JP6177868B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs variable display.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, there is provided variable display means for displaying the identification information in a variable manner (variable display) when the game medium wins in the winning area (starting condition is established), and the variable display means displays the variable information display result. Some are configured to be “hit” when the specific display result (hit symbol) is reached, and to be controlled to a specific game state (hit game state) advantageous to the player.

  As such a gaming machine, it is determined to display a preview image suggesting the possibility of a specific display result as a variable display result while scrolling a predetermined background image on an image display device that displays a predetermined effect image. In such a case, there is a proposal that displays the preview image on a specific portion of the background image that is scroll-displayed during variable display (for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, when determining whether or not to display a preview image in a specific part of the background image, a notice lottery table corresponding to the scroll position of the background image is used to display in the specific part of the background image corresponding to the scroll position. There has been proposed a method of drawing lottery images to be notified (for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2007-50124 A JP 2009-207920 A

However, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, even if it is determined to display the preview image, there is no specific part for displaying the preview image in the background image displayed on the image display device during variable display. In the first place, the notice image cannot be displayed. Therefore, the preview image may not be displayed depending on the scroll position of the background image.
Moreover, in the technique described in Patent Document 2, a preview image displayed in a specific portion of a background image is drawn using a different notice lottery table depending on the scroll position of the background image. Therefore, there is a problem that the appearance probability of the notice image varies depending on the scroll position of the background image.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, can prevent a situation in which a preview image cannot be displayed, and a game capable of making the appearance probability of the preview image constant regardless of the display state of the background image The purpose is to provide a machine.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs variable display, an image display device that displays a predetermined image, and a predetermined background image that is displayed on the image display device. A background image display means for continuously moving and displaying without dividing each variable display, and a preview image determination for determining whether or not to display the preview image on a specific portion of the background image based on a predetermined notification determination ratio and means, and a notice image displaying means for displaying said specific portion being moved and displayed by the background image display means said notice image based on the determination result of the notice image determining unit, wherein the specific portion, each and the background in at least one area to be displayed on the image display device of the image is always provided in a plurality on the background image to be displayed, the first specific portion and the second specific portion, Wherein the warning image determination means, in each of the plurality of the first specific portion or the second specific portion provided in the background image, there when the specific part of any more of are displayed also, whether or not to display said specified portion of the preview image, the notice determined based on the determined ratio, in accordance with the combination of the notice image displayed by said first specified portion and the second specific portion The reliability is different.
(1) Or, when a variable display is performed and a specific display result predetermined as a display result (for example, a confirmed special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol or a fixed decorative symbol that constitutes a big hit combination) is derived, it is advantageous for the player An image display device (for example, the image display device 5) that displays a predetermined image, which is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled in a favorable state (for example, a big hit game state). A background image display means (for example, the process of step S160) that continuously displays a predetermined background image (for example, background image B2 shown in FIG. 28A) as a background to be displayed on the apparatus without being divided for each variable display. Effect control CPU 120 and the like, and a preview image (for example, the first preview image) suggesting the possibility that the specific display result is derived as the display result of variable display Whether or not to display a second notice image or the like in a specific part (for example, the first specific part P or the second specific part Q) included in the background image is determined in advance by a predetermined notice determination ratio (for example, FIG. B) and the notice image determining means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control for executing the processing of step S503 and step S504) determined based on the determination result of the notice image determining means. Notice image display means for displaying the image on the specific part moved and displayed by the background image display means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the processing of step S512 and step S514), and the specific part includes: For displaying the same type of preview image, an area displayed on the image display device in the background image (for example, display area G) A plurality of specific parts are provided in the background image so that at least one is always displayed, and the notice image determining means displays any specific part of the specific parts provided in the background image on the image display device. Even when it is performed, whether to display the preview image in the specific portion may be determined based on the notification determination ratio.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the preview image cannot be displayed, and it is possible to make the appearance probability of the preview image constant regardless of the background display status.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1), the notice image display means includes two or more specific parts (for example, first specific parts P1, P2, P3, etc.) among a plurality of specific parts provided in the background image. P4, P5, P6, etc.), the same type of notice image is displayed.
In such a configuration, the player recognizes that a specific display result may be derived because the same type of preview image is displayed in a plurality of specific parts displayed on the image display device. It becomes easy to do and can improve the interest of the game.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), the specific portion includes a first specific portion (for example, a first specific portion P) and a second specific portion (for example, different types of displayed preview images). The background image display means includes at least one of the first specific portion and the second specific portion in an area displayed on the image display device in the background image. Always display one by one.
In such a configuration, since there are a plurality of types of preview images that can be displayed on the image display device, the interest of the game can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3), a plurality of types of special effects including a first special effect (for example, reach effect) and a second special effect (for example, a pseudo-variable variable display effect) are executed during variable display. A special effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processing of steps S453B and S455), and the notice image display means indicates a notice image that suggests that the first special effect is executed ( For example, a first notice image or the like is displayed on the first specific part, and a notice image (for example, the second notice image or the like) suggesting that the second special effect is executed is displayed on the second specific part.
In such a configuration, the type of special effects suggested to be generated differs depending on which specific portion the notice image is displayed on, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(5) In the gaming machine of the above (3) or (4), a combination of a preview image displayed on the first specific part and a preview image displayed on the second specific part (for example, “Mini Character A” and “ Depending on the combination with “mini character C” or the combination of “mini character B” and “mini character C”), the ratio at which the specific display result is derived differs.
In such a configuration, attention can be paid to the preview image displayed in each specific part.

(6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5), a pre-determining unit that determines whether or not to enter the advantageous state before the display result of the variable display is derived; A notice effect that is executed during variable display among a plurality of notice effects (for example, first and second step-up notices, cut-in notices, etc.) for notifying by image display whether or not the advantageous state has been decided by the pre-deciding means. The display mode of the predetermined notice effect determined by the notice effect determining means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S402) and the notice effect determining means is determined as the normal display mode, or This indicates that there is a higher possibility of being in the advantageous state than the normal display mode, and a motif mode (for example, common to each notification effect in part or all of the preview display) A notice mode determining means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S600) and a display mode determined by the notice mode determining means. The advancement effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S453) that executes each of the advancement effects determined by the advancement effect determination means during variable display, and the advance determination means perform the advantage. Motif mode limiting means for limiting the number of common motif modes to appear in a variable display determined not to be in a state to be less than a predetermined number (for example, less than 3) (for example, step No in step S605) For example, CPU 120 for effect control that executes the processes of S607 and S608) The motif mode restricting means limits the number of the common motif modes to appear according to a predetermined priority order for a predetermined notice effect, and the priority order is higher for a notice effect with a higher execution rate. It is determined so as to be easily restricted (for example, see FIG. 22).
In such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a situation in which a motif aspect does not appear in a notice effect with a low execution ratio when an effect that causes a motif aspect to appear in a notice effect.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determinations, such as a special figure display result. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a variable display start setting process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a notice production | presentation determination process. It is a figure which shows an example of the some specific part provided in the background image and the background image. It is a figure which shows an example when the start timing of variable display differs in the background image of FIG. It is a figure which shows the determination content of a notice effect according to a fluctuation pattern, and a usage table. It is a display screen figure of the image display apparatus which shows step-up notice. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of a cut-in notice and a movable member notice. It is a figure which shows a 1st notice setting table in a table format. It is a figure which shows a 2nd notice setting table in a table format. It is a figure which shows a cut-in notification setting table in a table format. It is a figure which shows a movable member notice setting table in a table format. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a motif aspect setting process. It is a figure which shows a motif aspect setting table in a table format. It is explanatory drawing which shows a motif aspect priority. It is a display screen figure of the image display apparatus which shows the notice effect of a floral motif aspect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect operation control process. It is a timing diagram which shows the execution timing of each notice effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the several specific part provided in the background image of a pachinko gaming machine in Embodiment 2, and a background image. It is a figure which shows an example of the several specific part provided in the background image of a pachinko gaming machine in Embodiment 3, and a background image.

(Embodiment 1)
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first 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.

  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. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. 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. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. 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 are arranged in the display area 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 each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, variation of decorative symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol can be changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5. The confirmed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the display result is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B is used. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result 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 start winning memory display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold memory number) is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). 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.

  For example, a special game start condition (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A due to the occurrence of the first start prize that the game ball passes (enters) through the first start prize opening. ) Is satisfied, 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 satisfied, the first special figure holding storage number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when the second start winning that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening is generated, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (second start condition) ) 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 established, the second special figure holding memory number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and 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 first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

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

  A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the start winning memory display area 5H or instead of the start winning memory display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold 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. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. 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).

  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 game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. Do not close. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning hole. ) Make it open. 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 (pass) through the second start winning opening, while the expansion when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. You may comprise so that a game ball may enter (pass) more easily than an open state. As described above, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has the first variable state such as the open state or the expanded open state in which the game ball can pass (enter) through the second start winning port, and the game ball cannot pass (enter). It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a closed state or a normally open state that is difficult to pass (enter).

  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 reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is less than (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 if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, 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 special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. become unable. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ). In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize port may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed or partially closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it is impossible or difficult to obtain a prize ball by passing (entering) the game ball to the special prize winning opening. Thus, the second state is disadvantageous for the player.

  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, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. 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 hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

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

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the 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.

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

  A controller sensor unit 35A including a tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower pan body or the like below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor.

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

  In the vicinity of a predetermined edge of the image display device 5 (in the vicinity of the right side in the configuration shown in FIG. 1), an effect accessory 127 that is a movable member is provided. The effect accessory 127 is attached to the rotating shaft of the movable member motor 128 and moves when the movable member motor 128 rotates. When performing an effect using the image display device 5, an effect may be performed in which a movable object such as the effect object 127 shields all or part of the screen.

  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 addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 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 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control.

  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 from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits the solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize door.

  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 determining the control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as a section.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9, LED for decoration, etc. A lamp driver circuit that performs on / off driving 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.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, 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 numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

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

  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, the random counter provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 102 indicates a predetermined random number value. The random number value may be updated by storing numerical data and the CPU 103 updating the stored value regularly 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 includes table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored. In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored so as to be rewritable.

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

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. 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. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected.

  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 tables, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and images. Background image data used for displaying a background image on the display device 5 is stored. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may 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 graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. 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 command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Lighting signal) etc. are output.

  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. 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 flowing down the game area passes (enters) the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is moved by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The first start condition is satisfied due to the detection. 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 passes (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. Therefore, the second start condition is established. 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 normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through 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 normal symbol starting condition for executing the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 20 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.

  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) before the variable display result is derived and displayed whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is set to “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. To the effect control board 12.

  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 in the display area 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. 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 lose 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. Moreover, the special symbol of the lighting pattern having a specific meaning as a number or symbol is not limited to the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol. For example, the special symbol of the arbitrary lighting pattern in the 7-segment LED can be the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol. It is good.

  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. Round game 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, the winning ball 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. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number (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 “probable change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when the big hit symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the big hit type is “non-probable change”, and when the big hit symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed, The type is “probable change”. When the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, as a round game in the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state (a big winning opening is in an open state) advantageous to the player. A normal open round in which the upper limit time to be performed is a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds) is executed. In addition, as a round game in the big hit game state, the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (the big winning opening is in the open state) is a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 second), and the short-term opening. A jackpot type (for example, “accuracy”) in which a round is executed may be provided. The big hit gaming state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a first specific gaming state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a second specific gaming state.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” (hit probability) is controlled to be a positive change state that is higher than the normal state based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied. There is. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as a predetermined number of variable displays is executed or the next big hit gaming state is started. 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 short-time state is controlled to continue until one of the short-time end conditions is established first, among the fact that a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed and the next big hit gaming state has been started. . As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a short-time state. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probability change”, after the big hit game state is ended, the game state becomes the probability change state.

  In the probable change state and the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening than in the normal state. And a second variable state (closed state or normally 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. In this way, 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 “high base control”). By controlling to such a probable change state and a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a “big hit” is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained.

  The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recorded information of the score given corresponding to the number thereof have value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. That's fine. 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 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  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 Then, the decorative display variable display mode may be a predetermined reach mode.

  Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative pattern that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination ("reach variation pattern"). 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.

  Further, in response to the reach mode, the decorative pattern variation speed is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative pattern is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or by changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variable display mode of the decorative design, May be executed. Such a presentation operation such as a display of a character image, a change in the display mode of a background image, a playback display of a moving image, and a change in a variable display mode of a decorative design is referred to as a reach presentation display (or simply a reach presentation). 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.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of being a “hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “hit reliability”) varies depending on the production mode in each reach production. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, super A, and super B are preset. And, when the reach production of super reach such as Super A and Super B is executed, the variable display result may be “big hit” compared to the case where the normal reach production is executed (expected expectation of big hit) Becomes higher.

  During the variable display of the decorative pattern, it is originally a single change corresponding to one reserved memory, but a variable display that makes it appear that a plurality of changes corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed. A pseudo-variable variable display effect may be executed as an effect. In the quasi-continuous variable display effect, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a decorative symbol that constitutes one of a plurality of types of predetermined pseudo-continuous chance items. However, it temporarily stops as a predetermined display result, and then changes again. In the pseudo-variable display effect, for example, the greater the number of re-variation repeated executions (also referred to as the number of re-variations of the pseudo-ream), The degree of the ratio selected when the big hit is made with respect to the selection ratio, the degree of the big hit ratio, that is, the reliability of the big hit) is increased. More specifically, the ratio selected when it is determined that the jackpot is high.

  During the variable display of decorative symbols, unlike a reach effect or a pseudo-variable variable display effect, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, an image display or sound output as a message, a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration LED is displayed. There is a possibility that, for example, the decorative display variable display state becomes the reach state due to the presentation operation different from the decorative display variable display operation, such as the lighting operation of the display or the predetermined operation of the production model such as the production role 127 The advantage of the game executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as that there is a possibility that the reach production by the super-reach may be executed, the variable display result may be a “hit” A notice effect may be executed to notify (suggest) the player in advance. For example, a display advance notice effect may be executed to notify (suggest) the player in advance by an image display that displays a character image, a message image, or the like on the image display device 5.

  In this embodiment, it becomes a background notice that displays a notice image suggesting that the variable display result may be a “hit” in a specific part included in the background image displayed on the image display device 5. The display notice effect is set to be executable. The effect operation that becomes the display notice effect may be any action that does not cause a change in the variable display time of the special symbol depending on whether or not it is executed.

  The background image is, for example, continuously reproduced as a background to be displayed on the image display device 5 without being divided for each variable display, and different regions of the background image are displayed on the image display device 5 for each variable display. . For example, if the background image is moved in a predetermined direction such as a horizontal direction, a vertical direction, or a depth direction with respect to the display screen of the image display device 5, an area displayed on the image display device 5 is gradually changed. Good.

  In the case where a background notice for displaying a notice image on a specific part of the background image is executed, two or more decoration symbol display parts (for example, “left” and “right” decoration symbols are displayed after all the symbol changes are started. Before the decorative symbols are derived and displayed on the display units 5L, 5R, etc., an effect operation is performed in which a preview image is displayed on a specific portion of the background image. This effect operation is performed by, for example, displaying a preview image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance on a specific portion in a region displayed on the image display device 5 for each predetermined variable display in the background image. There is a possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”, that there is a possibility that a reach effect will be executed in which the variable display state of the decorative design will be in a reach state, and that a pseudo-variable variable display effect may be executed It is only necessary to have a production operation that suggests that there is.

  The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. In this way, the notice effect can be a big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing from the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols until the fixed special symbols and fixed decorative symbols that result in variable display are derived. Anything that can give notice of sex is acceptable. A plurality of notice patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the contents of the effect operation (effect mode) when such a notice effect is executed.

  When the special figure display result, which is a 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 in the display area 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” It is only necessary that a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived and displayed by stopping and displaying the decorative symbols all together.

  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. In some cases, a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed (non-reach). 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 (reach lose).

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

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 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 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 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.

  The switch processing is processing for determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. 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 pattern, There may be a random value MR4 for determining the figure display result. 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 gaming state. The random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used to determine the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit” as one of a plurality of types such as “non-probable change” and “probable change”. is there. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. The random value MR4 for determining the general-purpose display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual”. It is a random value.

  In the special symbol process included in the game control timer interrupt processing, 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 first special symbol display device 4A. In addition, various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the second special symbol display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the big prize opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure. . The normal symbol process process controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 to variably display the normal symbol, set the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. It is a process that enables.

  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 the command control process, the output control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 3 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). In the start winning determination process, it is determined whether the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B are on. At this time, if the first start opening switch 22A is on, the first special drawing is used based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. A first start winning process is performed to update the first special figure reserved memory number which is the reserved memory number of the special figure game. On the other hand, if the second start opening switch 22B is on, the second special drawing is used based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. A second start winning process is performed to update the second special figure reserved memory number which is the reserved memory number of the special figure game.

  As an example, in the first start winning process, it is determined whether or not the first special figure holding memory number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). At this time, if the first special figure reservation storage number has reached the upper limit value, the first start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the first special figure reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value, the first reserved memory number count that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit). Add 1 to the value. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase (increment). Thereafter, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored as reserved data in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the first special figure storage unit).

  In the second start winning process, it is determined whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). At this time, if the second special figure reservation storage number has reached the upper limit value, the second start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second special figure reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value, the second reserved memory number count that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit). Add 1 to the value. Thus, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase (increment). Thereafter, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored as reserved data in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the second special figure storage unit).

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 3, 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 processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit 151A and the second special diagram reservation storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the 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. 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 (the big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 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”. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Accordingly, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the deriving of the definite special symbol resulting in the variable display result is determined. In addition, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining the fluctuation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” in the fluctuation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Furthermore, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process for performing setting for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the big hit flag is ON, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “ Update to 4 ". When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

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

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big winning opening is in an open state has reached a predetermined upper limit number, or the next round game when the upper limit number has not been reached. Processing that waits until the start is included. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until time elapses, processing that performs various settings for controlling to the probability variation state and the time-short state corresponding to success or failure of the probability variation control condition, and the like are included. For example, depending on whether the big hit type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”, the setting for controlling to the probability change state or the time reduction state is performed. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S <b> 231). 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 reserved storage 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 numbers extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the start winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 3 are 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 reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the second 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. 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 reserved storage 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.

  The special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to the one executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. In other words, the special game may be executed in the order in which the game balls have passed (entered) the start winning opening regardless of the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. In this case, the start opening data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening is stored with the hold data or separately from the hold data and the hold number. It is possible to store them in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in association with each other and make it possible to specify the order in which the start conditions are established for the special game corresponding to each hold 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 in response to the occurrence of the start winning (first start winning) at the first start winning opening in the start winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 3 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 reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the first special figure reservation 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. 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 special symbol variable display result, 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. In the special figure display result determination table, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result of whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost”. As long as it is assigned. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 5A shows an example of determining the special figure display result by the process of step S239. As described above, whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “losing” is determined by using the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the special figure display result determination table. It may be determined by. In the determination example shown in FIG. 5A, the determination ratio of whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is varied depending on the presence or absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state. The CPU 103 may determine that the probability variation control is being performed when the probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control flag setting unit) is on.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (A), when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is “a higher rate than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the time reduction state. "Big hit" is decided. Therefore, for example, in the jackpot ending process in step S117 shown in FIG. 3, the probability change in which the probability change control is performed based on the fact that the probability change flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability change”. In the state, the special figure display result is more likely to be “big hit” and more likely to be in the big hit gaming state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state.

  In this embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Regardless, the special figure display result is determined at a predetermined rate according to the presence or absence of the probability variation control. On the other hand, determination values are assigned to the special graphic display results corresponding to the special graphic game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special graphic game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Different decision tables may be prepared. In this case, the allocation of the decision value for the predetermined special symbol display result is different between the case of the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. May be.

  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 (such as a game control flag setting unit) 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. In the jackpot type determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value for determining the jackpot type may be assigned to a determination result as to which of the plurality of types of jackpot types. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 read from the variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 5B shows an example of determining the jackpot type by the process of step S242. In this determination example, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the big hit type is determined to be “non-probable change” or “probability change” at a predetermined rate. Depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the determinable jackpot type may be varied, or the determination ratio of the jackpot type may be varied. As an example, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the big hit type can be determined as “surprise” at a predetermined rate, while when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the big hit type is “surprise”. May be set so as not to be determined.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 may store the jackpot type by storing data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control buffer setting unit).

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), or after executing the process of step S243, a fixed special symbol that becomes a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is determined. (Step S244). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol indicating the 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”, any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242. Can be determined as a confirmed special symbol. More specifically, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” may be determined as the confirmed special symbol. When the big hit type is “probability change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S244, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S245), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in the process of step S245, and the next timer interruption occurs, the variation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  In step S235, when the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S246), the special symbol is set. End normal processing. 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, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 6A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 in FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 6A, 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 pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off (step S261; No), a variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S263).

  FIG. 6B shows the variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” that does not become the reach mode, and the reach mode is “ Corresponding to each of “reach” and “pseudo-continuous variation” (also referred to as “pseudo-continuous”) that reaches a reach after quasi-continuous variation, a plurality of variation patterns (PA1-1 to PA1-3, PB1- 1 to PB1-3, PA2-1 to PA2-3, and PB2-1 to PB2-3) are prepared in advance. In addition, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “big hit”, the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” which becomes the reach mode, and the “pseudo sequence” which becomes the reach mode after the pseudo sequence change. A plurality of variation patterns (PA3-1 to PA3-3, PB3-1 to PB3-3) are prepared in advance corresponding to each of “variation”.

  In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 6A, the variation pattern at the time of big hit is determined using a big hit variation pattern determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is determined according to whether the jackpot type is “non-probable variation” or “probability variation”. It only has to be assigned to the result. The CPU 103 corresponds to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” by referring to the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern reading read from the random number buffer for fluctuation. What is necessary is just to determine a fluctuation pattern.

  In the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 6 (A), corresponding to the normal time when the game state is the normal state and the short time control when the game state is the probability changing state or the short time state, The variation pattern at the time of losing is determined using any of a plurality of losing variation pattern determination tables prepared in advance. In the plurality of loss variation pattern determination tables, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern is a variation pattern according to whether it is normal time or short of time, and according to the total number of reserved memories It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result. The CPU 103 is variable by referring to any one of the loss variation pattern determination tables corresponding to the normal time and the short time based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern read from the variation random number buffer. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “lost” may be determined.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table, when the total number of reserved memories is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, “2”), the decorative symbol variable display mode is set to “non-reach” at a higher rate than when the total number is less than the predetermined number. It is sufficient that a decision value is assigned so as to be decided. In this way, when the number of special figure reservations stored is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the decorative symbol variable display mode may be set to be less likely to be determined as the reach mode than when it is less than the predetermined number. As a result, when the number of special figure hold memory is relatively large, the average variable display time can be shortened compared to when the number of special figure storage is relatively small, and the occurrence of invalid start winnings can be suppressed. Can be reduced.

  FIG. 7A shows an example of determining a variation pattern at the time of big hit. In this determination example, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which only the normal reach effect such as the fluctuation pattern PA3-1 is executed is the change pattern in which the reach expression of the super reach such as the change patterns PA3-2 and PA3-3 is executed. The variation pattern PB3-1, PB3-2, and PB3-3 are set so as to be lower than the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the pseudo variable display effect is executed.

  FIG. 7B shows an example of determining the variation pattern at the time of loss. In this determination example, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern in which only the normal reach effect such as the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 is executed is the change pattern in which the reach expression of the super reach such as the change patterns PA2-2 and PA2-3 is executed. The variation pattern PB2-1, PB2-2, and PB2-3 are set to be higher than the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which pseudo-variable variable display effects are executed. Moreover, at the time of big hit, the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach or the variation pattern in which the pseudo-variable variable display effect is executed is set to be higher than that at the time of the loss. As a result, when the variable display result is derived after the super-reaching reach effect is executed or when the variable display result is derived after the pseudo-variable variable display effect is executed, the variable display result is “big hit”. (Expected degree of jackpot) is increased.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 7B, the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA2-2 from which the variable A display result is derived when the super A reach effect is executed is the same as the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA2-2. It is set to be higher than the determined ratio of the derived variation pattern PA2-3. On the other hand, in the determination example shown in FIG. 7A, the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA3-2 is set to be lower than the determination ratio of the variation pattern PA3-3. Further, at the time of big hit, the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the super B reach effect is executed is set to be sufficiently higher than that at the time of losing. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the gaming state becomes the big hit gaming state, the variable display result is obtained after the reach effect of Super B is executed at a higher rate than when the big hit gaming state is not achieved. Derived.

  Further, in the determination example shown in FIG. 7B, the determination ratios of the variation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-3 in which the variable display effect is performed by performing the pseudo-continuation 1 to 3 times and the variable display results are derived are as follows. , The fluctuation pattern PB2-1, the fluctuation pattern PB2-2, and the fluctuation pattern PB2-3 are set to be lower in this order. That is, the determination ratio of the variation patterns PB2-1 to PB2-3 is set to be lower as the number of pseudo-variations increases. In contrast, in the determination example shown in FIG. 7A, the determination ratios of the variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-3 are higher in the order of the variation pattern PB3-1, the variation pattern PB3-2, and the variation pattern PB3-3. It is set to be.

  At the time of big hit, the determination ratio of the variation pattern in which the variable display effect for performing the quasi-continuation 1 to 3 times is executed is set to be sufficiently higher than that at the time of losing. Therefore, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the gaming state becomes a big hit gaming state, a variable display effect is performed that performs a pseudo-ream with a large number of fluctuations at a higher rate than when the big hit gaming state is not reached. After that, the variable display result is derived.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, the fluctuation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3 and PB2-1 to PB2-3, and the fluctuation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-3 and PB3-1 to PB3-3 are special features. While the figure variation time and contents are common, the variable display result is different from “lost” or “big hit”. With the determination ratio setting shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, when the super reach reach effect is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the normal reach effect is executed. When the Super B reach effect is executed, the big hit expectation is higher than when the Super A reach effect is executed. In addition, when the variable display effect that performs two pseudo-continuations is executed, the big hit expectation degree is higher than when the variable display effect that performs one pseudo-continuation is executed. When the variable display effect that performs the three-time pseudo-continuation is executed, the degree of expectation of the big hit is higher than when the variable display effect that performs the two-time pseudo-continuation is executed.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S262 and S263, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time is set (step S264). 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. 6B, 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 a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting the special symbol variation time.

  Following the process of step S264, 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 S265). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  After the process of step S265 is executed, a command transmission setting at the time of starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S266). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a first variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is designated. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the second variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated.

  The first variation start command and the second variation start command use the variation start in the special symbol game using 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. This is an effect control command for designating the start of fluctuation in the special figure game. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol game. This is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative pattern. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol.

  After executing the process of step S266, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S267), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S267, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  Next, the operation 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. In the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer circuit) mounted on the effect control board 12. Register settings. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is 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 due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, 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 operations such as a display operation of an effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a lighting operation in a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the rendering device, determination, determination, setting, etc. 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.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 8, the effect control CPU 120 executes a background image display process (step S160). In the background image display process, a background image reproduced for a certain period (for example, 72 seconds) is displayed on the image display device 5 repeatedly or appropriately updated. In the background image display process, for example, the effect control CPU 120 may read the background image data stored in advance in the ROM 121 and instruct the display control unit 123 to display the background image on the image display device 5.

  After executing the background image display process, the effect control CPU 120 performs the following steps S170 to S176 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. Select one of the processes to execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. The variable display start waiting process performs variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. It includes a process for determining whether or not to start. The first variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. The second variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. When either the first change start command or the second change start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

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

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 performs various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (such as an effect control timer setting unit). , And various kinds of effect control during the variable display of the decorative symbols are included. In addition, in the variable display effect processing, in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol resulting in the variable symbol variable display result is displayed as a complete stop. Processing to display (derived display) is included. Note that, in response to the end code being read from the predetermined effect control pattern, the finalized decorative symbol may be displayed in a complete stop (derived display). In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, it is autonomous on the side of the production control board 12 without using the production control command from the main board 11. The fixed display pattern can be derived and displayed on the screen to determine the variable display result. After performing such effect control, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The variable display stop process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the variable display stop process, the jackpot gaming state starts based on the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command, the determination result of whether or not the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the like. The process which determines whether it is performed is included. When the variable display result corresponds to “big hit” and the big hit gaming state is started, the value of the production process flag is updated to “4”, while the variable display result corresponds to “lost”. If the big hit gaming state is not started, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  The jackpot display process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. This jackpot display process includes a process for executing a jackpot notification effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the start of the jackpot gaming state based on the reception of the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Yes. When the execution of the big hit notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control is executed in the big hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing the LEDs for use. Also, in the big hit effect processing, the value of the production control process flag is updated to “6” in response to, for example, receiving a big hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The big hit end effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, for example, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the LED for the game. Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  FIG. 9A is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 9A, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like to be a finalized symbol as a variable symbol display result (step S401). At this time, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the change start time determination contents such as the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. The final stop symbol is determined. In this embodiment, the contents of determination at the start of variation according to the combination of the variation pattern and the variable display result are “non-reach (losing)”, “reach (losing)”, “non-probability variation (big hit)”, “probability variation ( "Big hit)".

  FIG. 9B shows an example of determining a decorative symbol that will be the final stop symbol in the process of step S401. In this example, when the change start determination content is “non-reach (losing)”, different (unmatched) decorative symbols in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R are the final stop symbols. To decide. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left determined symbol updated by an effect random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. Referring to the left determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the left that is stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols. Determine the final decorative pattern. Next, numerical value data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

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

  If the content of the decision at the start of fluctuation is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, it is the same in the “left”, “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R The (coincident) decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 are provided. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed along with 5C and 5R is determined. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, or whether or not the promotion effect during the jackpot is executed, the normal symbol or the probable symbol is used as the confirmed decorative symbol. It may be determined. Specifically, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, a symbol to be a confirmed decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Further, when the jackpot type is “probability change” and it is determined not to execute the jackpot promotion effect, the one that becomes a definite decoration symbol is determined from a plurality of types of probability change symbols. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot promotion effect is to be executed even if the jackpot type is “probability change”, the determined symbol is selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Accordingly, it is only necessary to prevent the promotion effect during the big hit from being executed despite the fact that the probability variation symbols are all derived and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbols, so that the player is not distrusted.

  In the process of step S401, whether or not to execute a probability change promotion effect, such as a re-lottery effect or a jackpot promotion effect, when the determination content at the start of variation is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”. It may be determined. In the redraw lottery effect, once the decorative symbol of the non-probable variable big hit combination consisting of the same normal symbol is displayed during variable display of the decorative symbol, it is once difficult to recognize or impossible to recognize that it is controlled to the probabilistic state, It is possible to notify that the control is changed to the probability variation state by variably displaying (revariing) the decoration symbol again and stopping and displaying the decorative symbol of the probability variation big hit combination comprising the same probability variation symbol. Note that there is a case in which the control of the probability variation state is not notified when the decoration symbol of the non-probable variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed after the decoration symbol is re-variable in the re-lottery effect. Moreover, what is necessary is just to be able to alert | report that it is controlled to a probability change state by performing promotion effect during a big hit at the time of a big hit game state or completion | finish of a big hit game state. If it is determined in step S401 that the re-lottery effect is to be executed, a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed may be determined before the re-lottery effect is executed.

  Following the determination of the final stop symbol and the like in step S401, a pseudo-continuous determination process is executed (step S401A). When the pseudo-variable variable display effect is executed, an effect mode in the pseudo-variable variable display effect and a combination of decorative symbols serving as a pseudo-continuous chance of temporary stop display are determined. In addition, when there are a plurality of pseudo-reams, a combination of decorative symbols that are the chances of pseudo-reams at each time is determined.

  Subsequent to step S401A, a notice effect determination process is executed (step S402). And the motif aspect setting process which performs the setting for making a motif aspect appear during the variable display of a decoration design is performed (step S402A).

  The motif mode is a display mode that appears in common in each notification effect in a part of the notification display for notifying that it has been determined that the game is a big hit. Specifically, the motif mode is a predetermined pattern or color that appears in a part of the notice display. In addition to the predetermined pattern and color appearing in a part of the notice display as the motif form, the shape is also different from the normal display form (for example, a common accessory is attached to each character appearing in multiple notice effects. It is also possible to execute an effect in which the robot is made to appear in a state in which it is put on, or is made to appear in a state in which a common helmet or hat is worn. In addition, for example, the motif mode may be any predetermined display mode, such as performing an effect of causing common characters (for example, characters such as jackpots) to appear as the motif mode in each notice effect. In this embodiment, a cherry blossom pattern is displayed as a motif mode as a common mode for each effect. Such a pattern of the cherry blossom pattern is also referred to as a floral motif pattern.

  Subsequent to step S402A, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S403). For example, the effect control CPU 120 applies the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command, the various effects determined by the process of step S401A or step S402, the various effect control patterns of the motif aspect set by the process of step S402A, and the like. Correspondingly, any one of a plurality of special figure fluctuation effect control patterns prepared is selected and set as a use pattern.

  After executing the process of step S403, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as the effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command is set. Setting is performed (step S404). And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S405). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S403 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided on the display screen.

  Following the process of step S405, in response to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, settings are made to update the hold memory display in the start winning memory display area 5H (step S406). For example, the display part corresponding to the hold number “1” in the start winning memory display area 5H may be deleted and the entire display part may be moved to the left one by one. 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 S407), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 10A is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S402 of FIG. 9A as the notice effect determination processing. In the notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 10A, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the notice effect to be executed (step S501). Examples of the notice effect include a background notice, a first step-up notice, a second step-up notice, a cut-in notice, and a movable member notice.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is decided to execute the background notice as the notice effect (step S502). When it is decided to execute the background notice (step S502; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 uses “1” as a notice image that suggests that there is a possibility that the reach effect that is the first special effect is performed. Whether or not to display the “first notice image” in the first specific portion included in the background image and the effect mode (effect contents) when displaying the first notice image are determined (step S503). As an example, in the processing of step S503, the CPU 120 for effect control is prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 as a use table for determining whether or not to display the first notice image and the effect mode. The first notice image determination table is selected and set from the background notice setting table. In the first notice image determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value for determining the first notice image is “no notice image display” or no first notice image is displayed. It is only necessary to be assigned to a determination result such as “mini character A” or “mini character B” corresponding to a plurality of types of effects in the case of display. The effect control CPU 120 is based on numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the first notice image extracted from, for example, an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. Thus, by referring to the first notice image determination table, it is only necessary to determine whether or not to display the first notice image and the effect mode.

  FIG. 10B shows an example of determining the “first notice image”. In this determination example, whether or not to display the “first notice image” and the display mode (display contents) in the display are variable decorative designs specified by a variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. It is determined at a different ratio depending on whether the display mode is “non-reach” or “reach”. In the first preview image determination table used for such determination, when the variable display mode is “non-reach”, “mini-character A” is determined at a higher rate than when the variable display mode is “reach”. The On the other hand, when the variable display mode is “reach”, “mini-character B” is determined at a higher rate than when the variable display mode is “non-reach”. Further, when the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the ratio determined to “mini character A” is higher than “mini character B”. On the other hand, when the variable display mode is “reach”, the ratio of “mini character B” to be determined is higher than “mini character A”. Depending on some or all of the settings related to the notice determination ratio, when the effect mode (effect content) of the background notice displaying the first notice image is “mini character B”, it is more variable than when “mini character A” is used. It can be suggested that there is a high possibility that the display mode will be “reach” (big hit reliability).

  For example, in the case of “mini character A” and “mini character B” as the effect mode (effect contents) when displaying the “first notice image”, the type and shape of the character image displayed in the first specific portion of the background image Some or all of the display modes such as (pose etc.), pattern (display pattern etc.) or color (display color etc.) may be different. Alternatively, part or all of the display mode such as the content and shape (character font, font size, etc.), pattern, or color of the message image displayed in the first specific portion of the background image may be varied.

  As an example, the mini character A may be an image representing “Sumai”, and the mini character B may be an image representing “meat bun”. Further, for example, an image of the first specific portion included in the background image may be displayed as “seiiro” related to Shumai and meat buns. Accordingly, “shumai” as the mini character A and “meat bun” as the mini character B are displayed on the “seiro” which is the image of the first specific portion included in the background image. In this way, by making the image of the first specific part and the first preview image have relevance to each other, when the player displays the first specific part of the background image, the image of the first specific part It becomes easy to recognize that there is a possibility that the first notice image related to the game is displayed, and the interest in the game can be improved. Note that the mini character A and the mini character B are not limited to an image representing “Sumai” or an image representing “meat bun”, and an image of the first specific portion is not limited to an image displaying “Seiro”. For example, the mini character A or the mini character B may represent a “news program” or a “song program”, and the image of the first specific portion may represent “street TV”. .

  After determining whether or not to display the “first notice image” in the process of step S503 shown in FIG. 10A, the effect control CPU 120 performs variable display of pseudo-continuations that are the second special effect. Whether or not to display the “second notice image” as a notice image that suggests that there is a possibility of performance in the second specific part included in the background image, or when displaying the second notice image A production mode (production content) is determined (step S504). As an example, in the process of step S504, the effect control CPU 120 is prepared by, for example, storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 in advance as a use table for determining whether or not to display the second notice image. The second notice image determination table is selected from the background notice setting table and set. In the second notice image determination table, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value for determining the second notice image is “no notice image display” or no second notice image displayed. It is only necessary to be assigned to a determination result such as “mini character C” corresponding to the effect mode in the case of performing. The effect control CPU 120 is based on numerical data indicating a random value for determining the second notice image extracted from, for example, an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (the effect control counter setting unit or the like) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. Thus, by referring to the second notice image determination table, it is only necessary to determine whether or not to display the second notice image and the effect mode.

  FIG. 10C shows an example of determining the “second notice image”. In this determination example, whether or not to display the “second notice image” and the display mode (display contents) in the case of display are the presence or absence of pseudo-continuations specified by a variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Are determined at different ratios depending on whether “is pseudo-ream” or “no pseudo-ream”. In the second preview image determination table used for such determination, if the presence / absence of the pseudo-continuous is “no pseudo-continuous”, the ratio determined as “no display of the preliminary image” is higher than the ratio determined as “mini-character C”. It is sufficient that a decision value or the like is set so that the value becomes sufficiently high. Further, if the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream is “with pseudo-ream”, the determined value or the like is set so that the ratio determined as “mini-character C” is sufficiently higher than the ratio determined as “no notice image display”. Should be set. With some or all of the settings related to the notice determination ratio, the presence or absence of pseudo-reams may become “pseudo-reliable” when displaying the “second notice image” (big hit reliability) Can be high.

  As an example, the mini character C may be an image representing “car” and, for example, an image of the second specific portion included in the background image may be displayed as “road” relevant to the car. Accordingly, the “car” as the mini character C is displayed on the “road” that is the image of the second specific portion included in the background image. In this way, by making the image of the second specific part and the second preview image have an association with each other, the player can view the image of the second specific part when the second specific part of the background image is displayed. It becomes easy to recognize that there is a possibility that the second notice image related to the game is displayed, and the interest in the game can be improved. Note that the mini character C is not limited to the image representing the “car”, and the image of the second specific portion is not limited to the one displaying the “road”. For example, the mini character C may represent a “ship”, and the image of the second specific portion may represent “the sea”.

  By performing the process for determining the first notice image in step S503 and the process for determining the second notice image in step S504, the background notice effect display mode for displaying the first notice image and the second notice image is, for example, “mini character”. There may be a combination of “A” and “Mini Character C” or a combination of “Mini Character B” and “Mini Character C”. As described above, the variable display mode can be “reach” when the effect mode (effect content) of the background notification displaying the first preview image is “mini character B”, compared to the case of “mini character A”. It can be suggested that the performance (big hit reliability) is high. Accordingly, when the effect of the background notice displaying the first notice image and the second notice image is a combination of “mini character B” and “mini character C”, a combination of “mini character A” and “mini character C”. It can be suggested that there is a higher possibility of being a “big hit” (big hit reliability) than in the case where Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the specific display result is derived according to the combination of the first notice image displayed on the first specific part and the second notice image displayed on the second specific part. Since the ratio is different, it is possible to focus attention on the preview image displayed in each specific part.

  As shown in FIG. 10B, the ratio determined in the process of step S503 to not display the first preview image as “no display of the preview image” indicates that the variable display mode is “non-reach” and “reach”. "Is the same as in the case of" ". Further, as shown in FIG. 10C, the ratio determined in the process of step S504 to not display the second preview image as “no display of the preview image” indicates that the presence or absence of the pseudo continuous is “no pseudo continuous”. In some cases, it becomes higher than the case of “with pseudo-ream”. Note that the notice determination ratios such as whether or not to display the first notice image according to the variable display mode and whether or not to display the second notice image according to the presence or absence of the pseudo-continuous are shown in FIGS. It is not limited to what is shown to C). For example, the ratio determined as “no display of the preview image” not displaying the first preview image may be different depending on whether the variable display mode is “non-reach” or “reach”. In addition, for example, the ratio determined as “no display of notice image” not displaying the second notice image is the same for the case where the presence / absence of the pseudo-continuation is “no pseudo-continuation” and “the presence of the pseudo-continuation”. You may do it.

  If it is determined in step S502 that the background notice is not to be executed (step S502; No), or after the process of determining whether to display the “second notice image” in step S504 is executed, the notice is given. The effect determination process ends.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a background image and a plurality of specific portions provided in the background image. In this embodiment, as an example, as shown in FIG. 11A, the background image B has a rectangular shape that is long in the left-right direction, and a part of the background image B in the left-right direction is displayed on the image display device 5. It is the area | region G (henceforth the display area G). The length of the background image B in the left-right direction is set to 6X, and the length of the display area G in the left-right direction (the width of the display screen of the image display device 5) is set to X.

  In the background image B, three first specific portions P are provided in the left-right direction with a distance of 2X (referred to as P1, P2, and P3 in order from the right in FIG. 11A). In the background image B, three second specific portions Q are spaced apart by a length of 2X in the left-right direction at positions different from the position of the first specific portion P (in order from the right in FIG. 11A). Q1, Q2, and Q3). Note that the number of the first specific portion P and the second specific portion Q is not limited to three, and may be appropriately changed according to the length of the background image B. For example, when the length of the background image B in the left-right direction is 4X, the number of the first specific portion P and the number of the second specific portions Q may be two each, and the length of the background image B in the left-right direction is In the case of 8X, the number of the first specific portion P and the second specific portion Q may be four each.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 reproduces the background image B so as to move in the direction of the arrow (rightward) shown in FIG. 11B by executing the background image display process in step S160. . Accordingly, the display area G moves relative to the background image B in the direction opposite to the arrow shown in FIG. The effect control CPU 120 repeatedly reproduces the background image B repeatedly for a predetermined time so that there is no gap between the left end and the right end of the background image B. The effect control CPU 120 reproduces the background image B from the right end to the left end in 72 seconds. Note that the time for which the effect control CPU 120 plays back the background image B once is 72 seconds or longer, and is not necessarily limited to 72 seconds. For example, when the length of the background image B is 4X, it may be 48 seconds or longer, and when the length of the background image B is 8X, it may be 96 seconds or longer.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, the fluctuation pattern PA1-1, PB1-3, PA2-1 to PA2-3, PB2-1 to PB2-3, PA3-1 to PA3-3, or PB3-1 to PB3-3. Since the special figure fluctuation time is 12 seconds or more, the movement distance L of the background image B in one variable display (predetermined variable display) of these fluctuation patterns is X or more (L ≧ X). When the special figure fluctuation time is 12 seconds, the movement distance L of the background image B in one variable display is X.

  In FIG. 11A, among the three first specific portions P and the three second specific portions Q, the first specific portion P1 and the second specific portion Q1 are located in the display area G. For example, when one variable display of the variation pattern PA1-1 is started, the first specific portion P1 and the second specific portion Q1 are moved to the right together with the background image B as shown in FIG. One variable display of the variation pattern PA <b> 1-1 is completed at a location that moves L (X) and deviates from the display area G. The other first specific portions P2 and P3 and the second specific portions Q2 and Q3 also move to the right by the distance L (X) together with the background image B.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example when the variable display start timing is different in the example illustrated in FIG. 11. 12A, among the three first specific portions P and the three second specific portions Q, the first specific portion P2 and the second specific portion Q2 are regions outside the display region G (the left side of the display region G). Is located). Then, for example, when one variable display of the variation pattern PA1-1 is started, the first specific portion P2 and the second specific portion Q2 are distanced in the right direction together with the background image B as shown in FIG. L (X) moves and is positioned in the display area G, and one variable display of the variation pattern PA1-1 ends. The other first specific portions P1 and P3 and the second specific portions Q1 and Q3 also move to the right by the distance L (X) together with the background image B.

  As described above, the region displayed on the image display device 5 by performing the predetermined variable display (the region that becomes the display region G during one variable display) has the horizontal length X of the display region G. This is a portion corresponding to a length obtained by adding the moving distance L of the background image B, and this portion has at least a length 2X. Therefore, regardless of the timing at which the variable display starts, the first specific portion P and the second specific portion are displayed in the area displayed on the image display device 5 for each predetermined variable display in the background image B. At least one portion Q is displayed.

  In this embodiment, in step S503, the effect control CPU 120 displays any one of the first specific portions P1 to P3 provided in the background image B on the image display device 5. Even at that time, whether or not to display the first notice image in the first specific portion is determined based on the notice determination ratio of the “first notice image” shown in FIG. Further, in step S504, the effect control CPU 120 is when any second specific portion Q of the three second specific portions Q1 to Q3 provided in the background image B is displayed on the image display device 5. Also, whether to display the second notice image in the second specific part is determined based on the notice determination ratio of the “second notice image” shown in FIG. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, since the specific portion is displayed for each variable display on the image display device 5, it is possible to prevent the situation where the preview image cannot be displayed, and the preview image can be displayed regardless of the background display status. It is possible to make the appearance probability constant.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 determines the same type of notice image, that is, the first notice image, in all the first specific parts P of the three first specific parts P1 to P3 provided in the background image B. A first preview image determined by referring to the table is displayed. Further, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the same type of notice image, that is, the second notice image determination table, in all the second specific parts Q of the three second specific parts Q1 to Q3 provided in the background image B. The second notice image determined by this is displayed. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, since the same type of preview image is displayed in the specific portion displayed for each variable display, it is possible that the specific display result may be derived. Can be recognized easily, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, there are a first specific portion and a second specific portion that are different from each other in the type of the preview image to be displayed, and an area displayed on the image display device 5 for each predetermined variable display in the background image B. The first specific part and the second specific part are displayed one by one. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, since there are a plurality of types of preview images that can be displayed for each variable display, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the first notice image suggesting that the reach effect as the first special effect is executed is displayed on the first specific part P, and the pseudo-variable variable display effect as the second special effect. Is displayed on the second specific portion Q, suggesting that is executed. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the type of special effect suggested to occur differs depending on which specific part the preview image is displayed on, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a determination content and a use table when determining the notice effect in the process of determining the notice effect (step S501). In the setting shown in FIG. 13, the determination contents and the usage table of the notice effect are designated according to the non-reach deviation fluctuation pattern, the normal reach deviation fluctuation pattern, the super reach deviation fluctuation pattern, and the jackpot fluctuation pattern.

  In this embodiment, background notice, first step-up notice, second step-up notice, cut-in notice, as notice effects for notifying the possibility that the final display result of variable display will be a “big hit”, A part or all of the movable member notice can be selected and executed. Among them, the cut-in notice and the movable member notice are executed in a period in which the reach effect of super reach is executed after the reach establishment in which the decorative symbol variable display state becomes the reach state. For this reason, when a non-reach shift variation pattern or a normal reach shift variation pattern is designated, a cut-in advance notice or a movable member advance notice is not executed.

  Next, the contents of each notice effect in the first step-up notice and the contents of each notice effect in the second step-up notice will be described. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of each notice effect in the first step-up notice and the contents of each notice effect in the second step-up notice.

  In the first step-up notice, the five notice effects A, the notice effect B, the notice effect C, the notice effect D, and the notice effect shown in FIGS. 14A1, 14B1, 14C1, 11D1 and 14E1. Part or all of E is executed. As the notice effect A, an effect is performed in which a human character A appears from the right side of the screen in the area below the display screen of the image display device 5 and leaves to the left side of the screen. As the notice effect B, an effect is performed in which a human character B appears from the right side of the screen in the area below the display screen of the image display device 5 and leaves to the left side of the screen. As the notice effect C, an effect in which a human character C appears from the right side of the screen in the area below the display screen of the image display device 5 and leaves to the left side of the screen is performed. As the notice effect D, the characters A, B, and C simultaneously appear from the left side of the screen in the area below the display screen of the image display device 5 and stop at the center of the screen. As the notice effect E, an effect in which a large human character D appears from the right side of the screen where the characters A, B, and C are gathered in a region below the display screen of the image display device 5 is performed.

  In the second step-up notice, some or all of the four notice effects W, the notice effect X, the notice effect Y1, and the notice effect Z1 shown in FIGS. 14A2 to 14D2 are executed. Is done. As the notice effect W, an effect in which a beetle character flies from the right side of the screen in an area above the display screen of the image display device 5 is performed. As the notice effect X, an effect in which the beetle character stops on the tree in the area above the display screen of the image display device 5 is performed. As the notice effect Y1, an effect in which the wind blows in the area above the display screen of the image display device 5 and the tree is shaken is performed. As the notice effect Z1, an effect in which seagulls fly in the area above the display screen of the image display device 5 is performed.

  These step-up notice effects such as the first step-up notice and the second step-up notice are notice effects that change the aspect of the effect in stages from one stage to a plurality of stages according to a predetermined order. In this embodiment, when the specific display result (big hit) is used, the ratio of executing the notice effect that changes the aspect of the effect in stages up to many stages in the step-up notice effect is higher than when the specific display result is not used. .

  Note that the step-up notice effect may be such that the shape and color of one character changes, and the state of the notice means (display, sound, lamp, movable object, etc.) as seen from the player changes step by step. If it can be recognized as “step-up notice”, it can be said. For example, the number of characters increases stepwise, the number of characters that move stepwise, the number of times the character moves, the frequency, etc. increase stepwise, and the size of the character increases stepwise. May be. The same applies when the character is replaced with a movable member. In other words, when a plurality of movable members are provided, the number of movable members that move stepwise may be increased, or the number of times and the frequency of movement of the movable member may increase stepwise.

  In addition, the contents of each notice effect that becomes a cut-in notice and a movable member notice will be described. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the notice effect that becomes the cut-in notice and the contents of the notice effect that becomes the movable member notice.

  As described above, the cut-in notice and the movable member notice are executed in a period in which the reach effect of the super reach is executed after the reach establishment in which the decorative symbol variable display state becomes the reach state. As an example, when the reach effect of super reach is started, as shown in FIG. 15A, a battle effect is performed in such a manner that a character image of an ally and an enemy character image compete. After that, as shown in FIG. 15B, an image showing the push button 31B is displayed, and by displaying the letters “PUSH!”, An image that requests the operation of the push button 31B is displayed. . At this time, an operation valid period for cut-in notice is received that effectively accepts an operation on the push button 31B. Then, a meter effect image MT1 is displayed in which the remaining display amount decreases as the remaining time of the cut-in notice operation effective period decreases.

  Immediately after the player operates the push button 31B within the effective period for the cut-in notice operation, an effect image for the cut-in notice is displayed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 15C (cut-in display). Is done. In the effect image shown in FIG. 15 (c), a message “Gekiatsu” is notified, and it is predicted that there is a high possibility of a big hit.

  Thereafter, the battle effect as shown in FIG. 15D is continued, and an image showing the push button 31B is displayed, and an image requesting the operation of the push button 31B is displayed by displaying the characters “PUSH!”. The production is performed. At this time, it becomes the operation valid period for the movable member notice for effectively accepting the operation on the push button 31B. Then, a meter effect image MT2 in which the remaining display amount decreases as the remaining time of the movable member notice operation effective period decreases is displayed.

  Immediately after the player operates the push button 31B within the movable member notice operation valid period, the effect object 127 operates as shown in FIG. 15E, and the image display device 5 has the effect object. A predetermined effect image corresponding to the operation 127 is displayed. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 15 (f), an effect image is displayed in which an ally character image defeats an enemy character image, so that a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed in variable display. You can do it.

  In the process of step S501 shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern command is confirmed, and the determination content of the notice effect and the usage table are specified. If it is determined that a command corresponding to the non-reach shift pattern is received, the second step-up notification content (presence / absence, The production mode) is determined. Also, the contents (presence / absence, production mode) of the first step-up notice are determined using the first notice setting table for non-reach deviation shown in the upper left of FIG.

  In the first notice setting table for non-reach deviation shown in the upper left of FIG. 16, the notice effect “none”, the effect form in which only the notice effect A is executed (the development pattern of “A”), and the notice effect A are executed. An effect mode (the development pattern of “A → B”) in which the notice effect B is executed after that, and an effect mode in which the notice effect B is executed after the notice effect A is executed, and then the notice effect C is executed ( “A → B → C” development pattern) and after the notice effect A is executed, the notice effect B, the notice effect C, and the notice effect D are executed in order (“A → B → C → D”). Development pattern), and after the notice effect A is executed, the notice pattern B, the notice effect C, the notice effect D, and the notice effect E are executed in order (an extension pattern “A → B → C → D → E”). ) And are set. A predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each effect mode. The numbers shown in “Allocation” indicate the number of determination values assigned to each effect mode. The same applies to other tables. In the example shown in FIG. 16, when non-reach is lost, determination values are allocated only to the notice pattern “none”, the development pattern “A”, and the development pattern “A → B”.

  In the first non-reach shift notice setting table (for common effects) shown in the upper left of FIG. 16, “A → B → C”, “A → B → C → D”, “A → B → C → No determination value is assigned to “D → E” (the number of determination values is 0). This is because when a reach does not occur, a notice effect more than the notice effect C does not appear, that is, when an effect more than the notice effect C appears, the occurrence of reach is determined.

  In the second non-reach misalignment setting table shown in the upper left of FIG. 17, the notice effect “none”, the effect form in which only the notice effect W is executed (the development pattern of “W”), and the notice effect W are executed. After the notice effect X is executed (the development pattern of “W → X”), the notice effect X is executed after the notice effect W is executed, and then the notice effect Y1 is executed ( The development pattern of “W → X → Y1”) and the presentation pattern in which the notice effect X is executed after the notice effect W is executed, and then the notice effect Y2 is executed (the development pattern of “W → X → Y2”). ), After the notice effect W is executed, the notice effect X is executed, and then the notice effect Y3 is executed (the development pattern of “W → X → Y3”), and the notice effect W is executed. Notice effect X, notice effect Y1, notice An effect mode in which Z1 is executed in order (the development pattern of “W → X → Y1 → Z1”), and an effect mode in which the notice effect X, the notice effect Y2, and the notice effect Z2 are executed in order after the notice effect W is executed. (Development pattern of “W → X → Y2 → Z2”) and an effect mode in which the notice effect X, the notice effect Y1, and the notice effect Z2 are executed in order after the notice effect W is executed (“W → X → Y1 → Z2 "development pattern), and after the notice effect W is executed, the notice effect X, the notice effect Y3, and the notice effect Z3 are executed in order (the development pattern" W → X → Y3 → Z3 "), After the notice effect W is executed, the notice effect X, the notice effect Y1, and the notice effect Z3 are executed in order (the development pattern of “W → X → Y1 → Z3”), and after the notice effect W is executed. Notice effect X, notice effect Y2, notice effect Z3 And director embodiment, which is performed in the order (the development pattern of "W → X → Y2 → Z3"), has been set. A predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each effect mode. In the example shown in FIG. 17, when non-reach is lost, determination values are assigned only to the advancement patterns of “None”, “W”, and “W → X”.

  In step S501, the effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number value for determining the second step-up notice, and compares the extracted random value with a determination value set in the second notice setting table. Then, the presence / absence of the second step-up notice effect and the effect mode are determined based on the notice effect (“none”, “W”, “W → X”...) Assigned to the determination value that matches the random value. To do.

  In step S501, the effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number value for determining the first step-up notice, and compares the extracted random value with the determination value set in the first notice setting table. Then, the presence / absence of the first step-up notice and the effect form are determined based on the notice effect (“none”, “A”, “A → B”...) Assigned to the determination value that matches the random value. .

  If it is determined in step S501 in FIG. 10 that the command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of normal reach deviation is received, the second step-up advance notice is made using the second reach setting table for normal reach deviation shown in the upper right of FIG. Content (presence / absence, production mode) is determined. Further, the contents (presence / absence, production mode) of the first step-up notice are determined using the first notice setting table for normal reach deviation shown in the upper right of FIG.

  In the first advance notice setting table for normal reach deviation shown in the upper right of FIG. 16, the production mode having the same contents as the first advance notice setting table for non-reach deviation shown in the upper left is set, and a predetermined number of determinations are made for each production mode. Each value is allocated. In the example shown in FIG. 16, when the normal reach is lost, only the notice pattern “None”, the development pattern “A”, the development pattern “A → B”, and the development pattern “A → B → C” are used. Judgment value is assigned.

  In addition, in the first notice setting table for common reach deviation (for common effects) shown in the upper right of FIG. 16, determination values for “A → B → C → D” and “A → B → C → D → E”. Is not allocated (the number of judgment values is 0). This is for the purpose of determining the occurrence of super reach when an effect greater than the notice effect D appears.

  In the second advance notice setting table for normal reach deviation shown in the upper right of FIG. 17, the production mode having the same contents as the second advance notice setting table for non-reach deviation shown in the upper left is set, and a predetermined number of determinations are made for each production mode. Each value is allocated. In the example shown in FIG. 17, when the normal reach is lost, the notice effect “none”, the development pattern of “W”, the development pattern of “W → X”, the development pattern of “W → X → Y1”, “W The determination value is assigned only to the development pattern of “→ X → Y2” and the development pattern of “W → X → Y3”.

  If it is determined in step S501 in FIG. 10 that the command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of the super reach deviation has been received, the second step is performed using the second notice setting table for super reach deviation shown in the lower left of FIG. The content of the advance notice (presence / absence, production mode) is determined. Also, the contents (presence / absence, production mode) of the first step-up notice are determined using the first notice setting table for super reach deviation shown in the lower left of FIG.

  The first advance notice setting table for super-reach deviation shown in the lower left in FIG. 16 has the same contents as the first advance notice setting table for non-reach deviation shown in the upper left and the first advance notice setting table for normal reach deviation shown in the upper right. Is set, and a predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each effect mode. In the example illustrated in FIG. 16, determination values are assigned to all the development patterns when the super reach is lost.

  In the second advance notice setting table for super-reach deviation shown in the lower left of FIG. 17, the production mode has the same contents as the second advance notice setting table for non-reach deviation shown in the upper left and the second advance notice setting table for normal reach deviation shown in the upper right. Is set, and a predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each effect mode. In the example illustrated in FIG. 17, when the super reach is lost, determination values are assigned to all the development patterns.

  When a command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern of super-reach is received, the content (presence / absence, production mode) of the cut-in notice is further determined using the cut-in notice setting table for deviation shown on the left side of FIG. To do. Further, the presence / absence of the movable member notice is determined using the movable member notice setting table for detachment shown on the left side of FIG.

  In the cut-off notice setting table for loss shown on the left side of FIG. 18, an effect form in which a notice effect “None”, a message “...” Is notified, and an effect aspect in which a “chance” message is notified. And an effect mode in which a message of “Gekiatsu” is notified. In the example shown in FIG. 18, in the case of losing, the ratio determined to be the notice effect “None” is higher than the ratio determined to the other notice effects, “...” message, “chance” The determination value is assigned so that the determination rate becomes lower as the message becomes “Gekiatsu”.

  In the movable member notice setting table for detachment shown on the left side of FIG. 19, “with movable member notice” and “no movable member notice” are set. In the example shown in FIG. 19, in the case of detachment, the determination value is assigned so that the ratio determined to be without the movable member notice is sufficiently higher than the ratio determined to be with the movable member notice.

  In step S501, the effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number value for determining cut-in notice, and compares the extracted random value with a determination value set in the cut-in notice setting table. Then, the presence / absence of the cut-in notice and the effect mode are determined based on the notice effect (“None”, “...”, “Chance”, “Gekiatsu”) assigned to the determination value that matches the random value. . Further, a random number value for movable member notice is extracted, and the extracted random number value is compared with a determination value set in the movable member notice setting table. Then, the presence / absence of the movable member advance notice is determined based on the determination result of the presence or absence of the movable member notice assigned to the determination value that matches the random value.

  If it is determined in step S501 in FIG. 10 that a command corresponding to the big hit variation pattern has been received, the second step up notice is given using the big hit second notice setting table shown in the lower right of FIG. The contents (presence / absence, production mode) are determined. Moreover, the contents (presence / absence, production mode) of the first step-up notice are determined using the first jackpot setting table for jackpot shown in the lower right of FIG. Further, the presence or absence of a cut-in notice or a movable member notice is determined using the big hit cut-in notice setting table shown on the right side of FIG. 18 or the big hit movable member notice setting table shown on the right side of FIG.

  In the first notice setting table for jackpot shown in the lower right of FIG. 16, the production mode has the same contents as the first notice setting table for non-reach deviation, normal reach deviation and super reach deviation shown in the upper left, upper right and lower left. It is set and a predetermined number of judgment values are assigned to each effect mode. In the example shown in FIG. 16, in the case of a big hit, determination values are assigned to all the development patterns.

  The second jackpot setting table for big hits shown in the lower left of FIG. 17 has the same contents as the second notice setting table for non-reach deviation, normal reach deviation and super reach deviation shown in the upper left, lower right and lower left. It is set, and a predetermined number of judgment values are assigned to each effect mode. In the example shown in FIG. 17, in the case of a big hit, determination values are assigned to all the development patterns.

  In the jackpot cut-in notice setting table shown on the right side of FIG. 18, the effect forms having the same contents as the cut-off notice setting table for loss shown on the left side are set, and a predetermined number of judgment values are set for each effect form. Allocated. In the example shown in FIG. 18, in the case of a big hit, the ratio determined as the notice effect “None” is lower than in the case where the announcement effect is lost, “...” message, “Chance” message, “Intense” The decision value is assigned so that the decision rate increases as the message “Atsu” is displayed.

  In the large hitting movable member notice setting table shown on the left side of FIG. 19, a predetermined number of determination values are provided for the movable member notice presence or no movable member notice of the same content as the detachable movable member notice setting table shown on the left side. Allocated. In the example shown in FIG. 19, the determination value is assigned so that the ratio determined to have the movable member notice is higher in the case of the big hit than in the case of the loss.

  When the movable member advance notice is executed by the allocation of the determination value in the cut-in advance notice setting table as shown in FIG. 18 and the assignment of the determination value in the movable member advance notice setting table as shown in FIG. Compared to when it is executed, the expectation (reliability) for the big hit is increased.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the motif mode setting process (step S402A) in the variable display start setting process. In the motif mode setting process, the cherry blossom pattern mode (floral motif mode) common to each performance is displayed for pictures such as the ground, trees, seagulls, characters (persons), decorative designs, cut-in backgrounds, etc. Whether or not to do so is set.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to display each of these setting objects in a floral motif manner using a motif manner setting table as shown in FIG. 21 (step S600). In the motif mode setting table, “no motif mode” and “with motif mode” are set for each setting object and variable display result of the floral motif mode. Note that for which setting object the presence or absence of the floral motif mode is determined may be specified according to the success or failure of the setting permission condition. The effect control CPU 120 extracts the value of the motif mode determination random number for each setting target for which the setting allowable condition is satisfied, and compares the extracted random number value with the determination value set in the motif mode setting table. And the presence or absence of a floral motif aspect is determined based on the determination result of having a motif aspect or not having a motif aspect assigned to a determination value that matches a random value.

  In the motif mode setting table shown in FIG. 21, the ground and decoration designs are unconditionally set as motif mode targets, and each time the motif mode setting process is executed, it is determined whether or not to use a floral motif mode. For this reason, the frequency of appearance of the ground and decorative designs in the form of floral motifs increases. On the other hand, when the seagull is executed up to the notice effect Z1 in the second step-up notice, the seam is set as a motif aspect. Further, the cut-in background is a target for setting the motif mode when a cut-in notice is executed during the reach production of super reach. Therefore, the frequency with which a seagull or cut-in background appears in a floral motif mode is low.

  By executing the processing of step S600, in this embodiment, it is determined that the floral motif mode can appear up to six times during the variable display of the decorative pattern once.

  Next, the production control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a certain change state (step S601). Whether or not it is in a probability change state can be determined based on whether or not a probability change state designation command (designation command indicating that the gaming state is a probability change state) transmitted from the main board 11 is received, for example. If it is determined that the probability variation state is established, it is confirmed whether or not it is determined to be a normal big hit (step S602). Whether or not it is normally determined to be a big hit is determined based on, for example, a variable display result indicated by a variable display result notification command. When it is determined to be a big jackpot (step S602; Yes), it is confirmed whether or not it is determined that two or more floral motif patterns appear during one variable display of the decorative pattern (step S602). S603).

  When it is determined that it is not a normal big hit in the process of step S602 (step S602; No), or when it is determined that the appearance of the floral motif pattern is less than 2 in the process of step S603 (step S603) No), the motif mode setting process ends.

  If it is determined in the process of step S601 that the state is not the probability variation state (step S601; No), it is confirmed whether or not the probability variation big hit is determined (step S604). Whether or not it is determined to be a probable big hit is determined based on, for example, a variable display result indicated by a variable display result notification command. If it is not determined to be a promising big hit (step S604; No), it is confirmed whether or not it is decided to be a normal big hit (step S605). If it is determined to be a big jackpot (step S605; Yes), it is confirmed whether or not it is determined that five or more floral motif patterns should appear during the variable display of a single decorative pattern (step S605). S606). In this embodiment, it is possible to determine a maximum of six floral motif modes that appear during a variable display of a decorative pattern, and to determine a maximum of six floral motif modes, or five less than the maximum. If so, Yes is determined in the process of step S606.

  If it is determined in step S604 that it is a probable big hit (step S604; Yes), the motif mode setting process ends. If it is determined in step S605 that it is not normally a big hit (step S605; No), it is determined whether or not it is determined that three or more floral motif patterns appear during one variable display of decorative symbols. Confirmation is made (step S607). At this time, when it is determined that the floral motif pattern appearance is less than 3, the motif pattern setting process ends.

  When it is determined in the process of step S603 that two or more floral motif forms appear (step S603; Yes), or when it is determined in the process of step S606 that five or more floral motif forms appear (step S603) S605; Yes), or when it is determined in the process of step S607 that three or more floral motif patterns appear (step S607; Yes), the priority of the motif patterns shown in FIG. By changing from a low one to a normal display mode, the number of floral motif modes is limited (step S608). For example, when it is determined that the ground to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 is displayed in a floral motif pattern, the ground to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 is displayed in a normal display mode. To change. In addition, when it is determined to display a decorative pattern to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in a floral motif pattern, the decorative pattern to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 is to be displayed in a normal display mode. Change to display. In addition, when it is determined that the tree to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 (appears in the notice effect W of the second step-up notice) is displayed in the floral motif mode, the screen of the image display device 5 is displayed. The tree displayed above is changed to display in a normal display mode. In addition, when it is determined that the person to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 (appears in the notice effect B of the first step-up notice) is displayed in the floral motif mode, the image display device 5 The person displayed on the screen is changed to display in a normal display mode. In addition, when it is determined that the “gull” (appearing at the notice effect Z1 of the second step-up notice) to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 is to be displayed in the floral motif mode, the image display device 5 The “gull” displayed on the screen is changed to the normal display mode. In this embodiment, when limiting the number of appearances of the floral motif pattern, a priority order indicating which priority is given to the floral motif pattern that appears in the production is determined.

  The priority order for leaving the floral motif pattern is determined so that the performance with a higher execution ratio is more likely to be restricted. For example, as shown in FIG. 22, when compared with the appearance rate of the effect at the time of non-reach, the notice effect Z1 of the cut-in notice and the second step-up notice has an appearance rate of 0%. The floral motif pattern is preferentially left. Note that the cut-in notice appears during the execution of the reach of the super reach after the reach state is reached, while the notice effect Z1 of the second step-up notice appears before the reach state is reached. Therefore, priority is given to the background of the cut-in notice that appears at a later timing during variable display of the decorative design as a floral motif, and the second step-up advance notice appears at an earlier timing during the variable display of the decorative design. The prioritized effect Z1 is given the priority order 2 in the floral motif pattern. Further, since the notice effect B of the first step-up notice has an appearance rate of 5%, the floral motif pattern of the character of the person appearing in the notice effect B is preferentially left. Since the notice effect W of the second step-up notice has an appearance rate of 25%, the floral motif pattern of the tree appearing in the notice effect W is preferentially left next.

  Since the decorative pattern and the ground appear regardless of the notice effect, the lowest priority is given to the decorative pattern floral pattern and the ground floral motif. The floral motif pattern of the decorative pattern appears at a later timing during variable display of the decorative pattern, while the floral motif pattern of the ground appears at an earlier timing during the variable display of the decorative pattern. Therefore, the floral motif pattern of the decorative pattern that appears at a later timing during variable display of the decorative pattern has a higher priority than the floral motif pattern of the ground that appears at an earlier timing during the variable display of the decorative pattern. It is set. On the other hand, the floral motif pattern that appears at an early timing during variable display of a decorative pattern is set to have a higher priority than the floral motif pattern that appears at a later timing during variable display of a decorative pattern. May be.

  When the motif mode setting process as described above is executed, and if the probability variation state that has been shifted to after the jackpot gaming state has been controlled, the appearance of the floral motif mode is normally determined when the jackpot is determined. Controlled to limit the number to less than two. That is, when the probability variation big hit is determined, a new probability variation state starts, and at least when it is determined to be out of date, the current probability variation state does not end. Since the execution of the effect is permitted and the probability variation state ends when it is normally determined to be a big hit, the number of appearances of the floral motif pattern is limited to less than 2. By doing so, if the floral motif pattern appears more than once, the player can recognize at least that the probability variation state does not end, and can improve the interest in the game.

  In addition, when the probability variation state is not controlled, only when it is determined that the probability variation is a big hit, an effect of causing the floral motif mode to appear five times or more during the variable display of one decorative pattern is executed. In other cases, control is performed so as to limit the number of floral motifs to appear to less than 5. If it does so, since it will be decided that it will be a promising big hit if five or more floral motif modes appear, it is possible to make the player more interested in the production.

  In addition, when it is not controlled to be in a probable state, only when it is determined that it is a big hit, an effect that causes the floral motif pattern to appear three times or more during the variable display of one decorative pattern is executed, and otherwise In the case of, control is performed so as to limit the floral motif pattern to appear to less than 3. By doing so, it is determined that a big hit will occur if three or more floral motif modes appear, so that the player can be more interested in the performance.

  Note that the conditions and thresholds that limit the number of appearances of floral motif patterns may be other conditions and thresholds. In this embodiment, in the process of step S608, the case has been shown in which the floral motif mode that appears by changing the floral motif mode once determined to the normal display mode is limited. However, the floral motif mode appears. Other restricting methods may be used, such as not performing the effect itself determined to be performed.

  In this way, after determining whether or not to make a floral motif mode appear in each setting target in the process of step S600, based on the setting of the motif mode priority shown in FIG. The control which replaces with the normal production mode which is not is performed. Thereby, the number of floral motif modes to appear is limited depending on whether it is a big hit or a probable big hit. In addition, since the priority order is set so that the floral motif pattern with a high appearance ratio is more likely to be restricted than the floral motif pattern with a low appearance ratio, The appearance of the motif mode can be made difficult to be restricted, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  An effect with a low appearance rate has a higher degree of expectation (reliability) for a big hit than an effect with a high appearance rate, and priority is set so that it is difficult to be restricted. Therefore, in the notice effect for notifying that there is a high probability of being a big hit, the appearance of the floral motif pattern can be made difficult to be restricted, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example in which a floral motif pattern appears when the second step-up notice is executed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 23A, the beetle character flies from the right side of the screen as the notice effect W in the second step-up notice. At this time, the ground displayed on the image display device 5 is displayed in a floral motif pattern. For example, when it is not decided to display the ground to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in the floral motif mode, a normal display mode (for example, as shown in FIG. The ground is displayed in a pattern that is displayed in a color that indicates the ground, such as brown, without a pattern. On the other hand, when it is determined to display the ground to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in the floral motif mode, as shown in FIG. Specifically, an effect of displaying the ground with a cherry blossom pattern) is performed. In this embodiment, the case where a cherry blossom pattern is made to appear as a motif mode is shown, but the motif mode may be other patterns or colors such as an arabesque pattern.

  After the ground as shown in FIG. 23 (a) is displayed in a floral motif pattern, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), the beetle character stays on the tree as the notice effect X in the second step-up notice. At this time, the tree displayed on the image display device 5 is displayed in a floral motif form. For example, when the tree to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 is not determined to be displayed in the floral motif mode, as shown in FIG. 14 (b2), the normal display mode (for example, The tree is displayed in a pattern (displayed in a color indicating the leaves and trunks of green and brown, etc.). On the other hand, when it is determined to display the tree to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in the floral motif mode, as shown in FIG. Actually, an effect of displaying trees with a cherry blossom pattern) is performed. In this embodiment, the case where a cherry blossom pattern is made to appear as a motif mode is shown, but the motif mode may be other patterns or colors such as an arabesque pattern.

  After the tree as shown in FIG. 23 (b) is displayed in the floral motif mode, as shown in FIG. 23 (c), the wind blows and the tree shakes as the notice effect Y1 in the second step-up notice. Executed. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 23 (d), an effect in which seagulls fly is executed as the notice effect Z1 in the second step-up notice. At this time, the “gull” displayed on the image display device 5 is displayed in a floral motif pattern. For example, when it is not decided to display the “gull” to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in the floral motif mode, as shown in FIG. The seagull is displayed in such a manner that only the beak and the tip of the wing are black and the others are white. On the other hand, when it is determined to display the “gull” to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in the floral motif mode, as shown in FIG. An effect of displaying the seagull with (specifically, a cherry blossom pattern) is performed. In this embodiment, the case where a cherry blossom pattern is made to appear as a motif mode is shown, but the motif mode may be other patterns or colors such as an arabesque pattern.

  FIG. 24A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the effect control pattern determined in step S403 of FIG. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 24A, the effect control pattern is derived from process data including an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, an end code, and the like. It is configured. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with an effect control process timer value that is a stored value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) in the RAM 122. The determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 120. The data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image on the image display device 5 such as data indicating the variable display mode of each decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the image display device 5. The voice control data includes data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating the output mode of sound effects in conjunction with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol, for example, during the variable display of the decorative symbol. Yes. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes data indicating lighting operation modes in light emitters such as various LEDs. That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the lighting operation of the light emitter.

  The operation detection control data includes, for example, an operation valid period for effectively detecting an instruction operation (tilting operation) for the operation stick of the stick controller 31A and an instruction operation (push-pull operation) for the trigger button, or an instruction operation (for the push button 31B). Data indicating an effect operation mode according to the player's operation action, such as an operation effective period for effectively detecting (pressing operation) and data for specifying the control content of the effect operation when each operation is detected effectively. include.

  Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be. Further, in the plural types of process data included in the effect control pattern, the types of control data constituting each process data may be different according to the contents of the effect operation executed at each timing. That is, there may be process data configured to include all of the display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, and operation detection control data, or process data configured to include a part of these. Further, for example, various other control data such as movable member control data indicating the driving contents of the movable member motor 128 for operating the effecting role 127 to be a movable member may be included.

  FIG. 24B shows various effect operations executed according to the contents of the effect control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display an effect image such as an image or a background image on the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control for blinking light emitters such as various LEDs is performed in a manner specified by the lamp control data, and operation detection control is performed. Control is performed to determine the contents of the effect by accepting an operation on the trigger button, the operation stick or the push button 31B of the stick controller 31A in the operation valid period specified by the data. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when variable display of decorative symbols is started. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the pattern constituting the corresponding effect control pattern. The storage address of the data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and the reading position of the stored data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect devices (image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, various LEDs, etc.) according to the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. Control of the illuminant etc.). In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control content of the rendering operation in the rendering device and specify the execution of the rendering control. Control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured.

  A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, and the like. In response to the command from the effect control CPU 120, the display control unit 123 reads out the image data indicated by the command from the CGROM and temporarily stores it in the VRAM. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. .

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect process executed in step S172 of FIG. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 12, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, an effect control process timer value (step S451). ). As an example, in the process of step S451, the effect control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and a predetermined effect control pattern (for example, a special-figure variation effect control pattern) corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed, for example, when the end code is read out from.

  When the variable display time has not elapsed in step 451 (step S451; No), it is the display timing of the floral pattern according to the contents of the process data (display control data, etc.) included in the effect control pattern. (Step S451A). When it is determined that it is the display timing of the floral motif pattern, the floral motif pattern is displayed according to the contents of the process data (step S451B).

  If it is determined in step S451A that the display timing of the floral motif pattern is not reached (step S451A; No), or after the display process of the floral motif pattern of step S451B is executed, whether or not a notice effect is executed. Is determined (step S452). As an example, the effect control CPU 120 may determine the presence / absence of a notice effect depending on whether any of a plurality of notice effect control patterns prepared in advance is set as a use pattern. And when it determines with execution of a notice effect (step S452; Yes), a notice effect operation control process is performed (step S453).

  If it is determined in step S452 that the notice effect is not executed (step S452; No), after the notice effect operation control process in step S453 is executed, whether or not a pseudo-variable variable display effect is executed. Is determined (step S453A). If it is determined that a pseudo-continuous variable display effect is being executed (step S453A; YES), a pseudo-continuous operation control process is executed (step S453B). In step S453B, once the decorative symbol variable display is temporarily stopped at the temporary stop symbol determined in step S401A, the variation is immediately changed again.

  When it is determined in step S453A that the pseudo-variable variable display effect is not executed (step S453A; No), or after the pseudo-continuous operation control process of step S453B is executed, the reach effect for executing the reach effect is executed. It is determined whether it is an execution period (step S454). The reach effect execution period may be determined in advance in, for example, an effect control pattern (for example, a special chart change effect control pattern) determined as a usage pattern according to the change pattern. When it is the reach effect execution period in step S454 (step S454; Yes), effect operation control for executing the reach effect is performed (step S455). For example, in the process of step S455, various commands are issued in order to execute a reach effect in a predetermined effect mode according to the effect control execution data (for example, display control data or lamp control data) read from the effect control pattern. What is necessary is just to produce and transmit with respect to the display control part 123, the audio | voice control board | substrate 13, the lamp | ramp control board | substrate 14, etc. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on, blinked, or turned off. That is, it is only necessary that the reach effect can be executed by a predetermined effect device by operating the effect model or by combining some or all of them.

  When it is determined in step S454 that it is not the reach effect period (step S454; No), or after the process of step S455 is executed, for example, based on the setting in the effect control pattern selected corresponding to the variation pattern. In addition, after performing the presentation operation control including the variable display operation of the decorative design (step S456), the variable display effect processing is ended.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S451 (step S451; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S457). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S457; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it do.

  When a symbol confirmation command is received in step S457 (step S457; Yes), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result (step S458). In addition, a predetermined time is set as a waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command (step S459). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the variable display stop process (step S460), and then the variable display effect process is ended.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S453 of FIG. 25 as the notice effect operation control process. In the notice effect operation control process shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the background notice effect period for executing the background notice for displaying the first notice image on the first specific portion P of the background image B. It is determined whether or not (step S511). The background notice effect period of the first notice image may be determined in advance, for example, in the notice effect control pattern corresponding to the case where the background notice for displaying the first notice image is executed. The effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not it is the background notice effect period based on the effect control process timer value and the notice effect control pattern.

  When it is determined in step S511 that it is the background notice effect period (step S511; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs display control to display the first notice image on the first specific portion P of the background image B ( Step S512).

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is the background notice effect period for executing the background notice for displaying the second notice image on the second specific portion Q of the background image B (step S513). The background notice effect period of the second notice image may be determined in advance, for example, in the notice effect control pattern corresponding to the case where the background notice for displaying the second notice image is executed. The effect control CPU 120 may determine whether or not it is the background notice effect period based on the effect control process timer value and the notice effect control pattern.

  When it is determined in step S513 that it is the background notice effect period (step S513; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 performs display control to display the second notice image on the second specific portion Q of the background image B ( Step S514).

  After executing the process of step S514 or when it is determined in step S513 that it is not the background notice effect period (step S513; No), the first step up notice, the second step up notice, the cut-in notice, the movable member notice It is determined whether or not it is a notice effect period for executing other notice effects such as (step S515). The notice effect period for these notice effects is, for example, in a notice effect control pattern corresponding to the case where a notice effect such as a first step-up notice, a second step-up notice, a cut-in notice, a movable member notice is executed, Each may be determined in advance.

  When it is determined in step S515 that it is a notice effect period (step S515; Yes), notice effect control such as a first step up notice, a second step up notice, a cut-in notice, a movable member notice is performed (step S516). ).

  After executing the process of step S516 or when it is determined in step S515 that it is not the notice effect period (step S515; No), the notice effect operation control process is terminated.

  FIG. 27 is a timing diagram showing the execution timing of the first step-up notice, the second step-up notice, and further the cut-in notice and the movable member notice. In this case, first, when the variable display of the decorative design is started, if it is determined to display the ground to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in the floral motif mode, the first step-up advance notice is given. Before the second step-up notice is started, the ground is displayed on the image display device 5 in the form of a floral motif. Note that, as shown in FIG. 23A, when the notice effect W in the second step-up notice is executed, the ground may be displayed in a floral motif manner. Next, at timing T1, the decorative pattern changes at high speed, and at the bottom of the display screen of the image display device 5, the character A appears as a notice effect A in the first step up notice from the right side of the screen, and the second step up. As a notice effect W in the notice, a beetle character flies from the right side of the screen. At this time, if it is determined to display the tree to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in the arabesque motif mode, in response to the execution of the notice effect W of the second step-up notice, Trees are displayed on the image display device 5 in the form of floral motifs. Note that, as shown in FIG. 23B, when the notice effect X in the second step-up notice is executed, trees may be displayed in a floral motif manner.

  Subsequently, at timing T2, the character B appears from the right side of the screen as the notice effect B in the first step-up notice, and the beetle character stays on the tree as the notice effect X in the second step-up notice. At this time, when it is determined to display the person (character B) to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in the floral motif mode, the notice effect B in the first step-up notice has been executed. In response to this, a person is displayed on the image display device 5 in a floral motif manner. Thereafter, at timing T3, the character C appears from the right side of the screen as the notice effect C in the first step-up notice, and the effect that the wind blows and the tree shakes is executed as the notice effect Y1 in the second step-up notice.

  At timing T4 shown in FIG. 27, an effect in which character A, character B, and character C appear simultaneously from the left of the screen is executed as a notice effect D in the first step up notice, and a notice effect Z1 in the second step up notice. As a result, the effect that the seagull flies is executed, and the left symbol is further stopped. At this time, when it is determined to display the “gull” to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in the form of a floral motif, it corresponds to the notice effect Z1 being executed in the second step-up notice. Then, the seagull is displayed on the image display device 5 in the form of a floral motif. At time T5, an effect in which the character D appears from the left side of the screen is executed as the notice effect E in the first step-up notice, and the right symbol is stopped to reach a reach state. At this time, when it is determined to display the decorative pattern to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in the form of a floral motif, the notice effect D in the first step-up notice or the notice in the second step-up notice After the effect Z1 is executed, the decorative symbol stop symbol is displayed in a floral motif manner on the image display device 5 until the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  After the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, when the reach effect of super reach is executed and at timing T11, the cut-in background to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 is displayed in the form of a floral motif. Is determined, the operation valid period for the cut-in notice is set, and a notice operation promotion display for prompting the player to operate the push button 31B is performed. When an operation on the push button 31B is detected before the operation valid period ends at timing T12, a cut-in notice is executed until timing T13, and the cut-in background is displayed in a floral motif pattern. . When the timing T14 later than the execution timing of the cut-in notice is reached, if it is decided to execute the movable member notice, the operation valid period for the movable member notice is entered, and the player operates the push button 31B. A prompt operation prompting display for prompting is performed. When an operation on the push button 31B is detected before the operation valid period ends at the timing T15, the movable member advance notice is executed until the timing T16, and the effect accessory 127 operates.

  As shown in FIG. 27, when the first step-up notice and the second step-up notice are executed before the decorative symbol variable display state reaches the reach state, the notice effect B is displayed in the first step-up notice. It can appear once in the floral motif mode, and the notice effect W and the notice effect Z1 can appear twice in the floral motif pattern in the second step-up notice. The floral motif mode can appear twice as a mode. Furthermore, after the decorative symbol variable display state reaches the reach state, the floral motif mode can appear once as the display mode of the background image in the cut-in notice. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first step-up notice, the second step-up notice, and the cut-in notice are executed, the floral motif pattern can appear up to six times in total. It should be noted that the floral motif pattern does not necessarily appear 6 times, and the floral motif mode appears only once during the variable display of the decorative pattern, depending on the determination result of the notice effect, etc. When it appears twice, when it appears three times, when it appears four times, it may appear five times.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, in step S503, the effect control CPU 120 determines which of the three first specific portions P1 to P3 provided in the background image B. Even when the first specific part P is displayed on the image display device 5, whether or not to display the first preview image on the first specific part is shown in FIG. ”Is determined based on the notice determination ratio. Accordingly, since a specific portion is displayed for each variable display on the image display device 5, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the preview image cannot be displayed, and to make the appearance probability of the preview image constant regardless of the background display status. Is possible.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, the CPU 120 for effect control has the same kind of notice in all the first specific parts P of the three first specific parts P1 to P3 provided in the background image B. An image, that is, a first preview image determined by referring to the first preview image determination table is displayed. In this way, since the same type of preview image is displayed in the specific portion displayed for each variable display, the player can easily recognize that the specific display result may be derived, and the game Can improve the interest of

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, there are a first specific portion and a second specific portion that are different from each other in the type of a preview image to be displayed. At least one first specific portion and two second specific portions are displayed in the area displayed on the display device 5. Thus, since there are a plurality of types of preview images that can be displayed for each variable display, the interest of the game can be improved.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, a first notice image that suggests that the reach effect as the first special effect is executed is displayed on the first specific portion P, and the second special effect is provided. A second preview image that suggests that the pseudo-continuous variable display effect is executed is displayed on the second specific portion Q. In this way, the type of special effect suggested to occur depends on which specific part the notice image is displayed on, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment, for example, the first notice image and the second notice image are determined by performing the process of determining the first notice image in step S503 and the process of determining the second notice image in step S504. There are cases where the effect of the background notice for displaying the notice image is, for example, a combination of “Mini Character A” and “Mini Character C” or a combination of “Mini Character B” and “Mini Character C”. The rate at which the specific display result is derived is different. Therefore, attention can be paid to the notice image displayed in each specific part.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 22, a floral motif pattern with a high appearance ratio is more likely to be restricted than a floral motif pattern with a low appearance ratio. Has a priority. Therefore, when performing an effect of causing a motif aspect to appear in the display notice effect, it is possible to suppress a situation in which the motif aspect does not appear in a display notice effect with a low execution rate.

(Embodiment 2)
In the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the first specific portion P and the second specific portion are displayed in the area displayed on the image display device 5 for each predetermined variable display in the background image B. A plurality of first specific portions P and a plurality of second specific portions Q are provided so that at least one Q is displayed. In this case, for example, at the timing when the variable display shown in FIG. 12A starts, the specific part (the first specific part P, the second specific part Q, etc.) is located in the display area G at the start of the variable display. Therefore, the notice image (first notice image or second notice image) is not displayed on the image display device 5 at the start of variable display.

  Therefore, at any time when the variable display starts, at least one preview image (first preview image or second preview image) is always displayed on the image display device 5 at the start of variable display. What should I do?

  FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example of a background image and a plurality of specific portions provided in the background image. In the second embodiment, as an example, as shown in FIG. 28A, the background image B2 has a rectangular shape that is long in the left-right direction, and a part of the background image B2 in the left-right direction is displayed on the image display device 5. It is the area | region G (it is hereafter called the display area G). The length of the background image B2 in the left-right direction is set to 6X, and the length of the display area G in the left-right direction (the width of the display screen of the image display device 5) is set to X.

  In the background image B2, six first specific portions P are spaced in the left-right direction by a length X (referred to as P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, and P6 in order from the right in FIG. 28A). In the background image B2, six second specific portions Q are spaced apart by a length X in the left-right direction at positions different from the position of the first specific portion P (FIG. 28A). ), Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5, Q6 in order from the right. Note that the number of the first specific portion P and the second specific portion Q is not limited to six, and may be appropriately changed according to the length of the background image B2. For example, when the length of the background image B2 in the left-right direction is 4X, the number of the first specific portion P and the number of the second specific portions Q may be four, and the length of the background image B2 in the left-right direction is In the case of 8X, the number of the first specific portion P and the second specific portion Q may be eight.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 executes background image display processing in step S160 to reproduce the background image B2 so as to move in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. . Accordingly, the display area G moves relative to the background image B2 in the direction (left direction) opposite to the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. The effect control CPU 120 repeatedly reproduces the background image B2 repeatedly for a predetermined time so that there is no gap between the left end and the right end of the background image B2.

  In FIG. 28A, among the six first specific portions P and the six second specific portions Q, the first specific portion P2 and the second specific portion Q2 are located in the display area G. When the background image B2 moves to the right by the distance X, the first specific portion P2 and the second specific portion Q2 move to the right by the distance X together with the background image B2 as shown in FIG. The first specific portion P3 and the second specific portion Q3 are located in the display area G. The other first specific portions P1, P4, P5, and P6 and the second specific portions Q1, Q4, Q5, and Q6 also move the distance X to the right along with the background image B2. Further, when the background image B2 moves to the right by the distance X, the first specific portion P3 and the second specific portion Q3 move to the right by the distance X together with the background image B2 and are located at a place outside the display area G. The first specific portion P4 and the second specific portion Q4 are located in the display area G. That is, the background image B2 moves and the first specific portion P and the second specific portion Q are not displayed on the image display device 5 and the first specific portion P and the second specific portion Q are newly displayed on the image display device 5. Will be.

As described above, the first specific portion P and the second specific portion Q are included in the background image B2 so that at least one of the first specific portion P and the second specific portion Q is always displayed in the region (display region G) displayed on the image display device 5 in the background image B2. A plurality (six) are provided. Therefore, at any time when variable display starts, at least one preview image (first preview image or second preview image) is always displayed on the image display device 5 at the start of variable display. . In step S503, the CPU 120 for effect control is when any of the first specific parts P1 to P6 provided in the background image B is displayed on the image display device 5. Also, whether or not to display the first notice image in the first specific part is determined based on the notice determination ratio of the “first notice image” shown in FIG. Further, in step S504, effect control CPU120 is a when the one of the second specific portion Q of the six second specific portion Q1~Q6 provided the background image B is displayed on the image display device 5 Also, whether to display the second notice image in the second specific part is determined based on the notice determination ratio of the “second notice image” shown in FIG.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, in step S503, the effect control CPU 120 determines which of the six first specific portions P1 to P6 provided in the background image B. Even when the first specific part P is displayed on the image display device 5, whether or not to display the first preview image on the first specific part is shown in FIG. ”Is determined based on the notice determination ratio. Accordingly, since a specific portion of the background image is always displayed on the image display device 5, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the preview image cannot be displayed, and to make the appearance probability of the preview image constant regardless of the background display status. Is possible.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, the effect control CPU 120 has the same kind of notice in all the first specific portions P of the six first specific portions P1 to P6 provided in the background image B2. An image, that is, a first preview image determined by referring to the first preview image determination table is displayed. As described above, since the same type of preview image is displayed in a plurality of specific parts displayed on the image display device, it is easy for the player to recognize that a specific display result may be derived. , You can improve the fun of the game.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, for example, there are a first specific part and a second specific part that are different from each other in the type of displayed preview image, and are displayed on the image display device 5 in the background image B2. At least one first specific portion and two second specific portions are always displayed in the area. In this way, since there are a plurality of types of preview images that can be displayed on the image display device 5, the interest of the game can be improved.

(Embodiment 3)
In the first and second embodiments, as shown in FIG. 11, FIG. 12, or FIG. 28, the background image B or B2 includes a plurality of first specific portions P and second specific portions Q at equal intervals in the left-right direction. Although the intervals and the density of the specific portions are not necessarily the same, the intervals and the densities of the specific portions may be varied depending on the display position of the background image.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of a background image and a plurality of specific portions provided in the background image. In the third embodiment, as an example, as shown in FIG. 29, the background image B3 has a rectangular shape that is long in the left-right direction, and a part of the background image B3 in the left-right direction is displayed on the image display device 5. This is a region G (hereinafter referred to as a display region G). The length of the background image B3 in the left-right direction is set to 6X, and the length of the display area G in the left-right direction (the width of the display screen of the image display device 5) is set to X.

  The background image B3 is provided with five first specific parts P (P1, P2, P3, P4, and P5 in order from the right in FIG. 29). The background image B3 is provided with five second specific portions Q (referred to as Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, and Q5 in order from the right in FIG. 29). The first specific part P and the second specific part Q are arranged at different intervals in the left-right direction. For example, the specific portion may be arranged so that the positions in the vertical direction are different as in the relationship between Q1 and Q2. Thus, by varying the density of the first specific portion P and the second specific portion Q, for example, the first specific portion P and the second specific portion Q are displayed during one variable display of the variation pattern PA1-1. There may be a case where only one is displayed or two or more second specific portions P or second specific portions Q are displayed. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, since the number of specific parts displayed during the predetermined variable display is different, it is possible to focus attention on the notice image displayed in each specific part, and the interest of the game Can be improved.

  Further, at least one of the first specific portion P and the second specific portion Q is always displayed in the region (display region G) displayed on the image display device 5 in the background image B3, and the first A plurality of specific portions P and second specific portions Q may be provided in the background image B3 with different densities. In this way, when only one first specific portion P or second specific portion Q is displayed in the area displayed on the image display device 5, there are two second specific portions P or two second specific portions Q. The above may be displayed. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, since the number of specific parts displayed on the image display device 5 is different due to the movement of the background image B3, attention is paid to the notice image displayed on each specific part. Can improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be provided with the following structure.

  In the above embodiment, the fluctuation pattern PA1-1, PB1-3, PA2-1 to PA2-3, PB2-1 to PB2-3, PA3-1 to PA3-3, or PB3 having a special figure fluctuation time of 12 seconds or more. During the one-time variable display in -1 to PB3-3, at least one first specific portion P and two second specific portions Q are displayed on the image display device 5; At least one first specific portion P and two second specific portions Q are displayed during variable display once in the variation patterns PA1-2, PA1-3, PB1-1, and PB1-2 for less than 12 seconds. It may be displayed on the device 5. That is, at least one of the first specific portion P and the second specific portion Q is displayed during one variable display regardless of any variation pattern including a shortened variation whose special figure variation time is less than 12 seconds. You may make it display on the image display apparatus 5 one by one. In this case, for example, all or part of predetermined numerical values such as the length of the background image, the number of specific portions, the interval and density of the specific portions, the moving speed of the background image, and the like may be appropriately changed.

  In the above embodiment, the first special effect is simply a reach effect, that is, a reach effect including normal reach, super reach A, super reach B, etc., but the first special effect is a specific type of reach. It is good also as production, for example, super reach B. In addition, the second special effect is simply a variable display effect that performs a pseudo-ream, that is, a variable display effect that performs a pseudo-ream including one pseudo-ream, two pseudo-reams, and three pseudo-reams. However, the second special effect may be a variable display effect of a specific number of pseudo-continuations, for example, a variable display effect of performing three pseudo-continuations. In addition to the reach effect and the pseudo-variable variable display effect, the special effect includes, for example, an impression that the final display result of the re-lottery effect, the jackpot promotion effect, and the variable display does not become a “hit” For example, there is a relief effect in which a relief measure is taken after the player is given to the player and the display result is “big hit”. The first special production and the second special production are two special productions arbitrarily selected from multiple special productions such as reach production, pseudo-variable display, re-lottery production, jackpot promotion promotion, relief production, etc. The combination of the reach effect and the pseudo variable display effect is not limited.

  In the above-described embodiment, the specific portion displayed in the area displayed on the screen display device 5 for each variable display in the background image, the first specific portion P and the second specific portion having different types of displayed preview images. Although it is configured with two specific parts of Q, it may be further configured with three or more specific parts by adding specific parts with different types of displayed preview images.

  For example, in the background image B shown in FIG. 11A, the third specific portion R is spaced by a length of 2X in the left-right direction at a position different from the positions of the first specific portion P and the second specific portion Q. Three may be provided. The third preview image displayed in the third specific portion R only needs to indicate that a special effect such as a relief effect is executed, for example. In such an example, even if the variable display result is “lost”, the first notice image is in the first specific part P, the second notice image is in the second specific part Q, and the third specific part is A third preview image may be displayed on each R. Therefore, when the variable display result is “losing”, the background notice for displaying the first notice image on the first specific part P, the background notice for displaying the second notice image on the second specific part Q, or the third specification The ratio at which the specific display result is derived may be varied by performing a process of canceling any one or two of the background notices for displaying the third notice image in the portion R. Accordingly, the first notice image is displayed on the first specific part P, the second notice image is displayed on the second specific part Q, and the third notice image is displayed on the third specific part R, so that the variable display is possible. It is only necessary to prevent the player from feeling distrust by preventing the result from being “lost”.

  In the above embodiment, the background image B is moved in the direction of the arrow (right direction) shown in FIG. 11B, but the background image B is in the direction opposite to the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. It may be moved in the (left direction). The direction in which the background image is moved is not limited to the left-right direction (X-axis direction). For example, the background image may be moved in the vertical direction (Y-axis direction) or the depth direction (Z-axis direction). In this case, the shape of the background image may be a shape corresponding to the movement in the vertical direction (Y-axis direction) or the depth direction (Z-axis direction).

  In the embodiment described above, the effect control CPU 120 displays the same type of notice image in all the first specific portions P1 to P3 provided in the background image B. For example, the effect control CPU 120 displays the background image B. Of the three first specific portions P1 to P3 provided in the two, the same type of notice image may be displayed on the two first specific portions P, and each of the three first specific portions P1 to P3. Different types of notice images may be displayed. When displaying different types of notice images, in addition to the first notice image determination table, a notice image determination table for determining different kinds of notice images is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 121 in advance as a background notice setting table. You can prepare it. The same applies to the second specific portion Q.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, one change pattern command is given when the change is started. Although an example of transmission is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. 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. Thus, 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 the above embodiment, as an example of the gaming machine, the description has been given using the pachinko gaming machine 1 having a function of variably displaying special symbols and decorative symbols and a function of displaying various effect images. However, at least a part of the configuration and functions of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment can also be applied to other gaming machines such as a slot machine.

  In the slot machine, a predetermined game using a medal as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. Note that the present invention is not limited to using medals as game media, and a predetermined game may be executed using points (credits or the like) corresponding to the number of medals. For example, the number of bets (for example, “1” or “3”, depending on the number of medals inserted from a predetermined insertion slot provided at a predetermined position on the front surface of the slot machine housing, credits accumulated as data, and the like. )) Is set. Thereafter, based on the fact that the predetermined start switch detects a predetermined operation (for example, a pressing operation) on the start lever by the player, each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” reels included in the symbol display device Rotation is started, and variable display of symbols (variable display game) is started.

  When the operation of the start lever is detected and variable display is started, part or all of the game random numbers updated by a random number circuit or the like are extracted. The game random numbers extracted at this time may include an internal lottery random number value used for determining whether or not a predetermined winning combination is allowed. An internal lottery is performed by referring to a predetermined winning determination table based on the random number value for internal lottery extracted in this way, the current game state, and the like. When the internal lottery is won, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM in the game control microcomputer.

  The types of roles can be broadly divided into small roles with medals and points, replaying players who can start the next game without having to set the number of bets, and special roles with game state transitions. The winning combination is determined according to the gaming state. Of the winning of each role, the winning of the small role and the replaying role is valid only in the game for which the winning is determined, but the winning of the special role has the roles allowed to be generated by the internal lottery. It is effective until. In other words, once a special winning combination is allowed, even if the special winning combination cannot be generated in each game, the winning is carried over to the next game. However, for example, in a game (bonus game) in a predetermined gaming state such as a regular bonus, the winning of the special role may not be carried over to the next game.

  After the variable display of the symbols by the rotation operation of each reel is started, based on the fact that the “left”, “middle”, and “right” stop switches detect a predetermined operation (for example, push-in operation) by the player, The rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped, and the symbol is stopped and displayed on the winning line. In the symbol display device of the slot machine, for example, a plurality of winning lines such as 5 (3 in the upper middle and lower and 2 in the diagonal) or 4 (2 in the upper middle and 2 on the diagonal) are predetermined, A predetermined number of winning lines are activated according to the setting of the bet number. Then, when all the reels stop rotating, one game is completed, and a winning combination can be generated by a combination of symbols stopped on any of the activated winning lines.

  The gaming state in the slot machine includes, for example, a regular bonus, a big bonus, and a normal gaming state. In the regular bonus game state, for example, small roles such as JAC, cherry, watermelon, and bell are defined as winning combinations and are subject to lottery in the internal lottery. In the big bonus, special small roles such as cherry, watermelon, and bell, and special bonuses such as regular bonus (or JACIN) are determined as winning roles in a predetermined small role game. It is a lottery target in the internal lottery. In the normal gaming state, for example, small roles such as cherry, watermelon and bell, replay roles such as replay, special roles such as big bonus, regular bonus, etc. are predetermined as winning roles, It is a lottery target in the lottery.

  When a special role winning that becomes a big bonus occurs in the normal gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the big bonus. With the big bonus, a predetermined game called a small role game can be played. The big bonus is ended when the total number of medals given to the player in the big bonus becomes equal to or more than a prescribed number (for example, 360 at the maximum). When a special role winning that becomes a regular bonus occurs in a small role game in a normal gaming state or a big bonus, the gaming state shifts to a regular bonus. The regular bonus ends when 12 games have been consumed or when 8 games have been won (any kind of combination can be used), whichever comes first. In the regular bonus in the normal gaming state, the regular bonus may be terminated when the total number of medals given to the player exceeds a specified number. If the total number of medals awarded to the player during the big bonus exceeds the specified number with the regular bonus in the big bonus, the regular bonus is terminated together with the big bonus. It should be noted that the slot machine may directly give medals as premium game media, or may give a score corresponding to the number of medals as premium game media.

  In slot machines, when the gaming state is shifted to a special gaming state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus, the player can acquire more medals than the normal gaming state, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. It becomes a gaming state. Note that the special gaming state is not limited to a regular bonus or a big bonus, and it can be expected that the player will win more medals than the normal gaming state, and the gaming state may be more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. That's fine. As such a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state, for example, an operation that satisfies the conditions for deriving notification target winnings that occur on condition that reel deriving conditions (for example, stop order and stop timing) are satisfied By limiting the assist time (AT) for which the procedure is informed and the pull-in range of at least one of the reels, control is performed so that the symbols displayed when the stop switch is operated are easily stopped. A gaming state in which the probability of allowing a challenge time (CT) and a specific winning (for example, a replay winning or a single bonus winning) to be allowed to be derived when a player pushes a combination of winning symbols is increased. (So-called replay time or concentration state) or the like, or a game state that combines these may be used.

  The medal used as a game medium in such a slot machine and the recorded information of the score given in accordance with the number of cards may be any value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. . Alternatively, these medal and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for another game in the slot machine.

  In addition, the gaming value that can be given in the slot machine is not limited to the granting of medals or giving points as premium game media, but for example, controlling to a regular bonus, a big bonus, or other special gaming state, special gaming state This includes a game situation that is advantageous to the player, such that the upper limit number of variable displays that can be executed at is a first number (for example, “50”) that is larger than a second number (for example, “25”). It may be.

  For example, an image display device capable of displaying various effect images is provided on the front door of the slot machine. In addition, two speakers for outputting sound effects are provided on the upper left and right of the slot machine. In addition, a game effect lamp is provided at a predetermined position on the front door of the slot machine. A predetermined game value such as, for example, a transition of a gaming state to a special gaming state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus can be given to the rendering operation by the image display device, the speaker, the game effect lamp, and the like included in the slot machine. It is only necessary to include a notice effect for notifying the sex. The CPU of the effect control microcomputer provided in the slot machine determines whether or not to execute the notice effect based on the result of the internal lottery, for example, when the variable display of the symbol is started. Determine aspects. At this time, using the preliminary determination data prepared in advance and the numerical data indicating the random number value for preliminary determination extracted from the random number circuit of the production control microcomputer, It is only necessary to compare the notice determination value assigned to the effect form, and determine the no notice or notice effect aspect corresponding to the decision value that matches the random value or the decision value range including the random value.

  As a notice effect that can be executed in such a slot machine, a display notice effect that becomes the “background notice” in the above embodiment may be included.

  In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation in the image display device and the sound output operation in the speaker for executing a predetermined effect such as a display notice effect that becomes a “background notice” Furthermore, various performance operations including lighting operations in game effect lamps and decorative LEDs can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit 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 5H ... Start winning memory display area 5L, 5C, 5R ... Symbol display area 6A ... Normal winning ball device 6B ... Normal 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 switches 22A, 22B ... Start switch 23 ... Count switches 25A, 25B, 25C ... Hold indicator 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 35A ... Controller sensor unit 35B ... Push sensor 41 ... Passing gate 81, 82 ... Solenoid 100 ... Game Patronized microcomputer 101,121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
110 ... Switch circuit 111 ... Solenoid circuit 120 ... Production control CPU
123 ... Display control unit 127 ... Staging accessory 128 ... Movable member motor

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display,
An image display device for displaying a predetermined image;
Background image display means for continuously moving and displaying a predetermined background image as a background to be displayed on the image display device without being divided for each variable display;
Notice image determining means for determining whether or not to display a notice image on a specific part of the background image based on a predetermined notice determination ratio;
A preview image display unit that displays the preview image on the specific portion that is moved and displayed by the background image display unit based on the determination result of the preview image determination unit;
The specific part, at least one has always provided a plurality on the background image to be displayed, the first specific portion and the second specified area displayed on the image display apparatus of the background image for each Including , and
The warning image determination means, in each of the plurality of the first specific portion or the second specific portion provided in the background image, even when the specific part of any more of it is displayed, whether or not to display said specified portion of said notice image, determined on the basis of the notice determination ratio,
Depending on the combination of the preview images displayed in the first specific part and the second specific part , the reliability is different.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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