds to S213.

  In S213, the jackpot flag is reset, and the jackpot end designation command transmission setting corresponding to the jackpot type is performed (S214). Then, after setting the transmission of a game state designation command for notifying the effect control board 12 of the game state based on the set probability change flag and the time reduction flag (S215), the special figure process flag value is processed as a special symbol normal process. Is updated to “0”, which is a value corresponding to (S216).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the start interval of the effect control processing (S701). Thereafter, the CPU 120 for effect control shifts to a loop process for checking the timer interrupt flag (S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command (command analysis process: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 5 is executed. Furthermore, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a random number for effect design determination is executed (S706). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and a ring buffer type command reception buffer capable of storing six effect control commands each having 2 bytes. (Formed in RAM). A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. In the command analysis processing, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes which command (see FIGS. 3 and 4) is the effect control command stored in the command reception buffer.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of command analysis processing (S704). Although the effect control command received from the main board 11 is stored in the command reception buffer, in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 (specifically, the effect control CPU 120) is stored in the command reception buffer. Check the contents of the command.

  The command is stored in the command reception buffer, specifically, by detecting that the effect control INT signal output from the game control microcomputer 100 has risen, and by first executing an interrupt process, the 1-byte MODE is stored. Data is fetched and stored in the command reception buffer. Next, after the effect control INT signal is turned off, it is detected that the next effect control INT signal has risen, and the 1-byte EXT data is captured by the interrupt process, and the next area of the command reception buffer Stored in Through the above processing, one effect control command (2-byte command) is fetched and stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not a received command is stored in the command reception buffer (S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 120 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (S612). Note that when read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (S613). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a variation pattern command (S621), the effect control CPU 120 stores the received variation pattern command in a variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (S622). Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets a variation pattern command reception flag (S623).

  If the received effect control command is a display result specifying command (S624), the effect control CPU 120 forms the received display result specifying command (display result 1 specifying command to display result 3 specifying command) in the RAM. Store in the display result designation command storage area (S625).

  If the received effect control command is a winning determination result specifying command (S651), the effect control CPU 120 uses the received winning determination result specifying command in the winning determination result storage buffer formed in the RAM. The first storage area is stored (S652).

  Then, a waiting memory count addition designation command waiting time, which is a wait timer, is set until a pending memory count addition designation command is received (S653), and the waiting timer is counted until a pending memory count addition designation command is received. . When the waiting timer is up, that is, when the reserved memory count addition designation command is not received within a predetermined time, the pending memory count addition designation command cannot be normally received due to the influence of noise or the like. Then, predetermined error processing is performed to clear the received command already stored in the storage area corresponding to the command that could not be received so that it is not used for the subsequent control.

  If the received production control command is the first reserved memory number addition designation command after the pending storage number addition designation command is received (S661), the effect control CPU 120 receives the received first reserved memory number addition designation. The command is stored in an entry (storage area) in which only the winning determination result designation command is stored in the first holding storage unit of the winning determination result storage buffer 194A formed in the RAM (S662), and the reserved storage number is added. The designated command waiting time is cleared (S665).

  If the received effect control command is the second reserved memory number addition designation command (S663), the effect control CPU 120 determines the received second reserved memory number addition designation command at the time of winning formed in the RAM. Only the winning determination result designation command in the second hold storage unit of the result storage buffer 194A is stored in the stored entry (storage area) (S664), and the pending storage number addition designation command waiting time is cleared (S665).

  If the received command read in S612 is another effect control command, the effect control CPU 120 sets a flag corresponding to the received command (S671).

  FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing random numbers used by the effect control CPU 120. As shown in FIG. 22, in this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 has first to third final stop symbol determination random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3, initial display mode determination random number SR2-1, and final. The display mode determining random number SR2-2, the effect timing determining random number SR2-3, the character determining random number SR2-4, and the normal notice effect determining random number SR3 are used. Note that random numbers other than these may be used in order to enhance the effect.

  The random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols are “left”, “middle”, “middle” in the display area of the effect display device 5 as the stop symbols that are the change display results of the effect symbols. This is a random number used to determine the effect symbol (final stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed in each symbol display area of “Right”. The final stop symbols are three effect symbols that are finally stopped and displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas at the time when the variation display of the effect symbols ends. In addition, the combination of the jackpot symbol of the effect symbol is determined by any one random number among the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the first to third final stop symbols.

  In the present embodiment, the first final stop symbol determination random number SR1-1 is a random number in the range of “1” to “80”, and any value in the range of “1” to “80” is extracted. Is done. The random number SR1-2 for determining the second final stop symbol is a random number in the range of “1” to “70”, and any value in the range of “1” to “70” is extracted. The random numbers SR1-3 for determining the third final stop symbol are random numbers in the range of “1” to “96”, and any value in the range of “1” to “96” is extracted.

  The initial display mode determination random number SR2-1, the final display mode determination random number SR2-2, the effect timing determination random number SR2-3, and the character determination random number SR2-4 are included in the hold advance notice (memory advance notice) as the pre-read advance notice effect. It is a random number used to determine each production mode.

  The initial display mode determination random number SR2-1 is a random number that determines the initial display mode of the hold display (the first display at the time of starting winning). The final display mode determination random number SR2-2 is a random number that determines the final display mode of the hold display after the action effect is executed by the character appearing in the hold notice. The effect timing determination random number SR2-3 is a random number that determines at which timing the execution by the character appearing in the reservation notice is to be executed at the start winning timing, before the reach, or during the reach effect. is there. Character determination random number SR2-4 is a random number for determining the type of character appearing in the hold notice.

  In this embodiment, the initial display mode determination random number SR2-1 is a random number in the range of “1” to “100”, and any value in the range of “1” to “100” is extracted. The final display mode determination random number SR2-2 is a random number in the range of “1” to “100”, and any value in the range of “1” to “100” is extracted. The effect timing determination random number SR2-3 is a random number in the range of “1” to “100”, and any value in the range of “1” to “100” is extracted. The character determination random number SR2-4 is a random number in the range of “1” to “100”, and any value in the range of “1” to “100” is extracted.

  The normal announcement effect determination random number SR3 is used to determine whether or not to execute a normal announcement effect (an effect for notifying the possibility (reliability) that the display result of the variable display being executed becomes a big hit symbol). The random number used. The normal notice effect is a notice effect executed during one fluctuation display.

  In this embodiment, the normal announcement effect determination random number SR3 is a random number in the range of “1” to “9”, and any value in the range of “1” to “9” is extracted.

  Next, an example of a hold notice or normal notice screen in which the display mode of the hold display changes will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, a mode in which a hold display is displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D is illustrated.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing changes in the display mode of the hold display at the start winning timing. FIG. 23 shows an example in which the display mode of the hold display is changed by the execution of the hold notice before the display of variation of the effect symbol based on the start winning is started. In addition, the time when the start winning occurs is illustrated as the time before the variable display is started.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (A), when a new start winning is generated when a variation display of the effect symbols is executed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the left middle right, the number of the hold displays is increased. Increase by one. In addition, the hold display (it is set as the hold display A) corresponding to a new start prize is displayed in blue or white as an initial display mode.

  As shown in FIG. 23B, the character image 5a (character A) is displayed in the vicinity of the hold display A. In this embodiment, there are a character A and a character B that appear when the reservation notice is executed. Further, as will be described later, the character A may be transformed into the character B immediately after the appearance.

  In addition, the character A that has appeared performs an action effect (predetermined action) that acts on the hold display A, and the color of the hold display A is changed to yellow or red by this action effect. The change of the color of the hold display A is changed according to whether or not the stop symbol is a big hit when the variable display corresponding to the hold display A is performed. Therefore, the player can obtain a sense of expectation that the game may become a big hit due to a change in the color of the hold display A.

  In the hold notice executed at the start winning timing, there is a case where a character B appears and an effect of changing the display mode of the hold display A is executed. In addition, there may be a case where a pattern effect that changes the display mode of the hold display A by changing to the character B after the character A appears is executed. Further, there may be a case where an unsuccessful effect (gasse effect) pattern in which the color of the hold display A does not change even when the character A executes the action effect is executed.

  Thereafter, when the variable display based on the hold display A can be started (see FIG. 23C), the effect control CPU 120 displays the hold display A inside the hold box 5F when the change display is started. (See FIGS. 23D and 23E). The effect control CPU 120 erases the hold display A from the normal display area (first hold storage display area 5D).

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing changes in the display mode of the hold display before reach. When the variable display can be started (see FIG. 24A), the effect control CPU 120, when starting the variable display, holds the hold display corresponding to the variable display to be started (referred to as hold display A). Is displayed in the hold box 5F (see FIG. 24B). The effect control CPU 120 erases the hold display A from the normal display area (first hold storage display area 5D).

  Thereafter, before reaching reach, the effect control CPU 120 displays a predetermined character image 5a (character A) on a display screen (for example, in the vicinity of the holding box 5F) (see FIG. 24C). Then, the character A that has appeared performs an action effect that acts on the hold display A in the hold box 5F, and the color of the hold display A is changed to yellow or red by this action effect. After reaching reach, the final stop symbol is derived and displayed (see FIGS. 24D and 24E).

  In the hold notice executed before the reach, there is a case where the character B appears and an effect of changing the display mode of the hold display A is executed. In addition, there may be a case where a pattern effect that changes the display mode of the hold display A by changing to the character B after the character A appears is executed. Further, there may be a case where an unsuccessful effect (gasse effect) pattern in which the color of the hold display A does not change even when the character A executes the action effect is executed.

  FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing changes in the display mode of the hold display during the reach effect. When the variable display can be started (see FIG. 25A), the effect control CPU 120, when starting the variable display, holds the hold display corresponding to the variable display to be started (referred to as hold display A). Is displayed in the hold box 5F (see FIG. 25B). The effect control CPU 120 erases the hold display A from the normal display area (first hold storage display area 5D).

  At the time before reaching reach, the display mode of the hold display A does not change inside the hold box 5F (see FIG. 25C). Then, after reaching reach (see FIG. 25D), a super reach effect is started (see FIG. 25E).

  When the super reach effect is started, a small effect symbol is displayed in the upper left part of the display screen of the effect display device 5 so that the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are not used. Even if various effect images are displayed at the center of the other display surface, the player can recognize the contents of the effect symbol.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 displays a predetermined character image 5a (character A) on a display screen (for example, in the vicinity of the holding box 5F). The appearing character A executes an action effect (predetermined action) acting on the hold display A, and the color of the hold display A is changed to yellow or red by this action effect.

  In the hold notice that is executed during the reach effect, there is a case where the character B appears and the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display A is executed. Further, there may be a case where an unsuccessful effect (gasse effect) pattern in which the color of the hold display A does not change even when the character A executes the action effect is executed.

  Thus, even when the super reach effect is being executed, the effect effect that acts on the hold display A in the hold box 5F is executed, so that the player can change the display mode of the hold display A in the hold box 5F. It becomes easier to notice that the change has occurred, and it is possible to recognize that the hold notice has been executed.

  Further, the time during which the hold display is displayed in the hold box 5F is longer than the time during which the hold display is displayed in the normal display area (the first hold storage display area 5D or the second hold storage display area 5U). Therefore, when the hold display is displayed in the hold box 5F, the player can hold the hold by executing an effect that acts on the hold display in the hold box 5F when a predetermined character appears. It becomes easy to notice that the display mode of the hold display A in the box 5F has changed, and it is possible to recognize that the hold notice has been executed even if the execution time is short.

  It should be noted that by executing the action effect that acts on the hold display in the hold box 5F when a predetermined character appears, the display mode or action effect of the hold display is changed in accordance with the big hit expectation of the variable display. In any case, the player can improve his / her expectation in real time according to the degree of expectation of the big hit of the variable display. Moreover, by changing the display mode of the hold display during the variable display, the display mode of the hold display can be changed at a plurality of different timings such as before reach or during reach production, and the hold display is changed to the normal display area. Compared to a certain time, a large number of variations can be provided in the execution timing of the effect.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing changes in the display mode of the hold display during the reach effect. When the variable display can be started (see FIG. 26A), the effect control CPU 120, when starting the variable display, holds the hold display corresponding to the variable display to be started (referred to as hold display A). Is displayed in the hold box 5F (see FIG. 26B). The effect control CPU 120 erases the hold display A from the normal display area (first hold storage display area 5D).

  Thereafter, after reaching reach, a super reach effect is started (see FIG. 26C). When the super reach effect is started, the effect symbol is displayed as a small symbol in the upper left part of the display screen of the effect display device 5. Then, the effect control CPU 120 displays a predetermined character image 5a (character A) on a display screen (for example, in the vicinity of the holding box 5F).

  The character A that has appeared turns into a character B (see FIG. 26 (D)), and the transformed character B executes an action effect (predetermined action) that acts on the hold display A, and this action effect causes a hold display. The color of A is changed to yellow or red.

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a normal notice effect. When the variable display can be started (see FIG. 27A), the effect control CPU 120, when starting the variable display, holds the display corresponding to the variable display to be started (referred to as hold display A). Is displayed in the hold box 5F (see FIG. 27B). The effect control CPU 120 erases the hold display A from the normal display area (first hold storage display area 5D).

  Thereafter, at a predetermined time during the variable display, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect image 5c for the normal notice effect on the display screen (see FIG. 27C). An effect symbol is displayed as a small symbol in the upper left part of the display screen of the effect display device 5. Then, the normal notice effect is executed by changing the display mode of the effect image 5c (see FIG. 27D). Note that after reaching reach, the display of the effect image 5c is terminated (see FIG. 27E).

  In addition, the aspect of the normal notice effect illustrated in FIG. 27 is an example, and the notice effect of another aspect using an image, sound, LED, or the like can be executed. Moreover, you may make it select what to perform from several types of normal notice effects.

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing changes in the display mode of the normal notice effect and the hold display before reach. When the variable display can be started (see FIG. 28A), the effect control CPU 120, when starting the variable display, holds the hold display corresponding to the variable display to be started (referred to as hold display A). Is displayed in the hold box 5F (see FIG. 28B). The effect control CPU 120 erases the hold display A from the normal display area (first hold storage display area 5D).

  Thereafter, at a predetermined time during the variable display, the effect control CPU 120 displays the effect image 5c for the normal notice effect on the display screen (see FIG. 28C). An effect symbol is displayed as a small symbol in the upper left part of the display screen of the effect display device 5. Then, the effect control CPU 120 displays a predetermined character image 5a (character A) on a display screen (for example, in the vicinity of the holding box 5F).

  The appearing character A executes an action effect (predetermined action) acting on the hold display A, and the color of the hold display A is changed to yellow or red by this action effect. Then, the normal notice effect is executed by changing the aspect of the effect image 5c (see FIG. 28D). Note that after reaching reach, the display of the effect image 5c is terminated (see FIG. 28E).

  Thus, even if the normal notice effect is being executed, the effect effect that acts on the hold display A in the hold box 5F is executed, so that the player can change the display mode of the hold display A in the hold box 5F. It becomes easier to notice that the change has occurred, and it is possible to recognize that the hold notice has been executed.

  The effect control CPU 120 selects the specific character image 5a at a higher rate than when the change display based on the hold display that is the subject of the hold notice becomes a big hit, compared to the case where the game loses. For example, in the case of a big hit, the character B is selected at a higher rate than the character A. Further, the ratio of changing the display mode of the hold display varies depending on the difference in the character image 5a. For example, as will be described later, character A and character B have different ratios in which the final form after the change of the hold display is changed to red.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a predetermined character is displayed and an effect is performed, the final display mode of the hold display is changed to either “yellow” or “red”. The present invention is not limited to this, and when a predetermined character is displayed and an effect is performed, the final display mode of the hold display may be changed to a display mode of any color. . For example, when the character A appears, the final display mode of the hold display becomes “yellow”, and when the character B appears, the final display mode of the hold display becomes “red”. The final display mode of the type and the hold display may correspond to one to one.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the character image 5a is displayed and the effect is performed, there is a case where the hold notice of the unsuccessful pattern in which the display mode of the hold display does not change is executed. The display mode of the hold display may always be changed when the character image 5a is displayed and the effect is performed.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 executes the hold notice process (S800A), and then performs any one of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 5 is controlled, and the effect symbol variation display is realized. However, the control related to the effect symbol variation display synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is also the second. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special symbol is also executed in one effect control process.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S801).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S803): Control that stops the variation of the effect symbol and derives and displays the display result (stop symbol) based on the reception of the effect control command (design determination designation command) for instructing the stop of all symbols. I do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  Big hit display process (S804): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen (fanfare screen) for notifying the effect display device 5 of the occurrence of the big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (S805).

  In-round processing (S805): Display control during round is performed. If the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S807).

  Post-round processing (S806): Display control between rounds is performed. If the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (S805).

  Big hit end effect processing (S807): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the hold notice process (S800A). In the pending notice process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not there is an entry (storage area) in which the value of the undetermined flag is set to “1” in the winning determination result storage buffer 194A, that is, newly generated by the start winning It is determined whether or not there is a held storage (hold display) (S901). If there is no entry for which the value of the undetermined flag is set to “1”, the process proceeds to S918 described later. On the other hand, if there is an entry for which the value of the undetermined flag is set to “1”, the process proceeds to S902. In the hold notice process, it is determined whether or not the hold notice is executed for the hold display corresponding to the entry for which the value of the undetermined flag is set to “1”.

  In S902, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the initial display mode determination random number SR2-1 (see FIG. 22), and uses the random number and the winning display mode determination table (see FIG. 32A) to perform the initial display of the hold display. The display mode is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (A), the winning display mode determination table is a table used to determine the initial display mode (first display at the time of starting winning) of the hold display. In this winning display mode determination table, the type of the initial display mode of the holding display is determined depending on whether the determination result of the holding display to be determined (winning determination result designation command) corresponds to a big hit or a loss. Each determination value in (“blue”, “white”) is assigned.

  In this embodiment, when the determination result of the hold display to be determined is a big hit for each of “blue” and “white” which are the types of the initial display mode (winning display mode) of the hold display, A different judgment value is assigned to each of the cases that are lost. Specifically, when the determination result of the hold display to be determined is a big hit, 70 determination values are assigned to “blue” and 30 determination values are assigned to “white”. Assigned. In addition, when the determination result of the hold display to be determined is lost, 95 determination values are assigned to “blue”, and 5 determination values are assigned to “white”. Yes. That is, in this embodiment, the ratio of the initial display mode of the hold display being “blue” is high, but if the determination result of the hold display to be determined is a big hit, the initial display of the hold display The ratio at which the aspect becomes “white” is slightly increased.

  In the present embodiment, the initial display mode of the hold display is only two types of “blue” and “white”, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the initial display mode of the hold display is three types. Alternatively, the initial display mode of the hold display may be set as one type and the initial display of the hold display may always be performed in the same mode without using the winning display mode determination table.

  Next, in S903, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the entry to be determined is an entry in the first special figure holding storage unit of the winning determination result storage buffer 194A. Here, if the entry is in the first special figure hold storage unit, display is performed to add one hold display in the first hold storage display area 5D in the determined initial display mode (S904). On the other hand, if the entry is in the second special figure hold storage unit, a display for adding one hold display in the second hold storage display area 5U is performed in the determined initial display mode (S905).

  Next, in S906, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold notice determination limit flag for restricting the determination of the new execution of the hold notice is set. If the pending notice determination limit flag is set, “0” is set to the value of the undecided flag of the entry (S907), and the process proceeds to S918 described later. On the other hand, if the pending notice determination limit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S908. In this embodiment, when the execution of the hold notice is already determined, the hold notice determination limit flag is set, and no other new hold notice is determined to be executed.

  In S908, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the winning determination result storage buffer 194A and determines whether or not the latest winning determination result designation command corresponds to non-reach. Here, when the latest winning determination result designation command corresponds to non-reach, “0” is set to the value of the undetermined flag of the entry (S909), and the process proceeds to S918 described later. On the other hand, if the latest winning determination result designation command does not correspond to non-reach, the process proceeds to S910. In the present embodiment, the holding notice is not executed when the variation display of the effect symbol is non-reach.

  In S910, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the final display mode determination random number SR2-2 (see FIG. 22), and the hold notice is executed using the random number and the final display mode determination table (see FIG. 32B). In this case, the final display mode of the hold display is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (B), the final display mode determination table is a table for determining the final display mode (display after execution of the hold notice) of the hold display. In this final display mode determination table, the type of the final display mode of the hold display (depending on whether the determination result of the hold display to be determined (winning determination result designation command) corresponds to a big hit or a loss ( Each determination value in “no change”, “yellow”, “red”) is assigned.

  In the present embodiment, in the type of the final mode of the hold display, “no change” remains unchanged in the initial display state even after the hold notice is executed, and the display form of the hold display changes to yellow after the hold notice is executed. Different determination values are assigned to “Yellow” and “Red” in which the display mode of the hold display changes to red after execution of the hold notice. Specifically, when the determination result of the hold display to be determined is a big hit, 10 determination values are assigned to “no change” and 30 determination values are set to “yellow”. Are assigned, and 60 determination values are assigned to “red”. In addition, when the determination result of the hold display to be determined is lost, 60 determination values are assigned to “no change”, and 30 determination values are assigned to “yellow”. , “10” determination values are assigned to “red”. That is, in this embodiment, when the determination result of the hold display to be determined is a big hit, the ratio that the final display mode becomes “red” is high, and the determination result of the hold display to be determined is lost. In some cases, the rate at which the final display mode is “no change” is high.

  In this embodiment, when the final display mode of the hold display is determined using the final display mode determination table shown in FIG. 32B, the determination result of the hold display is different from the case where the determination result is a big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this. According to the initial display mode of the hold display determined using the winning display mode determination table shown in FIG. The final display mode determination ratio of the hold display in the final display mode determination table may be different. For example, when “white” is determined as the initial display mode of the hold display, the final display mode of the hold display is changed to “yellow” or “red” as compared to the case where “blue” is determined. You may make it raise a ratio. Furthermore, when “white” is determined as the initial display mode of the hold display, the final display mode of the hold display may always be changed to “yellow” or “red”.

  In this embodiment, the final display mode of the hold display includes only “yellow” and “red” including “no change”, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold display is not limited to this. Four or more types of final display modes may be provided. Alternatively, the final display mode of the hold display may be always performed in the same mode without using the final display mode determination table with the final display mode of the hold display as one type.

  Next, in S911, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the effect timing determination random number SR2-3 (see FIG. 22) and uses the random number and the effect timing determination table (see FIG. 32C) to determine whether the character is in the hold notice. The timing to appear and execute the action effect is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (C), the effect timing determination table is a table for determining the timing at which the character appears and the action effect is executed in the hold notice. In this embodiment, the “start winning prize timing” in which the character appears immediately after the start winning prize is executed and the action effect is executed, and the character appears before the change display corresponding to the hold display is started and the reach state is reached. The three execution timings of “Before reach” in which the character appears and the action effect is executed when the change display corresponding to the hold display is started and the reach effect is executed. Is provided. Then, each determination value at each execution timing is assigned depending on whether the determination result of the hold display to be determined (winning determination result designation command) corresponds to a big hit or a loss.

  Specifically, when the determination result of the hold display to be determined is a big hit, 10 determination values are assigned to the “start winning timing”, and 30 determinations are made to “before reach”. Determination values are assigned, and 60 determination values are assigned to “during reach production”. In addition, when the determination result of the hold display to be determined is lost, 60 determination values are assigned to “start winning prize timing” and 30 determination values are set to “before reach”. Ten determination values are assigned to “during reach production”. That is, in this embodiment, when the determination result of the hold display to be determined is a big hit, the ratio of the characters appearing and executing the action effect during “reach effect” is high, and the hold to be determined When the determination result of the display is lost, the rate at which the character appears at the “start-up timing” and the action effect is executed is high.

  In this embodiment, only three types of timing for executing the hold notice (the timing at which the character appears and the action effect is executed) are “start winning prize timing”, “before reach” and “during reach effect”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and four or more kinds of timings for executing the hold notice may be provided, and one kind of timing for executing the hold notice is provided at the same timing in the effect timing determination table. A hold notice may be executed.

  In this embodiment, the hold display is a pattern in which a hold notice is executed at the “start winning prize timing” displayed in the normal display area (first hold storage display area 5D or second hold storage display area 5U), and the hold Although the display is performed in the hold box 5F, the pattern in which the hold notice is executed in “Before reach” or “During reach effect” is illustrated using the same effect timing determination table. The present invention is not limited to this. A pattern in which a hold notice is executed at the “start winning timing” when the hold display is displayed in the normal display area, and a “reach” in which the hold display is displayed in the hold box 5F. Use the separate presentation timing determination table to determine the pattern for executing the hold notice in "Before" or "During Reach". It may be.

  In this embodiment, the type of the initial display mode of the hold display is determined based on whether the determination result of the hold display to be determined corresponds to the big hit or the loss based on the winning determination result designation command. Each determination value in the type of the final display mode of the hold display and the execution timing of the presentation is assigned, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the determination result of the hold display to be determined is determined at the time of winning a prize It is not necessary to use the determination result designation command. For example, the prefetch determination is executed for the hold memory, and the type of the initial display mode of the hold display and the type and effect of the final display mode of the hold display based on the prefetch determination. The execution timing may be determined.

  Next, in S912, the effect control CPU 120 extracts the character determination random number SR2-4 (see FIG. 22) and uses it for the action effect in the hold notice using the character determination table corresponding to the random number and the determined effect timing. Determine the character.

  As shown in FIG. 33, the character determination table for start winning timing (FIG. 33 (A)) used when it is decided to execute the hold notice at the start winning timing, and when it is decided to execute the hold notice before reaching. There are three types: a pre-reach character determination table (FIG. 33 (B)) to be used and a reach determination character determination table (FIG. 33 (C)) used when it is determined to execute the hold notice during the reach effect. Character determination table is provided.

  In each character determination table, a mode in which “Character A” appears and a “Character B” appear depending on whether the display mode at the time of winning (the initial display mode of the hold display) is “Blue” or “Yellow” And a mode of “characters A and B” in which the character A is transformed into B are provided. Each character mode is assigned a different determination value depending on whether the final display mode of the hold display is “no change”, “yellow”, or “red”.

  Specifically, in the start winning timing character determination table (FIG. 33A), the type of the display mode at the time of winning is “blue” and the final display mode of the hold display is “no change”. , 90 judgment values are assigned to “Character A”, 10 judgment values are assigned to “Character B”, and 0 judgment values are assigned to “Character A / B”. ing. Further, when the type of display mode at the time of winning is “blue” and the final display mode of the hold display is “yellow”, 70 determination values are assigned to “character A”, and “character B” 25 determination values are assigned to "", and five determination values are assigned to "characters A and B". In addition, when the type of display mode at the time of winning is “blue” and the final display mode of the hold display is “red”, 60 determination values are assigned to “character A”, and “character B” 30 determination values are assigned to "", and 10 determination values are assigned to "characters A and B".

  Further, in the character determination table for start winning timing (FIG. 33A), when the type of display mode at the time of winning is “white” and the final display mode of the hold display is “no change”, “character” 95 determination values are assigned to “A”, 5 determination values are assigned to “character B”, and 0 determination values are assigned to “character A · B”. In addition, when the type of display mode at the time of winning is “white” and the final display mode of the hold display is “yellow”, 60 determination values are assigned to “character A”, and “character B” 30 determination values are assigned to "", and 10 determination values are assigned to "characters A and B". When the winning display type is “white” and the final display mode of the hold display is “red”, 40 determination values are assigned to “character A”, and “character B” 40 determination values are assigned to "", and 20 determination values are assigned to "characters A and B".

  In the pre-reach character determination table (FIG. 33B), when the type of display mode at the time of winning is “blue” and the final display mode of the hold display is “no change”, “Character A 80 determination values are assigned to “Character B”, 20 determination values are assigned to “Character B”, and 0 determination values are assigned to “Character A · B”. In addition, when the type of display mode at the time of winning is “blue” and the final display mode of the hold display is “yellow”, 60 determination values are assigned to “character A”, and “character B” 30 determination values are assigned to "", and 10 determination values are assigned to "characters A and B". Further, when the type of display mode at the time of winning is “blue” and the final display mode of the hold display is “red”, 45 determination values are assigned to “character A”, and “character B” 35 determination values are assigned to "", and 20 determination values are assigned to "characters A and B".

  Further, in the pre-reach character determination table (FIG. 33 (B)), when the type of the display mode at the time of winning is “white” and the final display mode of the hold display is “no change”, “Character A 90 determination values are allocated to “Character B”, 10 determination values are allocated to “Character B”, and 0 determination values are allocated to “Character A / B”. Further, when the type of display mode at the time of winning is “white” and the final display mode of the hold display is “yellow”, 50 determination values are assigned to “character A”, and “character B” 35 determination values are assigned to "", and 15 determination values are assigned to "characters A and B". Further, when the type of display mode at the time of winning is “white” and the final display mode of the hold display is “red”, 30 determination values are assigned to “character A”, and “character B” Are assigned 45 determination values, and “characters A and B” are assigned 25 determination values.

  In addition, in the character determination table for reach effect (FIG. 33C), when the type of the display mode at the time of winning is “blue” and the final display mode of the hold display is “no change”, “character” 70 determination values are assigned to “A”, 30 determination values are assigned to “character B”, and 0 determination values are assigned to “character A · B”. Further, when the type of display mode at the time of winning is “blue” and the final display mode of the hold display is “yellow”, 50 determination values are assigned to “character A”, and “character B” 35 determination values are assigned to "", and 15 determination values are assigned to "characters A and B". Further, when the type of display mode at the time of winning is “blue” and the final display mode of the hold display is “red”, 35 determination values are assigned to “character A”, and “character B” 40 determination values are assigned to "", and 25 determination values are assigned to "characters A and B".

  Further, in the character determination table for reach effect (FIG. 33C), when the type of the display mode at the time of winning is “white” and the final display mode of the hold display is “no change”, 90 decision values are assigned to “A”, 10 decision values are assigned to “character B”, and 0 decision values are assigned to “character A · B”. Further, when the type of display mode at the time of winning is “white” and the final display mode of the hold display is “yellow”, 30 determination values are assigned to “character A”, and “character B” ”Is assigned to 50 characters, and 20 decision values are assigned to“ characters A and B ”. Further, when the type of display mode at the time of winning is “white” and the final display mode of the hold display is “red”, 15 determination values are assigned to “character A”, and “character B” 55 determination values are assigned to "", and 30 determination values are assigned to "characters A and B".

  In this embodiment, since 0 determination values are assigned to “characters A and B” in any character determination table, the character A that appeared in the hold notice changes to B. The final mode of the hold display always changes to “yellow” or “red”. Further, when character A appears in the hold notice, there is a high ratio that the final display of the hold display is “no change”, and when character B appears or character A changes to B, the hold display is made. The rate at which the final mode changes to “yellow” or “red” increases. Note that when the character A changes to B rather than the character B appears, the rate at which the final display of the hold display changes to “yellow” or “red” is higher. In other words, the rate at which the final form of the hold display changes differs depending on the type of character appearing in the hold notice.

  In addition, the rate of change to “red”, which is most likely to be a big hit in the hold display, is the character determination table before reach (FIG. 33B) rather than the start winning timing character determination table (FIG. 33A). ) Is higher, and the reach effect character determination table (FIG. 33C) is higher. That is, when a hold notice is executed during reach production, the hold display is more likely to change to “red” than at other timings. Further, the possibility that the hold display changes to “red” is higher when the display mode upon winning is “white” than when it is “blue”. That is, the rate at which the final mode of the hold display changes differs depending on the winning display mode (initial display mode) of the hold display.

  In the present embodiment, three types of “character A”, “character B”, and “character A / B” are provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the character Four or more types of modes may be provided, or the mode of action may be always performed using the same character without using the character determination table with one type of character mode. Moreover, you may make it provide the aspect of "no character" which does not make a character appear.

  Next, in S913, the effect control CPU 120 displays the hold notice pattern corresponding to each effect mode determined in S902, S910, S911, and S912 in the hold determination result storage buffer 194A (FIG. 10B). Store in the pattern storage area. If the execution of the hold notice is not determined (S906 described above is Y or S908 is Y), the hold notice pattern storage area is blank.

  FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a hold notice pattern stored in the process of S913. Each pattern of the advance notice includes a display mode at the time of winning display of the hold display at the time of starting winning (initial display mode), a display mode of holding display at the start winning timing, a display mode of holding display before reach, and a hold during reach effect It is set to correspond to each display mode of the display.

  In the example shown in FIG. 34, for example, “blue” is determined as the winning display mode in S902 described above, the final display mode is determined as “no change” in S910, and the start winning timing is determined as the effect timing in S911. When the character A is determined in S912, the “hold notice pattern 1” is the corresponding pattern.

  The “holding advance notice pattern 1” includes a display mode at the time of a winning display at the time of starting winning, a display mode of a holding display at the start winning timing, a display mode of a holding display before reach, and a hold display during reach production. The display modes are “blue”, “blue”, “blue”, and “blue”, and even if the character A appears at the start winning timing, the display mode of the hold display does not change.

  As another pattern, the “holding notice pattern 5” indicates a pattern in which the character A appears at the start winning timing and changes the holding display from “blue” to “yellow”. The “holding notice pattern 15” is a pattern in which the character A appears at the start winning timing and changes to the character B, and the holding display is changed from “blue” to “yellow”. Note that these hold notice patterns are merely examples, and there are other patterns, although not particularly shown, and the hold notice patterns corresponding to the determination results of the above-described effects are stored in the hold notice pattern storage area. .

  Further, in this embodiment, in the hold notice, the display mode of the hold display changes at any one of the three timings during the start winning timing, before reach, and during reach production. The present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode of the hold display is changed at a plurality of timings or at all timings among the three timings during the start winning timing, before the reach, and during the reach production. Also good.

  In addition, a plurality of hold displays are digested from the start winning timing, and at each shift timing at which the hold display is shifted, the display mode of the hold display is changed, and a predetermined character appears at each shift timing at which the hold display is shifted. The action effect may be executed. It should be noted that the degree of jackpot expectation may be different depending on which shift timing (number of shifts) the display mode of the hold display changes among the shift timings at which the hold display shifts.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 determines the display mode of the hold display at all times (at the start winning time, before the reach, and during the reach effect) before starting the variable display (for example, at the start winning prize). However, the mode until the variable display starts based on the winning determination result designation command is determined before the start of the variable display. The aspect of reach production) may be determined.

  In addition, when determining separately based on a predetermined ratio at the time of starting winning and before starting the variable display, the ratio of the timing at which the display mode of the hold display changes can be made different. Furthermore, before starting the variable display, the mode before reach and the mode during reach production may be determined separately based on a predetermined ratio. Even in that case, the ratio of the timing at which the display mode of the hold display changes can be varied.

  In this embodiment, the winning display mode determination table (FIG. 32A), the final display mode determination table (FIG. 32B), the effect timing determination table (FIG. 32C), and the character determination table (FIG. 32C). FIG. 33) is used to determine the pattern of the hold notice to be executed in the hold notice, but the present invention is not limited to this, and all patterns of the hold notice are registered in one table. In addition, the pattern of the hold notice to be executed in the hold notice may be determined using a table to which the determination value corresponding to each pattern is assigned.

  Next, in S914, the effect control CPU 120 sets the hold notice determination limit flag, sets “0” to the value of the undecided flag of the entry (S915), and proceeds to S916.

  In S916, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the pending notice pattern stored in the winning determination result storage buffer 194A (FIG. 10B) is an effect effect effect at the start winning timing, that is, the character at the start winning timing. Is determined to determine whether or not the pattern changes the display mode of the hold display. Here, in the case where the pattern of the pending notice is not a pattern in which an effect is produced at the start winning timing, the pending notice process is ended. On the other hand, in the case where the hold notice pattern is a pattern in which an effect is performed at the start winning timing, a first action effect execution process described later is executed (S917), and then the hold notice process is terminated. In the first effect production execution process, a process of executing an action effect (see FIG. 23) for displaying a character image and performing a predetermined action (display of a moving image) is performed.

  Further, in S918 that proceeds when the above-described S901 is N or S907 is N, the effect control CPU 120 is set with the first action effect executing flag indicating that the first action effect executing process is being executed. It is determined whether or not. Here, when the first action effect execution flag is not set, the hold notice process is ended. On the other hand, when the first action effect execution flag is set, the first action effect process is executed (S917), and the hold notice process is ended.

  In this embodiment, when the hold display is displayed in the initial display mode determined at the time of starting winning, and the hold notice is executed at the start winning timing, the hold display of the initial display mode is finally displayed after the action effect is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when it is determined to execute the hold notice at the start winning timing, the hold display is displayed in the final display form. An initial display may be performed. That is, the character may not perform the action effect and change the display mode of the hold display. It should be noted that an effect may be performed such that a character appears on hold when an action effect is executed at the start of display of the hold display, which is initially displayed in the final mode, or immediately before the display of the hold display.

  Next, the first action effect execution process will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the first action effect execution process. In the first action effect execution process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first action effect execution flag is set, that is, whether or not the action effect is started (S301). Here, when the first action effect execution flag is set, the process proceeds to S308. On the other hand, if the first action effect executing flag is not set, the process proceeds to S303, the first action effect executing flag indicating that the first action effect is being executed is set, and the action effect corresponds to the action effect. A value corresponding to the action effect period is set in the action effect period timer (S304).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the pending notice pattern storage area in the winning determination result storage buffer 194A (FIG. 10B) and stores the pending notice pattern and the execution timing (start prize timing). After the action effect process table corresponding to the action effect (effect in which the character appears and executes a predetermined action) is read and set (S305), the action effect process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is set. Start (S306). In this embodiment, the action effect process table corresponding to all combinations of the action effect modes (“character A”, “character B”, “character A · B”) is stored in the ROM 121 in advance. .

  The effect control CPU 120 produces effects according to the contents of the first process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1, etc.) of the set action effect process table. The control of the device (the effect display device 5 as the effect part, the game effect lamp 9 as the effect part, and the speakers 8L and 8R as the effect parts) is started (S307), and the action effect execution process ends.

  If the first action effect execution flag is set in S301, the process proceeds to S308, and the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the action effect process timer for changing the action effect process. . Then, the value of the action effect period timer for timing the end of the action effect period is decremented by 1 (S309).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the action effect period timer has timed out (S310). If the action effect period timer has not timed out, the process proceeds to S311. On the other hand, when the action effect period timer has timed out (value becomes 0), the first effect effect execution flag is cleared (S315), and the process proceeds to S316.

  In S316, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the pending notice pattern being executed changes the display mode of the hold display to “yellow” or “red” at the execution timing (start winning prize timing). To do. Here, when it is not a hold notice pattern that changes the display mode of the hold display at the execution timing (“no change”), the action effect process ends. On the other hand, in the case of a hold notice pattern that changes the display mode of the hold display at the execution timing, the display form of the hold display that is the subject of the hold notice is changed according to the stored hold notice pattern. Display (S317), and the action effect process ends.

  In S311, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the action effect process timer has timed out. If the action effect process timer has not timed out, the process proceeds to S314. On the other hand, when the action effect process timer has timed out, the action effect process data of the action effect is switched (S312). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the action effect process timer setting value set next in the effect effect process table in the process timer (S313).

  In S <b> 314, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data, input control execution data, and the like included in the next set action effect process data. The control state for the effect device (effect parts) is changed, and the action effect process ends.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) in the effect control process. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variation pattern reception flag is set (S811). If it is set, the flag is cleared (S812). Then, the effect control CPU 120 changes the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S801) (S813).

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 120 performs display control to move the hold display to the hold box 5F (S818). That is, the hold display is performed in the hold box 5F, and the hold display in the normal display area is reduced by one. In the winning determination result storage buffer 194A (FIG. 10B), when the first reserved storage number addition designation command is stored in the storage area “1-1”, the first reserved storage display area 5D. When the second reserved storage number addition designation command is stored in the storage area “2-1”, the reserved display in the second reserved storage display area 5U is decreased by 1.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 stores the reserved notice pattern storage area in the storage area (“1-1” or “2-1”) corresponding to the change display in the winning determination result storage buffer 194A (FIG. 10B). Is read out and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (S819).

  In addition, the effect control CPU 120 deletes the winning determination result designation command and the like stored in the storage area (“1-1” or “2-1”) corresponding to the variable display in the winning determination result storage buffer. Then, the contents of the winning determination result storage buffer are shifted (S820). That is, the contents of the lower storage areas (“1-2” to “1-4” or “2-2” to “2-4”) are shifted one by one to the upper storage area.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (S821).

  In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol according to the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command) (S822).

  FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the stop symbol (final stop symbol) of the effect symbol. In the example shown in FIG. 37, when the received display result designation command indicates a normal jackpot (when the received display result designation command is a display result 2 designation command), the effect control CPU 120 uses the stop design as a stop symbol. The combination of effect symbols in which the three symbols are even-numbered symbols (a stop symbol that usually reminds of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined. When the received display result designation command indicates a probable big hit (when the received display result designation command is a display result 3 designation command), the effect control CPU 120 uses 3 symbols as stop symbols as odd symbols (probability variation). The combination of effect symbols arranged in a stop symbol reminiscent of the occurrence of a big hit) is determined.

  When determining the jackpot symbol, the effect control CPU 120 extracts SR1-1 in the process of S821, and uses SR1-1 to stop the left middle right stop symbol (the symbol of the effect symbol with the left middle right symbol aligned). Determine the combination.

  In the case of a loss, a combination of effect symbols other than the above is determined. However, when a reach effect is involved, a combination of effect symbols in which two left and right symbols are aligned is determined.

  Specifically, for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines that SR1-1 to SR1-3 are determined when it is not determined to be out-of-order and is not determined to reach. The left symbol is extracted using SR1-1, the middle symbol is determined using SR1-2, and the right symbol is determined using SR1-3. If the determined left and right symbols match, the right symbol is shifted by one symbol. When it is decided to reach, SR1-1 to SR1-2 are extracted, the left and right symbols are determined using SR1-1, and the middle symbol is determined using SR1-2. If the determined left middle right symbol is a chance, for example, the left symbol is shifted by one symbol.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes a normal notice effect determination process for determining whether or not to execute the normal notice effect (S823).

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing normal notice effect determination processing. In the normal notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the display result of the effect symbol is a big hit symbol (S501). Note that whether or not the jackpot symbol is reached can be specified by the received display result designation command.

  When the display result of the effect symbol is a big hit symbol, the effect control CPU 120 determines the notice effect based on the random number for determining the normal notice effect and the table A in the normal notice effect determination table (executes the normal notice effect). (S502).

  The effect control CPU 120 determines the notice effect based on the normal notice effect determination random number and the table B in the ordinary notice effect determination table when the display result of the effect symbol does not become a big hit symbol (becomes a loss symbol). (Determining whether or not to execute the normal notice effect) is performed (S503).

  FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a normal notice effect determination table. In this embodiment, as the normal notice effect determination table, table A used when the display result of the effect symbol is a big hit symbol, and table B used when the display result of the effect symbol is out of sync There is.

  In addition, in the tables A and B, determination values (determination values relating to notification) according to the type of reach are set. Note that FIG. 39 also shows a determination value related to the absence of a notice, but a determination value related to not being notified may not be set.

  In step S502 and S503, the effect control CPU 120 extracts a normal notice effect determination random number, and determines a determination value (notice in accordance with the type of variation pattern (variation pattern read out in step S821) in the normal notice effect determination table. Determination value) and the normal announcement effect determination random number are determined to match, and if there is a matching determination value, it is determined to execute the normal notification effect.

  When it is decided to execute the normal notice effect (S504), the notice execution flag is set (S505).

  Returning to FIG. 36, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the effect pattern of the variation pattern and the notice effect (S824). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S825).

  In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, and sound number data 1). Control of various lamps and speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts is executed (S826). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 5, a command is output to the display control unit 123. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data that is referred to when the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 120 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 5 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values and presentation control execution data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation display time (variation time) of the variation display of the effect symbol. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 5 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the process table, and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value.

  It should be noted that the start timing of each action effect (character appearance timing) in the hold notice is described in the process table, and the effect control CPU 120 refers to the description of the process table to determine the start timing of each action effect. It is possible to grasp whether or not it has become.

  The process table shown in FIG. 40 is stored in the ROM of the effect control board 12. The process table is prepared according to each variation pattern and production type. That is, it is prepared according to each variation pattern, the aspect of the normal notice effect, and the like.

  Returning to FIG. 36, the CPU 120 for effect control sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command in the variation time timer (S827).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value indicating the effect symbol changing process (S802) (S829).

  FIG. 41 and FIG. 42 are flowcharts showing the effect symbol changing process (S802) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the values of the process timer and the variation time timer by 1 (S840A, S840B).

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (S841). If the timer has not expired, the flow shifts to S844. If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched. That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (S842). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect parts) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (S843).

  In S844, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold notice pattern to be executed in the variable display is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM. Here, if the pending notice pattern is not stored, the process proceeds to S861 described later. On the other hand, if the pending notice pattern is stored, the process proceeds to S845.

  In S845, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second action effect execution flag indicating that the second action effect execution process is being executed is set. Here, when the second action effect execution flag is set, a second action effect process (see FIG. 43) described later is executed (S850), and the process proceeds to S861 described later. On the other hand, if the second action effect execution flag is not set, the process proceeds to S846.

  In S846, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the stored reservation notice pattern is an effect effect pattern before reaching. If the pending notice pattern is not a pattern for effecting before reaching, the process proceeds to S848 described later. On the other hand, if the pending notice pattern is an effect effect effect before reach, the process proceeds to S847.

  In S847, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the description of the process table and determines whether it is the start timing of the effect effect before reach. Here, if it is the start timing of the effect before the reach, a second effect effect process (see FIG. 43) described later is executed (S850), and the process proceeds to S861 described later. On the other hand, if it is not the start timing of the effect before the reach, the process proceeds to S861 described later.

  In S848, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the description of the process table and determines whether it is the start timing of the effect effect during the reach effect. Here, when it is the start timing of the effect effect during the reach effect, a second effect effect process (see FIG. 43) described later is executed (S850), and the process proceeds to S861 described later. On the other hand, if it is not the start timing of the action effect during the reach effect, the process proceeds to S861 described later.

  In S861, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variable time timer has expired. If the variable time timer has timed out, the process proceeds to S863 described later. On the other hand, if the variable time timer has not expired, the process proceeds to S862.

  In S862, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a symbol confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set. If the symbol confirmation command reception flag is not set, the effect symbol changing process is terminated. On the other hand, if the symbol confirmation command reception flag is set, the process proceeds to S863.

  In S863, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold notice determination limit flag is set. If the pending notice determination limit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S866 described later. On the other hand, if the pending notice determination limit flag is set, the process proceeds to S864.

  In S864, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold notice pattern is stored in any of the hold notice pattern storage areas in the winning determination result storage buffer 194A (FIG. 10B). If the pending notice pattern is stored, the process proceeds to S866. On the other hand, if the pending notice pattern is not stored, the pending notice decision restriction flag is cleared (S865), and the process proceeds to S866.

  Note that when the pending notice determination limit flag is set and no pending notice pattern is stored in the pending notice pattern storage area, the pending notice pattern is stored from the winning determination result storage buffer 194A at the start of the change. In the state where is deleted, it is shown that the hold notice is executed in the variable display, and that it is immediately after the hold notice is executed. Then, since the execution of the hold notice has been completed, the hold notice determination limit flag is cleared in the process of S865 in order to make it possible to determine the execution of a new hold notice.

  In the case where there are a plurality of hold memories, when a hold notice pattern is stored in the hold notice pattern storage area in one entry, before the variable display corresponding to the entry is started, the hold notice decision limit is set. When the flag is set (S863; Y), the holding notice pattern is stored in any of the holding notice pattern storage areas (S864; Y). Therefore, the hold notice determination limit flag is set until the variable display corresponding to the entry storing the hold notice pattern is executed.

  Next, in S866, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803), and ends the effect symbol variation process.

  Next, the second action effect execution process will be described. FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the second action effect execution process. In the second action effect execution process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the second action effect execution flag is set, that is, whether or not the action effect is started (S401). Here, when the second action effect execution flag is set, the process proceeds to S408. On the other hand, if the second action effect execution flag is not set, the process proceeds to S403, the second action effect execution flag indicating that the second action effect is being executed is set, and corresponds to the action effect. A value corresponding to the action effect period is set in the action effect period timer (S404).

  Next, the production control CPU 120 refers to the pending notice pattern storage area in the winning determination result storage buffer 194A (FIG. 10B), and the stored pending notice pattern and the execution timing (before reach or The action effect process table corresponding to the action effect corresponding to the reach effect (the effect that the character appears and executes the predetermined action) is read and set (S405), and then the action of the selected process table in the process data 1 is set. The production process timer is started (S406). In this embodiment, the action effect process table corresponding to all combinations of the action effect modes (“character A”, “character B”, “character A · B”) is stored in the ROM 121 in advance. .

  The effect control CPU 120 produces effects according to the contents of the first process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1, etc.) of the set action effect process table. The control of the device (the effect display device 5 as the effect part, the game effect lamp 9 as the effect part, and the speakers 8L and 8R as the effect parts) is started (S407), and the action effect execution process ends.

  If the second action effect execution flag is set in S401, the process proceeds to S408, and the effect control CPU 120 decrements the value of the action effect process timer for changing the action effect process. . Then, the value of the action effect period timer for timing the end of the action effect period is decremented by 1 (S409).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the action effect period timer has expired (S410). If the action effect period timer has not timed out, the process proceeds to S411. On the other hand, if the action effect period timer has timed out (value becomes 0), the second action effect execution flag is cleared (S415), and the process proceeds to S416.

  In S 416, the effect control CPU 120 changes the display mode of the hold display to “yellow” or “red” at the execution timing (before reach or during reach effect) of the hold notice pattern being executed. Determine whether or not. Here, when it is not a hold notice pattern that changes the display mode of the hold display at the execution timing (“no change”), the action effect process ends. On the other hand, in the case of the hold notice pattern that changes the display mode of the hold display at the execution timing, the display form of the hold display in the hold box 5F is changed and displayed according to the stored hold notice pattern (S417). ), The action effect process ends.

  In S411, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the action effect process timer has timed out. If the action effect process timer has not timed out, the process proceeds to S414. On the other hand, when the action effect process timer has timed out, the action effect process data of the action effect is switched (S412). That is, the process timer is newly started by setting the next set action effect process timer set value in the action effect process table in the process timer (S413).

  In S414, the effect control CPU 120 is based on display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data, input control execution data, and the like included in the next set action effect process data. The control state for the effect device (effect parts) is changed, and the action effect process ends.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation stop process, the effect control CPU 120 performs control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol determined in the process of S822 in the effect symbol variation start process (see FIG. 36) (S871). If the symbol confirmation command reception flag is set, the symbol confirmation command reception flag is reset (S872).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not it is decided to make a big hit (S875). Whether or not it is decided to win is confirmed by, for example, a display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. In addition, it can also be confirmed whether it is determined to be a big hit by the determined stop symbol.

  Here, when it is determined to be a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the big win display process (S804) (S876). On the other hand, if it is not determined to be a big hit, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) (S877).

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the character display table shown in FIG. 33 indicates that the final display mode of the hold display is “no change”, “yellow”, “red” according to “character A”. Because the judgment values of the mode of "Character B" and the mode of "Character A / B" are different, the effect control CPU 120 holds when the effect effect in which "Character A" appears is executed. Pay attention to the type of action effect executed by the player because the ratio of changing the hold display in the box 5F to “red” is different from the case where the action effect of another aspect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest in changing the display mode of the hold display in the hold box 5F to the final display mode.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, by executing the effect mode of “Character A / B” in the action effect of the reservation notice, the character A transforms into the character B after the appearance of the character A. Since the effect of transforming into another type of character B may be executed after the effect in which A appears, the game entertainment can be enhanced.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, “Character A”, “Character B”, “Character A” is displayed depending on whether the display mode at the time of winning is “blue” or “yellow” in the character determination table shown in FIG. Since the determination value assigned to each action effect of “Characters A and B” is different, the player pays attention to the type of display mode of the hold display in the hold box 5F, so that the game entertainment can be enhanced. .

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the character determination table for start winning timing (FIG. 33A), the character determination table for reach before reaching (FIG. 33B), and the character determination table for reach effect (FIG. 33). 33 (C)) is provided, and when the same type of effect, for example, the effect in which the character A appears, is executed, the final determination is made according to the execution timing. Since the rate of change to the display mode is different, the player pays attention to the execution timing of the production, so that it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, in the effect timing determination table shown in FIG. 32 (C), the mode of “start winning timing” for changing the hold display displayed in the normal display area, and the hold in the hold box 5F. Due to the different judgment values assigned to the “before reach” and “during reach” modes that change the display, the player can display the hold display in the hold box 5F or the hold display in the normal area. Since the attention is paid to the display mode of the game, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, in the performance timing determination table shown in FIG. 32C, the determination values assigned to the “before reach” mode and the “under reach” mode correspond to big hits or loses. By being different depending on whether or not to perform, it is possible to make the player pay more attention to the hold display in the hold box 5F corresponding to the variable display being executed, and to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the production control CPU 120 restricts the decision to newly execute the hold notice when the hold notice determination limit flag is set in S906 of the hold notice process shown in FIG. The action effect to be executed is an action effect corresponding to a change in the display mode of the hold display in the hold box 5F or an action effect corresponding to a change in the display mode of the hold display displayed in the normal display area. It can be prevented that it is difficult to understand whether or not there is a decline in the entertainment interest.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the execution of the hold notice has already been decided in the hold notice process shown in FIG. 30 executed by the effect control CPU 120, the hold notice determination limit flag is set and another By not deciding to execute the hold notice, the action effect to be executed is an action effect corresponding to a change in the display mode of the hold display in the hold box 5F or the display of the hold display displayed in the normal display area. It can be prevented that it is difficult to understand whether the action effect corresponds to the change of the aspect, and the game entertainment is not lowered.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 sets the hold notice determination limit flag in S914 immediately after storing the hold notice pattern in S913 of the hold notice process shown in FIG. Whether the action effect to be executed is an action effect corresponding to a change in the display mode of the hold display in the hold box 5F or an action effect corresponding to a change in the display mode of the hold display displayed in the normal display area. Can be prevented from becoming unintelligible and deteriorating the game entertainment interest.

  In this embodiment, the start winning timing is taken as an example of “before the variable display is started”, but “before the variable display is started” may be before the variable display based on the start winning is started. For example, it is not limited to the start winning timing. For example, when the variable display is started based on the start winning that occurred before the start winning, or when the hold display is shifted in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U. May be.

  Moreover, you may make it change the ratio and time-saving frequency | count which transfer to a probability change state according to the timing of the display mode of a hold display.

  In the present embodiment, the first hold storage display area 5D, the second hold storage display area 5U, and the hold box 5F are displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 5, but the first hold storage display area 5D and the first hold storage display area 5D are displayed. The two hold storage display areas 5U may be realized by a display device different from the hold box 5F. For example, the hold box 5F is displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 5, but the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U are displayed on other display devices (for example, LED of each hold display). (Set) may be realized. Moreover, although the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U are displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 5, the hold box 5F may be realized by another display device.

  Further, the holding box 5F may be selectable from a plurality of types. In that case, according to the mode of the hold box 5F, the ratio of whether the display mode of the hold display changes before the change display is started or during the change display may be varied.

  Further, in this embodiment, four types of on-hold display modes of “blue”, “white”, “yellow”, and “red” are used, but the display mode of on-hold display may be two or less types, or 5 There may be more than one type.

  Further, in this embodiment, as the difference in the display mode of the hold display, the difference in color (“blue”, “white”, “yellow”, “red”) is taken as an example. Not limited to. The difference in the mode of the hold display may be realized by the difference in the shape of the hold display.

  In this embodiment, the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted, but one circuit for controlling the effect device is provided. You may mount on a board | substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 5 and the like is mounted and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 8L, 8R, etc.) are mounted. Alternatively, two substrates, the second effect control substrate, may be provided.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 100 directly transmits a command to the effect control CPU 120. However, the game control microcomputer 100 may be connected to another board (for example, the voice control shown in FIG. 3). The production control command is transmitted to a sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the board 13 and the lamp control board 14 or a circuit mounted on the sound control board 13 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp control board 14 However, it may be transmitted to the CPU 120 for effect control in the effect control board 12 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the sound / lamp board, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and further, the received command is directly or changed to a simplified command, for example, and transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 that controls the effect display device 5. You may make it do. Even in that case, the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 are similar to the case where the effect control CPU 120 performs display control in response to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 100 in the above embodiment. Alternatively, display control can be performed according to a command received from the sound / lamp board.

  Further, in this embodiment, the variation mode such as the variation time and the type of reach production and the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream (the production in which one or more symbols are temporarily stopped and re-varied during one variation display) are displayed. In order to notify the effect control CPU 120 of the change pattern to be shown, an example is shown in which one change pattern command is transmitted when the change is started, but the change pattern is notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. You may make it do. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 is the first command, such as the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream, the presence or absence of a sliding effect, etc. before reaching (so-called if not reaching) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop is transmitted, and the second command is a so-called “reach” when the reach is reached, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a redrawing effect. You may make it transmit the command which shows the variation time after a 2nd stop) and a variation aspect. In that case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display (variable display) based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. Note that the game control microcomputer 100 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 may select a specific change mode executed at each timing. When two commands are transmitted, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer A second command may be sent (in interrupt). Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to such an example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern with two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of a gaming machine. For example, a predetermined number of balls are encapsulated inside the gaming machine so that they can be circulated, and a rental request by a player Also in so-called enclosed game machines, the number of balls lent out according to the number of prizes and the number of prize balls awarded according to a prize is added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted and stored. The present invention is applicable. In these enclosed game machines, not the game ball but points and points are given to the player, so these points and points assigned correspond to the game value.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which launches a game ball from the downward direction rather than a game area | region with the hitting ball launcher was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, For example, the said hitting ball launcher is set to the pachinko gaming machine 1 The game ball may be launched from above the game area by providing it above the game area.

  In the above embodiment, the character determination table is provided with three types of character modes of “Character A”, “Character B”, and “Character A / B”. Although the display mode is set to “no change”, “yellow”, or “red”, the present invention is not limited to this, and the character mode and the final mode of the hold display are a pair. 1 may be used. For example, in a modified example, when the final mode of the hold display is “yellow”, “Character A” must appear in the action effect of the hold notice, and when the final mode of the hold display is “red”, “Character B” may be allowed to appear in the notice effect. That is, the final mode of the hold display may be uniquely associated with each character in the character determination table.

  Further, in the modified example, when the final mode of the hold display is “yellow”, “Character A” must appear in the action effect of the hold notice, and when the final mode of the hold display is “red”, the hold mode By making “Character B” appear in the action effect of the advance notice, the player pays attention to the type of character of the action effect executed by the player. Therefore, the display mode of the hold display in the hold box 5F is any type. It is possible to enhance the interest in changing to the final display mode.

  Further, in the modification, the final display mode of the hold display corresponding to each character is uniquely associated. For example, when a blue character appears, the hold display changes to blue (color) ), Or when the large character comes out, the hold display is greatly changed, and when the small character comes out, the hold display is changed small (the size corresponds). It may be the one that changes the hold display to the shape corresponding to the item that the character has (thing that is related to narrative, that is related to conceptuality, or that is related to nature) .

  The “change-corresponding effect” of the present invention is an effect that is executed when the display mode of the hold display (including the hold display of the normal display area) in the hold box 5F changes, and the display of the hold display An effect that informs (suggests) the player that the aspect changes. Note that the “change response effect” is not limited to an effect that is executed at exactly the same timing as when the display mode of the hold display changes, but is executed within a predetermined period before or after the change of the display mode of the hold display. It may be a production. That is, any effect may be used as long as the display mode of the hold display changes from now on, or an effect that notifies (suggests) the player that the display has already changed. In addition, the change-corresponding effect may be not only an effect effect (moving image) in which the character performs a predetermined action, but also a character image (still image) as shown in the above embodiment. In addition, the change corresponding effect is exemplified as an effect in which a predetermined character changes the color as the display mode of the hold display, but other effects are possible as long as the change indication of the display mode of the hold display is notified (implied). An aspect may be sufficient and the shape of a hold display, a magnitude | size, etc. may be changed. In addition, an effect of temporarily concealing the hold display may be executed as a change-corresponding effect at the timing when the display mode of the hold display changes, or before and after the timing.

  In addition, the “change response effect” of the present invention may be another aspect as long as the effect is executed in response to a change in the display mode of the hold display. In the embodiment, a predetermined character appears on the display screen of the effect display device 5 as an effect mode of the hold notice, and an action effect that acts on the hold display is performed in response to a change in the display mode of the hold display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this, and as an effect mode for holding notice, a speaker other than the effect using an image is used. The effect of the aspect using the audio | voice output from other aspects, and the effect of the other aspect using LED etc. can be performed. Moreover, you may make it select suitably the production | presentation aspect to perform from multiple types of production | presentation aspects.

  Further, in the above embodiment, as a plurality of types of action effects, a pattern of unsuccessful effects that does not change the color of the on-hold display even when the character appears and the action effects are executed is included. It is not limited, and the hold display may always change when the action effect (change response effect) is executed. That is, there may be no pattern of unsuccessful effects in the action effects of the above embodiment, and it may be possible to always notify the player that execution of the action effects changes the display mode of the hold display. .

  Moreover, in the said Example, the "2nd change corresponding | compatible effect" of this invention which changes the display mode of the hold display displayed on a normal display area (1st hold memory display area 5D or 2nd hold memory display area 5U). And the display mode of the hold display in the hold box 5F is the same as the “first change response effect” of the present invention, and the same three types of action effects (“character A”, “character B”, “character A / B”) However, the present invention is not limited to this. As the “first change response effect” and the “second change response effect” of the present invention, different action effects are provided. You may make it perform. In addition, when a plurality of types of action effects are executed in each of the “first change response effect” and the “second change response effect” of the present invention, a part of the plurality of types of effect effects is displayed as “ The “first change response effect” and the “second change response effect” are executed in common, and the other types of action effects are individually provided for the “first change response effect” and the “second change response effect”. It may also be executed.

  Moreover, although the said example has illustrated the aspect in which the said character A transforms into the character B after the character A appears, this invention is not limited to this, The transformation destination of the character A is plural. There may be various types, and after the character A appears, the character A may be transformed into another character C, or the character A may be transformed into the character B and then transformed into the character A again. There may be.

  Moreover, in the said Example, the display mode of the hold display displayed on the hold box 5F as a change corresponding | compatible effect from the 1st normal mode (a blue or white round display in a present Example) which is a display mode at the time of winning. Although the mode changed to the first special mode (yellow or red round display in the present embodiment) which is the final display mode is illustrated, the change corresponding effect in the present invention is the shape of the display mode of the hold display, Any production that changes at least part of the size, color scheme, etc. may be used. Similarly, the second normal mode which is the display mode at the time of winning of the hold display displayed in the normal display area (the first hold storage display area 5D or the second hold storage display area 5U) and the second special mode which is the final display mode. The aspect may also be an effect that changes at least part of the shape, size, color scheme, etc., among the display forms of the hold display.

  Moreover, in the said Example, the 1st normal mode which is the display mode at the time of winning of the hold display displayed on the hold box 5F, and a normal display area (1st hold memory display area 5D or 2nd hold memory display area 5U) Although the second normal mode which is the display mode at the time of winning of the hold display displayed on the screen is illustrated in the same display mode (blue or white round display in this embodiment), the present invention is However, the present invention is not limited to this. At least a part of the winning display of the hold display displayed in the hold box 5F and the winning display of the hold display displayed in the normal display area are different. For example, the shape may be different, the size may be different, or the color may be different.

  Moreover, in the said Example, the 1st special mode as the last display mode in the hold display displayed on the hold box 5F, and the 2nd special mode as the final display mode in the hold display displayed on a normal display area are included. In the present embodiment, the display is shown in the same display mode (yellow or red round display in this embodiment), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, the final display mode of the hold display displayed in the hold box 5F and the final display mode of the hold display displayed in the normal display area may be at least partially different. Any of different ones, different sizes, and different color schemes may be used.

  In addition, the first normal mode which is the display mode at the time of winning of the hold display displayed in the hold box 5F and the second normal mode which is the display mode at the time of winning of the hold display displayed in the normal display area are these shapes. , Size, color scheme, etc. may all be different. The first normal mode of the hold display displayed in the hold box 5F and the first normal mode of the hold display displayed in the normal display area are all different in shape, size, color scheme, etc. As an example, for example, the second normal mode of the hold display displayed in the normal display area is a treasure box, and the first normal mode of the hold display displayed in the hold box 5F is a display of gems taken out of the treasure box. In this way, the first normal mode of the hold display displayed in the hold box 5F is the display associated with the hold display displayed in the normal display area, or the display related to the first normal mode of the hold display. (Those related to narrative, conceptual related, or related nature).

  Similarly, the first special mode which is the final display mode of the hold display displayed in the hold box 5F and the second special mode which is the final display mode of the hold display displayed in the normal display area are these shapes, The size, color scheme, etc. may all be different. The first special mode of the hold display displayed in the hold box 5F is the display associated with the hold display displayed in the normal display area, or the display related to the second special mode of the hold display (the narrative is Related, conceptual related, nature related).

  Moreover, in the said Example, the display mode of the hold display displayed on the hold box 5F as a variable display corresponding | compatible display change means is the 1st special mode as a final display mode (a yellow or red round display in a present Example). ) To change the display mode of the hold display as the hold display changing means to the second special mode (yellow or red round display in this embodiment) as the final display mode similar to the first special mode. Although the form is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special mode as the final display mode of the hold display displayed in the hold box 5F and the hold display displayed in the normal display area The second special mode as the final display mode may be at least partially different. For example, the second special mode may be any of different shapes, different sizes, different color schemes, and the like. There. Moreover, all of these shapes, sizes, color schemes, and the like may be different.

  In the present embodiment, the variable display based on the reserved memory of the second special symbol is preferentially executed among the reserved memories of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the variable display may be performed in the order of winning in the reserved storage of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In addition, a plurality of hold displays (hold storage) are digested from the start winning timing, and at each shift timing at which these hold displays are shifted, the display mode of the hold display can be changed, and a predetermined shift timing at which the hold display is shifted. The character may appear and the action effect may be executed. In that case, by performing variable display in order of winning in the storage of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, it is possible to increase the number of stored storage to increase the number of shifts, and in the middle of the shift Even when there is a new starting prize, the change display order of the hold display can be appropriately changed because the order of the variable display with respect to the hold storage is not changed.

  In the embodiment, when the variable display is started, the hold display corresponding to the change display is displayed in the hold box 5F in the same manner as the hold display displayed in the normal display area. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold display displayed in the hold box 5F is the same as the hold display displayed in the normal display area as long as the display mode represents the variable display. It may not be an aspect. For example, when the hold display displayed in the normal display area is a round display, the hold display may be transformed into a predetermined character after moving into the hold box 5F.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the execution of the hold notice has already been decided in the hold notice process shown in FIG. 30 executed by the effect control CPU 120, the hold notice determination limit flag is set, and another new hold is made. Although the execution of the advance notice is not determined, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the execution of the advance notice is already decided, another new advance notice will be executed. By executing the control so that the execution timing of the pending advance notice for which the execution has been newly determined and the execution timing of the advance notice for which the execution has already been determined are not simultaneously performed, both hold advance notices are executed. However, it may be prohibited (restricted) to simultaneously execute both holding notices. For example, the display mode of the hold display displayed in the normal display area may be changed when the next change is started after the change of the display mode of the hold display in the hold box 5F.

  Furthermore, even when the execution of the hold notice is already determined, in the case where the execution of a new hold notice is determined, the action effect in which the character appears in one hold notice is executed. In other hold notices, only the display mode of the hold display may be changed without the character appearing (without executing the effect).

  Further, in the embodiment, in the hold notice, the display mode of one hold display changes at any one timing among the three timings during the start winning timing, before reach, and during reach production. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode of the one hold display may change at a plurality of timings. For example, when the initial display mode of the hold display displayed in the normal display area is “white”, the display mode of the hold display is changed to “yellow” in the normal display area, and the hold display is changed to the hold box. It may change to “red” when displayed in 5F.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the determination whether or not to execute the hold notice is made at the start winning prize, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode of the hold display is a normal display. Whether or not to hold the hold notice to be changed in the region is determined at the start winning prize, and whether or not to hold the hold notice to change the hold display in the hold box 5F is determined at the start of the change. Also good. That is, it may be determined at a plurality of timings whether or not to hold the hold notice. Even in this case, when the execution of one pending notice has already been determined, it is desirable to limit the decision to execute another pending notice.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 4A 1st special symbol display 4B 2nd special symbol display 5 Production display device 100 Game control microcomputer 120 Production control CPU

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and controls a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is displayed as a display result,
With respect to variable display of the identification information that has not yet been started, a hold storage means that can be stored as a hold storage;
A hold display means for displaying a hold display corresponding to each hold storage stored in the hold storage means;
Variable display corresponding display means for displaying the hold display corresponding to the variable display as the variable display corresponding display in the first normal mode when starting the variable display of the identification information;
Variable display corresponding display changing means capable of changing the display mode of the variable display corresponding display from the first normal mode to the first special mode when variable display of the identification information is performed;
A hold display changing means capable of changing the display mode of the hold display from the second normal mode to the second special mode;
First change corresponding effect executing means capable of executing a first change corresponding effect corresponding to the change when the display mode of the variable display corresponding display changes;
A second change corresponding effect executing means capable of executing a second change corresponding effect corresponding to the change when the display mode of the hold display changes;
Restriction means for restricting simultaneous execution of the first change response effect executed by the first change response effect execution means and the second change response effect executed by the second change response effect execution means;
A gaming machine comprising:

Images