JP6227461B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a symbol variation game based on a determination result of hit determination.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, a symbol variation game is executed based on a determination result of hit determination whether or not it is a hit. In addition, in such pachinko machines, the main liquid crystal display device that can display various game effects including symbol variation games is separate from the main liquid crystal display device, and various game effects can be displayed. Some sub liquid crystal display devices are provided (for example, Patent Document 1). In the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the sub liquid crystal display device displays an effect indicating the degree of expectation by which the winning display result is derived in the symbol variation game by three levels of flames. It is improving.

JP 2011-87716 A

However, in a pachinko gaming machine equipped with such a plurality of display means, a player who has a display area having a display area different from the display area of the display means for displaying the symbol variation game is more effectively utilized, It is hoped to improve the interest of.

The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and the object thereof is display means having a display area different from the display area of the display means for displaying the symbol variation game. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a player with respect to a displayed game effect.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems includes a main display means that can display various game effects including a symbol variation game that is executed based on a determination result of whether or not it is a hit, and a display area of the main display means They have different display area from the various sub-display unit capable of displaying game effects of, and player-operable operating means, a plurality of types defining the representation embodiment of game effects to be displayed on the main display unit main Main effect mode control means for setting the main effect mode from the effect modes, and control for setting the sub effect mode from a plurality of types of sub- effect modes for determining the effect mode of the game effect displayed by the sub display means. includes a sub-presentation mode control means, the said sub-presentation mode control means, triggered by said operating means is operated, can change the main presentation mode And summarized in that it is possible to control to change without the sub-presentation mode.

With respect to the gaming machine, the sub-display means can execute a notification effect for notifying a winning expectation level, which is an expectation level in which a winning display result is derived in a pending symbol variation game. It is preferable that it differs depending on the sub production mode .

About the gaming machine, effect instruction means for outputting an instruction command for instructing execution of the game effect, effect control means for performing control for executing the game effect based on the instruction command output by the effect instruction means, The main display means and the sub display means can execute a demonstration effect during a period in which the symbol variation game is not performed, and the effect control means inputs a specific instruction command from the effect instruction means In response to this, it is preferable to perform control for causing the main display means and the sub display means to execute the demonstration effect .

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the interest of the player with respect to the game effect displayed on the display means which has a display area different from the display area of the display means which displays a symbol variation game can be improved.

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The front view which shows a game board typically. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The flowchart which shows a demonstration production start process. The flowchart which shows a mode change effect execution process. The timing chart which shows the display content of the main effect display apparatus and sub effect display apparatus when a mode change effect is performed.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a launch handle HD, and when the launch handle HD is rotated, a game ball is launched onto the game board YB. The pachinko gaming machine is provided with a first effect button BT1 and second effect buttons BT2a and BT2b that can be operated by the player. The second effect button BT2a is disposed on the left side of the first effect button BT1. The second effect button BT2b is disposed on the right side of the first effect button BT1. In the following description, the first effect button BT1 and the second effect buttons BT2a and BT2b may be collectively referred to as effect buttons. In the present embodiment, the production buttons BT1, BT2a, BT2b correspond to the operation means.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board YB is provided with a special symbol display device 11 having a plurality of light emitting portions. In this special symbol display device 11, a variation game (design variation game) is performed in which symbols (special symbols) are displayed in a varied manner. In the present embodiment, the variation game performed on the special symbol display device 11 corresponds to the special symbol variation game, and the special symbol display device 11 corresponds to a special symbol display unit capable of displaying the special symbol variation game. .

  In this embodiment, the special symbol display device 11 selects one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the winning lottery from a plurality of types of special symbols, and the selected special symbol is stopped by the end of the variable game. Is displayed. Note that the winning lottery can also be grasped as a winning determination as to whether or not the winning. The special symbol is classified into a winning symbol that can recognize a hit and a miss symbol that can recognize a loss. In addition, the winning symbol of this embodiment is a big hit symbol that can recognize the big hit. Therefore, the winning lottery (winning determination) of the present embodiment can also be grasped as a big winning lottery (big winning determination). When the jackpot symbol (the jackpot display result) is stopped and displayed, the player is given a jackpot game (advantageous game state).

  The game board YB is provided with a main effect display device 10 that displays an image separately from the special symbol display device 11. The main effect display device 10 as the main display means has an image display part GH1 as a display area for displaying an image, and can display various game effects related to the variable game in the image display part GH1. As various game effects, specifically, an ornamental symbol variation game using an ornamental symbol as an effect symbol different from the special symbol is performed. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol variation game corresponds to the effect symbol variation game.

  The main effect display device 10 is configured so that a plurality of types of decorative symbols can be displayed in a variable manner and stopped for each column. The main effect display device 10 is configured with a larger display area than the special symbol display device 11, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or miss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the main effect display device 10. When the symbols of all the columns that are stopped and displayed on the main effect display device 10 are of the same type, the jackpot to which the jackpot game is given can be recognized from the symbol combination. The symbol combination that can recognize this jackpot becomes a jackpot symbol combination by the decorative symbol. On the other hand, when the symbols of all the columns stopped and displayed on the main effect display device 10 are not the same type, it is possible to recognize a deviation from the symbol combination. The symbol combination that can recognize the deviation is a symbol combination of the detachment symbol (result of the loss display).

  Further, in this embodiment, in each column in the main effect display device 10, when a variable game is started, the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner along a predetermined change direction (vertical scroll direction). When the variable game starts (when the decorative symbols in each column start to change), in the main effect display device 10, the decorative symbol is viewed from the left side (left symbol) → right column (right symbol) → The display is stopped in the order of the middle row (middle symbol). When the left symbol and the right symbol that are stopped and displayed are of the same type, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination ([↓] indicates that the symbol is changing, such as [1 ↓ 1]). In the reach state, among the plurality of columns, the decorative symbols in the specific columns (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) are stopped and displayed as the same type, and the columns other than the specific columns (the middle column in the present embodiment) This is a state in which the decorative design of is variably displayed. The symbol combination that can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol. Further, in the present embodiment, after the start of the variable game, the left column that first stops the decorative symbols is the first stop display column, and the right column that next stops and displays the decorative symbols is the second stop display column. Finally, the middle row where the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed is the third stop display row.

  Moreover, the symbol combination according to the display result of the special symbol display device 11 is stopped and displayed on the main effect display device 10. More specifically, a special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11 corresponds to a symbol combination that is a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the main effect display device 10. For example, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11, the jackpot symbol combination is also stopped and displayed on the main effect display device 10. Further, when the special symbol display device 11 displays the off symbol in a stopped manner, the off symbol combination on the main effect display device 10 is also stopped and displayed. In addition, the symbol combination of the decoration symbol with respect to a special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and the symbol combination by one decoration symbol is selected from the symbol combinations by a some decoration symbol with respect to one special symbol. Therefore, the decorative symbol variation game of this embodiment corresponds to the symbol variation game executed based on the determination result of the jackpot determination.

  Further, the game board YB is provided with a sub-effect display device 25 having an image display unit GH2 for displaying an image, which is separate from the main effect display device 10. The sub effect display device 25 as the sub display means has an image display unit GH2 as a display area for displaying an image, and various game effects can be displayed on the image display unit GH2. In the sub-effect display device 25, the decorative design is not displayed unlike the main effect display device 10, but a display effect related to the variable game may be performed. In the present embodiment, the image display unit GH2 of the sub-effect display device 25 is a display area smaller than the image display unit GH1 of the main effect display device 10. In the present embodiment, the main effect display device 10 and the sub effect display device 25 correspond to effect display means.

  The game board YB is provided with a first start winning opening 13 as a start means capable of always entering a game ball. In addition, a first start opening sensor SE1 (see FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 13 is provided inside the first start winning opening 13. In the present embodiment, the game ball is detected by the first start port sensor SE1, whereby the start condition for the variable game can be satisfied. Further, in the present embodiment, the game ball is detected by the first start port sensor SE1, thereby satisfying a payout condition of the game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls.

  Further, the game board YB has a second start prize opening 15 as a starting means provided with an opening / closing member 14 (ordinary electric accessory) that opens and closes by the operation of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL2 (see FIG. 3). It is arranged. The second start winning opening 15 is normally closed with the opening / closing member 14 being closed. In a state in which the opening / closing member 14 is closed, the second start winning opening 15 is in a state where it is impossible to enter a ball (a state in which the ball is restricted). When a predetermined opening condition is satisfied, the opening / closing member 14 is opened for a predetermined opening time only a predetermined number of times. In a state where the opening / closing member 14 is opened, the second start winning opening 15 is in a state where it is possible to enter a ball (a state where the ball is allowed to enter).

  In addition, a second start opening sensor SE2 (see FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 15 is provided inside the second start winning opening 15. In the present embodiment, the game ball is detected by the second start port sensor SE2, whereby the start condition for the variable game can be satisfied. Further, in the present embodiment, the game ball is detected by the second start port sensor SE2, thereby satisfying a payout condition for the game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls.

  Further, the game board YB is provided with a big prize device 17 including a big prize opening door 16 that opens and closes the big prize opening 18 by the operation of the big prize solenoid SOL1 (see FIG. 3). In addition, the big winning device 17 is provided with a count sensor SE3 (see FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 18. In the present embodiment, the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3 of the big winning device 17, whereby the game ball payout condition as a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

  When the big hit game is awarded, the big prize opening door 16 is opened according to the kind of the big hit game given, the big prize opening 18 is opened, and the opening of the game ball is allowed by the opening. . For this reason, the player can obtain a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls. In this embodiment, the big hit game is advantageous to the player because a chance to win a large number of prize balls can be obtained. The jackpot game is given when the jackpot is determined by the internal lottery and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game.

  A hold display device 19 is disposed on the game board YB. The hold display device 19 indicates the number of variable games whose execution is put on hold. Specifically, the hold display device 19 has a variable game start condition established when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 15 while the execution condition of the variable game is satisfied. This indicates the number of variable games whose execution (start) has been suspended since they have not yet been established, so-called start-pending storage number (hereinafter, “pending storage number”).

  In addition, a normal symbol display device 21 is disposed on the game board YB. In the normal symbol display device 21, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter, “normal game”) based on a normal symbol for deriving a normal symbol by changing a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “normal symbols”). May be indicated).

  The player can recognize the normal hit or the normal deviation from the general map finally displayed in the general game (the display result derived in the general game). If the normal symbol stopped on the normal symbol display device 21 is a normal symbol, the normal symbol can be recognized. When the normal winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal winning game is given to the player. In addition, when the usual figure stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 21 is a symbol that is normally off, the normal symbol can be recognized from the usual figure.

  In addition, an operation gate 22 is disposed in the game board YB. The operation gate 22 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 (see FIG. 3) that detects a game ball that has entered (passed). In the present embodiment, the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE4, whereby the start condition for the usual game is established. The usual game is performed in order to derive a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing member 14 of the second start winning opening 15 is opened (whether a game ball can be inserted into the second starting winning opening 15). It is a production that is called. When the lottery result of the ordinary game is a normal win and a normal hit game is awarded, an opening condition for opening the opening / closing member 14 is established, the opening / closing member 14 is opened, and the game ball is placed in the second start prize. The ball can enter the mouth 15. That is, when a normal winning game is given, it becomes easy to enter the game ball into the second start winning opening 15 by opening the opening / closing member 14, and the player can easily acquire the starting condition and the prize ball of the variable game. You can get a chance.

  In the present embodiment, the first start winning opening 13 is disposed below the sub effect display device 25. For this reason, in this embodiment, the rolling of the left channel of the main effect display device 10 on the game board YB causes the game ball to roll more than the right channel of the main effect display device 10 on the game board YB. However, it becomes easy to enter the first start winning opening 13. On the other hand, on the right side of the main effect display device 10, an operation gate 22, a special winning device 17, and a second start winning port 15 are arranged in order from the top. For this reason, in this embodiment, rolling the right channel of the main effect display device 10 on the game board YB causes the game ball to roll rather than rolling the left channel of the main effect display device 10 on the game board YB. However, it becomes easy to enter the operation gate 22, the big winning device 17, and the second starting winning port 15.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function is provided. The probability variation function is a function that can give a probability variation state (probability variation state) in which the winning probability of the big hit lottery varies from a low probability to a high probability after the big hit game ends. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until a predetermined probability variation end condition is satisfied. The probability variation state can be an advantageous state for the player because the winning probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with a high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur.

  In the present embodiment, a function for shortening the variation time (hereinafter referred to as “variation”) is provided. The variable function is a function that can give a variable time shortening state (hereinafter, referred to as “variable state”) advantageous to the player after the big hit game ends. In the variable speed state, the fluctuation time of the usual game for deriving the lottery result of the normal winning lottery is shortened compared to when the variable speed state is not given (non-variable state). Also, in the variable state, the winning probability for the normal lottery is higher than that in the non-variable state. Further, in the variable speed state, when the normal winning lottery is won, the opening time of the opening / closing member 14 based on the fact that the single normal winning lottery has been won becomes longer than that in the non-changeable state. Also, during the variable state, the variation time of the variable game may be shortened compared to during the non-variable state, especially when the variation time of the variable game in which the off-line display result is stopped and displayed is shortened. There are many.

  In the present embodiment, the variable state is provided until a predetermined variable end condition is satisfied. The variable speed state can be advantageous for the player because the opening / closing member 14 operates favorably for the player and the rate of entry into the second start winning opening 15 per unit time is improved. From the above, in the variable speed state, a game entrance rate improvement state is provided in which the game ball entrance rate to the second start winning opening 15 is improved more than usual. It should be noted that the variable state can be imparted even during the probable state.

Next, the jackpot game in this embodiment will be described.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable game and the game is finished. When the big hit game starts, the opening time is set. And in this opening time, the opening effect which shows the start of a big hit game is performed. In addition, when the opening time ends, a round game in which the special winning opening 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit. During one round game, the big winning opening 18 is opened until the maximum number of game balls won or until a specified time elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. When all round games are finished, an ending time is set. Also, during this ending time, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed. When the ending time is over, the big hit game is over.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit game is determined from a plurality of types of big hit games, and the determined big hit game is given. Then, which of the big hit games among a plurality of types of big hit games is determined according to the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) that is determined when the big hit lottery is won.

Here, the specifications of so-called pachinko gaming machines, such as the winning probability of the jackpot lottery and the contents of the jackpot game will be described.
In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the big hit lottery is defined as 298/65536 in the non-probable variation state that is not the probability variation state, and 1492/65536 in the probability variation state. The number of payout prize balls when the first start port sensor SE1 or the second start port sensor SE2 detects a game ball is “3”, and the number of payout prize balls when the count sensor SE3 detects a game ball. “13” are defined respectively. “10 balls” is the maximum number of balls that can be entered in one round game, and the maximum opening time of the grand prize opening door 16 when there is no game ball of the maximum number of balls entered in one round game is “ "25 seconds" is defined respectively. The number of rounds in a single jackpot game is defined as “8” and “16” so as to correspond to the type of jackpot, and “8” with a probability of 70% and a probability of 30%. “16” is determined. In addition, “100 times” is defined as the upper limit number of variable games in which the probable state is continuously given after the end of the big hit game and the upper limit number of variable games in which the short state is continuously given after the end of the big hit game. Has been.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of effect modes that determine the effect mode of the game effect displayed on the sub effect display device 25. In each effect mode, some of the executable game effects are different. For this reason, in this embodiment, the effect aspect of the game effect displayed on the sub effect display device 25 is varied by controlling the sub effect display device 25 in any effect mode. In each effect mode, the display contents (for example, a background image) of the sub effect display device 25 are different, and the player can recognize the effect mode being executed from the display contents of the sub effect display device 25. . The production mode of the present embodiment includes two types of production modes: a first production mode and a second production mode in which a game production can be displayed in a production mode different from the first production mode.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the sub effect display device 25 is configured to be able to execute a mode change effect that can change (select) the effect mode. In the mode change effect of the present embodiment, the image display unit GH2 of the sub-effect display device 25 is divided into two parts, information that can recognize the first effect mode is displayed in one display area, and the other display area. Is executed in such a manner that information capable of recognizing the second effect mode is displayed. Information that can recognize the effect mode is, for example, characters such as “OO mode”, a background image displayed on the sub effect display device 25 in each effect mode, and the like. In the mode change effect, information corresponding to the currently controlled effect mode is displayed brighter than information corresponding to an effect mode other than the currently controlled effect mode. Therefore, in the mode change effect, the player can recognize the currently controlled effect mode from the display content of the sub effect display device 25. In the mode change effect, the effect mode to be controlled can be changed (selected) by operating the effect buttons BT1, BT2a, BT2b.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the sub-effect display device 25 can display a hold image HG indicating the hold variation game in association with the hold variation game. is there. In the present embodiment, the reserved image HG is displayed as a white reserved image simulating a white sphere. Note that the display mode of the hold image HG may be changed in a hold change effect described later.

  In the sub-effect display device 25, hold display areas GH2a to GH2d are set as display areas for displaying the hold image HG indicating the on-hold variable game. The hold display area GH2a is an area for displaying a hold image HG indicating a variation game that is held first. The hold display area GH2a is also a display area associated with the hold storage number “1”. The hold display area GH2b is an area for displaying a hold image HG indicating the second oldest holding variable game. The hold display area GH2b is also a display area associated with the hold storage number “2”. The hold display area GH2c is an area for displaying a hold image HG indicating the third oldest variable game held. The hold display area GH2c is also a display area associated with the hold storage number “3”. The hold display area GH2d is an area for displaying a hold image HG indicating the fourth oldest variable game held. The hold display area GH2d is also a display area associated with the hold storage number “4”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the sub effect display device 25 can display a hold change effect as a notification effect for notifying a big hit expectation degree indicating an expectation degree in which a big hit display result is derived in a variable game. It is configured. The hold change effect is a notification effect for notifying the big hit expectation degree in the variable game on hold.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of three stages from the first effect stage to the third effect stage are set as display modes of the reserved image HG. In the present embodiment, the white reserved image corresponds to the first effect stage. In the present embodiment, the green reserved image simulating a green sphere corresponds to the second effect stage, and the red reserved image simulating a red sphere corresponds to the third effect stage. In the hold change effect, the display mode of the hold image HG displayed in each of the hold display areas GH2a to GH2d is changed to the second effect stage (green hold image) or according to the big hit expectation in the variable game corresponding to the hold image HG. It is executed by changing to the third stage of production (red reserved image). That is, in this embodiment, the green reserved image and the red reserved image correspond to a specific reserved image. It should be noted that the hold change effect of the present embodiment is configured such that the expected jackpot expectation increases in the order of the first effect stage (no hold change effect) <second effect stage <third effect stage. In other words, in the present embodiment, the hold change effect that changes the hold image HG to the third effect stage notifies that the big hit expectation is higher than the hold change effect that changes the hold image HG to the second effect stage.

  In the hold change effect of the present embodiment, the effect stage for changing the display mode of the hold image HG is different for each effect mode of the sub effect display device 25. Specifically, when the hold change effect is executed in the first effect mode, the display mode of the hold image HG is changed to the second effect stage (green hold image). On the other hand, when the hold change effect is executed in the second effect mode, the display mode of the hold image HG is changed to the third effect stage (red hold image). That is, in the first effect mode, the sub effect display device 25 can display the hold change effect that changes the display mode of the hold image HG to the second effect stage, while in the second effect mode, the sub effect display device 25. Thus, the hold change effect that changes the display mode of the hold image HG to the third effect stage can be displayed. In the present embodiment, the hold change effect that changes the display mode of the hold image HG to the second effect stage corresponds to the first notification effect, and the hold change that changes the display mode of the hold image HG to the third effect stage. The effect corresponds to the second notification effect.

  In the present embodiment, a demonstration effect (hereinafter referred to as “demo effect”) can be displayed on the main effect display device 10 and the sub-effect display device 25 as a game effect during a period when the variable game and the big hit game are not executed. It is configured. The demonstration effect is executed in such a manner that a predetermined character image is displayed on the main effect display device 10. In the demonstration effect, the sub-effect display device 25 displays a character image related to the display contents of the main effect display device 10. In the demonstration effect of the present embodiment, continuous effect contents of “60 seconds” are set. In the demonstration effect of the present embodiment, when the continuous effect content of “60 seconds” is completed, the same effect content is repeated from the beginning.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described based on FIG.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control commands (control signals) for controlling the game according to the processing results. The control command output by the main control board 30 includes an instruction command for instructing display of game effects. In addition, an overall control board 31, a display control board 32, a lamp control board 33, and a sound control board 34 are mounted on the rear side of the machine. Based on the control command output from the main control board 30, the overall control board 31 outputs various display commands for causing the display control board 32 to start a game effect. The overall control board 31 outputs various control commands to the lamp control board 33 and the sound control board 34 based on the control commands output from the main control board 30. Further, the display control board 32 is based on the control commands output by the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31, and the display mode (design images, backgrounds, characters, etc. of the main effect display device 10 and the sub effect display device 25). Etc.). The lamp control board 33 controls the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA based on the control commands output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. The voice control board 34 controls the voice output mode of the speaker SP based on the control commands output by the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31.

  The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, and a main control RAM 30c. A main control ROM 30b and a main control RAM 30c are connected to the main control CPU 30a. A first start port sensor SE1, a second start port sensor SE2, a count sensor SE3, and a gate sensor SE4 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. Further, a special symbol display device 11, a hold display device 19, and a normal symbol display device 21 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected with a special prize opening solenoid SOL1 and a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL2.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for executing various processes related to the pachinko gaming machine. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is the base of game effects (display effects, etc.) from when the symbol (special symbol and decorative symbol) starts to fluctuate (the variable game starts) until the symbol is stopped (the variable game ends). The pattern which becomes becomes. That is, the variation pattern can specify at least the effect time (variation time) from when the special symbol starts to vary until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. In the variation pattern in the present embodiment, it is possible to specify the contents of the effect of the variation game (such as the presence or absence of a big hit, the presence or absence of a reach effect) from when the special symbol starts to change until the special symbol is displayed with a fixed stop. .

  The variation pattern includes a jackpot variation pattern that specifies a jackpot effect. In addition, the fluctuation pattern includes a loss reach fluctuation pattern that specifies a loss reach effect that is finally set as a deviation after a predetermined effect (for example, reach effect) is performed, and a loss effect that is determined as a gap without forming a reach. There is an outlier variation pattern that identifies The big hit variation pattern, the loss reach variation pattern, and the loss variation pattern each define a plurality of types of variation patterns.

  The jackpot variation effect is an effect that is developed so as to finally stop and display the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect. The outlier reach variation effect is an effect that is developed so that a final symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed through the reach effect. The outlier variation effect is an effect that is developed so as to finally display the symbol combination of the disappointment without confirming the reach effect. The reach effect is an effect that is performed after the reach symbol combination is formed in the decorative symbol variation game with the decorative symbol of the main effect display device 10 until the jackpot symbol combination or the outlier symbol combination is derived. It is.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, the main control ROM 30b stores a jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state is imparted is larger than the number of jackpot determination values when the probability variation state is not imparted. The main control ROM 30b stores a reach determination value used in the reach lottery for determining whether or not to execute the reach effect.

  The main control RAM 30c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that can be appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main probability change flag indicating whether or not a probability change state is given. The main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not the variable state is given.

  Further, in the main control board 30, various random numbers used as hit determination random numbers, special symbol distribution random numbers, reach effect determination random numbers, and variation pattern distribution random numbers are generated. Incidentally, the random number for hit determination is a random number used for the big hit lottery. The reach determination random number is a random number used for reach lottery. The random number for special symbol distribution is a random number used when determining a special symbol (type of jackpot). The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the variation pattern. Note that the random numbers used as various random numbers may be hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

  The overall control board 31 includes an overall control CPU 31a, an overall control ROM 31b, and an overall control RAM 31c. A general control ROM 31b and a general control RAM 31c are connected to the general control CPU 31a. The overall control RAM 31c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the overall control RAM 31c stores a sub-probability change flag indicating whether or not a probability change state is given. The overall control RAM 31c stores a sub-operation flag indicating whether or not the variable state is given. Further, the overall control CPU 31a updates various random number values at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the overall control RAM 31c, and rewrites the values before the update.

  The overall control ROM 31b stores an overall control program for executing a game effect. In addition, a display control board 32, a lamp control board 33, and an audio control board 34 are connected to the overall control CPU 31a. When receiving various control commands, the overall control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the overall control program. Further, effect buttons BT1, BT2a, BT2b are connected to the overall control CPU 31a. Therefore, the overall control CPU 31a operates the effect buttons BT1, BT2a, BT2b by inputting an operation signal from the operated effect buttons when the effect buttons BT1, BT2a, BT2b are operated. Can be grasped.

  The display control board 32 includes a display control CPU 32a, a display control ROM 32b, and a display control RAM 32c. A display control ROM 32b and a display control RAM 32c are connected to the display control CPU 32a. The display control RAM 32c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that can be rewritten as appropriate during operation of the pachinko gaming machine. The display control ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The display control ROM 32b stores a display control program for displaying game effects. Further, the main effect display device 10 is connected to the display control CPU 32a. When various control commands are input, the display contents of the main effect display device 10 are controlled based on the display control program. The display control CPU 32a is connected to the sub effect display device 25. When various control commands are input, the display contents of the sub effect display device 25 are controlled based on the display control program.

  Next, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a based on the main control program will be described. First, the special symbol input process will be described. The special symbol input process is executed at predetermined intervals by the main control CPU 30a.

  First, the main control CPU 30a executes a hold determination for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 15. That is, in the hold determination, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the first start port sensor SE1 or the second start port sensor SE2 detects a game ball is input. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative (when the ball has not entered the first start winning port 13 or the second start winning port 15), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (when the ball is entered), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the hold memory number is smaller than the upper limit value ("4" in the present embodiment). Execute. When the determination result of the reserved memory number determination is negative (when the upper limit value of the reserved memory number has been reached), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reserved memory number determination is affirmative (when the upper limit value is not reached), the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c and sets the value. Update and remember. At that time, the main control CPU 30a controls the hold display device 19 so as to display the updated hold memory number. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command for designating the number of hold memories after the update. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values. Then, the main control CPU 30a stores the obtained various random number values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c so that the order in which the various random number values are stored can be specified.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance the variation content of the variation game based on the acquired values of various random numbers before the variation game is started. When the CPU 30a for main control determines in advance the change contents of the variable game, the main control CPU 30a generates information on the determination result and a pre-determination command that can specify the number of reserved memories stored in the main control RAM 30c. It outputs to CPU31a. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired value of the hit determination random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b. Then, when the value of the random number for hit determination coincides with the big hit determination value, the main control CPU 30a generates a pre-determination command that can specify the big hit and outputs it to the overall control CPU 31a. On the other hand, if the value of the random number for hit determination does not coincide with the big hit determination value, the main control CPU 30a generates a pre-determination command that can identify the loss and outputs it to the overall control CPU 31a. Then, the special symbol input process is terminated.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a is configured to execute a special symbol start process at predetermined intervals.
The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the execution condition of the variable game is satisfied by determining whether or not the big hit game or the variable game is being performed. When the big hit game or the variable game is in progress, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the big hit game is not being played and the variable game is not being played, the main control CPU 30a reads the number of reserved memories and determines whether or not the number of reserved memories is greater than “0”. When the number of stored memories is “0”, the main control CPU 30a executes a demonstration effect start process. The demonstration effect start process is a process for instructing the start of the demonstration effect. Details of the demonstration effect start process will be described later. Then, the main control CPU 30a that has finished the demonstration effect start process ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when this determination result is affirmative (when the number of reserved memories is greater than “0”), the main control CPU 30a changes the special symbol variation processing flag stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c to a variable game. Sets a value indicating that Next, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the reserved memory number, and among the various random number values stored in the main control RAM 30c for use in the execution of the variable game, Get the value. Further, the main control CPU 30a changes the display content of the hold display device 19 so as to represent the hold memory number after subtracting “1” when the hold memory number is subtracted by “1”. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hold designation command indicating the number of hold memories after the update.

  The main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the value of the acquired random number for hit determination matches the jackpot determination value stored in the main control ROM 30b, and performs a big hit determination (big hit lottery). When the probability variation state is given, the determination is made with the jackpot determination value for the probability variation state (that is, the winning is made with high probability). When the probability variation state is not given, the determination is made with the jackpot determination value for the non-probability variation state.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (in the case of a big win), the main control CPU 30a confirms and stops in the special symbol display device 11 from among the big hit symbols based on the special symbol based on the acquired random number for symbol distribution. Determine the final stop symbol to be displayed. By determining the final stop symbol, the main control CPU 30a determines the type of jackpot. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the big hit variation pattern based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, executes various processes relating to the variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the overall control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and instructing the start of symbol variation. While outputting the fluctuation pattern designation command, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 11 so as to start the fluctuation of the special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the effect time of the variable game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command (big hit type designation command) for designating the final stop symbol (ie, big hit type). Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a specially displays the determined final stop symbol based on the effect time (variation time) set in the designated variation pattern. The display content of the symbol display device 11 is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a instructs to stop the variation of the decorative symbols based on the effect time determined in the designated variation pattern, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination in a fixed stop state.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (when it is not the big hit), the reach determination is performed to determine whether or not the execution of the reach effect is permitted. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a performs reach determination based on whether or not the reach determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the reach determination value.

  If the determination result of reach determination is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 11 with a fixed stop. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the outlier reach variation patterns based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number value.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, as described above (in the case of big hit), outputs various control processing related to the variation game such as outputting a predetermined control command to the overall control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing. Execute. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the reach determination is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a final stop symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 11 with a fixed stop. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the deviation variation patterns based on the obtained variation pattern distribution random number value.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the variation pattern and the final stop symbol, as described above (in the case of big hit), outputs various control processing related to the variation game such as outputting a predetermined control command to the overall control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing. Execute. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  When the big hit is determined, the main control CPU 30a starts control of the type of big hit game specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the change game based on the determined change pattern, and controls the CPU 31a for overall control. A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the opening time. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command instructing that the opening time has started to the overall control CPU 31a. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening time ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of the round game to the overall control CPU 31a at the start of each round game. In addition, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening and closing of the big prize opening 18 for each round game. That is, the main control CPU 30a opens the special winning opening 18 until the upper limit number of game balls are won or until a predetermined time predetermined for each round game elapses.

  Then, when the special winning opening 18 is closed, the main control CPU 30a maintains the closing until a predetermined interval time has elapsed for each round game, and then ends the round game. A series of these controls is executed until the specified number of rounds is reached. When the special winning opening 18 is opened, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command indicating the opening of the special winning opening 18 to the overall control CPU 31a. When closing the big prize opening 18, the main control CPU 30a outputs a closing command indicating the closing of the big prize opening 18 to the overall control CPU 31a.

  When the predetermined number of round games are finished, the main control CPU 30a starts setting the ending time. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command instructing that the ending time has started to the overall control CPU 31a. When the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game.

  When ending the big hit game, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is given to the main probability variation flag. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating the number of times of assigning the probability variation state in the main probability variation count flag. The main probability variation number flag is decremented by “1” every time the variable game is executed and becomes “0”, and the main control CPU 30a resets the value of the main probability variation flag. The main control CPU 30a once resets the values of the main probability variation flag and the main probability variation count flag when the big hit game is awarded.

  Further, when the big hit game is ended, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the variable state is given to the main operation flag. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating the number of times of giving the variable state in the main operation number flag. The main operation count flag is decremented by “1” every time the variable game is executed and becomes “0”, the main control CPU 30a resets the value of the main operation flag. The main control CPU 30a temporarily resets the values of the main operation flag and the main operation number flag when the big hit game is awarded.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an operation number specifying command for specifying the value set in the main operation number flag to the overall control CPU 31a. In the present embodiment, the same value is set in the main probability variation count flag and the main operation count flag. For this reason, by outputting the operation number designation command, whether or not the probability variation state is imparted, the number of times the probability variation state is imparted, whether or not the variation state is imparted, the provision of the variation state Can be specified in the overall control CPU 31a.

  Next, various processes executed by the overall control CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 based on the overall control program will be described. When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the overall control CPU 31a executes various processes accordingly.

  When the CPU 31a for overall control receives a variation pattern designation command, the overall control CPU 31a performs processing for executing a decorative symbol variation game. Specifically, when the overall control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the decorative design to be displayed on the main effect display device 10 and the sub-effect display device 25 based on the variation content designated by the variation pattern designation command. An effect pattern that can specify the specific effect contents (effect time and effect contents) of the floating game is determined. When the overall control CPU 31a determines the production pattern, the overall control CPU 31a outputs an production pattern designation command for designating the decided production pattern to the display control CPU 32a, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34. In addition, when the special designating command is input, the overall control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination based on the decorative design that is to be confirmed and stopped on the main effect display device 10 based on the final stop design specified by the special design specifying command.

  That is, the overall control CPU 31a determines a jackpot symbol combination when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol. Further, the overall control CPU 31a determines the combination of symbols of the detachment reach when the designated final stop symbol is the detachment symbol and the detachment reach variation pattern is designated. Further, the overall control CPU 31a determines a combination of symbols that are out of the design when the designated final stop symbol is an out-of-sequence symbol and a variation pattern is designated. Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs to the display control CPU 32a a stop symbol designation command for instructing a symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped. In addition, when the overall symbol stop command is input, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the all symbol stop command to the display control CPU 32a.

  In addition, when the overall control CPU 31a inputs an opening command, a round command, and an ending command, an effect designation command for designating the contents of the effect during the jackpot game corresponding to these commands in consideration of the type of jackpot, The data is output to the display control CPU 32a, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34.

  When the big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the overall control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the probability change state is given to the sub-probability change flag after the end of the big hit game, and sets the sub-probability change count flag. Set the number of probability changes to the value of. Further, the overall control CPU 31a updates the value of the sub-probability variation count flag based on the value set in the main operation count flag specified by the operation count specification command. When a big hit game is awarded or when the value of the sub-probability change count flag is “0”, the value indicating that the probable change state is given is deleted from the sub-probability change flag.

  When a big hit symbol is designated as the final stop symbol, the overall control CPU 31a sets a value indicating that the variable state is given to the sub variable flag, and operates on the value of the sub operation number flag. Set the number of times. Further, the overall control CPU 31a updates the value of the sub operation number flag based on the value set in the main operation number flag designated by the operation number designation command. When the big hit game is awarded or when the value of the secondary action number flag is “0”, the value indicating that the variable state is provided is deleted from the secondary variable flag.

Next, various processes executed by the display control CPU 32a based on the display control program will be described.
When the display pattern designating command is input, the display control CPU 32a performs processing for displaying the decorative symbol variation game and various game effects related to the decorative symbol variation game. Specifically, when the display control CPU 32a inputs the effect pattern designation command, the display effect of the main effect display device 10 is displayed so as to start the variable display of the decorative symbols of all symbol sequences and start the decorative symbol variable game. Control. The display control CPU 32a specifies the effect contents of the decorative symbol variation game based on the effect pattern designated by the input effect pattern designation command, and the main effect so that the decorative symbol variation game according to the identified effect content is executed. The display content of the display device 10 is controlled. Then, the display control CPU 32a controls the main effect display device 10 so that the determined decorative symbols are displayed in a definite stop state when the all symbols stop command is input. Further, the display control CPU 32a changes the display content of the sub-effect display device 25 so that various game effects related to the decorative symbol variation game are executed based on the effect pattern specified by the input effect pattern specifying command. Control.

  In addition, when an effect designation command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the main effect display device 10 and the sub-effect display device 25 so as to display the contents of the effect during the big hit game designated by the effect designation command.

Next, control related to the demonstration effect in the present embodiment will be described.
First, the demonstration effect start process executed as a subroutine of the special symbol start process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the demonstration effect start process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 10 seconds) has elapsed since the last variation game ended (step S11). When the determination result of step S11 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the demonstration effect start process without causing the demonstration effect to be executed. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a demonstration effect is being performed (step S12). If the determination result of step S12 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a ends the demonstration effect start process. On the other hand, when the determination result of step S12 is negative, the main control CPU 30a outputs a demonstration effect start command to the overall control CPU 31a (step S13). Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the demonstration effect start process.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a outputs a single demonstration effect start command when a predetermined condition is met. In this embodiment, the demonstration effect corresponds to the first game effect, and the demonstration effect start command corresponds to a single specific instruction command for instructing display of the demonstration effect. That is, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as an effect instruction means for outputting an instruction command for instructing display of a game effect.

  In the present embodiment, a single demonstration effect start command is a command composed of one or a plurality of commands, and means a command that can specify one instruction to start a demonstration effect. That is, a single demonstration effect start command may be a command consisting of a 1-byte (8-bit) numerical value, or a higher-order command consisting of a 1-byte (8-bit) numerical value and a 1-byte (8-bit) numerical value It may be a set of commands composed of lower-order commands consisting of numerical values.

  Further, the overall control CPU 31a is triggered by the input of the demonstration production start command, and the specific production contents of the demonstration production displayed on the main production display device 10 and the sub production display device 25 based on the demonstration production start command. (Production time, display contents, etc.) are determined. Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a demonstration effect execution command capable of specifying the determined contents of the demonstration effect to the display control CPU 32a, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34. In the present embodiment, the demonstration effect execution command corresponds to a first display command for instructing the main effect display device 10 and the sub effect display device 25 to display the demonstration effect. That is, in the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a functions as the first effect control means.

  Then, the display control CPU 32a displays the demonstration effect on the main effect display device 10 and the sub-effect display device 25 with the effect content specified from the demonstration effect execution command when the demonstration effect execution command is input. Take control. As described above, the central control CPU 31a and the display control CPU 32a can display the demonstration effect on the main effect display device 10 and the sub effect display device 25 by a single demonstration effect start command output from the main control CPU 30a. it can.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a and the display control CPU 32a function as effect control means. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a functions as the first effect control means, and the display control CPU 32a functions as the second effect control means.

  Further, the display control CPU 32a measures the time that has elapsed since the demonstration effect was started and stores it in the display control RAM 32c. In this embodiment, since “60 seconds” is set as the demonstration time effect of the demonstration effect, the display control CPU 32a newly starts the demonstration effect when “60 seconds” has elapsed since the demonstration effect was started. The main effect display device 10 and the sub effect display device 25 are controlled to start. That is, the display control CPU 32a controls the main effect display device 10 and the sub effect display device 25 so that the demonstration effect is repeatedly displayed at a period of “60 seconds”. At this time, the display control CPU 32a resets the time stored in the display control RAM 32c and newly starts measuring time.

  Next, control for setting the effect mode in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a stores a value (information) that can specify the effect mode in the overall mode flag set in the overall control RAM 31c. Then, when the effect mode is changed, the overall control CPU 31a updates the value of the overall mode flag to a value that can specify the changed effect mode. Further, each time the overall control CPU 31a updates the value of the overall mode flag, the overall control CPU 31a outputs to the display control CPU 32a a mode designation command that can specify the effect mode. Then, when the mode specifying command is input, the display control CPU 32a stores a value that can specify the effect mode specified by the mode specifying command in the display mode flag set in the display control RAM 32c. Then, the display control CPU 32a specifies the effect mode based on the value stored in the display mode flag, and controls the display content of the sub effect display device 25 according to the specified effect mode. Thus, in the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a and the display control CPU 32a function as an effect mode control means.

Hereinafter, control related to the mode change effect will be described.
First, according to FIG. 5, the mode change effect execution process performed for the overall control CPU 31a to execute the mode change effect will be described.

  The overall control CPU 31a determines whether a demonstration effect is being performed (step S101). If the determination result of step S101 is negative, the overall control CPU 31a ends the mode change effect execution process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S101 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether any of the effect buttons BT1, BT2a, BT2b has been operated (step S102). If the determination result in step S102 is negative (when none of the effect buttons BT1, BT2a, and BT2b is operated), the overall control CPU 31a ends the mode change effect execution process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S102 is affirmative (when any of the effect buttons BT1, BT2a, BT2b is operated), the overall control CPU 31a instructs control to display the mode change effect on the sub effect display device 25. A mode change effect start command is output to the display control CPU 32a (step S103). Next, the overall control CPU 31a outputs to the display control CPU 32a an effect mode specifying command capable of specifying which effect mode is the currently controlled effect mode (step S104). At this time, the overall control CPU 31a stores a value capable of specifying the currently controlled effect mode in the temporary overall mode flag set in the overall control RAM 31c. Then, the overall control CPU 31a sets the mode change effect time in the overall control RAM 31c as the effect time of the mode change effect (step S105). In addition, since the mode change effect of this embodiment may be terminated before the mode change effect time elapses, the mode change effect time is an upper limit time for executing the mode change effect.

  Next, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether any of the second effect buttons BT2a and BT2b has been operated (step S106). If the determination result in step S106 is affirmative (when either one of the second effect buttons BT2a and BT2b is operated), the overall control CPU 31a determines the effect mode specified from the value stored in the temporary overall mode flag. Selects a different production mode, and sets a value capable of specifying the selected production mode in the temporary overall mode flag. At this time, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a mode change command capable of specifying the selected effect mode to the display control CPU 32a (step S107). Specifically, in step S107, the overall control CPU 31a selects the second effect mode and specifies the second effect mode when the first effect mode is specified from the value stored in the temporary control mode flag. The possible values are stored in the temporary control mode flag. On the other hand, when the second effect mode is specified from the value stored in the temporary control mode flag, the overall control CPU 31a selects the first effect mode and provisionally controls a value that can specify the first effect mode. Store in the mode flag. Thereafter, the overall control CPU 31a returns to the process of step S106.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of step S106 is negative (when neither of the second effect buttons BT2a and BT2b is operated), the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the first effect button BT1 is operated ( Step S108). If the determination result of step S108 is negative, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been input (step S109). If the determination result of step S109 is negative, it is determined whether or not the mode change effect time has elapsed (step S110). The overall control CPU 31a subtracts the mode change effect time set in the overall control RAM 31c in step S105 every predetermined control cycle. When the result of subtracting the mode change effect time is “0”, the overall control CPU 31a determines that the mode change effect time has elapsed, while the result of subtracting the mode change effect time is “0”. If not, it is determined that the mode change effect time has not elapsed. If the determination result of step S110 is negative, the overall control CPU 31a returns to the process of step S106.

  On the other hand, if the determination results in steps S108, S109, and S110 are affirmative, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a mode change effect end command for instructing the end of the mode change effect to the display control CPU 32a (step S111). At this time, the overall control CPU 31a specifies an effect mode based on the value stored in the temporary overall mode flag, stores a value capable of specifying the specified effect mode in the overall mode flag, and stores the specified effect mode. Outputs the mode specification command to be specified. Then, the overall control CPU 31a ends the mode change effect execution process. Thereafter, when the variation pattern designation command is input, the overall control CPU 31a performs a process for executing the decorative symbol variation game based on the input variation pattern designation command as described above. On the other hand, when the change pattern designation command is not input, the overall control CPU 31a outputs to the display control CPU 32a a demonstration effect restart command instructing the restart of the demonstration effect. In the present embodiment, the mode change effect corresponds to the second game effect.

  The display control CPU 32a controls the sub effect display device 25 to display the mode change effect when the mode change effect start command and the effect mode specifying command are input from the overall control CPU 31a. At this time, the display control CPU 32a specifies the effect mode from the effect mode specifying command, and displays the mode change effect in a display mode in which the specified effect mode can be recognized. Specifically, the display control CPU 32a controls the sub-effect display device 25 so that information corresponding to the specified effect mode is displayed brighter than information corresponding to an effect mode other than the specified effect mode. At this time, the display control CPU 32a continuously displays the demonstration effect on the main effect display device 10.

  In addition, when the display control CPU 32a inputs a mode change command from the overall control CPU 31a, the display control CPU 32a corresponds to the effect mode other than the effect mode specified by the mode change command, with information corresponding to the effect mode specified by the mode change command. Display brighter than the information to be displayed. Further, when the display control CPU 32a inputs a mode change effect end command from the overall control CPU 31a, the display control CPU 32a ends the mode change effect. When the mode control command is input, the display control CPU 32a stores a value that can specify the effect mode specified by the mode specification command in the display mode flag. Further, the display control CPU 32a specifies the effect mode based on the value stored in the display mode flag, and controls the display content of the sub effect display device 25 according to the specified effect mode. As described above, the overall control CPU 31a and the display control CPU 32a change the effect mode when the first effect button BT1 is operated during the execution of the mode change effect. In the present embodiment, the operation mode in which the first effect button BT1 is operated during the execution of the mode change effect corresponds to the confirmation operation mode in which the effect mode is determined.

  Then, when the display pattern designating command is input, the display control CPU 32a performs processing for displaying the decorative design variation game and various game effects related to the decorative design variation game based on the production pattern designating command. On the other hand, when the demonstration effect restart command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the sub-effect display device 25 to restart the demonstration effect.

  By such control, the sub effect display device 25 can display the mode change effect when the effect buttons BT1, BT2a, BT2b are operated. Further, the overall control CPU 31a and the display control CPU 32a can perform control to change the effect mode when the effect buttons BT1, BT2a, BT2b are operated during display of the mode change effect.

  Further, in this way, the display control CPU 32a displays the demonstration effect on the main effect display device 10 and the sub-effect display device 25 by the demonstration effect execution command, while causing the sub-effect display device 25 to execute the mode change effect start command. A mode change effect can be displayed. Therefore, the overall control CPU 31a causes the main effect display device 10 to continue the demonstration effect when the sub effect display device 25 displays the mode change effect while continuously displaying the demonstration effect on the main effect display device 10. The control command that indicates this is not output. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is possible to display different game effects on the main effect display device 10 and the sub effect display device 25, while simplifying the processing related to displaying the demonstration effect on the main effect display device 10.

  Further, when starting the mode change effect during execution of the demonstration effect, the display control CPU 32a measures the time elapsed since the demonstration effect was started and stores it in the display control RAM 32c. Let Then, when restarting the demonstration effect, the display control CPU 32a specifies the time that has elapsed since the demonstration effect was started, and the display content that would have been displayed when the mode change effect was not executed. The sub-effect display device 25 is controlled to resume the demonstration effect. Accordingly, the display control CPU 32a, when ending the mode change effect started during the execution of the demonstration effect, can perform control for restarting the demonstration effect from the display content when the period during which the mode change effect has been executed has elapsed. It is.

Next, processing for executing the hold change effect will be described.
When the overall control CPU 31a inputs a hold designation command, the overall control RAM 31c stores the number of hold memories instructed by the hold designation command. Further, when the predetermination command is input, the overall control CPU 31a stores the value of the input predetermination command in the storage area of the overall control RAM 31c corresponding to the number of reserved memories that can be specified by the predetermination command. More specifically, the overall control RAM 31c has a storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “1”, a storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “2”, a storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “3”, and a reserved storage. A storage area corresponding to the number “4” is set. For example, when the predetermination command corresponding to the reserved storage count “3” is input, the overall control CPU 31 a stores the predetermination command input in the storage area corresponding to the hold storage count “3”. Further, when the overall control CPU 31a inputs a prior determination command, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the prior determination command to the display control CPU 32a.

  Next, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the hold change effect according to the input prior determination command and the effect mode being executed. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the hold change effect by lottery using a predetermined random number for effect distribution. Specifically, when the general control CPU 31a inputs a prior determination command, the general control CPU 31a acquires the value of the effect distribution random number from the general control RAM 31c. Thereafter, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the obtained value for the effect distribution random number matches the effect distribution determination value stored in the overall control ROM 31b. Then, the overall control CPU 31a executes the hold change effect when the acquired effect distribution random number value matches the effect distribution determination value, while the acquired effect distribution random value is the effect distribution. If the determination value does not match, the on-hold change effect is not executed.

  In the present embodiment, the number of effect distribution determination values is varied depending on the effect mode being executed. Specifically, in the first effect mode, the effect distribution determination value is set so that the appearance rate of the on-hold change effect is higher than in the second effect mode. Further, in the present embodiment, the number of effect distribution determination values is determined when a pre-determining command for specifying a big hit is input (when a big hit is made), or when a pre-determining command for specifying a disappointment is input (out of place) Is different). Specifically, in the second effect mode, the overall appearance rate is the sum of the appearance rate of the on-hold change effect at the time of a big hit and the appearance rate of the on-hold change effect at the time of a loss compared to the first effect mode. The effect distribution determination value is set such that the ratio of the appearance rate of the pending change effect when the jackpot is large. Thereby, in this embodiment, when the hold change effect is executed in the second effect mode, it is notified that the expected degree of jackpot is higher than when the hold change effect is executed in the first effect mode.

  When executing the hold change effect, the overall control CPU 31a determines the content of the hold change effect to be executed according to the currently controlled effect mode. At this time, when the currently controlled effect mode is the first effect mode, the overall control CPU 31a displays the effect content for changing the hold image HG to the display mode of the second effect stage as the effect content of the hold change effect. decide. On the other hand, when the effect mode currently controlled is the second effect mode, the overall control CPU 31a determines the effect contents for changing the hold image HG to the display mode of the third effect stage as the effect contents of the hold change effect. To do. Therefore, in the present embodiment, while being controlled (set) in the second effect mode, the display mode of the hold image HG is changed to the third effect stage as compared with being controlled in the first effect mode. The hold change effect to be performed is easily executed.

  At this time, the overall control CPU 31a determines at what timing the display mode of the hold image HG is changed as the effect of the hold change effect. Specifically, the overall control CPU 31a is based on the value of the effect distribution random number, at the start of displaying the hold image HG, and at the start of the first to fourth variation games after the hold image HG is displayed. The timing for changing the display mode of the hold image HG is determined.

  With this control, in the present embodiment, it is possible to diversify the production mode of the pending change production executed by the sub production display device 25 according to the currently controlled production mode. In addition, according to such control, in the present embodiment, in the first effect mode and the second effect mode, the execution probability of the hold change effect is different and the effect mode of the hold effect to be executed is different. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the effect mode can be changed in accordance with the hold change effect that is desired to be displayed.

  Then, when the overall control CPU 31a determines the content of the pending change effect, the storage area of the overall control RAM 31c corresponding to the number of reserved memories specified from the input pre-determination command indicates the pending change information indicating the determined content. Remember me. When the central control CPU 31a does not execute the on-hold change effect, the general control CPU 31a stores on-hold change information indicating that the on-hold change effect is not executed in the general control RAM 31c corresponding to the number of on-hold memories specified from the input prior determination command. Remember to area. Thereafter, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a hold change effect command for specifying the stored change change information to the display control CPU 32a.

  When the central control CPU 31a receives the change pattern designation command, the general control RAM 31c receives the advance determination command and the suspension stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “n” (n = 2 to 4). The change information is stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “n−1”.

  More specifically, the overall control CPU 31a stores the advance determination command and the hold change information stored in the storage area corresponding to the hold storage number “2” in the storage area corresponding to the hold storage number “1”. The overall control CPU 31a stores the prior determination command and the hold change information stored in the storage area corresponding to the hold storage number “3” in the storage area corresponding to the hold storage number “2”. The overall control CPU 31a stores the prior determination command and the hold change information stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “4” in the storage area corresponding to the hold storage number “3”. At this time, the overall control CPU 31a deletes (clears) the advance determination command and the hold change information stored in the storage area corresponding to the hold storage number “4”.

  Further, when the display control CPU 32a receives a prior determination command and a hold change effect command from the overall control CPU 31a, the display control CPU 32a inputs the display control RAM 32c into the storage area of the display control RAM 32c corresponding to the number of hold memories specified from the input prior determination command. The hold change information specified from the hold change effect command is stored. Thereafter, the display control CPU 32a displays the hold image HG in the hold display area corresponding to the hold memory number specified from the input prior determination command among the hold display areas GH2a to GH2d of the sub-effect display device 25.

  Further, when the display control CPU 32a inputs an effect pattern designation command, the display control RAM 32c stores the hold change information stored in the storage area corresponding to the hold storage number “n” (n = 2 to 4). It is stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number “n−1”. Further, when the display control CPU 32a inputs an effect pattern designation command, the hold image HG displayed in the hold display area GH2a is deleted, and the hold image HG displayed in the hold display area GH2b is transferred to the hold display area GH2a. The display content of the sub effect display device 25 is controlled so as to be moved and displayed. Further, the display control CPU 32a moves and displays the hold image HG displayed in the hold display area GH2c to the hold display area GH2b and the hold image HG displayed in the hold display area GH2d to the hold display area GH2c. The display contents of the sub effect display device 25 are controlled. By such control, in the sub-effect display device 25, each time the variable game is started, the hold image HG displayed in the hold display areas GH2b to GH2d is moved to the hold display area corresponding to the hold memory number one smaller. Moved and displayed.

  The display control CPU 32a changes the display mode of the hold image HG at the timing specified from the hold change information stored in the display control RAM 32c when the hold change effect is executed. For example, if the CPU 32a for display control specifies from the hold change information that the display mode of the hold image HG is changed to the second effect stage at the start of the first variable game after the hold image HG is displayed, When the effect pattern designation command is input for the first time after the image HG is displayed, the display mode of the reserved image HG is changed to the second effect stage.

  Hereinafter, a specific example of display contents of the main effect display device 10 and the sub effect display device 25 will be described together with commands output from the main control CPU 30a and the overall control CPU 31a.

  As shown in FIG. 6, when the general control CPU 31a receives a demonstration effect start command from the main control CPU 30a, it outputs a demonstration effect execution command to the display control CPU 32a (time point t1). At time t1, when the demonstration effect execution command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the main effect display device 10 and the sub-effect display device 25 to display the demonstration effect. Thereby, in the main effect display device 10 and the sub effect display device 25, display of the demonstration effect is started at the time point t1. In the present embodiment, strictly speaking, there is a case where the timing of the output of each control command, the input of each control command, the control of the display content of the main effect display device 10, and the control of the display content of the sub effect display device are different. However, for convenience of explanation, these series of controls will be described as being executed at the same time. The same applies to time points t2 to t5.

  Further, when the effect buttons BT1, BT2a, BT2b are operated during display of the demonstration effect, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a mode change effect start command to the display control CPU 32a (time point t2). At time t2, when a mode change effect start command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the sub effect display device 25 so as to start displaying the mode change effect. Thereby, in the sub production | presentation display apparatus 25, the display of the mode change production is started at the time t2.

  In addition, when the second effect buttons BT2a and BT2b are operated during display of the mode change effect, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a mode change command to the display control CPU 32a (time point t3). At time t3, when the display control CPU 32a inputs a mode change command, information corresponding to the effect mode specified by the input mode change command is changed to an effect mode different from the effect mode specified by the mode change command. The sub-effect display device 25 is controlled to display brighter than the corresponding information.

  Further, the overall control CPU 31a displays a mode change effect end command and a demo effect restart command for display control when the first effect button BT1 is operated during display of the mode change effect or when the mode change effect time has elapsed. The data is output to the CPU 32a (time t4). At time t4, when the display control CPU 32a inputs the mode change effect end command, the display control CPU 32a controls the sub effect display device 25 to end the display of the mode change effect. Further, at time t4, when the display control CPU 32a inputs the demonstration effect restart command, the display control CPU 32a controls the sub-effect display device 25 to restart the demonstration effect. At this time, the display control CPU 32a causes the sub-effect display device 25 to resume display of the demonstration effect from the display content at the time when the period (between time t2 and time t4) during which the mode change effect is displayed. Control. Thereby, in the sub production | presentation display apparatus 25, the display of a demonstration production is restarted from the display content at the time of the period when the mode change production was displayed at the time t4.

  The overall control CPU 31a, when receiving the variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 30a, outputs the effect pattern designation command to the display control CPU 32a (time t5). At time t5, when the display control CPU 32a inputs an effect pattern designation command, the display control CPU 32a controls the main effect display device 10 and the sub effect display device 25 to end the display of the demonstration effect. At this time, the display control CPU 32a controls the main effect display device 10 to display the decorative symbol variation game and also controls the sub-effect display device 25 to display the hold image HG. Thereby, at the time t5, the main effect display device 10 starts displaying the decorative symbol variation game, and the sub-effect display device 25 starts displaying the hold image HG.

  As described above, even when the mode change effect is executed, the main effect display device 10 continuously executes the demonstration effect from the time point t1 to the time point t5. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even when the mode change effect is displayed while the demonstration effect is displayed, the mode change effect is displayed on the sub effect display device 25 without interfering with the demonstration effect displayed on the main effect display device 10. Can be displayed.

  As described above, when the effect buttons BT1, BT2a, and BT2b are operated during display of the demonstration effect, the overall control CPU 31a and the display control CPU 32a continuously display the demonstration effect on the main effect display device 10. Thus, it is possible to control the sub-effect display device 25 to display the mode change effect. Therefore, the overall control CPU 31a and the display control CPU 32a can display the mode change effect on the sub effect display device 25 and change the effect mode without requiring input of a control command from the main control CPU 30a. .

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Since the effect mode of the game effect displayed on the sub effect display device 25 can be diversified by a plurality of types of effect modes, the game effect displayed on the sub effect display device 25 can be noted. Then, the player selects a production button BT1. By operating BT2a and BT2b, the effect mode in the sub-effect display device 25 can be changed, so that the interest in the game effect displayed on the sub-effect display device 25 can be improved.

  (2) By the mode change effect, the player can change the effect mode in accordance with the hold change effect to be displayed. Therefore, in this embodiment, the interest with respect to the pending change effect displayed on the sub effect display device 25 can be improved.

  (3) The display control CPU 32a causes the sub effect display device 25 to display the mode change effect. For this reason, the effect mode of the sub effect display device 25 can be changed without interfering with the game effect displayed on the main effect display device 10.

  (4) Since the on-hold image HG and the on-hold change effect can be displayed on the sub effect display device 25 capable of changing the effect mode, the sub effect display device 25 can be more focused and the interest in the game can be improved. it can.

  (5) In the hold change effect, the hold image HG is displayed in a changed display mode from when the display mode is changed until the change game corresponding to the hold image HG whose display mode is changed is executed. to continue. For this reason, in this embodiment, when the effect mode of the hold change effect is changed according to the effect mode, it is possible to suppress the player from overlooking the difference in the effect mode of the hold change effect.

  (6) The overall control CPU 31a and the display control CPU 32a can display the demonstration effect on the main effect display device 10 and the sub-effect display device 25 by the demonstration effect start command output from the main control CPU 30a. For this reason, the command for displaying the demonstration effect is compared with the configuration in which the demonstration effect start command for the main effect display device 10 and the demonstration effect start command for the sub-effect display device 25 are provided and output separately. An increase in the number can be suppressed. For this reason, in this embodiment, it can suppress that the burden concerning the control of the display content of the main effect display apparatus 10 and the sub effect display apparatus 25 increases.

  (7) The overall control CPU 31a and the display control CPU 32a do not require the input of a control command from the main control CPU 30a when the effect buttons BT1, BT2a, and BT2b are operated during display of the demonstration effect. The mode change effect can be displayed on the display device 25 to change the effect mode. For this reason, in this embodiment, it can suppress that the burden concerning the control of the display content of the main effect display apparatus 10 and the sub effect display apparatus 25 increases.

  (8) When resuming the demonstration effect, the display control CPU 32a specifies the time that has elapsed since the demonstration effect was started, and from the display contents that would have been displayed when the mode change effect was not executed. The sub-effect display device 25 is controlled to resume the demonstration effect. Therefore, in this embodiment, it can suppress that a demonstration effect is restarted by the unnatural display content.

  (9) The mode change effect is displayed only on the sub effect display device 25. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even when the mode change effect is displayed during the display of the demonstration effect, the effect mode of the sub-effect display device 25 is set without interfering with the demonstration effect displayed on the main effect display device 10. Can be changed.

  (10) The display control CPU 32a displays the demonstration effect on the main effect display device 10 and the sub-effect display device 25 by the demonstration effect start command, while changing the mode to the sub-effect display device 25 by the mode change effect start command. An effect can be displayed. For this reason, in this embodiment, while allowing different game effects to be displayed on the main effect display device 10 and the sub-effect display device 25, the main effect display device 10 can simplify the process related to the display of the demonstration effect, and can perform overall control. The increase in the burden on the display CPU 31a and the display control CPU 32a can be suppressed.

  (11) The appearance rate of the hold change effect is higher in the first effect mode than in the second effect mode. For this reason, during the 1st production mode, it can control that a game becomes monotonous and can improve the interest to a game. In addition, in the second effect mode, the appearance rate of the hold change effect is lower than that in the first effect mode, but when the hold change effect is executed, it is more than when the hold change effect is executed in the first effect mode. It is informed that the big hit expectation is high. Therefore, during the second effect mode, it is possible to improve the expectation that the hold change effect will be executed for the player who expects to win a big hit.

  (12) The mode change effect is executed by operating the effect buttons BT1, BT2a, and BT2b while displaying the demonstration effect. For this reason, in this embodiment, the production mode is not changed during the execution of the pending change production. Therefore, in this embodiment, even if it is a case where the production | presentation aspect of a holding | maintenance change effect differs according to production | presentation mode, it can suppress that the production | generation aspect of a holding | maintenance change effect becomes unnatural.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the sub effect display device 25 may be disposed above or to the side of the main effect display device 10.

  In the above embodiment, the image display unit GH2 of the sub-effect display device 25 is smaller in size than the image display unit GH1 of the main effect display device 10, but for example, than the image display unit GH1 of the main effect display device 10. May be larger or similar in size.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change suitably the production content of demonstration production. For example, the display content and the production time may be changed. Also, a plurality of types of effect contents may be provided as the effect contents of the demonstration effect. Further, the demonstration effect may be terminated without repeating the same effect content when a predetermined effect time has elapsed.

  In the above embodiment, when the effect buttons BT1, BT2a, BT2b are operated during display of the demonstration effect, the demonstration effect is continuously displayed on the sub-effect display device 25, while the mode is changed to the main effect display device 10. An effect may be displayed. According to such a configuration, when the effect buttons BT1, BT2a, and BT2b are operated during display of the demonstration effect, the mode change effect can be displayed on the main effect display device 10, and therefore the effect mode is desired to be changed. For the player who thinks, he can pay attention to the mode change effect and improve his interest.

  In the above embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a may end the mode change effect based on an input of a predetermined control command without providing a mode change effect end command for instructing the end of the mode change effect. For example, the overall control CPU 31a may output the demonstration effect restart command when the first effect button BT1 is operated or the mode change effect time has elapsed during the mode change effect. Then, when the demonstration effect restart command or the effect pattern designation command is input, the display control CPU 32a ends the display of the mode change effect on the sub effect display device 25 and starts the display of the game effect based on the input command. May be. When configured in this way, it is not necessary to provide a dedicated command for instructing the end of the mode change effect, and it is possible to suppress an increase in the control burden on the overall control CPU 31a.

  In the above embodiment, the mode change effect may be executed even when the demonstration effect is not being executed. For example, the sub effect display device 25 may execute the mode change effect triggered by the operation of the effect buttons BT1, BT2a, BT2b during the reach effect. When configured in this way, the effect mode can be changed even when the reach effect is being executed. For this reason, the player who wants to change the production mode during the reach production does not wait until the reach production is completed.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change suitably the display content in a mode change effect. For example, a background image indicating any one of the plurality of effect modes is displayed on the image display unit GH2 of the sub-effect display device 25, and the effect mode is selected by operating the second effect buttons BT2a and BT2b. As a trigger, a background image showing different rendering modes may be displayed.

  In the above embodiment, the mode change effect is executed by operating any one of the effect buttons BT1, BT2a, BT2b, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the mode change effect may be executed when the first effect button BT1 is operated, while the mode change effect may not be executed when the second effect buttons BT2a and BT2b are operated.

  In the above embodiment, the mode change effect is ended by operating the second effect buttons BT2a and BT2b during the mode change effect, while the effect mode is selected by operating the first effect button BT1. May be. Further, while the first effect button BT1 is operated for a time shorter than the predetermined time, the effect mode is selected, while the first effect button BT1 is operated for a time longer than the predetermined time to generate the mode change effect. It may be terminated. In such a case, the second effect buttons BT2a and BT2b may be omitted.

  In the above embodiment, the operation means is not limited to the effect buttons BT1, BT2a, BT2b, and may be configured by combining one or a plurality of operation levers, touch sensors, trackballs, keys having a predetermined shape, and the like.

  In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of effect modes that determine the effect aspects of the game effects displayed on the main effect display device 10 may be provided. In this case, in which effect mode the main effect display device 10 is controlled may be determined according to a game state such as a probability change state or a variable state, or may be determined by a player. Further, for example, the sub effect display device 25 may be determined according to which effect mode is controlled.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change suitably the production content of a pending | holding change production. For example, the production stage may be two stages, or four or more stages. Further, for example, an image to be displayed may be changed in correspondence with the stage of production.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change suitably the production content of the pending | holding change production performed in 1st production mode, and the production content of the pending | holding change production performed in 2nd production mode. For example, in each effect mode, it is possible to execute both a hold change effect that changes the display mode of the hold image HG to the second effect stage and a hold change effect that changes the display mode of the hold image HG to the third effect stage. Good. At this time, the overall control CPU 31a may determine the hold change effect to be executed by determining whether or not the effect distribution random number matches a predetermined effect content determination value. Further, in each effect mode, when a hold change effect that changes the display mode of the hold image HG to the third effect stage is executed, a hold change effect that changes the display mode of the hold image HG to the second effect stage. It is advisable to set the effect content determination value so that the big hit expectation is higher than when it is executed. In addition, in order to increase the big hit expectation degree of a specific on-hold change effect, the ratio at which the specific on-hold change effect is determined when the big hit is achieved, and the ratio at which the specific on-hold change effect is determined when it is off The effect content determination value may be set so that the ratio at which a specific on-hold change effect is determined when the jackpot is in the combined ratio with the above becomes high. At this time, in the second effect mode, as compared with the first effect mode, the appearance rate of the hold change effect that changes the display mode of the hold image HG to the third effect stage, which occupies the overall appearance rate of the hold change effect. The effect content determination value may be set so that the ratio is high. At this time, in the first effect mode, as compared with the second effect mode, the appearance rate of the hold change effect that changes the display mode of the reserved image HG to the second effect stage, which occupies the overall appearance rate of the hold change effect. The effect content determination value may be set so that the ratio is high.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change suitably the number of the determination values for effect distribution at the time of inputting a prior determination command. For example, the number of effect distribution determination values may be set to “0” when a pre-determination command for specifying a deviation in the second effect mode is input. In such a case, when the hold change effect is executed in the second effect mode, it is definitely notified that it will be a big hit. That is, the big hit expectation may be different between the case where the hold change effect is executed in the first effect mode and the case where the hold change effect is executed in the second effect mode.

  In the above embodiment, the display control CPU 32a does not store the hold change information in the display control RAM 32c, and displays the display content of the sub-effect display device 25 with the content specified by the control command input from the overall control CPU 31a. You may control.

  In the above embodiment, the game effect executed in the first effect mode and the game effect executed in the second effect mode may be changed as appropriate. For example, a notification image or the like that displays a character image on the sub-effect display device 25 during the execution of the variable game and notifies the big hit expectation degree in the variable game being executed by the operation of the character image is the first notification effect or the second notification. It may be executed as an effect. Further, for example, the hold change effect may not be executed. That is, at least a part of the game effects executed in the first effect mode and the second effect mode may be different.

  In the above embodiment, the decorative design may be displayed on both the main effect display device 10 and the sub effect display device 25. Further, for example, the main effect display device 10 may display a hold image HG indicating the hold storage number. In this case, a hold change effect may be displayed on the main effect display device 10.

  In the above embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a may store the prior determination command and the pending change information in a predetermined storage area of the overall control RAM 31c so that the order in which the advance determination command and the pending change information are stored can be specified. In such a case, the overall control RAM 31c may not include a storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number. Similarly, in the above embodiment, the display control CPU 32a may store the hold change information in a predetermined storage area of the display control RAM 32c so that the order in which the hold change information is stored can be specified. In such a case, the display control RAM 32c may not include a storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number.

  In the above embodiment, two or more variable games may be executed. Further, for example, it does not matter whether one of the plurality of variable games is preferentially executed, executed in a winning order, or a plurality of variable games are simultaneously executed.

  In the above embodiment, for example, as the shortage state (entrance rate improvement state), the fluctuation time of the normal game is shortened, the winning probability of the normal lottery is increased, the total opening time of the opening and closing member 14 is increased, and It is only necessary to include at least one of the shortening of the variation time of the variation game by the special symbol.

  In the above embodiment, for example, the upper limit number of times that the probability variation state is imparted may be different from the upper limit number of times that the variation state is imparted. Further, for example, the upper limit number of times that the probability variation state is given may be until the next big hit game is given. Further, for example, it is not always necessary to give a probability change state or a change state after the end of the big hit game, and control may be performed so that the probability change state itself or the change state itself is not given.

  In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot game is specified by a special symbol designation command, but the type of jackpot game may be designated by a variation pattern designation command or other dedicated control command.

  In the above embodiment, various random values related to the variable game may be stored in a storage area provided according to the number of reserved memories. In this case, each time the variable game is executed, the random number value is shifted and stored in the storage area obtained by subtracting 1 from the reserved storage number.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, the structure of the various accessories in game board YB is not limited. For example, a large winning device may be provided for each of a plurality of variable games. In addition, for example, one or both of the big winning devices is configured such that a plurality of passing areas through which a game ball that has entered can pass branch, and a probability changing state to which a probability changing state is given, and a probability changing state May be defined as a normal passage region to which no is given.

In the above embodiment, if the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game is managed by the overall control board 31, it is not necessary to output all symbol stop commands.
In the above embodiment, any one of the overall control board 31, the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34 may be integrated.

  In the above embodiment, a so-called one type of pachinko gaming machine is employed, but the type of the pachinko gaming machine is not limited to two types, three types, one type two types of mixing machines, or the like. In addition, the game is not limited to a pachinko game machine in which a variable game is executed based on the entry of game balls into various types of objects arranged in the rolling area of the game board. A pachinko slot machine that is used may be employed.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The symbol variation game is executed when a predetermined execution condition is satisfied after a start condition in which a game ball is detected by the start means is satisfied, and the sub display means is satisfied with the start condition However, it is possible to display a held image indicating the held symbol variation game in association with the pending symbol variation game that has not yet been executed, and change the display mode of the reserved image to a specific reserved image. The hold change effect can be displayed as the game effect.

  (B) The game effect includes a demonstration effect, and the main display means generates a mode change effect that can change the effect mode when the operation means is operated during display of the demonstration effect. It can be displayed as a game effect, and the effect mode control means can control to change the effect mode when the operation means is operated during display of the mode change effect.

(C) The main display means and the sub display means are effect display means capable of displaying various game effects.
(D) A special symbol display unit capable of displaying a special symbol variation game using a special symbol among the symbol variation games is further provided, and the main display unit is configured to execute the special symbol variation game. Various game effects including an effect symbol variation game using effect symbols different from the above can be displayed.

  (E) The main display means has a display area capable of displaying various game effects including the symbol variation game, and the sub display means serves as the display area capable of displaying various game effects. The display area is smaller than the display area.

  BT1 ... 1st effect button (operation means), BT2a, BT2b ... 2nd effect button (operation means), 10 ... Main effect display device (main display means, effect display means), 11 ... Special symbol display device (special symbol display) Means), 13 ... 1st start winning opening (starting means), 15 ... 2nd start winning opening (starting means), 25 ... Sub effect display device (sub display means, effect display means), 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... main control CPU (production instruction means), 31 ... overall control board, 31a ... overall control CPU (production control means, first production control means, production mode control means), 32 ... display control board, 32a ... display control CPU (production control means, second production control means).

Claims (3)

Main display means capable of displaying various game effects including a symbol variation game that is executed based on a determination result of whether or not it is a hit;
Sub display means having a display area different from the display area of the main display means and capable of displaying various game effects;
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
Control for setting a main effect mode from a plurality of types of main effect modes that determine the effect mode of the game effect displayed on the main display means, and a plurality of types of subs that determine the effect aspects of the game effect displayed on the sub display means Production mode control means for performing control to set the sub production mode from the production mode,
The gaming machine characterized in that the production mode control means can control the sub production mode to be changed without changing the main production mode when the operation means is operated. In the sub-display means, it is possible to execute a notification effect for notifying a winning expectation degree that is an expectation degree in which a winning display result is derived in the symbol variation game on hold ,
The game machine according to claim 1 , wherein an execution mode of the notification effect varies depending on the sub-effect mode . Effect instruction means for outputting an instruction command for instructing execution of the game effect;
Effect control means for performing control to execute the game effect based on an instruction command output by the effect instruction means,
In the main display means and the sub display means, a demonstration effect can be executed in a period in which the symbol variation game is not performed,
3. The production control unit according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the production control unit performs control to cause the main display unit and the sub display unit to execute the demonstration production when a specific instruction command is input from the production instruction unit. Game machines .