JP6085702B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, gaming machines that perform variable display (for example, variable display of decorative symbols) and can be controlled to a specific state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player are known.

  As such a gaming machine, for example, in Patent Document 1, a specific display (held display in Patent Document 1) displayed when variable display is held is changed from a normal mode to a special mode (a character image in Patent Document 1). 11 is displayed, and then the game machine is changed to another display mode (special display mode in Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-357878 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the player pays attention to the special aspect to some extent, but it has been desired to focus attention on the special aspect and improve the interest of the game.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that has improved the fun of gaming.

(1) (1-1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes:
On a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that performs variable display (for example, variable display of special symbols or decorative symbols) and can be controlled to a specific state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player There,
Hold storage means for storing information relating to variable display as hold information (for example, a first special figure hold storage unit or a second special figure hold storage unit);
Specific display means (for example, the first hold display area 5Ha, the second hold display area 5Hb, or the current time) that displays a specific display (for example, a hold display symbol) based on the hold information being stored in the hold storage means An image display device 5 that displays a hold display symbol in the display area 5Hc),
Display mode control means for controlling the display mode of the specific display (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for controlling the display color of the hold display symbol),
The display mode control means can change the display mode of the specific display (for example, change the display color of the hold display symbol),
The display mode of the specific display includes a normal mode (for example, blue), a special mode (for example, white and gray) that is different from the normal mode, and a notice mode (not shown) that is different from the normal mode and the special mode ( For example, yellow, green, red, and iridescent)
When the display mode of the specific display is the special mode at the end, the ratio controlled to the specific state is lower than when the display mode is the normal mode at the end (for example, the configuration 47).
The display mode control means includes
The display mode of the specific display is changed to the notice mode at a higher rate when the display mode of the specific display is the special mode than when the normal mode is the normal mode (for example, each of FIGS. From the total value (or average value) of the determination ratios of the hold display pattern and the all-period hold display pattern including the pattern that changes from the blue color to the display color of the notice mode in the hold display pattern decision table and each all-period hold display pattern decision table Also, the total value (or the average value) of the determination ratio of the hold display pattern including the aspect that changes from gray or white to the display color of the notice mode and the hold display pattern for the whole period is higher).
When the display mode of the specific display is changed to the special mode, any one of a plurality of types of action effects that change the display mode can be executed, and when the specific state is controlled and the specific state The ratio of which of the plurality of types of action effects is executed among the plurality of kinds of action effects (for example, the configuration 33),
The notice mode includes a mode in which the degree of expectation controlled to the specific state is higher than the normal mode and the special mode (see, for example, FIG. 23).
It is characterized by that.
(1-2) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is:
On a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that performs variable display (for example, variable display of special symbols or decorative symbols) and can be controlled to a specific state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player There,
Hold storage means for storing information relating to variable display as hold information (for example, a first special figure hold storage unit or a second special figure hold storage unit);
Specific display means (for example, the first hold display area 5Ha, the second hold display area 5Hb, or the current time) that displays a specific display (for example, a hold display symbol) based on the hold information being stored in the hold storage means An image display device 5 that displays a hold display symbol in the display area 5Hc),
Display mode control means for controlling the display mode of the specific display (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for controlling the display color of the hold display symbol),
The display mode control means can change the display mode of the specific display (for example, change the display color of the hold display symbol),
The display mode of the specific display includes a normal mode (for example, blue), a special mode (for example, white and gray) that is different from the normal mode, and a notice mode (not shown) that is different from the normal mode and the special mode ( For example, yellow, green, red, and iridescent)
The display mode control means includes
The display mode of the specific display is changed to the notice mode at a higher rate when the display mode of the specific display is the special mode than when the normal mode is the normal mode (for example, each of FIGS. From the total value (or average value) of the determination ratios of the hold display pattern and the all-period hold display pattern including the pattern that changes from the blue color to the display color of the notice mode in the hold display pattern decision table and each all-period hold display pattern decision table Also, the total value (or the average value) of the determination ratio of the hold display pattern including the aspect that changes from gray or white to the display color of the notice mode and the hold display pattern for the whole period is higher).
When the display mode of the specific display is the special mode, the special mode is changed to the notice mode by the end at a higher rate than the rate at which the special mode is not changed to the other display mode (for example, (See the hold display patterns in FIGS. 25 to 44)
When the display mode of the specific display is changed to the special mode, any one of a plurality of types of action effects that change the display mode can be executed, and when the specific state is controlled and the specific state The ratio of which of the plurality of types of action effects is executed among the plurality of kinds of action effects (for example, the configuration 33),
The notice mode includes a mode in which the degree of expectation controlled to the specific state is higher than the normal mode and the special mode (see, for example, FIG. 23).
It is characterized by that.

  According to said structure, since a player pays more attention to a special aspect by paying attention to which action effect changed to a special aspect, the interest of a game improves.

(2) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to another example
Execute variable display (for example, variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols) to derive the display results, and determine specific display results (for example, special symbols and jackpot combinations that will become big hit symbols) as the display results A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that is in a specific state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when a decorative design or the like is derived,
Hold storage means for storing hold information for variable display that has not yet been started (for example, the first special figure hold storage unit and the second special figure hold storage unit);
Hold display means (for example, hold display symbols in the first hold display area 5Ha and the second hold display area 5Hb) for displaying a hold display (for example, a hold display pattern) corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage means. Image display device 5 for displaying
Display mode control means for controlling the display mode of the hold display (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for controlling the display color of the hold display symbol),
The display mode control means can change the display mode of the hold display (for example, change the display color of the hold display symbol),
The display mode of the hold display includes a normal mode (for example, blue color), a special mode (for example, white and gray) different from the normal mode, and a notice mode (for example, different from the normal mode and the special mode). For example, yellow, green, red, and iridescent)
The display mode control means changes the display mode of the hold display to the notice mode at a higher rate when the display mode of the hold display is the special mode than when the display mode is the normal mode (for example, In each hold display pattern determination table of FIG. 25 to FIG. 44, the notice mode from gray or white rather than the total value (or average value) of the determination ratio of the hold display pattern including the pattern that changes from blue to the display color of the notice mode. The total value (or average value) of the percentages of the hold display pattern including the aspect that changes to the display color of each)
When the display mode of the hold display is changed to the special mode, any one of a plurality of types of action effects that change the display mode can be executed, and the specific state is not reached when the specific state is entered. Depending on the case, the ratio of which action effects to be executed among the plurality of kinds of action effects is made different (for example, the configuration 33).
It is characterized by that.

  According to said structure, since a player pays more attention to a special aspect by paying attention to which action effect changed to a special aspect, the interest of a game improves.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The display mode control means is capable of not changing the display mode of the specific display or the hold display in spite of executing the action effect (for example, the configuration 34).
You may do it.

  According to said structure, since a player pays attention to an effect production, the interest of a game improves.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The display mode control means has a different ratio between when the third action effect of the plurality of types of effect effects is executed and when the fourth action effect different from the third action effect is executed. Changing the display mode of the specific display or the hold display after changing to the special mode (for example, the configuration 35),
You may do it.

  According to said structure, since a player pays attention to an effect production, the interest of a game improves.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The display mode control means changes to the special mode when executing a third action effect among the plurality of types of action effects and when executing a fourth action effect different from the third effect effect. The display mode of the specific display or the hold display after the change is changed to another display mode (for example, when the display mode of the specific display is white, it is specified such as blue, gray, yellow, green, red, and rainbow color). When the display mode of the display is gray, the display mode of the specific display is changed (for example, blue, white, yellow, green, red, rainbow, etc.) so that the selection ratio is different (for example, , Configuration 36, etc.),
You may do it.

  According to said structure, since a player pays attention to an effect production, the interest of a game improves.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
The display mode control means operates at a different rate when the display mode of the specific display or the hold display is changed from the normal mode and when the display mode of the specific display or the hold display is changed from the special mode. Performing the production (for example, the configuration 37),
You may do it.

  According to said structure, an effect production can be performed suitably and the interest of a game improves.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
The display mode control means changes the display mode of the specific display or the hold display at any of a plurality of timings, and changes the display mode of the specific display or the hold display when a game medium enters the start area. To determine the timing (for example, configuration 6),
You may do it.

  According to said structure, determination of the timing which changes the display mode of a specific display or a hold display can be facilitated.

(8) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (7),
Variable display pattern determining means for determining a variable display pattern for variable display to be executed;
The display mode control means can execute the effect during execution of variable display, and the effect mode of the effect is different or the effect is different according to the variable display pattern of the variable display. Executing the effect (for example, configuration 7),
You may do it.

  According to said structure, the display aspect of a specific display or a hold display can be changed in a suitable aspect.

(9) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (8),
The display mode control means can change the display mode from the special mode to a specific display mode only when the display mode of the specific display or the hold display is the special mode (for example, Configuration 8 etc.),
You may do it.

  According to said structure, since a player pays attention by a special aspect, the interest of a game improves.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the example of the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine of FIG. It is a figure showing an example of main production control commands. 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 figure which shows random number values MR1-4. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the variation category determination table for big hits. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the fluctuation | variation category determination table for loss. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing explaining the relationship between an example of the effect control command received by the effect control board side, and an example of the processing content performed by command analysis processing according to the received effect control command. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the command buffer at the time of a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pending | holding display setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of a shape of the hold display symbol according to production mode. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode of a hold display symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example, such as a change timing of a hold display symbol. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a holding | maintenance display pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a holding | maintenance display pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a holding | maintenance display pattern determination table. 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It is a figure which shows the structural example of a holding | maintenance display pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a holding | maintenance display pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a holding | maintenance display pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a holding | maintenance display pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a holding | maintenance display pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a holding | maintenance display pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a holding | maintenance display pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a holding | maintenance display pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a holding | maintenance display pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a notification buffer. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a notice effect execution decision table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an effect production execution determination table. It is an example of the example of a structure of the corresponding table for determining a reference table based on a fluctuation pattern and the color of the current hold display symbol. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a reference table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect image. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect image. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect image. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect image. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect image. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect image. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a whole period holding | maintenance display pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect image. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect image.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. 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 device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions 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 device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. Thereafter, the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special figure game. The confirmed special symbol may be different from the special symbol displayed during variable display.

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns (a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off as appropriate) may be included as 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 is different. What is necessary is just to be preset as a special symbol. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

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

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. Note that the confirmed decorative design may be different from the decorative design displayed during variable display. For example, a decorative pattern other than the scrolled decorative pattern may be a confirmed decorative pattern.

  As described above, on the screen of the image display device 5, the special symbol game (also referred to as the first special symbol game) using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device. Synchronized with a special figure game using the second special figure in 4B (also referred to as a second special figure game), a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified by each is performed, and a fixed decoration that is a variable display result The symbol is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern 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 displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area 5H is arranged. In the display area 5H, a hold storage display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (the special figure hold storage number) in an identifiable manner is performed. The variable display suspension corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball enters the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable ball apparatus 6B (for example, It is generated based on the start winning by passing. That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows 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 this embodiment, the same number of symbols as in the variable display that is being held (in this embodiment, such as a circle mark, a square mark, etc., hereinafter also referred to as a hold display symbol) is displayed as the hold storage display. By doing. One hold display symbol corresponds to one variable display held. As will be described later, the fact that the variable display is held (the hold display symbol is displayed) means that the hold data extracted at the time of starting winning is stored in the first or second special figure hold storage unit. Therefore, the hold display symbol is also displayed in correspondence with the hold data extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in the first or second special figure hold storage unit. The variable display and data held on hold are also called hold storage. The held variable display corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is represented by the hold display symbol displayed in the left area (first reserved display area) toward the display area 5H. The held variable display corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is represented by the hold display design displayed in the area on the right side (second reserved display area) in the display area 5H.

  For example, the start condition of the special figure game (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is established by the occurrence of the first start prize where the game ball enters the first start prize opening. If the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not established, the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by one (increment) And the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when a second start prize is entered in which a game ball enters the second start prize opening, a special figure game start condition (second start condition) using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. If the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by one (increment) And the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the hold data (holding memory) is digested, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the second When the execution of the special figure game using the special figure is started, the hold data (hold memory) is digested, and the second special figure hold memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement). When the hold data is digested, the corresponding hold display symbol is deleted. Moreover, when the other hold display symbols are displayed in the display area in which the erased hold display symbols are displayed in the first hold display area and the second hold display area, the displayed hold display. For example, the symbol is shifted to the left display position (including the display position where the erased hold display symbol was displayed).

  The variable special display reserved memory number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number is also referred to as a total reserved 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).

  You may make it provide the indicator which displays the number of special figure holding | maintenance memory with the display area 5H instead of the display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold indicator 25A for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the display area 5H. And a second hold indicator 25B. 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. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED). Here, the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are displayed according to the number of lighted LEDs.

  Below the image 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 is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided and a second start winning opening is formed.

  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 ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the gaming ball does not enter the second start winning opening. To. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the on state, so that the game ball can enter the second start winning opening. Put it in a state. Note that the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter the second start winning opening, while the expanded opening state when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. However, it may be configured so that the game ball is difficult to enter. As described above, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B has the first variable state (easy entry state) such as an open state or an expanded open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning port, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter. It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state (state where entry is difficult (including entry impossible)) such as a state or a normally open state where entry is difficult. The first variable state may be a state in which the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening as compared with the second variable state.

  A game ball that has 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. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a 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 (prize game media), and the first special figure holding memory number is predetermined. If it is less than the upper limit (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 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 less than a predetermined upper limit value. In this case, 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. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball 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 big prize opening door is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and the game ball enters the big winning opening (for example, Cannot pass). On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become. In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball can easily enter and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and is disadvantageous for the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot enter the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball is difficult to enter the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has entered 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, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when a game ball enters the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, when a gaming ball enters another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out. 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, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to obtain the winning ball by making the gaming ball enter the special prize winning port, and the game is more than the first state. The second state is disadvantageous to the person.

  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 device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. An ordinary symbol (also called “ordinary diagram” or “ordinary diagram”) that is identification information is displayed variably (variably displayed). Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose holding indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and is formed in a passing gate 41 formed in a gaming area (a gaming ball can be passed by a predetermined member. The passing of the gaming ball is illustrated in FIG. ) Is displayed by the gate switch 21.) The number of ordinary reserved storages as the number of effective passing balls that have passed is displayed.

  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 left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, 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. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 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.

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

  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, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back of the game board or the like 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 directed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special figure game, a function of receiving a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12 and the like. It has a function of outputting and transmitting a control command (such as an effect control command described later) as an example of information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 and controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control. The main board 11 also has a function of controlling the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the universal hold indicator 25C, etc., and displaying various reserved memory numbers.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals (detection signals indicating that the passage or entry of game media has been detected (the switch is turned on)) from various switches for detecting game balls, and the game control microcomputer 100. Transmit to. The solenoid circuit 111 receives a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100, a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory, or a solenoid for a grand prize opening door. 82.

  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 receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the on / off operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. A function of causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on a signal (sound effect signal) from the effect control board 12, the sound (effect) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. A processing circuit for executing sound signal processing for outputting sound (sound designated by a sound signal) is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on a signal (electric decoration signal) from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED A lamp driver circuit or the like that performs lighting / extinguishing driving (lighting / extinguishing according to the drive content indicated by the electrical signal) is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. Further, the main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20. The main board 11 is connected to a wiring for transmitting a solenoid drive signal for driving the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door.

  A control signal (control command) transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted as an electric signal (details will be described later). Each of the effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to “0” in advance.

  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 numerical data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 is provided, and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 is provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, thereby realizing a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the function of the main board 11 is realized). For the processing etc.). 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.

  Note that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

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

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control 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 for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 has table data constituting a plurality of command transmission tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. The table data etc. which comprise are memorize | stored.

  In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data (including various flags, counters, timers, etc.) used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board. That is, for example, even if there is a power outage and the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped (so-called power interruption), the backup power supply is powered by the discharge of a capacitor as a backup power supply, for example. Until the supply becomes impossible, the contents of a part or all of the RAM 102 are saved. In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special symbol process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data stored in the backup RAM and backed up in this way is appropriately referred to as backup data.

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

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

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, thereby controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component (predetermined to the effect electric component). A process for realizing a function for executing the rendering operation) 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. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image 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.

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

  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 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination table, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The effect control pattern is a collection of data for executing various effects such as variable display of decorative symbols and reach effects, for example, effect control execution data (display control) associated with a determination value such as a process timer determination value. Data, voice control data, lamp control data, etc.) and process data including an end code.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data (including various flags, counters, timers, etc.) used for controlling the effect operation. Since the RAM 122 is not a backup RAM, the stored data is lost when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped (that is, when there is a power interruption).

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 is based on a display control command or the like from the effect control CPU 120 (for example, the display control unit 123 is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 by this command). The control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 is determined and executed. For example, the display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to perform variable display of decorative symbols and various types of effect display by determining the switching timing of the effect image to be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. Control. As an example, the display control unit 123 only needs to be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a microprocessor for image processing called a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a GCL (Graphics Controller LSI), or more generally a DSP (Digital Signal Processor). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a sound effect signal transmitted to the audio control board 13, an electric decoration signal transmitted to the lamp control board 14, etc. Is output.

  With the configuration as described above, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the sound control board 13 to output sound, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED via the lamp control board 14 and the like. Various effects are executed by performing lighting / extinguishing driving at, or displaying effect images in the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. The game value given in the gaming machine is directly payout of a game ball to be a prize ball or a score equivalent to this. The record information of the game balls and the score corresponding to the number of the game balls may be any value that can be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize according to the quantity. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game on a gaming machine.

  In addition, the gaming value that can be given in the gaming machine is not limited to paying out a gaming ball as a winning ball or giving a score, for example, controlling to a big hit gaming state or a special gaming state such as a probable change state. In other words, the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state is the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “2”), and the variable that can be executed in the short time state. The upper limit number of times of display is a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number of times (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50). The first that the probability of being a probability (for example, 1/20), the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (for example, “5”) Ren Chang (E.g., "10"), such as part or all of it to be, may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

  As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When the game ball that has flowed down the game area enters the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. (The first start port switch 22A is turned on) or the like is satisfied. Thereafter, a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done.

  Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. The second start condition is satisfied by the fact that the 2 start port switch 22B is turned on). Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normal open state or closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2 (the gate switch 21 is turned on), the normal symbol display 20 performs variable display of the normal symbol. The usual chart start condition is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed. Whether or not the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is set as “predetermined per symbol” as the predetermined specific display result is determined when the normal symbol game is started by the normal symbol display 20 or the like. Is determined (predetermined) before derivation display.

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a special game is started. It is determined (predetermined) whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is to be a “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged on the screen of the image display device 5 In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed. In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5.

  When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Whether or not the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. When the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, and the loss symbol is derived and displayed, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3” and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. Each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be a different special symbol from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, during the predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or the period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the grand prize opening and a winning ball is generated, the grand prize opening is continuously opened. A round game (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, a winning ball (game ball that has entered the big prize opening) is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. It is. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “15”) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the jackpot type becomes “non-probable”, and when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed The type is “probable change”. When the jackpot type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”, as a round game in the jackpot game state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player (a jackpot opening state is opened). The normal opening round in which the upper limit time to be a predetermined time (for example, a first period such as 29 seconds) is executed for a predetermined number of times such as 15 rounds (15 times). Note that the big hit gaming state based on “big hit” when the big hit type is “non-probable change” is referred to as “non-probable big hit game state”. Also, the big hit gaming state based on “big hit” when the big hit type is “probable change” is referred to as “probability big hit game state”.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit probability) may be controlled to a probability change state where the probability is higher than the normal state. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as the start of the next big hit gaming state is satisfied. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The time-short state is a short-time end of one of a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) of variable display (special game) and the start of the next big hit gaming state. It is controlled to continue until the condition is satisfied first. Note that the remaining number of executions of variable display (such as a special figure game) until the time-shutdown condition is satisfied may be referred to as a time-save remaining number. The short-time state and the probability variation state are also advantageous for the player.

  In this embodiment, the gaming state after the non-probability big hit gaming state ends is a time-short state but does not become a probable variation state. In this embodiment, the gaming state after the probability variation big hit gaming state is ended is a short time state and a probability variation state.

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

  In the short-time state, the normally variable winning ball device 6B is placed in the first variable state (open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening as compared with the non-short-time state that is not in the short time state such as the normal state. Alternatively, the state is changed between an enlarged open state and a second variable state (closed state or normal open state). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. Thus, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “time-short control” or “high base control”). Is done. By controlling in such a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is achieved.

  Time-short states are also referred to as “high base state”, “high base”, etc., and game states that are not time-short states are also referred to as “low base state”, “low base”, “non-time-short state”, “non-time-short state”, etc. Is called. The probability variation state in which probability variation control is performed is also referred to as "high probability state", "high probability", etc., and the gaming state that is not the probability variation state is "low probability state", "low probability", "non-probability variation state", "non-probability variation". Is also said. The gaming state when in the probable change state and the short time state is also referred to as “high-accuracy high base state”, “high-accuracy high base”, or the like. The gaming state when the state is in the short-time state without being in the probable change state is also referred to as “low probability high base state”, “low probability high base”, or the like. The gaming state when the probability change state is not the short-time state is also referred to as “highly accurate low base state”, “highly accurate low base”, or the like. The state that does not become either the short-time state or the probability variation state, that is, the normal state is also referred to as “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy low base”, or the like.

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

  Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative design that has not yet been stopped when the decorative design that is stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination ("reach variation design"). Is also a display mode in which the variation continues, or a display mode in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display mode in which all or a part of the combination is changed and changed in synchronization.

  During the variable display of the decorative design, a character image (effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a background image is displayed, An effect of reproducing and displaying different moving images is executed. These effects are called variable display effects together with the variable display of the decorative pattern itself (this is also an effect). That is, the variable display effect is an effect by an image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in accordance with the variable display of the special symbol, and is a concept including the variable symbol display itself. Making the variable display mode a reach mode is one of the effects during variable display. In the variable display effect, in addition to the effect by the image (including the variable display of the decorative pattern itself) displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 along with the variable display of the special symbol, the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, effects such as lighting operation (flashing operation) in a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 may be included.

  In the variable display effect, a reach effect may be executed. The reach effect is executed in response to the reach mode. Reach effects can be achieved by reducing the fluctuating speed of the decorative pattern, displaying a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the decorative pattern on the screen of the image display device 5, or changing the display mode of the background image. It is an effect that performs an effect operation different from that before reaching the reach mode, by playing a video that is different from the decorative pattern, or by changing the change mode of the decorative pattern. The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image 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. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included. In this embodiment, normal reach, super reach A, and super reach B, which have different production modes, are prepared as reach productions (see FIG. 13, which will be described in detail later).

  In addition, during the variable display of decorative symbols, unlike the reach effect, the variable display of decorative symbols can indicate the possibility that the variable display status of decorative symbols will reach the reach state and the variable display result may be a “hit”. There may be a case where a variable display effect for notifying the player is executed depending on the mode or the like. The variable display effect is also included in the variable display effect. In this embodiment, the variable display effect is different from the effect in which the variable display mode is the reach mode. In this embodiment, a variable display effect such as “pseudo-continuous” can be executed, and whether or not to execute each effect operation in response to a change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side or the like. It is determined.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being satisfied once. Before the final determined decorative symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect display in which the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-variable) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. This is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. As an example, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, a plurality of predetermined pseudo-ream chances of special combinations are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. A decorative symbol that is one of the various types of lost combinations is displayed temporarily. In the temporary stop display, while the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol is displayed to the player by, for example, performing a fluctuation display or changing the decorative symbol again immediately after stopping for a short time. What is necessary is just to alert | report that the decoration design which is not decided. Alternatively, even in the temporary stop display, the decorative symbol may be re-fluctuated after the decorative symbol is stopped to such an extent that the player recognizes that the decorative symbol once displayed is confirmed.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, for example, as the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) increases, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” increases. Thus, the player can recognize that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is performed by displaying the pseudo-continuous chance temporarily stopped, and the variable display result is increased as the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations increases. The expectation of becoming a “big hit” is enhanced. In this embodiment, in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, the first start condition or the second start condition is established once by performing the pseudo-continuous change (re-change) once or twice. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative design has been started 2 to 3 times in succession. Note that the number of pseudo continuous fluctuations (revariations) in the “pseudo continuous” variable display effect may be, for example, four or five.

  When the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed, a re-change effect such as a related display effect is executed along with a plurality of variable displays including the initial change (pseudo-continuous change). Also good. As an example, a predetermined effect image such as a specific character image may be displayed on the image display device 5 during the period of each variable display (including the initial change) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”. Further, for example, the most variable effect may be executed by performing an arbitrary effect operation such as sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and a lighting operation of another light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9.

  Note that “slip” may be performed as a variable display effect. In the variable display effect of “sliding”, two or more decorative symbol display areas are displayed after changing the decorative symbols in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R (for example, “left” and “right”), a predetermined number (for example, “1” or (2)) decorative symbol display area (for example, “left” decorative symbol display area 5L or “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, or both), the decorative symbol is changed again and then stopped ( A temporary stop display may be performed), thereby performing an effect display for changing a decorative pattern to be stopped (or a temporary stop display may be performed).

  In this embodiment, as the effect mode of the variable display effect, there are a plurality of effect modes in which at least one of the background, the appearance character (for example, the character appearing in the same reach effect), the decorative design, and the like is different. It is prepared. Here, a normal mode and a probability variation mode are prepared as production modes. The probability change mode is an effect mode when the game state is in a probability change state. The normal mode is an effect mode when the gaming state is not a probable change state. In normal mode and probability change mode, for example, the background is different, or characters appearing in at least one of normal reach, super reach A, and super reach B are different (for example, characters appearing in normal reach are characters in normal mode). A and B may be used in the probability variation mode), or the decoration pattern may be different (for example, an Arabic numeral decoration pattern is used on the one hand and a Chinese numeral decoration pattern is used on the other hand). In addition, it is good also as a several production | generation mode by making arbitrary production | generation operations different, for example, the audio | voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the lighting operation of other light-emitting bodies, such as the game effect lamp 9, for example.

  In this embodiment, in the variable display effect, a notice effect for notifying the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” (expected degree of big hit) is executed. In this embodiment, a plurality of notice effects having different expected degrees of jackpots are provided. The notice effect is also included in the variable table effect. In the notice effect, a predetermined image is displayed, so that the expected degree of jackpot corresponding to the image is notified (FIGS. 54 and 55 and the like will be described in detail later). The notice effect may be executed by any effect operation such as sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and lighting operation of other light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9, for example.

  Further, as will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, a normal mode, a special mode, and a notice mode are prepared as display modes of the hold display symbols. The normal mode is a normal display mode. The special mode is a display mode at a predetermined time, unlike the normal mode. The notice mode is a mode for notifying the expected degree of jackpot. In this embodiment, different display modes are represented by the display colors of the hold display symbols (see FIG. 23). As will be described later in detail, in the normal mode, the color of the hold display symbol is blue. In the special mode, the color of the reserved display symbol is white or gray. In the notice mode, the color of the hold display symbol is one of yellow, green, red, and rainbow colors. The shape of the hold display symbol is different depending on the effect mode. As will be described later, the hold display symbol is a circle mark in the normal mode and a square mark in the probability change mode (see FIG. 22, details will be described later).

  As will be described in detail later, as shown in FIG. 53 and the like, the hold display symbol H corresponding to the variable display (pending variable display) corresponding to the first special figure game is on the left side in the display area 5H. Is displayed in the first hold display area 5Ha. The hold display symbol H corresponding to the variable display corresponding to the second special figure game (pending variable display) is displayed in the second hold display area 5Hb which is the area on the right side in the display area 5H.

  Further, as will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, the hold display symbol H displayed in the first hold display area 5Ha or the second hold display area 5Hb corresponds to the variable display currently being executed. The hold display symbol H is displayed in the center current display area 5Hc in the display area 5H (see FIG. 53).

  Further, as will be described later, in this embodiment, the display mode of the hold display symbols (here, the first hold display area 5Ha, the second hold display area 5Hb, and the current display area 5Hc) displayed in this embodiment (here, Then, the display color) can be changed from the current display mode to another display mode. It should be noted that the display mode of the hold display symbol is more easily changed to the other display mode, particularly the notice mode, in the special mode than in the normal mode.

  Maintaining the display mode of the hold display symbol in a predetermined display mode is also a kind of effect. For example, maintaining the display mode of the hold display symbols displayed in the first hold display area 5Ha and the second hold display area 5Hb as a notice form is also a kind of effect. An effect of maintaining the display mode of the hold display symbols displayed in the first hold display area 5Ha and the second hold display area 5Hb as the notice mode may be referred to as pre-reading notice. For example, maintaining the display mode of the hold display symbol displayed in the current display area 5Hc as a notice mode is a kind of effect. An effect of maintaining the display mode of the hold display symbol displayed in the current display area 5Hc as the notice mode may be referred to as a current hold notice.

  Further, as will be described later, in this embodiment, when the display mode of the hold display symbol is changed, an action effect that changes the display mode as a result of the effect may be executed (FIGS. 56, 57, etc.). ). In this embodiment, a plurality of action effects having different aspects are prepared. When the action effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display symbol changes as a result of the action effect. The action effect may include an arbitrary effect operation such as a sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and a lighting operation of another light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9.

  When the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the same on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” By deciding and displaying the decorative symbols all together, it is only necessary to derive and display the finalized decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination.

  When the big hit type is “non-probable change”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, they may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line as long as they are a certain type of fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” constituting the non-probable variation big hit combination are referred to as non-probable variation symbols (also referred to as “normal symbols”). .

  When the jackpot type is “probable variation”, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-probable variation big hit combination may be derived, or a definite decorative symbol that is a probable variation big hit combination may be derived. For example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are the fixed decorative symbols that are probable big hit combinations. Among the decorative patterns of “8”, any one of the decorative patterns whose pattern numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. The decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line as long as they are a type of a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the confirmed decorative symbol is a non-probabilistic big hit combination or a probabilistic big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that are the non-probable big hit combinations are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “ In the left, middle, and right decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the same decorative pattern is changed again, and the decorative pattern (probable variable pattern) that is a combination of the probabilistic big hit and non-variable is displayed. One of the decorative symbols (non-probable variable symbols) that is a probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the confirmed decoration that becomes the non-probable big hit combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped display decorative pattern A re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying symbols is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes the probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped decorative pattern A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  When the big hit type is “probable change”, the decorative symbol that is a non-probable variable big hit combination is displayed once during the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the lottery effect is executed during the variable display, or the subsequent big hit gaming state A jackpot promotion promotion effect may be executed at the end of the middle or jackpot gaming state, and the start of control to be in a probable change state may be notified. The jackpot promotion effect is in the jackpot gaming state at the start of the jackpot gaming state, during the round in the jackpot gaming state, during the period from one of the rounds to the start of the next round in the jackpot gaming state Probability change notification is made as to whether or not to control to the probability change state in the period from the end of the final round to the start of the next variable display game. Note that 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 final round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”. These re-lottery effects and promotion effects during the big hit may not be executed, and the start of control to be in a probable change state may be notified.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. There are cases in which a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the decorative symbols constituting a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach lose combination”) are stopped and displayed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. As a result, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-specific display result may be derived and displayed.

  Next, main operations (actions) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the following, the operation will be described with reference to a flowchart and the like, but in each operation (each process), a process that does not appear in the flowchart may be appropriately performed.

  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 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, 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 timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a 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 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, gaming random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Processing for controlling the progress of the process is included. At the end of the game control timer interrupt process, the interrupt enabled state is set. As a result, the game control timer interrupt process is executed every time a timer interrupt occurs, that is, every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) which is the supply interval of the interrupt request signal.

  The switch process is performed by determining whether a detection signal is input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. This is a process for determining for each switch whether or not it is in an ON state (that is, whether or not a game ball has entered or passed).

  The main-side error process is a process of performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result.

  The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example.

  The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software. As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation category, It is only necessary to include the random number MR4 for pattern determination (see FIG. 6). The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit game state with “1”. Any of the values of “65535” can be taken. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used to determine the big hit type as “probable change” or “non-probable change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. It can take any value from “100” to “100”. The random number MR3 for determining the variation category includes a plurality of categories prepared in advance for categories of variation patterns (variation patterns categorized according to their contents, which will be described in detail later) in the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols. It is a random value used to determine any one of “1” to “900”. The random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a variation pattern in the variable display of a special symbol or a decorative symbol, which is one of a plurality of variation patterns (variation patterns belonging to a variation category determined based on the random number MR3). This is a random value used to determine the value, and can take any value from “1” to “900”.

  In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special symbol game is set as a big hit. Determination of whether or not to control the game state, determination of variation pattern, control of display operation in the special symbol display device 4 based on the determination result (execution of special game), special variable winning ball device 7 in the big hit gaming state In order to perform the opening / closing operation setting (execution of round game or short-term opening control) of the special prize opening in the predetermined procedure, various processes are selected and executed. Although the details of the special symbol process will be described later, by executing the special symbol process every time a timer interrupt occurs, the variable display result and the variation pattern are determined, the special symbol game is executed based on the determination, and the jackpot gaming state Etc. are realized.

  In the normal symbol process, for example, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 (for example, when it is determined in the switch process that the gate switch 21 is turned on), the number of holds reaches the upper limit. If there is not, hold storage of the usual game (for example, extract a random value and store it in the RAM 102), or use the hold memory (random number stored in the RAM 102) to determine the variable display result of the usual game. Or, the variation pattern (variation time, etc.) of the regular game is determined, and the normal symbol display 20 is controlled according to the variation pattern to control the display operation (for example, lighting or extinguishing of the segment LED). First, the variable display result of the normal game can be derived and displayed, or when the variable display result is per general map, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is opened first. Or carried out the process of the state. By executing the normal symbol process process every time the timer interrupt occurs, the execution of the normal game, the first variable state of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B at the time of the normal game, etc. are realized.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, and the like, transmission setting of a control command (production control command or the like) (for example, storing a storage address value of a control command to be transmitted is stored in the RAM 102) is performed. In the process, a process of actually transmitting the transmission-set control command to the effect control board 12 is performed. In this transmission process, an effect control INT signal or the like is used, and a control command is transmitted.

  After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  Here, main effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by the command control process will be described with reference to FIG. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number.

  Command 8001 (H) is an effect control command (first variation start designation command) that designates the start of variable display (variation) of the first special symbol. Command 8002 (H) is an effect control command (second variation start designation command) that designates the start of variable display (variation) of the second special symbol. The first variation start designation command and the second variation start designation command may be collectively referred to as a variation start designation command. Information indicating whether to start variable display of the first special symbol or variable display of the second special symbol may be included in a later-described variation pattern designation command. The first variation start designation command or the second variation start designation command is transmitted and set together with the variation pattern designation command and the like in later-described step S111 executed when the variation pattern is set.

  Command 81XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern designation command) that designates a variation pattern of a decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the image display device 5 in response to variable display of a special symbol. In this embodiment, a variation pattern designation command corresponding to each variation pattern (see FIG. 13, details will be described later) is set. For example, a unique number (variation pattern number) is assigned to each variation pattern, and the number is set to “XX” in the command (for example, “01” for the variation pattern PA1-1). The variation pattern designation command is also a command for designating the start of variation of the decorative symbol, and is transmitted and set in step S111 described later that is executed when the variation pattern is set.

  Command 8CXX (H) is an effect control command (display result designation command) that designates whether or not to make a big hit and a big hit type (that is, a variable display result). In this embodiment, a display result designation command corresponding to each display result is set. For example, a unique number is assigned to each display result, and the number is set to “XX” in the command (for example, “00” for “losing”, “big hit” for the big hit type “probable change”). "01"). The display result designation command is transmitted and set in step S111 described later, which is executed when the variation pattern is set together with the variation pattern designation command.

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (design confirmation designation command) for designating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative symbols is terminated and the display result (stopped symbols) is derived and displayed. The symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted and set at the end of the special figure game in step S112 described later.

  Command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (game state designation command) for designating a game state. In this embodiment, a game state designation command corresponding to each game state is set. For example, if the gaming state is a normal state (low probability low base), “XX” is set to “00”. For example, if the gaming state is a high probability low base state, “XX” is set to “01”. For example, “XX” is set to “02” if the gaming state is a highly accurate and high base state. The gaming state designation command is set to be transmitted at the time of execution of step S113 and step S117, which will be described later, in which the gaming state can be changed.

  Command A000 (H) is an effect control command (hit start designation command) for designating the start of a big hit gaming state (start of fanfare). The fanfare is an effect that is executed at the start of the big hit gaming state and notifies that the big hit gaming state has been entered. This command is set to be transmitted when the big hit gaming state is started in step S113 described later.

  Command A300 (H) is an effect control command (hit end designation command) for designating the end of the big hit gaming state (start of ending). Note that the ending is an effect for notifying the end of the big hit gaming state, which is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. This command is set to be transmitted when the last round game is completed in step S116 described later.

  Command B100 (H) is an effect control command (first start opening winning designation command) for designating that the first starting winning is generated due to the entry of the game medium into the first start winning opening. Command B200 (H) is an effect control command (second start opening winning designation command) for designating that a second start winning has occurred due to the entry of a game medium into the second start winning opening. The first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a start opening prize designation command. These commands are transmitted and set in a start winning determination process (step S101) described later.

  Command C1XX (H) is an effect control command (first special figure reserved memory number designation command) for designating the first special figure reserved memory number. “XX” indicates the first special figure reservation storage number. Command C2XX (H) is an effect control command (second special figure reserved memory number designation command) for designating the second special figure reserved memory number. “XX” indicates the second special figure reservation storage number. The first special figure reserved memory number designation command and the second special figure reserved memory number designation command may be collectively referred to as a special figure pending memory number designation command. The special figure reserved memory number designation command is transmitted and set in later-described step S101 and step S111 in which the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number can change.

  Command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (designation designation command) for designating a display result among the determination results at the time of starting winning. Command C6XX (H) is an effect control command (variation category designation command) for designating a variation category among the determination results at the time of starting winning. As will be described in detail later, when the first start winning or the second starting winning occurs, the random number values MR1 to MR3 are extracted (step S101). In this embodiment, for the variable display corresponding to the extracted random number values MR1 to MR3, the random number values MR1 and MR3 among the extracted random number values MR1 to MR3 before the start condition of the variable display is satisfied. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not the variable display result of the variable display is “big hit” and the variable category of the variable display (FIG. 13). The determination at the time of starting winning means this determination, and this determination is performed in the winning random number determination process in step S211. Note that this determination may not be performed in a predetermined case. A unique number is assigned to the determination result (including no determination) for the display result, and the number is set to “XX” in the symbol designation command (for example, “00”, “ “01” for “losing” and “02” for “big hit”). A unique number is assigned to the determination result (including no determination) for the variation category, and the number is set to “XX” in the variation category designation command (for example, “00” if “no determination”). “11” for “PA1”, “12” for “PA2”, “13” for “PA3”, etc.). These commands are transmitted and set in a start winning determination process (step S101) described later.

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

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is turned on ( Step S201). If it is determined in the switch process that the first start port switch 22A is on, for example, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the special game using the first special view It is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number that is the number of reserved memories is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 stores the first stored value of a first special figure reserved memory number counter (counter that counts the first special figure reserved memory number) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit). It suffices if the first special figure reserved memory number can be specified by reading the special figure reserved memory number count value. When the number of first special figure reserved storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start port that is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 The buffer value is set to “1” (step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is on (step S204). If it is determined in the switch process that the second start port switch 22B is on, for example, and the second start port switch 22B is on (step S204; Yes), the special game using the second special view It is determined whether or not the second special figure reserved memory number that is the number of reserved memories is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 stores the second stored value of the second special figure reserved memory number counter (counter for counting the second special figure reserved memory number) provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102. It suffices if the second special figure reserved memory number can be specified by reading the special figure reserved memory number count value. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the start port buffer value is set to “2” (step S206). If the second start port switch 22B is not turned on (step S204; No), or if the second special figure reservation storage number is the upper limit value (step S205; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated.

  After either of the processes of steps S203 and S206 is executed, the special figure reservation storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value is updated by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first special figure reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second special figure reserved memory number count value is increased. Add one. Thus, the first special figure reserved memory count value increases by 1 when the game ball enters the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to (increment). Also, the second special figure reserved memory count value increases by 1 when the game ball enters the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to (increment). At this time, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), is updated to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, the random number circuit 104 or random data provided by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit, etc.) Numeric data (see FIG. 6) indicating the numeric value MR1, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation category are extracted. The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. At this time, when the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit, the CPU 103 can control the first hold indicator 25A and specify the first special figure hold memory number added by one. May be displayed on the first hold indicator 25A (for example, the number of lighted LEDs is increased by one). When the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display a display that can specify the number of the second special figure hold memory added by one. You may make it make the 2nd holding | maintenance display device 25B perform (for example, increase the number of lighting of LED by 1).

  The first special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 7A is not started yet, although a game ball has entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a 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 device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the entry of the game ball The stored number of random data MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random value MR3 for determining the variation category, etc. extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like as reserved data Is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that execution (variable display) of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result ( On-hold storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result), or whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach effect, etc.) It becomes.

  In addition, the holding number of the first special figure holding storage unit and the display position of the holding display symbol (controlled on the production control board 12 side) basically correspond to each other. For this reason, when the hold data is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit, the hold display symbol is displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold number associated with the hold data. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “1”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the leftmost first display position in the first hold display area 5Ha (FIG. 53, etc.). . For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “2”, the second display position located on the right side of the first display position of the first hold display area 5Ha toward the display area 5H. Display the hold display symbol. FIG. 53 shows a state when the hold data is stored up to the hold number “3”. In FIG. 53, the hold display symbol H corresponding to the hold data of the hold number “1” is the first hold display area 5Ha. The hold display symbol H corresponding to the hold data of the hold number “2” is displayed at the first display position (first display position) from the left toward the left in the first hold display area 5Ha. The hold display symbol H corresponding to the hold data of the hold number “3” is displayed at the third display position (second display position), and the third display position (first from the left) in the first hold display area 5Ha. 3 display position).

  The second special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 7B is not yet started, although the game ball has entered the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start winning has occurred. The reserved data of the special game (not shown special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the entry of the game ball The CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation category, etc., which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like as the reserved data. The data is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) is reached. The hold data stored in the second special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure (variable display) is held, and the variable display result (in this special figure game) On-hold storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result), or whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes a specific mode (for example, reach effect, etc.) It becomes.

  In addition, the holding number of the second special figure holding storage unit and the display position of the holding display symbol (controlled on the side of the effect control board 12) basically correspond to each other. For this reason, when the hold data is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit, the hold display symbol is displayed at the display position corresponding to the hold number associated with the hold data. For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “1”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the leftmost first display position of the second hold display area 5Hb (FIG. 53, etc.). . For example, when the hold data is newly stored in association with the hold number “2”, the hold display symbol is displayed at the second display position located on the right side of the first display position in the second hold display area 5Hb. To do. FIG. 53 shows a state when the hold data is stored up to the hold number “2”. In FIG. 53, the hold display symbol H corresponding to the hold data of the hold number “1” is the second hold display area 5Hb. The hold display symbol H corresponding to the hold data of the hold number “2” is displayed at the first display position from the left (first display position) toward the left in the second hold display area 5Hb. Is displayed at the second display position (second display position).

  Following the process of step S210, a winning random number determination process is performed (step S211). As described above, the winning random number determination process is a process for determining the start winning prize, and based on the random values MR1 and MR3 among the random values MR1 to MR3 extracted in step S209, This is a process of determining whether or not the variable display result of the variable display to be executed is “big hit” and the variable category (FIG. 13) of the variable display. The winning random number determination process will be described in detail later. Thereafter, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S212). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “2” (step S212; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S213), and then the start winning prize is obtained. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “1” (step S212; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214). The process proceeds to step S204. 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. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S211 of FIG. 5 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, the special symbol display result is controlled as a “hit” in the special symbol normal process (step S110 in FIG. 4) to be described later. A determination is made whether or not. In addition, in a variation pattern setting process (step S111 in FIG. 3) to be described later, determination of a variation category and variation pattern corresponding to the decorative symbol variable display mode is performed. In the winning random number determination process, apart from these determinations, the game ball is extracted at the start winning timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening). The determination of whether or not the variable display result of the variable display to be executed of the random number (the random number extracted in step S209) is “big hit”, and which of the variable categories of the variable display of the decorative pattern is Judgment or the like is performed (so-called “look ahead”). As a result, the special figure display result is “big hit” before the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started (before the special game start condition is established). Or a rough variable display mode (variation category) of the decorative symbol is predicted, and the display mode of the hold display symbol is determined by the effect control CPU 120 on the effect control board 12 side based on the prediction result. can do.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 8, first, the CPU 103, for example, a short time flag (a flag that is turned on in the short time state) provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 or a probability change. The current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified by confirming the state of the flag (the flag that is turned on when the probability is changed) (step S401). In step S401, the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit gaming state by confirming a value of a special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a gaming control flag control unit) of the RAM 102. Specify whether or not. For example, when the value of the special figure process flag is “4” to “7”, the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be specified as the big hit gaming state.

  The CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming state identified in this way is a big hit in which the big hit gaming state is set (step S402). At this time, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (step S402; No), it is further determined whether or not the time is short (whether or not the time flag is on) (step S403). When it is determined in step S402 that a big hit is being made (step S402; Yes), or when it is determined in step S403 that time-shortening control is being performed (step S403; Yes), the start port buffer value is “2”. It is determined whether or not (step S404).

  When it is determined in step S403 that the time-saving control is not being performed (step S403; No), or when it is determined in step S404 that the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S404; Yes), the big hit determination is made. A range is set (step S405). For example, a special figure display result corresponding to the current gaming state specified in step S401 in a later-described special figure display result determination table (see FIG. 10) prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, for example. The range of the decision value assigned to the “big hit” is set as the big hit decision range. For example, if the current gaming state is a probability variation state (if the probability variation flag is on), “8000” to “9899” are set as the jackpot determination range, and the current gaming state is a non-probability variation state (not a probability variation state). State) (if the probability variation flag is off), “8000” to “8189” are set as the big hit determination range (see FIG. 10).

  Thereafter, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S209 is compared with the jackpot determination range set by the process in step S405 (step S406). Thereby, it is determined whether or not the random value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range (step S407). As an example, the CPU 103 compares the individual determination values included in the jackpot determination range with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted by the process of step S209 shown in FIG. The presence or absence of a decision value that matches the numerical value MR1 may be determined. Alternatively, numerical values indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determined values included in the jackpot determination range are set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. By comparing, it may be determined whether or not the random number value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range.

  In step S406, for example, the random value MR1 stored in the special figure storage unit in step S210 may be read, and the determination may be performed using the read random value MR1. In addition to the step S210, the random value MR1 is held in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (an area other than the special figure holding storage unit) or the storage area of the CPU 103, and the CPU 103 makes the determination based on the held random number value. May be. The same applies to a random value MR3 described later. As described above, the random number value used in the winning random number determination process may not be the random value stored in the special figure storage unit.

  When it is determined in step S407 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S407; Yes), a later-described jackpot variation category determination table prepared by storing in the predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance (see FIG. 14). ) Is selected and set in the use table (step S409). As will be described in detail later, the jackpot variation category determination table is a table for determining a variation category which is a variable display variation pattern category in which the variable display result is “big hit”, and each variation category has a random value MR3. The decision value to be compared with is assigned.

  In FIG. 14, the determination ratio is described instead of the range of the determination value. In the actual table, it suffices if a determined value in a range corresponding to the determined ratio in FIG. 14 is assigned to each variation category. The determination ratio is a ratio where the entire range (1 to 900) of values that the random number MR3 can take is 100. For example, in FIG. 14, since the determination rate of the variation category PB3 is 20, the determination rate of the variation category PB4 is 40, and the determination rate of the variation category PB5 is 50, the variation category PB3 is compared with the random value MR3. Determination values 1 to 180 (range of 20%) are assigned, determination values 181 to 540 (range of 40%) to be compared with random value MR3 are assigned to variation category PB4, and random value MR3 is assigned to variation category PB5. Determined values 541-900 (40% range) are compared. The same applies to other tables in which the determination ratio is described.

  When it is determined in step S407 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S407; No), a later-described loss variation category determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance (see FIG. 15). Is selected and set in the use table (step S408). Specifically, when the current gaming state identified in step S401 is a non-short-time state (low base state) (when the short-time flag is off), the variation category determination table for loss shown in FIG. Is set in the usage table, and the current gaming state identified in step S401 is in the short-time state (high base state) (when the short-time flag is in the on state), determination of the variation category for loss in FIG. Set the table as the used table. As will be described later in detail, the loss variation category determination table is a table for determining a variation category that is a variable display variation pattern category in which the variable display result is “losing”, and each variation category has a random value MR3. The decision value to be compared with is assigned.

  Thereafter, after step S408 or after step S409, the CPU 103 determines the jackpot variation category determination table set in the use table based on the numerical data indicating the variation category determination random number MR3 extracted in step S209. Alternatively, the variation category assigned to the decision value matching the random number MR3 is determined with reference to the loss variation category determination table (step S409). As an example, the CPU 103 determines the variation category by determining whether or not there is a decision value that matches the random value MR3 by comparing each decision value assigned to each variation category with the random value MR3 one by one. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determined value assigned to each variation category may be set, and the CPU 103 may select the random value MR3, the minimum value, The variation category may be determined by comparing with the maximum value (the same applies when referring to other tables).

  After step S416 or when it is determined in step S404 that the starting port buffer value is not “2” (step S404; No), the CPU 103 sets the content according to the determination result in step S407 or step S416. The start winning command transmission is set (step S417), and the winning random number determination process is terminated. The start winning time command includes a start opening winning designation command, a special figure reserved memory number designation command, a symbol designation command, and a variation category designation command. When the starting port buffer value is “1”, as a start winning command, a first starting port winning designation command, a first special figure reserved memory number designation command, a symbol designation command, and a variable category designation command are: Configure transmission settings. When the starting port buffer value is “2”, as a start winning command, a second starting port winning designation command, a second special figure reserved memory number designation command, a symbol designation command, and a variable category designation command are: Configure transmission settings. The command set for transmission is transmitted by command control processing.

  The first special figure reserved memory number designation command and the second special figure reserved memory number designation command to be set for transmission are commands for specifying the current first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number (the number of such memories) The special figure reserved memory number to be specified may be specified by the count value of the first special figure reserved memory number counter or the second special figure reserved memory number counter. The symbol designating command to be transmitted is set to a command ("big hit") that specifies that the judgment result of the variable display result is "big hit" when the judgment result in step S407 is within the big hit determination range (step S407; Yes). If the determination result in step S407 is out of the big hit determination range (step S407; No), a command (“lost”) that specifies that the variable display result determination result is “lost”. And a determination result in step S404 is “start determination buffer value = 1” (step S404; No), it means “no determination” that the determination at the start winning prize is not performed. Command (command including EXT data corresponding to “no determination”) may be used.The variable category designation command to be set for transmission is a command (command including EXT data corresponding to the variation category that is the determination result) that designates the variation category that is the determination result when the variation category is determined in step S416, and step S404. If the determination result is that the starting port buffer value = 1 (step S404; No), it is determined that the determination at the time of the start winning prize is “no determination” (EXT data corresponding to “no determination”). Command).

  In the winning random number determination process, as described above, for the variable display corresponding to the random values MR1 to MR3 extracted in step S209 this time, the variable display result of the variable display (special game) becomes “big hit”. Whether or not and the variable category of the variable display (FIG. 13) are determined. That is, so-called prefetching is performed. In this process, the determination is made based on the current gaming state and not based on the gaming state when the variable display is actually executed. Therefore, the determination is not necessarily accurate but has some accuracy. Can predict variable display results and variable categories. Also, in the winning random number determination process, it is determined in step S402 that it is a big hit, or in step S403 it is determined that the time reduction control is being performed. It is determined whether or not the buffer value is “2”. At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” and not “2”, the process proceeds to the process of step S416 without executing the process of step S405 and the like, and the determination at the time of starting winning is not performed. Thus, when the high opening control associated with the short-time control is performed or when the game is in the big hit gaming state, each of the above-mentioned each is based on the occurrence of the starting winning (first starting winning) due to the game ball entering the first starting winning opening. Limit the decision not to be made. Thus, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, the first start winning prize is given during the time-saving control or the big hit gaming state. The soundness of the game can be ensured by restricting the prefetch based on the game from being executed.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 performs steps S110 to S117 in accordance with the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Select one of these processes and execute it.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A, the first special symbol display unit 4A, the second special symbol reservation storage unit, the second special figure reservation storage unit, and the like are stored on the basis of the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. At this time, if the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change” or “probable change”. The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B) Lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol holding storage number is “0” (step S231). 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 device 4B. The CPU 103 only has to read the second special figure reserved memory number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), for example, the first area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the process of step S209 is read. 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 step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second special figure reserved memory number count value, the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory number is updated. The stored contents in the holding storage unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the reservation data stored in the storage area lower than the holding number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) in the second special figure holding storage unit is higher by one entry ( Shift to storage areas corresponding to the holding numbers “1” to “3”. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be subtracted by one. Then, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). 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 device 4A. The CPU 103 only has to read the first special figure reserved memory number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. 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.

  If the special game is executed in the order in which the game balls enter the start winning opening regardless of whether it is the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the first starting winning opening And the starting opening data indicating which game ball has entered into the second starting winning opening is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in association with the holding number together with the holding data or separately from the holding data, What is necessary is just to be able to specify the order in which starting conditions were satisfied about the special figure game corresponding to each holding data.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), for example, the first area of the first special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read as the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S236). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (first start winning) at the first start winning opening in the process of step S209 is read. 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 step S236, for example, by updating the first special figure reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating it, the first special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the first special figure reserved memory number is updated. The stored contents in the holding storage unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the first special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time ( Shift to storage areas corresponding to the holding numbers “1” to “3”. Further, in the process of step S237, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be decremented by 1. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is determined as either “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. For example, the CPU 103 sets the special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 10 as a use table. In the special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result indicates the special figure display result as “big hit” and “lost”. It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result as to whether or not the game state is a probable change state.

  The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the gaming random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the gaming state is in the probabilistic state. Whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state to the determined value that matches the random value MR1 by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on whether or not there is numerical data indicating the random value MR1 Accordingly, the assigned determination result of “big hit” or “lost” may be determined as the special figure display result. The CPU 103 may determine that it is in the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is in the on state. For example, when the random value MR1 is “9000”, the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is “big hit” when the probability variation flag is in an on state (in the probability variation state), and the probability variation flag is turned off. In the case of a state (in the case of an uncertain change state), it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost”.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is determined as “big hit” at a higher decision ratio than in the non-probability variation state. Therefore, for example, based on the jackpot end process in step S117 shown in FIG. 4 (described in detail later), the probability variation flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability variation”, or the like. When the current state is a probable change state, the special figure display result is likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be a big hit game state than in the non-probability change state. That is, it is advantageous for the player.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S241). Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. For example, the CPU 103 sets the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 11 as a use table. In the jackpot type determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 11, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”. As long as it is assigned to the determination result.

  The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type included in the game random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the jackpot read from the random number buffer for variation Select one of the jackpot types assigned to the decision value that matches the random value MR2 by referring to the jackpot type determination table set in the use table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the type do it.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 stores in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, a jackpot type buffer setting value indicating the determination result of the jackpot type (for example, “0” in the case of “non-probable change”). In the case of “probability change”, the value of “1”) is stored to store the jackpot type.

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” (step S240; No), after step S243, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, a plurality of types of big hits are made according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242 (according to the big hit type buffer setting value). Any one of the special symbols predetermined as the symbols may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

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

  In step S235, when the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S248), the special symbol is set. Normal processing 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 image 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 transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, after setting the transmission of the customer waiting demonstration designation command, the demonstration display setting is terminated. The effect control board 12 displays a demonstration screen when a customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 in FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. Since the variation pattern designates the content (variable display mode) of the variable display of the decorative design, the content of the variable display of the decorative design is determined by this determination. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time (special diagram variation time) from the start of variable symbol special display until the finalized special symbol resulting in variable display is derived is determined. Is done. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is ON (step S261; Yes), the variation category corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262). If the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; No), the variation category corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S263). After step S262 or after step S263, a variation pattern is determined based on the determined variation category (step S265). As described above, in this embodiment, by first determining the variation category, the type of rough variation pattern is determined, and then the detailed variation pattern is determined.

  FIG. 13 shows a specific example of the variation category and the variation pattern in the present embodiment.

  The variation category PA1 is a shortened / non-reach (losing) variation category. A variation pattern PA1-1 belongs to the variation category PA1. The variation pattern PA1-1 is selected when the variable display result is “losing”, specifies non-reach (the variable display mode does not become the reach mode), and the special figure variation time is normal. This is a non-reach fluctuation pattern for short time. This is a variable display mode. The variation category PA1 is a grouping of non-reach variation patterns selected at the time of loss and time reduction.

  The fluctuation category PA2 is a non-reach (losing) fluctuation category. Variation patterns PA2-1 and PA2-2 belong to the variation category PA2. The variation pattern PA2-1 is selected when the variable display result is “losing”, designates non-reach (the variable display mode does not become the reach mode), and the special figure variation time is normal. This is a non-reach variation pattern of length. The variation pattern PA2-2 is selected when the variable display result is “losing”, and is a non-reach variation that designates execution and non-reach (a variable display mode does not become a reach mode) once in a pseudo sequence. It is a pattern. The fluctuation category PA2 is a grouping of non-reach fluctuation patterns selected at the time of loss and non-time reduction.

  The fluctuation category PA3 is a normal reach (losing) fluctuation category. Variation patterns PA3-1 and PA3-2 belong to the variation category PA3. The variation pattern PA3-1 is selected when the variable display result is “lost”, and is a reach variation pattern that designates execution of normal reach. The variation pattern PA3-2 is selected when the variable display result is “losing”, and is a reach variation pattern that designates execution of one pseudo-continuation and execution of normal reach. The variation category PA3 is a group of reach variation patterns that are selected at the time of loss and specify normal reach.

  The variation category PA4 is a variation category of super reach A (losing). Variation patterns PA4-1 to PA4-3 belong to the variation category PA4. The variation pattern PA4-1 is selected when the variable display result is “losing”, and is a reach variation pattern that designates execution of super reach A. The fluctuation pattern PA4-2 is selected when the variable display result is “losing”, and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of one pseudo-continuation and execution of super reach A. The variation pattern PA4-3 is selected when the variable display result is “losing”, and is a reach variation pattern that designates execution of two pseudo-continuations and execution of super reach A. The variation category PA4 is a group of reach variation patterns that are selected at the time of losing and specify Super Reach A.

  The variation category PA5 is a variation category of super reach B (losing). Variation patterns PA5-1 to PA5-3 belong to the variation category PA5. The variation pattern PA5-1 is selected when the variable display result is “lost”, and is a reach variation pattern that designates execution of super reach B. The fluctuation pattern PA5-2 is selected when the variable display result is “losing”, and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of one pseudo-series and execution of super reach B. The fluctuation pattern PA5-3 is selected when the variable display result is “losing”, and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of two pseudo-continuations and execution of super reach B. The variation category PA5 is a group of reach variation patterns that are selected at the time of losing and specify Super Reach B.

  The fluctuation category PB3 is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation category. Variation patterns PB3-1 and PB3-2 belong to the variation category PB3. The fluctuation pattern PB3-1 is selected when the variable display result is “big hit”, and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of normal reach. The fluctuation pattern PB3-2 is selected when the variable display result is “big hit”, and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of one pseudo-continuation and execution of normal reach. The variation category PB3 is a group of reach variation patterns that are selected at the time of a big hit and specify normal reach.

  The variation category PB4 is a variation category of super reach A (big hit). Variation patterns PB4-1 to PB4-3 belong to the variation category PB4. The fluctuation pattern PB4-1 is selected when the variable display result is “big hit”, and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of super reach A. The variation pattern PB4-2 is selected when the variable display result is “big hit”, and is a reach variation pattern that designates execution of one pseudo-ream and execution of super reach A. The fluctuation pattern PB4-3 is selected when the variable display result is “big hit”, and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of two pseudo-continuations and execution of super reach A. The variation category PB4 is a group of reach variation patterns that are selected at the time of the big hit and specify the super reach A.

  The variation category PB5 is a variation category of super reach B (big hit). Variation patterns PB5-1 to PB5-3 belong to the variation category PB5. The fluctuation pattern PB5-1 is selected when the variable display result is “big hit”, and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of super reach B. The fluctuation pattern PB5-2 is selected when the variable display result is “big hit”, and is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of one pseudo-series and execution of super reach B. The variation pattern PB5-3 is selected when the variable display result is “big hit”, and is a reach variation pattern that designates execution of two pseudo-continuations and execution of super reach B. The variation category PB5 is a group of reach variation patterns that are selected at the time of a big hit and specify the super reach B.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 12, for example, using the big hit variation category determination table shown in FIG. 14 (stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101), the variation category at the time of big hit is determined. As an example, in the big hit variation category determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR3 for variation category determination may be assigned to the determination result of the variation category. The CPU 103 is assigned to a decision value that matches the random value MR3 by referring to the jackpot variation category determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation category determination random value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer. The variation category may be determined (selected) as the current variation category. In FIG. 14, the determination ratio is described instead of the determination value.

  In the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 12, for example, the variation category at the time of loss is determined using the variation category determination table for loss shown in FIG. 15 (stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance). When the gaming state is the non-short-time state (the short-time flag is OFF), the CPU 103 refers to the loss variation category determination table shown in FIG. When the gaming state is the short-time state (the short-time flag is on), the CPU 103 refers to the loss variation category determination table shown in FIG. As an example, in each loss variation category determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR3 for variation category determination may be assigned to the determination result of the variation category. The CPU 103 is assigned to the decision value that matches the random value MR3 by referring to the loss variation category determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation category determination random value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer. The variation category may be determined (selected) as the current variation category. In FIG. 15, the determination ratio is described instead of the determination value.

  In the variation category determination table for loss shown in FIG. 15, it is easy to select the variation category PA1 having a short special symbol variation time in the short-time state. By shortening the display time, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of invalid start winnings, and to reduce the stop of the game ball being fired by the player (so-called “stopping”). Moreover, the execution frequency of variable display can be increased.

  Referring to FIGS. 14 and 15, at the time of big hit, the determination ratio of the fluctuation category PB5 for executing the super reach B is the highest, and the determination ratio is gradually increased in the order of the fluctuation category PB4 of the super reach A and the fluctuation category PB3 of the normal reach. It is low. At the time of a loss, the determination ratio of the fluctuation category for executing the non-reach fluctuation category PA1 or PA2 is the highest, and the normal reach fluctuation category PA3, the super reach A fluctuation category PA4, and the super reach B fluctuation category PA5 are determined in this order. The rate is gradually decreasing. For this reason, when Super Reach B is executed, the variable display result is “big hit” at the highest rate. Then, in the order of super reach A and normal reach, the rate at which the variable display result becomes “big hit” (so-called big hit expectation) decreases.

  In the process of step S265 shown in FIG. 12, the change pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 16A to 16H (stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance) according to the change category determined in step S262 or S263. Is used to determine the variation pattern. If the variation category is PA1, the variation pattern determination table in FIG. If the variation category is PA2, the variation pattern determination table in FIG. If the variation category is PA3, the variation pattern determination table in FIG. If the variation category is PA4, the variation pattern determination table in FIG. If the variation category is PA5, the variation pattern determination table in FIG. If the variation category is PB3, the variation pattern determination table in FIG. If the variation category is PB4, the variation pattern determination table in FIG. If the variation category is PB5, the variation pattern determination table in FIG.

  As an example, in each variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the variation pattern determination result. The CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern from numerical data updated by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the random number circuit 104 or the RAM 102. Then, by referring to the variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random number value MR4, the variation pattern assigned to the determination value that matches the random value MR4 is determined (selected) as the current variation pattern. That's fine. In FIG. 16, the determination ratio is described instead of the determination value.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in this embodiment, when super reach A or B is executed at the time of big hit, the determination rate of the variation pattern of the two pseudo-continuations is high, and the determination rate of the variation pattern of the one pseudo-continuation is the next. The determination rate of the variation pattern of zero pseudo-continuations is the lowest. On the other hand, the opposite is true when losing. In addition, when executing normal reach at the time of big hit, the determination rate of the variation pattern for one pseudo-continuous is high and the determination rate of the variation pattern for zero pseudo-continuous is the lowest. On the other hand, the opposite is true when losing. Further, at the time of non-reach at the time of losing (in the case of the fluctuation category PA2), the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern for one pseudo-series is low. For this reason, the expectation of jackpot is higher when the pseudo-run is executed, and the expectation of jackpot is higher when the number of pseudo-runs is larger.

  After executing the process of step S265, a special figure variation time (also referred to as a variation time), which is a variable symbol variable display time, is set (step S266). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. As shown in FIG. 13, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived by setting the special symbol variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in the process of step S265. The special figure change time is set by, for example, setting a timer value corresponding to the special figure change time in a game control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

  Following the process of step S266, a special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games for which the condition is satisfied (step S267). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting is made to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting is made to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. Thereby, a special figure game is started. When starting variable display using the first special figure, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display the first special figure hold memory number subtracted by 1 from the first display. You may make it carry out to the hold | maintain indicator 25A (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1). When the CPU 103 starts variable display using the second special figure, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display the second special figure hold memory number subtracted by one for the second display. You may make it carry out to the holding | maintenance indicator 25B (for example, reduce the number of lighting of LED by 1).

  After executing the process of step S267, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the special figure display result, the variation pattern determination result, etc., transmission setting of a command (variation start command) at the start of special symbol variation Is performed (step S268). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends the first variation start designation command, the variation pattern designation command ( A command including EXT data indicating the variation pattern determined in step S265), a display result specifying command (command including EXT data indicating the variable display result determined in step S246), a first special figure reserved memory number specifying command (step S237) The first special figure reserved memory count value decremented by 1 (that is, a command including EXT data indicating the first special figure reserved memory number when one reserved memory is consumed when the special figure game is started) Configure transmission settings for transmission. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a second variation start designation command, a variation pattern designation command ( A command including EXT data indicating the variation pattern determined in step S265), a display result specifying command (a command including EXT data indicating the variable display result determined in step S246), and a second special figure reserved storage number specifying command (step S233). The second special figure reserved memory count value decremented by 1 (that is, a command including EXT data indicating the second special figure reserved memory number when one reserved memory is consumed when the special figure game is started) Configure transmission settings for transmission.

  After executing the process of step S268, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S269), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S269, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 4 is executed.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 of FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process of subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer. Then, when the timer value of the game control process timer (the timer value after subtracting 1) is not 0, the special figure variation time has not elapsed, so control for executing variable display of the special figure game (for example, the first The first special symbol display is performed by updating the display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol (control for transmitting a driving signal to appropriately update the display for maintaining the special symbol display for a predetermined time. The same applies hereinafter). In the device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, a process for changing the special symbol is performed, and the special symbol changing process is ended. On the other hand, when the timer value of the game control process timer becomes 0 and the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display The apparatus 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol (the fixed special symbol set in step S110) that is the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). It is good to control so that it is continuously displayed.) When the display is stopped, the symbol confirmation designation command transmission setting is also performed, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”. By repeatedly executing step S112 each time a timer interrupt occurs, special symbol variable display, fixed special symbol derivation display, and the like are realized.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 determines whether the big hit flag is on. When the big hit flag is on, the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag are reset (turned off), and the remaining number of variable displays executed in the time reduction state provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (time reduction remaining number) ) Is counted. The count value of the short time counter is counted as “0”. Then, a timer value corresponding to the fanfare waiting time (the waiting time from the start to the end of the fanfare in the big hit gaming state, which is a predetermined time) is set as an initial value in the game control process timer. Then, “15” is set as an initial value in a round number counter provided in the RAM 102 for counting round games. After that, it is set to send a hit start designation command and a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state (in this case, a command for designating the normal state), and the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. The symbol stop process is terminated. Since the gaming state is changed after the big hit gaming state, it is not necessary to transmit the gaming state designation command here.

  When the big hit flag is in the off state, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is in the on state. If it is in the on state, “1” is subtracted from the count value of the time reduction number counter. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the count value after subtracting “1” is “0”. If the count value is “0”, the time-short end condition for ending the time-short state is satisfied (that is, Since a predetermined number of variable displays that can be executed in the state has been executed), the time reduction flag is turned off to end the time reduction state. Thereafter, a transmission setting for transmitting a game state designation command (here, a command for designating a highly accurate low base state) is performed based on the current game state. When the time flag is off, the count value after subtracting “1” is not “0”, or after the game state designation command transmission setting, the special process flag value is updated to “0”, etc. Then, the special symbol stop process is finished.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this big hit release pre-processing, for example, 1 is subtracted from the timer value of the game control process timer. If the timer value after the subtraction is not “0”, the fanfare waiting time has not yet elapsed, so the big hit release pre-processing ends. When the timer value after subtraction is “0”, the fanfare waiting time has elapsed and the round game start timing has come. In this case, a process of starting the execution of the round game in the big hit game state and opening the grand prize opening (for example, a process of transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door), the big prize opening A process for setting a timer value corresponding to the upper limit (29 seconds in this case) of the period during which the game is opened to the game control process timer is executed. When the process for opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. By repeating step S114 every time a timer interrupt occurs, waiting until the start timing of the round game (waiting until the end of the fanfare), opening of the big prize opening, and the like are realized.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. This big hit release process includes a process of subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer, a timer value after 1 subtraction, and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 in one round game (switch Each time the count switch 23 is determined to be in the ON state in the process, the winning prize opening may be changed from the open state to the closed state (or the counter may be counted by a counter (provided in the RAM 102) or the like). Including a process for determining whether or not it is time to return to a partially open state).

  When it is determined that the timer value after decrementing by 1 has reached 0, or the number of detected game balls (count value of the counter) has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9), the big prize opening is closed. Therefore, the process of returning the special winning opening to the closed state (for example, the process of turning off the solenoid 82 by stopping the transmission of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door) Processing to set the timer value corresponding to the winning period closing period (a round game interval period, a preset period) in the game control process timer, or to decrement the count value of the round counter is executed Is done. If the timer value after subtracting 1 does not become 0 and the number of detected game balls has not reached the predetermined number, a process for maintaining the open state of the big prize opening (for example, the solenoid drive signal Etc.), and the process during the big hit release is completed. When the big prize opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. By repeating step S115 every time a timer interrupt occurs, the open state of the big prize opening is maintained until the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In the processing after the big hit release, there are processing for determining whether or not the count value of the round number counter has become “0”, processing for decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 when it is not “0”, and the like. Done.

  When it is determined that the count value of the round number counter is “0”, it means that the round game has reached the upper limit number of times. Is a waiting time until the end of the game, and a timer value corresponding to a predetermined time is set in the game control process timer. In addition, a setting for transmitting a hit end designation command is performed, and processing for updating the special figure process flag to “7” is also performed.

  When the process of decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 is performed, it is determined whether the timer value after decrementing by 1 is 0. If not, it is not the start timing of the round game, so the closed state Is maintained, and the processing after the big hit release ends. If it is 0, it is the start timing of the round game, so the timer value corresponding to the upper limit (29 seconds in this case) of the process for opening the big winning opening and the period for opening the big winning opening. A process for setting the game control process timer is executed. When the process for opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  Each round game is realized by repeatedly executing S115 and S116 after the big winning opening is opened in step S114 every time a timer interrupt occurs.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the big hit end process, a process of decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 is performed. If the timer value decremented by 1 is not 0, the ending has not ended, and the jackpot end processing is ended as it is. When the timer value decremented by 1 reaches 0, the ending is completed. Therefore, depending on the big hit type (big hit type buffer setting value) stored in the big hit type buffer, the short time flag, short time counter, probability change flag, etc. Set the state.

  For example, if the big hit type is “probability change”, the time reduction flag and the probability change flag are turned on, and “100” is set as a count initial value in the time reduction counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. If the big hit type is “non-probable change”, only the hour / hour flag is turned on, and “100” is set as the initial count value in the hour / hour counter. In the jackpot end processing, after such setting, a transmission setting for transmitting a gaming state designation command for designating a gaming state corresponding to the setting is performed, and various data such as a gaming control process timer and a jackpot type buffer setting value (next value) The variable is not carried over to the variable display), and the special figure process flag value is updated to “0”.

  Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 12). Circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a timer interrupt flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 is turned on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

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

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

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, various effects such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the like. With respect to the control contents of the rendering operation using the apparatus, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is performed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control. Thereafter, it is determined again whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command analysis processing. In the command analysis process, the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not a start winning prize command (start opening prize designation command, special figure reserved memory number designation command, symbol designation command, variation category designation command) has been received from the main board 11. (Step S681).

  When the start winning command is received (step S681; Yes), the received command is stored in the start winning command buffer (step S682). When a first start opening winning designation command or a first special figure reserved memory number designation command is received as a start winning command, a start winning command (first starting opening prize designation command, first special figure reserved memory number designation command) , Symbol designation command, variation category designation command) are stored in the first start winning command buffer (provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122). When a second start port winning designation command or a second special figure reserved memory number designation command is received as a start winning command, a start winning command (second start opening prize designation command, second special figure reserved memory number designation command) , Symbol designation command, variation category designation command) is stored in the second start winning command buffer (provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122).

  FIG. 19A shows a configuration example of the first start winning command buffer. The first start winning prize designation command, the first special figure reserved memory number designation command, the symbol designation command, the storage area having the smallest pending display number serving as the buffer number among the empty areas of the command buffer at the time of the first starting prize The variable category designation command is stored in order. A storage area is secured in the first start winning command buffer so that a set of effect control commands (start winning command) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the first start winning can be stored in association with each other. Yes. The effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control commands (start prize command) received when the first start prize is generated, in accordance with the reception order, and the hold display numbers “1” to “5” in the first start prize command buffer. Are stored in order from the beginning of the empty area in the storage area corresponding to "."

  FIG. 19B is a configuration example of the second start winning command buffer. Among the empty areas of the command buffer at the time of the second start winning prize, the second start opening prize specifying command, the second special figure reserved memory number specifying command, the symbol specifying command, The variable category designation command is stored in order. The second start winning command buffer has a storage area so that a set of effect control commands (start winning command) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the second start winning can be stored in association with each other. Yes. The effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control commands (start prize command) received when the second start prize is generated, according to the reception order, and the hold display numbers “1” to “5” in the second start prize command buffer. Are stored in order from the beginning of the empty area in the storage area corresponding to "."

  The symbol designation command “C400 (H)” and the variation category designation command “C600 (H)” in FIG. 19 indicate “no determination” at the time of starting winning. The first special figure reserved memory number designation command “C101 (H)” indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number is one at the time of starting winning. “C102 (H)” of the first special figure reserved memory number designation command indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number is two at the time of starting winning. “C201 (H)” of the second special figure reserved memory number designation command indicates that the second special figure reserved memory number is one at the time of starting winning. “C202 (H)” of the second special figure reserved memory number designation command indicates that the second special figure reserved memory number is two at the time of starting winning. “C203 (H)” of the second special figure reserved memory number designation command indicates that the second special figure reserved memory number is three at the time of starting winning. The symbol designation command “C401 (H)” indicates that the determination result regarding the display result at the time of starting winning is “lost”. The symbol designation command “C402 (H)” indicates that the determination result regarding the display result at the time of starting winning is “big hit”. “C611 (H)” and “C625 (H)” of the variation category designation commands indicate predetermined variation categories corresponding to the EXT data. In FIG. 19, it is determined that the display result of the variable display corresponding to the third hold storage of the second special figure game is “big hit”. In addition, regarding the hold storage of the first special figure game, the determination at the time of starting winning is not performed. For this reason, FIG. 19 exemplifies the contents of the first start prize command buffer and the second start prize command buffer in the time-saving state.

  The start winning command stored in the first start winning command buffer and the second start winning command buffer has a one-to-one correspondence with the hold display symbol. Specifically, the hold display number and the display position of the hold display symbol correspond to each other, whereby the start winning command corresponds to the hold display symbol on a one-to-one basis. The hold display number basically corresponds to the hold number in the first and second special figure hold storage units.

  For example, the hold display number “1” in the first start winning command buffer corresponds to the first display position from the left of the first hold display area 5Ha, and the hold display number “2” in the first start winning command buffer. Corresponds to the second display position from the left of the first hold display area 5Ha, and the hold display number “3” in the first start winning command buffer is the third display position from the left of the first hold display area 5Ha. In response to this, the hold display number “4” in the first start winning command buffer corresponds to the fourth display position from the left of the first hold display area 5Ha.

  For example, the hold display number “1” in the second start winning command buffer corresponds to the first display position from the left of the second hold display area 5Hb, and the hold display number “2” in the second start winning command buffer. Corresponds to the second display position from the left of the second hold display area 5Hb, and the hold display number “3” in the second start winning command buffer is the third display position from the left of the second hold display area 5Hb. In response, the hold display number “4” in the second start winning command buffer corresponds to the fourth display position from the left of the second hold display area 5Hb.

  For example, when the start winning command is stored in the hold display number “4” of the second start winning command buffer, the hold display symbol is displayed at the fourth display position from the left of the second hold display area 5Hb. At this time, since the start winning command should be stored in the hold display numbers “1” to “3” of the second start winning command buffer, the first to third from the left of the second hold display area 5Hb. A hold display symbol is also displayed at the display position.

  A target flag is provided corresponding to each hold display number in the first start winning command buffer and the second starting win command buffer. As will be described in detail later, the target flag is turned on when the hold display symbol corresponding to the start winning time command corresponding to the flag together with the hold display number is displayed as a target in a special mode or a notice mode.

  In the example of FIG. 19, the hold display symbol corresponding to the start winning command corresponding to the hold display number “3” in the second start winning command buffer is the target, and the display mode of the hold display symbol of this target is It becomes a special mode or a notice mode in the present or future.

  In this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, step S110 (first special figure reserved memory number or second special figure reserved memory number -1), step S101 (first special figure reserved memory number or second special figure reserved number). There is a possibility that the processing is performed in the order of the stored number +1 and the start winning command transmission), step S111 (variation start command transmission). In such a case, on the side of the production control board 12, There is a possibility that there will be five start winning commands stored in the start winning command buffer and the second starting winning command buffer (in this case, the hold display number does not correspond to the hold number). For this reason, in this embodiment, storage areas corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “5” are provided in the first start winning command buffer and the second start winning command buffer. Storage areas corresponding to “1” to “4” and storage areas corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “6” or more may be provided.

  After step S682 or when the start winning command is not received (step S681; No), the effect control CPU 120 performs other analysis processing (step S689) and ends the command analysis processing.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a table of processes performed in the command analysis process for each effect control command. In the processing content, S682 indicates that the processing is performed in step S682 described above. Other processing contents are, for example, processing performed in step S689. Each reception flag and each storage area in the table are provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Also, setting the reception flag means turning on.

  When the first special figure reserved memory number designation command is received as the change start command, that is, when the first special figure reserved memory number designation command is received together with the first fluctuation start designation command, the first special figure pending memory number designation command is received. The memory number designation command is stored in the first special figure reserved memory number designation command storage area.

  When receiving the gaming state designation command, the effect control CPU 120 switches the on / off state of the high-accuracy flag and the high base flag based on the contents of the received gaming state designation command. The high-accuracy flag is provided, for example, in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122, and is turned on in response to the probability-changing state. Corresponding to the switching between the state and the off state, the on state and the off state are switched. The high base flag is provided, for example, in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122, and is turned on in response to the short time state. Corresponding to the switching between the state and the off state, the on state and the off state are switched. For example, when the gaming state designation command designates the high-accuracy high-base state (for example, when the probability change flag and the time-short flag are designated to be on), the effect control CPU 120 designates the high-probability flag and the high Both base flags are turned on (if the flag is already on, the on state is maintained. The same applies to the on state and the off state for both flags). When the gaming state designation command specifies the high probability low base state (for example, when the probability variation flag is on and the time reduction flag is off), the high probability flag is turned on and high base Turn off the flag. When the gaming state designation command specifies a low probability low base state (normal state) (for example, when specifying that the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are in an off state), both the high probability flag and the high base flag are set. Turn off. The production control CPU 120 turns on the high-accuracy flag (that is, when the production mode changes to the probability change mode) or turns off the high-accuracy flag (that is, the production mode changes to the normal mode). When a display control command is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, the currently displayed hold display symbol is changed to a shape (square mark or circle mark) corresponding to the effect mode. change.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a hold display setting process (step S162).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the hold display setting process. In the hold display setting process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the first start prize command buffer and the second start prize command buffer (step S501), and receives a new received command (start prize command). ) Is stored in the storage area corresponding to any of the hold display numbers “1” to “4” (step S502). If a new received command is not stored (step S502; No), the hold display setting process is terminated.

  When a new received command (start winning prize command) is stored in the storage area corresponding to any of the hold display numbers “1” to “4” (step S502; Yes), it is included in the received command. It is determined whether the symbol designation command and the variation category designation command are those for designating “no judgment” at the time of starting winning (step S503).

  If “no determination” is not designated (step S503; No), the hold display symbol is currently displayed in a display mode other than the normal mode, or the hold display symbol scheduled to be changed to a display mode other than the normal mode is currently It is determined whether it is displayed (step S504). This determination may be made, for example, by checking the state of the target flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Since the target flag is turned on when the display mode of the held display symbol is changed to a display mode other than the normal mode at present or in the future, if there is a target flag in the on state, the display mode other than the normal mode is displayed. It can be determined that the hold display symbol is currently displayed, or that the hold display symbol scheduled to be changed to a display mode other than the normal mode is currently displayed.

  Since all the target flags are in the off state, etc., the hold display design is not currently displayed in a display mode other than the normal mode, and the hold display design to be changed to a display mode other than the normal mode is currently displayed. If there is not (step S504; No), whether or not three or more start winning commands are stored in a buffer in which new received commands are stored in the first start winning command buffer and the second starting winning command buffer It is determined (whether the number of reserved memories is 3 or more) (step S505).

  When three or more start winning commands are stored (step S505; Yes), a hold display pattern is determined (step S506).

  Here, the hold display symbol will be described. As shown in FIG. 22, the on-hold display symbols are continuously displayed with different modes (shapes) depending on the production mode. Here, in the normal mode, the hold display symbol is a circle (FIG. 22A), and in the probability variation mode, the hold display symbol is a square mark (FIG. 22B).

  Moreover, there are a normal mode (blue), a special mode (white and gray), and a notice mode (yellow, green, red, and rainbow) as the display mode (display color here) of the hold display symbol (FIG. 23). reference). Among the notice modes, yellow is set with a low expectation degree for jackpot. For example, when the reserved display symbol is yellow at the end, the big hit expectation is low. Among the notice modes, the green color is set to have a big hit expectation degree. For example, when the hold display symbol is green at the end, the big hit expectation is medium. Among the notice modes, red is set to have a high expectation degree for jackpot. For example, when the reserved display symbol is red at the end, the big hit expectation is high. Among the notice modes, red is set to have a high expectation degree for jackpot. For example, when the reserved display symbol is red at the end, the big hit expectation is high.

  In addition, when three or more start winning commands are stored in the same start winning command buffer (when the first special figure hold memory number or the second special figure hold memory number is three or more), the hold display symbol The display mode of (target) may change. The change of the display mode is performed over a plurality of variable display of decorative symbols.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24A, when the third start winning command is stored in the same start winning command buffer (that is, three in the first special figure or the second special figure). The next variable display (next variation) and the next variable display (next variation) of the decorative display variable display (which may be a special game) executed at the time of occurrence) The display mode of the hold display symbol corresponding to the third start winning command (the target and the display position is shifted to the left each time the variable display is executed) can be changed. Moreover, in this embodiment, when the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the target is executed, the display mode of the hold display symbol (target) displayed in the current display area 5Hc (see FIG. 53 and the like) is also changed. Can do.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24B, when the fourth start winning command is stored in the same start winning command buffer (that is, four in the first special figure or the second special figure). When the eye hold memory occurs), the next variable display (next variation), the next variable display (next variation) of the variable display of the decorative design (which may be a special game) executed at the time of occurrence In the next variable display (next-order fluctuation), the hold display symbol corresponding to the fourth start winning command (the target, the display position is shifted to the left each time the variable display is executed) The display mode can be changed. Moreover, in this embodiment, when the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the target is executed, the display mode of the hold display symbol (target) displayed in the current display area 5Hc (see FIG. 53 and the like) is also changed. Can do.

  In step S506, the display mode pattern (holding display pattern) of the holding display symbol (target) at the start of target display (at the time of the hold), the next change, the next change, and the next change is determined. In step S506, the hold display pattern is determined with reference to any hold display pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 25 to 44 in accordance with the effect mode, the hold storage number when the hold occurs, and the variation category.

  When the production mode is the normal mode and the target is the third hold memory (that is, when the third hold memory in the first special figure or the second special figure occurs), the variable category is the variable category PA1. Alternatively, when it is PA2, the pending display pattern determination table of FIG. 25 is referred to, and when the variation category is the variation category PA3, the suspension display pattern determination table of FIG. 26 is referred to and the variation category is the variation category PA4 or PA5. In some cases, the hold display pattern determination table of FIG. 27 is referred to. When the variation category is the variation category PB3, the hold display pattern determination table of FIG. 28 is referred to. When the variation category is the variation category PB4 or PB5, FIG. Refer to the pending display pattern determination table.

  When the production mode is the probability change mode and the target is the third hold memory (that is, when the third hold memory in the first special figure or the second special figure occurs), the fluctuation category is the fluctuation category PA1. Alternatively, when it is PA2, the pending display pattern determination table of FIG. 30 is referred to. When the variation category is the variation category PA3, the suspension display pattern determination table of FIG. 31 is referred to, and the variation category is the variation category PA4 or PA5. In some cases, the hold display pattern determination table in FIG. 32 is referred to. When the change category is the change category PB3, the hold display pattern determination table in FIG. 33 is referred to, and when the change category is the change category PB4 or PB5, FIG. Refer to the pending display pattern determination table.

  When the production mode is the normal mode and the target is the fourth hold memory (that is, when the fourth hold memory in the first special figure or the second special figure occurs), the variable category is the variable category PA1. Or, when it is PA2, the pending display pattern determination table of FIG. 35 is referred to. When the variation category is the variation category PA3, the suspension display pattern determination table of FIG. 36 is referenced, and the variation category is the variation category PA4 or PA5. In some cases, the hold display pattern determination table in FIG. 37 is referred to. When the variation category is the variation category PB3, the hold display pattern determination table in FIG. 38 is referred to. Refer to the pending display pattern determination table.

  When the effect mode is the probability change mode and the target is the fourth hold memory (that is, when the fourth hold memory in the first special figure or the second special figure occurs), the fluctuation category is the fluctuation category PA1. Alternatively, when it is PA2, the pending display pattern determination table of FIG. 40 is referred to. When the variation category is the variation category PA3, the suspension display pattern determination table of FIG. 41 is referred to, and the variation category is the variation category PA4 or PA5. Sometimes, the hold display pattern determination table of FIG. 42 is referred to. When the variation category is the change category PB3, the hold display pattern determination table of FIG. 43 is referred to, and when the change category is the change category PB4 or PB5, FIG. Refer to the pending display pattern determination table.

  Each hold display pattern determination table is stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the hold display pattern determining random value SR1 updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. In the hold display pattern determination table, a determination value to be compared with the random value SR1 is assigned to each hold display pattern as a determination result. The effect control CPU 120 refers to any of the hold display pattern determination tables of FIGS. 25 to 44, and sets the hold display pattern assigned to the determined value that matches the random value SR1 for hold display pattern determination this time. Determine (select) the display pattern. In each figure, the determination ratio of each holding display pattern is described instead of the determination value assigned to each holding display pattern.

  The color described in the column of the occurrence of hold in FIGS. 25 to 44 is the display color of the hold display symbol at the start of displaying the hold display symbol of the target (when the hold storage of the target occurs). The color described in the next variation column is the display color of the reserved display symbol in the next variation. The color described in the column of the secondary variation is the display color of the hold display symbol in the secondary variation. The color described in the column of the secondary fluctuation is the display color of the reserved display symbol in the secondary fluctuation. A column including an arrow indicates that the display color changes. For example, in H3-7, the display color of the reserved display symbol changes from blue to white in the next change. If only one color is listed, it also indicates that the display color does not change.

  As can be seen with reference to FIGS. 25 to 44, in this embodiment, there is a hold display pattern (H3-1, H3-4, etc.) in which the blue color, which is the normal mode, does not change from when the hold occurs. When this hold display pattern is selected, the display mode of the target hold display pattern remains in the normal mode and does not change until execution of variable display corresponding to the target.

  The determination ratio in each hold display pattern determination table can be arbitrarily set. However, for the hold display pattern in which the display color of the hold display symbol in the last change column in each hold display pattern (the display color after change when changed) is yellow, green, or red, the jackpot expectation is The determination ratio is set so that yellow is the lowest, green is the next lowest, and red is the highest. For example, in the case of the fluctuation categories PA4, PA5, PB4, and PB5 (may be only in the case of the fluctuation categories PB4 and PB5), the display color of the hold display symbol in the last change column is red. Set the decision ratio so that the pattern, green hold display pattern, and yellow hold display pattern can be selected in this order. Otherwise (in the case of the loss variation category), the last change display is displayed. The determination ratio may be set so that the display color of the symbol is easily selected in the order of the hold display pattern that becomes yellow, the hold display pattern that becomes green, and the hold display pattern that becomes red. The last fluctuation is a secondary fluctuation when the target is the third pending storage, and a secondary fluctuation when the target is the fourth. The display color of the reserved display symbol in the last variation column (the display color after the change if changed) is hereinafter referred to as the final color. The final color is also the last color of the hold display symbol displayed in the first hold display area 5Ha or the second hold display area 5Hb. In the hold display pattern determination table referred to in the case of the variation categories PA4, PA5, PB4, and PB5, there are relatively many hold display patterns whose final color is red or green, and the hold display whose final color is yellow. Since there are relatively few display patterns, basically, the red or green jackpot expectation is high. In addition, since the final color can be red only in the case of the variation categories PA4, PA5, PB4, and PB5, the big hit expectation degree of red is higher than that of yellow or green (the change categories PA4, PA5, PB4). , Because the big hit expectation degree when PB5 is selected is higher than the big hit expectation degree when other variable categories are selected).

  Note that the hold display pattern (J3-48 or the like) in which the final color is rainbow is only when the display result of the variable display of the target is a big hit (that is, when the variation category is the variation categories PB4 and PB5). ) Can be selected. For this reason, when the final color is rainbow, the target is determined to be a big hit.

  The determination ratio in each hold display pattern determination table is more than a hold display pattern (H3-6, H3-14, etc.) including a pattern that changes from blue to the display color of the notice mode (yellow, green, red, rainbow). The hold display pattern (H3-7, H3-9, etc.) including the aspect that changes from white to the display color of the notice aspect is set higher. For example, in each hold display pattern determination table, the display color of the notice mode from white is set to be higher than the determination ratio (total value or average value, hereinafter the same as appropriate) of the hold display pattern including the pattern that changes from blue to the display color of the notice mode. The determination ratio of the hold display pattern including the aspect that changes to be higher. Further, the determination ratio in each hold display pattern determination table is changed from gray to the display color of the notice mode rather than the hold display patterns (H3-6, H3-14, etc.) including the pattern that changes from blue to the display color of the notice mode. A hold display pattern (H3-11, H3-12, etc.) including a changing aspect is set so as to be easily selected. For example, in each hold display pattern determination table, determination of a hold display pattern including an aspect that changes from gray to the display color of the notice mode rather than a determination ratio of the hold display pattern that includes a pattern that changes from blue to the display color of the notice mode Make the percentage higher. As a result, when the hold display symbol is in a special mode, it becomes easier to change to a notice mode than in the normal mode.

  As can be seen with reference to FIGS. 25 to 44, in this embodiment, there is a hold display pattern (such as H3-3) in which the display color of the hold display symbol does not change in white since the occurrence of the hold. There is no hold display pattern in which the display color of the symbol remains gray since the time of the hold occurrence. For this reason, even if it is the same special aspect, when the display color is white and when it is gray, the ratio which changes to another display color will differ.

  As can be seen with reference to FIGS. 25 to 44, in this embodiment, the hold display pattern (H3-19, H3-20, J3-48) in which the display color of the hold display symbol changes from gray to red or iridescent. Etc.), but there is no hold display pattern that changes from white to red or rainbow. For this reason, even if it is the same special mode, when the display color is white and when it is gray, the selection ratio for changing to another display color is different.

  As can be seen with reference to FIGS. 25 to 44, in this embodiment, after the display color of the hold display symbol changes from yellow to gray, the hold from which the changed gray changes to green, red, or rainbow color. There are display patterns (H3-40, H3-47, H3-48, etc.). In addition, after the display color of the hold display symbol changes from green to gray, a hold display pattern (K3-41, K3-42, K3-51, etc.) that changes from the changed gray to green, red, or iridescent is displayed. is there. For this reason, the display mode of the hold display symbol may change from a display mode that can change from the special mode to the special mode, and may change from the special mode to another display mode. And especially the notice mode after changing from a special mode turns into a notice mode in which a big hit expectation is the same or becomes high compared with the mode of notice before change.

  As can be seen with reference to FIGS. 25 to 44, in this embodiment, when the target is the fourth hold memory, when the display mode of the hold display symbol changes to white or gray in the next change. Although the final display color is only green (K3-7, K3-11, K3-19, etc.), when the display mode of the hold display symbol changes to gray in the next change, the final display color is red in addition to green. And rainbow colors (K3-13, K3-14, K3-15, K3-22, K3-23, etc.). For this reason, the big hit expectation degree differs according to the timing when the display mode of the hold display symbol becomes the special mode.

  As can be seen with reference to FIGS. 25 to 44, in this embodiment, when the target is the fourth hold memory, the display mode of the hold display symbol changes from white or gray in the next-order fluctuation. Sometimes the final display color can be changed to red and rainbow (K3-42, K3-49 to 51, etc.), but when the display mode of the reserved display symbol changes from gray in the next change, the final display color is red or It does not become iridescent (K3-9, K3-18, K3-20, etc.). For this reason, the jackpot expectation differs depending on the timing when the display mode of the hold display symbol changes from the special mode.

  The determination ratio in each hold display pattern determination table is the case where the target is the third hold memory (that is, when the third hold memory in the first special figure or the second special figure occurs) and the target Is the 4th hold memory (that is, when the 4th hold memory in the 1st special figure or the 2nd special figure occurs), and the hold display pattern becomes a special display form. The determination ratio (average value or total value of determination ratios of the hold display pattern) may be set differently. As a result, the appearance rate of the special mode can be changed according to the reserved storage.

  As can be seen with reference to FIGS. 25 to 44, in this embodiment, when the effect mode is the normal mode, the display color of the hold display symbol may be white (H3-3, H3-5, etc.). When the effect mode is the probability change mode, the display color of the hold display symbol is not white. In this way, the ratio of changing the display mode of the hold display symbol to the special mode (here, white) is changed according to the effect mode.

  As can be seen with reference to FIGS. 25 to 44, in this embodiment, the display color of the hold display symbol is not changed from white at the start of display (at the time of hold occurrence) to white, such as H3-3. , Selected only in the variation categories PA1 and PA2 selected at the time of losing. On the other hand, the hold display pattern (H3-1, H3-4, etc.) whose final color is blue may be selected when the variation category PB3 is selected at the time of big hit. For this reason, the big hit expectation when the display mode of the reserved display symbol is changed from the beginning to the special mode is lower than when the final color of the held display symbol is set to the normal mode (expected big hit expectation = 0). In particular, when a hold display pattern that does not change the display color of the hold display symbol to white from the start of display is selected, the variable display of the target is not in a reach mode.

  After step S506, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the hold display pattern determined in step S506 does not change the display color of the hold display symbol from blue at the start of display (when the hold occurs) to blue (normal mode) (H3-1). Etc.) (step S507).

  When the display color of the hold display symbol is not changed from the display start time (at the time of hold occurrence) to blue (normal mode) (step S507; No), the setting corresponding to the determined hold display pattern is set to the target flag and the notice buffer. (Step S508). Specifically, the target flag corresponding to a new received command (start winning command) is turned on (by this, the display mode of the corresponding on-hold display symbol can be other than the normal mode) and selected. The contents of the hold display pattern are stored in a notice buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. As shown in FIG. 45, the notice buffer stores the contents of the hold display pattern for each change. The contents of the stored display pattern to be stored may be the display color, the display color before and after the change, or the like. When the display color is not changed in a certain change, the storage area corresponding to the change may be blank (empty). The notice buffer may be set so that the content of the hold display pattern can be understood by looking at the notice buffer.

  After step S508, it is determined whether or not the current effect mode is the probability variation mode (step S509). Whether or not the mode is the probability variation mode may be determined based on whether or not the high-accuracy flag is in an on state. When the high-accuracy flag is off, the current effect mode is the normal mode (step S509; No), so the effect control CPU 120 displays the display color (when the display starts at the start of display) of the determined hold display pattern. The display of the hold display symbol is started with the display color) and the normal mode shape (circle shape) (step S510). The effect control CPU 120 displays a hold display symbol at a display position corresponding to a hold display number corresponding to a new received command by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. Start that.

  When the high-accuracy flag is on, the current effect mode is the probability-changing mode (step S509; Yes), so the effect control CPU 120 displays the display color (when the display starts at the start of display) of the determined hold display pattern. The display of the hold display symbol is started with the display color) and the shape for the probability variation mode (square mark shape) (step S511). The effect control CPU 120 displays a hold display symbol at a display position corresponding to a hold display number corresponding to a new received command by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. Start that.

  If the symbol designating command and the variable category designating command specify “no judgment” (step S503; Yes), the target flag may be in an on state, etc. When any one of the display modes is a display mode other than the normal mode or is scheduled to become a display mode other than the normal mode (step S504; Yes), when three or more start winning prize commands are not stored ( Step S505; No), when the display color of the hold display symbol is a pattern that does not change from the display start time (when the hold occurs) to the blue color (normal mode) (Step S507; Yes), the display mode of the hold display symbol is normal In order not to make it other than the aspect, the CPU 120 for effect control has a display color of blue (normal aspect) and a display of the reserved display symbol. The start (step S512). At this time, if it is currently in the probability variation mode, the hold display symbol is displayed in the shape for the probability variation mode (the shape of the square mark). If the current mode is the normal mode, the hold display symbol is displayed in the normal mode shape (circle shape). The effect control CPU 120 displays a hold display symbol at a display position corresponding to a hold display number corresponding to a new received command by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. Start that.

  If any one of the currently displayed hold display symbols is in a display mode other than the normal mode or is scheduled to be in a display mode other than the normal mode (step S504; Yes), the hold display symbol is displayed. Includes the case that is or is scheduled to become a notice mode. In this way, during the execution period of the pre-reading notice for the hold display design other than the target display display target this time (including the period from the decision to execute the pre-reading notice to the execution of the pre-reading notice) Compared to other cases, the ratio of the display mode of the hold display symbol to the special mode or the notification mode is different.

  Returning to FIG. 20, after step S <b> 162, the effect control CPU 120 responds to the value of the effect process flag (initially “0”) provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. Thus, any one of the following processes in steps S170 to S175 is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process is based on whether or not the first symbol variation start designation command or the second symbol variation start designation command from the main board 11 is received (whether or not each reception flag is in an ON state). Based on this, it includes processing for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5. When the first symbol variation start designation command or the second symbol variation start designation command is received and it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbols on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”. Is done. In other cases, the variable display start waiting process is terminated without updating the value of the effect process flag.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. FIG. 46 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first displays the special figure display result based on, for example, a display result designation command (command stored in the display result designation command storage area) transmitted from the main board 11. Is determined to be “lost” (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S521; Yes), for example, a variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 (a command stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area). Whether or not the variation pattern specified by the item is a non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1, PA2-1, PA2-2) corresponding to the case of “non-reach” in which the variable display mode of the decorative design is not the reach mode. Is determined (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a decorative symbol of a non-reach combination updated by a random counter for performance provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 is extracted. Then, by referring to a non-reach combination decoration design determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, a finalized design (non-reach combination decoration design) is determined.

  When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating random values for determining a decorative combination of a reach combination updated by the random number circuit 124 or an effect random counter is extracted and stored in the ROM 121 in advance. For example, the determined decorative design (the decorative design of the reach combination) is determined by referring to the decorative design determination table of the reach combination.

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S521; No), the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the jackpot combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted. Subsequently, for example, by referring to the jackpot determination symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121 in accordance with the jackpot type specified by the display result designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the image display device 5. The decorative symbols with the same symbol number that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are determined.

  After steps S523, S524, and S525, the effect control CPU 120 executes effect control pattern setting processing (step S530). FIG. 47 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control pattern setting process. In the effect control pattern setting process, the effect control CPU 120 reads the start winning command from the start winning command buffer (step S701). When the first symbol variation start designation command is transmitted, the effect control CPU 120 receives the start winning command corresponding to the highest “1” among the hold display numbers in the first start winning command buffer. Read the state of the target flag. When the second symbol variation start designation command is transmitted, the effect control CPU 120 starts the winning prize command corresponding to the highest “1” among the hold display numbers in the second starting prize command buffer. Read the state of the target flag.

  Next, data of the contents of the hold display pattern stored corresponding to the next change is read from the notice buffer (if blank, nothing is read if no contents are stored in the notice buffer) (step S702). ).

  Next, following step S702, the effect control CPU 120 shifts the stored contents of the start winning command buffer from which the start winning command is read out one by one in step S703. Specifically, the start winning command and the target flag stored in correspondence with the hold display numbers “2” to “5” are shifted to the hold display numbers “1” to “4”, respectively. In step S703, the effect control CPU 120 stores data corresponding to the next change and the next change in the notice buffer in correspondence with the next change and the next change, respectively. In addition, when the data of the content of the hold display pattern is not stored in the notice buffer, the shift may not be performed.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the notice effect after step S703 (step S704). In step S704, the effect control CPU 120 first extracts numerical data indicating the random number SR2 for determining the notice effect execution that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, etc., and notifies based on the extracted numerical data. With reference to the effect execution determination table (stored in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121), the presence / absence of the execution of the advancement effect and the type of the advancement effect in the case of execution are determined. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the notice effect execution determination table of FIG. 48A when the special figure display result is “lost”. When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the notice effect execution determination table in FIG. 48B is referred to. In the notice effect execution determination table, a determination value to be compared with the random value SR2 is assigned to each of the determination results of no execution, notice effect A, and notice effect B. The effect control CPU 120 determines that the notice effect is not executed when the determined value that matches the random value SR2 is assigned to “no execution”, and the determined value that matches the random value SR2 is “notice effect A”. If it is assigned to, it is determined that the notice effect A is to be executed, and if the determined value that matches the random number SR2 is assigned to “notice effect B”, it is determined that the notice effect B is to be executed. In FIG. 48, the determination ratio is described in place of the determination value.

  As shown in FIG. 48, when the special figure display result is “big hit”, the determination ratio of the notice effect B is the highest, the determination ratio of the notice effect A is the next highest, and the determination ratio of no execution is the lowest. When the special figure display result is “losing”, the reverse is true. Therefore, when the notice effect B is executed, the big hit expectation is high, and when the notice effect A is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the notice effect is not executed.

  After step S704, it is determined whether the data read from the notice buffer in step S702 is data that changes the display mode of the held display symbol ((change color before and after display)) (step S705). If it is data of the contents to be changed (step S705; No), it is determined whether or not the notice effect is to be executed (step S706) If the notice effect is to be executed (step S706; Yes), the action effect is not held It is determined to change the display mode of the display symbol (step S707).

  When the notice effect is not executed (step S706; No), it is determined whether or not the effect effect is executed (step S708). In step S708, the effect control CPU 120 first extracts numerical data indicating the random number SR3 for determining the effect of execution, which is updated by the random number circuit 124, the effect random counter, or the like, and operates based on the extracted numerical data. With reference to the effect execution determination table (stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 in advance), the presence / absence of execution of the effect effect and the type of effect effect in the case of execution are determined. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the action effect execution determination table of FIG. 49A when the special figure display result is “lost”. When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the action effect execution determination table of FIG. 49 (B) is referred to. In the action effect execution determination table, determination values to be compared with the random value SR3 are assigned to the determination results of no execution, action effect A, and action effect B, respectively. When the determined value that matches the random value SR3 is assigned “no execution”, the effect control CPU 120 determines not to execute the effect, and the determined value that matches the random value SR3 is “action effect A”. If the action effect A is determined to be executed, the action effect B is determined to be executed if the determined value that matches the random value SR2 is assigned to the “action effect B”. In FIG. 49, the determination ratio is described instead of the determination value.

  As shown in FIG. 49, when the special figure display result is “big hit”, the determination ratio of the action effect B is high, the determination ratio of the action effect A is the next highest, and the determination ratio of no execution is the lowest. When the special figure display result is “losing”, the reverse is true. For this reason, when the action effect B is executed, the big hit expectation degree is high, and when the action effect A is executed, the big hit expectation degree is higher than when the action effect is not executed. That is, the big hit expectation differs depending on the type of action effect.

  If the data read from the advance notice buffer in step S702 is not data (the display color before and after the change) that changes the display mode of the hold display symbol (including the case where no data is stored in the advance notice buffer). .) (Step S705; No) determines whether the target flag read in Step S701 is on (Step S709), and if it is on (Step S710; Yes), it is executed this time. Whether or not the current hold notice is executed is determined for the hold display symbol displayed in the current hold area 5Hc corresponding to the variable display (step S710).

  In step S710, the change display pattern (first hold display area 5Ha (first special figure game of the first special game) corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command and the start winning time command corresponding to the hold data to be digested this time. In the case of execution) or in the second hold display area 5Hb (in the case of execution of the second special figure game), the display mode (the hold display symbol displayed at the leftmost display position) of the current hold display symbol Whether or not to execute the current hold notice is determined on the basis of the current color). Specifically, using a correspondence table (previously stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 121) as shown in FIG. 50, a reference table (previously stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 121) corresponding to the variation pattern and the current color. And the presence or absence of execution of the hold notice this time is determined with reference to the specified reference table.

  In FIG. 50, a row is a variation pattern and a column is a current color. In FIG. 50, the reference table of the table name described in the column where the row corresponding to the current variation pattern and the column corresponding to the current current color intersect is used as the reference table referred to this time. For example, if the current variation pattern is PB5-3 and the current current color is red, the reference table TA7 is specified (selected) as a reference table to be referred to this time. Note that “-” in FIG. 50 indicates that there is no combination of the current variation pattern and the current color in this column.

  Each reference table is shown in FIG. In each table, a determination value to be compared with the random number SR4 for determining the current hold notice execution is assigned to each determination result of no change and each display color after the change. When the reference table to be referred to is specified, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random value SR4 updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and is specified above based on the extracted numerical data. With reference to the reference table, the presence / absence of execution of the pending notice is determined. The CPU 120 for effect control refers to the reference table identified above, and when the determined value that matches the random value SR2 is assigned “no change”, the on-hold display symbol displayed in the current display area 5Hc. When it is determined that the display color is not changed (that is, the reservation notice is not executed this time) and the determined value that matches the random number SR4 is assigned to each display color such as “green”, the assigned display color is set. Then, it is determined to change the display color of the hold display symbol (current color hold display symbol) displayed in the current display area 5Hc (that is, to execute the hold display advance notice for changing to the assigned display color). In FIG. 51, the determination ratio is described instead of the determination value.

  Referring to FIG. 50 and FIG. 51, the current color is low in the big hit expectation even though the fluctuation pattern is high in the big hit expectation (for example, one specifying super reach or two pseudo-reams). (For example, in the case of a combination of PB5-3 and red, etc.), a reference table (for example, reference table TA-) having a high determination ratio for changing the display color of the held display symbol to a color with a high expectation degree of jackpot. 4 etc.) will be referred to. Thus, in this embodiment, if the current variation pattern has a high jackpot expectation level, and if the current color of this time is a low jackpot expectation level, the current hold notice is executed, It is easy to change the display color to a color with a high expectation level for jackpots.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the current current color is white, the reference table TA-1 is referred to. Since all the determination values of the reference table TA-1 are assigned to “no change”, in this case, the current hold notice is not executed. In other words, when the hold display symbols displayed in the first hold display area 5Ha and the second hold display area 5Hb are in a special mode, the display mode may change to another display mode (see the hold display pattern). When the displayed hold display symbol is in a special mode, it does not change to another display mode. As described above, in this embodiment, when the special-type hold display symbol is displayed in the first hold display area 5Ha and the second hold display area 5Hb, and when it is displayed in the current display area 5Hc. Thus, the display mode changes to another display mode at a different rate (here, one rate is “0”).

  After step S708, after step S707, after step S710, or when it is determined in step S709 that the target flag is off (step S709; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines as determined above. An effect control pattern corresponding to the content is set as a usage pattern to be used this time (step S711). Here, for example, an effect control pattern is prepared for each action effect, a change in display color of the hold display symbol, and a variable display effect (a reach effect, a variable display effect, or a notice effect), and these effect control patterns are appropriately set in step S711. They may be combined and set as one production control pattern.

  In step S711, for example, when it is determined that the action effect A or B is to be executed, the action effect A or B is executed, and after execution of the action effect, the pending display symbol is read with the content read from the notice buffer in step S702. An effect control pattern for changing the display mode is set. For example, when it is determined to execute the notice effect A or B, an effect control pattern for executing the notice effect A or B is set. When it is determined to execute the current hold notice, an effect control pattern for executing the current hold notice to be changed to the determined display color is set.

  The effect control pattern that is set is an effect control pattern that executes a variable display of a decorative pattern with a change pattern specified by a change pattern specifying command, and an effect that executes an effect during variable display of contents according to the effect mode. It is also a control pattern.

  The effect control pattern to be set is the first hold display area 5Ha (when the first change start specifying command is received because the first change start specifying command reception flag is on) or the second hold. Displayed in the leftmost display position of the hold display symbols displayed in the display area 5Hb (when the second variation start designation command reception flag is received because the second variation start designation command reception flag is in an ON state or the like). When the held display symbol is moved and displayed in the current display area 5Hc and the held display symbol is displayed at another display position in the same reserved display area, the reserved display symbol is displayed one display position left. It is also a thing to move and display. This moving display is performed at the time of disclosing the variable display of decorative symbols. In the case of the moving display of the hold display symbol, the display mode is maintained. However, if the content read from the notice buffer in step S702 changes the display mode of the hold display symbol, the content is displayed. Accordingly, when the display is moved, the display color of the hold display symbol is changed to the display color after the change indicated by the content.

  Returning to FIG. 46, after step S530, the effect control CPU 120, for example, corresponds to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 ( An initial value corresponding to the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern is set (step S531).

  Then, a setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 (a start setting for effect operation control) is performed (step S533). At this time, for example, the display control unit 123 is controlled based on the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined (set) as the use pattern in step S530, and the “left” provided in the display area of the image display device 5 is controlled. ”,“ Middle ”, and“ right ”decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be changed. At this time, the movement display of the hold display symbols is also started. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S536), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. FIG. 52 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time (special drawing change time) corresponding to the change pattern has elapsed, based on the timer value of the effect control process timer, for example. (Step S551). As an example, in the process of step S551, the timer value of the production control process timer is decremented by 1, and it is determined whether or not the data associated with the process timer determination value that is the same value as the timer value decremented by 1 is an end code. By doing so, it is determined whether the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed.

  If it is not the end code, that is, if the special figure fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S551; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the present is the notice effect execution period for executing the notice effect. (Step S552). The said period should just be predetermined in the production | presentation control pattern used as a use pattern. The notice effect execution period is indicated by the fact that the data corresponding to the process timer judgment value of the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer (data included in the effect control pattern) indicates the notice effect execution period. Is determined (step S552; Yes), effect operation control for executing the notice effect is performed (step S553). For example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the notice effect associated with the process timer determination value that is the same as the timer value of the effect control process timer in the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, etc.) for execution, the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the production image on the image display device 5, or the audio control board. 13 outputs sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals), and turns on the game effect lamps 9 and decoration LEDs by outputting commands (lighting signals) to the lamp control board 14. Production operation control such as turning off / flashing is performed. By executing step S553 repeatedly for each timer interruption, execution of the notice effect is realized.

  After step S553, if it is not the advance notice execution period (step S552; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the present hold notice execution period is for executing the current hold notice (step S554). ). The said period should just be predetermined in the production | presentation control pattern used as a use pattern. This pending advance notice execution period, for example, indicating that the data corresponding to the process timer judgment value of the same value as the production control process timer value (data included in the presentation control pattern) is the current pending advance notice execution period. When it is determined that it is (step S554; Yes), the presentation operation control for executing the current hold notice is performed (step S555). For example, the CPU 120 for effect control presently holds the current hold notice associated with the process timer determination value that is the same as the timer value of the effect control process timer in the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, etc.) for executing the image, the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the production image on the image display device 5, or the audio control is performed. Sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. / Performs production control such as turning off / flashing. By repeatedly executing step S555 for each timer interrupt, execution of the current hold notice is realized.

  After step S554, if it is not the current hold notice execution period (step S554; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the present is the action effect execution period for executing the action effect (step S554). . The said period should just be predetermined in the production | presentation control pattern used as a use pattern. The action effect execution period is indicated by the fact that the data corresponding to the process timer judgment value having the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer (data included in the effect control pattern) is the action effect execution period. If it is determined (step S554; Yes), effect operation control for executing the effect effect is performed (step S555). For example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the action effect associated with the process timer determination value that is the same as the timer value of the effect control process timer in the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, etc.) for execution, the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the production image on the image display device 5, or the audio control board. 13 outputs sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals), and turns on the game effect lamps 9 and decoration LEDs by outputting commands (lighting signals) to the lamp control board 14. Production operation control such as turning off / flashing is performed. Execution of the effect is realized by repeatedly executing step S557 for each timer interruption.

  After step S557, when it is not the action effect execution period (step S556; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the present is the reach effect execution period for executing the reach effect (step S558). The said period should just be predetermined in the production | presentation control pattern used as a use pattern. The reach effect execution period is indicated by the fact that the data corresponding to the process timer judgment value having the same value as the timer value of the effect control process timer (data included in the effect control pattern) represents the reach effect execution period. If it is determined (step S558; Yes), the production operation control for executing the reach production is performed (step S559). For example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the reach effect associated with the process timer determination value that is the same as the timer value of the effect control process timer in the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, etc.) for execution, the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the production image on the image display device 5, or the audio control board. 13 outputs sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals), and turns on the game effect lamps 9 and decoration LEDs by outputting commands (lighting signals) to the lamp control board 14. Production operation control such as turning off / flashing is performed. By executing step S559 repeatedly for each timer interruption, execution of reach production is realized.

  After step S559, when it is determined that it is not the reach production execution period (step S558; No), other production operation control is performed (step S560). For example, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control execution associated with a process timer determination value that is the same as the timer value of the effect control process timer in the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, etc.), the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the effect image on the image display device 5, and the sound control board 13 is instructed (sound effect signal). ) To output sound and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R, and to turn on / off / flash the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 Perform motion control. By repeatedly executing step S560 for each timer interruption, execution of other effects (for example, a variable display operation of decorative symbols, a moving display of a pending display advance notice, etc.) is realized. After step S560, the effect process during variable display ends.

  When the data corresponding to the timer value decremented by 1 in the process of step S551 is an end code, and the special figure variation time has elapsed from the start of the variable display of decorative symbols (also a special figure game) (step S551; Yes) ), It is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S561). At this time, if the symbol confirmation designation command is not received (step S561; No), the variable display effect process is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation designation command after the variable display time has elapsed, the predetermined error processing is performed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation designation command normally. It may be executed.

  If a symbol confirmation designation command is received in step S863 (step S863; Yes), for example, a decorative symbol variable display such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Then, control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (determined ornament symbol) (determined ornament symbol of the combination determined in step S171) that becomes the variable display result in step S562. At this time, a timer value corresponding to the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set in the effect control process timer (step S563). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S564), and the variable display effect process is terminated.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special chart waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command has been received, for example. When it is determined that the hit start designation command has been received, the effect control pattern for executing the effect corresponding to the big hit gaming state is selected as the use pattern, and further, the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern is executed. A timer initial value corresponding to the time is set in the effect control process timer. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”.

  If it is determined that no hit start designation command has been received, the timer value of the effect control process timer is decremented by 1. If the timer value obtained by decrementing by 1 is not 0, the special figure waiting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the timer value obtained by subtracting 1 is 0 (when the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed), it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “losing”, and the effect process Update the value of the flag to the initial value “0” (At this time, each reception flag, data stored in each storage area, etc. (things that you do not want to carry over to the next variable display) are reset as appropriate) .

  The hitting process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this hit process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the timer value of the effect control process timer by 1, and the same value as the timer value after subtracting 1 from the data included in the effect control pattern selected as the usage pattern. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value, the display control unit 123 is controlled to produce the production image on the image display device 5. Displaying or outputting sound or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and game effect lamps by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 9 and effect operation control such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the decoration LED. By repeatedly executing step S174 for each timer interruption, the execution corresponding to the big hit gaming state (for example, an effect including fanfare and excluding ending) is realized. In the hit processing, it is further determined whether or not a hit end designation command has been received. If no hit end designation command has been received, all round games have not ended, so the value of the effect control process flag should be updated. The process is terminated without hitting. Further, when the winning end designation command is received, all the round games are ended, and therefore the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to step S175 in order to start the ending effect. Update to 5 ". At the time of this update, an effect control pattern for executing ending is selected as a use pattern, and a timer initial value corresponding to the execution time of the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern is set in the effect control process timer.

  The ending process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this ending process, the production control CPU 120 decrements the timer value of the production control process timer by 1, and among the data included in the production control pattern selected as the usage pattern, the same value as the timer value after decrementing by 1. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value, the display control unit 123 is controlled to display the production image on the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. And effect operation control such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the decoration LED. The execution of the ending effect is realized by repeatedly executing step S175 for each timer interruption. If the timer value after decrementing by 1 is “0”, or if the data associated with the process timer judgment value that is the same as the timer value after decrementing by 1 is the end code, the rendering process Update the value of the flag to the initial value “0” (At this time, each reception flag, data stored in each storage area, etc. (things that you do not want to carry over to the next variable display) are reset as appropriate) .

  Next, the effect image displayed by the series of processes will be described. As shown in FIG. 53, during the variable display of the decorative symbol, the first hold display area 5Ha displays the hold display symbol H corresponding to the variable display held for the first special game, and the second hold. In the display area 5Hb, a hold display symbol H corresponding to a variable display or the like held for the second special game is displayed. Among these hold display symbols H, a hold display symbol corresponding to the variable display executed this time is displayed. H is displayed in the current display area 5Hc. The hold display symbol H displayed in the display area 5Hc this time is deleted when the variable display ends. In FIG. 53, when the next variable display is performed, the hold display symbol H displayed at the leftmost display position of the second hold display area 5Hb is moved to the current display area 5Hc and displayed (the display color is displayed). Maintained). Further, the other on-hold display symbol H of the second on-hold display area 5Hb moves to the left display area. If there is no hold for the second special figure game, the hold display symbol H displayed at the leftmost display position of the first hold display area 5Ha is moved to the current display area 5Hc at the next variable display execution. (The display color is maintained.) Further, the other on-hold display symbol H of the first on-hold display area 5Ha moves to the left display area. In FIG. 53, an arrow indicates a state in which decorative symbols are variably displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 54, when the notice effect A is executed, for example, the notice effect A is executed when the character C1 appears. As shown in FIG. 55, when the notice effect B is executed, for example, the notice effect B is executed when the tank C2 appears.

  As shown in FIG. 56, when the effect effect A is executed, for example, the boomerang S1 moves toward the target, and the boomerang S1 hits the hold display symbol H of the target (the rightmost symbol of the second hold display region 5Hb). Then, the display color of the held display symbol H that has been hit changes. Even if the effect is performed, the display color of the hold display symbol H may not be changed. In this case, for example, the boomerang S1 disappears in the middle (the image on the right side of the second row in FIG. 56). ).

  As shown in FIG. 57, for example, when the effect effect B is executed, the star S2 moves toward the target, and the star S2 hits the target hold display symbol H (the rightmost symbol of the second hold display region 5Hb). Then, the display color of the held display symbol H that has been hit changes. Even if the effect is performed, the display color of the hold display symbol H may not be changed. In this case, for example, the star S2 disappears in the middle (the image on the right side of the second row in FIG. 57). ).

  As shown in FIG. 58, when the current hold notice is executed, the display color of the hold display symbol H displayed in the current display area 5Hc is changed. The display color may be changed so as to be switched, or may be changed by gradually changing the display color. Further, the display color may be changed after an effect such as an effect is executed. This pending notice may be performed at a predetermined timing before the reach is established, or at a predetermined timing before the variability display result is derived after the reach is established.

  As described above, in this embodiment, there is a hold display pattern (such as H3-3) in which the display color of the hold display symbol does not change in white since the occurrence of the hold, but the display color of the hold display symbol is when the hold occurs. There is no hold display pattern that remains gray and has not changed (FIGS. 25 to 44). For this reason, even if it is the same special aspect, when the display color is white and when it is gray, the ratio which changes to another display color will differ. Thereby, the player pays attention to which of the special aspects, and the interest of the game is improved.

  As described above, in this embodiment, there are on-hold display patterns (H3-19, H3-20, J3-48, etc.) in which the display color of the on-hold display symbol changes from gray to red or rainbow, but from white There is no on-hold display pattern that changes to red or rainbow (FIGS. 25 to 44). For this reason, even if it is the same special mode, when the display color is white and when it is gray, the selection ratio for changing to another display color is different. Thereby, the player pays attention to which of the special aspects, and the interest of the game is improved.

  As described above, in this embodiment, there are on-hold display patterns (H3-40, H3-47, H3-48, etc.) in which the display color of the on-hold display symbol changes from gray to green, red, or iridescent. In addition, after the display color of the hold display symbol changes from green to gray, a hold display pattern (K3-41, K3-42, K3-51, etc.) that changes from the changed gray to green, red, or iridescent is displayed. Yes (FIGS. 25-44). For this reason, the display mode of the hold display symbol may change from a display mode that can change from the special mode to the special mode, and may change from the special mode to another display mode. As a result, the change pattern of the hold display can be embodied, and the interest of the game is improved. And especially the notice mode after changing from a special mode turns into a notice mode in which a big hit expectation is the same or becomes high compared with the mode of notice before change. This can prevent the player from being discouraged.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the current current color is white, the reference table TA-1 is referred to (FIGS. 50 and 51). Since all the determination values of the reference table TA-1 are assigned to “no change”, in this case, the current hold notice is not executed. In other words, when the hold display symbols displayed in the first hold display area 5Ha and the second hold display area 5Hb are in a special mode, the display mode may change to another display mode (see the hold display pattern). When the displayed hold display symbol is in a special mode, it does not change to another display mode. As described above, in this embodiment, when the special-type hold display symbol is displayed in the first hold display area 5Ha and the second hold display area 5Hb, and when it is displayed in the current display area 5Hc. Thus, the display mode changes to another display mode at a different rate (here, one rate is “0”). Thereby, the player pays attention to the special aspect together with the display area of the special display of the hold display symbol, and the interest of the game is improved.

  As described above, in this embodiment, in the case where the target is the fourth hold storage, when the display mode of the hold display symbol changes to white or gray in the next change, the final display color is only green. (K3-7, K3-11, K3-19, etc.) However, when the display mode of the hold display symbol changes to gray in the next change, the final display color is also green or red or rainbow (K3). -13, K3-14, K3-15, K3-22, K3-23, etc.) (FIGS. 25-44). For this reason, the big hit expectation degree differs according to the timing when the display mode of the hold display symbol becomes the special mode. Thereby, the player pays attention to the special mode as well as the timing of the special mode, and the interest of the game is improved.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the target is the fourth hold storage, when the display mode of the hold display symbol changes from white or gray in the next-order variation, the final display color is red, Although it can change to a rainbow color (K3-42, K3-49 to 51, etc.), the final display color does not change to red or rainbow color when the display mode of the reserved display symbol changes from gray in the next change (K3- 9, K3-18, K3-20, etc.) (FIGS. 25-44). For this reason, the jackpot expectation differs depending on the timing when the display mode of the hold display symbol changes from the special mode. Thereby, the player pays attention to the change timing from the special mode, and the interest of the game is improved.

  As described above, the determination ratio in each hold display pattern determination table is the third hold memory in the target (that is, when the third hold memory in the first special figure or the second special figure occurs). And when the target is the fourth hold memory (that is, when the fourth hold memory in the first special figure or the second special figure occurs), the display form of the hold display symbol is a special form. You may set so that the determination ratio (average determination ratio of the said holding | maintenance display pattern) of the holding | maintenance display pattern which becomes becomes different. Thereby, the appearance rate of the special mode can be changed according to the number of reserved memories. Thereby, the player pays attention to the special mode of the target as well as the number of reserved memories when the target hold display is generated, and the interest of the game is improved.

  As described above, when the special figure display result is “big hit”, the determination ratio of the action effect B is high, the determination ratio of the action effect A is the next highest, and the determination ratio of no execution is the lowest. When the special figure display result is “losing”, the reverse is true. For this reason, when the action effect B is executed, the big hit expectation degree is high, and when the action effect A is executed, the big hit expectation degree is higher than when the action effect is not executed. That is, the big hit expectation differs depending on the type of action effect. Thereby, the player pays attention to the special aspect as well as the action effect changing from the special aspect, and the interest of the game is improved.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the effect mode is the normal mode, the display color of the hold display symbol may be white (H3-3, H3-5, etc.), but when the effect mode is the probability change mode. The display color of the hold display symbol is not white (FIGS. 25 to 44). In this way, the ratio of changing the display mode of the hold display symbol to the special mode (here, white) is changed according to the effect mode. Thereby, the player pays attention to the special mode as well as the production mode, and the interest of the game is improved.

  As described above, during the execution period of the pre-reading notice for the hold display design other than the target display display design target this time (including the period from the decision to execute the pre-reading notice to the execution of the pre-reading notice) Compared to other cases, the ratio of the display mode of the hold display symbol to the special mode or the notification mode is different. Thereby, the player can concentrate on the special aspect and pay attention, and the interest of the game is improved.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the hold display pattern (such as H3-3) that does not change the display color of the hold display symbol from white at the start of display (when hold occurs) to white is a variation category selected at the time of loss. Selected only for PA1 and PA2. On the other hand, the hold display pattern (H3-1, H3-4, etc.) in which the final color is blue may be selected in the variation category PB3 selected at the time of big hit (FIGS. 25 to 44). For this reason, the big hit expectation when the display mode of the reserved display symbol is changed from the beginning to the special mode is lower than when the final color of the held display symbol is set to the normal mode (expected big hit expectation = 0). In particular, when a hold display pattern that does not change the display color of the hold display symbol to white from the start of display is selected, the variable display of the target is not in a reach mode. Thereby, the player pays attention to the special aspect, and the interest of the game is improved.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 has, for example, identification information (for example, a game ball or the like) after a game medium (for example, a game ball) has entered a start area (for example, a first start winning opening or a second start winning opening) provided in the game area. The display result is derived by executing variable display of the identification information based on the fact that the start condition for allowing the variable display of the special symbol, the decorative design, etc. to be started is established, and the display result is predetermined. If the gaming machine is in a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when a specific display result (for example, a special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol or a finalized combination symbol for the big hit combination) is derived. Well, this specific configuration is not limited to the configuration of the above embodiment.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is, for example, a holding storage unit that stores holding information for variable display of identification information in which the start condition is not satisfied even though the gaming medium has entered the start area (for example, Variable display executing means for executing variable display of identification information based on the hold information corresponding to variable display of identification information for which the start condition is satisfied, and the like. (For example, the CPU 103 that performs the processes of steps S112 and S113 and the CPU 120 for the effect control that performs the processes of steps S171 and S172). The specific configuration of each unit is the same as that of the above embodiment. It is not limited to the configuration.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 displays, for example, a specific display (for example, the first hold display area 5Ha, the second hold display area 5Hb, etc.) corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage unit (for example, the first hold display area 5Hb, the second hold display area 5Hb, etc.). , On-hold display symbols, etc.) (for example, the image display device 5 that displays the on-hold display symbols in the first on-hold display area 5Ha and the second on-hold display area 5Hb), and the variable of identification information being executed Corresponding to the display, current display means for displaying the specific display in the current display area (for example, the current display area 5Hc) (for example, the image display device 5 for displaying the hold display symbol in the hold display area 5Hc), What is necessary is just to be provided, and the specific structure of each means is not restricted to the structure of the said embodiment.

  The specific display displayed in the current display area or the hold display area is configured as an image called a hold display symbol in the above embodiment. However, the specific display may be expressed by lighting of a light source such as an LED (in this case, the hold display means and the current display means are light sources provided in a predetermined area that is a hold display area or a current display area. ). The specific display may be another image such as a character. The specific display may be either a moving image or a still image. Note that the hold display symbol may not be displayed in the current display area. That is, the configuration of the current display means may be omitted.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 determines the display color of the hold display symbol by, for example, display mode control means for controlling the display mode of the specific display (for example, referring to the hold display pattern and each table in FIG. 51). And the like, as long as it is equipped with an effect control CPU 120 that performs control to display or change the hold display symbols with the determined display color, and the specific configuration of this means is the same as the configuration of the above embodiment. Not limited. For example, the hold display pattern, the contents of FIG. 50, the contents of each table of FIG. 51, and the like can be changed as appropriate so as to satisfy the conditions of each configuration described below. The specific display to be controlled by the display mode control means may be only the specific display displayed in the hold display area by the hold display means, or the specific display displayed in the hold display area by the hold display means. It may be a specific display displayed in the current display area by the current display means. In the above embodiment, both specific displays are targeted.

  The display mode control means may change the display mode of the specific display from the current display mode to another display mode (for example, change the display color of the hold display symbol). The general configuration is not limited to the configuration of the above embodiment.

  The display mode of the specific display includes, for example, a normal mode (for example, blue), a special mode (for example, white and gray) different from the normal mode, and the normal mode and the special mode. It is only necessary to include a different notification mode (for example, yellow, green, red, rainbow, etc.) for notifying the proportion of the specific gaming state. The display mode is a display color in the above embodiment, but may be a shape, a size, or the like, for example. For example, the normal mode, the special mode, and the notice mode may have different shapes or different sizes. In addition, changing the display mode includes putting characters or the like in the specific display. For example, when the target is a variable display in which a pseudo-ream is performed (for example, a group of pseudo-reams may be provided in a variable category and notified to the production control board side), a “pseudo” character is displayed, In the case of a variable display in which super reach is performed, the character “SP” is displayed, and in the case of a variable display in which a battle effect in which the character fights is performed (for example, when super reach B is a battle effect). The letter “B” may be displayed. Such a change in display mode using characters may be performed only for the specific display displayed in the reserved area this time.

  For example, there may be other modes as the display mode of the specific display. Moreover, only one kind may be sufficient as a special aspect and a notice aspect. Conversely, there may be a plurality of types of normal modes. The display color as the display mode is not limited to the color used in the above embodiment. When displaying a specific display with a light source such as an LED, for example, the light source can emit light in a plurality of emission colors, and the display color may be changed by changing the emission color.

  Note that changing to another display mode may include changing to another display mode belonging to the same group. For example, it may include changing from white to gray or changing from yellow to green.

  Further, the display mode control means, for example, has a ratio of changing the display mode of the specific display to the notice mode when the display mode of the specific display is the special mode rather than the normal mode. What is necessary is just to change the display mode of the said specific display to the said notice mode so that it may become high, and this specific structure is not restricted to the structure of the said embodiment.

  The target for changing the display mode of the specific display to the notice mode so that the ratio is high may be only the specific display displayed in the hold display area by the hold display unit, or the hold display unit. May be a specific display displayed in the hold display area and a specific display displayed in the current display area by the current display means. When the target is only the specific display displayed in the hold display area, the above-described condition may be satisfied by adjusting the determination ratio of the hold display pattern as in the above embodiment. . For example, in each of the hold display pattern determination tables of FIGS. 25 to 44, the display color changes from gray or white to the display color of the notice mode rather than the determination ratio of the hold display pattern including the pattern that changes from blue to the display color of the notice mode Each determination ratio (total value or average value) of the hold display pattern including the aspect is set higher. When the target is a specific display displayed in the hold display area by the hold display means and a specific display displayed in the current display area by the current display means, the determination ratio of the hold display pattern or reference to FIG. The above condition may be satisfied by adjusting the table decision ratio and the contents of the decision result that can be decided by the reference table. For example, in each of the hold display pattern determination tables of FIGS. 25 to 44, the display color changes from gray or white to the display color of the notice mode rather than the determination ratio of the hold display pattern including the pattern that changes from blue to the display color of the notice mode Each determination ratio of the hold display pattern including the aspect is set to be higher, and a reference table that changes from white to the notice aspect is provided, and the determination ratio that changes from white to the notice aspect is increased (for example, 100%). ) Etc.

  In addition, when the specific display to be changed also includes the specific display displayed in the current display area, the display color (current hold column) of the hold display symbol in the current hold area as shown in FIG. 59 is also specified. 21 is prepared, and in step S506 of FIG. 21, an all-period hold display pattern determination table (for example, for selecting the all-period hold display pattern) is prepared. With reference to the hold display patterns in the tables in FIGS. 25 to 44 replaced with the hold display pattern for the entire period including the display color of the hold display symbols of the current hold area (current hold field), the hold display area and the current You may determine collectively the transition of the display mode of the specific display displayed on a display area. Note that FIG. 59 is an example, and the contents of the all-period hold display pattern are naturally changed according to the purpose, and all-period hold display patterns other than those shown in FIG. 59 are naturally set. In such a case, steps S709 and S710 in FIG. 47 may be omitted. In such a case, the specific display to be changed is the contents of the all-period hold display pattern determination table (the contents and determination of the all-period hold display pattern) as in the case where only the specific display displayed in the hold display area is the target. The ratio may be set to satisfy the above condition. For example, in each all-period holding display pattern determination table, the notification mode of the notification mode is changed from gray or white to the determination ratio (total value or average value) of all-period holding display patterns including a pattern that changes from blue to the display color of the notification mode. It is preferable that the determination ratio of the all-period holding display pattern including the aspect that changes to the display color is higher. Note that this can also be applied to other conditions described below. In other words, regarding the display mode of the specific display described below, when the specific display displayed in the current display area is also targeted, a whole-period hold display pattern is prepared and only the specific display displayed in the hold display area is displayed. The content of the all-period hold display pattern determination table may be set based on the same concept as that for the target. When using the all-period hold display pattern determination table, the notice buffer is provided with a change field (current change field) when the specific display is displayed in the current hold display, and the specific display is displayed in the current hold display. The content of whether to change the display mode of the specific display (the content of the hold display pattern for the entire period) is also stored, and the display mode when the specific display is displayed on the current hold display based on this content is also stored. An effect control pattern corresponding to the change is set.

  As in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 displays the variable information display result (display result based on the hold information corresponding to the variable information display of the identification information for which the start condition is satisfied. Predetermining means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes step S239) that determines whether or not to make a specific display result, whether or not to enter a specific gaming state, and the like, and the predetermination The hold information may be any hold information extracted when a game medium (for example, a game ball or the like) enters the start area before the means, or may be hold information temporarily stored in the hold storage means. And may be a hold display held separately from the hold storage means.) Whether the identification information corresponding to the hold information is displayed as a variable display display result (whether the display result is a specific display result) Or a determination means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes step S211) that determines whether or not to enter a specific gaming state, etc. (the specific configuration of each means is the above embodiment) Not limited to.)

  The variable display execution means may execute variable display of the identification information based on the determination result of the pre-decision means as in the above embodiment (the CPU 103 that executes the processing of steps S111 and S112, etc. An effect control CPU 120 that executes the processing of step S171 and step S172 based on the effect control command from the main board 11).

  In the above embodiment, the display mode control means determines the hold display pattern for the specific display displayed in the hold display area based on the determination result of the determination means (based on whether or not the big hit. An effect control CPU 120 that determines a hold display pattern (that is, how to control the display mode of the specific display, etc.) based on the determined variation category (variation category designation command). In other words, the display mode control unit controls the specific display displayed in the hold display area based on the determination result of the determination unit. However, for example, whether the display mode of the specific display is the normal mode or the special mode is determined by a table and a random value based on the determination result (for example, one-to-one) and determined to be the normal mode. Refer to the table set so that it is easier to decide when it is changed to the notice mode when it is decided to make it a special form than when it is done, whether to make a notice form based on the judgment result of the judging means or notice You may determine the kind of aspect etc. with a table and a random value.

  Further, the display mode control means determines whether or not to change the specific display based on the determination result of the pre-decision means for the specific display displayed in the display area this time (whether or not it is a big hit) Effect control CPU 120 that determines whether or not there is a hold display notice based on a variation pattern (variation pattern designation command) determined based on the When determining the transition of the display mode of the specific display including the change of the display mode of the specific display to be displayed, the display mode control means determines the display mode of the specific display based on the determination result of the determination means. Transition is decided. That is, the display mode control means controls the specific display displayed in the current display area based on the determination result of the determination means or the determination result of the prior determination means (or may be based on both). Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the transition of the display mode of the specific display is determined based on the variation category and variation pattern (such as the variation category designation command and the variation pattern designation command). It is a decision based on the result and the judgment result.) Even if the transition of the display mode of the specific display is directly decided by determining the table to be referenced based on whether or not it is a big hit (symbol design command or display result designation command) Good. Note that the transition of the display mode of the specific display may be determined by determining a table to be referred to based on both the variation category, the variation pattern, and whether or not it is a big hit. Further, the transition of the display mode of the specific display may be determined by determining a table to be referenced according to the jackpot type or the like. For example, even with the same variation category or the like, it is possible to diversify the production by varying the contents and determination ratio of the hold display pattern depending on whether or not the big hit (big hit type). Note that, as the big hit, a 15R big hit gaming state, a 2R big hit gaming state, and the like may be prepared, and a big hit type for specifying each may be prepared.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is further configured as follows. In addition, you may combine the following structures suitably.

(Configuration 1)
The special mode includes a first special mode (for example, white) and a second special mode (for example, gray) different from the first special mode, and the display mode control means. So that the ratio of changing the display mode of the specific display to another display mode differs depending on whether the display mode of the specific display is the first special mode or the second special mode. The display mode of the specific display is changed to another display mode.

  In the above-described embodiment, the display color of the hold display symbol does not change in white since the occurrence of the hold (such as H3-3) (a hold display pattern that does not change after becoming white) may be used. However, there is no hold display pattern in which the display color of the hold display symbol does not change in gray since the occurrence of the hold (it may be a hold display pattern that does not change after turning gray) (FIGS. 25 to 44). This configuration is realized. That is, here, the ratio of changing the display mode of the specific display to another display mode is 100% (100%) in the second special mode and less than 100% in the first special mode. The content and determination ratio of the hold display pattern may be adjusted so that the ratio in the first special mode is 100%, the ratio in the second special mode may be less than 100%, The ratio may be less than 100% and different from each other. When both ratios are less than 100%, for example, in each determination table for determining a hold display pattern or the like, a determination ratio that satisfies the above one condition (the display mode of the specific display is the first special mode) When the display mode of the specific display is changed to the other display mode, the determination rate of the holding display pattern including the content to change the display mode to the other display mode and the determination rate of the one satisfying the other condition (the specific display) When the display mode is the second special mode, the display rate of the specific display is changed from the display mode of the specific display to the other display mode. You can do it.

  In addition, when the specific display subject to the above configuration is the specific display displayed in the hold display area and the specific display displayed in the current display area, for example, the all-time hold display in the same way as the hold display pattern A pattern determination table (for example, a table in which the hold display patterns in FIGS. 25 to 44 are replaced with the hold display patterns for the entire period. The same applies hereinafter) may be prepared. For example, there is an all-period holding display pattern that does not change in white since the time when the holding occurred (the display color of the holding display pattern may be a whole-period holding display pattern that does not change after becoming white). It is sufficient that there is no full-period hold display pattern (the display color may be a full-period hold display pattern that does not change after turning gray) that does not change in gray since the occurrence of the hold. Similarly to the above, the ratio of changing the display mode of the specific display to another display mode is adjusted by adjusting the content and determination ratio of the all-period holding display pattern, and the ratio in the case of the first special mode is set to 100%. The ratio in the case of 2 special modes may be less than 100%, or both ratios may be less than 100% and may be different from each other.

  In addition, the display color of the display pattern of the hold display has been kept gray since the time of the hold occurrence, and the hold display pattern that does not change has been prepared. By doing so, a pachinko gaming machine that satisfies the above conditions may be configured.

  According to said structure, since a player pays attention by a special mode (especially which is a special mode), the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 2)
The special mode includes a first special mode (for example, white) and a second special mode (for example, gray) different from the first special mode, and the display mode control means. Is a selection ratio of whether the display mode of the specific display is changed to another display mode when the display mode of the specific display is the first special mode or the second special mode So that the display mode of the specific display is changed to another display mode.

  In the above embodiment, there are on-hold display patterns (H3-19, H3-20, J3-48, etc.) in which the display color of the on-hold display symbol changes from gray to red or rainbow, but from white to red or rainbow This configuration is realized by the fact that there is no pending display pattern that changes to (FIGS. 25 to 44).

  In addition, when the specific display subject to the above configuration is the specific display displayed in the hold display area and the specific display displayed in the current display area, for example, the all-time hold display in the same way as the hold display pattern A pattern determination table or the like may be prepared. For example, there is an all-period holding display pattern in which the display color of the holding display symbol changes from gray to red or rainbow, but there may be no all-time holding display pattern that changes from white to red or rainbow. The contents of the reference table (FIGS. 50 and 51) for the pending notice this time may be adjusted to satisfy the above configuration. Note that the selection ratios are different. The other display modes that can be changed are the same in the first special mode and the second special mode, but the ratio of the other display modes after the change is different. In addition, it includes a case where other display modes that can be changed are different between the first special mode and the second special mode, or are partially common. For example, in the first special mode, it changes to another display mode A at 100% (that is, when it changes, only the other display mode A changes), and in the second special mode, other display mode The mode B may be changed by 50%, and the other display mode C may be changed by 50%. The display modes A to C are all different. Further, in the first special mode, it changes to another display mode A at 100% (that is, when it changes, only the other display mode A changes), and in the second special mode, other display mode The aspect A may be changed by 50% and the other display aspect B may be changed by 50%. Further, in the first special mode, the display mode changes to 50% for the other display mode A and 50% to the other display mode B (that is, when it changes, it changes only to the other display mode A). In the second special mode, the display mode A may be changed to 70% for the other display mode A and 30% to the other display mode B. The same applies to other selection ratios.

  According to said structure, since a player pays attention by a special mode (especially which is a special mode), the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 3)
The display mode control unit further includes a notification unit that performs a predetermined notification when the display mode of the specific display is changed to the special mode, and the notification unit controls the display mode of the specific display. Different notifications are made when the first special mode is selected and when the second special mode is selected.

  For example, when the display color of the reserved display symbol is set to white (displayed in the color (here, white) from the beginning) and changed from another display color to that color (here, white). , “Same”), the first voice is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and when the display color of the hold display symbol is gray, the second voice is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. This configuration is realized. Such a sound should just be prescribed | regulated previously with the production | presentation control pattern.

  According to said structure, since a player pays attention with a special aspect with an audio | voice, the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 4)
The display mode control means, when the display mode of the specific display is the first special mode and when the display mode is the second special mode, the display mode is the second special mode Only, the display mode of the specific display is necessarily changed from the second special mode to another display mode.

  In the above embodiment, there is a hold display pattern (such as H3-3) in which the display color of the hold display symbol does not change in white since the occurrence of the hold (such as H3-3) (may be a hold display pattern that does not change after becoming white). However, since there is no hold display pattern (the hold display pattern that does not change after becoming gray) that the display color of the hold display symbol does not change in gray since the occurrence of the hold (FIGS. 25 to 44). Configuration is realized. Similarly, when the specific display subject to the above configuration is the specific display displayed in the hold display area and the specific display displayed in the current display area, for example, in the all-time hold display pattern determination table, the hold display pattern There is an all-period hold display pattern that does not change in white since the occurrence of the hold (although it may be a hold display pattern that does not change after becoming white), but the display color of the hold display symbol is held It is sufficient that there is no all-period hold display pattern that does not change in gray since time (it may be a hold display pattern that does not change after turning gray).

  According to said structure, since a player pays attention by a special mode (especially which is a special mode), the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 5)
The display mode control means, when the display mode of the specific display is the first special mode and when the display mode is the second special mode, the display mode is the second special mode Only, the display mode of the specific display is changed from the second special mode to the first specific display mode.

  In the above embodiment, there are on-hold display patterns (H3-19, H3-20, J3-48, etc.) in which the display color of the on-hold display symbol changes from gray to red or iridescent, but from white to red or iridescent. This configuration is realized by the fact that there is no changing hold display pattern (FIGS. 25 to 44). Similarly, when the specific display subject to the above configuration is the specific display displayed in the hold display area and the specific display displayed in the current display area, for example, in the all-time hold display pattern determination table, the hold display pattern There is a full-period hold display pattern in which the display color changes from gray to red or rainbow, but there is no full-time hold display pattern that changes from white to red or rainbow.

  According to said structure, the change of a specific display can be diversified and the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 6)
The display mode control means changes the display mode of the specific display to another display mode at any of a plurality of timings, and changes the display mode of the specific display when a game medium enters the start area. To decide.

  In the above embodiment, this configuration is realized by determining the hold display pattern (or the all-period hold display pattern) in step S162. Note that changing the display mode to another display mode may be performed a plurality of times in one variable display.

  According to said structure, determination of the timing which changes the display mode of specific display can be made easy.

(Configuration 7)
The variable display execution means includes variable display pattern determination means for determining a variable display pattern for variable display of identification information to be executed, and the display mode control means displays the specific display during execution of variable display of identification information. When the mode is changed to another display mode, an action effect that changes the display mode as a result of the performance is executed, and the identification information that is executed when the display mode of the specific display is changed to another display mode. In accordance with the variable display pattern of variable display, the effect mode of the effect is varied or the ratio of executing the effect is varied.

  The variable display pattern includes an execution mode of other effects (such as a notice effect) executed during variable display of the decorative symbols, in addition to the decorative pattern change mode. In this embodiment, the above configuration is realized by determining whether or not the action effects A and B are executed in accordance with whether or not the notice effect is executed in step S162. It should be noted that the determination ratio of the type of action effect (effect mode) may be varied depending on whether or not the notice effect is executed.

  According to said structure, the presence or absence and effect aspect of an effect effect can be determined according to the content of the variable display pattern, and the display aspect of a specific display can be changed in a suitable aspect.

(Configuration 8)
The display mode control means changes the display mode of the specific display to the second specific display mode only when the display mode of the specific display is the special mode.

  In the above embodiment, there is a holding display pattern (such as J3-48) in which the display color of the holding display symbol changes from gray to rainbow, but the holding display pattern that changes from normal mode or other notice modes to rainbow color is This configuration is realized by the absence (FIGS. 25 to 44). Similarly, when the specific display subject to the above configuration is the specific display displayed in the hold display area and the specific display displayed in the current display area, for example, in the all-time hold display pattern determination table, the hold display pattern There is a whole-period hold display pattern in which the display color changes from gray to rainbow, but it is sufficient that there is no full-time hold display pattern that changes from the normal mode or other notice modes to the rainbow color.

  According to said structure, since a player pays attention by a special aspect, the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 9)
When the display mode of the specific display is a predetermined display mode among the display modes that can be changed from the special mode (when the display mode is a predetermined display mode from the beginning, The display mode of the specific display is changed to the special mode.

  In the above embodiment, there is a hold display pattern (H3-40, H3-47, H3-48, etc.) in which the display color of the hold display symbol changes from gray to green, red, or iridescent, and the display of the hold display symbol There are pending display patterns (K3-41, K3-42, K3-51, etc.) that change from gray to green, red, or iridescent after the color changes from green to gray (FIGS. 25 to 44). This configuration is realized.

  Similarly, when the specific display subject to the above configuration is the specific display displayed in the hold display area and the specific display displayed in the current display area, for example, in the all-period hold display pattern determination table, gray to green , Red, or iridescent all-period hold display pattern, after the change of the display color of the hold display symbol from green to gray, then change from gray to green, red, or iridescent for all periods There should be a display pattern.

  According to said structure, the change pattern of a specific display can be diversified and the interest of a game improves. The predetermined display mode may be all of the display modes that can be changed from the special mode, or may be a part of the special mode.

(Configuration 10)
The display mode control means includes the special display when the display mode of the specific display is changed from the predetermined display mode and the special mode that is not changed from the predetermined display mode. You may make it change the display mode of the said specific display to another display mode so that the ratio which changes the display mode of a specific display to another display mode differs. The percentages to be compared are 80% on one side and 20% on the other side, and 10% (100%) on one side and 0% (0%) on the other side. It may be. When one ratio is 80% and the other is 20%, for example, in each determination table for determining a hold display pattern, etc., the determination ratio (the specific display When the display mode is the special mode changed from the predetermined display mode, the total display rate or the average value of the holding display pattern determination ratio for changing the display mode of the specific display to another display mode), and Determination ratio of the condition that satisfies the other condition (when the display mode of the specific display is the special mode not changed from the predetermined display mode, the display mode of the specific display is changed to another display mode. What is necessary is just to make it different from the total value or average value of the determination rate of a display pattern. Moreover, in order to make one ratio 100% (100%) and the other ratio 0% (0%), for example, the above-mentioned one condition is satisfied in the hold display pattern and the all-period hold display pattern. There is something, but there should be no one that satisfies the other condition. This is the same in the case of making the ratios different, and also in the case of making one ratio higher (or lower) than the other ratio.

  For example, the above condition may be satisfied by adjusting the content of the hold display pattern, the determination ratio, etc. in the hold display pattern determination table. For example, in the hold display pattern determination table, the one or more hold display patterns (including those in the special mode from the beginning) that change the display mode of the specific display from the predetermined display mode to the special mode are included. There is a hold display pattern that does not change from a special mode to another display mode, but one or more on-hold display patterns that change the display mode of a specific display from a predetermined display mode to a special mode. There is no hold display pattern that does not change the mode. Or, the reverse may be applied. For example, there is no hold display pattern that does not change the special display mode from the special display mode to one or more hold display patterns that change the display mode of the specific display from the predetermined display mode to the special mode. Among the one or more hold display patterns that change the display mode from the predetermined display mode to the special mode, there may be a hold display pattern that does not change from the special mode to another display mode.

  Similarly, when the specific display subject to the above configuration is the specific display displayed in the hold display area and the specific display displayed in the current display area, for example, the all-period hold display in the all-period hold display pattern determination table The above condition may be satisfied by adjusting the content of the pattern, the determination ratio, and the like. For example, in the all-period holding display pattern determination table, one or more all-period holding display patterns (including those in the special mode from the beginning) that change the display mode of the specific display from a predetermined display mode to a special mode. There is a whole-period hold display pattern that does not change from the special mode to another display mode, but among the one or more all-time hold display patterns that change the display mode of the specific display from the predetermined display mode to the special mode The whole-period hold display pattern that does not change from the special mode to another display mode is avoided. Or, as described above, the reverse may be used.

  According to said structure, since a player pays attention to a special aspect, the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 11)
The display mode control means includes the special display when the display mode of the specific display is changed from the predetermined display mode and the special mode that is not changed from the predetermined display mode. The display mode of the specific display is changed to another display mode so that the selection ratio for changing the display mode of the specific display to which of the other display modes is different.

  For example, the above condition may be satisfied by adjusting the content of the hold display pattern, the determination ratio, etc. in the hold display pattern determination table. For example, in the hold display pattern determination table, the one or more hold display patterns (including those in the special mode from the beginning) that change the display mode of the specific display from the predetermined display mode to the special mode are included. There is no hold display pattern that changes from a special mode to another predetermined display mode (for example, rainbow), but one or more hold display patterns that change the display mode of a specific display from a predetermined mode to a special mode There is a holding display pattern for changing from the special mode to another predetermined display mode (for example, rainbow). Or, the reverse may be applied. For example, the display mode of the specific display is changed from the special mode to another predetermined display mode (for example, rainbow color) in one or more hold display patterns that change the display mode from the predetermined mode to the special mode. There is a hold display pattern, but one or more hold display patterns for changing the display mode of the specific display from the predetermined display mode to the special mode, and from the special mode to another predetermined display mode (for example, rainbow color) There may be no hold display pattern to be changed.

  Similarly, when the specific display subject to the above configuration is the specific display displayed in the hold display area and the specific display displayed in the current display area, for example, the all-period hold display in the all-period hold display pattern determination table The above condition may be satisfied by adjusting the content of the pattern, the determination ratio, and the like. For example, in the all-period holding display pattern determination table, one or more all-period holding display patterns (including those in the special mode from the beginning) that change the display mode of the specific display from a predetermined display mode to a special mode. There is no whole-period holding display pattern for changing from the special mode to another predetermined display mode (for example, rainbow), but one or more changing the display mode of the specific display from the predetermined display mode to the special mode The whole-period hold display pattern is changed from the special mode to another predetermined display mode (for example, rainbow color). Or, as described above, the reverse may be used.

  According to said structure, since a player pays attention to a special aspect, the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 12)
The notice mode includes a plurality of notice modes having different ratios of the specific gaming state to be notified, and the display mode control means changes the display mode of the specific display from the notice mode to the special mode, and changes When the change from the special mode to the notice mode is performed, the specific notice that the notice mode that changes from the special mode gives a notice than the ratio that the notice mode that changes to the special mode becomes the specific gaming state to be noticed. The display mode of the specific display is changed so that the ratio of entering the gaming state tends to be higher.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in the pending display pattern determination tables of FIGS. 25 to 44, the notice mode after changing from the special mode has the same or higher jackpot expectation as compared to the pre-change mode. The first hold display pattern that becomes the notice mode to be prepared is prepared. The notice mode after the change from the special form is the second hold display pattern that is a notice mode having a lower degree of jackpot expectation than the notice mode before the change. This configuration is realized by not preparing. A second hold display pattern may also be prepared. In this case, the determination ratio in the hold display pattern determination table is higher in the first hold display pattern than in the second hold display pattern. To.

  Similarly, when the specific display subject to the above configuration is the specific display displayed in the hold display area and the specific display displayed in the current display area, for example, in the all-period hold display pattern determination table, For the notice mode after the change, a first full-period hold display pattern is prepared, which becomes the notice mode in which the degree of jackpot expectation is the same or higher than the notice mode before the change, and the notice after the change from the special mode This configuration is realized by not preparing a second all-period hold display pattern that is a notification mode with a lower jackpot expectation than the notification mode before the change. Note that a second all-period hold display pattern may also be prepared. In this case, the determination ratio in the all-period hold display pattern determination table is the first all-period hold display pattern rather than the second all-period hold display pattern. The display pattern may be higher.

  According to said structure, a player's discouragement can be reduced and the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 13)
The display mode control means changes the display mode of the specific display to the special mode when the display mode of the specific display is a part of the display modes that can be changed from the special mode, When the display mode of the specific display is the display mode of the remaining part of the display modes that can be changed from the special mode, the display mode of the specific display is not changed to the special mode.

  For example, in the hold display pattern determination table, when there is a hold display pattern that changes from a special mode to green and yellow, there is a hold display pattern that changes from green to a special mode (for example, gray), but from yellow to a special mode ( For example, there is no hold display pattern that changes to gray). Similarly, when the specific display subject to the above configuration is the specific display displayed in the hold display area and the specific display displayed in the current display area, for example, in the all-period hold display pattern determination table, If there is an all-period hold display pattern that changes from green to yellow, there is an all-period hold display pattern that changes from green to a special mode (eg, gray), but all changes that change from yellow to a special mode (eg, gray). There should be no period hold display pattern.

  According to said structure, it can be made to pay attention to the display mode of a specific display, and the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 14)
The notice mode includes a plurality of notice modes having different ratios of the specific gaming state to be notified, and the display mode control means displays the current display when the display mode of the specific display is the special mode. When the display mode of the specific display displayed by the means is the special mode, the ratio of the specific display state to be notified of the specific display state of the specific display mode is more than a predetermined threshold. The display mode of the specific display is changed to the specific notice mode so that the rate of change to the higher specific notice mode is different.

  In the above embodiment, when the current current color is white, the reference table TA-1 is referred to (FIGS. 50 and 51). Since all the determination values of the reference table TA-1 are assigned to “no change”, in this case, the current hold notice is not executed. In other words, when the hold display symbols displayed in the first hold display area 5Ha and the second hold display area 5Hb are in a special mode, the display mode may change to another display mode (see the hold display pattern). This configuration is realized by not changing to another display mode when the displayed on-hold display symbol is in a special mode.

  In addition, when determining the transition of the change of the display mode of the specific display at once using the all-period hold display pattern determination table, for example, the special mode is displayed in red while the specific display is displayed in the hold display area. And a second all-period hold display pattern that changes from a special mode to red and iridescent when a specific display is displayed in the current display area without preparing a first all-period hold display pattern that changes to a rainbow color. The above configuration may be realized by preparing Alternatively, both the first all-period hold display pattern and the second all-period hold display pattern may be prepared so that the above condition is satisfied depending on the determination ratio.

  According to said structure, since a player pays attention by a special aspect (especially whether the specific display of a special aspect is displayed on a holding area this time or displayed on a holding display area), the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 15)
The display mode control unit displays the specific display when the display mode of the specific display displayed by the current display unit is the special mode than when the display mode of the specific display is the special mode. The display mode of the specific display is changed to the specific notice mode so that the ratio of changing the mode to the specific notice mode becomes high.

  For example, when determining the transition of the change in the display mode of the specific display at once using the all-period hold display pattern determination table, for example, while the specific display is displayed in the hold display area, The second all-period holding display pattern that changes from the special mode to red and rainbow when the specific display is displayed in the current display area without preparing the first all-period holding display pattern that changes to the rainbow color. The above configuration may be realized by preparing. Alternatively, both the first all-period hold display pattern and the second all-period hold display pattern may be prepared so that the above condition is satisfied depending on the determination ratio.

  According to said structure, a player can have a feeling of expectation in the specific display of the special aspect currently displayed on the display area, and the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 16)
The display mode control means is configured to display the current display means when the display mode of the specific display is the special mode and when the display mode of the specific display displayed by the current display unit is the special mode. Only when the display mode of the specific display to be displayed is the special mode, the display mode of the specific display is changed to a predetermined notice mode among the plurality of notice modes.

  For example, when determining the transition of the change in the display mode of the specific display at once using the all-period hold display pattern determination table, for example, when the specific display is displayed in the hold display area, The above configuration is realized by preparing a whole-period hold display pattern that changes from a special mode to a rainbow color when a specific display is displayed in the current display area without preparing a whole-period hold display pattern that changes to May be.

  According to said structure, since a player pays attention to the specific display of the special aspect currently displayed on the display area, the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 17)
The variable display execution means includes variable display pattern determination means for determining a variable display pattern for variable display of identification information to be executed, and the display mode control means sets the display mode of the specific display displayed by the current display unit. , Based on the display mode of the specific display displayed by the hold display unit immediately before the display unit displays the specific display, and the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination unit, Any one of the plurality of notice modes is changed.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 50, this configuration is determined by referring to a reference table corresponding to the variable display pattern and the current color, and determining whether or not the current hold notice is executed and the contents of the current hold notice. Is realized. In the above embodiment, in one variable display, the random value MR3 is not extracted again once extracted. For example, the random value MR3 is extracted once at the time of starting winning. The variable category may be re-determined by extracting MR3 at the start of variable display.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to combine the current hold notice and the variable display, and it is possible to make it difficult for production to be chewed. This is particularly effective when the expectation degree of jackpot of a variation category is greatly different from the expectation degree of jackpot of a variation pattern within the variation category. In addition, for example, the super-reach A with two quasi-continuations has a higher jackpot expectation degree than the super-reach B without the quasi-continuation, and the big hit expectation degree of the fluctuation pattern and the big hit expectation degree of the fluctuation category It is also effective when is different.

(Configuration 18)
The display mode control means sets the display mode of the specific display to the special mode at any one of a plurality of timings, and sets the display mode of the specific display to the special mode at a first timing of the plurality of timings. The display mode of the specific display is controlled so that the ratio of entering the specific gaming state differs depending on when and when changing to the special mode at a second timing later than the first timing.

  In the above embodiment, in the hold display pattern in the case where the target is the hold storage fourth, when the display mode of the hold display symbol changes to white or gray in the next change, the final display color is only green. (K3-7, K3-11, K3-19, etc.) When the display mode of the hold display symbol changes to gray in the next change, the final display color becomes green or red or rainbow (K3-13). , K3-14, K3-15, K3-22, K3-23, etc.) (FIGS. 35 to 44), the jackpot expectation of the notice mode of the hold display symbol will be different, so the above configuration is realized. Is done.

  Similarly, when the specific display subject to the above configuration is the specific display displayed in the hold display area and the specific display displayed in the current display area, for example, the target in the all-period hold display pattern determination table is held. In the hold display pattern in the case of the fourth storage, when the display form of the hold display symbol changes to white or gray in the next variation, the final display color (here, the final color in the current display area (the current hold area) Including the color after changing due to the advance notice.)) Is only green, but when the display pattern of the hold display symbol changes to gray in the next change, the final display color will be red and rainbow colors as well as green Like that.

  Even when the target is the fourth hold storage, the hold display pattern determination table or the all-period hold display pattern determination table may be set so that the above-described condition of the configuration 18 is satisfied (the following configuration) But the same).

  According to said structure, since a player pays attention by a special aspect (especially timing which becomes a special aspect), the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 19)
The display mode control means changes to the special mode when the display mode of the specific display is changed to the special mode at the third timing among the plurality of timings and at a fourth timing later than the third timing. The display mode of the specific display is changed to another display mode so that the ratio of changing the display mode of the special display of the special mode to another display mode is different from that of the special mode. The third timing may be the same as or different from the first timing, and the fourth timing may be the same as or different from the second timing (hereinafter referred to as the first to first timings). Same for the fourth timing).

  For example, the above condition may be satisfied by adjusting the content of the hold display pattern, the determination ratio, etc. in the hold display pattern determination table. For example, in the hold display pattern determination table, among one or more hold display patterns that change the display mode of the specific display to the special mode in the next variation, there is a hold display pattern that does not change from the special mode to another display mode. In the one or more hold display patterns that change the display mode of the specific display to the special mode in the next variation, no hold display pattern that does not change from the special mode to another display mode is set. Alternatively, the determination ratio may be adjusted so that both of the hold display patterns exist.

  Similarly, when the specific display subject to the above configuration is the specific display displayed in the hold display area and the specific display displayed in the current display area, for example, the all-period hold display in the all-period hold display pattern determination table The above condition may be satisfied by adjusting the content of the pattern, the determination ratio, and the like. For example, in the all-period hold display pattern determination table, the entire period during which the display mode of the specific display is changed from the special mode to another display mode in one or more all-period hold display patterns that change the display mode of the specific display to the special mode in the next change. There is a hold display pattern, but one or more all-period hold display patterns that change the display mode of the specific display to the special mode in the next variation, the all-period hold display pattern that does not change from the special mode to another display mode Not to be.

  According to said structure, since a player pays attention to the timing which becomes a special aspect, the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 20)
The display mode control means changes to the special mode when the display mode of the specific display is changed to the special mode at the third timing among the plurality of timings and at a fourth timing later than the third timing. The display mode of the specific display is changed to another display mode so that the selection ratio of changing the display mode of the specific display of the special mode to another display mode is different from that of the special display.

  For example, the above condition may be satisfied by adjusting the content of the hold display pattern, the determination ratio, etc. in the hold display pattern determination table. For example, in the hold display pattern determination table, in one or more hold display patterns that change the display mode of the specific display to the special mode in the next variation, the special mode is changed to another predetermined display mode (for example, rainbow color). There is no pending display pattern to be changed, but one or more on-hold display patterns that change the display mode of the specific display to the special mode in the next-order variation, from the special mode to another predetermined display mode (for example, rainbow color) There is a hold display pattern to be changed.

  Similarly, when the specific display subject to the above configuration is the specific display displayed in the hold display area and the specific display displayed in the current display area, for example, the all-period hold display in the all-period hold display pattern determination table The above condition may be satisfied by adjusting the content of the pattern, the determination ratio, and the like. For example, in the all-period hold display pattern determination table, one or more all-period hold display patterns that change the display mode of the specific display to the special mode in the next change include other predetermined display modes (for example, There is no holding display pattern to be changed to (rainbow), but one or more all-period holding display patterns that change the display mode of the specific display to the special mode in the next variation are changed from the special mode to another predetermined display mode. There is a whole-period hold display pattern that is changed to (for example, rainbow).

  According to said structure, since a player pays attention to the timing which becomes a special aspect, the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 21)
The display mode control means sets the display mode of the special display to the first specific display only when the display mode of the specific display is set to the special mode at a predetermined timing of the plurality of timings. Change to embodiment.

  For example, the above condition may be satisfied by adjusting the content of the hold display pattern, the determination ratio, etc. in the hold display pattern determination table. For example, in the hold display pattern determination table, one or more hold display patterns for changing the display mode of the specific display to the special mode in the next-order variation, and other predetermined display modes (for example, rainbow colors) from the special mode There is a hold display pattern to be changed, but in one or more hold display patterns to be changed to a special mode at other timings, a hold to change from the special mode to another predetermined display mode (for example, rainbow color) There should be no display pattern.

  Similarly, when the specific display subject to the above configuration is the specific display displayed in the hold display area and the specific display displayed in the current display area, the all-period hold display pattern in the all-period hold display pattern determination table The above conditions may be satisfied by adjusting the content, the determination ratio, and the like. For example, in the all-period hold display pattern determination table, one or more all-period hold display patterns that change the display mode of the specific display to the special mode in the next variation are changed from the special mode to another predetermined display mode (for example, There is a whole-period hold display pattern to be changed to a rainbow color), but one or more whole-period hold display patterns to be made special at other timings may include other predetermined display forms (for example, In other words, there is no whole-period hold display pattern to be changed to (rainbow).

  According to said structure, since a player pays attention to the timing which becomes a special aspect, the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 22)
The display mode control means includes change suggestion effect execution means for executing a change suggestion effect that suggests changing the display mode of the specific display.

  The change suggestion effect is realized, for example, by an effect of displaying boomerang S1 or the like in the effect effect. Since such a presentation may change the display mode of the specific display, it is suggested that the display mode of the specific display is changed. Note that the change suggestion effect may be one that changes the specific display in addition to displaying an image other than the specific display. For example, although the display color of the specific display is white or gray, an effect that makes the specific display cracked may be used as the change suggestion effect. Further, an operation means such as a push button may be provided so that the change suggestion effect proceeds according to the operation of the operation means. For example, the crack may be increased in accordance with the number of times the push button is repeatedly pressed (however, the timing at which the display mode is actually changed may be determined in advance). The change suggestion effect includes a period suggestion effect described later.

  According to the above configuration, since the player pays attention to the change suggestion effect, the interest of the game is improved.

(Configuration 23)
The display mode control means changes the display mode of the specific display from the special mode to another display mode at any one of a plurality of timings, and changes the display mode of the specific display to the first of the plurality of timings. The ratio of entering the specific gaming state between when changing from the special mode to another display mode at the timing and when changing from the special mode to another display mode at the second timing later than the first timing. Differently, the display mode of the specific display is changed to another display mode.

  In the above embodiment, when the target is the fourth hold memory and the display mode of the hold display symbol changes from white or gray in the next-order fluctuation, the final display color can be changed to red or rainbow. (K3-42, K3-49-51, etc.) When the display mode of the hold display symbol changes from gray in the next change, the final display color does not become red or rainbow (K3-9, K3-18, K3-20 etc.) (FIGS. 25 to 44), the above-described configuration is realized.

  Similarly, when the specific display subject to the above configuration is the specific display displayed in the hold display area and the specific display displayed in the current display area, for example, the target in the all-period hold display pattern determination table is held. In the case of the fourth memory, when the display mode of the hold display symbol changes from white or gray in the secondary change, the final display color can change to red or rainbow, but in the secondary change, When the display mode changes from gray, the whole-period hold display pattern is set so that the final display color does not become red or rainbow.

  According to said structure, since a player pays attention by a specific aspect, the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 24)
The display mode control means is configured to change the display mode of the specific display from the special mode to another display mode at a third timing among the plurality of timings and a fourth timing that is later than the third timing. The display mode of the specific display is changed to another display mode so that the ratio of changing from the special mode to the other display mode is different.

  For example, the above condition may be satisfied by adjusting the content of the hold display pattern, the determination ratio, etc. in the hold display pattern determination table. For example, in each hold display pattern determination table, the determination ratio (total value or average value) of the hold display pattern that changes the display mode of the specific display from the special mode to another display mode in the next variation, and the special mode in the next variation The determination ratio (total value or average value) of the hold display pattern to be changed from one display mode to another display mode is made different.

  Similarly, when the specific display subject to the above configuration is the specific display displayed in the hold display area and the specific display displayed in the current display area, for example, the all-period hold display in the all-period hold display pattern determination table The above condition may be satisfied by adjusting the content of the pattern, the determination ratio, and the like. For example, in each all-period hold display pattern determination table, the determination ratio of the all-period hold display pattern that changes the display mode of the specific display from the special mode to another display mode in the next variation, and the special mode in the next variation The determination ratio of the whole-period hold display pattern to be changed to the display mode is made different.

  According to said structure, since a player pays attention to the change timing from a special aspect, the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 25)
The display mode control means is configured to select the display mode of the specific display from the special mode to another display mode at the third timing of the plurality of timings and the third timing. The display mode of the specific display is changed to another display mode so that the selection ratio for changing from the special mode to the other display mode at a later fourth timing is different.

  For example, the above condition may be satisfied by adjusting the content of the hold display pattern, the determination ratio, etc. in the hold display pattern determination table. For example, in the hold display pattern determination table, there is no hold display pattern for changing the display mode of the specific display from the special mode to another predetermined display mode (for example, rainbow color) in the next variation, but the display mode of the specific display is In the next variation, there is a holding display pattern for changing from a special mode to another predetermined display mode (for example, rainbow color).

  Similarly, when the specific display subject to the above configuration is the specific display displayed in the hold display area and the specific display displayed in the current display area, for example, the all-period hold display in the all-period hold display pattern determination table The above condition may be satisfied by adjusting the content of the pattern, the determination ratio, and the like. For example, in the all-period holding display pattern determination table, there is no all-period holding display pattern that changes the display mode of the specific display from the special mode to another predetermined display mode (for example, rainbow color) in the next variation. There is a whole-period holding display pattern that changes the display mode from the special mode to another predetermined display mode (for example, rainbow color) in the next variation.

  According to said structure, since a player pays attention to the change timing from a special aspect, the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 26)
The display mode control means changes the display mode of the specific display of the special mode only when changing the display mode of the specific display from the special mode to another display mode at a predetermined timing of the plurality of timings. The display mode is changed to the first specific display mode.

  For example, the above condition may be satisfied by adjusting the content of the hold display pattern, the determination ratio, etc. in the hold display pattern determination table. For example, in the hold display pattern determination table, there is a hold display pattern that changes the display mode of the specific display from a special mode to another predetermined display mode (for example, rainbow color) in the next variation, but it is special at other timings. There is no hold display pattern for changing from a mode to another predetermined display mode (for example, rainbow color).

  Similarly, when the specific display subject to the above configuration is the specific display displayed in the hold display area and the specific display displayed in the current display area, for example, the all-period hold display in the all-period hold display pattern determination table The above condition may be satisfied by adjusting the content of the pattern, the determination ratio, and the like. For example, in the all-period holding display pattern determination table, there is a whole-period holding display pattern that changes the display mode of the specific display from a particular mode to another predetermined display mode (for example, rainbow color) in the next variation. At this timing, there is no whole-period holding display pattern for changing from a special mode to another predetermined display mode (for example, rainbow color).

  According to said structure, since a player pays attention to the change timing from a special aspect, the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 27)
The display mode control means includes period suggestion effect execution means for executing a period suggestion effect that suggests a period until the display mode of the specific display is changed from the special mode to another display mode.

  For example, in step S172, the effect control CPU 120 may execute a period suggesting effect that suggests a period until the special mode is changed to another display mode. The period suggesting effect may be defined by the effect control pattern. For example, a period suggestion is performed by displaying an image as shown in FIG. 60 and displaying “5 more seconds”.

  According to the above configuration, since the player pays attention to the period suggesting effect, the interest of the game is improved.

(Configuration 28)
The display mode control means stores the number of the hold information stored in the hold storage means when the hold storage means stores the hold information as new hold information (for example, the new hold information is stored). The display of the specific display corresponds to the new hold information when the first number is a first number and when the second number is different from the first number. The display mode of the specific display is controlled so that the ratio of changing the mode to the special mode is different.

  In the above embodiment, the determination ratio in each hold display pattern determination table is the time when the target holds the third hold memory (that is, the third hold memory in the first special figure or the second special figure occurs, In the case where the number of stored hold information stored in the hold storage means is 2), the target is the fourth hold memory (that is, the fourth hold memory in the first special figure or the second special figure). The display of the hold information stored in the hold storage means is 3), and the display mode of the hold display pattern becomes a special mode at any timing. This configuration is realized by setting the determination ratio (the average or total value of the determination ratios of the hold display pattern) to be different (the contents of the hold display pattern may be changed as necessary). For example, the determination ratio or the like is adjusted so that the ratio in which the fourth direction becomes a special mode is higher.

  Similarly, when the specific display subject to the above configuration is the specific display displayed in the hold display area and the specific display displayed in the current display area, the determination ratio and pattern of each all-period hold display pattern determination table When the target is the third hold memory (that is, when the third hold memory in the first special figure or the second special figure occurs) and the target is the fourth hold memory (that is, the first special figure) The determination ratio of the whole-period hold display pattern in which the display mode of the hold display symbol becomes a special mode at any timing when the fourth hold memory in the 1 special figure or the second special figure occurs) This configuration is realized by setting so that (the average or total value of the determination ratios of the hold display pattern) is different. For example, the determination ratio or the like is adjusted so that the ratio in which the fourth direction becomes a special mode is higher.

  According to said structure, since a player pays more attention to a special aspect by paying attention to the number of the hold information which a hold | maintenance memory | storage means memorize | stores, the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 29)
The display mode control means is configured such that when the number of stored hold information stored in the hold storage means is the first specific storage number when the hold storage means stores the new hold information. When the specific display displayed corresponding to the new hold information is changed to the special mode, the hold storage means stores the new hold information when the hold storage means stores the new hold information. When the number of stored hold information is other than the first specific stored number, the specific display state corresponding to the new hold information is set to the specific game state rather than the special display. The display mode of the specific display is controlled so that the ratio becomes high. Note that the first specific storage number may be either the first number or the second number.

  For example, even when the number of stored hold information stored in the hold storage means is one when the hold storage means stores the new hold information, the hold display pattern is determined and the hold display is displayed. In the hold display pattern determination table that can control the mode and is referenced when the number of stored hold information is 1, the hold display pattern of which the rainbow color or red is the final display color is compared to the other stored numbers. This is achieved by increasing the decision rate.

  Similarly, when the specific display subject to the above configuration is a specific display displayed in the hold display area and a specific display displayed in the current display area, for example, refer to when the number of stored hold information is one. In the all-period hold display pattern determination table that is displayed, the hold display in which the rainbow color or red becomes the final display color (here, the last color of the display color displayed in the current display area), as compared with other memory numbers. This is achieved by increasing the pattern determination ratio.

  According to the above configuration, the player pays attention to the number of the hold information stored in the hold storage means, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(Configuration 30)
The display mode control unit is configured to display the new hold when the number of stored hold information stored in the hold storage unit is the third number when the hold storage unit stores the new hold information. The number of the hold information stored in the hold storage means when the specific display displayed corresponding to the information is in the special mode and when the hold storage means stores the new hold information And when the specific display displayed corresponding to the new hold information is changed to the special mode when the number is a fourth number different from the third number, the specific display of the special mode You may make it change the display mode of the said specific display to another display mode so that the ratio which changes a display mode to another display mode differs. The third number or the fourth number may be the same as or different from the first number or the second number (hereinafter the same).

  For example, the above condition may be satisfied by adjusting the content of the hold display pattern, the determination ratio, etc. in the hold display pattern determination table. For example, in the hold display pattern determination table, one or more hold displays that are selected when the number of stored hold information is a third number and that make the display mode of the specific display corresponding to the hold display a special mode There is no hold display pattern in the pattern that does not change from the special mode to another display mode, but is selected when the stored number of the hold information is the fourth number, and the specification corresponding to the hold display Among the one or more hold display patterns that make the display mode of display special, there is a hold display pattern that changes from the special mode to another display mode.

  Similarly, when the specific display subject to the above configuration is the specific display displayed in the hold display area and the specific display displayed in the current display area, for example, the all-period hold display in the all-period hold display pattern determination table The above condition may be satisfied by adjusting the content of the pattern, the determination ratio, and the like. For example, in the all-period hold display pattern determination table, one or more that is selected when the storage number of the hold information is a third number and that makes the display mode of the specific display corresponding to the hold display a special mode There is no all-period hold display pattern that does not change from the special mode to another display mode in the all-period hold display pattern, but is selected when the storage number of the hold information is the fourth number, and Among the one or more whole-period hold display patterns that make the display mode of the specific display corresponding to the hold display a special mode, there is a whole-period hold display pattern that is changed from the special mode to another display mode.

  According to the above configuration, the player pays attention to the number of the hold information stored in the hold storage means, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(Configuration 31)
The display mode control unit is configured to display the new hold when the number of stored hold information stored in the hold storage unit is the third number when the hold storage unit stores the new hold information. The number of the hold information stored in the hold storage means when the specific display displayed corresponding to the information is in the special mode and when the hold storage means stores the new hold information And when the specific display displayed corresponding to the new hold information is changed to the special mode when the number is a fourth number different from the third number, the specific display of the special mode The display mode of the specific display is changed to another display mode so that the selection ratio for changing the display mode to another display mode is different.

  For example, the above condition may be satisfied by adjusting the content of the hold display pattern, the determination ratio, etc. in the hold display pattern determination table. For example, in the hold display pattern determination table, one or more hold displays that are selected when the number of stored hold information is a third number and that make the display mode of the specific display corresponding to the hold display a special mode There is no pending display pattern that does not change from the special mode to another predetermined display mode (for example, rainbow color) in the pattern, but is selected when the number of stored hold information is the fourth number, and Among the one or more hold display patterns that make the display mode of the specific display corresponding to the hold display a special mode, a hold display pattern that changes from the special mode to another predetermined display mode (for example, rainbow color) To be.

  Similarly, when the specific display subject to the above configuration is the specific display displayed in the hold display area and the specific display displayed in the current display area, for example, the all-period hold display in the all-period hold display pattern determination table The above condition may be satisfied by adjusting the content of the pattern, the determination ratio, and the like. For example, in the all-period hold display pattern determination table, one or more that is selected when the storage number of the hold information is a third number and that makes the display mode of the specific display corresponding to the hold display a special mode There is no all-period hold display pattern in the all-period hold display pattern that does not change from the special mode to another predetermined display mode (for example, rainbow color), but the number of stored hold information is the fourth number. Among the one or more all-period holding display patterns that are selected at times and make the display mode of the specific display corresponding to the hold display in a special mode, other special display modes (for example, rainbow colors) from the special mode ) So that there is a whole-period hold display pattern to be changed.

  According to the above configuration, the player pays attention to the number of the hold information stored in the hold storage means, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(Configuration 32)
The display mode control means is configured such that when the hold storage means stores the new hold information, the number of the hold information stored in the hold storage means is a second specific storage number (first specification). When the specific display displayed corresponding to the new hold information is in the special mode, the hold storage means sets the new hold information to the new hold information. When the stored number of the hold information stored in the hold storage means when stored is a number other than the second specific stored number, the displayed corresponding to the new hold information When the specific display is in the special mode, the specific display displayed corresponding to the new hold information when the storage number of the hold information is the second specific storage number is the special display. Only when the mode is changed, the special mode Serial changes the specific display of the display mode to the first specific display mode.

  For example, the above condition may be satisfied by adjusting the content of the hold display pattern, the determination ratio, etc. in the hold display pattern determination table. For example, in the hold display pattern determination table, one or more hold display patterns that are selected when the number of the hold information stored is a predetermined number and that make the display mode of the specific display corresponding to the hold display a special mode. There is a holding display pattern that does not change from the special mode to another predetermined display mode (for example, rainbow color), but is selected when the stored number of the holding information is other than the predetermined number, and There is no hold display pattern for changing from the special form to another predetermined display form (for example, rainbow color) in one or more hold display patterns that make the display form of the specific display corresponding to the hold display special. To.

  Similarly, when the specific display subject to the above configuration is the specific display displayed in the hold display area and the specific display displayed in the current display area, for example, the all-period hold display pattern determination table or the all-period hold The above conditions may be satisfied by adjusting the content of the display pattern, the determination ratio, and the like. For example, in the all-period hold display pattern determination table, one or more all periods that are selected when the number of stored hold information is a predetermined number and that make the display mode of the specific display corresponding to the hold display a special mode When there is an all-period hold display pattern in the hold display pattern that does not change from the special mode to another predetermined display mode (for example, rainbow color), but the number of stored hold information is other than the predetermined number Among the one or more whole-period hold display patterns that are selected and the display mode of the specific display corresponding to the hold display is a special mode, the special mode is changed to another predetermined display mode (for example, rainbow color). Make sure that there is no hold display pattern for the entire period to be changed.

  According to the above configuration, the player pays attention to the number of the hold information stored in the hold storage means, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(Configuration 33)
When the display mode control means changes the display mode of the specific display to the special mode, the display mode control means executes any one of a plurality of types of action effects that change the display mode as a result of the effects, and the plurality of types The ratio of the specific gaming state is different between when the first action effect is executed and when the second action effect different from the first action effect is executed. Execute action effect.

  In the above embodiment, when the special figure display result is “big hit”, the determination ratio of the action effect B is high, the determination ratio of the action effect A is the next highest, and the determination ratio of no execution is the lowest. When the special figure display result is “losing”, the opposite is true, so that this configuration is realized. It should be noted that the execution ratio of the effect and the determination ratio of the type may be different depending on which color the display mode of the specific display is changed to. For example, when changing to red or rainbow, the action effect B is easy to be executed, and in other cases, the action effect A is easy to be executed. In addition, it is also possible to make it easier to execute the effect when the expectation level for big hits is greater before and after the change (when it is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold).

  When the specific display subject to the above configuration is the specific display displayed in the hold display area and the specific display displayed in the current display area, the action effect A or B can be executed even in the current hold notice. do it. At this time, the action effect may be executed at the same determination ratio as the action effect in the hold display area.

  According to said structure, since a player pays more attention to a special aspect by paying attention to which action effect changed to a special aspect, the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 34)
The display mode control means does not change the display mode of the specific display despite the execution of the action effect.

  For example, an action effect (image on the right side of the second stage in FIG. 56) that causes the boomerang S1 to disappear midway may be executed. For example, in step S162, even if there is no change in the display mode, the presence / absence of execution of the action effect is determined, and when it is executed, the type or the like is determined and the action effect that does not change the display mode of the specific display is executed. The production control pattern to be set is set. Then, based on this, an action effect may be executed in step S172.

  According to said structure, since a player pays attention to an effect production, the interest of a game improves. Thereby, the execution frequency of the effect presentation can be increased. In addition, when the specific display is in a special mode, the effect is made easier to execute than in other display modes, so that the player can easily expect the change to the notice mode, and the interest of the game is improved.

(Configuration 35)
The display mode control means changes to the special mode when executing a third action effect among the plurality of types of action effects and when executing a fourth action effect different from the third effect effect. The display mode of the specific display is changed to another display mode so that the ratio of changing the display mode of the specific display after changing to another display mode is different. The third action effect and the fourth action effect may be the same as or different from the first action effect and the second action effect (hereinafter the same).

  For example, in step S162, the effect control CPU 120 checks the data stored in the notice buffer and changes the data read from the notice buffer this time when the display form is changed to the special form this time. The ratio of determining whether to execute one of the effects A and B according to whether or not the special mode of the screen further changes to another display mode and whether or not to change to another display mode The presence or absence of execution of the effect A or B is determined with reference to the tables with different values.

  According to said structure, since a player pays attention to an effect production, the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 36)
The display mode control means changes to the special mode when executing a third action effect among the plurality of types of action effects and when executing a fourth action effect different from the third effect effect. The display mode of the specific display is changed to another display mode so that the selection ratio for changing the display mode of the specific display after the change to another display mode is different.

  For example, in step S162, the effect control CPU 120 checks the data stored in the notice buffer and changes the data read from the notice buffer this time when the display form is changed to the special form this time. It is checked whether the special mode is changed to another predetermined display mode (for example, rainbow color). When the special mode is changed to another predetermined display mode, the action effect A is executed, and the other predetermined display mode is executed. When it does not change, action effect B is executed.

  According to said structure, since a player pays attention to an effect production, the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 37)
The display mode control means is a ratio different between when changing the display mode of the specific display from the normal mode to another display mode and when changing the display mode of the specific display from the special mode to another display mode. Execute the effect.

  For example, in step S162, the effect control CPU 120 or the like changes the display mode from the normal mode to another display mode this time, and the data read from the notice buffer changes from the normal mode to another display mode. What is necessary is just to make it determine the decision ratio which performs an effect production by what is to change. The determination ratio of the determination table or the like may be different depending on whether the display mode is changed from the normal mode to another display mode or when the display mode is changed from the special mode to another display mode (one side) May be “0”).

  According to said structure, an effect production can be performed suitably and the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 38)
The gaming machine includes effect execution means for executing an effect in any of a plurality of effect modes in response to variable display of identification information executed by the variable display execution means, and the display mode control means is configured to execute the effect execution. When the effect mode of the effect performed by the means is the first effect mode of the plurality of effect modes and when the effect mode is the second effect mode different from the first effect mode, the specific display The display mode of the specific display is controlled so that the ratio of changing the display mode to the special mode is different. In the above-described embodiment, the production mode is different in the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state. For example, the production mode (low accuracy base or high accuracy base and different performance modes in other cases ( Probability latent mode and other modes) may be prepared. Further, a plurality of types of variation pattern tables and variation category tables are provided depending on the mode, and the rendering mode is changed depending on which table is referred to (notification from the CPU 103 to the rendering control CPU 120 by the rendering control command). Also good. The production mode may differ depending on the execution of the pre-reading notice production. In addition, the effect mode may be switched independently on the effect control CPU 120 side without being based on the notification from the CPU 103.

  In the above embodiment, in the hold display pattern determination table, when the effect mode is the normal mode, the display color of the hold display symbol may be white (H3-3, H3-5, etc.), but the effect mode is the probability change mode. In this case, the display color of the hold display symbol is not white (FIGS. 25 to 44). In this way, by changing the ratio of changing the display mode of the hold display symbols to the special mode (here, white) according to the production mode (not only 0% and 100%, but also 20% and 80%, etc.) This configuration is realized. Note that the ratio of white and gray may be varied according to the production mode (adjusted by the determination ratio or the like).

  Similarly, when the specific display subject to the above configuration is the specific display displayed in the hold display area and the specific display displayed in the current display area, for example, the all-period hold display in the all-period hold display pattern determination table The above condition may be satisfied by adjusting the content of the pattern, the determination ratio, and the like. For example, in the all-period hold display pattern determination table, when the effect mode is the normal mode, the display color of the hold display symbol may be white (H3-3, H3-5, etc.), but when the effect mode is the probability change mode. The display color of the hold display symbol is not white (FIGS. 25 to 44). In this way, by changing the ratio of changing the display mode of the hold display symbols to the special mode (here, white) according to the production mode (not only 0% and 100%, but also 20% and 80%, etc.) This configuration is realized. Note that the ratio of white and gray may be varied according to the production mode (adjusted by the determination ratio or the like).

  According to said structure, since a player pays attention by a special aspect, the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 39)
In the display mode control means, when the effect mode of the effect executed by the effect execution means is a third effect mode (may be the same as the first effect mode) of the plurality of effect modes, and the first. The display mode of the specific display is made different when the fourth effect mode is different from the third effect mode (may be the same as the second effect mode).

  In the said embodiment, this structure is implement | achieved by making the shape of a holding | maintenance display symbol differ according to whether production mode is probability change mode or normal mode. The display mode includes not only the shape but also the size and position. In addition, when the normal mode, the special mode, and the notice mode are expressed in a color other than the display color, the display color may be changed according to the effect mode. When the display position is changed according to the effect mode, for example, the hold display symbols are displayed in a single horizontal row in the normal mode, but may be displayed in a vertical row in the probability change mode. Alternatively, the hold display symbols are displayed in a horizontal row in the normal mode, but may be displayed side by side in the probability changing mode by changing the vertical position. Further, if the production mode is the normal mode, the size of the hold display symbol may be reduced, and if the effect mode is the probability change mode, the hold display symbol may be increased.

  According to said structure, an effect diversifies and the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 40)
It further comprises gaming state control means for controlling any one of a plurality of gaming states having different degrees of advantage for the player, wherein the effect execution means is characterized in that the gaming state control means is a first state of the plurality of gaming states. The production mode is made different between when controlling to the second state and when controlling to the second state different from the first state.

  In the above-described embodiment, a probability variation state and a non-probability variation state are prepared. When the probability variation state is established, the effect mode is the probability variation mode, and when the probability variation state is established, the effect mode is the normal mode. .

  According to said structure, an effect diversifies and the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 41)
The variable display execution means includes variable display pattern determination means for determining a variable display pattern for variable display of identification information to be executed, and the display mode control means is configured such that the variable display execution means uses the predetermined variable display pattern as identification information. When the variable display is executed, the display mode of the specific display is shifted to a predetermined state in which the special mode is easier than usual.

  For example, each variable display pattern determination table or each whole period reserved display pattern determination table that is referred to in a predetermined state is to be shifted to a predetermined state when a variable display is executed with a variation pattern of reach loss, Each hold display pattern decision that refers to the determination ratio (average value or total value) of the hold display pattern or the whole-period hold display pattern that makes the display mode of the specific display the special mode in a state other than a predetermined state (particularly the normal state) In the table and each all-period hold display pattern determination table, the display mode of the specific display is set higher than the determination ratio (average value or total value) of the hold display pattern or the all-period hold display pattern that makes the special mode. The variable display pattern may be an effect pattern during variable display or a variation pattern. When the variable display of the identification information is executed with the predetermined variable display pattern, for example, when a plurality of variation pattern tables are prepared and the variation pattern table is switched, or when the effect control CPU 120 switches the effect mode. May be. The change of the variation pattern table may be triggered by, for example, the occurrence of a small hit (display result different from the big win). In this case, a reach loss effect is produced and the opening period of the big prize opening is very short. By doing so, it is difficult to recognize that a small hit has occurred, and the game performance is improved.

  According to said structure, an effect diversifies and the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 42)
The display mode control means executes a specific effect in which the display mode of the specific display is the notice mode, and the special mode is more than when the display mode of the specific display displayed by the hold display unit is the normal mode. The specific effect is executed so that the ratio of changing the display mode of the specific display to the notice mode is higher when the time is the specific effect in the execution period of the specific effect and a period other than the execution period, The display mode of the specific display is controlled so that the proportion of the display mode of the other specific display that is not the target of the specific effect displayed by the hold display unit or the current display unit is different. Here, the execution period of the specific effect may be a period including at least one of a period for changing the display mode of the specific display to the notice mode and a period for displaying the specific display of the notice mode.

  In the above embodiment, during the execution period of the pre-reading notice for the hold display symbols other than the hold display symbol that is the target this time (the effect that uses the hold display symbols as the notice mode), the display mode of the hold display symbols is set in the current target. It is forbidden to use anything other than the normal mode (including special modes). It should be noted that this prohibition target may or may not include the specific display displayed in the current display area (this is the target in the above embodiment). Thereby, this configuration is realized. In addition, during the execution period of the pre-reading notice for the hold display symbols other than the target hold display symbols this time (the effect that uses the hold display symbols as the notice mode), the display mode of the hold display symbols is compared to other periods. The ratio of making other than the normal mode may be decreased or conversely increased. In addition, during the current hold notice execution period for hold display symbols other than the hold display symbol that is the target this time, the ratio of prohibiting the display mode of the hold display symbol from being other than the normal mode in the current target is low. Or it may be higher. Moreover, you may prohibit or make a ratio low only about making it a special mode.

  According to said structure, since a player pays attention by a special aspect, the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 43)
The gaming machine includes a specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect for notifying the proportion of the specific display to be in the specific gaming state, and the display mode control means includes a period other than the execution period of the specific effect and the execution period. The display mode of the specific display is controlled so that the ratio of changing the display mode of the specific display to the special mode differs depending on the period.

  For example, a pre-reading notice effect (for example, an effect of changing the background of the display image in the image display device 5) other than changing the display mode of the hold display symbol to the notice mode is executed for the hold display symbol displayed in the hold display area. It is assumed that the presentation control CPU 120 sets the display mode of the hold display symbol other than the normal mode in the current target during the execution period of the pre-reading notice effect for the hold display symbol other than the hold display symbol that is the target this time (special Including the aspect) is prohibited. The prohibited display may include a specific display displayed in the current display area. In addition, during the execution period of the pre-reading notice effect for the hold display symbol other than the target hold display symbol this time, the ratio of changing the display mode of the hold display symbol to something other than the normal mode compared to other periods. You may make it low or conversely high. Moreover, you may prohibit or make a ratio low only about making it a special mode. The pre-reading notice effect may be defined by the effect control pattern.

  According to said structure, since a player pays attention by a special aspect, the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 44)
The display mode control unit or the specific effect executing unit includes an execution determining unit that determines to execute the specific effect, and an execution period of the specific effect is determined that the execution determining unit executes the specific effect. The period from the start to the execution of the specific effect is included.

  For example, in the above embodiment, at the time of starting winning (step S162), the target flag is turned on (step S508) when it is determined that the hold display symbol is other than the normal mode (step S508), and thereafter, the hold is held in step S504. This configuration is realized by prohibiting the display symbol from being other than the normal mode.

  According to said structure, since a player pays attention by a special aspect, the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 45)
The display mode control means or the specific effect execution unit performs the specific effect so that the ratio of executing the specific effect differs between when the display mode of the specific display is the special mode and when it is not the special mode. Run.

  For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines in step S162 whether or not to execute the prefetching notice effect or the prefetching notice. At this time, when the display mode of the other reserved display symbols is a special mode, When it is not an aspect, the ratio to be determined to execute the prefetching notice effect or the prefetching notice is changed. The prefetching notice effect and the prefetching notice may be defined in the effect control pattern.

  According to said structure, since a player pays attention by a special aspect, the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 46)
A specific effect executing unit for executing a specific effect for notifying the proportion of the specific game state displayed on the specific display displayed by the hold display unit; and the specific effect executing unit is configured such that the display mode of the specific display is the special mode. The specific effect is executed so that the ratio of executing the specific effect is different between when it is and when it is not the special mode.

  For example, the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice in step S162. At this time, when the display mode of the other reserved display symbols is a special mode and when it is not a special mode. , The rate at which the pre-reading notice is executed is varied. The pre-reading notice only needs to be specified in the production control pattern.

  According to said structure, since a player pays attention by a special aspect, the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 47)
The display mode control unit includes the case where the display mode of the specific display displayed by the hold display unit is changed to the special mode (in addition to the case of changing from the beginning to the special mode, and the case of changing from the middle to the special mode) .) When the special mode is not changed to another display mode until the variable display of the identification information corresponding to the specific display is executed, the display mode of the specific display displayed by the hold display unit is the last. The display mode of the specific display is controlled so that the ratio of entering the specific gaming state is lower than that in the normal state. Alternatively, the display mode control unit may change the display mode of the specific display displayed by the hold display unit and the current display unit to the special mode (in addition to the case of changing to the special mode from the beginning, the special mode from the middle) The special mode is changed to another display mode until a predetermined timing in the variable information display execution period of the identification information corresponding to the specific display (for example, it may be the end of the display period of the specific display). When not changed, the percentage of the specific gaming state is lower than when the display mode of the specific display displayed by the hold display unit and the current display unit is the last normal state. In addition, the display mode of the specific display is controlled.

  In the above embodiment, in the hold display pattern determination table, a hold display pattern (such as H3-3) that does not change the display color of the hold display symbol from white at the start of display (when the hold occurs) to white is selected at the time of loss. It is selected only for the fluctuation categories PA1 and PA2. Alternatively, a hold display pattern that changes from white to white and remains white until the end may be prepared, and the hold display pattern may be selected only in the variation categories PA1 and PA2 selected at the time of loss. On the other hand, the hold display pattern (H3-1, H3-4, etc.) in which the final color is blue may be selected in the variation category PB3 selected at the time of big hit (FIGS. 25 to 44). Thereby, this configuration is realized. The display color of the hold display symbol is changed from white at the start of display (on hold occurrence) to white (may be gray) so that a hold display pattern that does not change is selected even at the time of big hit, and the specific gaming state is set at a determined rate. The ratio may be changed. That is, one ratio may not be “0” (the same applies hereinafter).

  When the specific display subject to the above configuration is the specific display displayed in the hold display area and the specific display displayed in the current display area, for example, the contents of the all-period hold display pattern in the all-period hold display pattern determination table The above condition may be satisfied by adjusting the determination ratio and the like. For example, in the all-period hold display pattern determination table, the all-period hold display pattern that does not change the display color of the hold display symbol from white at the start of display (at the time of hold occurrence) to white is displayed in the variation categories PA1 and PA2 selected at the time of the loss. On the other hand, the hold display pattern that is selected only when the final color is blue may be selected when the variation category PB3 is selected when the big hit. The predetermined timing in the execution period of the variable display of the identification information may be an appropriate timing such as before the start of reach, after the start of reach, or before the derivation of the variable display result. Note that a whole-period hold display pattern that changes to white from the middle and remains white until the end is prepared, and the all-period hold display pattern is selected only for the variable categories PA1 and PA2 selected at the time of loss. Also good.

  According to said structure, since a player pays attention by a special aspect, the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 48)
The display mode control unit sets the display mode of the specific display to the special mode when the variable display of the identification information executed by the variable display execution unit is not the reach mode and the display result is not the specific display mode. Do not change to another display mode. When the variable display does not become a specific mode such as a pseudo-ream, the display mode of the specific display may be changed to the special mode and not changed to another display mode. In addition, when the display mode of the specific display is not changed to another display mode after being changed to the special mode (for example, it may be specified based on the hold display pattern determined at the time of starting winning), the target is held. Regardless of the variation pattern at the time of variable display corresponding to the display symbol, variable display may be executed so as not to reach a reach mode (or a specific mode) (such an effect control pattern is set).

  In the above-described embodiment, in the hold display pattern determination table, the hold display pattern is selected so that the display color of the hold display symbol is changed to white from the start of display only when the variable categories are PA1 and PA2. When the display color of the target is changed to white from the start of display and is not changed, the variable display of the target is not in the reach mode. Thereby, this configuration is realized. Alternatively, a hold display pattern that changes from white to white and remains white until the end may be prepared, and the hold display pattern may be selected only in the variation categories PA1 and PA2 selected at the time of loss.

  When the specific display subject to the above configuration is the specific display displayed in the hold display area and the specific display displayed in the current display area, for example, the contents of the all-period hold display pattern in the all-period hold display pattern determination table The above condition may be satisfied by adjusting the determination ratio and the like. For example, in the all-period hold display pattern determination table, only when the variable category is PA1 and PA2, the all-period hold display pattern that does not change the display color of the hold display symbol to white from the start of display is selected. When the display color of the hold display symbol is changed to white from the start of display and is not changed, the variable display of the target is made not to reach the reach. Thereby, this configuration is realized.

  According to said structure, since a player pays attention by a special aspect, the interest of a game improves.

(Configuration 49)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes suggestion effect execution means for executing an suggestion effect that suggests changing the display mode of the specific display from the special mode to another display mode.

  The change suggestion effect is realized, for example, by an effect of displaying boomerang S1 or the like in the effect effect. Since such a presentation may change the display mode of the specific display, it is suggested that the display mode of the specific display is changed.

  According to the above configuration, the player expects the display mode of the specific display to change from the special mode due to the suggestion effect, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(Configuration 50)
The specific gaming state is a state in which a predetermined gaming value can be given more than usual, and the gaming machine has another display mode after the display mode control means sets the display mode of the specific display to the special mode. When it is not changed to, it is provided with a privilege granting means for granting a player a privilege different from the game value.

  For example, when a hold display pattern that does not change the display color of the hold display pattern to white from the start of display is selected in the hold display pattern determination table, or the display color of the hold display pattern is displayed in the all-period hold display pattern determination table When a whole-period hold display pattern that is white and does not change from the start is selected, points such that a premium image can be viewed may be given to the player after the timing at which the hold display may change (for example, FIG. 61). For example, the effect control CPU 120 stores the points in the RAM 122 and outputs the accumulated points as a two-dimensional code or the like at a predetermined timing. A player can view a premium image or the like by reading the two-dimensional code with a mobile phone or the like.

  According to said structure, even if the display mode of a specific display does not change from a special mode, the interest of a game can be maintained.

(Modification)
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment and the like, and the one described in the above-described embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided. Below, the modification of the said embodiment is shown. You may combine at least one part about each of the following modification.

  Note that the change in the display mode of the specific display displayed in the hold display area may be determined for each change. For example, the display mode change of the specific display may be determined with reference to commands stored in the first start winning command buffer or the second starting winning command buffer.

  What is necessary is just to satisfy | fill said each structure by adjusting the determination ratio of the hold display pattern of each hold display pattern determination table of FIGS. 25-44, and the determination ratio of each table of FIG.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 120 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of the pseudo-ream, one change pattern command is used when starting the change. Although an example of transmission is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the gaming control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-continuity, whether there is a slip effect, etc. before reaching reach (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control board 120 may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 120 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  In addition, the image display operation in the image display device for executing the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decoration LED Various production operations including the above can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the gist of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 100... Game control microcomputer 101, 121... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to a specific state advantageous to the player,
Hold storage means for storing information relating to variable display as hold information;
Specific display means for displaying a specific display based on the fact that the hold information is stored in the hold storage means;
Display mode control means for controlling the display mode of the specific display,
The display mode control means can change the display mode of the specific display,
The display mode of the specific display includes a normal mode, a special mode different from the normal mode, and a notice mode different from the normal mode and the special mode,
When the display mode of the specific display is the special mode at the end, the ratio controlled to the specific state is lower than when the display mode is the normal mode at the end.
The display mode control means includes
The display mode of the specific display is changed to the notice mode at a higher rate when the display mode of the specific display is the special mode than when the normal mode is the normal mode,
When the display mode of the specific display is changed to the special mode, any one of a plurality of types of action effects that change the display mode can be executed, and when the specific state is controlled and the specific state When the control effect is not controlled, the ratio of which effect effect is executed out of the plurality of effect effects is changed,
The notice mode includes a mode in which the degree of expectation controlled to the specific state is higher than the normal mode and the special mode.
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to a specific state advantageous to the player,
Hold storage means for storing information relating to variable display as hold information;
Specific display means for displaying a specific display based on the fact that the hold information is stored in the hold storage means;
Display mode control means for controlling the display mode of the specific display,
The display mode control means can change the display mode of the specific display,
The display mode of the specific display includes a normal mode, a special mode different from the normal mode, and a notice mode different from the normal mode and the special mode,
The display mode control means includes
The display mode of the specific display is changed to the notice mode at a higher rate when the display mode of the specific display is the special mode than when the normal mode is the normal mode,
When the display mode of the specific display is the special mode, the special mode is changed to the notice mode by the end at a rate higher than the rate at which the special mode is not changed to the other display mode.
When the display mode of the specific display is changed to the special mode, any one of a plurality of types of action effects that change the display mode can be executed, and when the specific state is controlled and the specific state When the control effect is not controlled, the ratio of which effect effect is executed out of the plurality of effect effects is changed,
The notice mode includes a mode in which the degree of expectation controlled to the specific state is higher than the normal mode and the special mode.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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