JP6196560B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing games.

  In a conventional pachinko gaming machine, a sub liquid crystal with a touch panel including a sub liquid crystal capable of displaying a plurality of key images (hiragana character images) and a touch panel for detecting a position touched by the player on the sub liquid crystal ( Display device), and the player operates (touches) each key image (Hiragana character image) to change the color of the coordinate area of the operated (touched) key image (touch). Can be recognized by the player, and an effect (specific effect) by hiragana characters selected by an operation (touch) is executed (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-228316 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, for example, when a player unintentionally touches the touch panel with a plurality of fingers, a plurality of touch operations (first operation) are continuously performed within a short period (specific period). When the first operation and the second operation) are performed, the effects produced by the hiragana characters selected in the touch operation (the first operation and the second operation) are executed redundantly, resulting in confusion for the player. For example, it is conceivable that the presentation is performed with only one of the plurality of touch operations being effective, but in this case, only the color of the coordinate area corresponding to the touch operation that has been made effective is considered. There is a problem that the player may not be able to grasp each coordinate area touch-operated by the player, and the player may be confused by the touch operation.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such a problem, and even if the player continuously executes the first operation and the second operation within a specific period, the player can grasp the operation. In the meantime, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine in which a player does not get confused by executing specific effects in an overlapping manner.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine capable of playing games (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
A display device that can accept an operation and display an image (for example, the sub liquid crystal 60 with a touch panel);
An informing means (for example, a portion where the production control CPU 101 executes a touch display process) for informing that the display device has accepted the operation in an identifiable manner;
A specific effect executing means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 101 executes the notice effect processing) for executing a specific effect (for example, a touch effect) based on the operation of the display device;
With
The specific effect executing means is
Wherein when receiving a first operation Oite a first position in which definitive display device performs a specific effect based on the first operation,
Wherein when receiving a second operating Oite a second position in which definitive display device performs a specific effect based on the second operation,
The first when the specific effect based on the first operation at the position is accepted and the second operation in the first position when it is running, without executing a specific effect based on the second operation,
The notification means includes
When the first operation is accepted in the display device, a notification based on the first operation is executed,
When the display device accepts the second operation, it performs a notification based on the second operation,
When the second operation is accepted when the specific effect based on the first operation is being executed, in addition to the notification based on the first operation, the notification based on the second operation is executed (for example, The part where the effect control CPU 101 executes display of the effect image based on the effect display setting table in the touch display process)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if the player performs the second operation when the specific effect based on the first operation is performed, the notification corresponding to both operations is performed, so that the operation on the display device is normal. As for the specific effect, the specific effect based on the first operation is executed, and the specific effect based on the second operation is not executed. This can prevent the player from being confused.
A gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
It further comprises control means that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
The notification means can execute the notification in a second notification mode different from the first notification mode and the first notification mode,
The ratio controlled to the advantageous state is different depending on the first notification mode and the second notification mode.
A gaming machine according to claim 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The display device includes a first display device and a second display device on which the specific effect is executed,
The second display device can receive an operation.

The gaming machine of means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The notification means can execute the notification in a first notification mode (for example, a white effect image) and a second notification mode (for example, a blue or red effect image) different from the first notification mode. (For example, the portion where the effect control CPU 101 executes the touch display process after performing S607 to S609 of the touch detection process),
Specific game state control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 56 executes S184 to S189 in the special symbol stop process) for controlling to a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player;
Specific game state determination means for determining whether or not to control to the specific game state (for example, a portion where the CPU 56 executes special symbol normal processing);
Further comprising
The ratio determined to be controlled to the specific gaming state by the specific gaming state determining means differs depending on the notification mode (for example, when the effect image is displayed in red, the effect image is displayed in white) The ratio of big hits is higher than the case)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, based on the determination result of whether or not to be controlled to a specific gaming state, the manner of notification by the player performing an operation on the display device will be different. It can attract attention and improve the interest of the game.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1,
Variable display means (for example, an effect display device 9, a first special symbol display 8 a, etc.) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols, effect symbols) that can identify each of them, and derives and displays a display result. A second special symbol display 8b),
The notification means performs the notification regardless of whether or not the variable display means is executing variable display (for example, the effect control CPU 101 is separate from the effect control process process in the effect control main process. The part that performs touch detection processing and touch display processing)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the notification is executed regardless of whether or not the variable display is being executed, so the player can confirm whether or not the operation to the display device is normally accepted regardless of the variable display. can do.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, means 1, and means 2,
Specific game state control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 56 executes S184 to S189 in the special symbol stop process) for controlling to a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player;
Specific game state determination means for determining whether or not to control to the specific game state (for example, a portion where the CPU 56 executes special symbol normal processing);
In the first display device (for example, the effect display device 9) and the second display device (for example, the sub liquid crystal of the sub liquid crystal 60 with a touch panel) included in the display device, for example, in the notice effect A and the notice effect B A common image in which a teammate character and an enemy character battle each other) and only one of the first display device and the second display device based on the determination result of the specific gaming state determination means (for example, Display control means for displaying a suggestion image (for example, a chance-up image) suggesting that the specific gaming state is controlled on only the sub liquid crystal (for example, a portion in which the effect control CPU 101 executes S335d of the notice effect process) )When,
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, since the suggestion image is displayed only on either the first display device or the second display device, it is possible to focus on which display device the suggestion image is displayed on. Can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or means 1 to means 3, wherein
Specific game state control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 56 executes S184 to S189 in the special symbol stop process) for controlling to a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player;
Reservation storage means for storing data for determining whether or not to control the specific gaming state as reservation storage (for example, first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, reception at the start winning prize Command buffer 194A),
Specific game state determination means for determining whether or not to control to the specific game state based on the data stored as hold storage in the hold storage means (for example, a portion where the CPU 56 executes special symbol normal processing) When,
Specific determination means for determining whether or not the specific gaming state determination means decides to control to the specific gaming state before the specific gaming state determination means determines (for example, the CPU 56 executes the winning random number value determination means) Part)
With
The first storage mode (for example, a circle (◯) that is a normal mode) or the second display mode (for example, a quadrangle (や) or a star (☆) that is a special mode) is stored in the storage unit. And a hold display means for displaying in the hold display (for example, the part for performing the hold display update process after the effect control CPU 101 executes S342 in the notice effect process),
Based on the determination result of the specific determination means, the hold display corresponding to the position operated on the display device is displayed in the first display mode or the second display mode (the effect control CPU 101 displays the hold display notice). (After executing S245 or S248 of the effect determining process, S253 to S255, and further executing the notice effect process S341 to S342 and executing the hold display update process)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the player can select the hold display to be displayed in the first display mode or the second display mode by the operation, the player can be actively encouraged to participate in the game, The interest of the game can be improved.

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

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern of the production | presentation symbol prepared beforehand. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the content of various jackpots. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. (A) is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a data storage area for effect control, and (B) is a diagram showing a configuration of a reception command buffer at the time of start winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is explanatory drawing which shows assignment of the judgment value of the fluctuation pattern judgment table for loss. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. (A) is a flowchart which shows an example of a touch detection process, (B) is a figure which shows the determination table at the time of big hit hold storage, (C) is a determination table at the time of big hit hold non-storage. (A) is a flowchart which shows an example of a touch display process, (B) is a figure which shows an effect display setting table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a holding | maintenance display announcement effect determination process. (A) is a flowchart which shows an example of a hold display update process, (B) is a figure which shows the example of an update of a 1st hold memory display area and a 2nd hold memory display area. (A) is a figure which shows the example of the display pattern determination ratio about a big hit hold memory, (B) is a figure which shows the example of the display pattern determination ratio about a loss hold storage. (A) is a figure which shows a touch effect execution decision table (for notice effect production), and (B) is a figure which shows a touch effect execution decision table (for non notice effect production). It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the table for notification effect classification determination. It is a figure which shows the table for chance up image determination. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect process. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the production | presentation display apparatus and sub liquid crystal in a touch production. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the production | presentation display apparatus and sub liquid crystal in a touch production. It is a figure which shows the display aspect of the effect display apparatus and the sub liquid crystal in the notice effect A and the notice effect B.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step in the flowchart according to the present embodiment, for example, a portion indicated as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. On the front side (player side) of the hitting ball supply tray 3, a sub liquid crystal composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) and a capacitive touch panel composed of a cover, a conductive film, a glass substrate and the like are arranged as a sub liquid crystal. A sub-liquid crystal 60 with a touch panel is provided on the top surface of the touch panel. The sub-liquid crystal 60 with a touch panel is smaller than the effect display device 9 described later, and has an image display area smaller than that of the effect display device 9. In addition, although the present Example illustrates the form using the sub liquid crystal comprised with the liquid crystal display device as a display apparatus provided with the touch panel, this invention is not limited to this, A touch panel is provided. As the display device, for example, a display device constituted by organic electroluminescence (organic EL) or electronic paper may be used.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the form in which the sub liquid crystal 60 with a touch panel is provided on the front side of the hitting ball supply tray 3 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game area 7 of the player If the player can visually recognize the sub liquid crystal display and can operate the touch panel, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be provided with the touch panel-equipped sub liquid crystal 60 at an arbitrary position. You can do it.

  Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 includes an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. The effect symbol display area includes a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

  A first special symbol display (first variable display means) 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as identification information is provided on the left side of the top of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. A second special symbol display (second variable display means) 8b that variably displays a second special symbol as identification information is provided on the right side of the upper portion of the effect display device 9 in the game board 6. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  In the present embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of, for example, 00 to 99, for example.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator.

  In this embodiment, the case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided is shown, but the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

  For the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition, which is the variable display execution condition, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening) 14), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed) When the variable display time (fluctuation time) elapses, a display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize.

  Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a variable winning ball device 15 that opens and closes only with respect to the second starting winning opening 14 is provided. However, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting opening are provided. Any of the winning openings 14 may be provided with a variable winning ball apparatus that opens and closes.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The nail arrangement around the first start winning opening 13 is made difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting winning opening 13 so that the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased. It is also possible to make the direction higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  Below the first special symbol display 8a, the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) is displayed 4. There is provided a first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a composed of two indicators (for example, LEDs). The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. For example, this is realized by executing a display control process in a display control process (S22) of a timer interrupt process to be described later.

  Below the second special symbol display 8b is a second special symbol hold comprising four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. A storage indicator 18b is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one. For example, this is realized by executing a display control process in a display control process (S22) of a timer interrupt process to be described later.

  In addition, in two places on the left and right of the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, a first reserved memory display area 18c for displaying the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory display area 18d for displaying the second reserved memory number. And are provided. In the present embodiment, the first reserved memory display area 18c for displaying the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory display area 18d for displaying the second reserved memory number are exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect display device 9 displays a total pending number display area for collectively displaying the total number of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number (total pending memory number). You may make it provide in the lower part of a screen. In addition, when providing the total number-of-holds display area in this way, the hold displays corresponding to the first hold memory and the second hold memory are displayed side by side in the order of winning in the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. It should be done.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. The display of the effect symbol as a symbol for “for” is variably displayed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Synchronous means that the start time and end time of variable display are substantially the same (may be exactly the same) and the variable display period is substantially the same (may be exactly the same). Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided at the lower right side of the game board 6. The normal symbol display 10 variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, “◯” and “x”) called normal symbols.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. In the present embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately lighting the upper and lower lamps (the symbols can be visually recognized when turned on). For example, if the lower lamp is turned on at the end of the variable display, it is a hit. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In other words, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state for the player when the normal symbol is a stop symbol (a state in which a game ball can be awarded at the second start winning port 14). To change. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having four indicators (for example, LEDs) for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of indicators that are lit is reduced by one. Further, in the probability variation state where the probability of being determined to be a big hit as compared to the normal state is high, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the variable winning ball apparatus 15 The opening time becomes longer and the number of opening times is increased. That is, the game ball is controlled to be in a high base state that is controlled so as to make it easier for the game ball to start and win (that is, the variable display execution conditions in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are easily established). Transition. Further, in this embodiment, even in the short time state (the game state in which the special symbol variable display time is shortened), the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 is lengthened and the number of times of opening is increased.

  Instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display unit 10 shifts to a normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display unit 10 will be a hit symbol is increased. Depending on the situation, the high base state may be entered. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by performing the transition control to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and a state where it is easy to start a winning (high base state) is achieved. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 can be increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time short state where the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is won increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  Also, by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols is shortened, the variation time of special symbols and production symbols is shortened, so that effective start winnings are likely to occur. The possibility that a big hit game is played increases.

  Furthermore, by shifting to all the states shown above (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state), it will be easier to win a start (shift to a high base state). May be. In addition, it is easier to win a start (high base) by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). Transition to a state).

  On the left and right sides of the game area 7 of the game board 6, there are provided decorative LEDs 25 that are displayed blinking during the game, and at the lower part there is an outlet 26 for taking in a hit ball that has not won. In addition, two speakers 27R and 27L that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame LED 28a, a left frame LED 28b, and a right frame LED 28c provided on the front frame are provided on the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 7. Also, a prize ball LED 51 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame LED 28b, and a ball cut LED 52 that is turned on when the supply ball is cut is provided in the vicinity of the right frame LED 28c. . The top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, the right frame LED 28c, and the decoration LED 25 are examples of effects light emitters provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition to the above-described various LEDs for production (decoration), LEDs and lamps for production are installed.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the special symbol variable display ends and starts). When the condition is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 8b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 and an I / O 57 for performing control operations in accordance with the program. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. Further, the I / O 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  The random number circuit 503 includes a numeric data update range selection setting function (initial value selection setting function and upper limit value selection setting function), numeric data update rule selection setting function, and numeric data update rule selection. It has various functions such as a switching function. With such a function, the randomness of the generated random numbers can be improved.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using an ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 (an ID number assigned to each product of the game control microcomputer 560) stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54. The numerical data obtained in this way is set as the initial value of the numerical data that the random number circuit 503 updates. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

  The game control microcomputer 560 reads numerical data as random R from the random number circuit 503 when a start winning to the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a occurs, and starts to change the special symbol and the effect symbol. Sometimes it is determined whether or not to make a big hit display result as a specific display result based on the random R, that is, whether or not to make a big hit. Then, when it is determined to be a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 are stored for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (the value of the special symbol process flag or the total pending storage number counter) and the data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  The RAM 55 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 8, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 8 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure holding storage unit 151A is still started although the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening 13 formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 15 and the start winning (first start winning) is generated. The reserved data of the special game (not shown special game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 8a) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates with the reservation number in the order of winning (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening 13, and the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc., extracted from the random number circuit 503 or the like by the CPU 56 based on the establishment of The data is stored until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of the result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B is still started although the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening 14 formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 15 and a start winning (second starting winning) occurs. The reserved data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 8b) is not stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening 14, and the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc., extracted from the random number circuit 503 or the like by the CPU 56 based on the establishment of The data is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the fluctuation display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of the result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

  Note that the hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first start condition by passing (entering) the game ball through the first start winning opening 13 and the game ball passing (entering) through the second start winning opening. The hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning due to this may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start port data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning port or the second start winning port may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. .

  The general-purpose hold storage unit 151C stores the hold information of the general-purpose game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 10 even though the game ball that has passed through the gate 32 is detected by the gate switch 32a. For example, the general figure hold storage unit 151C is used for determining a general figure display result, which is associated with the hold number in the order in which the game balls pass through the gate 32 and extracted from the random number circuit 503 or the like by the CPU 56 based on the passage of the game balls. Is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

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

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

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 56 to count part or all of the game random numbers so as to be updatable by software.

  In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, random number values that are not generated by the random number circuit 503, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR4 are stored as random count values, and according to execution of software by the CPU 56, Numerical data indicating each random value is updated regularly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 56 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 503, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 503. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

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

  A reset signal (not shown) from the power supply board is input to the reset terminal of the game control microcomputer 560. A reset circuit for generating a reset signal supplied to the game control microcomputer 560 and the like is mounted on the power supply board. When the reset signal becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operable state, and when the reset signal becomes low level, the game control microcomputer 560 and the like are in an operation stop state. Therefore, an allowable signal that allows the operation of the game control microcomputer 560 or the like is output during a period when the reset signal is at a high level, and a game control microcomputer is output when the reset signal is at a low level. An operation stop signal for stopping the operation of 560 or the like is output. Note that the reset circuit may be mounted on each electric component control board (a board on which a microcomputer for controlling the electric parts is mounted).

  Further, a power-off signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply board has dropped below a predetermined value is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the power supply board monitors the voltage value of a predetermined voltage (for example, DC30V or DC5V) used in the gaming machine, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value (the power supply voltage is reduced). A power supply monitoring circuit that outputs a power-off signal indicating that). A clear signal (not shown) indicating that the clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the RAM 55 is operated is input to the input port of the game control microcomputer 560.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board also includes an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560. 31. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The control command is received, and display control with the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect symbol is performed.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. The command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, the command 8001H is a first change start command for designating start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 8a. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display 8b. Command 81XXH is an effect that is displayed in a variable manner in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R in the effect display device 9 in response to the special symbol change display in the special game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or effect symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the determination result (predetermined result) whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, and the variable display result is “big hit”. The different EXT data is set in accordance with the determination result (the jackpot type determination result) as to which of a plurality of types of jackpot types in the case of "".

  In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit A”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit B”. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the advance determination result and the big hit type determination result that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”. In order to generate a small hit, a variable display result designation command (for example, command 8CX4H (X is an arbitrary value from 1 to 3)) corresponding to the small hit is set. It is sufficient to notify the result of the preliminary determination that “

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop (decision) of the variation of the effect symbols in the effect symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 9. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time shortening control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is performed by the time shortening control. On the other hand, a second gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (low probability high base state, short time state) in which probability variation control is not performed is used. In addition, the command 9502H is a third gaming state designation command corresponding to a gaming state (high probability low base state, timeless probability variation state) in which probability variation control is performed while time variation control is not performed, and command 9503H is probability variation and time variation control. It is assumed that the fourth gaming state designation command corresponds to the gaming state in which the control is performed together (highly accurate high base state, time-varying probability changing state).

  The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the big winning opening is opened to notify that the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a jackpot end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  In the jackpot start designation command or jackpot end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result or the jackpot type determination result. . Alternatively, in the jackpot start designation command or jackpot end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the pre-decision result and the jackpot type decision result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the notification command during the opening of the big winning opening and the notification command after the opening of the big winning opening, for example, different EXT data corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” to “15”) in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term opening big hit state. Is set.

  The command B100H indicates that a game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening 13 formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is detected by the first start opening switch 13a and a start winning (first start winning) has occurred. Based on the first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 8a is established. The command B200H indicates that a game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening 14 formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is detected by the second start opening switch 14a and a start winning (second start winning) has occurred. Based on this, the second start opening prize designation command is used to notify that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display 8b is established.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the first reserved memory display area 18c or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in the second reserved memory display area 18d or the like. The first reserved memory number notification command is transmitted when, for example, the first start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the first starting condition is satisfied by passing (entering) the game ball to the first starting winning opening 13. Are transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. The second reserved memory number notification command is transmitted, for example, when the second start opening winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening 14 and the second start condition is satisfied. Are transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In addition, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the reserved memory number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

  Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, a total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the winning determination result. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type (probability variation, non-probability variation or sudden probability) as the determination result at the time of winning. The command C6XXH is a variation category indicating a determination result of whether the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is a variation pattern of “non-reach”, “super-reach”, or “other” as a determination result at the time of winning. It is a command.

  The game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 54 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 55 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 56 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates the numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the CPU 56 It comprises a random number circuit 503 for performing and an input / output port (I / O) 57.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 560, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 56 executing a program read from the ROM 54. At this time, the CPU 56 reads the fixed data from the ROM 54, the CPU 56 writes the various data to the RAM 55 and temporarily stores the data, and the CPU 56 stores the various data temporarily stored in the RAM 55. The CPU 56 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 560 via the I / O 57, and the CPU 56 goes outside the game control microcomputer 560 via the I / O 57. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the main board 31 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the main board 31 side, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, The numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for display result determination is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 503 may be any circuit that counts numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. The CPU 56 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 503 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR4 may be counted.

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65536”. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is used to determine the big hit type as “probable big hit A”, “probable big hit B”, or “non-probable” when the variation display result is “big hit”. It is a random value and takes a value in the range of “1” to “100”, for example.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern in the variation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”.

  The random number value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is used to determine whether the fluctuation display result in the normal figure game by the normal symbol display 10 is "per common figure" or "missing the normal figure". For example, it takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 5 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “losing”, the variation display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively, and the variation display Corresponding to the case where the result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”). The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern.

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

  As shown in FIG. 5, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in the present embodiment is executed is set shorter than the super reach α and super reach β that are the super reach fluctuation patterns. . In addition, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which super reach reach production such as super reach α and super reach β in this embodiment is performed, the variation pattern in which super reach β super reach production is performed. However, the special figure variation time is set longer than the variation pattern in which the super reach production of the super reach α is executed.

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

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

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 54 provided in the game control microcomputer 560 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 54 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared in advance for the CPU 56 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 54 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 56 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 31 and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table to be stored is stored.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 54. In this embodiment, a common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the display result determination table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, small hit In the case where the winning probability for small hits is made different between the first special figure and the second special figure, separate display result determination tables are used for the first special figure and the second special figure. You may do it.

  The display result determination table is determined as a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 8a or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 8b. Before the special symbol is derived and displayed, it is referred to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the fluctuation display result as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table.

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

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

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. In the jackpot type determination table of the present embodiment, when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”, the jackpot type is selected from a plurality of jackpot types based on the random value MR2 for jackpot type determination. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the special symbol on which the variation display (variation) is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 8a) or the second special symbol (second special symbol) Depending on whether it is a special game by the symbol display 8b), the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is "non-probability change", "probability change big hit A", "probability big hit B" Are assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types.

  Here, the jackpot type in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7B. In this embodiment, as the jackpot type, high-accuracy control and time-shortening control are executed after the jackpot gaming state is finished. The probability variation big hit A and the probability variation big hit B that shift to the accurate base state, and the non-probable big hit that shifts to the low accuracy high base state by executing only the time-shortening control after the big hit gaming state is set.

  In the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit A” and the big hit gaming state with “non-probable big hit”, as described above, there are 16 rounds of changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 to the first state advantageous to the player (so-called 16 rounds), which is a recurring normally open jackpot. On the other hand, in the big hit gaming state with “probable big hit B”, as described above, the round in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is changed to the first state advantageous to the player is repeated five times (so-called five rounds). It is a short-term open jackpot. Thus, “probability variation big hit A” may be referred to as 16 rounds (16R) probability variation big hit, and “probability variation big hit B” may be referred to as five rounds (5R) probability variation big hit.

  The high-accuracy control and the time-shortening control executed after the end of the big hit gaming state of the probability changing big hit A and the probability changing big hit B are continuously executed until the big hit occurs again after the end of the big hit gaming state. Therefore, when the big hit that has occurred again is the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B, the high-precision control and the short-time control are executed again after the big hit gaming state ends, so the big hit gaming state does not go through the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive resort state that occurs continuously.

  On the other hand, the time-shortening control that is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state due to “non-probable big hit” is that a special number game is executed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) or the predetermined number of special figure games The game is ended by being in a big hit gaming state before is executed.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 7, depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, for the big hit types of “probable big hit A” and “probable big hit B”. The assignment of judgment values is different. That is, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, a predetermined range of determination values (values in the range of “81” to “100”) are assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B” with a small number of rounds. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special chart, the determination value is not assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 8a is satisfied. And a case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 8b is satisfied. Thus, the ratio of determining the big hit type as “probable big hit B” with a small number of rounds can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, the big hit type is “probable big hit B” and it is not determined to control the short-term open big hit state with a small number of rounds. In a gaming state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second start prize opening 14 formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game interest is reduced by avoiding frequent short-term open big hit states with few prize balls obtained. Can be prevented.

  In the example of setting the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 7, the determination value is assigned to the big hit type “non-probable change” regardless of whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. Since they are the same, the probability of a non-probable big hit and the probability of a probable big hit are the same regardless of whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure.

  Therefore, as described above, the allocation of the determination value to “probability variation big hit B” differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, and “probability big hit A” The allocation of the judgment value to "" differs depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, and for "probability big hit A" with a large number of rounds, the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure. It is set so that it is easier to determine the case of the case than the case of the first special drawing.

  Even when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a predetermined range of judgment values different from those when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure are assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. May be. For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller judgment value than the case where the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure may be assigned to the big hit type of “probability big hit B”. Alternatively, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to the common table data.

  The ROM 54 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern based on the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination. The variation pattern is selected from the above-described plural types according to the predetermined determination result. Determine one of the fluctuation patterns.

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

  In the big hit variation pattern determination table, variation patterns of normal reach big hit variation pattern (PB1-1), super reach α big hit variation pattern (PB1-2), and super reach β big hit variation pattern (PB1-3) are included. On the other hand, a predetermined random number value is assigned as a determination value in a range that can be taken by the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination. In the present embodiment, when these determination values are the jackpot type “probability big hit A” or “probability big hit B”, the super reach β is easily determined, and the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”. When the variation pattern of the super reach β is executed, it is not “probable big hit A” or “probable big hit B” when the super reach β variation pattern is executed. It can raise the player's expectation.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 5, the non-reach losing variation pattern (PA1-2) has a shorter variation time than the non-reach losing variation pattern (PA1-1), and the variation pattern (PA1-2). ) Has a shorter variation time than the non-reach loss variation pattern (PA1-3). Therefore, when the number of reserved memories increases, the non-reach loss variation pattern with a short variation time is determined, so that the reserved memories are easily digested, and the number of reserved memories reaches the upper limit number of 4. Occasionally, the winning prize makes it difficult to generate useless starting prizes that are not reserved, and when the number of reserved memories decreases, the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss without shortening with a long fluctuation time ( By determining PA1-1), it becomes possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the fact that the variable display is not executed by increasing the time of the variable display.

  On the side of the effect control board 80, as with the main board 31, for example, random values (also referred to as effect random numbers) for determining various types of effects such as a notice effect are set.

  The effect control board 80 has an effect control microcomputer 100 including an effect control CPU 101 and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( An effect control command is received in response to the effect control INT signal. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 and the sub liquid crystal 60 with a touch panel based on the effect control command.

  Further, the RAM included in the production control microcomputer 100 is a backup RAM as a nonvolatile storage means, part of which is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part of the RAM included in the effect control microcomputer 100 is maintained for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The contents are saved. In particular, at least data indicating the game state (probability change state flag and time reduction state flag described later) is stored in the backup RAM. However, in the present embodiment, the value of the time-short time counter for counting the number of fluctuations after shifting to the time-short state described later is not stored in the backup RAM.

  In the present embodiment, a VDP 109 that controls display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the production control microcomputer 100, and maps a VRAM therein. The VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data generated by the VDP 109. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9 and the sub liquid crystal 60 with a touch panel.

  The effect control CPU 101 reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols) in advance. The effect control CPU 101 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP 109. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the data input from the effect control CPU 101.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal input from the relay board 77 are first input to an input driver (not shown) on the effect control board 80. As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit is installed.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via an output port (not shown). In addition, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to an LED driver (not shown). The LED driver supplies a drive signal to each LED provided on the frame side such as the top frame LED 28a, the left frame LED 28b, and the right frame LED 28c. Further, a drive signal is supplied to the decoration LED 25 provided on the game board side. When a light emitter other than the LED is provided, a drive circuit (driver) for driving the light emitter is mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to a voice synthesis IC (not shown) via an input driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voice and sound effects according to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs to the speakers 27R and 27L an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume. Control data corresponding to the sound number data is stored in the sound data ROM connected to the speech synthesis IC. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data showing the output form of the sound effect or sound in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, the changing period of the effect design).

  A program for effect control is stored in a ROM (not shown) mounted on the effect control board 80 shown in FIG. In addition to the program for effect control, the ROM stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM stores table data configuring a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 101 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. Yes.

  As an example, in the ROM, an effect control pattern used by the effect control CPU 101 to control effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the effect display device 9, speakers 27L and 27R, decoration LED 25, effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure change, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

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

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

  A RAM (not shown) mounted on the effect control board 80 shown in FIG. 2 holds, for example, an effect control data as shown in FIG. 9A as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. An area 190 is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 9A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 has a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the effect display device 9, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 31, and the like. The flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the effect display device 9. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 9B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A, storage areas (buffer numbers “1-1” to “1-4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the first special figure reserved memory are stored. A corresponding area) and a storage area corresponding to the first special figure during the variable display (an area corresponding to the buffer number “1-0”). In addition, in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, storage areas (buffer numbers “2-1” to “2-4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the second special figure reserved memory are stored. ) And a storage area corresponding to the second special figure during the variable display (area corresponding to the buffer number “2-0”). When there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14, a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening prize designation command or second starting opening prize designation command), symbol designation command, change Four commands, that is, a category designation command and a reserved memory count notification command (a first reserved memory count notification command or a second reserved memory count notification command) are transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 as one set. The storage area corresponding to the first special figure hold memory and the storage area corresponding to the second special figure hold memory in the reception command buffer 194A at the time of the start winning prize include a start opening prize designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category designation command, A storage area (entry) is provided for storing the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory in association with the hold memory number notification command.

  The storage contents of these storage areas (entries) will be described later when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the uppermost reserved storage (buffer number “1-1” or buffer number “2-1”) is started. The contents of the buffer number “1-0” or the buffer number “2-0” for storing the contents of the pending storage satisfying the start condition are displayed in the fluctuation display. It is cleared in the effect symbol variation stop process executed when ending.

  Furthermore, in the start winning reception command buffer 194A of this embodiment, the display pattern determination associated with the determination of whether or not to execute the hold display notice effect is not yet determined in the hold display notice effect determination process (FIG. 23) described later. In other words, due to the occurrence of a new start win, the display pattern has not yet been decided due to the newly stored start slot win designation command, symbol designation command, variable category designation command, pending storage number notification command A display undecided flag indicating the presence, a hold display flag in which a flag value corresponding to the displayed display pattern (display mode) of the hold storage display is set, and a hold display notice effect determination process described later The first special figure hold memory and the final hold display flag in which a flag value corresponding to the display pattern (display mode) of the hold memory display is set. Storage area so that it can be stored in association with each buffer number corresponding to the second Patent view pending memory has been reserved for each storage area (entry).

  If it is determined that the touch effect described later is not to be executed in the hold display preview effect determining process described later, the hold display flag and the final hold display flag are normally set when the execution of the hold display preview effect is not determined. By storing “0” corresponding to the display pattern of the hold storage display of the first hold storage display in the normal display mode (for example, white circle), the first hold storage display area 18c, the second hold storage display area When the execution of the hold display notice effect is decided, it is displayed in 18d and corresponds to the display pattern of the hold storage display in a special mode (for example, square (◇) or star (☆)) different from the normal display mode. When “1” (square (◇)) or “2” (star (☆)) is set, the reserved storage display in a special mode different from the normal display mode is displayed in the first reserved storage display area 18c, Is displayed on hold storage display area 18 d, the variable display corresponding to the hold store display, it is adapted to be subject likely to be a potential or super reach as a jackpot.

  In addition, when it is determined that the touch effect described later is executed in the hold display advance notice determining process described later, “0” corresponding to the display pattern of the normal hold memory display is uniquely stored in the hold display flag. Thus, the hold storage display in the normal display mode (for example, white circle) is displayed in the first hold storage display area 18c and the second hold storage display area 18d, and the normal hold storage display is displayed in the final hold display flag. “0” corresponding to the display pattern, or “1” (rectangle (◇) corresponding to the display pattern of the reserved storage display in a special mode (for example, square (◇) or star (☆)) different from the normal display mode. )) Or “2” (star (☆)) is set. That is, in this embodiment, when it is determined to execute the touch effect described later, a value corresponding to the display pattern of the special-purpose hold storage display is set only in the final hold display flag, so the first hold storage display area In 18c, the second hold memory display area 18d, the hold memory display is displayed in the normal display mode.

  Although details will be described later, in this embodiment, when the player operates the touch panel at the time of performing the touch effect, the first hold storage display area 18c and the second hold storage display area 18d are displayed in the normal mode (outlined). The hold memory display displayed in (○) is changed to a hold memory display in a special mode (◇ or ☆).

  When the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 is made, the performance control CPU 101 sends a command from the head (the entry with the smallest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the first special figure hold memory in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. At the time of starting winning to the second starting winning port 14, the command is stored from the head (the entry with the smallest buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the second special figure hold memory in the starting winning reception command buffer 194A. I will do it. At the time of starting winning, the starting opening winning designation command to the pending storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, if a command is received, the start opening prize designation command is stored in the storage area corresponding to each of the tail numbers “1” to “4” of the buffer numbers corresponding to the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory. The symbol designation command, the variable category designation command, and the pending storage number notification command are stored in this order.

  The command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 9B is the entry (buffer number “ (1-0 "or" 2-0 "entry) is deleted, and the entry corresponding to the starting variable display pending storage (buffer number" 1-1 "or" 2-1 ") is deleted. And the stored contents of the entries after the pending storage of the variable display to be started are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 9B, when the variation display of the effect symbol of the first special figure hold memory is finished, each command stored in the buffer number “0” is deleted, and the buffer number “1” is deleted. Each command stored in “” is shifted to the buffer number “0”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”. The commands stored in the areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “3” and “4” are shifted to the areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “2” and “3”. Therefore, the buffer number “0” is an area (entry) for storing each command related to the pending storage that is variably displayed at that time.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 31, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 560 is activated, and the CPU 56 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 56 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 55 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 560 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 56 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 56 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, the process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 56 that has executed such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 10 is started, the CPU 56 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, and the second start through the input driver circuit 58. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the mouth switch 14a and the count switch 23 is determined (S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (S12). Thereafter, by executing predetermined information output processing, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (S13). ).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 31 side by software is executed (S14). Thereafter, the CPU 56 executes a special symbol process (S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol are displayed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of the display operation in the display 8b and setting of the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (S16). The CPU 56 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) in the normal symbol display 10 by executing the normal symbol process, thereby displaying the normal symbol variation display and the movable wing in the variable winning ball apparatus 15. Enables the tilting operation setting of the piece.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 transmits a control command from the main board 31 to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 80 by executing the command control process (S17). As an example of these, in the command control process, corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, among the output ports included in the I / O 57, After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 80, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. An effect control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table by setting the state to the off state. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S15 shown in FIG. 10 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 56 first executes a start winning determination process (S21). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 56 selects and executes one of the processes of S22 to S29 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

  In the start winning determination process of S21, as shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 56 first detects a detection signal from the first start opening switch 13a provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 13a is on (S101). At this time, if the first start port switch 13a is on (S101; Y), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not the upper limit storage number is “4”) (S102). For example, the CPU 56 only needs to be able to specify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in S102 (S102; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to "1" (S103) .

  When the first start port switch 13a is off in S101 (S101; N), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in S102 (S102; Y), the normally variable winning ball apparatus Whether or not the second start port switch 14a is on is determined based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 14a provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by 6B (S104). At this time, if the second start port switch 14a is on (S104; Y), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether the upper limit storage number is “4”) (S105). The CPU 56 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure holding memory number is not the upper limit value in S105 (S105; N), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” (S106). .

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

  After executing the process of S108, the CPU 56 uses the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type determination from among the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 503 and the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical data indicating the random number MR2 and the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted (S109). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (S110). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B.

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type determines whether or not the fluctuation display result of the special symbol or the production symbol is “big hit”, and further displays the fluctuation display result. This is used to determine the type of jackpot when “hit”. The random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine a variation pattern including the variation display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol. The CPU 56 extracts the numerical data indicating all of the random values used for the determination of the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the effect symbol by executing the process of S109.

  Subsequent to the processing of S110, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (S111). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 54 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. A setting for transmitting the first start opening winning designation command to 80 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 54 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80, for example, by executing the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. 10 after the special symbol process process is completed. Is done.

  Following the process of S111, a winning random number determination process is executed (S112). Thereafter, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 54 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 80. For this purpose (S113). The reserved memory count notification command thus set is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80, for example, by executing the command control process of S17 shown in FIG. 10 after the special symbol process process is completed. Is done.

  After executing the processing of S113, it is determined whether or not the start port buffer value is “1” (S114). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (Y in S114), the start port buffer is cleared, the stored value is initialized to “0” (S115), and the process proceeds to S104. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (N in S114), the starting port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (S116), and then the starting winning determination process. Exit. As a result, even when both the first start port switch 13a and the second start port switch 14a detect a valid start winning of a game ball at the same time, it is possible to reliably complete the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings.

  FIG. 13A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S112 of FIG. 12 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when the variation display of the special symbol or the effect symbol is started, the special symbol display result (the variation display result of the special symbol) is obtained by the special symbol normal process (S22 in FIG. 11, FIG. 15) described later. It is determined whether or not the game state is controlled as a big hit game state. Further, in a variation pattern setting process (S23 in FIG. 11, FIG. 16), which will be described later, determination of a variation pattern that specifically defines the variation display mode of the effect symbol is performed. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 56 executes the winning random number determination process in S112 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening). Thus, it is determined whether or not it is determined to derive and display the jackpot symbol as the special symbol display result, whether or not the variation display mode of the effect symbol is a predetermined display mode with super reach, and the like. Thus, before the variation display of the special symbol or the production symbol based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the start winning opening is started, that is, when it is determined whether or not to make a big hit at the start of the variation display. Before, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or which category the fluctuation display mode of the production symbol is the fluctuation display mode, and based on this judgment result, the CPU 101 for production control etc. As will be described later, the hold display notice effect is executed.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 13 (A), the CPU 56 first checks the state of the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like, for example. The current gaming state at is identified (S121). When the probability variation flag is on, the CPU 56 specifies that the probability variation state is present, and when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, the CPU 56 identifies the time reduction state, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify the normal state.

  Following the processing of S121, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 6 is selected and set (S122). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination extracted in S109 of FIG. 12 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (S123). In the jackpot determination range, individual determination values assigned to the special chart display result of “big hit” in the display result determination table selected by the process of S122 are set, and the CPU 56 sets the random value MR1 and each determination value. It suffices to determine whether or not there is a determination value that matches the random value MR1 by performing the comparison one by one. Alternatively, numerical values indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the jackpot determination range are set, and the CPU 56 determines the random number value MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, by determining that the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it can be determined that the variation display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit”.

  When it is determined in S123 that it is not within the big hit determination range, that is, when it is determined that the big hit is not made during the variable display (S123; N), the symbol corresponding to the fact that the variable display result is “lost” The transmission setting of the designated command is executed (S124), and it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is set, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is the time reduction state (S125). When the time reduction flag is not set (S125; N), the variation pattern determination table A for loss is selected and set. When the time reduction flag is set (S125; Y), the variation pattern determination table for loss is set. D is selected and set (S127).

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 13 (A), when it is determined in S123 that it is within the big hit determination range, that is, when it is determined that the big hit is made during the variable display (S123; Y), it is for the big hit type determination. The jackpot type is determined based on the random value MR2 (S128). At this time, the CPU 56 responds to the fluctuation special figure corresponding to the start port buffer value ("first special figure" corresponding to "1" or "second special figure" corresponding to "2"). The big hit type determination table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined whether the jackpot type is determined as a plurality of types.

  Also, the symbol designation command transmission setting corresponding to the jackpot type determined in S128 is executed (S129), and the jackpot variation pattern determination table is selected as a table for determining any one of the jackpot variation patterns. Set (S130).

  After executing any of the processes of S126, S127, and S130, using the variation pattern determination table set in the processes of S126, S127, and S130 and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for the variation pattern determination, A variation category corresponding to a range of determination values including the random number MR3 is determined (S131). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13B, at least when the variation display result is “losing”, the variation category that is the variation display mode of “non-reach” in common regardless of the total number of pending storages. And a variation category that is a variation display mode of “super reach” and a variation category of “other” that is a variation display mode (for example, normal reach) other than “non-reach” and “super reach”, and a random value MR3 Based on the above, it is sufficient if it can be determined whether or not it is determined as such a variation category.

  Then, after setting for transmitting a variation category designation command according to the determination result in the process of S131 to the effect control board 80 (S132), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  The special symbol normal process of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol storage unit 151A and the second special diagram storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not the special game is started by the display 8b. In the special symbol normal process, whether the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the special symbol change display result 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 indicator 8a or the second special symbol indicator 8b). One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is determined in advance.

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

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

  The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation processing includes processing for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b, and the elapsed time since the special symbol started to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of S24 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is decremented or incremented by 1, Regardless of whether the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the special symbol display 8a or the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b, it is passed by the common timer. Time measurements are taken. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process of S24 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b stop the variation of the special symbol, and the definite special symbol resulting from the variation display of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the like, for example, a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state. include. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is opened is set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probable big hit A”, “probable big hit A”, or “probable big hit B”. May be. As an example, regardless of the type of jackpot, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the opening number of the big winning opening, which is the upper limit number of times to execute the round, is ”Or“ probability big hit A ”, it is only necessary to set the normal open big hit state by setting“ 16 times ”. On the other hand, if the jackpot type is “probable big hit B”, the number of times of opening the big winning opening, which is the upper limit number of rounds, is set to “5”, thereby setting the short-term open big hit state. It's fine. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release process of S27 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. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

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

  The big hit end processing of S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the effect display device 9, the speakers 27L and 27R, the decoration LED 25, or the like. This includes a process of waiting until it elapses, and a process of performing various settings (setting of a probability change flag and a time reduction flag) for starting the probability change control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the big hit ending process, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is read, and the big hit type is any of “non-probable big hit A”, “probable big hit A”, and “probable big hit B”. Identify what happened. If it is determined that the identified big hit type is not “non-probable variation big hit”, setting for starting the probability variation control (setting of the probability variation flag) is performed.

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

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S22 of FIG. 11 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (S141). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 8b. For example, in the process of S141, the second pending storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

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

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

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

  On the other hand, when the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in S141 (S141; Y), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (S145). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 8a. For example, in the process of S145, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. Good. In this way, the process of S145 is executed when it is determined in S141 that the second special figure hold memory number is “0”, and whether or not the first special figure hold memory number is “0”. Determine whether. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

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

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

  Subsequent to the processing in S146, the first special figure reserved memory count and the total reserved memory count are decremented by one by updating the first special figure reserved memory count count value or the total reserved memory count count value by one. In addition, the data in the first special figure storage unit is updated. Specifically, the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the holding number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A are stored. The pending data shown is shifted up by one entry (S147).

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

  In S149, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 6 is selected as a use table for determining whether the special symbol display result, which is the variation display result of the special symbol, is “big hit” or “lost”. set. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is compared with the determination values assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit” and “losing”. Then, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost” (S150). In S150, if the gaming state at that time is a high probability state in which the probability variation flag is set, if the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 10000 to 12180, “big hit” "If not applicable, it is determined to be" lost ". Also, if the probability variation flag is not set, if the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result falls within the range of 1 to 219, it is determined as “big hit”, and if not, “lost” Is determined.

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

  After the special figure display result is determined in S150, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (S151). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (S151; Y), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (S152). At this time, the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 7A is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (S153). By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer for variation and “non-probability change”, “probability change A” in the jackpot type determination table. Then, depending on which of the determination values assigned to each jackpot type of “probability variation B” matches, which of the jackpot types is a plurality of types is determined (S154).

  By determining the jackpot type in the process of S154, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is any one of the gaming state of the short-time state and the probability variation state that is more advantageous to the player than the short-time state. Whether to control is decided before the definite special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (S155), the determined jackpot type is set. Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change” corresponding to non-probable big hit, the big hit type buffer value is “0”, and if “probable change A” corresponding to probable big hit A is “1”, the probable big hit B If it is “probability variation B” corresponding to, “2” may be set.

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

  In S156, the decision is made in accordance with the result of the prior determination of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state (whether or not the jackpot flag is set), and further, the determination result of the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot gaming state. Set a special symbol. As an example, a special symbol indicating a symbol “-” that becomes a lost symbol is set as a confirmed special symbol in response to a pre-determined result indicating that the special symbol display result is “lost”. If it is determined in S151 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, “3”, “5”, “7”, which are big hit symbols, according to the determination result of the big hit type in S154. One of the special symbols indicating numbers is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “non-probable change”. In addition, a special symbol indicating the number “7” is set as a confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probability variation A”. The special symbol indicating the number “5” is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “probability variation B”.

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

  In S145, when the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (S145; Y), after a predetermined demonstration display setting is made (S158), the special symbol normal The process ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the effect display device 9 is effect control from the main board 31. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 80 has been completed. At this time, if the customer waiting demonstration designation command has already been transmitted, the demonstration display setting is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in S23 of FIG. 11 as the variation pattern setting processing. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (S161). If the big hit flag is on (S161; Y), the big hit variation pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (S162).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  After the variation pattern is determined in S170, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b in accordance with the variation special symbol designation buffer value. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special symbol games using the two special symbols (S171). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is performed.

  Subsequent to the processing of S171, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting the change of the special symbol (S172). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 56 performs a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variation display result from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first pending storage number notification command, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores setting data indicating a storage address (first address) in the ROM 54 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance. Is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 56 performs a gaming state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variation display result from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 54 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area.

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

  Based on the command transmission setting in S172, every time the command control process in S17 shown in FIG. 10 is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, the game state designation command is sent from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. The first variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variation display result notification command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Note that the order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted after the variation display result notification command is transmitted first. The game state designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S25 of FIG. 11 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b Control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (S181). If the variation special symbol designation buffer value is “1” indicating the first special symbol, the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 8a is terminated, and the variation special symbol designation buffer value is In the case of “2” indicating the second special symbol, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol indicator 8b is terminated. Further, control for transmitting a symbol confirmation command to the effect control board 80 is performed (S182). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (S183). If the big hit flag is not set (S183; N), the process proceeds to S190.

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is set (S183; Y), the CPU 56 clears the probability change flag and the time reduction flag (S184) if the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are set (S184). The jackpot start 1 designation command (probability variation A), jackpot start 2 designation command (probability variation B), and jackpot start 3 designation command (non-probability variation) are set in accordance with the stored jackpot type (S185). ).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs setting for transmitting a game state designation command indicating a normal state to the effect control board 80 (S186).

  Then, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the jackpot has occurred, for example) is set in the jackpot display time timer (S187). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 16 times in case of non-probable big hit or probable big hit A, 5 times in case of probable big hit B) is set in the big winning opening opening number counter (S188). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (S26) (S189).

  On the other hand, in S190, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is “0”. When the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (S190; Y), the process proceeds to S196.

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

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

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S29 of FIG. 11 as the big hit end process.

  In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the jackpot end display timer is operating, that is, the timer is counting (S201). When the jackpot end display timer is not in operation (S201; N), the jackpot end display timer is set to a value corresponding to a display time corresponding to the time for jackpot end display in the effect display device 9 (big jackpot end display time). The setting is made (S204), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot end display timer is operating (S201; Y), the value of the jackpot end display timer is decremented by 1 (S205). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (S206). If not, the process ends.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (S206; Y), the CPU 56 determines whether the stored big hit type is the probability variation big hit A or the probability variation big hit B (S207).

  When the big hit type is the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B (S207; Y), after setting the probability variation flag (S208), the hour / hour flag (S209), and setting the hour / hour count counter to “0” (S210), the process proceeds to S213.

  On the other hand, when the big hit type is not the probable big hit A or the probable big hit B (S207; N), by executing S211 and S212, the hour / hour flag is set and “100” is set in the hour / hour counter, and then S213. Proceed to

  In S213, the jackpot flag is reset, and the jackpot end designation command transmission setting corresponding to the jackpot type is performed (S214). Then, after setting the transmission of a game state designation command for notifying the effect control board 80 of the game state based on the set probability change flag and the time reduction flag (S215), the special figure process flag value is processed as a special symbol normal process. Is updated to “0”, which is a value corresponding to (S216).

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 80 will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 101 mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S51). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S52). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on) in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following process.

  The effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag in accordance with the received effect control command (command analysis process: S54). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main board 31 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 3) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs a touch detection process (S55). In the touch detection process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the player's operation (touch) is detected on the touch panel, and when the player's operation is detected, the sub liquid crystal is based on the player's operation. The effect display indicating that the player has operated the touch panel is set. Moreover, the operation data for production used in the touch production described later is stored.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs touch display processing (S56). In the touch display process, the effect control CPU 101 displays the effect set in the touch detection process.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the touch detection process and the touch display process are executed separately from the effect control process described later. In other words, in this embodiment, the effect image is displayed on the sub liquid crystal if the player operates the touch panel regardless of whether or not the effect display device 9 is displaying the variation of the effect symbol or whether or not the big hit game is being played. It is displayed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S57). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed.

  Next, an effect random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the effect random numbers such as the jackpot symbol determination random number is executed (S58). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S52.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, which command (see FIG. 3) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in S54 of FIG. 19 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 101 first receives a command received from the main board 31 transmitted via the relay board 77 by confirming the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (S221). At this time, if there is no received command (S221; N), the command analysis processing is terminated.

  If there is a reception command in S221 (S221; Y), for example, by checking the MODE data of the reception command, it is determined whether or not the reception command is the first start opening prize designation command (S222). ). If it is the first start opening winning designation command (S222; Y), the first reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (S223). For example, in the process of S223, if a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the reception waiting time of the first pending storage number notification command is set in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 Good.

  If the received command is not the first start opening winning designation command in S222 (S222; N), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second starting opening winning designation command (S224). Then, when it is the second start opening winning designation command (S224; Y), a second reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (S225). For example, in the process of S225, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the second pending storage number notification command may be set in the command reception control timer.

  If the received command is not the second start opening winning designation command in S224 (S224; N), it is determined whether or not the received command is a symbol designation command (S226). If the received command is not a symbol designation command in S226 (S226; N), it is determined whether or not the received command is a variable category command (S227). If the received command is not a variable category command in S227 (S227; N), it is determined whether or not the received command is a first pending storage number notification command (S228). When the command is the first pending storage count notification command (S228; Y), the first pending storage count notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the time counting operation by the command reception control timer (S229).

  If the received command is not the first pending storage number notification command in S228 (S228; N), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second pending storage number notification command (S230). If the command is the second pending storage count notification command (S230; Y), the second pending storage count notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer (S231).

  Then, after executing any one of the processes of S229 and S231, “1” indicating that the pending display mode is undecided is set in the display undecided flag of the stored entry (S232).

  If the received command is a symbol designating command in S226 (S226; Y), if the received command is a variable category command in S227 (S227; Y), or execute the processes of S223, S225, and S232 After that, the received command is stored at the head of the empty area in the start winning received command buffer (not shown) (S233), and the process returns to S221.

  In addition, when the pending storage number notification command (first pending storage number notification command or second pending storage number notification command) is received together with the variation start command (first variation start command or second variation start command), the pending storage is performed. The number notification command may not be stored in the start command reception command buffer. That is, it is only necessary that the effect control command received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the start winning received command buffer.

  If the received command is not the second pending storage number notification command in S230 (S230; N), after setting according to other received commands (S234), the process returns to S221.

  FIG. 21A is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in S55 of FIG. 19 as the touch detection process. In the touch detection process shown in FIG. 21A, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether the value of the continuous touch period timer for determining whether or not the touch panel is continuously operated by the player is 0. It is determined whether or not (S601). When the value of the continuous touch period timer is 0 (S601; Y), the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not the operation of the touch panel is detected, that is, whether or not the player's operation is detected on the touch panel. (S602). When there is no touch panel operation detection (S602; N), the touch detection process is terminated. When there is a touch panel operation detection (S602; Y), the presentation control CPU 101 detects the player's operation on the touch panel. The coordinates of the position (coordinate position) are specified (S603), and the effect operation data including the specified coordinates is stored (S604).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the continuous touch determination period in the continuous touch period timer (S605). As a value corresponding to the continuous touch determination period set in the continuous touch period timer, for example, a period until the image data displayed on the sub liquid crystal by the VDP 109, that is, an image displayed on the sub liquid crystal is displayed. A value corresponding to a period shorter than the period for updating to the next image may be set. Thus, by setting the value corresponding to the continuous touch determination period in the continuous touch period timer, it is possible to prevent the display of the touch effect result from being executed a plurality of times based on the operation of each touch panel.

  In this embodiment, the continuous touch period timer is set to a value corresponding to the period until the VDP 109 outputs image data to be displayed on the sub liquid crystal to the sub liquid crystal as a value corresponding to the continuous touch determination period. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the value set in the continuous touch period timer may be an effect display device and a sub display in accordance with the player's touch panel operation in the notice effect processing described later. In the sub liquid crystal, the VDP 109 is displayed in the sub liquid crystal during a period similar to the display period of the touch effect result common image displayed on the liquid crystal (for example, 5 seconds) or a period for one variable display (for example, 12 seconds or 20 seconds). It is not a short period that the player cannot perceive, such as a period until the image data to be displayed is output to the sub liquid crystal, but a period that is sufficiently perceptible by the player It is also possible to set the corresponding value. When a value corresponding to a period of a length that can be sufficiently perceived by the player is set in the continuous touch period timer in this way, when S328c in FIG. 33 described later is executed (the first hold storage display area 18c and When the touch effect is executed by clearing the continuous touch period timer and the effect operation data at the time of the display of the concealment image concealing the display mode of the hold memory display displayed in the second hold memory display area 18d) The display of the touch effect result can be executed based on the first touch panel operation.

  In this embodiment, the continuous touch period timer is set when the first touch panel operation is performed during the touch effect, and the touch panel operation is performed for the touch panel operation performed during the continuous touch period timer. Although it has been determined that the operation is continuously performed and only the first operation of the touch panel is reflected in the touch effect result, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration for determining the continuous operation of the touch panel includes In addition to the continuous touch period timer, for example, an operation completion flag indicating that the operation of the touch panel has already been performed when the first touch panel operation is performed during the touch effect is set, and the operation is performed during the touch effect. All touch panel operations performed with the completed flag set are judged to have been operated continuously. That is, it is also possible to reflect only the operation of the first of the touch panel to touch direction outcome. Note that the set operation completion flag may be cleared at the end of the variable display or at the end of the touch effect.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 refers to the start winning reception command buffer 194A and determines whether or not a symbol designation command is stored (S606a). When no symbol designation command is stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (S606a; N), the effect control CPU 101 determines "white" as the effect display mode to be displayed on the sub liquid crystal, and proceeds to S609 (S606b). ), When the symbol designation command is stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (S606a; Y), it is determined whether or not the symbol designation command stored is only the first symbol designation command indicating "losing". (S606c).

  When the stored symbol designating command includes a symbol designating command indicating one of the jackpot types (S606c; N), the effect control CPU 101 receives the random number for determining the effect display mode from a random number circuit (not shown). An effect display mode to be displayed on the sub liquid crystal is determined by extracting the determination value and using the determination value and the jackpot reservation storage determination table shown in FIG. 21B (S607). If all the stored symbol designation commands are symbol designation commands indicating a loss (S606c; Y), the effect control CPU 101 extracts an effect display mode determination random number as a determination value from a random number circuit (not shown). Then, the effect display mode to be displayed on the sub liquid crystal is determined using the determination value and the jackpot reservation non-memory determination table shown in FIG. 21C (S608).

  In the big hit hold storage determination table shown in FIG. 21B, ten determination values are set in the “white” effect display mode out of 100 determination values that can be extracted as effect display mode determination random numbers. In addition, 30 determination values are set for the “blue” effect display mode, and 60 determination values are set for the “red” effect display mode.

  Further, in the determination table at the time of jackpot holding storage shown in FIG. 21C, among the 100 determination values that can be extracted as effect display mode determination random numbers, 70 determination values are included in the “white” effect display mode. 20 determination values are set for the “blue” effect display mode, and 10 determination values are set for the “red” effect display mode.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the symbol designation command indicating any one of the big hit types is stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, “red” is the most determined effect display mode to be displayed on the sub liquid crystal. When “white” is most difficult to be determined and only the symbol designating command indicating the loss is set in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, “white” is displayed as the effect display mode displayed on the sub liquid crystal. Is most easily determined, and “blue” is the least likely to be determined.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, when the “red” effect is displayed on the sub liquid crystal, the ratio at which the fluctuation display during execution becomes “big hit” (the big hit expectation degree of the fluctuation display during execution) or the fluctuation display result is When the percentage of the stored memory that is a big hit (the expected value of the big hit in the hold) is the highest, and the “white” effect is displayed on the sub liquid crystal, the percentage that the running fluctuation display is “big hit” ( Expected jackpot expectation) or the percentage of pending storage with a variable display result that is a jackpot is the lowest (the jackpot expectation of the variable display during the execution in the effect display mode, the jackpot expectation within the hold: “red”> “blue” > "White").

  After executing any one of the processes of S606b, S607, and S608, the CPU 101 for effect control has the coordinates (coordinate position) of the position where the player's operation is detected on the touch panel specified in S603 or S614 described later, and S606b, S607, and S608. The display setting of the effect display according to the effect display mode determined in any of the above is added to the effect display setting table shown in FIG. 22B, and the touch detection process is ended (S609).

  When the value of the continuous touch period timer is not 0 (S601; N), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the continuous touch period timer (S610), and the value of the continuous touch period timer becomes 0. It is determined whether or not there is (S611). When the value of the continuous touch period timer is 0 (S611; Y), the effect control CPU 101 clears the effect operation data (S612), and executes the processes from S602 to S609. When the value of the continuous touch period timer is not 0 (S611; N), the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not the operation of the touch panel is detected, that is, whether or not the player's operation is detected on the touch panel. Is determined (S613).

  When there is no touch panel operation detection (S613; N), the touch detection process is terminated. When there is a touch panel operation detection (S613; Y), the effect control CPU 101 detects the player's operation on the touch panel. The coordinates of the position (coordinate position) are specified (S614). Then, the effect control CPU 101 executes the processes from S606a to S609.

  In this embodiment, the color of the effect image displayed on the sub liquid crystal by the player operating the touch panel is set to determine whether or not the fluctuation display result of the running fluctuation display is a big hit, Depending on whether or not there is a reserved memory, an example of determining from “white”, “blue”, and “red” at different ratios is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect image The color is determined at a different ratio depending only on whether the variable display result of the variable display being executed is a big hit or whether there is a big hit in the hold memory. Also good.

  FIG. 22A is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in S56 of FIG. 19 as the touch display process. In the touch display process shown in FIG. 22A, the effect control CPU 101 first reads the setting data in the effect display setting table shown in FIG. 22B (S621). As shown in FIG. 22B, the effect display setting table is provided with a plurality of storage areas for storing setting data indicating the coordinate position, effect display mode, and effect display period specified in the touch detection process. In S621, all the setting data stored in these storage areas are read.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not there is setting data for which effect display is being executed in the setting data read in S621 (S622). If there is no setting data for which effect display is being performed (S622; N), the process proceeds to S626. If there is setting data for which effect display is being performed (S622; Y), each setting data for which effect display is being performed. 1 is subtracted from the value of the display period data (S623), and it is determined whether or not there is a completion timing effect display, that is, whether or not there is setting data whose display period data value is 0 (S624).

  If there is a completion timing effect display (S624; Y), the effect display on the sub liquid crystal is terminated by deleting the completed effect display setting data from the effect display setting table, and the process proceeds to S626 (S625). When there is no timing effect display (S624; N), the effect display corresponding to each setting data being executed is updated to the state corresponding to the display period data after subtracting 1 in S623, and the process proceeds to S626 (S630). .

In S626, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether there is unexecuted setting data in the setting data read in S621, that is, whether there is setting data that is not subtracted from the set value of the display period data. It is determined whether or not (S626).
When there is no unexecuted setting data (S626; N), the touch display process is terminated, and when there is unexecuted setting data (S626; Y), the coordinates corresponding to the coordinates included in the unexecuted setting data are associated. The effect display (any one of red, blue, and white) included in the unexecuted setting data is started at the position of the sub liquid crystal (S627), and is associated with each coordinate and display mode in the effect display setting table. Then, a value corresponding to the display period of the effect is set in the display period data (S628). Then, the touch display process ends.

  It should be noted that the touch detection process and the touch display process in the present embodiment can be executed regardless of the value of the effect control process flag set in the effect control main process described later. In other words, in the present embodiment, for example, even when the variable display such as the demonstration display being performed on the effect display device 9 is not executed, the player can operate the touch panel to display the effect image on the sub liquid crystal. It is supposed to be executed.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S57) in the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first executes a hold display notice effect determination process for determining the display pattern of the hold storage display together with the presence or absence of the hold display notice effect (S71), and then the effect display device 9 A hold display update process is executed to update the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 18c and the second hold storage display area 18d to a display according to the stored contents of the start winning reception command buffer 194A (S72).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of S73 to S79 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern designation command reception wait process (S73): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received in the command analysis process. If the change pattern designation command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (S74).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S74): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75).

  Production symbol variation processing (S75): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S76): Based on the reception of the effect control command (symbol confirmation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S77) or the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

  Jackpot display processing (S77): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of jackpot. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S78).

  Big hit game processing (S78): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when a special winning opening opening designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 9 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S79).

  Big hit end effect process (S79): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S71 of FIG. 23 as the hold display notice effect determination process. In the hold display notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 101 first checks the start winning reception command buffer 194A (S241), and determines whether or not there is a new storage of the start winning command. The determination is made based on whether there is an entry for which “1” is set in the display undetermined flag (S242).

  If there is no entry for which “1” is set in the display undecided flag (S242; N), the hold display notice effect determination processing is terminated, and there is an entry for which “1” is set in the display undecided flag. In this case (S242; Y), it is determined whether or not there is already an entry whose final hold display flag is “1” or “2” (S242a). If there is already an entry whose final hold display flag is “1” or “2” (S242a; Y), the process proceeds to S260, and if there is only an entry whose final hold display flag is “0” (S242a; N). Then, it is determined whether or not there is already an entry with the fluctuation category “super reach” and “other” (S242b). If there is already an entry for the variable category “Super Reach” and “Other” (S242b; Y), the process proceeds to S260, and if there is no entry for the variable category “Super Reach” and “Other” (S242b; N), it is determined whether or not the symbol designation command of the entry whose display undecided flag is “1” is the first symbol designation command, that is, whether or not the symbol designation command is a command indicating a loss (S243). . If the symbol designating command of the entry whose display undecided flag is “1” is not the first symbol designating command, that is, if it is a command indicating a big hit (probable big hit A, probable big hit B, or non-probable big hit) ( S243; N), the jackpot type is specified from the symbol designation command of the entry (S244).

  Then, for example, based on the numerical data indicating the random value for the on-hold display announcement effect extracted from the random counter of the unillustrated random circuit, the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 and the big hit type specified in S244, By referring to the notice effect determination table, it is determined whether or not to execute the hold display notice effect and the display pattern in the case of executing the hold display notice effect (S245).

  In S245, for example, the presence / absence of execution of the on-hold display notice effect and the display pattern (notice type) are decided at a decision rate as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 26A, the presence / absence of the hold display notice effect and the determination pattern of the display pattern (notice type) are varied according to the jackpot type specified in the process of S244.

  Specifically, two types of display patterns α and display patterns β are provided as display patterns (notice types) of the hold display notice effect. Among these, when the display pattern α of the hold display notice effect is determined to be the display pattern α, as the effect result of the touch effect described later, the hold storage display is a white square (◇) and the first hold storage display area 18c or When the display pattern β is displayed in the second hold storage display area 18d and the display pattern of the hold display notice effect (notice type) is determined as the display pattern β, the hold memory display is a white star as the effect result of the touch effect described later. It is displayed in the form (☆) in the first reserved storage display area 18c or the second reserved storage display area 18d.

  When the variable display result is a big hit, there is no case where the hold display notice effect is not determined to be executed, and the execution of the hold display notice effect is always decided and the display pattern α or the display is displayed as the display pattern (notice type). Either display pattern (notice type) of pattern β is determined.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 26A, when the big hit type is “probability big hit A”, the display pattern α is determined as the ratio at which the display pattern β is determined as the display pattern (notice type). It is set higher than the percentage. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probable big hit B” or “non-probable big hit”, the rate at which the display pattern β is determined as the display pattern (notice type) is higher than the rate at which the display pattern α is determined. It is set low.

  With this setting, when the variable display result is “big hit” and the display pattern β is displayed as the display pattern (notice type), the big hit type is greater than when the display pattern α is displayed. Becomes a probability variation big hit A, and a player's expectation for becoming a probability variation big hit A can be increased.

  In the present embodiment, when the fluctuation display result is “big hit”, the display of the stored memory display in the white square (◇) or the white display pattern α is always determined by determining the execution of the held display notice effect. One of the display patterns β displayed in a star shape (☆) is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation display result is “big hit”. In addition, a case may be provided in which non-execution of the hold display notice effect is determined as in the case where the variation display result is “losing”.

  In S243, when the symbol designating command of the entry whose display undecided flag is set to “1” is the first symbol designating command, that is, the command indicating the loss (S243; Y), the display is performed. The variation category indicated by the variation category designation command of the entry for which “1” is set in the undetermined flag is specified (S247). Specifically, if the change category designation command of the entry is C600H, it is specified as a category of “non-reach” variation pattern, and if it is C601H, it is a category of “super-reach” variation pattern. If it is specified and it is C602H, it may be specified that it is a category of “other” variation pattern including normal reach.

  Then, for example, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value for the on-hold display announcement effect extracted from the random counter (not shown) or the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193, and the variation pattern category specified in S247, not shown. By referring to the hold display notice effect determination table at the time of losing, it is determined whether or not to execute the hold display notice effect and a display pattern (notice type) when executing the hold display notice effect (S248).

  In S248, for example, the presence / absence of the on-hold display notice effect and the display pattern (notice type) are determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 26 (B), the presence / absence of execution of the hold display notice effect and the determination ratio of the display pattern (notice type) are changed according to the category of the variation pattern specified in the process of S247. Yes.

  Specifically, two types of display patterns α and display patterns β are provided as display patterns (notice types). Among these, when the display pattern (notice type) is determined to be the display pattern α, as a result of a touch effect to be described later, the hold storage display is a white square (◇) and the first hold storage display area 18c or 2 When the display pattern (notice type) is determined to be the display pattern β displayed in the hold storage display area 18d, the hold storage display is a white star (☆) as the effect result of the touch effect described later. It is displayed in the first hold storage display area 18c or the second hold storage display area 18d. If the hold display notice effect is determined to be non-executed, the hold storage display is displayed in a round shape (◯) in the first hold storage display area 18c or the second hold storage display area 18d.

  As shown in FIG. 26B, when the variation display result is “losing” and the variation pattern category is “other”, the variation display result is “losing” and the variation pattern category is “ The ratio at which the hold display notice effect is executed (the ratio determined other than “no notice effect”) is set higher than in the case of “non-reach”. Also, if the fluctuation display result is “Lose” and the fluctuation pattern category is “Super Reach”, the fluctuation display result is “Lose” and the fluctuation pattern category is “Other”. The ratio at which the hold display notice effect is executed (the ratio determined other than “no notice effect”) is set high.

  When the change display result is “losing” and the execution of the hold display notice effect is decided, when the change category is “other”, the change pattern category is “non-reach”. Also, the ratio at which the display pattern α is determined is set high. In addition, when the variation pattern category is “super reach”, the rate at which the display pattern α is determined is set higher than when the variation pattern category is “other”. Further, when the execution of the hold display notice effect is determined when the variation display result is “losing”, the variation pattern category is “non-reach” when the variation pattern category is “other”. When the display pattern β is determined to be higher than the case where the variation pattern category is “Super Reach”, the display pattern β is set to “other” than the variation pattern category. The rate at which β is determined is set high.

  In addition, when the fluctuation display result is “losing”, the ratio that the hold display notice effect is determined to be non-executed regardless of whether the fluctuation pattern category is “non-reach”, “other”, or “super-reach” Is set to the highest, the hold display notice effect is determined to be executed, and the rate at which the display pattern β is determined is set to the lowest.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 26A, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the hold display notice effect is not determined to be non-executed (no notice effect), and the hold display notice effect is provided. Is determined to be executed and the display pattern α or the display pattern β is determined as the display pattern α or the display pattern β in any variation pattern category when the variation display result is “lost”. It is set higher than the percentage.

  Further, in the case where the display result of the change display is “losing (non-reach)”, “losing (super reach)”, or “losing (others)”, the display pattern α Is determined to be higher than the ratio at which the display pattern β is determined. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit (probability variation A)”, when the execution of the hold display notice effect is determined, the ratio at which the display pattern β is determined is the ratio at which the display pattern α is determined. Is set higher than.

  With this setting, when the display pattern α or display pattern β is executed (displayed) as the display pattern (notice type) of the hold display notice effect, the display pattern α or display pattern β is not executed (displayed). There is a high possibility that the fluctuation display result will be “big hit”, especially when the display pattern β is executed (displayed), the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “probable big hit A”. Therefore, the player's expectation can be increased.

  After the execution of S248, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution of the hold display notice effect is determined in S247, that is, whether or not the display pattern (notice type) is determined to be either the display pattern α or the display pattern β. Is determined (S249). If execution of the hold display notice effect is not determined (S249; N), the process proceeds to S260, and if execution of the hold display notice effect is determined (S249; Y), the process proceeds to S246.

  In S246, the effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, a touch effect determination random number extracted from a random circuit (not shown) or a random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 as a determination value, and the determination value and FIG. The presence / absence of execution of the touch effect is determined based on the touch effect execution determination table (for the notice effect) shown in FIG.

  In the touch effect execution determination table (for the notice effect) shown in FIG. 27A, 80 determination values are set for executing the touch effect out of 100 determination values that can be taken as random numbers for determining the touch effect. 20 determination values are set for non-execution of the touch effect. That is, in this embodiment, when the execution of the hold display notice effect is determined, the execution of the touch effect is determined at a rate of 80%.

  After the execution of S246, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution of the touch effect is determined in S246 (S250). If the execution of the touch effect has not been determined (S250; N), the display pattern determined in S245 or S248 is determined as the final hold display flag and the hold display flag of the entry whose display undecided flag is “1”. A value (“1” indicating a white square (◇) or “2” indicating a white star (☆)) is set (S251), and the process proceeds to S252.

  If the execution of the touch effect is determined (S250; Y), the display pattern determined in S245 or S248 is set to the final hold display flag of the entry whose display undecided flag is “1” (white). (1) indicating a square (◇) or “2” indicating a white star (☆)) is set (S253), and a touch effect execution determination flag is set (S254). Further, “0” is set to the hold display flag of the entry whose display undecided flag is “1”, and the process proceeds to S252 (S255). Then, in S252, the effect control CPU 101 sets “0” for the display undecided flag and ends the hold display notice effect determination process (S252).

  In this embodiment, regardless of whether or not the touch effect is executed, an example in which “0” is set to the hold display flag of the entry whose display undecided flag is “1” in S255 is illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and when executing S255 via S250, S253, and S254, if the final hold display flag is set to “2” in S253, the hold display flag is set in S55. By setting “1” to “1”, it may be indicated in advance that the expected degree of jackpot is higher than the display mode (O) of the normally stored storage display.

  In S260, the production control CPU 101 sets “0” corresponding to “no hold display notice” to the final hold display flag of the entry whose display undecided flag is “1” (S260), for example, a random number (not shown) A random number for touch effect determination extracted from a random counter or the like of the circuit or the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted as a determination value, and the determination value and the touch effect execution determination table shown in FIG. ) To determine whether or not to execute the touch effect (S261).

  In the touch effect execution determination table (for non-notice effect) shown in FIG. 27B, ten determination values are set for execution of the touch effect out of 100 determination values that can be taken as random numbers for touch effect determination. 90 determination values are set for non-execution of the touch effect. That is, in this embodiment, when the non-execution of the hold display notice effect is determined, the execution of the touch effect is determined at a rate of 10%.

  After the execution of S261, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the execution of the touch effect is determined in S261 (S262). When the execution of the touch effect is determined in S261 (S262; Y), the touch effect execution determination flag is set (S254), the hold display flag is set to “0” (S255), and the display undecided flag is set to “ “0” is set, and the hold display notice effect determination process is terminated (S252). If the execution of the touch effect is not decided in S261 (S262; N), the hold display flag is set to “0” (S255), the display undecided flag is set to “0”, and the hold display notice is made. The effect determination process is terminated (S252).

In the present embodiment, the execution / non-execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the start winning is determined on the condition that there is a new storage of the command at the start winning in S242. Since the start winning to the start winning opening 13 and the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occur at the same time, in S242, a new storage of the command at the time of starting winning is performed in both the first special figure and the second special figure. If it is determined that there is an entry whose display undecided flag is set to “1”, both entries are stored in the first special figure hold memory and the second special figure hold memory. Execution and non-execution of the hold display notice effect is a decision target. Execution and non-execution of the hold display notice effect for both the hold memory in which the command at the time of the start winning in the first special figure is newly stored and the hold memory in which the command at the time of the start winning prize in the second special figure is newly stored In the case of determination, if there is no entry of “1” or “2” hold display flag indicating the execution of the hold display notice effect, the hold display of the hold memory of the first special figure and the hold of the second special figure There is a case where the hold display notice effect is simultaneously executed in both of the displays.

  In this embodiment, as described above, when the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 and the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occur at the same time, the command at the start winning in the first special figure Both the stored memory newly stored and the stored memory newly storing the command at the time of the start winning in the second special figure are set as targets for execution and non-execution of the hold display notice effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In such a case, execution and non-execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the first special figure, execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the second special figure, and Non-execution may be determined by only one of them.

  Specifically, when the gaming state is a normal state in which the high opening control is not performed, the execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold storage in the first special figure and the determination of non-execution are held in the second special figure. This is prioritized over the execution or non-execution of the hold display notice effect in memory. Then, when the execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the first special figure is decided, the execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the second special figure is uniquely decided not to be executed, and the first special figure is decided. When it is decided not to execute the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the figure, it is only necessary to decide whether to execute the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the second special figure.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state is a short state (highly accurate high base state / low accurate high base state) when high release control is performed, execution and non-execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the second special figure Is determined in preference to the execution and non-execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the first special figure. When the execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the second special figure is decided, the execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the first special figure is uniquely decided not to be executed, If it is decided not to execute the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the figure, it may be decided to execute or not execute the hold display notice effect in the hold memory in the first special figure.

  FIG. 25A is a flowchart showing the contents of the pending display update process executed in S72. In the hold display update process of the present embodiment, first, “B100 (” indicating the first start winning opening 13 as the start opening winning designation command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 9B. H) ”is stored based on the number of stored commands, and the number of reserved storage (first special figure reserved storage number) corresponding to the first start winning prize is specified (S261), and the first reserved storage display area at that time It is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories matches the number of reserved memories in 18c, that is, whether or not the number of reserved memories has changed (increase or decrease) (S262). If they match in the determination (when there is no change in the number of reserved memories), the process proceeds to S265. If they do not match (when there is a change in the number of reserved memories), the process proceeds to S264. Display buffer data for displaying one hold storage display area 18c is specified from the hold display flag stored in each entry of the first special figure hold memory in the start winning reception command buffer 194A at that time. The display data in the display mode is overwritten and updated to update the display in the first reserved storage display area 18c, and then the process proceeds to S265.

  In S265, as in S261, the command “B200 (H)” indicating the second start winning port 14 is used as the start port winning designation command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 9B. Based on the number stored, the number of reserved memories corresponding to the second start winning (second special figure reserved memory number) is specified, and the number of reserved memories displayed in the second reserved memory display area 18d at that time It is determined whether or not they match, that is, whether or not there is a change (increase or decrease) in the number of reserved memories (S266). If they match in the determination (when there is no change in the number of reserved memories), the process ends. If they do not match (when there is a change in the number of reserved memories), the process proceeds to S268. The display buffer data for displaying the second hold memory display area 18d is specified from the hold display flags stored in the respective entries of the second special figure hold memory in the start winning reception command buffer 194A at that time. The display data in the display mode is overwritten and updated to update the display in the second reserved storage display area 18d, and then the process ends.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, when there is a change in the number of reserved memories, the display in the first reserved memory display area 18c and the second reserved memory display area 18d is updated, and the number of reserved memories changes. In the case where there is not, the mode in which the display of the first reserved storage display area 18c and the second reserved storage display area 18d is not updated is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the increase or decrease in the number of reserved storage Regardless of the display, the display of the first reserved memory display area 18c or the second reserved memory display area 18d may be updated, or when the number of reserved memories decreases, that is, the display of the reserved memory is the center side. In the case of sliding to, the display of the first hold memory display area 18c and the second hold memory display area 18d is greatly changed. Therefore, the first hold memory display area 18c and the second hold memory display area 18 are changed. Is temporarily erased (display buffer data is erased), and then the hold display flag stored in each entry of the first special figure hold memory or the second special figure hold memory in the start winning reception command buffer 194A The display in the first reserved storage display area 18c and the second reserved storage display area 18d may be changed by drawing the display data of the display mode specified in the display buffer data.

  By performing such processing, the reserved memory is consumed in the effect symbol variation starting process, which will be described later, which is executed at the start of the variable display, and the reserved memory in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is shifted. As shown in FIG. 25 (B), the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 18c and the second hold storage display area 18d is also shifted based on the hold storage in the start winning reception command buffer 194A after the shift. If there is a new hold memory due to the start winning, the display pattern of the hold memory is determined in the above-described hold display notice effect determination process executed before the hold display update process. Is determined and set in the hold display flag, and the first hold storage display area is displayed in a display mode corresponding to the flag value set in the hold display flag. It will be displayed in 18c or the second hold storage display area 18d.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 25B, if the number of first special figure hold memory is one, one hold memory display is displayed. As the display mode of the hold storage display, when the flag value of the hold display flag corresponding to the hold storage is “0”, the display mode is “○” as shown in FIG. When the flag value of the hold display flag is “1”, the display mode is “◇”. When the flag value of the hold display flag is “2”, “☆” is displayed. Displayed in a manner. If the number of the first special figure hold memory is two, two hold memory displays are displayed, and each of the hold memory displays corresponds to the flag value set in the hold display flag of the corresponding hold memory. Is displayed in the first hold storage display area 18c. If the number of the first special figure hold memory is three, three hold memory displays are displayed, and each hold memory display is an aspect according to the flag value set in the hold display flag of the corresponding hold memory. Is displayed in the first hold storage display area 18c. In addition, if the number of the first special figure hold memory is four, four hold memory displays are displayed, and each hold memory display is an aspect according to the flag value set in the hold display flag of the corresponding hold memory Is displayed in the first hold storage display area 18c.

  If the number of second special figure hold memory is one, one hold memory display is displayed. As the display mode of the hold storage display, as in the case of the first special figure, when the flag value of the hold display flag corresponding to the hold storage is “0”, the display mode is “◯”. When the flag value of the hold display flag is “1”, the display mode is “◇”. When the flag value of the hold display flag is “2”, “☆” is displayed. Displayed in a manner. If the number of the second special figure hold memory is two, for example, as shown in FIG. 25B, two hold memory displays are displayed, and each hold memory display indicates the corresponding hold memory hold. As a mode according to the flag value set in the display flag, for example, the hold memory display areas 18c and 18d are displayed in a display mode in which one hold memory display is “◯” and in a display mode in which one hold memory display is “☆”. Is displayed. Further, if the number of second special figure hold memory is 3, three hold memory displays are displayed, and each hold memory display is an aspect according to the flag value set in the hold display flag of the corresponding hold memory Is displayed in the hold storage display areas 18c and 18d. If the number of pending memories is four, four pending memory displays are displayed, and each of the pending memory displays is held in a manner corresponding to the flag value set in the corresponding pending memory hold display flag. It is displayed in the display areas 18c and 18d.

  Then, every time the variable display is executed, the reserved memory is reduced (consumed), and as shown in FIG. 25B, the reserved memory display is also displayed in a predetermined shift direction (in this embodiment, the screen Shift toward the center).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S74) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the first variation start command reception flag is set in S271 (S271). When the first variation start command reception flag is set (S271; Y), it corresponds to the buffer numbers “1-0” to “1-4” of the first special figure reservation storage in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. The various command data and various flags stored together are shifted up by one buffer number (S272). Note that the contents of the buffer number “1-0” are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

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

  If the first variation start command reception flag is not set in S271 (S271; N), it is determined whether or not the second variation start command reception flag is set (S273). When the second variation start command reception flag is not set (S273; N), the effect symbol variation start process is terminated, and when the second variation start command reception flag is set (S273; Y), the start The various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers “2-0” to “2-4” of the second special figure hold memory in the received command buffer 194A at the time of winning are higher by one buffer number. (S274). Note that the contents of the buffer number “2-0” are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift.

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

  After execution of S272 or S274, the effect control CPU 101 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (S275).

  Next, the display result of the effect symbol (stop symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) (S276). In this case, the CPU 101 for effect control determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol corresponding to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores the data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area To do.

  In this embodiment, when the received variation display result designation command is the second variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit A, the presentation control CPU 101, for example, has the three symbols “7” as the stop symbol. The combination of effect symbols (big hit symbol) arranged in the above is determined. When the received variation display result designation command is the third variation display result designation command corresponding to the probability variation big hit B, a plurality of combinations of odd symbols other than “7” (for example, “111”, “333”, “555”, “999”, etc.). In the case where the received variation display result designation command is the fourth variation display result designation command corresponding to the uncertain variation big hit, the effect control CPU 101, for example, of the effect design in which 3 symbols are arranged as even symbols in the stop design. The combination (big hit symbol) is determined. In addition, when the received variation display result designation command is the first variation display result designation command corresponding to the deviation, a combination of production symbols (outage symbol) in which the three symbols are irregular as the stop symbols is determined.

  In determining these stop symbols, the effect control CPU 101 extracts, for example, random numbers for determining stop symbols, and uses a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating the combination of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. Thus, the stop symbol of the production symbol may be determined. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating the combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value that matches the extracted random number.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 29 and determines whether or not to execute the notice effect in the variable display (S277). In this embodiment, in the notice effect determining process, only the character notice effect in which the character appears is determined as described later. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and these notice effects. As an example, it is possible to determine the execution of a notice effect other than the character notice effect, for example, a step-up notice in which the notice image changes step by step or a group notice in which a group of predetermined characters cross the display area. When determining these different aspects of the notice effect, the timing for starting the notice effect differs depending on the form of the notice effect, so the notice effect start waiting timer described later differs according to the form of the notice effect. What is necessary is just to set a period.

  In the notice effect determination process of the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the touch effect execution determination flag is set (S290). When the touch effect execution determination flag is not set (S290; N), the fluctuation display result and the fluctuation pattern are specified (S291). The fluctuation display result is a fluctuation for storing a fluctuation display result designation command for designating a fluctuation display result (outgoing, probability variation big hit A, probability variation big hit B, non-probable variation big hit) transmitted from the main board 31 at the start of fluctuation. It can be specified by the variable display result designation command stored in the display result designation command storage area. Further, as described above, the variation pattern can be specified by the variation pattern designation command stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area. In this embodiment, the target of the notice effect is big hit (probable big hit A, probable big hit B, non-probable big hit), super reach, and normal reach. Specifically, the fluctuation display result is big hit (probable big hit A Whether or not the probability variation big hit B, non-probable big hit is specified by the fluctuation display result designation command, and whether the fluctuation pattern is super reach or normal reach is specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command. It ’s fine.

  Then, the random number for determining the notice effect is extracted, and the presence / absence of the notice effect is determined and the type of the notice effect when it is executed are determined using the notice effect type determination table shown in FIG. 30 (S292).

  In the present embodiment, the announcement effect determination random number is a random number in the range of 1 to 100, and any value in the range of 1 to 100 is extracted. That is, the number of determination values of the random number for determining the notice effect is 100, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the range of the random number for determining the notice effect is appropriately determined. Just decide. A random number counter for determining the notice effect for generating the random number for determining the notice effect is set in a RAM (not shown), and the random number counter for determining the notice effect is updated every time the timer interrupts in the random number updating process. .

  In this embodiment, the notice effect A in which the character A appears and the notice effect B in which the character B appears can be executed as the notice effects.

  In the notice effect type determination table, as shown in FIG. 30, when the change display result is a big hit for each of “notice effect A”, “notice effect B”, and “no notice effect”, the change pattern When the fluctuation pattern is out of the normal reach and when the fluctuation pattern is out of the normal reach, different judgment values are assigned so that the number of judgment values shown in FIG.

  Specifically, in the case where the variable display result is a big hit, 25 determination values are assigned to “notice effect A”, 65 determination values are assigned to “notice effect B”, Ten determination values are assigned to “no notice effect”. When the variation pattern is out of super reach, 40 determination values are assigned to “notice effect A”, 40 determination values are assigned to “notice effect B”, and “notice Twenty determination values are assigned to “no effect”. When the variation pattern is out of normal reach, 60 determination values are assigned to “notice effect A”, 10 determination values are assigned to “notice effect B”, and “notice effect” Thirty determination values are assigned to “None”. When the variation pattern is non-reach, 10 determination values are assigned to “notice effect A”, 0 determination values are assigned to “notice effect B”, and “notice Ninety determination values are assigned to “no effect”.

  By assigning the determination value in this way, when a big hit is made in the variable display, the notice effect is easier to execute than when the super reach is lost or the normal reach is lost, and the “notice effect B” is displayed. It is easy to execute. Further, in the case where the super reach is lost, the “notice effect A” is easily executed. For cases where the normal reach is out of place or non-reach is out, “no notice effect” is more easily determined than in the case of a big hit or super reach out.

  As shown in FIG. 30, when the notice effect type determination table is set, when the big hit is made in the variable display, the super reach is out, the normal reach is out, and the non-reach is out. “Preliminary effect B” is set so as to be easily determined, and “notice effect B” is more likely to be determined when the super-reach is off than when other normal reach is off and non-reach is off. Is set to On the other hand, when the normal reach is lost in the variable display, the “notice effect A” is set to be more easily determined than when the big display is lost or the super reach is lost and the non-reach is lost. Yes. Furthermore, when non-reach is lost in the variable display, “no notice effect” is set to be more easily determined than in the case of a big hit in the variable display, super reach, or normal reach. Yes.

  By setting in this way, the big hit expectation is higher when the notice effect is executed than when the notice effect is not executed. Further, in the notice effect, the expectation degree of jackpot is higher when the notice effect B is executed than when the notice effect A is executed.

  The expectation level (reliability) of each notice effect is the probability that each notice effect will be a big hit, the probability that each notice effect will be a big hit, and each notice effect will be executed and lost. It is a numerical value divided by the sum of the probabilities.

  Returning to FIG. 29, in S293, it is determined whether or not execution of any of the notice effects is determined in S292, that is, whether “notice effect A” or “notice effect B” is determined. . Here, when neither of the “notice effect” or “notice effect B” has been determined, that is, when “not notice effect” is determined, the notice effect determining process is terminated. On the other hand, when either “notice effect A” or “notice effect B” is determined, the process proceeds to S294, and the determined type of the notice effect is stored in a predetermined area of a RAM (not shown). Then, the process proceeds to S295, a notice effect execution determination flag is set (S295), a chance-up image determination random number is extracted as a determination value from a random circuit (not shown), and the variation display result specified in S291, Using the chance-up image determination table shown in FIG. 31, it is determined whether or not the chance-up image is displayed on the sub liquid crystal during the notice effect and the type of the chance-up image to be displayed (S296).

  In the chance-up image determination table shown in FIG. 31, 20 determination values for “image A” out of 100 determination values that can be extracted as random numbers for chance-up image determination when the variable display result is a big hit. Is set, 80 determination values are set for “image B”, and 0 determination values are set for “no chance up”.

  Also, when the variable display result is out of super reach, 40 determination values are set for “image A” out of 100 determination values that can be extracted as random numbers for determining a chance-up image, and “image B 40 determination values are set, and 20 determination values are set to “No chance up”.

  Further, when the fluctuation display result is out of normal reach, among the 100 determination values that can be extracted as the random numbers for determining the chance-up image, 30 determination values are set for “image A”, and “image B”. Ten determination values are set for “No Chance Up”, and 60 determination values are set for “No Chance Up”.

  In addition, when the variation display result is out of reach, 0 determination values are set for “image A” out of 100 determination values that can be extracted as random numbers for determining the chance-up image, and “image B "0" is set to "", and 100 determination values are set to "No chance up".

  By assigning the judgment value in this way, when the big hit is made in the variable display, it is easier to execute the chance-up image display than when the super reach is lost, the normal reach is lost, and the non-reach is lost. The “notice effect B” is easily executed. Further, in the case where the super reach is lost, the “notice effect A” is easily executed. For cases where the normal reach is out of place or non-reach is out, “no notice effect” is more easily determined than in the case of a big hit or super reach out.

  Since the chance-up image determination table is set as shown in FIG. 31, when a big hit is made in the variable display, the super reach is out, the normal reach is out, and the non-reach is out. “Preliminary effect B” is set so as to be easily determined, and in the case where the super-reach is out of place, the “notice effect A” is more easily determined than in the case where other normal reach is out and non-reach is out. Is set to On the other hand, when there is a deviation from normal reach in the variable display, “no chance up image” is determined to be cheaper than when a big hit or a super reach is lost in the variable display. Further, when there is a non-reach in the variable display, “no chance up” is uniquely determined.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, when the chance-up image is displayed, the expectation degree for jackpot is higher than when the chance-up image is not displayed. Further, in the chance-up image, the big hit expectation is higher when the image B is displayed than when the image A is displayed.

  After execution of S296, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the display of the chance-up image has been determined in S296 (S297). If the display of the chance-up image has not been determined (S297; N), the notice effect determination process is terminated. If the display of the chance-up image has been determined (S297; Y), the determined chance-up image is displayed. Is stored (image A or image B), and the notice effect determination process is terminated (S298).

  If the touch effect execution determination flag is set (S290; Y), the touch effect execution determination flag is cleared and the notice effect type is stored as the touch effect (S299a). Then, the touch effect execution determination flag is cleared, the notice effect execution determination flag is set, and the notification effect determination process is terminated (S299b).

  Returning to FIG. 28, after the notice effect determination process of S277, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the notice effect execution determination flag is set in S278, that is, “notice effect A” in the notice effect determination process of S277, It is determined whether or not execution of any one of the “notification effect B” notification effects or touch effects is determined.

  When the notice effect execution determination flag is set, the process proceeds to S279, where the value for the period until the notice effect start is set as the period until the notice effect start in the notice effect start waiting timer (S279). The execution decision flag is cleared (S280), and the process proceeds to S281. On the other hand, if the notice effect execution determination flag is not set, the process proceeds to S281 without going through S279.

  In S281, the effect control CPU 101 selects an effect control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S282).

  The process table includes display control execution data for controlling the display of the effect display device 9 and the sub liquid crystal, lamp control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, and control of sound output from the speakers 27L and 27R. Sound control execution data and the like are arranged in time series in association with each process data n (No. 1 to N).

  Next, the production control CPU 101 performs the production device (the production display device 9 as the production component, the sub liquid crystal, the production) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1). Control of various lamps as parts for the display, speakers 27L and 27R as parts for production, and operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (S283). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the audio output board 70 in order to output audio from the speakers 27L and 27R.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect pattern to be displayed in a change pattern corresponding to the change pattern designation command in a one-to-one manner. However, the effect control CPU 101 controls the change pattern designation. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the command.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern designation command is set in the variation time timer (S284). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (S285). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 101 writes the image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right effect symbols in the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the image data in which the VDP 109 is written in the VRAM. Is output to the effect display device 9, and the effect display device 9 displays an image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing the change in effect design. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75) (S286).

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation process (S75) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol variation processing, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer by 1 (S301, S302, S303). Also, the effect control CPU 101 has a notice effect start wait timer set (determined to perform the notice effect) or a notice effect executing flag is set (the notice effect is being executed). If yes (S304; Y), the notice effect processing shown in FIG. 33 is executed (S305). If neither the notice effect start waiting timer nor the notice effect executing flag is set, the process proceeds to S306 without performing the notice effect process of S305.

  In S306, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has expired, the process data is switched (S307). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (S308). Further, based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, and the like set next, an effect device (effect display device 9 as an effect part, sub liquid crystal, various lamps as an effect part) And the control state with respect to the speakers 27L and 27R as operation parts and the operation units (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.) is changed (S309).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation control timer has expired (S310). When the variation control timer has timed out (S310; Y), the effect control CPU 101 displays the next display screen of effect symbols in the middle left and right (displayed 30 ms after the previous effect symbol display switching time). Image data of the power screen) is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (S311). In this way, in the effect display device 9, effect pattern variation control is realized. The VDP 109 outputs to the effect display device 9 a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined region such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table. As such, the effect display device 9 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect symbol in the variation of the effect symbol. Further, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (S312).

  Further, when the process timer has not timed out (S306; N), when the variation control timer has not timed out (S310; N), after execution of S312, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the variation time timer has timed out. It is confirmed whether or not (S313). If the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76) (S315). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S314; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol variation stop processing ( The value is updated according to S76) (S315). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control for stopping variation.For example, a variation pattern designation command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is used. Even in the case of reception, the variation of the effect symbol can be terminated when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol is finished).

  In the process table used for the variation control of the effect symbol, process data during the effect symbol variation display is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the production symbol variation time. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n expires in the process of S306, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, etc.), and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table is completed. To do.

  33, 34, and 35 are flowcharts showing an example of the notice effect process. In the notice effect process, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the notice effect executing flag is set, that is, whether or not the notice effect is started (S321).

  When the notice effect executing flag is not set (S321; N), in S322, the effect control CPU 101 decrements the value of the notice effect start wait timer by -1. The notice effect start waiting timer is set in the selection of the process table when it is decided to perform the notice effect in the effect symbol variation start process. If the notice effect start waiting timer has not timed out (S323; N), the process is terminated. If the notice effect start wait timer has timed out, that is, if it is the start timing of the notice effect (S323; Y), the process proceeds to S324.

  In S324, the effect control CPU 101 sets a notice effect executing flag indicating that the notice effect is being executed. Further, a value corresponding to the notice effect period corresponding to the notice effect is set in the notice effect period timer (S325).

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 reads and sets the notice effect process table corresponding to the notice effect to be executed (the notice effect A, the notice effect B, or the touch effect) (S326), and then in the process data 1 of the selected process table. The notice effect process timer is started (S327). In this embodiment, a notice effect process table corresponding to all combinations of the notice effects (notice effect A, notice effect B, touch effect) is stored in a ROM (not shown) in advance.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 performs the production device (production component as production component) according to the contents of the first process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, etc.) of the set notice production process table. The control of the effect display device 9, the sub liquid crystal, the decoration LED 25 as the effect part, and the speakers 27L and 27R as the effect parts is started (S328).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 starts displaying the common image of the notice effect to be executed (the notice effect A, the notice effect B or the touch effect) on the effect display device 9 and the sub liquid crystal (S328a), and the notice type of the notice effect. It is determined whether or not it is a touch effect (S328b). The common image in this embodiment is different only in size between the image displayed on the effect display device 9 and the image displayed on the sub liquid crystal, and the aspect ratio and the displayed content (displayed content) are the same image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the common image includes an image displayed on the effect display device 9 and an image displayed on the sub liquid crystal. In addition to the same images, similar images having different sizes or display contents are also included.

  When the notice type of the notice effect is the notice effect A or the notice effect B (S328b; N), the notice effect process is ended, and when the notice type of the notice effect is the touch effect (S328b; Y), the effect display In the lower part of the device 9, display of the concealment image that conceals the display mode of the on-hold storage display displayed in the first on-hold storage display area 18c and the second on-hold storage display area 18d is started (S328c), and the continuous touch period It is determined whether or not the timer value is 0 (S328d). When the value of the continuous touch period timer is 0 (S328d; Y), the effect control CPU 101 clears the continuous touch period timer and the effect operation data and ends the notice effect process (S328e). If the value of the timer is not 0 (S328d; N), the notice effect process is terminated without executing S328e.

  If the notice effect execution flag is set (S321; Y), the touch effect result process table for displaying the operation result of the touch panel by the player in the touch effect on the effect display device 9 and the sub liquid crystal is displayed. It is determined whether it is being executed (329a). When the touch effect result process table is not being executed (S329a; N), the notice effect process timer for changing the process of the notice effect and the notice effect period timer for timing the end of the notice effect period are each subtracted by one. (S329b, 330), it is determined whether the notice effect period timer has timed out (S331).

  When the notice effect period timer has not timed out (S331; N), the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the notice effect process timer has expired (S332). If the notice effect process timer has timed out (S332; Y), the notice effect process data of the notice effect is switched (S333). In other words, the process timer is started again by setting the next-notice effect process timer setting value set in the notice effect process table in the process timer (S334). In addition, based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data, etc. included in the next notice effect process data set next, the effect device (effect display as an effect part) The control state for the device 9, the sub liquid crystal, the various lamps as effect parts and the speakers 27L, 27R as effect parts is changed (S334a), and the notice effect process is terminated.

  If the notice effect process timer has not timed out (S332; N), it is based on display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control execution data, etc. included in the notice effect process data being executed. The control state for the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect part, the sub liquid crystal, the various lamps as the effect part, and the speakers 27L, 27R as the effect part) is changed (S335), and the advance notice is announced. It is determined whether or not the type is a touch effect (S335a).

When the notice type of the notice effect is the notice effect A or the notice effect B (S335a; N), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the chance-up image (image A or image B) is stored ( S335b). If there is no chance-up image stored (S335b; N), the notice effect processing ends, and if there is a chance-up image storage (S335b; Y), whether or not it is the display start timing of the chance-up image. Is determined (S335c).
When it is the display start timing of the chance-up image (S335c; Y), the display of the stored chance-up image is started on the sub liquid crystal (S335d), and the notice effect processing is ended. If it is not the display start timing of the chance-up image (S335c; N), it is determined whether it is the display end timing of the chance-up image (S335e). When it is not the display end timing of the chance-up image (S335e; N), the notice effect processing ends, and when it is the display end timing of the chance-up image (S335e; N), the chance-up image being executed on the sub liquid crystal is displayed. The display is terminated and the notice effect processing is terminated (S335f).

  If the notice effect period timer has timed out (S331; Y), the notice effect execution flag is cleared (S336), and the display of the common image being displayed on the effect display device 9 and the sub liquid crystal is terminated. (S337). Then, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the notice type of the executed notice effect is a touch effect (S338). When the notice type of the executed notice effect is the notice effect A or the notice effect B (S338; N), the notice effect process is terminated, and when the notice type of the executed notice effect is the touch effect (S338; Y). ) Ending the display of the concealed image ends the concealment of the first on-hold storage display area 18c and the second on-hold storage display area 18d (S339), clears the storage of the effect operation data, and performs the notice effect processing. The process ends (S340).

  When the notice type of the notice effect is a touch effect (S335a; Y), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not effect operation data is stored (S341). When there is no storage of effect operation data (S341; N), the notice effect processing is terminated, and when operation operation data is stored (S341; Y), the specified coordinates (coordinates) in the operation data for effect are displayed. The final hold display flag of the entry corresponding to (position) is set to the hold display flag (S342), and the running process timer is stopped (S343). Then, the effect control CPU 101 switches the process table to be executed to the touch effect result process table corresponding to the effect operation data (S344), and starts the touch effect result process timer (S345).

  In this embodiment, in step S342, the effect control CPU 101 sets the last hold display flag of the entry corresponding to the specified coordinates (coordinate position) in the effect operation data to the hold display flag, so that the next hold display is performed. The display mode of the pending storage display of the entry in which the final pending display flag is set in the pending display flag is updated to a special mode (in this embodiment, ◇ or ☆) when the update process S264 or S268 is executed. At that time, the reserved memory display is concealed by the concealed image, so that it is impossible for the player to see the reserved memory display whose display mode has changed.

  After execution of S345, the effect control CPU 101 performs the effect device (effect parts) according to the contents of the first process data (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, etc.) of the touch effect result process table. Control of the effect display device 9, the sub liquid crystal, the decoration LED 25 as the effect parts, and the speakers 27L and 27R as the effect parts is started (S346). Also, the display of the common image during the touch effect on the sub-liquid crystal and the effect display device 9 started in S328a is terminated, and the display of the common image of the touch effect result on the effect display device 9 and the sub liquid crystal is newly started (S347). The notice effect processing is finished.

  When the touch effect result process table is being executed (S329a; Y), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from each of the touch effect result process timer and the touch effect period timer (S361, S362), and the touch effect period timer. It is determined whether or not the timer has expired (S363). If the touch effect period timer has timed out (S363; Y), the process proceeds to S336, and if the touch effect period timer has not timed out (S363; N), has the touch effect result process timer been timerd? It is determined whether or not (S364).

  If the touch effect result process timer has not timed out (S364; N), the process proceeds to S369. If the touch effect result process timer has timed out (S364; Y), the effect control CPU 101 executes. It is determined whether or not the touch effect result process data being performed is the last touch effect result process data (S365). If the executed touch effect result process data is the last touch effect result process data (S365; Y), the process proceeds to S336, and the executed touch effect result process data must be the last touch effect result process data. If (S365; N), the touch effect result process data is switched (S367). That is, by setting the next set touch effect result process timer value in the touch effect result process table in the process timer, the next touch effect result process timer is started again, and the process proceeds to S369 (S368).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect device (effect component) based on display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, and the like included in the next set touch effect result process data. Is changed, and the notice effect processing is terminated (S369).

  As described above, when the touch effect is executed in the notice effect processing in the present embodiment, the display mode of the hold storage display corresponding to the position operated on the touch panel is changed to the final hold display flag when the player operates the touch panel. Although the display mode changes to the display mode corresponding to the value of the player, the display mode of the hold storage display is exemplified when the player does not operate the touch panel. It is not limited, and even when the player does not operate the touch panel in the touch effect, at the end of the change of the effect symbol or at a specific timing after the end of the touch effect such as the shift timing of the hold storage display The display mode of the hold storage display may be changed to a display mode corresponding to the value of the final hold display flag.

Next, the display mode in the effect display device 9 and the sub liquid crystal in the touch effect will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 36 (A), when a new start prize is generated during the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9, the touch effect is displayed as shown in the hold display notice effect determination process of FIG. Decide whether to run or not. When it is determined that the touch effect is to be executed, the hold memory display in the start winning is displayed in a normal display mode (white circle in this embodiment) in the first hold memory display area 18c or the second hold memory display area 18d. Is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 36 (B) and 36 (C), the effect design being executed is derived and displayed in a combination indicating a deviation and is displayed in the first reserved memory display area 18c or the second reserved memory display area 18d. When the change display of the next effect symbol is started after the displayed hold memory display is shifted, as shown in FIGS. 36 (D) and 36 (E), in the effect display device 9 and the sub liquid crystal, The image of the enemy characters of the number of reserved memory displayed in the reserved memory display area on the side where the reserved memory display determined to execute the touch effect is displayed as a common image, and the touch effect is started. For example, as shown in FIG. 36 (D) and FIG. 36 (E), the number of hold storage displays displayed in the first hold storage display area 18c where the hold storage display determined to execute the touch effect is displayed. In the case of three, on the effect display device 9 and the sub liquid crystal, a total of three enemy character images are displayed in the order of the hold storage display of the hold storage in which the variable display is executed from the right to the left of the display screen. Further, below the enemy characters in the effect display device 9 and the sub liquid crystal, a message is displayed to instruct the player to operate (touch) the touch panel to defeat any enemy character.

  At this time, the enemy characters displayed on the effect display device 9 and the sub liquid crystal are displayed in correspondence with the on-hold storage display displayed on the first on-hold storage display area 18c. Specifically, in the example shown in FIGS. 36D and 36E, the enemy character displayed on the right side of the effect display device 9 and the sub liquid crystal is displayed on the right side of the first reserved storage display area 18c. The enemy character displayed in the center of the effect display device 9 and the sub liquid crystal is displayed in correspondence with the first hold storage display (the hold storage display of the hold storage digested in the next variation display). The enemy character displayed on the left side of the effect display device 9 and the sub liquid crystal is displayed in correspondence with the second reserved memory display displayed in the first reserved memory display area 18c. It is displayed corresponding to the third reserved storage display displayed on the left of 18c. That is, the enemy character displayed on the right side of the effect display device 9 and the sub liquid crystal is the first reserved memory display, the enemy character displayed in the center of the effect display device 9 and the sub liquid crystal is the second reserved memory display, The enemy character displayed on the left side of the effect display device 9 and the sub liquid crystal is displayed in a one-to-one relationship on the third reserved storage display.

  At this time, display of the concealed image is started so as to conceal the display mode of the on-hold storage display being displayed in the on-hold storage display area on the side where the on-hold storage display determined to execute the touch effect is displayed. .

  Although not specifically illustrated, when the hold memory display area where the hold memory display determined to execute the touch effect is displayed is the second hold memory display area 18d, the display screen is contrary to the present embodiment. The images of the enemy characters may be displayed in the order of the hold storage display of the hold storage where the variable display is executed from left to right.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 37A and 37H, when the player selects an enemy character to be defeated by operating (touching) the touch panel, the sub liquid crystal corresponding to the position where the player has operated the touch panel is selected. The effect image is displayed at the position at. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 21B and 21C, the effect image displayed on the sub liquid crystal displays whether or not the display result of the variable display being executed is a big hit, and changes in the reserved storage. Depending on whether or not the display result is a big hit, it is displayed in a color of “white”, “blue”, or “red” at a different rate (in FIG. Display effect image).

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 37A and 37H, when the player selects an enemy character to be knocked down by operating (touching) the touch panel, the common display displayed on the effect display device 9 and the sub liquid crystal display. The image is switched to an image in which the enemy character selected by the player is defeated as a touch effect result.

  At this time, the final hold display flag of the hold storage entry (entry command buffer entry command entry shown in FIG. 9) corresponding to the enemy character selected by the player operating the touch panel is “1” or “2”. If this is the case, by setting the value of the final hold display flag as the value of the hold display flag of the entry, the display mode of the hold storage display is changed to a special mode (in this embodiment, when the next hold display update process is executed). ◇ or ☆). At this point, the reserved storage display is hidden by the concealed image, and therefore it is impossible for the player to visually recognize the reserved storage display whose display mode has changed.

  In the case where the final hold display flag of the entry in the hold storage (entry in the start winning reception command buffer shown in FIG. 9) corresponding to the enemy character selected by operating the touch panel by the player is “0”, Since the final hold display flag “0” is reset to the hold display flag that is already set to “0”, the display mode of the hold storage display changes when the next hold display update process is executed. There is no such thing.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 37 (I), in this embodiment, when the player selects an enemy character to be defeated by operating (touching) the touch panel once during the touch effect, the second and subsequent games during the touch effect are displayed. When the player operates the touch panel, the effect image is displayed at the position on the sub liquid crystal corresponding to the position at which the player operated the touch panel, but it becomes impossible to select the enemy character to be newly defeated.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37 (I), after the player selects an enemy character to be defeated by operating (touching) the touch panel once during the touch effect, the second and subsequent times during the touch effect are selected. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the player operates the touch panel once during the touch effect (touch). After selecting the enemy character to be defeated, the effect image is also executed even if the player's touch panel operation is executed for the second time or later during the fluctuation display in which the touch effect is executed or during the execution period of the touch effect. You may not make it.

  In addition, concealment in a present Example points out the state which makes the display aspect of a pending | holding memory display invisible to a player. For this reason, in this embodiment, the display mode of the hold storage display is made invisible to the player by displaying the concealment image during the execution of the touch effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, For example, a shutter that is movable between the front position of the first hold storage display area 18c and the second hold storage display area 18d and the retreat position such as the left and right or the lower side of the effect display device 9 is provided, and at the time of executing the touch effect By moving the shutter from the retracted position to a position ahead of the first hold memory display area 18c and the second hold memory display area 18d, the hold memory display is physically made invisible to the player. In addition, when the touch effect is executed, the first hold storage display area 18c and the second hold storage display area 18d may not be temporarily displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, even if the player operates the touch panel during the touch effect and the display mode of the hold memory display is changed, the display mode of the hold memory display is displayed until the display of the concealed image is finished. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the player operates the touch panel during the touch production, the reserved memory corresponding to the operation is illustrated. By ending the concealment with the concealment image of the display, the player may be able to immediately determine that the display mode of the hold storage display has been changed by the operation of the touch panel.

  Then, when an image in which the enemy character is defeated by the player's touch panel operation is displayed, the display of the concealment image concealing the reserved storage display area is terminated as shown in FIG. The person can visually check whether the hold storage display has changed from the normal mode to the special mode by operating the touch panel.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 37 (C), when the display of the common image on the effect display device 9 and the sub liquid crystal ends, the touch effect ends, and the effect symbol is derived and displayed in a combination of out of play or jackpot. .

  Next, the display mode in the effect display device 9 and the sub liquid crystal in the notice effect A and the notice effect B will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 38 (A), when the start time of the notice effect A or the notice effect B is reached during the change display of the effect symbol, as shown in FIG. 38 (B), as the notice effect A or the notice effect B Then, the display of the image in which the teammate character and the enemy character battle each other on the effect display device 9 is started.

  During execution of the notice effect A or the notice effect B, as shown in FIGS. 38C and 38G, the same display (display of a common image) is executed on the effect display device 9 and the sub liquid crystal. On the other hand, when the display of the chance-up image is determined, the chance-up image is displayed on the sub-liquid crystal so as to be superimposed on the front image.

  As a chance-up image to be displayed on the sub liquid crystal, either the image A or the image B is displayed at a different rate depending on whether or not the display result of the variable display being executed is a big hit. In FIG. 38 (G), as an image B having a higher jackpot expectation than the image A, a chance-up character and a character “Gekiatsu!” Indicating that the jackpot expectation is high are displayed. )

  Then, after the display of the chance-up image on the sub liquid crystal, the teammate character defeats the enemy character, the display of the common image on the effect display device 9 and the sub liquid crystal ends, and the notice effect A or the notice effect B ends. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 38 (E), for example, a reach effect is executed in the effect display device 9, and the effect symbols are derived and displayed in a combination of out of game or jackpot.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, even if the player executes the first operation and the second operation in the touch effect while the continuous touch period timer is running, both operations are supported. Since the notification is executed, it can be confirmed that the operation on the sub-liquid crystal 60 with a touch panel is normally received, and the touch effect is either one of the first operation and the second operation. Since the original touch effect is executed, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused when the touch effects are executed in an overlapping manner.

  In addition, based on the determination result of whether or not the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the mode of the effect image by the player performing an operation on the sub liquid crystal 60 with the touch panel becomes different. It can attract attention and improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, regardless of whether or not the variable display is being executed, the effect image is displayed by the player operating the touch panel, so that the player can normally accept the operation on the sub liquid crystal 60 with the touch panel. It can be confirmed whether or not it is displayed regardless of the variable display.

  Further, since the chance-up image is displayed only on either the effect display device 9 or the sub liquid crystal, it is possible to focus on which display device the chance-up image is displayed, so that the interest of the game is improved. Can do.

  Further, since the player can select the hold memory display displayed in the normal mode or the special mode from the hold memory display displayed on the effect display device 9, the player can participate in the game. Can be actively promoted, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with the sub liquid crystal 60 with a touch panel, and the operation of the touch panel on the sub liquid crystal 60 with the touch panel of the player is accepted, thereby setting the display mode of the hold storage display to the final hold display flag. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with operation means for accepting an operation by a player other than the touch panel. The display mode of the hold storage display may be changed according to the operation received from the person. Specifically, an infrared light emitting portion that radiates to the pachinko gaming machine 1 so as to spread toward the player-side area in front of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a pattern infrared emitted from the infrared light emitting portion. An infrared imaging unit that performs imaging using light is provided, and a player and each body part of the player included in the captured image are extracted from the image of the player captured by the infrared imaging unit. Depending on the value set in the final hold display flag according to the distance and position to these players and each body part by specifying the distance and position to these players and each body part The reserved storage display to be changed to the display mode may be selected.

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with the effect display device 9 and the sub liquid crystal 60 with a touch panel, and when the touch effect is executed, the effect display device 9 is operated by operating the touch panel of the sub liquid crystal 60 with a touch panel. Although the form which changes the display mode of the hold storage display currently displayed was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, For example, the glass of the glass door frame 2 provided in the front of the production | presentation display apparatus 9 By using the board as a touch panel, the display mode of the hold storage display may be changed by operating a touch panel provided in front of the effect display device 9 at the time of the touch effect. When the touch panel is provided in front of the effect display device 9 as described above, the enemy character corresponding to each hold storage display is displayed on the effect display device 9, and the hold character display is displayed by selecting the enemy character. Instead of changing the mode, the player directly changes the display mode of the hold memory display by operating the position corresponding to each hold memory display on the touch panel (for example, the front position of each hold memory display on the touch panel). Anyway. In addition, when the player directly changes the display mode of the hold storage display by operating the position corresponding to each hold storage display on the touch panel, the first hold storage display area and the second hold display are displayed on the sub liquid crystal. A storage display area may be provided, and the storage storage display may be performed on the sub liquid crystal in the first storage storage display area and the second storage storage display area.

Moreover, in the said Example, when the player operated the touch panel several times at the time of executing the touch effect, only the first touch panel operation was reflected in the touch effect result, but the present invention is limited to this. In the case where the player operates the touch panel a plurality of times during the execution of the touch effect, only one of the second and subsequent touch panel operations may be reflected in the touch effect result.

  Further, in the embodiment, when the player operates the touch panel, the effect image is displayed at the position of the sub liquid crystal corresponding to the position where the player operated the touch panel, so that the position operated by the player on the touch panel is displayed. Although the form which can be specified is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sound output by different sound volume or melody from the speakers 27L and 27R corresponding to the position where the player operates the touch panel, or the decoration LED 25 By executing light emission with different colors and light emission patterns, it is possible to specify the position operated by the player on the touch panel by the sound output from the speakers 27L and 27R and the light output from the decoration LED 25.

  Further, in the embodiment, when the player operates the touch panel, the effect image is displayed at the position of the sub liquid crystal corresponding to the position where the player operated the touch panel, so that the position operated by the player on the touch panel is displayed. Although the form which made it possible to specify was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, The touch panel was operated regardless of the position where the player operated the touch panel by the player operating the touch panel. May be notified by other effect devices such as effect image display on the sub liquid crystal, sound output from the speakers 27L and 27R, and light output from the decoration LED 25.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which changes the display mode of a pending | holding memory | storage table | surface by the player operating a touch panel in a touch effect is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, A touch When the player operates the touch panel in the production, the image display on the production display device 9 and the sub liquid crystal, the sound output from the speakers 27L and 27R, the light output from the decoration LED 25, and the like are executed as an effect suggesting the expected degree of jackpot. You may do it.

  Moreover, in the said Example, the display aspect of a pending | holding memory table is changed by operation of a player's touch panel, and the jackpot expectation degree of the pending | holding memory in which the variable display is not started by the display aspect of this pending | holding memory display is shown. The form of the effect that is suggested is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the touch effect is executed as an effect that suggests a big hit expectation that the change display result of the running change display is a big hit You may make it do. Thus, when performing a touch effect as an effect that suggests a big hit expectation that the change display result of the variable display being executed is a big hit, for example, the chance-up images exemplified as the notice effect A and the notice effect B, What is necessary is just to make it display on the effect display apparatus 9 or a sub liquid crystal by a player operating a touch panel.

  Further, in the embodiment, the color of the effect image displayed on the sub liquid crystal by the player operating the touch panel, whether the variation display result of the variation display being executed is a big hit, Depending on whether or not there is a reserved memory to be determined, an example of determining from “white”, “blue”, and “red” at different ratios is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this and is being executed. The size and shape of the effect image may be determined at different ratios depending on whether or not the variable display result of the variable display is a big hit and whether or not there is a big hit in the hold memory.

  Moreover, in the said Example, when execution of a touch effect was determined, the form which does not determine execution of the notice effect A and the notice effect B in the same fluctuation display was illustrated, However, This invention is limited to this Instead, even when the execution of the touch effect is determined, the execution of the notice effect A or the notice effect B may be determined in the same variable display. When the touch effect and the notice effect A or the notice effect B are executed in the same variable display as described above, a process table that is selected in advance when the touch effect is executed and a process that is selected when the notice effect A and the notice effect B are executed. The table may be set so that the execution periods of the touch effect, the notice effect A, and the notice effect B do not overlap.

  Moreover, in the said Example, while performing the notice effect A and the notice effect B, while displaying the common image in the effect display apparatus 9 and a sub liquid crystal, the form which displays a chance up image only on a sub liquid crystal was illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the chance-up image may be displayed only on the effect display device 9 and may be displayed on both the effect display device 9 and the sub liquid crystal similarly to the common image. Anyway. In addition, although the chance up image of a present Example has illustrated the form automatically displayed on a sub liquid crystal if it is during the display period of a chance up image, this invention is not limited to this, For example, the chance-up image may be displayed by the player operating the touch panel during the notice effect A and the notice effect B.

  Moreover, in the said Example, as an example which changes the display mode of the hold memory display based on the position of the touch panel which the player operated in the touch effect to a special mode, the enemy character which the player defeats by operating the touch panel in the touch effect The display mode of the hold storage display corresponding to the selected enemy character is changed to the display mode corresponding to the value set in the final hold display flag, but the present invention is not limited to this. The display mode of the hold storage display may be changed to a special mode regardless of the position of the touch panel operated by the player in the touch effect. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIGS. 36 (D) and 36 (E) in the embodiment, three hold storage displays are displayed in the first hold storage display area 18c, and the effect display device 9 And if there are a total of 3 enemy characters on the left, center and right side of the sub liquid crystal, the number of the enemy characters on the left is selected (touched) by operating the touch panel. Alternatively, the final hold display flag of all entries in the start winning reception command buffer 194A may be set to the hold display flag of each entry.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which performs the touch effect which changes the display mode of a hold memory display was illustrated as an effect that a player operates a touch panel, this invention is not limited to this, For example, The effect type of the effect that can be executed by the change display is displayed on the sub liquid crystal during the effect symbol change display, and the player operates the touch panel to select one effect type. These effects may be executed on the effect display device 9.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which performs the touch effect which changes the display mode of a hold memory display was illustrated as an effect that a player operates a touch panel, this invention is not limited to this, For example, The player's touch panel displays a plurality of enemy characters on the sub-liquid crystal display during the change of the design symbol, and instructs the player to defeat these enemy characters by operating the touch panel. Depending on the number of enemy characters defeated as an operation result, the ratio of reach or jackpot may be suggested.

  In the above embodiment, the enemy character to be defeated by operating the touch panel in the touch effect is selected, and the display mode of the hold storage display corresponding to the selected enemy character is set to the final hold display flag. The mode of changing to the display mode according to the value is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the jackpot expectation degree of the stored storage display corresponding to the enemy character selected by the player in the touch effect is directly a number. (10%, 30%, 50%, etc.) may be indicated.

  Further, in the embodiment, the color of the effect image displayed on the sub liquid crystal by the player operating the touch panel, whether the variation display result of the variation display being executed is a big hit, However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the probability change may be changed. The color of the effect image may be determined from “white”, “blue”, and “red” at different ratios depending on whether or not the control is executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, as the big hit types, big hits (probability big hit A and probability variable big hit B) are executed after the big hit game is finished, and non-probable big hits where only the short time control is executed after the big hit game is finished. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a big hit (determined as a probable big hit C) in which only the probability variation control is executed after the big hit game is finished, and after the big hit game is finished. You may make it provide the big hit (it is set as the non-probable big hit B) etc. which are not performed in both probability variation control and time-shortening control.

  In this way, when the probability variation big hit C in which only the probability variation control is executed after the big hit game ends and the non-probability big hit B in which neither the probability variation control nor the time reduction control is executed after the big hit game ends are provided, It is possible to make it difficult for the player to determine whether or not the game state is controlled to be in a probable state by making the display mode of the effect display device 9 during the game and after the end of the big hit game the same. When the probability variation big hit C and the non-probability big hit having the same number of rounds are provided as described above, the color of the effect image differs depending on whether or not the probability variation control is executed as described above. By determining from “white”, “blue”, and “red” in proportion, the gaming state may be suggested to the player by the color of the effect image.

  In the above embodiment, the effect image is displayed on the sub liquid crystal by the player operating the touch panel regardless of whether or not the effect symbol is being displayed and whether or not the big hit game is being played. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, the period during which the effect image is displayed on the sub liquid crystal by the operation of the player's touch panel is during the change of the production symbol, during the execution of the jackpot game, Only when the value of the effect control process flag is a value indicating a process other than the variation pattern reception waiting process.

  Moreover, in the said Example, since it determined whether operation of 1 touch panel was detected in the touch detection process, when operation of 2 or more touch panels is performed simultaneously, operation of these 2 or more touch panels is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the touch detection process, operations of two or more touch panels may be simultaneously detected. In addition, when it is possible to simultaneously detect two or more touch panel operations in the touch detection process in this way, even if the continuous touch period timer is 0, the touch panel is operated continuously by these two or more touch panel operations. It may be determined that

  Moreover, in the said Example, when it decided to perform a touch effect by generation | occurrence | production of a start winning prize, the form which performs a touch effect during the next fluctuation | variation display was illustrated, However, This invention is not limited to this. For example, on the basis of the number of reserved memories at the time of starting winning, it may be determined whether to execute the touch effect during the variable display based on any of the reserved memories including the reserved memory by the starting winning. By doing in this way, it becomes difficult for a player to distinguish the on-hold storage display in which the display mode changes according to the operation of the touch panel, and the interest in the touch effect can be improved.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the mode which displays a chance up image (image A or image B) at the time of execution of the notice effect A and the notice effect B is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, When it is determined that the chance-up image is displayed in the notice effect A and the notice effect B, the chance-up image is displayed at different ratios between the effect display device 9 and the sub liquid crystal based on whether or not the variable display result is a big hit. You may make it determine which to display.

In the above-described embodiments, “the ratio is different” is not limited to only the ratio that is different in the relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 40%: 60%. B = 100%: It is a concept that includes those with different ratios in a relationship such as 0% (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the present invention is not limited to this. The control microcomputer 560 is mounted on another lamp (for example, the audio output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35 shown in FIG. 3 or a circuit function mounted on the audio output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35. The effect control command may be transmitted to a sound / lamp board having a function by a circuit) and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to sound control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in this case, the production control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in response to the production control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment, and the audio output board 70 and the lamp driver board 35. Alternatively, display control can be performed according to a command received from the sound / lamp board.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of pseudo-ream, etc., one change is made when the change is started. Although the form which transmits a pattern command is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, You may make it notify the fluctuation pattern to the microcomputer 100 for effect control by two or more commands. . Specifically, in the case of notification by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slide effect, etc. before reaching (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. It may be. 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 addition, the configuration shown in the above embodiment is not limited to pachinko gaming machines but can be applied to various forms of gaming machines. For example, you may make it apply the structure shown in the said Example to the enclosed circulation type pachinko machine. In the enclosed circulation type pachinko machine, a predetermined number (for example, 50) of game balls used in the pachinko machine are enclosed in an enclosed area (for example, in a pachinko machine), and the game area provided in the pachinko machine In order to fire game balls through the game area, collect the game balls via the collection unit (for example, each winning opening, out port, foul ball return opening), and fire the collected game balls again into the game area In the enclosed area. In addition, in such a sealed circulation pachinko machine, when there is a prize at each prize opening, points corresponding to the number of prize balls are added to the card inserted in the card unit instead of the prize balls. Processing is performed.

  In the above embodiment, the form of the pachinko machine is exemplified as the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a medal is inserted to set a predetermined bet number. When a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation and the symbols are stopped according to the stop button operation by the player, when the combination of the stop symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player It is also possible to apply to a slot machine to be paid out. Specifically, the slot machine is provided with an effect display device and a sub liquid crystal with a touch panel, as in this embodiment. Then, as shown in FIGS. 36D and 36E, the common image is displayed on the effect display device and the sub liquid crystal during the change of the reel, and the winning expectation degree of the bonus according to the operation of the touch panel. It is only necessary to perform an effect that suggests a winning combination.

1 Pachinko machine 56 CPU
60 Sub-liquid crystal 101 with touch panel Production control CPU
151A First special figure storage unit 151B Second special figure storage unit 194A Received command buffer at start winning

Claims (3)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
A display device capable of accepting operations and displaying images;
An informing means for informing that the display device has accepted the operation;
A specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect based on the operation of the display device;
With
The specific effect executing means is
Wherein when receiving a first operation Oite a first position in which definitive display device performs a specific effect based on the first operation,
Wherein when receiving a second operating Oite a second position in which definitive display device performs a specific effect based on the second operation,
Wherein when receiving the second operation in the second position when the specific effect based on the first operation in the first position is being executed, without executing a specific effect based on the second operation,
The notification means includes
When the first operation is accepted in the display device, a notification based on the first operation is executed,
When the display device accepts the second operation, it performs a notification based on the second operation,
When the second operation is accepted when the specific effect based on the first operation is being executed, the notification based on the second operation is executed in addition to the notification based on the first operation. A gaming machine. It further comprises control means that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
The notification means can execute the notification in a second notification mode different from the first notification mode and the first notification mode,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the proportion controlled to the advantageous state differs depending on the first notification mode and the second notification mode. The display device includes a first display device and a second display device on which the specific effect is executed,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein an operation can be accepted in the second display device.

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