JP6232620B2 - Amusement stand - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game table represented by a ball game machine (pachinko machine) and a spinning machine (slot machine).

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming table on which a hold display is performed in a predetermined manner in a display device for effects.

JP 2008-200302 A

  In conventional game machines, there is room for improvement in the display of the hold.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game table having a feature of a hold display.

The above purpose is
A symbol display means capable of displaying a symbol variation display;
A hold display means capable of displaying a number of hold icons corresponding to the number of holds;
A game machine equipped with
The second state is configured so that at least a part of the first hold icon is less visible to the player than the first state,
The first hold icon is a hold icon having a notice mode that repeats blinking that has appeared most recently among the hold icons displayed on the hold display means,
The second hold icon may be easier to visually recognize in the second state than the first hold icon,
The second hold icon is a hold icon having a notice mode that repeats blinking that has appeared most recently among the hold icons displayed on the hold display means,
The hold icon with a notice mode that repeats blinking may be a notice form that repeats blinking even after the display position changes from the first display position to the second display position in accordance with the decrease in the number of holds.
The first display position is a position where a hold icon that appeared second in the past among the hold icons being displayed on the hold display means is displayed,
Said 2nd display position is a position where the hold icon which appeared most recently among the hold icons currently displayed on said hold display means is displayed,
The hold icon displayed at the second display position is configured to be displayed in the change icon display area as a change icon according to the decrease in the number of holds,
There may be a notice mode that repeats flickering even after the hold icon that has a notice form that repeats blinking becomes the change icon,
When the blinking cycle of the first hold icon displayed at the first display position and the second hold icon displayed at the second display position are different, the first hold icon is configured such that the start timing of the blinking of the one held icons and the variation icon match,
Even when the blinking cycle of the first hold icon displayed at the first display position and the second hold icon displayed at the second display position are the same, The first hold icon and the variation icon are configured to coincide with the blinking start timing.
This is achieved by a game stand characterized by that.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to realize a gaming machine having a feature in the hold display.

It is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention from the front side (player side). It is the external view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention from the back side. 1 is a schematic front view of a game board 200 of a pachinko machine 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front. It is a circuit block diagram of the control part of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of the present invention. It is an example of the display symbol in the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, Comprising: (a) shows an example of the stop display symbol of special figure 1, (b) shows an example of the stop display symbol of special figure 2 (C) shows an example of a decorative design, and (d) shows an example of a normal stop display design. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part main process of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main control part timer interruption process of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of the special figure prefetch process in the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the prefetch result memory | storage part for special figures 1 and the special figure 2 with which the main control part 300 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention was equipped. It is a figure which shows the example of the table for the success / failure determination in the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol distribution table for the special figure 1 in the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, and operation | movement at the time of big hit. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol distribution table for the special figure 2 in the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, and operation | movement at the time of big hit. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process in the 1st sub control part 400 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the flow of the 1st sub control part main process, (b) is production | presentation. The flow of control processing is shown. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the 1st sub control part 400 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the flow of an image control process, (b) is a 1st sub control part. The flow of command reception interrupt processing is shown, and (c) shows the flow of first sub-control unit timer interrupt processing. It is a figure which shows the example of the display mode of the hold display of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, and its jackpot reliability. It is a figure which shows an example in the state where the holding | maintenance icon is blinking. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the 2nd sub control part 500 of the pachinko machine 100 by one embodiment of this invention, (a) shows the flow of the 2nd sub control part main process, (b) is the 2nd. 2 shows the flow of the second sub-control unit command reception interrupt process, and (c) shows the flow of the second sub-control unit timer interrupt process. It is a figure which shows the example of the production in Example 1 of one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the production in Example 2 of one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of the presentation control process in Example 3 of one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the production in Example 3 of one embodiment of this invention. It is a timing chart which shows the example of the lighting-on / off timing in each display mode of the hold display in Example 4 of one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect in Example 4 of one embodiment of this invention. FIG. 24 is a timing chart showing turning on / off of the special figure 1 holding lamps 801a, 801b, and 801c at the timings shown in FIGS. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect in Example 5 of one embodiment of this invention. FIG. 26 is a timing chart showing turning on / off of the special figure 2 holding lamps 802a, 802b, and 802c at the timings shown in FIGS. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect in Example 6 of one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the flow of the presentation control process in Example 7 of one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect in Example 7 of one embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect in Example 8 of one embodiment of this invention. It is a timing chart which shows the turn-on / off timing of the hold display in Example 9 of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the effect in Example 10 of one embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine (for example, a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine or a spinning game machine such as a slot machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is the external appearance perspective view which looked at the pachinko machine 100 from the front side (player side). As an external structure, the pachinko machine 100 includes an outer frame 102, a main body 104, a front frame door 106, a launching device 110, and a game board 200 on the front surface.

  The outer frame 102 is a wooden frame member having a vertical rectangular shape for fixing to an installation location (island facilities or the like) provided in a gaming machine installation sales shop. The main body 104 is referred to as an inner frame, and is a member that is provided inside the outer frame 102 and serves as a longitudinal rectangular gaming machine base body that is rotatably attached to the outer frame 102 via a hinge portion 112. The main body 104 is formed in a frame shape and has a space 114 inside. In addition, when the main body 104 is opened, an inner frame opening sensor (not shown) that detects the opening of the main body 104 is provided.

  The front frame door 106 is attached to the front surface of the main body 104 on the front side of the pachinko machine 100 so as to be openable and closable with a lock function, and is configured in a frame shape so as to be inside thereof. Is a door member having an opening 116. The front frame door 106 is provided with a transparent plate member 118 made of glass or resin at the opening 116, and a speaker 120 and a frame lamp 122 are attached to the front side. A game area 124 is defined by the rear surface of the front frame door 106 and the front surface of the game board 200. Further, a front frame door opening sensor (not shown) that detects opening of the front frame door 106 when the front frame door 106 is opened is provided.

  The front frame door 106 can store a plurality of game balls (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “balls”) in a portion below the opening 116 and guide the game balls to the launching device 110. The upper plate 126 is provided, the lower plate 128 that stores game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 126, and the game balls stored in the upper plate 126 by the player's operation are discharged to the lower plate 128. A ball release button 130, a ball discharge lever 132 for discharging game balls stored in the lower plate 128 by a player's operation to a game ball collection container (common name, dollar box), and a player's operation to the launcher 110. The ball launching handle 134 that launches the guided game ball to the game area 124 of the game board 200, and the chance to change the effect mode of various effect devices 206 (not shown in FIG. 1) by the player's operation. To the button 136, a chance button lamp 138 that causes the chance button 136 to emit light, a setting operation unit 137 that can be set by a setting person (for example, a player or a game clerk), and a card unit (CR unit) A ball lending operation button 140 for instructing ball lending, a return operation button 142 for instructing the card unit to return the player's balance, and a ball lending display section for displaying the player's balance and card unit status ( (Not shown). In addition, a lower plate full tank sensor (not shown) that detects that the lower plate 128 is full is provided.

  The launching device 110 is attached to the lower side of the main body 104, and a launching rod 146 that rotates when the ball launching handle 134 is operated by the player, and a launching rod 148 that strikes the game ball at the tip of the launching rod 146. .

  The setting operation unit 137 is a push button type switch that can be pressed by the setter, and a confirm (OK) button, an upper button positioned above the confirm button, a lower button positioned below the confirm button, and confirm A right button positioned to the right of the button, a left button positioned to the left of the confirm button, and a cancel (C) button positioned further to the right of the right button. The setting operation unit 137 includes an operation unit sensor that detects the pressing of each button. The setting operation unit 137 of this example has a unit structure in which buttons and operation unit sensors are integrated. At least one of the buttons of the setting operation unit 137 functions as a chance button that changes the effect mode of the various effect devices 206 (see FIG. 3) by the player's operation when a predetermined condition is satisfied. It may be.

  The game board 200 has a game area 124 on the front surface, and is detachably attached to the main body 104 using a predetermined fixing member so as to face the space 114 of the main body 104. The game area 124 can be observed from the opening 116 after the game board 200 is mounted on the main body 104.

  FIG. 2 is an external view of the pachinko machine 100 of FIG. The upper part of the back surface of the pachinko machine 100 has an opening that opens upward, a ball tank 150 for temporarily storing game balls, and a lower part of the ball tank 150 that is formed at the bottom of the ball tank 150. A tank rail 154 for guiding a ball that has passed through the communicating hole and dropped to the dispensing device 152 located on the right side of the back surface is provided.

  The payout device 152 is formed of a cylindrical member, and includes a payout motor, a sprocket, and a payout sensor (not shown) inside. The sprocket is configured to be rotatable by a payout motor. The sprocket that temporarily passes through the tank rail 154 and flows down into the payout device 152 is temporarily retained, and the payout motor is driven to rotate by a predetermined angle. Thus, the temporarily accumulated game balls are sent one by one downward to the payout device 152.

  The payout sensor is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball sent out by the sprocket. When the game ball is passing, either a high signal or a low signal is displayed. Either the high signal or the low signal is output to the payout controller 600 (see FIG. 4). The game ball that has passed through the payout sensor passes through a ball rail (not shown) and reaches the upper plate 126 disposed on the front side of the pachinko machine 100. The pachinko machine 100 has this configuration. To pay out the ball to the player.

  On the left side of the payout device 152 in the drawing, the main board case 158 that houses the main board 156 that constitutes the main control unit 300 that performs control processing for the entire game, and the production based on the processing information generated by the main control unit 300. The first sub-control unit 400 that performs the control process and the first sub-board 160 that houses the first sub-board 160 that includes the rotary volume control switch 161 that adjusts the volume output from the pachinko machine 100 by the operation of the game shop clerk. A second sub-board case 166 that houses the second sub-board 164 that constitutes the second sub-control unit 500 that performs a control process related to the production based on the processing information generated by the first sub-control unit 400; An error release switch that constitutes a payout control unit 600 that performs control processing related to payout of game balls and that releases an error by the operation of a game store clerk 68, a payout board case 172 for storing a payout board 170, a launch board case 176 for housing a launch board 174 that constitutes a launch control unit 630 for performing control processing relating to the launch of a game ball, and a power source for various electric gaming machines. And a power switch 178 that turns the power on and off by the operation of a game clerk and an RWM clear switch 180 that outputs an RWM clear signal to the main control unit 300 when the power is turned on. A power board case 184 that houses the power board 182, a CR interface unit 186 that transmits and receives signals between the dispensing control unit 600 and the card unit, and a main board for outputting information of the pachinko machine 100 to an external hall computer or the like 156, the first sub-board 160, etc. and the hall computer, etc. It is provided with a relay substrate 188, the to relay.

  The main board 156, the first sub board 160, the second sub board 164 and the like are provided on the back surface of the game board 200 because they need to be changed for each model, and the payout board 170, the launch board 174, the power board 182 and the like are provided. Since it is used in common by a plurality of models, the outer frame 102 is provided.

  FIG. 3 is a schematic front view of the game board 200 as viewed from the front. In the game board 200, an outer rail 202 and an inner rail 204 are arranged, and a game area 124 in which a game ball can roll is defined. An effect device 206 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 124. The effect device 206 is provided with a decorative symbol display device 208 at substantially the center. The effect device 206 performs the effect by operating the effect movable body 224, and details thereof will be described later.

  The game board 200 in this example is a game board for a so-called right-handed machine. In the right-handed machine, by changing the launch strength of the game ball by operating the ball launching handle 134, the falling path of the game ball is divided into a right path on the right side from the effect device 206 and a left path on the left side from the effect device 206. be able to. In this example, the ease of entering a ball to the ordinary figure starting port 228, special figure 1 starting port 230, special figure 2 starting port 232 (open state), variable winning ports 234, 235 (open state), etc., which will be described later, is as follows. The game ball that falls on the right path is different from the game ball that falls on the left path.

  About each of the normal figure start port 228, the special figure 2 start port 232, and the variable prize opening 235, the general figure start port 228, the special figure 2 start opening 232, and the variable prize opening 235 are arranged on the right path. Therefore, it is relatively easy to enter a game ball falling on the right path, and it is relatively difficult or impossible to enter a game ball falling on the left path. On the other hand, for each of the special figure 1 starting port 230 and the variable winning port 234, due to the influence of the arrangement pattern of the game nails 238, the warp device 242, and the like, the entrance of the game ball falling on the left path is relative. It is relatively easy to enter a game ball that falls on the right path. In the present embodiment, a right-handed machine is taken as an example, but a right-handed machine may be used.

  The decorative design display device 208 is a display device for displaying decorative images and various images (moving images or still images) used for production. In the present embodiment, the decorative design display device 208 is configured by a liquid crystal display device (Liquid Crystal Display). The decorative symbol display device 208 is divided into four symbol display regions 208a, a left symbol display region 208a, a middle symbol display region 208b, a right symbol display region 208c, a fourth symbol display region 208e, and an effect display region 208d. The middle symbol display area 208b and the right symbol display area 208c display different decorative symbols, the fourth symbol display area 208e displays the fourth symbol, and the effect display area 208d displays an image used for the effect. Furthermore, the positions and sizes of the display areas 208a, 208b, 208c, 208d, and 208e can be freely changed within the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the display position of the fourth symbol display area 208 e is fixed at the lower end of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 3, one 4th symbol display area 208e corresponding to each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is provided (two in total), but both special figure 1 and special figure 2 are provided. There may be provided only one common fourth symbol display area 208e corresponding to. In addition, although the liquid crystal display device is employ | adopted as the decoration symbol display apparatus 208, it is not a liquid crystal display device, What is necessary is just the structure which can display various effects and various game information, for example, a dot matrix display device Other display devices including a 7-segment display device, an organic EL (ElectroLuminescence) display device, a reel (drum) display device, a leaf display device, a plasma display, and a projector may be adopted.

  Below the gaming area 124, a first special symbol display device 212, a second special symbol display device 214, a normal symbol display device 210, a first special symbol hold lamp 218, and a second special symbol hold lamp 220 A normal symbol holding lamp 216 and a high-probability medium lamp 222 are provided. In addition, hereinafter, the normal symbol may be referred to as “general symbol”, the special symbol as “special symbol”, the first special symbol as “special symbol 1”, and the second special symbol as “special symbol 2”.

  The general map display device 210 is a display device for displaying a general map, and is configured by a 7-segment LED in the present embodiment. The special figure 1 display device 212 and the special figure 2 display device 214 are display devices for displaying the special figure, and are configured by 7 segment LEDs in the present embodiment.

  The multi-purpose hold lamp 216 is a lamp for indicating the number of general-purpose variable games that are on hold (details will be described later). In the present embodiment, up to a predetermined number (for example, two) of general-purpose variable games. It is possible to hold. The special figure 1 holding lamp 218 and the special figure 2 holding lamp 220 are lamps for indicating the number of special figure variable games that are held (details will be described later). In the present embodiment, the special figure variable games are predetermined. It is possible to hold up to a number (for example, 4). The high-probability medium lamp 222 is a lamp for indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state in which a big hit is likely to occur or a high probability state, and the gaming state is changed from a low probability state in which a big hit is unlikely to occur. Turns on when switching to the probability state, and turns off when switching from the high probability state to the low probability state.

  In addition, there are predetermined ball entrances, for example, a general prize opening 226, a general figure start opening 228, a special figure 1 start opening 230, a special figure 2 start opening 232, and a variable prize opening around the rendering device 206. 234 and 235 are disposed.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of general winning holes 226 are provided on the game board 200, and when a predetermined ball detection sensor (not shown) detects a ball entering the general winning holes 226 (in the general winning holes 226). In the case of winning, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of balls are discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. The player can freely take out the balls discharged to the upper plate 126. With these configurations, the player can pay out the winning balls to the player based on winning. The ball that has entered the general winning opening 226 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side. In the present embodiment, the game balls are paid out to the player as a consideration for winning (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “prize balls”) and balls lent to the player (hereinafter referred to as “rental balls”). May be included).

  The normal start port 228 is configured by a device called a gate or a through chucker for determining whether or not a ball has passed through a predetermined area of the game area 124. In the present embodiment, the game board 200 includes One is arranged on the right path. Unlike the ball that has entered the general winning opening 226, the ball that has passed through the usual starting port 228 is not discharged to the amusement island side. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects that a ball has passed through the general map starting port 228, the pachinko machine 100 starts a general map variable game by the general map display device 210.

  In the present embodiment, only one special figure 1 starting port 230 is provided at the center of the game board 200. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the special opening 1 starting port 230, the payout device 152 is driven to discharge a predetermined number (for example, three) of balls as prize balls to the upper plate 126. Then, the special figure variable game (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “special figure 1 variable game”) by the special figure 1 display device 212 is started. Note that the ball that has entered the special figure 1 starting port 230 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The special figure 2 starting port 232 is called an electric tulip (electrical chew), and in this embodiment, only one is provided on the right path. The special figure 2 starting port 232 is provided with a pair of blade members 232a that can be opened and closed to the left and right. When the blade members 232a are closed, it is impossible to enter a ball. When 210 hits and stops and displays the symbol, the blade member 232a opens and closes at a predetermined time interval and a predetermined number of times. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the special opening 2 232, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, four) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as prize balls. Then, a special figure variable game (hereinafter, also referred to as “special figure 2 variable game”) by the special figure 2 display device 214 is started. The ball that has entered the special figure 2 starting port 232 is guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  The variable winning openings 234 and 235 are called a large winning opening or an attacker. In the present embodiment, only one variable winning opening 234 is provided below the center of the game board 200, and the variable winning opening 235 is on the right path. Only one is provided. The variable winning openings 234 and 235 are each provided with a door member that can be freely opened and closed, and a ball cannot be entered while the door member is closed. If the special figure display device stops and displays the jackpot symbol after winning the special figure variation game, for example, one door member of the variable prize opening 234, 235 is closed at a predetermined time interval (for example, opening time 29 seconds, closing time) It opens and closes at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times) for a time of 1.5 seconds. When a predetermined ball detection sensor detects a ball entering the variable winning opening 234, 235, the payout device 152 is driven, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of balls is discharged to the upper plate 126 as a winning ball. The balls that have entered the variable winning openings 234 and 235 are guided to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharged to the amusement island side.

  Further, a plurality of disk-shaped hitting direction changing members 236 called a windmill and a plurality of game nails 238 are arranged in the vicinity of these winning openings and starting openings, and at the bottom of the inner rail 204, An out port 240 is provided for guiding a ball that has not won a prize or starting port to the back side of the pachinko machine 100 and then discharging it to the game island side.

  The pachinko machine 100 supplies the ball stored in the upper plate 126 by the player to the launch position of the launch rail, drives the launch motor with strength according to the operation amount of the player's ball launch handle 134, and The outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 are made to pass through the outer rail 202 and the inner rail 204 by the 146 and the launcher 148 and are launched into the game area 124. Then, the ball that has reached the upper part of the game area 124 falls downward while changing the traveling direction by the hitting direction changing member 236, the game nail 238, and the like, Winning out the starting port (Special Figure 1 starting port 230, Special Figure 2 starting port 232), winning out any winning port or starting port, or just passing through the normal starting port 228 To reach.

  Next, the rendering device 206 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. On the front side of the stage device 206, a warp device 242 (242a, 242b) and a front stage 244 are arranged in an area where the game ball can roll, and an effect movable body 224 is placed in the area where the game ball cannot roll. It is arranged. In addition, a decorative symbol display device 208 and a shielding device 246 (hereinafter may be referred to as a door or a shutter) are disposed on the back side of the effect device 206. That is, in the effect device 206, the decorative symbol display device 208 and the shielding device 246 are positioned behind the warp device 242, the front stage 244, and the effect movable body 224. The warp device 242 discharges the game ball that has entered the warp inlet 242a provided at the upper left of the effect device 206 to the front stage 244 below the front surface of the effect device 206 from the warp outlet 242b. The front stage 244 can roll a ball discharged from the warp outlet 242b or a ball carried by a nail of the game board 200, and the passed ball is in the center of the front stage 244. A special route 244a is provided to facilitate entry to 230.

  The effect movable body 224 of this example includes a horizontally long flat panel on which the model name of the pachinko machine 100 and the like are displayed. The effect movable body 224 is movable by a stepping motor (not shown) so that the front of the decorative symbol display device 208 can be moved in the vertical direction within a plane substantially parallel to the display screen. In addition, as another effect movable body, movable actors 1011 and 1012 (see FIGS. 19A to 19D), which will be described later, may be provided.

  The shielding device 246 includes a lattice-like left door 246a and right door 246b, and is disposed between the decorative symbol display device 208 and the front stage 244. Belts wound around two pulleys (not shown) are fixed to the upper portions of the left door 246a and the right door 246b, respectively. That is, the left door 246a and the right door 246b move to the left and right as the belt driven by the motor through the pulley moves. In the state where the left door 246a and the right door 246b are closed, the shielding device 246 covers the inner end portions of the shielding device 246 so that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the decorative symbol display device 208. In the state where the left door 246a and the right door 246b are opened, each inner end portion slightly overlaps the outer end portion of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208, but the player can visually recognize all of the display of the decorative symbol display device 208. It is. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b can be stopped at arbitrary positions, respectively, for example, only a part of the decorative design so that the player can identify which decorative design the displayed decorative design is. Can be shielded. In addition, the left door 246a and the right door 246b may be configured so that a part of the decorative symbol display device 208 behind the lattice hole can be visually recognized, or the shoji part of the lattice hole is closed with a translucent lens body. The display by the decorative symbol display device 208 may be made vaguely visible to the player, or the shoji part of the holes in the lattice is completely blocked (shielded), and the decorative symbol display device 208 behind is made completely invisible. Also good. The shielding device 246 of this example is configured to expose the lower end portion of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 even when the left door 246a and the right door 246b are closed. As a result, the fourth symbol display area 208e located at the lower end of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 is visible regardless of the open / closed state of the shielding device 246.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the pachinko machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the control unit. The control unit of the pachinko machine 100 can be roughly divided into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game and a command signal (hereinafter simply referred to as “command”) transmitted by the main control unit 300. The first sub-control unit 400 that performs control, the second sub-control unit 500 that controls various devices based on the command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400, and the main control unit 300 according to the command transmitted by the main control unit 300 The payout control unit 600 controls the game ball payout, the launch control unit 630 performs the game ball launch control, and the power supply control unit 660 controls the power supplied to the pachinko machine 100. .

  First, the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The main control unit 300 includes a basic circuit 302 that controls the entire main control unit 300. The basic circuit 302 includes a CPU 304, a ROM 306 for storing control programs and various data, a RAM 308 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 310 for controlling input / output of various devices, a time And a counter timer 312 for measuring the number of times and a WDT 314 for monitoring an abnormality in the program processing. Note that other storage devices may be used for the ROM 306 and the RAM 308, and this is the same for the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500 described later. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 316b as a system clock.

  The basic circuit 302 has a random value generation circuit (counter circuit) 318 (a counter circuit) 318 (used as a hardware random number counter that changes a numerical value in the range of 0 to 65535 every time a clock signal output from the crystal oscillator 316a is received. This circuit includes two counters) and a predetermined ball detection sensor, for example, a sensor for detecting a game ball passing through each start port, winning port, variable winning port, or opening the front frame door A sensor circuit for receiving signals output from various sensors 320 including a sensor, an inner frame opening sensor, and a lower plate full sensor, and outputting an amplification result and a comparison result with a reference voltage to the random value generation circuit 318 and the basic circuit 302 322, a drive circuit 324 for performing display control of a predetermined symbol display device such as the special figure 1 display device 212 or the special figure 2 display device 214, and a predetermined figure A drive circuit 326 for performing display control of the display device, for example, the general map display device 210, and various status display units 328 (for example, the general map hold lamp 216, the special figure 1 hold lamp 218, the special figure 2 hold lamp 220, the high Driving circuit 330 for performing display control of the center lamp 222 and the like, and various movable members such as a blade member 232a of the special drawing 2 starting port 232 and door members of the variable winning ports 234 and 235 are opened and closed. A drive circuit 334 for controlling the solenoid 332 is connected. In this example, the crystal oscillator 316a and the random value generation circuit 318 are provided separately, but the crystal oscillator 316a may be included in the random value generation circuit 318.

  When the sphere detection sensor 320 detects that a sphere is won at the special figure 1 starting port 230, the sensor circuit 322 outputs a signal indicating that the sphere has been detected to the random value generation circuit 318. Upon receiving this signal, the random value generation circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the special figure 1 starting port 230, and stores the latched value in the built-in counter value corresponding to the special figure 1 starting port 230. Store in the register. Similarly, when the random value generation circuit 318 receives a signal indicating that the ball has won the special figure 2 starting port 232, the random number generation circuit 318 latches the value at the timing of the counter corresponding to the special figure 2 starting port 232. The latched value is stored in a built-in counter value storage register corresponding to the special figure 2 starting port 232.

  Further, an information output circuit 336 is connected to the basic circuit 302, and the main control unit 300 is connected to an information input circuit 350 provided in an external hall computer (not shown) or the like via this information output circuit 336. The game information (for example, game state) of the machine 100 is output.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a voltage monitoring circuit 338 that monitors the voltage value of the power source supplied from the power source control unit 660 to the main control unit 300. The voltage monitoring circuit 338 is a voltage value of the power source. Is lower than a predetermined value (9 V in this example), a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output to the basic circuit 302.

  In addition, the main control unit 300 is provided with a start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs a start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. When the activation signal is input, game control is started (main control unit main processing described later is started).

  The main control unit 300 includes an output interface for transmitting a command to the first sub control unit 400 and an output interface for transmitting a command to the payout control unit 600. Communication with the 1 sub control part 400 and the payout control part 600 is enabled. Information communication between the main control unit 300 and the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 is one-way communication. The main control unit 300 sends commands and the like to the first sub-control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600. The first sub control unit 400 and the payout control unit 600 are configured such that signals such as commands cannot be transmitted to the main control unit 300. However, information communication between the main control unit 300, the first sub control unit 400, and the payout control unit 600 may be performed by bidirectional communication.

  Next, the first sub control unit 400 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a basic circuit 402 that controls the entire first sub-control unit 400 based mainly on commands transmitted from the main control unit 300. The basic circuit 402 includes a CPU 404, a RAM 408 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 410 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 412 for measuring time and frequency. It is installed. The CPU 404 of the basic circuit 402 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 414 as a system clock. The basic circuit 402 is provided with a ROM 406 for storing a control program and various effect data. The ROM 406 may store the control program and various effect data in separate ROMs.

  Further, the basic circuit 402 includes a sound source IC (S-ROM) 416 for controlling the speaker 120 (and amplifier), various lamps 418 (for example, a chance button lamp 138, and an effect special figure 1 hold lamp described later). Drive circuit 420 for controlling the group 801, the special drawing 2 reserved lamp group for production 802 (see FIG. 23, etc.), the drive circuit 432 for controlling the drive of the shielding device 246, and the shielding device 246. A shielding device sensor 430 that detects the current position, a chance button sensor 426 that detects pressing of the chance button 136, a volume adjustment switch 161 that adjusts the volume output from the speaker 120 (not shown in FIG. 4), and a setting An operation unit sensor (not shown) that detects pressing of each button of the operation unit 137, and detection signals from these sensors are used as a basic circuit 402. A VDP that reads the image data stored in the ROM 406 based on a signal from the sensor circuit 428 to output and the CPU 404, generates a display image using the work area of the VRAM 436, and displays the image on the decorative symbol display device 208 (Video display processor) 434 is connected.

  Next, the second sub control unit 500 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a basic circuit 502 that receives the control command transmitted from the first sub-control unit 400 via the input interface and controls the entire second sub-control unit 500 based on the control command. ing. The basic circuit 502 includes a CPU 504, a RAM 508 for temporarily storing data, an I / O 510 for controlling input / output of various devices, and a counter timer 512 for measuring time, the number of times, and the like. doing. The CPU 504 of the basic circuit 502 operates by inputting a clock signal of a predetermined period output from the crystal oscillator 514 as a system clock. The basic circuit 502 is provided with a ROM 506 in which a control program and data for controlling the entire second sub-control unit 500, data for image display, and the like are stored.

  The basic circuit 502 includes a drive circuit 516 for controlling the drive of the effect movable body 224, an effect movable body sensor 424 that detects the current position of the effect movable body 224, and a detection signal from the effect movable body sensor 424. Is output to the basic circuit 502, a game board lamp drive circuit 530 for controlling the game board lamp 532, and a game table frame lamp drive for controlling the game table frame lamp 542 The circuit 540 is connected to a serial communication control circuit 520 that performs lighting control by serial communication between the game board lamp drive circuit 530 and the game stand frame lamp drive circuit 540.

  Next, the payout control unit 600, the launch control unit 630, and the power supply control unit 660 of the pachinko machine 100 will be described. The payout control unit 600 controls the payout motor 602 of the payout device 152 mainly based on a command signal or the like transmitted from the main control unit 300, and wins or rents a ball based on a control signal output from the payout sensor 604. It is detected whether or not the payout has been completed. Further, the payout control unit 600 communicates with a card unit 608 provided separately from the pachinko machine 100 via the interface unit 606.

  The launch control unit 630 outputs a control signal output from the payout control unit 600 to permit or stop the launch, or a launch intensity output circuit provided in the ball launch handle 134 to operate the ball launch handle 134 by the player. Control of the launch motor 632 that drives the launcher 146 and launcher 148, and control of the ball feeder 634 that supplies the launcher 110 with a ball from the upper plate 126 based on a control signal that indicates the launch intensity according to the amount. I do.

  The power control unit 660 converts the AC power supplied from the outside to the pachinko machine 100 into a DC voltage, converts it to a predetermined voltage, and controls each control unit such as the main control unit 300 and the first sub control unit 400, the payout device 152, etc. Supply to each device. Further, the power supply control unit 660 supplies a power storage circuit (for example, a power supply circuit) for supplying power to a predetermined part (for example, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300) for a predetermined period (for example, 10 days) even after the external power supply is cut off. , Capacitor). In the present embodiment, a predetermined voltage is supplied from the power supply control unit 660 to the payout control unit 600 and the second sub control unit 500, and the main control unit 300, the second sub control unit 500, and the launch control are supplied from the payout control unit 600. Although the predetermined voltage is supplied to the unit 630, the predetermined voltage may be supplied to each control unit and each device through another power supply path.

  Next, using FIG. 5A to FIG. 5D, the special figure 1 display device 212, the special figure 2 display device 214, the decorative symbol display device 208, and the universal figure display device 210 of the pachinko machine 100 are stopped and displayed. The types of figures and ordinary drawings will be described. FIG. 5 (a) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect of FIG. 1, and FIG. 5 (b) shows an example of the stop symbol aspect of FIG. The special figure 1 variable game is started on the condition that the first start port sensor detects that the ball has entered the special figure 1 start opening 230, and the special figure 2 start opening 232 indicates that the ball has entered 2 The special figure 2 variable game is started on condition that the start sensor is detected. When the special figure 1 variable game is started, the special figure 1 display device 212 performs “variable display of special figure 1” which repeats lighting of all seven segments and lighting of one central segment. When the special figure 2 variable game is started, the special figure 2 display device 214 performs “variable display of special figure 2” by repeating all lighting of the seven segments and lighting of the central one segment. . These “variation display of special figure 1” and “variation display of special figure 2” correspond to an example of the symbol fluctuation display in the present embodiment. When the fluctuation time determined before the start of the fluctuation in FIG. 1 elapses, the special figure 1 display device 212 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 1 and the fluctuation time determined before the fluctuation starts in the special figure 2. After the elapse, the special figure 2 display device 214 stops and displays the stop symbol form of the special figure 2. Therefore, from the start of “figure display of special figure 1” until the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is stopped, or after the start of “fluctuation display of special figure 2”, the stop symbol form of special figure 2 is displayed. Until stop display corresponds to an example of the symbol fluctuation stop display referred to in the present embodiment, the stop symbol mode of special figure 1 or 2 is stopped and displayed after the "fluctuation display of special figure 1 or 2" is started. A series of displays until this is done is referred to as symbol variation stop display. The symbol variation stop display may be continuously performed a plurality of times.

  FIG. 5 (a) shows seven types of special charts, "Special Figure A" to "Special Figure G", as the stop symbol forms in the symbol fluctuation stop display of Special Figure 1. In FIG. 5A, the white portions in the figure indicate the segment locations where the light is turned off, and the black portions indicate the location where the segments are turned on. "Special Figure A" is a 15 round (15R) special jackpot symbol, "Special Figure B" is a 7R special jackpot symbol, and "Special Figure C" is a 7R jackpot symbol. In the pachinko machine 100 of the present embodiment, whether or not a big hit in the special figure variable game is determined by lottery of hardware random numbers, and whether or not a special big hit is determined and the number of rounds are determined by lottery of software random numbers. The difference between the jackpot and the special jackpot is the difference in whether the probability of winning the jackpot is high (special jackpot) or low (jackpot) in the next special figure variation game. Hereinafter, a state with a high probability of winning the jackpot is referred to as a special figure high probability state (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “special figure certain change” or simply “probable change”), and a state with a low probability is specially designated. This is called a low probability state. In addition, after the 15R special jackpot game ends, after the 7R special jackpot game ends and after the 7R jackpot game ends, the state shifts to the time-saving state (electric support state). Although the short time will be described in detail later, the short time state is referred to as a normal high probability state (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “general probability change”), and the non-short time state is referred to as a general low probability state. “Special Figure A”, which is a 15R special jackpot symbol, and “Special Figure B”, which is a 7R special jackpot symbol, are symbols that become a special figure high-probability common figure high-probability state, and “Special Figure C” that is a 7R jackpot symbol. Is a symbol that becomes a special figure low probability normal figure high probability state. These “special drawing A”, “special drawing B”, and “special drawing C” are symbols that have a relatively large advantage over the player.

  “Special figure D” is a 2R jackpot symbol called sudden probability change, which is a special figure high probability normal figure high probability state. That is, “Special Figure D” is 2R compared to “Special Figure A” which is 15R and “Special Figure B” which is 7R.

  “Special figure E” is a 2R jackpot symbol called latent probability variation or hidden probability variation. As will be described later, when “Special Figure E” is stopped and displayed in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state, the special figure high probability normal figure low probability state (so-called “open” time 100 ms × 2R) ends. If the special figure E is stopped and displayed in a state other than the low probability state, the special figure high probability will be displayed after the big hit game (opening time 29000 ms × 2R). Transition to the high probability state shown in FIG. 11 (see FIGS. 11A and 11B). In other words, the “special figure E” indicates that the action during the big hit game and the game state to be shifted thereafter are determined according to the game state when the stop display is made (in this example, whether or not the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state). It is a different design.

  “Special figure F” is a small hit symbol, and is a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state. Further, the “special chart G” is an off-line symbol, and is a symbol that is relatively less advantageous to the player.

  FIG. 5 (b) shows four types of special figures “Special figure a” to “Special figure d” as stop symbol forms in the symbol fluctuation stop display of Special figure 2. “Special figure a” is a 15R special jackpot symbol, “Special figure b” is a 7R special jackpot symbol, “Special figure c” is a 7R jackpot symbol, and “Special figure d” is a missed symbol. In the present embodiment, seven types of special maps (of which five types are big hits) are used as the special symbol 2 as the special symbols 1 to 7 as shown in FIG. As the stop symbol pattern, four types of special maps (three of which are big hits) are used. By configuring in this way, there is a case where it is possible to provide a difference between the advantages of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 without changing the probability of being a big hit and the probability of being probable among the big wins. In this example, the big hit of Special Figure 1 includes sudden probability changes and latent probability changes that hardly give out balls, whereas the big hit of Special Figure 2 does not include sudden probability changes and latent probability changes. The advantage of special figure 2 is higher than that of special figure 1.

  FIG. 5 (c) shows an example of a decorative design. There are 10 types of decoration patterns of the present embodiment: “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 10”. “Decoration 1” to “Decoration 9” and “Decoration 10” represent the numbers “1” to “9” and “0”, respectively. The first start port sensor detects that a ball has won the special figure 1 starting port 230 or the special figure 2 starting port 232, that is, the ball has entered the special figure 1 starting port 230, or the special figure 2 Each of the left symbol display area 208a, the middle symbol display area 208b, and the right symbol display area 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208 is provided on the condition that the second start port sensor detects that a ball has entered the start port 232. In the symbol display area, “decoration 1” → “decoration 2” → “decoration 3” →... → “decoration 9” → “decoration 10” → “decoration 1” →. “Change design of symbols”.

  And then, "Special Figure A" 15R special jackpot, "Special Figure B" 7R special jackpot, "Special Figure C" 7R big jackpot, "Special Figure a" 15R special jackpot, "Special Figure b" 7R special jackpot When the 7R jackpot of “special drawing c” is notified, a combination of symbols in which three same decorative symbols are arranged in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c (for example, “decoration 1—decoration 1—decoration 1” or “decoration 2— Display “decoration 2—decoration 2”). When the 15R special jackpot of “Special Figure A” and the 15R special jackpot of “Special Figure a” are explicitly notified, a combination of three symbols with the same odd number of decorative symbols (for example, “Decoration 3-Decoration 3- “Decoration 3”, “decoration 7-decoration 7-decoration 7”, etc.) are stopped and displayed.

  In addition, when notifying 2R big hit called “special drawing E” latent probability change (hidden probability change) or “special drawing F” small hit, “decoration 1-decoration 2-decoration 3” is stopped and displayed. To do. When a 2R jackpot called “sudden change” of “special drawing D” is notified, “decoration 1-decoration 3—decoration 5” is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when notifying of the difference between “special drawing G” and “special drawing d”, symbol combinations other than the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 5C are stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c.

  FIG.5 (d) shows an example of the usual stop display symbol. In the present embodiment, there are two types of stoppage display modes of “normal map A”, which is a winning symbol, and “general symbol B”, which is a missed symbol. Based on the fact that the above-mentioned gate sensor has detected that the sphere has passed through the general start port 228, the general map display device 210 repeats the lighting of all seven segments and the lighting of one central segment. Perform a “normal change display”. Then, when notifying the winning of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure A” is stopped and displayed, and when notifying the deviation of the common figure variable game, the “normal figure B” is stopped and displayed. Also in FIG. 5D, the white portions in the figure indicate the segment locations where the light is extinguished, and the black portions indicate the location of the segments where the light is illuminated.

  Next, main control unit main processing executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit. As described above, the main control unit 300 is provided with the start signal output circuit (reset signal output circuit) 340 that outputs the start signal (reset signal) when the power is turned on. The CPU 304 of the basic circuit 302 to which this activation signal is input executes a main control unit main process according to a control program stored in advance in the ROM 306 after resetting by a reset interrupt.

  First, in step S101, initial setting 1 is performed. In the initial setting 1, the stack initial value is set in the stack pointer (SP) of the CPU 304 (temporary setting), the interrupt mask is set, the I / O 310 is initialized, the various variables stored in the RAM 308 are initialized, and the WDT 314 is set. Enable operation, set initial values, etc. In this embodiment, a numerical value corresponding to 32.8 ms is set in WDT 314 as an initial value.

  In step S103 following step S101, the value of the counter of WDT 314 is cleared, and the time measurement by WDT 314 is restarted. In step S105 subsequent to step S103, whether or not the low voltage signal is ON, that is, the voltage value of the power supply that the voltage monitoring circuit 338 supplies from the power supply control unit 660 to the main control unit 300 is a predetermined value. When it is less than (9 V in this example), it is monitored whether or not a low voltage signal indicating that the voltage has dropped is output. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when the CPU 304 detects that the power supply is cut off), the process returns to step S103, and when the low voltage signal is off (when the CPU 304 does not detect that the power supply is cut off), The process proceeds to S107. Even when the predetermined value (9 V) is not yet reached immediately after the power is turned on, the process returns to step S103, and step S105 is repeatedly executed until the supply voltage becomes equal to or higher than the predetermined value.

  In step S107, initial setting 2 is performed. In the initial setting 2, a process for setting a numerical value for determining a cycle for executing a main control unit timer interrupt process, which will be described later, in the counter timer 312, a predetermined port of the I / O 310 (for example, a test output port, a second output port, etc.) 1) a process of outputting a clear signal from the output port 1), a setting for permitting writing to the RAM 308, and the like.

  In step S109 subsequent to step S107, it is determined whether or not the state before power interruption (before power interruption) is restored. If the state before power interruption is not restored (the basic circuit 302 of the main control unit 300 is changed). In the case of initializing), the process proceeds to initialization processing (step S113). Specifically, first, a RAM clear signal transmitted when an RWM clear switch 180 provided on the power supply board 182 is operated by a store clerk or the like is on (indicating that there has been an operation). That is, it is determined whether or not RAM clear is necessary. If the RAM clear signal is on (RAM clear is necessary), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state. On the other hand, when the RAM clear signal is OFF (when the RAM clear is not necessary), the power status information stored in the power status storage area provided in the RAM 308 is read, and the power status information is information indicating suspend. It is determined whether or not. If the power status information is not information indicating suspend, the process proceeds to step S113 to set the basic circuit 302 to the initial state. If the power status information is information indicating suspend, all 1-byte data stored in a predetermined area (for example, all areas) of the RAM 308 is added to a 1-byte register whose initial value is 0. Thus, the checksum is calculated, and it is determined whether or not the calculated checksum result is a specific value (for example, 0) (whether or not the checksum result is normal). When the checksum result is a specific value (eg, 0) (when the checksum result is normal), the process proceeds to step S111 to return to the state before the power interruption, and the checksum result is a specific value. If the value is other than 0 (for example, 0) (if the result of the checksum is abnormal), the process proceeds to step S113 to set the pachinko machine 100 to the initial state.

  In step S111, power recovery processing is performed. In this power recovery process, the value of the stack pointer stored in the stack pointer save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power failure is read and reset to the stack pointer (this setting). In addition, the value of each register stored in the register save area provided in the RAM 308 at the time of power interruption is read out and reset in each register, and then the interrupt permission is set. Thereafter, as a result of the CPU 304 executing the control program based on the reset stack pointer and registers, the pachinko machine 100 returns to the state when the power is turned off. That is, the processing is resumed from the instruction next to the instruction (predetermined in step S115) performed immediately before branching to the timer interrupt process (described later) immediately before the power interruption. The RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a transmission information storage area. In step S111, a power recovery command is set in the transmission information storage area. This power recovery command is a command indicating that the power has been restored to the state at the time of power-off. In the command setting transmission process (step S233) in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300, which will be described later, the first sub control unit 400. Sent to.

  In step S113, initialization processing is performed. In this initialization process, interrupt prohibition setting, stack initial value setting to the stack pointer (this setting), initialization of all storage areas of the RAM 308, and the like are performed. Further, here, a normal return command is set in the transmission information storage area provided in the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300. This normal return command is a command indicating that the initialization process (step S113) of the main control unit 300 has been performed, and, like the power recovery command, the command setting transmission process (in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 300) ( In step S233), the data is transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400.

  In step S115 subsequent to step S113, the basic random number initial value updating process is performed after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this basic random number initial value update process, three initial value generations for generating the initial values of the three random number counters for generating the normal winning random number value, the special figure 1 random value, and the special figure 2 random value respectively. The random number counter for use and the two random number counters for generating each of the random number value for determining the usual figure variation time and the random value for determining the special figure fluctuation time are updated. For example, if the numerical value range that can be taken as the random number value for determining the normal time variation is 0 to 100, the value is acquired from the random number counter storage area for generating the random value for determining the normal time variation time provided in the RAM 308 and acquired. Then, 1 is added to the obtained value and stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. Other initial value generation random number counters and random number counters are similarly updated. The initial value generation random number counter is also updated in a basic random number initial value update process (step S207) described later. The main control unit 300 repeatedly executes the process of step S115 except during a timer interrupt process that starts every predetermined period.

  Next, the main control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 304 of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the main control unit timer interrupt process. The main control unit 300 includes a counter timer 312 that generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined cycle (in this example, about once every 2 ms), and the main control unit timer interrupt processing is triggered by this timer interrupt signal. At a predetermined cycle.

  First, in step S201, a timer interrupt start process is performed. In this timer interrupt start process, a process of temporarily saving each register value of the CPU 304 to the stack area is performed. In step S203 following step S201, the WDT 314 is periodically updated so that the WDT 314 count value exceeds the initial setting value (32.8 ms in this example) and no WDT interruption occurs (so as not to detect a processing abnormality). Therefore (in this example, the restart is performed once in about 2 ms, which is the period of the main control unit timer interrupt).

  In step S205 subsequent to step S203, input port state update processing is performed. In this input port state update process, the detection signals of various sensors 320 including the above-mentioned front frame door open sensor, inner frame open sensor, lower pan full sensor, and various ball detection sensors are input via the input port of the I / O 310. The input is monitored for the presence or absence of a detection signal, and stored in a signal state storage area provided for each of the various sensors 320 in the RAM 308. If the detection signal of the sphere detection sensor is described as an example, information on the presence / absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected in the timer interruption process (about 4 ms before) is stored in the RAM 308 for each sphere detection sensor. This information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area partitioned and stored in the RAM 308 in the previous detection signal storage area partitioned for each sphere detection sensor, and the previous timer interrupt processing (about 2 ms before) ) Is read from the current detection signal storage area provided for each sphere detection sensor in the RAM 308, and this information is read out from the previous detection signal storage area described above. To remember. Further, the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor detected this time is stored in the above-described current detection signal storage area.

  Further, in step S205, the information on the presence or absence of the detection signal of each sphere detection sensor stored in each storage area of the above-mentioned detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area is compared. It is determined whether or not the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in the ball detection sensor matches the winning determination pattern information. This main control unit timer interrupt process that is repeatedly started at a very short interval of about 2 ms while one game ball passes one ball detection sensor is started several times. For this reason, every time the main control unit timer interrupt process is activated, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is confirmed in step S205. As a result, a detection signal indicating that the same game ball has passed the same ball detection sensor is stored in each of the detection signal storage area, the previous detection signal storage area, and the current detection signal storage area. That is, when the game ball starts to pass through the ball detection sensor, there is no detection signal before, a previous detection signal, and a current detection signal. In the present embodiment, in consideration of erroneous detection and noise of the sphere detection sensor, it is determined that there is a prize when the detection signal is stored twice continuously after no detection signal.

  In the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300, winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is no previous detection signal, that there is a previous detection signal, and that there is a current detection signal) is stored. In step S205, information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times in each sphere detection sensor is pre-determined winning determination pattern information (in this embodiment, no previous detection signal, previous detection signal present, current detection signal present). In the case of the general winning opening 226, the variable winning openings 234, 235, the special figure 1 starting opening 230, and the special figure 2 starting opening 232, or the ordinary drawing starting opening 228. Is determined to have passed. In other words, it is determined that there has been a winning at these winning ports 226, 234, 235 and these starting ports 230, 232, 228. For example, when the information on the presence / absence of the detection signals for the past three matches with the above-described winning determination pattern information in the general winning opening sensor for detecting the winning at the general winning opening 226, there is a winning at the general winning opening 226. If the information on the presence / absence of detection signals for the past three times does not match the above-described winning determination pattern information, the subsequent general winnings are performed. The process branches to the subsequent process without performing the process associated with winning the prize to the mouth 226.

  The ROM 306 of the main control unit 300 stores winning determination clear pattern information (in this embodiment, information indicating that there is a detection signal before, no previous detection signal, no current detection signal). After it is determined that there has been a single win, it is not determined that there has been a win until the information on the presence or absence of detection signals for the past three times matches the winning determination clear pattern information in each ball detection sensor, and the winning determination is cleared. If it matches the pattern information, it is next determined whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information.

  In step S207 subsequent to step S205, a basic random number initial value update process is performed, and in the next step S209, a basic random number update process is performed. In these basic random number initial value update processing and basic random number update processing, the initial value generation random number counter performed in step S115 is updated, and then used in the main control unit 300. Three random number counters for generating 1 random number value and special figure 2 random value respectively are updated. For example, if the range of values that can be taken as a random number value for a normal winning number is 0 to 100, a value is acquired from a random number counter storage area for generating a normal winning random number value provided in the RAM 308, and 1 is added to the acquired value. Then, it is stored in the original random number counter storage area. At this time, if the result of adding 1 to the acquired value is 101, 0 is stored in the original random number counter storage area. If it is determined that the random number counter has made a round as a result of adding 1 to the acquired value, the value of the initial value generating random number counter corresponding to each random number counter is acquired, and the random number counter storage area Set to.

  For example, a value is acquired from a random number counter for generating a regular winning random number that fluctuates in a numerical range of 0 to 100, and a result obtained by adding 1 to the acquired value is stored in a predetermined initial value storage area provided in the RAM 308. If the value is equal to the previously set initial value (for example, 7), the value is acquired as an initial value from the initial value generation random number counter corresponding to the random number counter for generating the random number for winning the normal number, The initial value set this time is stored in the above-mentioned initial value storage area in order to determine that the random number counter for generating a normal winning random value has made one round next, in addition to setting the random number counter for generating a winning random value Keep it. In addition to the initial value storage area described above for determining that the random number counter for generating a random number for generating a regular figure has made one round next, a random number counter for generating a special figure 1 random value and a special figure 2 random value The RAM 308 is provided with an initial value storage area for determining that each of the generation random number counters has made one round. In the present embodiment, the counter for acquiring the special figure 1 random value and the counter for acquiring the special figure 2 random value are provided separately, but the same counter may be used.

  In step S211 following step S209, effect random number update processing is performed. In this effect random number update process, a random number counter for generating an effect random number used by the main control unit 300 is updated.

  In step S213 following step S211, timer update processing is performed. In this timer update process, the time for displaying and changing the symbol on the special symbol display device 212 and the time for displaying and changing the symbol on the special symbol display device 212 are counted. Special figure 1 display symbol update timer, Special figure 2 display symbol update timer for measuring the time for the symbol to be changed / stopped on the special figure 2 display device 214, a predetermined winning effect time, a predetermined opening time, a predetermined time Various timers including a timer for counting the closing time, a predetermined end effect period, and the like are updated.

  In step S215 subsequent to step S213, a winning opening counter updating process is performed. In this winning opening counter updating process, when the winning openings 226, 234, 235 and the starting openings 230, 232, 228 have been won, the number of winning balls stored in the RAM 308 for each winning opening or for each starting opening is stored. The value of the area is read and 1 is added to set the original prize ball number storage area.

  In step S217 following step S215, a winning acceptance process is performed. In the winning acceptance process, it is determined whether or not there has been a winning at the special figure 1 starting port 230, the special figure 2 starting port 232, the ordinary drawing starting port 228, and the variable winning ports 234 and 235. Here, the determination is made using the determination result of whether or not it matches the winning determination pattern information in step S205.

  When the special figure 1 starting port 230 is won and the corresponding special figure 1 holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, the special figure 1 starting port 230 of the random number generation circuit (hard random number circuit) 318 A special figure 1 winning random number value generated by performing predetermined processing on a value stored in a corresponding built-in counter value storage register is acquired, and a special figure is generated from a special figure 1 random number generation random number counter provided in the RAM 308. One random value is acquired and stored in the special figure 1 random value storage area in the order of acquisition. The special figure 1 winning random number values and the special figure 1 random number values in the special figure 1 random value storage area are stored in the same number as the special figure 1 reservation number stored in the special figure 1 reservation number storage area. In the special figure 1 random value storage area, each time the special figure 1 holding number decreases, the data of the combination of the special figure 1 winning random number and the special figure 1 random value having the highest holding order (first) is deleted. At the same time, processing is performed so that the data holding order of the remaining special figure 1 winning random number value and special figure 1 random value group is incremented by one. Also, each time the special figure 1 holding number increases, a new special figure 1 is added to the next holding order of the data of the combination of the special figure 1 winning random number value and the special figure 1 random value having the lowest (last) holding order. The data of a set of winning random numbers and special figure 1 random values is written.

  When the special figure 2 starting port 232 is won and the corresponding special figure 2 reserved number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, a built-in counter corresponding to the special figure 2 starting port 232 of the random number generation circuit 318 The special figure 2 winning random number value generated by performing predetermined processing on the value stored in the value storage register is acquired, and the special figure 2 random number value is acquired from the special figure 2 random value generation random number counter provided in the RAM 308. Then, they are stored in the special figure 2 random value storage area in the order of acquisition. The special figure 2 winning random number values and the special figure 2 random number values in the special figure 2 random number storage area are stored in the same number as the special figure 2 reservation number stored in the special figure 2 reservation number storage area. In the special figure 2 random value storage area, each time the special figure 2 hold number decreases, the data of the combination of the special figure 2 winning random value and the special figure 2 random value with the highest holding order is deleted, and the remainder The special ranking 2 winning random number value and the special figure 2 random value set data are processed so that the holding order is incremented by one. Each time the special figure 2 hold number increases by one, a special special figure 2 winning random number value is added to the next holding rank of the data of the special figure 2 winning random number value and the special figure 2 random value group having the lowest holding order. And special figure 2 random value set data is written.

  Also, special figure 1 starting information (a combination of special figure 1 winning random value and special figure 1 random value) or special figure 2 starting information (a pair of special figure 2 winning random value and special figure 2 random value) has been newly acquired. In this case, the special figure prefetching process is executed using the start information. Details of the special figure prefetching process will be described later.

  If a win is received at the general figure starting port 228 and the corresponding general figure holding number storage area provided in the RAM 308 is not full, a value is obtained as a normal figure winning random number value from the random number counter for generating the normal figure winning random number value. Are stored in the corresponding ordinary random number storage area. When there is a winning at the variable winning opening 234, information indicating that a ball has entered the variable winning opening 234 is stored in the winning storage area for the variable winning opening 234. When a winning is made at the variable winning opening 235, information indicating that a ball has entered the variable winning opening 235 is stored in the winning storage area for the variable winning opening 235.

  In step S219 following step S217, a payout request number transmission process is performed. Note that the output schedule information and the payout request information output to the payout control unit 600 are composed of, for example, 1 byte, strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bit 6 Power-on information (if turned on, indicates that this is the first command transmission after power-on), bits 4-5 indicate the current processing type for encryption (0-3), and bits 0-3 indicate encryption The number of payout requests after processing is shown.

  In step S221 following step S219, a normal state update process is performed. This normal state update process performs one of a plurality of processes corresponding to the normal state. For example, in the general diagram state update process in the middle of the normal map change display (the value of the above-mentioned general map display symbol update timer is 1 or more), the 7 segment LED constituting the general map display device 210 is repeatedly turned on and off. Turns off drive control. By performing this control, the general map display device 210 performs normal variable display (normal map variable game).

  Also, in the general state update process at the timing when the normal map change display time has elapsed (the timing at which the value of the general map display symbol update timer has changed from 1 to 0), When the 7-segment LED constituting the general-purpose display device 210 is turned on / off to control the display mode, and the normal-map hit flag is off, the general-purpose display is displayed so that the display mode of the off symbol is displayed. The 7 segment LED constituting the device 210 is controlled to be turned on / off. Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with a setting area for performing various settings in various processes, not limited to the normal state update process. Here, the above-described lighting / extinguishing drive control is performed, and the setting area is set to indicate that the normal stop display is being performed. By performing this control, the universal symbol display device 210 determines the symbol of either the winning symbol (general symbol A shown in FIG. 5 (d)) or the off symbol (general symbol B shown in FIG. 5 (d)). Display. Thereafter, information indicating the stop period is set in a storage area of a normal stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308 to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 ms). With this setting, the symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the player is notified of the result of the normal game.

  Further, if the result of the usual figure variable game is a hit, the usual figure hit flag is turned on. When the usual figure hit flag is on, in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (when the usual figure stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), A normal operation is set in the setting area, and a predetermined open period (for example, 2 seconds), a solenoid for driving to open / close the blade member 232a of the special opening 2 232 (a part of various solenoids 332), A signal for holding 232a in the open state is output, and information indicating the open period is set in the storage area of the blade open time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  Further, in the usual state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the value of the blade opening time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 500 ms), A signal for holding the blade member in the closed state is output to the solenoid 332 for opening and closing driving, and information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area of the blade closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308.

  Further, in the normal state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined closing period ends (when the value of the blade closing time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), the non-operating state is set in the setting area of the RAM 308. To do. Furthermore, if the result of the usual figure fluctuation game is out of place, the usual figure flag is turned off. In the case where the usual figure hit flag is off, even in the usual figure state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (when the value of the usual figure stop time management timer is changed from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, normal operation inactive is set. In the general state update process in the case where the general map is not operating, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S223.

  In step S223, a general drawing related lottery process is performed. In this general map-related lottery process, the open / close control of the general map variable game and the special map 2 start port 232 is not performed (the state of the normal map is not in operation), and the number of the general map variable games that are on hold When the number is 1 or more, it is determined whether or not the result of the usual figure variation game is won or not by the random lottery based on the usual figure winning random number value stored in the above random number value storage area. Make a hit judgment. In the case of winning, the flag for a normal figure provided in the RAM 308 is set to ON, and in the case of an incorrect selection, the flag for a normal figure is set to OFF. In addition, regardless of the result of the hit determination, the value of the random number counter for generating the random time value for determining the normal fluctuation time described above is acquired as the random value for determining the normal fluctuation time, and the acquired normal fluctuation time is determined. Based on the random number value, one time for displaying the variable map on the general map display device 210 is selected from a plurality of variable times, and this variable display time is set as a normal map variable display time in the RAM 308. Store in the variable time storage area. In addition, the number of pending general figure variable games is stored in the general figure pending number storage area provided in the RAM 308, and from the number of pending general figure variable games each time a hit determination is made. The value obtained by subtracting 1 is re-stored in the usual figure number-of-holds storage area. Also, the random number value used for the hit determination is deleted.

  Next, the special figure state update process for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is performed. First, the special figure state update process (the special figure 2 state update process) for the special figure 2 is performed (step S225). In the special figure 2 state update process, one of the following processes is performed according to the state of the special figure 2.

  For example, in the special figure 2 state update process in the middle of the special figure 2 fluctuation display (the value of the special figure 2 display symbol update timer described above is 1 or more), the 7-segment LED constituting the special figure 2 display device 214 is turned on and off. Repeatedly turn on / off drive control. By performing this control, the special figure 2 display device 214 performs the special figure 2 variable display (special figure 2 variable game). In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the rotation start setting transmission process is to be executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the process ends.

  Further, the RAM 308 of the main control unit 300 is provided with flags such as a 15R big hit flag, a 7R big hit flag, a 2R big hit flag, a small hit flag, a loss flag, a special figure probability fluctuation flag, and a normal figure probability fluctuation flag. . These flags are set to ON or OFF based on the stop symbol determined in the special figure 2 related lottery process described later. In the special figure 2 state update process starting at the timing when the special figure 2 variable display time has elapsed (the timing when the special figure 2 display symbol update timer value has changed from 1 to 0), for example, when the 15R big hit flag is on 5 (b) shows that the special figure a, the 7R big hit flag is on, and the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure b, the 7R big hit flag is on, and the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off. When the special flag c and the off flag are turned on, the 7-segment LED constituting the special figure 2 display device 214 is controlled to be turned on / off so that the special figure d is displayed. 2 is set to indicate that the stop display is being performed. By performing this control, the special figure 2 display device 214 performs fixed display of any one of the special figures a to d.

  Thereafter, in order to maintain the display for a predetermined stop display period (for example, 500 ms), information indicating the stop period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 stop time management timer provided in the RAM 308. With this setting, the specially displayed special figure 2 is stopped and displayed for a predetermined period, and the result of the special figure 2 variable game is notified to the player. In addition, if the time reduction number stored in the time reduction number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction number, and if the subtraction result becomes 1 to 0, the special figure probability is changing. If not, turn off the time flag. Further, the hourly flag is also turned off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Also, if the probability variation number stored in the probability variation number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the probability variation number, and if the subtraction result is 1 to 0, the special figure probability variation flag. Turn off.

  Further, the special transmission information indicating that the rotation stop setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the above-described transmission information storage area, and the design for stopping the variable display is shown in FIG. The special figure 2 identification information indicating the presence is additionally stored in the RAM 308 as information to be included in command data, which will be described later, and the processing is terminated.

  Further, if the result of the special figure 2 variable game is a big hit, the big hit flag is turned on. When the big hit flag is on, in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period ends (the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the setting of the RAM 308 is set. In order to set a special figure 2 in operation in the area and wait for a predetermined winning effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period during which an image for notifying the player that a big hit by the decorative symbol display device 208 is started is displayed. In addition, information indicating the winning effect period is set in the storage area of the special figure 2 standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the winning effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Further, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined winning effect period ends (the timing when the value of the special figure 2 standby time management timer changes from 1 to 0), a predetermined release period (for example, 29 seconds) Or, until a winning of a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10 balls) is detected in the variable winning holes 234, 235) solenoids for opening / closing the door members of the variable winning holes 234, 235 (part of various solenoids 332) In addition, a signal for holding the door member in the opened state is output, and information indicating the opening period is set in the storage area of the door opening time management timer provided in the RAM 308. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening release setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined opening period ends (the timing when the door opening time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the predetermined closing period (for example, 1.5 seconds) A signal for holding the door member in a closed state is output to a solenoid for opening / closing the door member of the variable prize opening 234, 235 (a part of various solenoids 332), and a door closing time management timer provided in the RAM 308 is used. Information indicating the closing period is set in the storage area. In addition, predetermined transmission information indicating that the special winning opening closing setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  In addition, the door member opening / closing control is repeated a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 15 rounds or 7 rounds in the case of Special Figure 2, 15 rounds, 7 rounds or 2 rounds in the case of Special Figure 1), and the control is finished. In the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing, a predetermined end effect period (for example, 3 seconds), that is, a period in which an image for notifying the player that the jackpot by the decorative symbol display device 208 is ended is displayed. Therefore, information indicating the effect standby period is set in the storage area of the effect standby time management timer provided in the RAM 308. Also, if the normal probability change flag is set to ON, at the same time as the end of the big hit game, the hour / hour number (for example, 100 times) is set in the hour / hour number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 and provided in the RAM 308. Turn on the short time flag. Note that if the usual time probability variation flag is set to OFF, the number of time reductions is not set in the time reduction number storage unit, and the time reduction flag is not turned on.

  The short time here means that the pachinko machine is in an advantageous state for the player in order to shorten the time from the end of the big hit in the special figure variable game to the start of the next big hit. When the time reduction flag is set to ON, the normal figure high probability state (normal figure certain change) is established. There is a higher probability of hitting in the general-game variable game in the high-probability state than in the normal-game low-probability state. In addition, in the normal figure high probability state, the fluctuation time of the general figure variable game is shorter than the normal figure low probability state (normal figure variable short). Furthermore, in the normal high probability state, compared to the normal low probability state, the opening time in one opening of the pair of blade members 232a of the special drawing 2 starting port 232 is likely to be longer (electrical chew extension). In addition, the pair of blade members 232a are more likely to open in the normal high probability state than in the normal low probability state. The state in which any one of these ordinary figure change, universal figure change, and electric Chu extension is set is referred to as an electric support (starting prize winning support by electric tulip) state.

  In addition, as described above, the hourly flag is set to off during the big hit game (in the special game state). Therefore, the normal low probability state is maintained during the big hit game. This is because, if the game is in a high probability state during a big hit game, a predetermined number of variable winning holes 234 and 235 will be placed in the special figure 2 start opening 232 during the big hit game until a game ball enters. There is a problem that game balls enter and the number of game balls that can be acquired during a big hit increases, resulting in an increase in euphoria. This is to solve this problem.

  If the special figure probability variation flag is set to ON, the probability variation number (for example, 10,000 times) is set in the probability variation number storage unit provided in the RAM 308 simultaneously with the end of the big hit game.

  Further, predetermined transmission information indicating that the end effect setting transmission process is executed in the command setting transmission process (step S233) is additionally stored in the transmission information storage area.

  Also, in the special figure 2 state update process that starts at the timing when the predetermined end production period ends (when the production standby time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), the special figure 2 is not activated in the setting area of the RAM 308. Set medium.

  Further, if the result of the special figure 2 variable game is out of order, the out-of-game flag is turned on. In the case where the miss flag is on, even in the special figure 2 state update process at the timing when the predetermined stop display period described above ends (the timing when the special figure 2 stop time management timer value changes from 1 to 0), In the setting area of the RAM 308, special figure 2 inactive is set. In the special figure 2 state update process when the special figure 2 is not in operation, nothing is done and the process proceeds to the next step S227.

  Subsequently, special figure state update processing (special figure 1 state update process) for special figure 1 is performed (step S227). In the special figure 1 state update process, each process described in the special figure 2 state update process is performed according to the state of the special figure 1. Each process performed in the special figure 1 state update process is the same as the process in which “special figure 2” in the contents described in the special figure 2 state update process is replaced with “special figure 1”. Omitted. However, in this example, since the stop symbol form of special figure 1 is different from the stop symbol aspect of special figure 2, the timing at which the special figure 1 variable display time has elapsed (the value of the special figure 1 display symbol update timer becomes 1 to 0) The special figure 1 state update process starting at the same time) is different from the special figure 2 state update process. In the special figure 1 state update process started at the above timing, for example, when the 15R big hit flag is on and the special figure probability variation flag is on, the special figure A shown in FIG. When the figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure B, the 7R big hit flag is on, when the special figure probability fluctuation flag is off, the special figure C, the 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, When the figure probability fluctuation flag is on, the special figure D, 2R big hit flag is on, the special figure probability fluctuation flag is on, and when the common figure probability fluctuation flag is off, the special figure E, the small hit flag is on The special segment F is controlled to turn on / off the 7-segment LED constituting the special diagram 1 display device 212 so that the special flag F is turned on and the special flag G is turned on. Special figure 1 stop table To set indicating that it is in. By performing this control in the special figure 1 state update process started at the above timing, the special figure 1 display device 212 performs a fixed display of any one of the special figures A to G. The order of the special figure 2 state update process and the special figure 1 state update process may be reversed.

  When the special figure state update process in step S225 and step S227 is completed, a special figure related lottery process for each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is performed. Also here, first, a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 2 (a special drawing 2 related lottery process) is performed (step S229), and then a special drawing related lottery process for special figure 1 (a special drawing 1 related lottery process). ) Is performed (step S231). In the special drawing 2 related lottery process, the floating game of the special drawing 1 and the special drawing 2 is not performed, and the state of the special drawing 1 and the special drawing 2 are both inactive and is held. The game is executed using the first special figure 2 winning random number value and the special figure 2 random number value in the special figure 2 random value storage area, starting from the fact that the number of variable games is 1 or more. The special figure 1 related lottery process does not perform the floating game of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, the state of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are both inactive, and is suspended. The game is executed using the first special figure 1 winning random number value and the special figure 1 random number value in the special figure 1 random value storage area as a starting condition that the number of variable games is 1 or more.

  Also for these special drawing related lottery processes, the main control unit 300 performs the special figure 2 related lottery processing before the special figure 1 related lottery processing, so that the special figure 2 variable game start condition and the special figure 1 fluctuation Even if the game start conditions are satisfied at the same time, since the special figure 2 variable game is changing first, the special figure 1 variable game does not start changing. In addition, when the number of reserved special figure 2 variable games is 1 or more, the lottery process and the variable game related to the special figure 1 variable game hold are not performed. In addition, the notification of the result of the special symbol variable game success / failure determination by the decorative symbol display device 208 is performed by the first sub-control unit 400, and the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning at the special symbol 2 starting port 232 is notified. Priority is given to the notification of the lottery result of the lottery based on the winning in the special figure 1 starting port 230. In the present embodiment, a special figure variable game with a high advantage (in this example, special figure 2 variable game) is given priority over a low special figure variable game (in this example, special figure 1 variable game). . For this reason, it may be easy to give a difference in the advantage of the gaming state.

  In the case of the special figure 2 related lottery process in step S229, the main control unit 300 starts the special figure 2 start information (special) from the earliest (most previously stored) holding position in the special figure 2 random value storage area. 2), and based on the special figure 2 winning random number value in the obtained special figure 2 start information, the value of the special figure probability variation flag in the RAM 308, and the like. Is used as a big hit or a small hit (in this example, the small hit can be selected only in FIG. 1) using the determination table (see FIGS. 10 (a) to 10 (d) described later). Or whether it is determined to be out of place (judgment determination). Next, the main control unit 300, based on the special figure 2 random value in the acquired special figure 2 start information and the determined success / failure determination result, etc., the special figure determination table (FIG. 11 (a), Using the symbol distribution table shown in FIG. 12A, the symbol (stop symbol) to be stopped and displayed after the variation display of the special diagram 2 is determined. Next, the main control unit 300 is stored in the ROM 306 based on, for example, the determined success / failure determination result, the stop symbol, the special figure 2 holding number at the time of the determination, the acquired special figure variation time determination random number value, and the like. The variable display time (timer number) in FIG. 2 is determined using various tables (for example, a timer number selection table not shown).

  The main control unit 300 extracts the first special figure 2 start information from the special figure 2 random value storage area, erases the first special figure 2 start information from the special figure 2 random value storage area, 2 is subtracted from the special figure 2 hold number in the hold number storage area. At this time, the special figure 2 start information extracted from the special figure 2 random value storage area is stored in the temporary area provided in the RAM 308, and the above-described determination is performed based on the special figure 2 start information stored in the temporary area. You may do it.

  After the special figure 2 related lottery process (step S229) as described above, the special figure 1 related lottery process (step S231) is performed in the same manner.

  In the above description, the special figure 2 variable game having a high advantage is started in preference to the special figure 1 variable game having a low advantage, and the special figure 2 hold is prioritized over the special figure 1 hold. Special figure 2 priority fluctuation is given as an example, but special figure 1 variable game with low advantage is started over special figure 2 variable game with high advantage, and special figure 1 suspension is The special figure 1 priority fluctuation | variation digested preferentially over hold may be sufficient. In addition, priority is not given to special figure 2 variable game and special figure 1 variable game, and the start opening prize is started in the order in which the special figure variable games related to the holding of each of special figure 1 and special figure 2 are held at the start opening. It may be a forward variation. In the starting order winning order variation, the upper limit number of holds is 8 regardless of the special figures 1 and 2, and compared with the priority fluctuation in which the upper limit number of holds is 4 in each of the special figures 1 and 2 In some cases, the substantial upper limit of the number of holds can be increased.

  In the above description, it is assumed that the lottery process and the variable game relating to the holding of the other special figure are not performed according to the state of the special figure, but the invention is not limited to this, and the special figure state update described above is not performed. The process and the special figure related lottery process may be performed independently in the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, respectively, so that a plurality of special figures may be changed simultaneously. In addition, when a plurality of special figures are changed at the same time, a plurality of areas for displaying the lottery results of each special figure are provided on the decorative symbol display device 208 or the lottery results of each special figure are displayed. A plurality of decorative symbol display devices may be provided, and the lottery results may be displayed separately, or the lottery results of a plurality of special drawings may be displayed in one area. In addition, when changes related to a plurality of special figures are performed simultaneously, the lottery result of the special figure that stopped the fluctuation may affect the lottery result of the special figure that stops the fluctuation later.

  In step S233 following step S231, command setting transmission processing is performed. In this command setting transmission process, various commands are transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400. The output schedule information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 is composed of 16 bits, for example, bit 15 is strobe information (indicating that data is set when ON), bits 11 to 14 are Command type (in this embodiment, basic command, symbol variation start command, symbol variation stop command, winning effect start command, end effect start command, jackpot round number designation command, power recovery command, RAM clear command, prefetch result information command Information that can specify the type of command, etc.), bits 0 to 10 are constituted by command data (predetermined information corresponding to the command type).

  Specifically, the strobe information is turned on or off by the command transmission process described above. In addition, if the command type is a symbol variation start (rotation start) command, the command data is selected with various big hit flags, small hit flags, outlier flags, special figure probability fluctuation flags, etc., and special figure related lottery processing. In the case of a symbol variation stop (rotation stop) command, including information indicating a timer number, etc., including various big hit flags, small hit flags, outlier flags, special figure probability variation flag values, etc. In the case of an end effect start command, the value of the special figure probability variation flag is included, and in the case of the big hit round number designation command, information indicating the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the number of big hit rounds, etc. is included. . When the command type indicates a basic command, device information in the command data, presence / absence of winning in the special figure 1 starting port 230, presence / absence of winning in the special figure 2 starting port 232, winning in the variable winning ports 234 and 235 Contains information indicating presence or absence. In the case of a prefetch result information command, information indicating the types of special figure 1 and special figure 2, the prefetch number stored in the prefetch number storage area described later, the stop symbol stored in the prefetch result storage unit, etc. Included.

  In the rotation start setting transmission process described above, the command data includes values such as various big hit flags, small hit flags, off-set flags, and special figure probability variation flags stored in the RAM 308, special figure 1 related lottery processes, and special figures. Information indicating the timer number selected in the FIG. 2 related lottery process, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game being held, etc. is set. In the rotation stop setting transmission process described above, information indicating values of various big hit flags, small hit flags, loss flags, special figure probability variation flags, etc. stored in the RAM 308 is set in the command data.

  In the winning effect setting transmission process described above, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the winning effect period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described end effect setting transmission process, the command control data stored in the RAM 308, the effect control information output to the decorative symbol display device 208, various lamps 418, and the speaker 120 during the effect standby period, the special figure probability variation flag Information indicating the value, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game being held, etc. is set. In the above-described special winning opening release setting transmission process, the command data includes the number of big hits stored in the RAM 308, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game held. Set the information that indicates. In the above-mentioned special winning opening closing setting transmission process, the command data includes the number of big hit rounds stored in the RAM 308, the value of the special figure probability variation flag, the number of the special figure 1 variable game or the special figure 2 variable game held. Set the information that indicates.

  In step S233, general command special figure hold increase processing is also performed. In this general command special figure pending increase process, special figure identification information (information showing special figure 1 or special figure 2) stored in the transmission information storage area of the RAM 308, command notice information (preliminary notice information, false) Set either advance notice information or no advance notice information).

  In the first sub-control unit 400, it is possible to determine the production control according to the change of the game control in the main control unit 300 by the command type included in the received output schedule information, and it is included in the output schedule information. Based on the information of the command data, the contents of effect control can be determined.

  In step S235 following step S233, external output signal setting processing is performed. In this external output signal setting process, the game information stored in the RAM 308 is output to the information input circuit 350 separate from the pachinko machine 100 via the information output circuit 336.

  In step S237 following step S235, device monitoring processing is performed. In this device monitoring process, the signal states of the various sensors stored in the signal state storage area in step S205 are read, and the presence or absence of a predetermined error, for example, the presence or absence of a front frame door opening error or the presence or absence of a bottom pan full error is monitored. . When a front frame door open error or a lower pan full error is detected, the transmission information to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 includes device information indicating whether there is a front frame door open error or a lower pan full error. Set. Further, various solenoids 332 are driven to control the opening / closing of the special figure 2 starting port 232 and the variable prize opening 234, and the general diagram display device 210 and the special diagram 1 display device 212 via the drive circuits 324, 326, 330. The display data to be output to the special figure 2 display device 214, various status display units 328, and the like is set in the output port of the I / O 310. Further, the output schedule information set in the payout request number transmission process (step S219) is output to the payout control unit 600 via the output port of the I / O 310.

  In step S239 following step S237, it is monitored whether or not the low voltage signal is ON. Then, when the low voltage signal is on (when power supply cutoff is detected), the process proceeds to step S243, and when the low voltage signal is off (when power supply cutoff is not detected), the process proceeds to step S241. In step S241, timer interrupt end processing is performed. In this timer interrupt end process, the value of each register temporarily saved in step S201 is set in each original register, interrupt permission is set, etc., and then the main control unit main process shown in FIG. Return to. On the other hand, in step S243, a specific variable or stack pointer for returning to the power-off state at the time of power recovery is saved in a predetermined area of the RAM 308 as return data, and power-off processing such as initialization of input / output ports is performed. After that, the process returns to the main process of the main control unit shown in FIG.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the flow of the special figure prefetching process executed in the winning acceptance process (step S217). In the special figure prefetching process, the main control unit 300 prefetches the increased start information (newly acquired start information) in each of special figure 1 and special figure 2, and pre-stops the stop symbol before the success / failure determination process. The pre-determination result (special drawing prefetching result) is stored in the prefetching result storage unit in the RAM 308 (see FIGS. 9A to 9C).

  Here, in the RAM 308, the special figure 1 prefetch result storage unit for storing the special figure 1 prefetch result and the number of special figure 1 prefetch results stored in the special figure 1 prefetch result storage unit are specially displayed. There is provided a special figure 1 prefetch number storage area for storing as one prefetch number. The prefetch result storage unit for special figure 1 can store up to four prefetch results in this example. In the special figure 1 prefetching result storage unit, every time the number of special figure 1 prefetching decreases by one, the data of the special figure 1 prefetching result with the highest rank (first) is erased and the remaining special figure 1 prefetching result Are processed so that the rank of the data is incremented by one. Each time the special figure 1 prefetch number increases by one, new special figure 1 prefetch result data is written in the next rank of the special figure 1 prefetch result data of the lowest rank (last).

  Also, in the RAM 308, the special figure 2 prefetch result storage unit for storing the special figure 2 prefetch result and the number of special figure 2 prefetch results stored in the special figure 2 prefetch result storage unit are stored in the special figure 2 prefetch. A special figure 2 pre-reading number storage area for storing numbers is provided. The prefetch result storage unit for special figure 2 can store up to four prefetch results in this example. In the special figure 2 prefetching result storage unit, every time the number of special figure 2 prefetching decreases by one, the data of the special figure 2 prefetching result having the highest rank is deleted and the order of the remaining special figure 2 prefetching result data Are processed so that they are incremented by one. Each time the special figure 2 prefetch number increases by one, new special figure 2 prefetch result data is written in the next rank of the special figure 2 prefetch data having the lowest rank.

  In the special figure prefetching process, first, the main control unit 300 determines whether or not the start information of the special figure 2 has increased (step S301). The determination as to whether or not the start information of the special figure 2 has increased is made, for example, by referring to the special figure 2 hold number stored in the special figure 2 hold number storage area and the special figure 2 prefetch number storage area. The comparison is made with the number of pre-reads in FIG. The main control unit 300 determines that the start information of the special figure 2 has increased when the special figure 2 hold number is larger than the special figure 2 prefetch number, and the special figure 2 hold number is equal to the special figure 2 prefetch number. It is determined that the starting information in Fig. 2 has not increased. When it is determined that the start information of FIG. 2 has increased, the process proceeds to step S303, and when it is determined that the start information of FIG. 2 has not increased, the process proceeds to step S307.

  In step S303, the increased special figure 2 starting information (a special figure 2 winning random value and a set of special figure 2 random values) is processed before the success / failure determination process in the special figure 2 related lottery process (step S229). FIG. 2 Read ahead from the random value storage area. Then, using the pre-read special figure 2 start information and the determination table for special determination 2 and the special figure determination table used at the time of determination, for example, the special figure 2 variable game stop symbol related to the start information is selected. Prior determination is made before the success / failure determination process in the process (step S229). Note that this pre-determination process may be performed using a special table for pre-determination instead of the table used at the time of determination.

  In step S 305 subsequent to step S 303, the stop symbol information as the special figure 2 prefetch result obtained in the pre-determination is stored in the earliest free area of the special figure 2 prefetch result storage unit in the RAM 308. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S307.

  In step S307, the main control unit 300 determines whether or not the start information of FIG. 1 has increased. The determination as to whether or not the start information of FIG. 1 has increased is made, for example, in the same way as in FIG. 2, the special figure 1 hold number stored in the special figure 1 hold number storage area and the special figure 1 prefetch number storage area This is done by comparing the special figure 1 pre-reading number stored in. If it is determined that the start information of FIG. 1 has increased, the process proceeds to step S309. If it is determined that the start information of FIG. Return to the winning acceptance process (step S217).

  In step S309, it is determined based on various flags in the RAM 308 whether or not non-electric support is in progress. If it is determined that the non-electric support is being performed, the process proceeds to step S311. If it is determined that the non-electric support is not being performed (the electric support is being performed), the process proceeds to step S315. In this example, it is determined whether or not non-electric support is being performed, but it may be determined in step S309 whether or not the execution condition of the special figure 1 prefetch notice is satisfied. For example, the execution conditions of the special figure 1 pre-reading notice include conditions such as not being in a big hit game other than being in non-electric support.

  In step S311, the increased special figure 1 start information (a special figure 1 winning random value and a pair of special figure 1 random value) is processed before the success determination process in the special figure 1 lottery process (step S231). FIG. 1 Read ahead from the random value storage area. Then, using the pre-read special figure 1 start information and the determination table for special determination and the special figure determination table used at the time of determination, for example, the special figure 1 variable game stop symbol related to the start information is selected as the special figure 1 related lottery. Prior determination is made before the success / failure determination process in the process (step S231). Note that this pre-determination process may be performed using a special table for pre-determination instead of the table used at the time of determination.

  In step S313 following step S311, the stop symbol information as the special figure 1 prefetching result obtained in the prior determination is stored in the earliest free area of the special figure 1 prefetching result storage unit in the RAM 308. Thereafter, the special figure prefetching process is terminated, and the process returns to the winning acceptance process (step S217) of the main control unit timer interruption process.

  In step S315, the pre-read result for pre-Fig. 1 is stored in the RAM 308 in place of the stop symbol information, instead of pre-reading the start-up information without pre-reading the increased special Fig. 1 start information. Stored in the earliest free area of the copy. Thereafter, the special figure prefetching process is terminated, and the process returns to the winning acceptance process (step S217) of the main control unit timer interruption process.

  In the present embodiment, only the increased start information is pre-read and pre-determined. However, all start information may be pre-read and pre-determined. Further, in the above-described command setting transmission process (step S233), only the pre-read result of the starting information for the increase may be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400, or the pre-read result storage for special figure 1 and special figure 2 All the prefetching results in the section may be transmitted to the first sub-control section 400.

  In the present embodiment, pre-reading is always executed for the increased starting information of Special Figure 2, and pre-reading is always executed for the increased starting information of Special Figure 1 except during the electric support. Further, it may be determined by lottery whether to pre-read the starting information of the increased special figure 1 and special figure 2. Alternatively, in the first sub-control unit 400 that has received the prefetch result from the main control unit 300, for example, it may be determined by lottery whether to perform prefetch notification for each hold. Regardless of the gaming state (for example, whether or not non-electric support is in progress), when the start information increases, prefetching is always executed and the prefetching result is stored in the prefetching result storage unit. The result may be configured to be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400, and the first sub-control unit 400 may determine whether or not to execute the lottery and effect using the pre-read result.

  FIG. 9 illustrates a state in which prefetch result information and the like are stored in the prefetch result storage unit in the RAM 308. FIG. 9A shows an example of a state in which the special figure 1 prefetch result information is stored in the special figure 1 prefetch result storage unit. As shown in FIG. 9 (a), the special figure 1 prefetch result storage unit has, for example, the same number (four in this embodiment) of storage areas as the special figure 1 variable game holdable number. . Each storage area is associated with the hold order (hold 1 to hold 4) of the special figure 1 random value storage area. In each of the storage areas, the stop symbol information of Special Figure 1 is stored. In the example shown in FIG. 9A, the storage area “hold 1” stores “special chart G” (out of line) as stop symbol information, and the storage area “hold 2” stores “special chart G” as stop symbol information. "(Out of line)" is stored, "Special Figure F" (small hit) is stored as stop symbol information in the storage area "Hold 3", and "Special Figure A" is stored as stop symbol information in the storage area "Hold 4". (15R special jackpot) is stored.

  FIG. 9B shows an example of a state in which the special figure 2 prefetch result information is stored in the special figure 2 prefetch result storage unit. As shown in FIG. 9B, the special figure 2 prefetch result storage unit has, for example, the same number (4 in the present embodiment) of storage areas as the number of special figure variable games that can be held. . Each storage area is associated with the hold order (hold 1 to hold 4) of the special figure 2 random value storage area. In each of the storage areas, the stop symbol information of the special figure 2 is stored. In the example shown in FIG. 9B, the storage area “hold 1” stores “special drawing d” (out of line) as stop symbol information, and the storage areas “hold 2” to “hold 4” have stop symbols. Information is not stored. In FIG. 9B, a state where the stop symbol information is not stored in the storage area is described as “none”.

  FIG. 9 (c) shows an example of the prefetch result storage unit for special figure 1 during the electric support. As shown in FIG. 9C, “undecided” information is stored in the storage area “hold 1” instead of the stopped symbol information. In the storage areas “hold 2” to “hold 4”, neither stop symbol information nor “undecided” information is stored.

  In the above description, an example is given in which only stop symbols are determined in advance and only stop symbol information is stored in the prefetch result storage unit. Information may be stored in the prefetch result storage unit and transmitted to the first sub-control unit 400 as prefetch result information.

  Next, various tables used in the main control unit 300 of the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. Various tables shown in FIGS. 10 to 12 are stored in the ROM 306 of the main control unit 300, for example. FIGS. 10A to 10D show an example of the determination table used when determining whether or not the lottery process is related to the special figure 2 lottery process (step S229) or the special figure 1 lottery process (step S231). Yes. The success / failure determination table shown in FIGS. 10A to 10D includes items of “special figure probability”, “random number range”, and “correction determination result”. The item “special figure probability” indicates a special figure probability (special figure low probability or special figure high probability) at the time of determination of success or failure. The item “random number range” indicates a numerical range to be compared with the acquired special figure 2 winning random value or the special figure 1 winning random value. Here, the possible range of the special figure 2 winning random value and the special figure 1 winning random value of this example is 0 to 65535 (the range of the numerical value range is 65536).

  The success / failure determination table shown in FIG. 10 (a) is a success / failure determination table for special figure 1 used when the special figure probability at the time of success / failure determination is low. As shown in FIG. 10A, when this success / failure determination table is used, the big hit probability is about 1/299 (= 219/65536), and the small hit probability is about 1/399 (= 164 / 65536).

  The success / failure determination table shown in FIG. 10 (b) is a success / failure determination table for special figure 1 used when the special figure probability at the time of the validity determination is high. As shown in FIG. 10B, when this success / failure determination table is used, the big hit probability is about 1/30 (= 2185/65536), and the small hit probability is about 1/399. When this success / failure determination table is compared with the success / failure determination table shown in FIG. 10 (a), the big hit probability is about 10 times and the small hit probability is the same.

  The success / failure determination table shown in FIG. 10 (c) is the success / failure determination table for special figure 2 used when the special figure probability at the time of success / failure determination is low. As shown in FIG. 10C, when this success / failure determination table is used, the big hit probability is about 1/299 and the small hit probability is zero.

  The success / failure determination table shown in FIG. 10 (d) is a success / failure determination table for special figure 2 that is used when the special figure probability at the time of success / failure determination is high. As shown in FIG. 10D, when this success / failure determination table is used, the big hit probability is about 1/30 and the small hit probability is zero. When this success / failure determination table is compared with the success / failure determination table shown in FIG. 10 (c), the probability of jackpot is about 10 times.

  Fig.11 (a) has shown the symbol distribution table for the special figure 1. FIG. The numerical value in the “distribution” column in the table is a distribution ratio of random numbers for each symbol (that is, each symbol) compared with the special symbol 1 random value when determining the stop symbol in the special symbol 1 related lottery process (step S231). It is equal to the symbol selection probability). As shown in FIG. 11 (a), when the result of determining whether or not the special figure 1 variable game is successful is the big hit, the special symbol A (15R special big hit) is 30%, and the special figure B (7R special big hit) is 25%, special figure C (7R big hit) is 25%, special figure D (sudden probability big hit) is 10%, special figure E (latent probability big hit) is 10% is there. Special drawings A, B, D, and E, excluding special drawing C, are symbols for which the probability change is activated after the big hit game ends. The ratio of probability variation jackpots (special drawings A, B, D, E) in the jackpot of the special figure 1 variable game, that is, the probability variation probability is 75%.

  Special illustrations A, B, and D are the gaming state (special figure high probability, special figure low probability, normal figure high probability (during short-time operation), normal figure low probability (due to short-time inactive) at the time of determination of success / failure (during symbol stop display) Regardless of the time)), the time is shortened (no time reduction is set) after the big hit game ends. The special figure C is a symbol in which the time is shortened (the number of time reductions is 100 times) after the big hit game is finished, regardless of the game state at the time of the determination of success or failure. The special figure E is a symbol in which the short time is activated after the big hit game is completed only when the gaming state at the time of the determination is a special figure high probability state or a normal figure high probability state. That is, when special figure E is stopped and displayed in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state, the time reduction does not operate after the big hit game ends. For example, when special figure E is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol continuously several times from a special figure low probability normal figure low probability state, the time reduction does not operate after the first stop display (special figure high probability normal figure) However, after the second and subsequent stops, the short time is activated (the special figure high probability normal figure high probability state is entered). In the special figure 1 variable game jackpot, the probability of time reduction is 90% in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state and 100% in the other game states.

  In this example, there is only one kind of small hits symbol and off symbol in the special figure 1 variable game. Therefore, when the result of the special figure 1 variable game is determined to be a small hit, the special figure F is selected with a probability of 100% regardless of the special figure 1 random value, and the result of the special figure 1 variable game is determined. If it is out of place, the special figure G is selected with a probability of 100% regardless of the special figure 1 random value. However, a plurality of types of small hit symbols and outlier symbols may be provided in the same manner as the big hit symbols, and may be determined by lottery using special figure 1 random numbers.

  FIG.11 (b) has shown the example of the operation | movement at the time of the big hit in each symbol of the special figure 1. FIG. As shown in FIG. 11B, in the jackpot game after the special figure A is stopped and displayed, the attacker is released for 15R at 29000 ms per 1R. Similarly, in the jackpot game after special figure B or special figure C is stopped and displayed, the attacker is released for 7R at 29000 ms per 1R, and in the jackpot game after special figure D is stopped and displayed, the attacker is released. Is performed 2R at 29000 ms per 1R.

  As for special figure E, the operation of the big hit game differs depending on the game state at the time of the symbol stop display. In the big hit game after the special figure E is stopped and displayed in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state, the attacker is released 2R at 100 ms per 1R. In this big hit game, it is difficult to enter a game ball because the opening time is short. On the other hand, in the big hit game after the special figure E is stopped and displayed in a game state other than the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state, 2R is played at 29000 ms per 1R. In this big hit game, it is easy to enter a game ball because the opening time is relatively long.

  In the small hit game after the special figure F is stopped and displayed, the 100 ms attacker release is performed twice in one release opportunity. That is, the attacker operates in the same manner in the big hit game after the special figure E is stopped and displayed in the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state and the small hit game after the special figure F is stopped and displayed.

  Fig.12 (a) has shown the symbol distribution table for the special figure 2. FIG. The numerical value in the “distribution” column in the table is the distribution ratio of the random number range for each symbol (that is, each symbol) that is compared with the special symbol 2 random value when determining the stop symbol in the special symbol 2 related lottery process (step S229). It is equal to the symbol selection probability). As shown in FIG. 12 (a), in the case where the determination result of the special figure 2 variable game is a big hit, the distribution ratio of each big hit symbol is 70% for the special figure a (15R special big hit), and the special figure b (7R special big hit) is 5%, special figure c (7R big hit) is 25%. Special figures a and b are symbols for which the probability change is activated after the big hit game ends. The ratio of probability variation jackpots (special figures a and b) in the special figure 2 variable game jackpot, that is, the probability variation probability is 75%, which is the same as the probability variation probability of the special figure 1 variable game.

  Special illustrations a and b indicate the game state at the time of the success / failure determination (design stop display) (special figure high probability, special figure low probability, normal figure high probability (during short-time operation), normal figure low probability (during short-time inactive) Regardless of the), the time is shortened (no time reduction setting is set) after the big hit game ends. The special figure c is a symbol in which the time is shortened (the number of time reductions is 100 times) after the big hit game is finished, regardless of the game state at the time of determination of success / failure. The probability that the time is given in the big hit of the special figure 2 variable game is 100% regardless of the game state.

  In this example, there is only one type of outlier symbol in the special figure 2 variable game. Therefore, when the result of determining whether or not the special figure 1 variable game is correct is out of order, the special figure d is selected with a probability of 100% regardless of the special figure 1 random value. However, a plurality of types of missing symbols may be provided in the same manner as the jackpot symbol, and may be determined by lottery using special figure 2 random values.

  FIG.12 (b) has shown the example of the operation | movement at the time of the big hit in each symbol of the special figure 2. FIG. As shown in FIG. 12B, in the jackpot game after the special figure a is stopped and displayed, the attacker is released for 15R at 29000 ms per 1R, and after the special figure b or the special figure c is stopped and displayed. In the big hit game, the attacker is released 7R at 29000ms per 1R.

  As shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the special figure 2 has a higher probability of being given a shorter time than the special figure 1 and has a longer open time of the attacker (or a larger R number). Therefore, it can be considered that the special figure 2 is more advantageous than the special figure 1.

  Next, processing of the first sub control unit 400 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 13A is a flowchart showing a flow of main processing executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. First, in step S401 in FIG. 13A, various initial settings are performed. When the power is turned on, an initialization process is first executed in step S401. In this initialization processing, initialization of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 408, and the like are performed.

  In step S403 following step S401, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more, and this process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10. When the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S405. . In step S405, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S407 following step S405, command processing is performed. The CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400 determines whether a command has been received from the main control unit 300.

  In step S409 following step S407, an effect control process is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S407, processing such as reading the effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 406 is performed, and when it is necessary to update the effect data, the effect data is updated. Details of the effect control process will be described later.

  In step S411 following step S409, a chance button control process is performed. In the chance button control process, when the pressing of the chance button 136 is detected, the effect data updated in step S409 is changed to the effect data corresponding to the pressing of the chance button 136.

  In step S413 subsequent to step S411, image control processing is performed. In the image control process, when there is a command to the VDP 434 in the effect data read in step S409, this command is output to the VDP 434 (details will be described later).

  In step S415 following step S413, sound control processing is performed. In the sound control process, if there is a command to the sound source IC 416 in the effect data read in step S409, this command is output to the sound source IC 416.

  In step S417 following step S415, lamp control processing is performed. In the lamp control process, commands to various lamps 418 (including, for example, a special effect drawing 1 reserved lamp group 801 and a special effect drawing 2 reserved lamp group 802 described later) are included in the effect data read out in step S409. In some cases, this command is output to the drive circuit 420.

  In step S419 following step S417, shutter control processing is performed. In the shutter control process, if there is a command to the shielding device 246 in the effect data read in step S409, this command is output to the drive circuit 432.

  In step S421 following step S419, information transmission processing is performed. In the information transmission process, when there is a control command to be transmitted to the second sub-control unit 500 in the effect data read in step S409, a setting is made to output this control command. Thereafter, the process returns to step S403.

  FIG. 13B is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of the effect control process (step S409) of the first sub-control unit main process. The production control process in this example does not have any prohibition condition or the like, and changes the visibility of a specific hold display (for example, a specific hold display) when a visibility change condition (for example, a hold erasure condition) is satisfied. Is deleted (hidden). First, in step S501, it is determined whether or not the number of holdings (for example, the holding number of the special figure 1 variable game) is 1 or more. If it is determined that the number of holds is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S503. If it is determined that the number of holds is 0, the process proceeds to step S509.

  In step S503, a hold display (for example, a hold icon displayed in a hold icon display area 900, which will be described later, a display on the special figure 1 hold lamps 801a to 801d, a special figure 2 hold lamps 802a to 802d, is displayed. It is determined whether or not a condition for changing the visibility (display etc.) (visibility change condition) is satisfied. An example of the visibility changing condition will be specifically described in an embodiment described later. If it is determined that the visibility change condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S505. If it is determined that the visibility change condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S509.

  In step S505, the visibility changing flag provided in the RAM 408 is set to ON.

  In step S507 following step S505, processing for changing the visibility of a specific hold display (for example, a specific hold icon) is performed. For example, as a method of changing (for example, reducing) the visibility of the hold display, at least a part of the hold display is hidden (erased), and at least a part of the hold display has transparency (transparency). , Moving the movable object to the front of the display device so as to overlap at least a part of the hold display, reducing the display size of the hold display, reducing the brightness of the hold display, Etc. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S509.

  In step S509, it is determined whether or not the visibility changing flag in the RAM 408 is on. If it is determined that the visibility changing flag is on, the process proceeds to step S511. If it is determined that the visibility changing flag is off, the process proceeds to step S517.

  In step S511, it is determined whether or not a condition for resuming the visibility of the hold display (visibility return condition) is satisfied. If it is determined that the visibility return condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S513. If it is determined that the visibility return condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S517.

  In step S513, the visibility changing flag in the RAM 408 is set to OFF.

  In step S515 subsequent to step S513, processing for returning the visibility of the hold display (for example, the specific hold display) whose visibility has been changed is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S517.

  In step S517, other presentation control processes (for example, determination of the display mode of the hold display, a process of displaying a new hold display at a predetermined position when the hold increases, and a case where the hold is consumed correspond to the hold. For example, a process for deleting the hold display and a process for changing the display position of the remaining hold display when the hold is used. Thereafter, the effect control process is terminated and the process returns to the first sub-control unit main process.

  FIG. 14A is a flowchart showing the flow of the image control process (step S413) of the first sub-control unit main process. In step S601, an instruction to transfer image data is issued. Here, the CPU 404 first swaps the designation of the display areas A and B in the VRAM 436. As a result, an image of one frame stored in the display area not designated as the drawing area is displayed on the decorative design display device 208. Next, the CPU 404 sets ROM coordinates (transfer source address of the ROM 406), VRAM coordinates (transfer destination address of the VRAM 436) and the like in the attribute register of the VDP 434 based on the position information table and the like, and then the image from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436. Set an instruction to start data transfer. The VDP 434 transfers the image data from the ROM 406 to the VRAM 436 based on the command set in the attribute register. Thereafter, the VDP 434 outputs a transfer end interrupt signal to the CPU 404.

  In step S603 following step S601, it is determined whether or not a transfer end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 is input. If a transfer end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S605. Wait for the input signal to be input.

  In step S605, parameters are set based on the production scenario configuration table and attribute data. Here, in order to form a display image in the display area A or B of the VRAM 436 based on the image data transferred to the VRAM 436 in step S601, the CPU 404 has information on the image data constituting the display image (coordinate axis and image size of the VRAM 436). , VRAM coordinates (arrangement coordinates, etc.) are instructed to the VDP 434. The VDP 434 performs parameter setting according to the attribute based on the instruction stored in the attribute register.

  In step S607 following step S605, a drawing instruction is performed. In this drawing instruction, the CPU 404 instructs the VDP 434 to start drawing an image. The VDP 434 starts drawing an image in the frame buffer in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 404.

  In step S609 following step S607, it is determined whether a generation end interrupt signal from the VDP 434 based on the end of image drawing is input. If a generation end interrupt signal is input, the process proceeds to step S611. Waits for the generation end interrupt signal to be input.

  In step S611, a scene display counter that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 408 and counts how many scene images have been generated is incremented (+1), and the process ends.

  FIG. 14B is a flowchart showing the flow of the first sub control unit command reception interrupt process (strobe interrupt process) executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the first sub-control unit 400 detects a strobe signal from the main control unit 300. In step S701 of the command reception interrupt process, the command received from the main control unit 300 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 408 as an unprocessed command.

  FIG. 14C is a flowchart showing the flow of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 404 of the first sub control unit 400. The first sub-control unit 400 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this example, once every 2 ms). The timer interrupt process is triggered by this timer interrupt. Run in cycles. In step S801 of the first sub control unit timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 408 described in step S403 of the first sub control unit main process, and the result is stored in the original timer variable storage area. To do. Therefore, in step S403, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10).

  In step S803 following step S801, transmission of a control command to the second sub-control unit 500 set in the information transmission process (step S421) of the first sub-control unit main process, and other processing random number update processing Etc.

  FIG. 15 shows an example of a display state of a hold display (for example, a hold icon, a special drawing 1 hold lamp 801a to 801d, a special use drawing 2 hold lamp 802a to 802d, etc.) and its jackpot reliability in the present embodiment. Is shown. The “display mode” of the hold display in the present embodiment mainly includes the “display color” of the hold display (eg, blue, green, red, rainbow, etc.) and the “display state” (eg, lighting) of the hold display. , Slow blinking, fast blinking, etc.). In FIG. 15, a circular hold icon is illustrated as a “display example” of the hold display, but the relationship between each display mode illustrated in FIG. 15 and the jackpot reliability is a hold icon having a shape other than a circle (for example, a square shape). The special drawing 1 holding lamps 801a to 801d for production, the special drawing 2 holding lamps 802a to 802d for production, and the like may be applied similarly. Although seven types of display modes are shown in FIG. 15, other display modes (for example, display modes such as a family crest and a character system as described later) may be prepared.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the display mode “blue lighting”, the display color is “blue” (indicated by the left-downward hatching in the figure), and the display state is “lighting” (for example, substantially continuous). Lighting). In this example, the display mode “lights in blue” is a default display mode that is selected only for a hold for which prefetching has not been executed, so the jackpot reliability of the display mode “lights in blue” is clearly shown in FIG. (Noted as “-”). The big hit reliability of the display mode “blue lighting” can be considered to be equal to the big hit probability (for example, about 1/299 in the special figure low probability state and about 1/30 in the special figure high probability state) at the time of determination of success / failure. . Note that the default display mode may be selected as the display mode with the lowest jackpot reliability for the hold for which the prefetching is executed.

  In the display mode “green lighting”, the display color is “green” (indicated by vertical and horizontal cross-hatching in the drawing), and the display state is “lighting”. The big hit reliability of the display mode “green lighting” is the lowest 3% among the display modes other than the default (blue lighting).

  In the display mode “green slow flashing”, the display color is “green” and the display state is “slow flashing”. Here, the slow flashing in this example refers to flashing in which lighting and extinguishing are repeated with a relatively long cycle (for example, a cycle of 800 ms, a lighting period of 400 ms, and a light-off period of 400 ms). The big hit reliability of the display mode “green slow flashing” is 15%.

  In the display mode “lit red”, the display color is “red” and the display state is “lit”. The big hit reliability of the display mode “red lighting” is 30%.

  In the display mode “red slow flashing”, the display color is “red” and the display state is “slow flashing”. The big hit reliability of the display mode “red slow blinking” is 50%.

  In the display mode “red fast blink”, the display color is “red” and the display state is “fast blink”. Here, high-speed flashing in this example means that lighting and extinguishing are repeated in a cycle shorter than that of slow flashing, and each period of lighting and extinguishing is shorter than that of slow flashing (for example, a cycle of 200 ms, a lighting period) 100 ms, extinguishing period 100 ms). The big hit reliability of the display mode “red fast flashing” is 70%.

  In the display mode “rainbow”, the display color is “rainbow (rainbow)”, and the display state is “lit”. The big hit reliability of the display mode “Rainbow” is 100%.

  The big hit reliability for each display mode in this example is first classified into levels according to display colors. For example, the big hit reliability is the highest in the display color “rainbow” and decreases in the order of “red”, “green”, and “blue” (default). Next, the jackpot reliability for each display color is classified according to the display state. In other words, the big hit reliability in this example is higher in blinking than in lighting when the display color is the same, and is higher as the blinking cycle is shorter. For example, when the display color is “red”, the big hit reliability is highest in the display state “fast flashing” (display mode “red fast flashing”), “slow flashing” (display mode “red slow flashing”), “ “Lighting” (display mode “red lighting”) in order. Of the display color “red”, the display mode “red light” with the lowest jackpot reliability is higher than the display mode “green slow flashing” of the display color “green” with the highest jackpot reliability. Yes. Also, the display mode “red fast flashing” of the display color “red” having the highest jackpot reliability has a lower jackpot reliability than the display mode “rainbow”. In other words, the jackpot reliability for each display mode in this example is assigned with a weight on the display color rather than the display state.

  However, the jackpot reliability for each display mode may be assigned with a weight on the display mode rather than the display color. That is, the big hit reliability of the display mode “green slow blinking” may be higher than that of the display mode “red lighting”. Even when the display mode is more important than the display color, there is an exception that the big hit reliability of the display mode “Rainbow” is set higher than the display mode “Red Fast Flashing”. (For example, the relationship of the jackpot reliability is “Rainbow”> “Red fast blink”> “Red slow blink”> “Green slow blink”> “Red light”> “Green light”).

  The display mode of the hold display is selected based on, for example, a hold prefetch result corresponding to the hold display, a result of a predetermined effect lottery, or the like in the first sub control unit 400. In each of the display modes, the probability selected when the hold is a big hit and the probability selected when the hold is off are relatively different. Thereby, predetermined big hit reliability is set for every display mode. For example, when the reliability of a certain display mode is set to be high, the display mode may be easily selected at the time of a big hit or may not be selected at the time of losing. The display mode “Rainbow” with a reliability of 100% is designed not to be selected at the time of losing, and is selected with a predetermined probability by the effect lottery at the time of a big hit (even if it is a big win, if the effect lottery is not won) May not be selected).

  The jackpot reliability indicates what percentage of the big hit reliability is a big hit when a prefetch notice effect in a certain mode (for example, a hold display in a certain display mode) is executed. For example, when the display mode of the hold icon is “lit red” (big hit reliability 30%), the fluctuation corresponding to the hold icon is a big hit with a probability of 30% and a deviation with a probability of 70%. In other words, the hold icon in the display mode “lit red” notifies the player that the probability that the variation corresponding to the hold icon is a big hit is 30% (the big hit reliability is 30%). At the same time, the player is informed that the probability that the same variation is lost is 70% (the reliability of loss is 70%). That is, the pre-reading notice effect simultaneously notifies the reliability that is out of the jackpot reliability. The big hit reliability is not limited to a value of 1, and may have a width of about 5 to 7%, for example. Hereinafter, the jackpot reliability may be simply referred to as “reliability”.

  When a plurality of special figures (for example, special figure 1 and special figure 2) are provided, the display mode as shown in FIG. 15 may be used only for the hold display corresponding to one special figure, You may use this display mode by the hold display corresponding to a special figure. In addition, when the display mode is used only for one special figure, the other special figure performs a different display (for example, a display with a different hold display shape), but the big hit depending on the display color and display state. The law of reliability may be maintained. For example, the hold icon in FIG. 1 may be displayed in a circular shape, the hold icon in FIG. 2 may be displayed in a square shape, and the relationship between the display mode and the jackpot reliability may be as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 16 shows an example of a state in which the hold icon is blinking. The display mode of the hold icon is a Yoshimune character. FIG. 16A shows a normal display state. In this state, in addition to the outline of the hold icon (Yoshimune character), even facial parts and facial expressions can be easily visually recognized. On the other hand, FIG. 16B shows a state in which the hold icon image is flashed and painted white. In this state, the outline of the hold icon can be visually recognized, but it is difficult to visually recognize facial parts and facial expressions. In this example, the state where the hold icon is easy to visually recognize as shown in FIG. 16A (for example, the state where the hold icon can be seen in detail) and the view of the hold icon as shown in FIG. The blinking of the hold icon is expressed by periodically repeating a difficult state (for example, the hold icon itself is visible but the details of the hold icon are difficult to see). As described above, the blinking of the hold icon is not limited to the repetition of displaying and hiding the hold icon.

  In general, a blinking hold icon is harder to take a picture than a lighted hold icon. In particular, the shorter the blinking cycle, the higher the frequency of the extinguishing period and the shorter one lighting period, making it difficult to take a good picture. For example, even if the player tries to shoot the hold icon of the Yoshimune character shown in FIG. 16A, an image in which only the outline of the Yoshimune character is understood may be taken as shown in FIG. In recent years, with the widespread use of mobile phones, an increasing number of players shoot good performances with cameras mounted on mobile phones. Since such a player interrupts the game for shooting, there is a problem that the operating rate of the game table is lowered. Also, there is a rare presentation section in the magazine, and even if you are not actually playing a game, you will be satisfied by seeing a rare production photo taken by another person and you will not be able to play games There was a problem.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, while the effect is performed by making the photography difficult as the effect with high reliability of the jackpot (the effect that the player wants to take more pictures, the appearance frequency is low) In some cases, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the operating rate, and it is possible to prevent a rare effect from being posted.

  Next, processing of the second sub control unit 500 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17A is a flowchart of main processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. First, in step S901 in FIG. 17A, various initial settings are performed. When power is turned on, initialization processing is first executed in step S901. In this initialization processing, initial setting of input / output ports, initialization processing of a storage area in the RAM 508, and the like are performed.

  In step S903 following step S901, it is determined whether or not the timer variable is 10 or more. This process is repeated until the timer variable becomes 10, and when the timer variable becomes 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S905. . In step S905, 0 is assigned to the timer variable.

  In step S907 following step S905, command processing is performed. The CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500 determines whether a command is received from the first sub control unit 400.

  In step S909 following step S907, an effect control process is performed. For example, when there is a new command in step S907, processing such as reading the effect data corresponding to this command from the ROM 506 is performed, and when the effect data needs to be updated, the effect data is updated.

  In step S911 following step S909, lamp control processing is performed. For example, if there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the game board lamp 532 or the game table frame lamp 542, this command is output to the serial communication control circuit 520.

  In step S913 following step S911, a movable body control process is performed. For example, when there is a command from the first sub-control unit 400 to the effect movable body 224 (for example, including movable actors 1011 and 1012, which will be described later), this command is output to the drive circuit 516. Thereafter, the process returns to step S903.

  FIG. 17B is a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub-control unit 500. This command reception interrupt process is a process executed when the second sub control unit 500 detects a strobe signal from the first sub control unit 400. In step S1001 of the command reception interrupt process, the command received from the first sub control unit 400 is stored in the command storage area provided in the RAM 508 as an unprocessed command.

  FIG. 17C is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 504 of the second sub control unit 500. The second sub-control unit 500 includes a hardware timer that generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined cycle (in this example, once every 2 ms). Run in cycles. In step S1101 of the timer interrupt process, 1 is added to the value of the timer variable storage area of the RAM 508 described in step S903 of the second sub-control unit main process, and the original timer variable storage area is stored. Therefore, in step S903, the value of the timer variable is determined to be 10 or more every 20 ms (2 ms × 10). In step S1103 following step S1101, an effect random number update process or the like is performed.

  Next, a specific example of effects executed in the pachinko machine 100 according to the present embodiment will be described.

Example 1
FIG. 18 shows an example of effect display in Example 1 of the present embodiment in time series. Here, in FIG. 18 and each figure to be described later, fluctuations in the decorative symbols in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208 are represented by downward white arrows. In addition, the extinguishing portions of the special figure 1 display device 212, the special figure 2 display device 214, the special figure 1 holding lamp 218, and the special figure 2 holding lamp 220 are shown in white, and the lighting portions are shown in black. In addition, the state in which all segments are represented in white in the special figure 1 display device 212 or the special figure 2 display device 214 indicates that the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is performed. Further, the illustration of the fourth symbol may be omitted.

  In addition, a horizontally long area located in the lower part of the effect display area 208 d of the decorative symbol display device 208 may be used as the hold icon display area 900. In the hold icon display area 900, one or a plurality of hold icons can be displayed. In the hold icon display area 900, it is possible to notify the number of hold of the special figure variable game according to the number of the hold icons displayed, and notify the success or failure of each hold with a predetermined reliability by the display mode of each hold icon. (Pre-reading notice) is possible. The hold icon display area 900 of this example can display a maximum of four hold icons, and is roughly divided into four areas: a first area, a second area, a third area, and a fourth area from left to right. ing. The first to fourth areas correspond to the first to fourth holding ranks, respectively. That is, a hold icon corresponding to the earliest hold (stored in the past) can be displayed in the first area, and similarly, the second to fourth areas hold the second to fourth hold. Each corresponding hold icon can be displayed. In this example, the positions of the first to fourth areas of the hold icon display area 900 are not clearly shown. For example, by displaying numbers 1 to 4 in each of the first to fourth areas, -You may make it show the position of 4th area | region clearly. In the hold icon display area 900 of this example, only the hold icon of the special figure 1 may be displayed, but only the hold icon of the special figure 2 may be displayed, or the hold of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 may be displayed. An icon may be displayed together.

  In the hold icon display area 900, various animations may be executed as the hold icon is moved. Examples of the animation executed in the hold icon display area 900 include, for example, an increase animation executed when a hold is increased and a new hold icon is displayed, and the order of the remaining holds when the previous hold is digested. This is executed when the display mode of the hold icon changes midway based on the moving animation, the prefetching result, etc. executed when the hold icon moves to another display position (for example, the position on the left side). There is a change animation, an erase animation that is executed when the corresponding hold icon is erased when the hold is digested and the change is started.

  In addition, in the effect display area 208d, a variation icon display area capable of displaying a variation icon corresponding to the variation may be provided in addition to the hold icon display region 900. In this example, when the earliest hold is exhausted, the hold icon displayed in the first area of the hold icon display area 900 is erased. However, when a variable icon display area is provided, When the previous hold is consumed, the hold icon displayed in the first area of the hold icon display area 900 moves to the change icon display area as a change icon. Then, according to the display mode of the change icon, it is possible to notify the success or failure of the change with a predetermined reliability (the change notice).

  18 (a) to 18 (d) show states during a variation period of a certain special figure 1 variable game. As shown in FIG. 18A, the special figure 1 display device 212 displays the special figure 1 variable display, and the special figure 2 display device 214 displays the special special figure 2 variable game stop symbol. FIG. D is displayed. The special figure 1 hold lamp 218 reports that there are three special figure 1 holds, and the special figure 2 hold lamp 220 informs that the special figure 2 hold is zero.

  In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208, the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner. In the first to third areas of the hold icon display area 900, hold icons 901 to 903 are displayed as the hold display of FIG. The display forms of the hold icons 901 to 903 are all “blue lighting” (default).

  In addition, in the effect display area 208d, a “basin” image 701 passes through the third area of the hold icon display area 900 from the upper part of the screen (in this example, directly above the third area of the hold icon display area 900). A moving image that moves (drops) is displayed (FIGS. 18A to 18D). There is a case where at least a part of the “tub” image 701 in the middle of movement overlaps at least a part of the decorative symbol being variably displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. In this example, since the display priority of the “basket” image 701 is higher than that of the decorative symbol, when the “basin” image 701 and the decorative symbol overlap, the “basin” image 701 is displayed in front of the decorative symbol ( Placed on the previous layer).

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 18B, when duplication of at least a part of the hold icon 903 and at least a part of the “basin” image 701 is started, a specific hold icon (in this example, the hold icon 903). ) Is changed, and an affirmative determination is made in step S503 in FIG. Thereby, the visibility changing flag is set to ON (step S505), and the process of changing the visibility of the hold icon 903 is executed (step S507). In this example, as a process of changing the visibility of the hold icon 903, a process of increasing the transparency of the hold icon 903 is executed as shown in FIGS. 18B and 18C. Other processes may be used as long as they are difficult to see.

  Here, in this example, since the display priority of the “basket” image 701 is lower than the hold icon 903, the “basket” image 701 is higher than the hold icon 903 when the “tub” image 701 and the hold icon 903 overlap. Displayed in the back (arranged in the back layer). As shown in FIGS. 18B and 18C, although the “tub” image 701 is displayed behind the hold icon 903, the transparency of the hold icon 903 is increased. Can be easily viewed through the hold icon 903.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 18D, when the overlap between the hold icon 903 and the “basket” image 701 ends, the visibility return condition for the hold icon 903 is satisfied, and step S511 in FIG. Affirmative determination is made at. As a result, the visibility changing flag is set to OFF (step S513), and a process for restoring the visibility of the hold icon 903 is executed (step S515). In this example, as a process for restoring the visibility of the hold icon 903, a process for reducing the transparency of the hold icon 903 and returning it to the original state is executed. As a result, the display of the hold icon 903 returns to the original state shown in FIG.

  FIG. 18 (A) shows a state during the fluctuation period of the special figure 1 variable game different from FIGS. 18 (a) to 18 (d). This special figure 1 variable game is assumed to be more than so-called reach (for example, normal reach change). As shown in FIG. 18 (A), the special figure 1 display device 212 performs the fluctuation display of the special figure 1. The special figure 1 hold lamp 218 is informed that the special figure 1 hold is 0, and the special figure 2 hold lamp 220 is informed that the special figure 2 hold is 0.

  In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c, decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner. No hold icon is displayed in the hold icon display area 900. Note that the hold icon is not displayed in the state shown in FIG. 18A because the hold is 0, not because the display of the hold icon is prohibited or restricted.

  FIG. 18 (B) shows a state in which the holding of special figure 1 is increased by one during the fluctuation period of the special figure 1 variable game. As shown in FIG. 18B, the special figure 1 hold lamp 218 reports that the number of hold in the special figure 1 has increased from 0 to 1. Although one hold icon should be originally displayed in the hold icon display area 900, the hold icon is not displayed by the visibility changing process described later.

  In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c, a normal reach effect is executed. In the normal reach effect of this example, “decoration 7” is displayed in both the left symbol display area 208a and the right symbol display area 208c, and the effect that the decorative symbol variation display is continued only in the middle symbol display area 208b is performed. In the effect display area 208d, characters “reach” indicating that a reach has occurred are displayed.

  In the visibility change condition of this example, the variation executed at the time of winning a prize (when holding increases) is more than reach, and the display mode of the holding icon corresponding to the increased holding is “green light” or more (that is, , A display mode in which prefetching is executed). Here, it is assumed that the display mode of the hold icon corresponding to the hold in FIG. 1 increased in FIG. Therefore, the visibility change condition for the hold icon corresponding to the increased hold is established, and the visibility change process for the hold icon is performed. In this example, since the process for hiding the hold icon is performed as the visibility changing process, the hold icon is not displayed in the hold icon display area 900 at this time. In this example, by not displaying the hold icon in the hold icon display area 900, there is a case where it is possible to display such that the number of holds is erroneously recognized.

  FIG. 18 (C) shows a state in which the holding of the special figure 1 is further increased by one during the fluctuation period of the special figure 1 variable game. As shown in FIG. 18C, a new hold icon 905 is displayed in the second area of the hold icon display area 900. The display mode of the hold icon 905 is the default “blue lighting”. As described above, a hold icon that does not satisfy the visibility change condition (for example, a hold icon in a default display mode or a hold icon in which prefetching is not executed) may be displayed as usual. As a result, in the state shown in FIG. 18C, the number of hold icons (one in this example) smaller than the actual number of holds (two in this example) is displayed in the hold icon display area 900. However, in the state shown in FIG. 18C, the hold icon is displayed only in the second area of the hold icon display area 900, and the normal display when the number of holds actually is one (the hold icon display area 900 Since the hold icon is displayed only in the first area), it may be possible to prevent misrecognition of the number of holds. In the state shown in FIG. 18C, the hold icon corresponding to the hold to be digested next is not displayed, and only the hold icon 905 corresponding to the hold other than the hold to be digested next is displayed. .

  FIG. 18D shows a state during the stop period in which the special figure 1 variable game is completed. As shown in FIG. 18 (D), the special figure G (displacement) is stopped on the special figure 1 display device 212, and the symbol combination “decoration 7-decoration” is displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. “3-decoration 7” is stopped and displayed.

  The visibility return condition in this example includes the fact that the special figure variable game has ended. Therefore, based on the completion of the special figure 1 variable game, the visibility return condition for the non-displayed hold icon is satisfied, and the process for returning the visibility of the hold icon is executed. As a result, the hold icon 904 (display mode “green lighting”) is displayed in the first area of the hold icon display area 900, and the number of hold icons displayed in the hold icon display area 900 and the actual number of holds are displayed. Match. In this example, the hold corresponding to the hold icon 904 is digested before the hold corresponding to the hold icon 905, but the hold icon 904 starts to be displayed after the hold icon 905. Thus, the hold icon corresponding to the hold that is digested first may be displayed after the hold icon corresponding to the hold that is digested later.

  According to the present embodiment, the player's interest in the reach of the fluctuation is reduced by not performing the hold display of the display mode in which the prefetching is executed (in this example, “green light” or more) during the reach. In some cases, this can be prevented.

(Example 2)
FIG. 19 shows an example of the effect in Example 2 of the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, an on-hold display (for example, an on-hold icon, an on-screen special drawing 1 on-hold lamp 801a to 801d, an on-screen special drawing 2 on-hold lamp 802a to 802d, depending on an effect for an effect (for example, a modeled object or a movable object) Etc.) is an example in which at least part of the case may be hidden.

  FIG. 19A shows a state during a variable period of a certain special figure 1 variable game. In this example, an opaque shaped object 1000 imitating a “savohani” character is provided in front of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 (player side). The model 1000 overlaps at least a part (for example, almost the whole) of the fourth area of the hold icon display area 900 when viewed directly on the display screen, and the first to third parts other than the fourth area. The area and the symbol display areas 208a to 208c are arranged so as not to overlap. The modeled object 1000 of this example is fixed to the pachinko machine 100 (for example, the rendering device 206).

  As shown in FIG. 19A, the special figure 1 display device 212 performs the variable display of special figure 1. The special figure 1 hold lamp 218 reports that there are three special figure 1 holds, and the special figure 2 hold lamp 220 informs that the special figure 2 hold is zero. In the first to third areas of the hold icon display area 900, hold icons 901 to 903 (both of which are displayed in blue) are displayed as the hold display of FIG. In this state, since the hold icon is not displayed in the fourth area of the hold icon display area 900, the hold icon is not hidden by the molded object 1000.

  FIG. 19 (b) shows a state in which the number of suspension of special figure 1 is increased by one during the fluctuation period of the special figure 1 variable game. As shown in FIG. 19 (b), the special figure 1 hold lamp 218 reports that the special figure 1 hold has increased from 3 to 4. In the fourth area of the hold icon display area 900, a hold icon 904 (display mode “lit blue”) is newly displayed. When viewed directly on the display screen, at least a part (substantially the whole in this example) of the hold icon 904 is hidden by the molded object 1000. As described above, in this example, the fourth hold icon displayed in the fourth area of the hold icon display area 900 is always disturbed by the model 1000. That is, in this example, the visibility change condition of the hold icon corresponding to the fourth hold is established by winning the fourth hold (the number of holds in FIG. 1 increases from 3 to 4), and one hold is consumed. (The number of holds in FIG. 1 decreases from 4 to 3), the visibility return condition for the hold icon is satisfied.

  FIG. 19C shows an example of the positional relationship when the player's viewpoint facing the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208, the model 1000, and the decorative symbol display device 208 is viewed from above. As shown in FIG. 19 (c), from the viewpoint of the player facing the display screen, it is displayed in the range indicated by the double arrow in the figure of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 by overlapping with the model 1000. The visibility of the on-hold display to be performed is deteriorated (for example, the on-hold icon cannot be seen due to being blocked by the model 1000). However, since a predetermined gap is formed between the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208 and the molded object 1000, the hold display of the above range can be obtained by moving the viewpoint position of the player to the left and right and looking from the side. The visibility of may change. For example, some or all of the hold icons that were not visible when viewed directly on the display screen may become visible by moving the viewpoint position to the left or right. In addition, since the visually recognizable part and the difficult-to-view part differ depending on the player's viewpoint position, gaming posture, and the like, there may be cases where different effects can be shown for each player.

  FIGS. 19A to 19D show an example of a pachinko machine different from the pachinko machines shown in FIGS. 19A to 19C. In this example, movable accessories 1011 and 1012 are provided in front of the decorative symbol display device 208. The movable actors 1011 and 1012 are independently controlled between a standby position (lower position) and an effect position (upper position) using a solenoid (not shown) under the control of the first sub-control unit 400 or the second sub-control unit 500. Driven. The main body parts (movable parts) of the movable accessories 1011 and 1012 have a shape imitating a boxing glove.

  When the movable combinations 1011 and 1012 are in the standby position, the entire movable combinations 1011 and 1012 are positioned below the lower end of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. In this state, the display screen is not shielded by the movable actors 1011 and 1012 when viewed from the display screen. On the other hand, when the movable combinations 1011 and 1012 are driven to the effect position, at least a part of the movable combinations 1011 and 1012 is positioned above the lower end of the display screen of the decorative symbol display device 208. In this state, a part of the display screen is shielded by the movable accessories 1011 and 1012 when viewed from the display screen. In this example, when viewed directly on the display screen, the movable actors 1011 and 1012 at the production position are configured to shield the third area and the fourth area of the hold icon display area 900 independently of each other. Yes.

  For example, when the movable accessory 1011 is in the effect position, almost the entire third area of the hold icon display area 900 is shielded by the movable accessory 1011, but the first area, the second area, and the second area other than the third area are shielded. The four regions are not shielded at all (or only a part is shielded). However, since a predetermined gap is formed between the movable accessory 1011 and the display screen, the third area can be visually recognized by moving the viewpoint position to the left and right, or the first area and the second area Alternatively, the fourth region may be difficult to visually recognize.

  Further, when the movable accessory 1012 is in the effect position, almost the entire fourth area of the hold icon display area 900 is shielded by the movable accessory 1012, but the first to third areas other than the fourth area are completely shielded. (Or only a part is shielded). However, since a predetermined gap is formed between the movable accessory 1012 and the display screen, the fourth area can be visually recognized or the first to third areas can be visually recognized by moving the viewpoint position to the left and right. It may be difficult.

  FIG. 19A shows a state during a variation period of a certain special figure 1 variable game. As shown in FIG. 19A, the special figure 1 display device 212 displays the fluctuation shown in FIG. The special figure 1 hold lamp 218 reports that there are four special figure 1 holds, and the special figure 2 hold lamp 220 informs that the special figure 2 hold is zero.

  In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c, decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner. In the first to fourth areas of the hold icon display area 900, hold icons 901 to 904 (both are displayed in “blue light”) are displayed as the hold display of FIG. Since the movable combination items 1011 and 1012 are all in the standby position, the hold icon display area 900 is not shielded by the movable combination items 1011 and 1012.

  FIG. 19B shows a state during the stop period in which the special figure 1 variable game is ended. As shown in FIG. 19B, the special figure G (displacement) is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 212, and the symbol combination “decoration 5-decoration 6” is displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. -Decoration 9 "is stopped and displayed. The movable accessories 1011 and 1012 are still in the standby position.

  FIG. 19C shows a state in which the next special figure 1 variable game is started. As shown in FIG. 19C, in the special figure 1 display device 212, the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 is started. In the special figure 1 hold lamp 218, it is informed that the number of hold in the special figure 1 has decreased from 4 to 3.

  In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208, the decorative symbol variation display is started. In the hold icon display area 900, the hold icon 901 displayed in the first area is deleted, and the hold icons 902 to 904 displayed in the second to fourth areas move to the first to third areas, respectively. To do.

  In this example, it is assumed that the visibility changing condition of the hold icon 904 moved to the third area of the hold icon display area 900 is satisfied by the start of the special figure 1 variable game. The hold icon 904 is determined in advance based on the result of prefetching and the like that the display mode is changed from “blue lighting” to “green lighting” at the timing when the special figure 1 variable game is started. To do. Based on the establishment of the visibility change condition of the hold icon 904, the movable accessory 1011 is driven to the effect position as the visibility change processing. When the movable accessory 1011 is driven to the effect position, the retained icon 904 that has moved to the third region of the retained icon display region 900 is hidden by the movable accessory 1011. In this example, an effect moving image 911 corresponding to the operation of the movable accessory 1011 (for example, an example of a change animation of the hold icon) is displayed around the third area of the hold icon display area 900. The effect moving image 911 may have a lower display priority than the hold icon. As a result, the effect moving image 911 is displayed behind the hold icon, and a part of the effect moving image 911 may be difficult to visually recognize because it overlaps the adjacent hold icon 903 or the like.

  FIG. 19D shows a state during the stop period in which the special figure 1 variable game is ended. As shown in FIG. 19D, the special figure G (displacement) is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 212, and the symbol combination “decoration 5-decoration 6” is displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. -Decoration 9 "is stopped and displayed. The hold icon 904 displayed in the third area of the hold icon display area 900 has its display mode changed to “green light”. In this example, it is assumed that the visibility return condition of the hold icon 904 is satisfied by changing the display mode of the hold icon 904. Based on the establishment of the visibility return condition of the hold icon 904, the movable accessory 1011 is returned to the standby position as the visibility return processing. When the movable accessory 1011 returns to the standby position, the entire hold icon 904 becomes visible. Thus, the player can recognize that the display mode of the hold icon 904 has been changed to “green lighting”.

  In this example, one movable combination is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of hold displays, but even with a configuration that can prevent the viewing of the plurality of hold displays with one movable combination. Good.

  In this example, the portion that is difficult to visually recognize due to the molded object 1000, the movable accessory 1011, 1012, etc. and the portion that can be visually recognized are different depending on the player's viewpoint position, gaming posture, etc., so that different effects can be shown for each player. There are cases where it is possible.

(Example 3)
FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of the effect control process (step S409 of the first sub-control unit main process) in Example 3 of the present embodiment. The effect control process of this example is to change the visibility of a hold display (for example, a hold icon) to be prefetched when a visibility change condition is satisfied. First, in step S1201, it is determined whether or not the number of holdings (for example, the holding number of the special figure 1 variable game) is 1 or more. If it is determined that the number of holds is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S1203, and if it is determined that the number of holds is 0, the process proceeds to step S1211.

  In step S1203, it is determined whether the visibility change condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the visibility change condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1205. If it is determined that the visibility change condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1211.

  In step S1205, whether or not the hold display that is a target whose visibility is to be changed (visibility change target) is a look-ahead notice target (for example, the display mode of the hold display that is a visibility change target is other than the default (lights blue)) Whether or not). If it is determined that the hold display that is the visibility change target is a prefetch notice target, the process proceeds to step S1207. If the hold display that is the visibility change target is determined not to be the prefetch notice target, the process proceeds to step S1211.

  In step S1207, the visibility changing flag provided in the RAM 408 is set to ON.

  In step S1209 subsequent to step S1207, a process for changing the visibility of a specific hold display (for example, a hold display for a pre-reading notice subject to be changed in visibility) is performed. For example, as a method for changing the visibility of the hold display, there is a method of hiding the hold display, increasing the transparency of the hold display, and the like. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1211.

  Here, when changing the visibility of the hold display for the pre-reading notice as in this example, the hold display with a higher jackpot reliability is more likely to be changed, and the hold display with a lower jackpot reliability is more likely. The probability that the visibility is changed may be low.

  Steps S1211 to S1219 are the same as steps S509 to S517 of the effect control process shown in FIG.

  FIG. 21 shows an example of effects in the present embodiment. FIG. 21A shows a state during a variable period of a certain special figure 1 variable game. As shown in FIG. 21 (a), the special figure 1 display device 212 executes the fluctuation display shown in FIG. The special figure 1 hold lamp 218 reports that there are three special figure 1 holds, and the special figure 2 hold lamp 220 informs that the special figure 2 hold is zero.

  In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the ornamental symbol display device 208, the variation display of ornamental symbols is executed. In the first to third areas of the hold icon display area 900, the same number (three) of hold icons 901 to 903 as the number of holds in FIG. The display modes of the hold icons 901 to 903 are all “blue lighted”.

  FIG. 21 (A) shows a state during the fluctuation period of the special figure 1 variable game different from FIG. 21 (a). As shown in FIG. 21 (A), the special figure 1 display device 212 executes the fluctuation display of the special figure 1. The special figure 1 hold lamp 218 is informed that the number of holds in the special figure 1 is four, and the special figure 2 hold lamp 220 is informed that the number of holds in the special figure 2 is zero.

  In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the ornamental symbol display device 208, the variation display of ornamental symbols is executed. In the first to fourth areas of the hold icon display area 900, the same number (four) of hold icons 904 to 907 as the number of holds in FIG. The display mode of the hold icons 904 to 906 displayed in the first to third areas is “blue lighted”, and the display mode of the hold icon 907 displayed in the fourth area is “green lighted”.

  FIG. 21B shows a state similar to FIG. 21A and after a predetermined condition (for example, the conditions of steps S1203 and S1205 in FIG. 20) is satisfied. The state shown in FIG. 21B is the state shown in FIG. 21A in that the hold icon 907 to be displayed in the fourth area of the hold icon display area 900 is hidden by the visibility change process. Is different. Thus, in the state shown in FIG. 21B, the number of the hold icons displayed in the hold icon display area 900 (three in this example) is the actual number of hold in FIG. 1 (four in this example). ) Is less than.

  The display state of the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 21B is the display of the decorative symbol display device 208 in the case where the number of holds is one less because the hold icon 907 with the lowest hold order is hidden. It looks the same as the state (FIG. 21 (a)). In addition, the display state of the decorative symbol display device 208 shown in FIG. 21B is the decorative symbol display device when the prefetching advance notice is not executed because the hold icon 907 that is a prefetching advance notice target is hidden. The appearance is the same as the display state 208 (FIG. 21A).

  According to the present embodiment, it may be possible to prevent photography of the hold display by changing the visibility of the hold display subject to the pre-reading notice. Moreover, according to the present embodiment, by hiding a part of the hold display, the display state of the appearance of the decorative symbol display device 208 can be made the same as the case where the number of hold is smaller than the actual number. It may be possible to misunderstand the number.

Example 4
FIG. 22 is a timing chart showing an example of lighting on / off timing in each display state of the hold display in Example 4 of the present embodiment. As already described, the “hold display” includes the hold icon in the hold icon display area 900, the production special figure 1 hold lamps 801a to 801d, the production special figure 2 hold lamps 802a to 802d, and the like. The display state of the hold display includes “lighting”, “slow flashing”, “fast flashing”, and the like. It should be noted that a state in which the hold icon is displayed in the hold icon display area 900 is referred to as lighting (ON), and a state in which the hold icon is not displayed (non-display state) is sometimes referred to as off (OFF).

  The on-hold display state “lighting” refers to a state in which on-hold lighting (ON) continues for a long period of time as shown in the upper timing chart of FIG. Here, when the special figure 1 reservation lamp, the special figure 2 reservation lamp, etc. are constituted by LEDs, the LED may be lit by a dynamic lighting method in which lighting and extinguishing are repeated every minute period. is there. Since the minute light extinction period in this case cannot be perceived by humans, the display state is “lighted” if lighting by the dynamic lighting method continues for a long time. Further, the luminance and luminous intensity are not necessarily constant within the lighting period.

  The display state of the hold display “slow flashing” means a state in which the hold display is turned on (ON) and turned off (OFF) in a relatively long cycle, as shown in the timing chart in the middle of FIG. As shown in the lower timing chart of FIG. 22, the on-hold display state “high-speed flashing” refers to a state in which on-off and off (OFF) of the on-hold display are repeated at a shorter cycle than the low-speed flashing. Say. Here, the extinguishing (OFF) in this example refers to a state in which the light is extinguished for a period longer than a period during which humans can perceive it is extinguished (for example, 50 to 100 ms). For example, a display state in which 100 ms is turned on (ON) and 100 ms is turned off (OFF) is “flashing (high-speed flashing)” because humans can perceive the turn-off period. The display state in which 40 ms is repeatedly turned off may be “lit” because a human cannot perceive the turn-off period.

  In this example, the slow blinking cycle was 800 ms (both lighting and extinguishing periods were both 400 ms), and the fast blinking cycle was 200 ms (both lighting and extinguishing periods were both 100 ms). In this example, the length of the lighting period and the period of extinguishing are the same for each of the slow blinking and the fast blinking, but the lengths of the lighting period and the extinguishing period may be different from each other. Comparing the slow flashing with the fast flashing, at least one of the lighting period and the extinguishing period is longer in the slow flashing. In addition, the brightness and luminous intensity may change within each lighting period of slow blinking or fast blinking. In addition, each light-off period of the low-speed flashing or the high-speed flashing needs to be completely OFF (for example, a state where no current flows in the case of the production hold lamp (LED) and a non-display state in the case of the hold icon). There is no. The turn-off period only needs to be relatively difficult for the player to visually recognize the hold display than the turn-on period. For example, during the turn-off period in the case of an LED, the brightness and light intensity of the LED may be reduced to the extent that the player feels that the light is turned off. Also, for example, during the turn-off period in the case of a hold icon, the transparency of the hold icon may be increased or the display size may be reduced to the extent that the player feels that the light is turned off.

  When taking a picture of the hold display, the hold display with a longer lighting period is easier to shoot, and the hold display with a shorter lighting period is more difficult to take a picture. In addition, the hold display with a shorter turn-off period is easier to shoot, and the hold display with a longer turn-off period is difficult to shoot. In addition, the higher the ratio of the lighting period occupying the blinking cycle, the easier the shooting, and the lower the ratio of the lighting period occupying the blinking period, the more difficult the shooting.

  FIG. 23 shows an example of the effect display in the present example in time series. FIG. 24 is a timing chart showing turning on / off of the special figure 1 holding lamps 801a, 801b, and 801c for production at the timings shown in FIGS. 23 (a) to 23 (g). In this example, in addition to the decorative symbol display device 208, the special figure 1 holding lamp group 801 (the special drawing 1 holding lamps 801a to 801d) for displaying the number of holdings of the special figure 1 and the holding of the special figure 2 are shown. An effect special figure 2 reservation lamp group 802 (effect special figure 2 reservation lamps 802a to 802d) for displaying the number is provided.

  The special figure 1 reservation lamp group 801 for performance is arranged side by side on the lower left side of the decorative symbol display device 208, for example. The effect special figure 1 reservation lamp group 801 has four effect special figure 1 reservation lamps 801a, 801b, 801c, and 801d arranged in order from the position closest to the center toward the left. The special figure 1 hold lamps 801a to 801d for production correspond to the first to fourth hold orders, respectively. That is, the special figure 1 reservation lamp corresponding to the holding with a short time until the fluctuation is arranged at a position closer to the center. Each of the special drawing 1 holding lamps 801a to 801d for production is constituted by one or a plurality of LEDs, and each display shown in FIG. 15 is controlled by the first sub control unit 400 or the second sub control unit 500. It can be turned on, blinked, or turned off. Thereby, in the special figure 1 reservation lamp group 801, the number of special figure 1 variable games held can be notified by the number of the special figure 1 hold lamps that are lit or blinking, and It is possible to notify (pre-reading advance notice) whether or not each hold is appropriate with a predetermined reliability by the display form of the special figure 1 hold lamp.

  The effect special figure 2 reservation lamp group 802 is arranged side by side, for example, on the lower right side of the decorative symbol display device 208 (right next to the effect special figure 1 reservation lamp group 801). The effect special figure 2 reservation lamp group 802 has four effect special figure 2 reservation lamps 802a, 802b, 802c, and 802d arranged in order from the position closest to the center toward the right. Production special figure 2 hold lamps 802a to 802d correspond to the first to fourth hold orders, respectively. That is, the special drawing 2 holding lamp corresponding to the holding with a short time until the fluctuation is arranged at a position closer to the center. Each of the special drawing 2 reservation lamps 802a to 802d is composed of one or a plurality of LEDs, and each display shown in FIG. 15 is controlled by the first sub-control unit 400 or the second sub-control unit 500. It can be turned on, blinked, or turned off. Thereby, in the special figure 2 reservation lamp group 802, the number of special figure 2 variable games held can be notified by the number of the special figure 2 reservation lamps that are lit or blinking. It is possible to notify (pre-reading advance notice) whether or not each hold is appropriate with a predetermined reliability by the display mode of the special figure 2 hold lamp.

  Further, in the upper right corner of the effect display area 208d of the decorative symbol display device 208, a special figure 1 hold number display area 851 capable of displaying the number of reservations of the special figure 1 with numbers "0" to "3"; A special figure 2 number-of-holds display area 852 capable of displaying the number of holds in FIG. 2 with numbers “0” to “3” is provided.

  FIG. 23 (a) shows a state in which the hold of the special figure 1 is increased from 0 to 1 (new hold 1 is increased) during the fluctuation period of a certain special figure 1 variable game. As shown in FIG. 23A, the special figure 1 display device 212 executes the fluctuation display of the special figure 1. In the special figure 1 hold lamp 218, it is notified that the number of hold in the special figure 1 has increased from 0 to 1.

  In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the ornamental symbol display device 208, the variation display of ornamental symbols is executed. The special figure 1 hold number display area 851 displays that the hold number of the special figure 1 is “1”, and the special figure 2 hold number display area 852 displays the hold number of the special figure 2. “0” is displayed. In the special effect drawing 1 hold lamp group 801, the special display figure 1 hold lamp 801a is turned on in the display mode “lights blue” as the hold display, and the other special play illustration 1 hold lamps 801b to 801d are turned off. (See timing (a) in FIG. 24). In the special figure 2 reservation lamp group 802 for production, all the special figure 2 reservation lamps 802a to 802d for production are turned off.

  FIGS. 23B to 23D show a state in which the number of suspensions in FIG. 1 increases from 1 to 2 (new suspension 2 increases) during the variation period of the special diagram 1 variable game. As shown in FIGS. 23 (b) to 23 (d), the special figure 1 hold lamp 218 reports that the number of hold in the special figure 1 has increased from 1 to 2.

  In the special figure 1 holding number display area 851 of the decorative symbol display device 208, it is displayed that the holding number of the special figure 1 is “2”. In the special figure 1 reservation lamp group 801, the special figure 1 hold lamp 801b for production starts blinking in the display mode “green slow blinking” as a new hold display. In order to impress the increase in holding due to winning a prize, the start of the blinking display may be started from the lighting period.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 23 (b) immediately after the increase in holding, the special figure 1 holding lamp 801a for lighting is lit in the display color “blue” and the special drawing 1 holding lamp 801b for presentation is displayed in the color “green”. Is lit (lighting period of slow blinking) (see timing (b) in FIG. 24). That is, at this timing, the same number of effect special figure 1 reservation lamps 801a and 801b as the number of actual special figure reservations are on. At the timing shown in FIG. 23 (c), the special figure 1 hold lamp 801a for production is lit in the display color “blue”, and the special figure 1 hold lamp 801b for production is off (slow flashing off period). (See timing (c) in FIG. 24). At this timing, only the production special figure 1 hold lamps 801a, which are smaller than the actual number of special figure 1 held, are lit. At the timing shown in FIG. 23 (d), the production special figure 1 hold lamp 801a is lit with a display color "blue", and the production special figure 1 hold lamp 801b is lit with a display color "green" (slow blinking). Lighting period) (see timing (d) in FIG. 24). At this timing, the same number of effect special figure 1 reservation lamps 801a and 801b as the number of actual special figure reservations are on.

  FIGS. 23 (e) to (g) show a state in which the number of suspensions in FIG. 1 increases from 2 to 3 (new suspension 3 increases) during the variation period of the special diagram 1 variable game. As shown in FIGS. 23 (e) to 23 (g), the special figure 1 hold lamp 218 notifies that the special figure 1 hold has increased from 2 to 3.

  In the special figure 1 holding number display area 851 of the decorative symbol display device 208, it is displayed that the holding number of the special figure 1 is “3”. In the special figure 1 hold lamp group 801 for production, the special figure 1 hold lamp 801c for production starts blinking in the display mode “red fast blink” as a new hold display. In order to impress the increase in holding due to winning a prize, the start of the blinking display may be started from the lighting period.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 23 (e) immediately after the increase in the hold, the special figure 1 hold lamp 801a for lighting is lit in the display color “blue”, and the special figure 1 hold lamp 801b for production is turned off (slow flashing). The special figure 1 holding lamp 801c for production is lit in the display color “red” (lighting period of high-speed blinking) (see timing (e) in FIG. 24). As described above, the hold display (lighted or blinked) on the new special effect drawing 1 hold lamp 801c based on the increase in hold is executed regardless of the lighting state of the other special play illustration 1 hold lamps 801a and 801b. (The special figure 1 holding lamp 801b for performance is executed even during the extinguishing period). At this timing, the special figure 1 reservation lamps 801a and 801c for production that are one less than the actual number of reservations in FIG. 1 are lit.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 23 (f), the production special figure 1 hold lamp 801a is lit with a display color “blue”, and the production special figure 1 hold lamp 801b is lit with a display color “green” (slow blinking). Lighting special period diagram 1 hold lamp 801c is extinguished (high-speed blinking extinguishing period) (see timing (f) in FIG. 24). At this timing, the special figure 1 holding lamps 801a and 801b for production, which is one less than the number of holdings in the actual special figure 1, are turned on.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 23 (g), the special figure 1 reservation lamp 801a is lit in the display color “blue”, and the special illustration 1 reservation lamps 801b and 801c are turned off (blinking off period). (See timing (g) in FIG. 24). In this way, there is a period in which a plurality of hold indications disappear simultaneously. At this timing, only the special figure 1 reservation lamp 801a for production, which is two smaller than the actual number of reservations in FIG. 1, is lit.

(Example 5)
FIG. 25 shows an example of effect display in Example 5 of the present embodiment in time series. This example is an example in which the blinking cycle is reset at the start of fluctuation and starts from the start (lighting period). FIG. 26 is a timing chart showing turn-on / off (ON / OFF) of the effect hold lamp and the symbol variation state (during variation / stop) at the timings illustrated in FIGS. 25 (a) to 25 (g). In this example, similar to the fourth embodiment, the production special figure 1 reservation lamp group 801 (production special figure 1 reservation lamps 801a to 801d) and the production special figure 2 reservation lamp group 802 (production special figure 2 reservation). Lamps 802a to 802d).

  Here, in the uppermost timing chart of FIG. 26, the on-hold lamp for presentation lighting in the display mode “blue lighting” (that is, the first symbol fluctuation stop period (including timings (a) and (b)) is for presentation. Special figure 2 hold lamps 802a and 802b, the symbol fluctuation stop period (including timing (c), (d), (e), and (f)) started at timing (c) is the special figure 2 hold lamp 802a for production. ). The timing chart of the second stage shows the effect holding lamp flashing in the display mode “green slow flashing” (that is, the first symbol fluctuation stop period is the effect special figure 2 holding lamp 802c, the symbol starting at timing (c)). The fluctuation stop period represents the special effect drawing 2 holding lamp 802b, and the symbol fluctuation stop period started at the timing (g) represents the special drawing figure 2 holding lamp 802a). The third stage timing chart is an effect holding lamp flashing in the display mode “red fast flashing” (that is, the first symbol fluctuation stop period is the effect special figure 2 holding lamp 802d, the symbol starting at timing (c). The fluctuation stop period represents the special effect drawing 2 holding lamp 802c, and the symbol fluctuation stop period started at the timing (g) represents the special drawing figure 2 holding lamp 802b).

  FIG. 25A shows a state during a variation period of a certain special figure 1 variable game. As shown in FIG. 25 (a), the special figure 1 display device 212 displays a special figure G, which is a stop symbol of the latest special figure 1 variable game, and the special figure 2 display device 214 displays the special figure 2 of FIG. Fluctuation display is executed. The special figure 1 hold lamp 218 is informed that the number of holds in the special figure 1 is 4, and the special figure 2 hold lamp 220 is informed that the number of holds in the special figure 2 is 4.

  In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the ornamental symbol display device 208, the variation display of ornamental symbols is executed. The special figure 1 hold number display area 851 displays that the hold number of the special figure 1 is “4”, and the special figure 2 hold number display area 852 displays the hold number of the special figure 2. “4” is displayed. In the special special figure 1 hold lamp group 801, special special figure 1 hold lamps 801a to 801d are lit in the display mode "lit in blue" as the special figure 1 hold display. In the special figure 2 reservation lamp group 802, as the special figure 2 hold display, the special figure 2 hold lamps 802a and 802b are lit in the display mode "blue lighted", respectively. 802c flashes in the display mode “green slow flashing”, and the production special figure 2 holding lamp 802d flashes in the display mode “red fast flashing”.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 25 (a), the production special figure 2 hold lamps 802a and 802b are lit in the display color “blue”, and the production special figure 2 hold lamp 802c is lit in the display color “green” (low speed). The lighting special figure 2 holding lamp 802d is lit in the display color “red” (high-speed blinking lighting period) (see timing (a) in FIG. 26). That is, at this timing, the same number of effect special figure 2 reservation lamps 802a to 802d as the actual number of special figure 2 reservations are lit.

  FIG. 25 (b) shows a state during the stop period in which the special figure 2 variable game is ended. As shown in FIG. 25 (b), the special figure d (displacement) is stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display device 214. In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208, the symbol combination “decoration 3-decoration 6-decoration 1” for notifying the deviation is stopped and displayed. It is assumed that the stop period in this example is 550 ms.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 25 (b), the special drawing 2 reservation lamps 802a and 802b are lit in the display color “blue”, and the special production illustration 2 reservation lamps 802c and 802d are turned off (flashing off period). (See timing (b) in FIG. 26). In this way, the hold display may be turned off even during the period in which the symbol is stopped and displayed.

  FIGS. 25C and 25D show the state during the fluctuation period of the next special figure 2 variable game. As shown in FIGS. 25 (c) and 25 (d), the special figure 2 display device 214 starts the variable display of special figure 2. In the special figure 2 holding lamp 220, it is notified that the number of holdings in the special figure 2 has decreased from 4 to 3. The length of the fluctuation period of the fluctuation is assumed to be 180 ms.

  In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208, the decorative symbol variation display is started. In the special figure 2 holding number display area 852, it is displayed that the holding number of the special figure 2 is “3”. In the special figure 2 reservation lamp group 802, the special figure 2 reservation lamps 802a to 802c are turned on or displayed in the same display manner as the special illustration 2 reservation lamps 802b to 802d in the previous fluctuation period in accordance with the reservation. It blinks, and the special figure 2 holding lamp 802d for production is turned off. That is, the display mode of the production special figure 2 hold lamp 802a is “blue lighting”, the display mode of the production special figure 2 hold lamp 802b is “green slow flashing”, and the display mode of the production special figure 2 hold lamp 802c. Becomes “red fast flashing”. As a result, it is notified that one hold in FIG. 2 has been digested and the 2nd to 4th hold ranks have been moved up to 1st to 3rd.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 25 (c) immediately after the start of the fluctuation, the special figure 2 reservation lamp 802a is lit in the display color “blue”, and the special display figure 2 reservation lamp 802b is lit in the display color “green”. The special figure 2 reservation lamp 802c is lit in the display color “red” (high-speed flashing lighting period). In this example, since the blinking cycle starts from the start (lighting period) at the start of the change, all the hold displays are displayed immediately after the start of the change (see timing (c) in FIG. 26).

  At the timing shown in FIG. 25 (d), the special drawing 2 reservation lamp 802a for the production is lit with the display color “blue”, and the special illustration 2 reservation lamp 802b for the production is lit with the display color “green” (slow blinking). Lighting special period diagram 2 hold lamp 802c is extinguished (high-speed blinking extinguishing period) (see timing (d) in FIG. 26). At this timing, the special figure 2 holding lamps 802a and 802b for production, which is one less than the number of holdings in the actual special figure 2, are lit.

  25 (e) and 25 (f) show a state during the stop period in which the special figure 2 variable game is ended. As shown in FIGS. 25 (e) and 25 (f), the special figure d (displacement) is stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display device 214. In the symbol display areas 208 a to 208 c of the decorative symbol display device 208, the symbol combination “decoration 1 -decoration 4 -decoration 8” for notifying the deviation is stopped and displayed. The stop period in this example is 550 ms.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 25 (e), the special figure 2 reservation lamp 802a is turned on with a display color "blue", and the special display figure 2 hold lamp 802b is turned on with a display color "green" (slow blinking). Lighting special period diagram 2 hold lamp 802c is extinguished (high-speed blinking extinguishing period) (see timing (e) in FIG. 26). At this timing, the special figure 2 holding lamps 802a and 802b for production, which is one less than the number of holdings in the actual special figure 2, are lit.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 25 (f), the special figure 2 reservation lamp 802a is turned on with the display color "blue", and the special figure 2 hold lamp 802b is turned off (the period of slow blinking is off). The special figure 2 holding lamp 802c for production is lit in the display color “red” (high-speed blinking lighting period) (see timing (f) in FIG. 26). At this timing, the special figure 2 holding lamps 802a and 802c for production, which is one less than the actual number of holdings in FIG. Comparing the timing shown in FIG. 25 (e) with the timing shown in FIG. 25 (f), in the special figure 2 reservation lamp group 802 for production, the number of reservations in the special figure 2 is one less than the actual number. Such a display is performed, but the display modes are different.

  FIG. 25 (g) shows a state during the fluctuation period of the next special figure 2 variable game. As shown in FIG. 25 (g), the special figure 2 display device 214 starts the fluctuation display of the special figure 2. In the special figure 2 holding lamp 220, it is notified that the number of holdings in the special figure 2 has decreased from 3 to 2.

  In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208, the decorative symbol variation display is started. In the special figure 2 holding number display area 852, it is displayed that the holding number of the special figure 2 is “2”. In the special figure 2 hold lamp group 802, the special figure 2 hold lamps 802a and 802b are turned on in the same display manner as the special figure 2 hold lamps 802b and 802c in the previous fluctuation period in accordance with the hold. It flashes and the special drawing 2 holding lamp 802c for production is extinguished. That is, the display mode of the effect special figure 2 hold lamp 802a is “green slow flashing”, and the display mode of the effect special figure 2 hold lamp 802b is “red high speed flashing”. As a result, it is informed that one hold in FIG. 2 has been consumed and the hold rank 2 and the third hold are moved up to the first and second.

  At the timing shown in FIG. 25 (g) immediately after the start of the change, the special figure 2 reservation lamp 802a is lit in the display color “green” (low blinking lighting period), and the special figure 2 reservation lamp 802b is Lights up in the display color “red” (high-speed blinking lighting period). In this example, since the blinking cycle starts from the start (lighting period) at the start of change, all the hold displays are displayed immediately after the start of change (see timing (g) in FIG. 26).

  In this example, the blinking cycle of the hold display is reset at the timing of starting the change, and a new blinking cycle is started from the start (lighting period). That is, when the timing for starting the change occurs during the turn-off period, the remaining turn-off period is canceled. Thus, the length of one fluctuation stop period (the fluctuation period (in this example, it varies depending on the selected fluctuation timer) + the stop period (in this example, fixed at 550 ms)) is the blinking cycle of the hold display (for example, slow blinking) In the case of shorter than 800 ms, the time during which the hold display is turned off can be shortened, and the time during which the hold display is turned on can be lengthened.

  For example, the length of one fluctuation stop period (fluctuation period (180 ms) + stop period (550 ms)) shown in FIGS. 25C to 25F is shorter than the slow flashing cycle (800 ms). For this reason, the special figure 2 holding lamp blinking in the display mode “green slow blinking” is turned on after the remaining extinction period is canceled at the timing of the next fluctuation start (the special figure for production shown in FIG. 25 (g)). 2 hold lamp 802a, timing (g) in FIG. If a large number of holds are stored, the fluctuation time tends to be shortened, so that the turn-off period of the hold display may be shortened. That is, in some cases, the length of the lighting period or the extinguishing period can be changed according to the game operation of the player.

  Moreover, in this example, even if it is a blinking hold display, a lighting period is started at the timing of a change start (timing (c), (g) of FIG. 26). Therefore, the timing of the start of fluctuation is a photo opportunity that allows the hold display to be easily captured. A player who wants to take a picture of the performance may launch a game ball in order to obtain this shutter chance, and may be expected to promote the operation of the gaming machine.

(Example 6)
FIG. 27 shows an example of effect display in Example 6 of the present embodiment in time series. In this example, in the hold icon display area 900 of the decorative symbol display device 208, only the hold icon of the special figure 2 is displayed during the time reduction, and the hold icon of the special figure 1 is not displayed. Moreover, the hold icon in the special figure 1 has a circular shape, and the hold icon in the special figure 2 has a square shape.

  FIG. 27A shows a state during the variation period of the final variation during the time reduction (for example, the special figure 2 variable game for the 100th time since the shift to the time reduction state). As shown in FIG. 27 (a), the special figure 2 display device 214 executes the fluctuation display of the special figure 2. The special figure 1 hold lamp 218 is informed that the number of hold in the special figure 1 is 2, and the special figure 2 hold lamp 220 is informed that the hold number in the special figure 2 is 4.

  In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the ornamental symbol display device 208, the variation display of ornamental symbols is executed. The special figure 1 hold number display area 851 is notified that the hold number of the special figure 1 is “2”, and the special figure 2 hold number display area 852 indicates the hold number of the special figure 2. “4” is reported. In the first to fourth areas of the hold icon display area 900, the same number (four) of hold icons 921 to 924 as the number of holds in FIG. The display modes of the hold icons 921 to 924 are all “blue lighted”. Since the time is short, the hold icon in FIG. 1 is not displayed.

  FIG. 27 (b) shows a state during the stop period in which the special figure 2 variable game is ended. As shown in FIG. 27 (b), the special figure d (displacement) is stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display device. In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208, the symbol combination “decoration 9-decoration 10-decoration 5” for notifying the discontinuity is stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 27 (c) shows a state in which the next special figure 2 variable game is started. This special figure 2 variable game is the first special figure variable game after the transition from the short-time state to the normal state (the special figure low probability normal figure low probability state). As shown in FIG. 27 (c), in the special figure 2 display device 214, the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 is started. In the special figure 2 holding lamp 220, it is notified that the number of holdings in the special figure 2 has decreased from 4 to 3.

  In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208, the decorative symbol variation display is started. In the special figure 2 holding number display area 852, it is displayed that the holding number of the special figure 2 is “3”. In the hold icon display area 900, the hold icon 921 of the special figure 2 displayed in the first area is deleted, and the hold icons 922 to 924 of the special figure 2 displayed in the second to fourth areas are respectively displayed. Move to the first to third regions.

  In addition, in the hold icon display area 900, the display of the two hold icons 901 and 902 of the special figure 1 equal to the number of holds in the special figure 1 is started based on the end of the time saving. It is assumed that both the hold icons 901 and 902 are displayed in “blue”. At least a part of each of the hold icons 901 and 902 of FIG. 1 is displayed in the first and second areas of the hold icon display area 900 so as to overlap with at least a part of each of the hold icons 922 and 923 of FIG. Is done. In this example, the hold icon in FIG. 1 is displayed with priority over the hold icon in FIG. 2, so the hold icons 901 and 902 in FIG. 1 are in front of the hold icons 922 and 923 in FIG. Placed on the layer.

  In the first area of the hold icon display area 900, a part of the hold icon 901 of FIG. 1 and a part of the hold icon 922 of FIG. Thereby, a part of the hold icon 922 of the special figure 2 is hidden by a part of the hold icon 901 of the special figure 1. In this state, all of the hold icon 901 of FIG. 1 and the other part of the hold icon 922 of FIG. 2 (the portion not hidden by the hold icon 901) can be visually recognized, and one of the hold icons 922 of FIG. The portion becomes difficult to visually recognize (for example, cannot be visually recognized). In this example, even if a part of the hold icon 901 in the special figure 1 and a part of the hold icon 922 in the special figure 2 overlap, the other part of the hold icon 922 in the special figure 2 can be visually recognized. The person can recognize the presence of the hold icon 922 and the display mode of the hold icon 922. In order to facilitate the visual recognition of the hold icon of the special figure 2 even when it is overlapped with the hold icon of the special figure 1, the display size of the hold icon of the special figure 2 may be larger than the display size of the special figure 1.

  Similarly, in the second area of the hold icon display area 900, a part of the hold icon 902 of FIG. 1 and a part of the hold icon 923 of FIG. Thereby, a part of the hold icon 923 of the special figure 2 is hidden by a part of the hold icon 902 of the special figure 1. In this state, all of the hold icon 902 of FIG. 1 and the other part of the hold icon 923 of FIG. 2 (parts not hidden by the hold icon 902) can be visually recognized, and one of the hold icons 923 of FIG. The portion becomes difficult to visually recognize (for example, cannot be visually recognized). In this example, even if a part of the hold icon 902 in the special figure 1 and a part of the hold icon 923 in the special figure 2 overlap, the other part of the hold icon 923 in the special figure 2 can be visually recognized. The person can recognize the presence of the hold icon 923 and the display mode of the hold icon 923.

  27 (d) and 27 (e) show a state in which the number of suspensions of special figure 1 is increased by one during the fluctuation period of the special figure 2 variable game. The increased hold is subject to a pre-reading notice, and the display mode of the hold icon corresponding to the hold is a display mode in which a circular icon image imitating a family crest flashes at high speed “for example, a crest fast flash” (for example, a big hit reliability of 100%) It is assumed that In addition, the hold icon of the special figure 1 of the display mode “family crest fast flashing” is compared with the hold icon of the special figure 1 of another display mode (for example, a display mode having a lower hit reliability than the “family crest fast flashing”). It is assumed that the shape is a similar circular shape but the display size is large.

  As shown in FIG. 27 (d), a new hold icon 903 (display mode “family crest fast flashing”) of FIG. 1 is displayed in the third area of the hold icon display area 900. At the timing shown in FIG. 27 (d) immediately after the start of fluctuation, the hold icon 903 is in a lighting state. In this example, since the blinking cycle starts from the start (lighting period) at the start of the change, all the hold icons are displayed immediately after the start of the change. In this example, a part of the hold icon 903 of FIG. 1 and the substantially all of the hold icon 924 of FIG. As a result, almost all of the hold icon 924 in FIG. 2 is hidden by the hold icon 903 in FIG. Therefore, at this timing, it becomes difficult to recognize the presence of the hold icon 924 in FIG. 2 and the display mode of the hold icon 924, and when the prefetch notice is executed on the hold icon 924, the notice content is recognized. It becomes difficult to do.

  FIG. 27E shows the timing when the blinking cycle of the hold icon 903 becomes the extinguishing period. At the timing shown in FIG. 27 (e), the hold icon 903 displayed in the third area of the hold icon display area 900 is in an unlit (non-display) state. As a result, the entire hold icon 924 of the special figure 2 displayed in the same area becomes visible. Therefore, at this timing, the presence of the hold icon 924 in FIG. 2 and the display mode of the hold icon 924 can be recognized. As described above, in this example, the visual recognition state of the hold icon in FIG. 2 may change significantly depending on the blinking cycle of the hold icon in FIG.

  FIG. 27A shows a modification of the state shown in FIG. In this example, the display mode of the hold icon corresponding to the increased hold in FIG. 1 is determined to be “lit red”. In addition, an initial display mode (display mode until a predetermined display change condition is satisfied) is set for the hold icon by a predetermined lottery, in addition to the display mode. The initial display mode of this example is a display mode “chance button” (a display mode that suggests pressing of the chance button 136) in which a character “PUSH!” Is written on a circular icon image imitating a chance button. Further, it is assumed that the display change condition changed from the initial display mode to the original display mode includes at least the detection of pressing of the chance button 136. The hold icon in the special display 1 of the initial display mode “chance button” is substantially similar in shape but larger in display size than the hold icon in the special display 1 of other display modes (for example, the default display mode). Shall.

  As shown in FIG. 27A, in the third area of the hold icon display area 900, a new hold icon 903 (initial display mode “chance button”) of FIG. 1 is displayed. In this state, a part of the hold icon 903 of FIG. 1 and the substantially all of the hold icon 924 of FIG. As a result, almost all of the hold icon 924 in FIG. 2 is hidden by the hold icon 903 in FIG. Therefore, at this time, it becomes difficult to recognize the presence of the hold icon 924 and the display mode of the hold icon 924 in FIG. 2, and when the prefetch notice is executed with the hold icon 924, the notice content is recognized. It becomes difficult to do.

  FIG. 27B shows a state after the chance button 136 is pressed by the player and the display change condition is satisfied. As shown in FIG. 27B, when the display change condition is satisfied, the display mode of the hold icon 903 in FIG. 1 is changed from the initial display mode “chance button” to the original display mode “lit red”. ing. Since the display size of the hold icon 903 is reduced by changing the display mode, the visible portion of the hold icon 924 in FIG. 2 is increasing. Thereby, the player can recognize the presence of the hold icon 924 and the display mode of the hold icon 924.

  Thus, in this example, the visibility of the hold display may change depending on the game state, and the hold display may be difficult to view in a specific game state. Also, in this example, the hold display may be difficult to visually recognize due to execution of a specific effect, and the visibility of the hold display changes (for example, the visibility of the hold display is improved) by the player's operation. There is.

(Example 7)
FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the flow of the effect control process (step S409 of the first sub-control unit main process) in Example 7 of the present embodiment. In this example, when the visibility change condition is satisfied, the visual display of the hold display corresponding to the hold other than the final hold (the hold with the lowest hold order, the hold with the longest time until the start of change) is performed. To change gender.

  First, in step S1301, it is determined whether or not the number of holdings (for example, the holding number of the special figure 1 variable game) is 2 or more. If it is determined that the number of holds is 2 or more, the process proceeds to step S1303. If it is determined that the number of holds is 1 or less, the process proceeds to step S1309. Here, in step S1301, it may be determined whether each of a plurality of special figures (in this example, special figures 1 and 2) has a holding number of 2 or more, or a plurality of special figures are held. It may be determined whether the sum of the numbers is 2 or more. When judging based on the sum of the number of holdings of a plurality of special drawings, for example, even if the sum of the number of holdings is 2 or more, the special display with the holding number of 1 is not subjected to the visibility change processing of the holding display. Exception handling may be performed. This is because if the number of holds for a special figure is one and the visibility change processing for the special figure is displayed, it may be mistaken as if there is no special figure on hold. It is.

  In step S1303, it is determined whether a visibility change condition is satisfied. As the visibility change condition, for example, the final hold is a prefetch notice target. If it is determined that the visibility change condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1305. If it is determined that the visibility change condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1309.

  In step S1305, the visibility changing flag provided in the RAM 408 is set to ON.

  In step S1307 following step S1305, a hold except for the final hold is set as the target hold, and a process for changing the visibility of the hold display corresponding to the target hold is performed. For example, as a method of changing the visibility of the hold display, the hold display can be hidden, the transparency of the hold display can be increased, the display size of the hold display can be reduced, For example, the brightness is lowered. In this example, the visibility of the hold display corresponding to all target holds is changed, but the visibility of the hold display corresponding to at least one of the target holds may be changed. However, if the visibility of the hold display corresponding to the final hold is changed, the number of holds may be misidentified. Therefore, in this example, the visibility is not changed for the hold display corresponding to the final hold. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1309.

  Steps S1309 to S1317 are the same as steps S509 to S517 of the effect control process shown in FIG.

  FIG. 29 shows an example of effect display in the present embodiment in time series. FIG. 29 (a) shows a state during a variable period of a certain special figure 1 variable game. As shown in FIG. 29 (a), the special figure 1 display device 212 executes the fluctuation display shown in FIG. The special figure 1 hold lamp 218 is informed that the number of hold in the special figure 1 is 3, and the special figure 2 hold lamp 220 is informed that the hold number in the special figure 2 is 0.

  In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the ornamental symbol display device 208, the variation display of ornamental symbols is executed. The special figure 1 hold number display area 851 displays that the hold number of the special figure 1 is “3”, and the special figure 2 hold number display area 852 shows the hold number of the special figure 2. “0” is displayed. In the first to third areas of the hold icon display area 900, hold icons 901 to 903 are displayed as the hold display of FIG. Each of the hold icons 901 to 903 corresponds to a hold that is not subject to a pre-reading notice, and the display mode of the hold icon 901 is the default “lights blue”.

  FIG. 29 (b) shows a state in which the number of suspensions of special figure 1 is increased by one during the fluctuation period of the special figure 1 variable game. It is assumed that the increased hold is a pre-reading notice target, and the display mode of the hold icon corresponding to the hold is determined to be “green light”. As shown in FIG. 29B, the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 reports that the number of holdings in the special figure 1 has increased from 3 to 4.

  In the special figure 1 holding number display area 851 of the decorative symbol display device 208, it is displayed that the holding number of the special figure 1 is “4”. In the fourth area of the hold icon display area 900, a new hold icon 904 (display mode “green light”) is displayed. By displaying a hold icon 904 that is a display mode other than the default, a prefetch notice is started. At this point, the final hold is subject to a prefetch notice. In this example, it is assumed that a predetermined visibility change condition is satisfied after the hold icon 904 is displayed. When the visibility change condition is satisfied, the visibility of the hold icon corresponding to the hold other than the final hold is changed (step S1307 in FIG. 28).

  FIG. 29C shows a state in which the visibility of the hold icon corresponding to a hold other than the final hold has been changed. As shown in FIG. 29 (c), in the hold icon display area 900, the hold icons 901 to 903 displayed in the first to third areas are hidden, and only the hold icon 904 in the fourth area is displayed. ing. As a result, in the state shown in FIG. 29C, the number of hold icons (one in this example) smaller than the actual number of hold in FIG. 1 (four in this example) is displayed in the hold icon display area 900. Has been. However, in this example, since the hold icon corresponding to the last hold (in this example, the fourth hold) is displayed as it is in the area to be displayed (the fourth area in this example), misrecognition of the number of holds is prevented. There are cases where it is possible. Further, in this example, since the hold icons other than the pre-reading notice target are not displayed, the pre-reading notice target hold icon may be conspicuous.

(Example 8)
FIG. 30 shows an example of effect display in Example 8 of the present embodiment in time series. FIG. 30A shows a state during a variation period of a certain special figure 1 variable game. As shown in FIG. 30 (a), the special figure 1 display device 212 executes the fluctuation display shown in FIG. The special figure 1 hold lamp 218 is informed that the hold number of the special figure 1 is 1, and the special figure 2 hold lamp 220 is informed that the hold number in the special figure 2 is 0.

  In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the ornamental symbol display device 208, the variation display of ornamental symbols is executed. The special figure 1 hold number display area 851 displays that the hold number of the special figure 1 is “1”, and the special figure 2 hold number display area 852 displays the hold number of the special figure 2. “0” is displayed. In the first area of the hold icon display area 900, a hold icon 901 is displayed as a hold display in FIG. The display mode of the hold icon 901 is the default “lights blue”.

  30 (b) to (d) show a state in which the suspension of the special figure 1 is increased by one during the fluctuation period of the special figure 1 variable game. It is assumed that the increased hold is a pre-reading notice target, and the display mode of the hold icon corresponding to the hold is determined as “green slow flashing”. As shown in FIG. 30B, the special figure 1 holding lamp 218 reports that the number of holdings in the special figure 1 has increased from 1 to 2.

  In the special figure 1 holding number display area 851 of the decorative symbol display device 208, it is displayed that the holding number of the special figure 1 is “2”. In the second area of the hold icon display area 900, an increase animation of a new hold icon 902 (display mode “green slow flashing”) is started. The increase animation in this example is executed in such a manner that the hold icon 902 gradually rises from the lower side outside the display area to the second area of the hold icon display area 900 (see FIGS. 30B to 30D). In this example, since the blinking of the hold icon is restricted during the execution of the increase animation, the hold icon 902 remains lit until the end animation starts and ends. Note that the blinking of the hold icon may be restricted only during the execution of the animation with the hold icon, or during the execution of the animation with any hold icon including the hold icon.

  FIG. 30E shows a state after the increase animation of the hold icon 902 is completed. As shown in FIG. 30 (e), in the second area of the hold icon display area 900, the hold icon 902 starts blinking (low-speed blinking in this example) based on the end of the increase animation. At the timing shown in FIG. 30 (e), the hold icon 902 is in the blinking extinction period.

  FIG. 30 (f) shows a state during the stop period in which the special figure 1 variable game is ended. As shown in FIG. 30 (f), the special figure G (displacement) is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 212, and the symbol combination “decoration 6-decoration 8” is displayed in the symbol display areas 208 a to 208 c. -Decoration 4 "is stopped and displayed.

  FIGS. 30G and 30H show a state in which the next special figure 1 variable game is started. As shown in FIG. 30 (g), in the special figure 1 display device 212, the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 is started. In the special figure 1 holding lamp 218, it is informed that the number of holdings in the special figure 1 has decreased from 2 to 1.

  In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208, the decorative symbol variation display is started. In the special figure 1 holding number display area 851, it is displayed that the holding number of the special figure 1 is “1”. In the hold icon display area 900, the deletion animation in which the hold icon 901 displayed in the first area is deleted and the movement animation in which the hold icon 902 displayed in the second area moves to the first area are almost simultaneously. It is running. The erase animation in this example is executed in such a manner that the hold icon 901 gradually moves to the left and disappears outside the display area. Further, the movement animation of this example is executed in such a manner that the hold icon 902 gradually moves from the second area of the hold icon display area 900 to the first area. In this example, since the blinking of the hold icon is restricted during the execution of the movement animation, the hold icon 902 remains lit until, for example, the movement animation starts and ends.

  FIG. 30 (i) shows a state in which the erasure animation and the movement animation are finished, and the special figure 1 variable game is finished. As shown in FIG. 30 (i), the special figure G (displacement) is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 212, and the symbol combination “decoration 3—decoration” is displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. 6-decoration 9 "is stopped and displayed.

  In the first area of the hold icon display area 900, blinking of the hold icon 902 (low-speed blinking in this example) is started based on the end of the moving animation. At the timing shown in FIG. 30 (i), the hold icon 902 is in the blinking extinction period. At this timing, since only one hold icon 902 is turned off, there is no hold icon that is lit in the hold icon display area 900. As described above, in this example, there may be a display in which there is no hold even though there is a hold.

  FIGS. 30J and 30K show a state in which the next special figure 1 variable game is started. As shown in FIGS. 30J and 30K, in the special figure 1 display device 212, the variable display of the special figure 1 is started. The special figure 1 hold lamp 218 reports that the number of hold in the special figure 1 has decreased from 1 to 0.

  In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208, the decorative symbol variation display is started. In the special figure 1 holding number display area 851, it is displayed that the holding number of the special figure 1 is “0”. In the hold icon display area 900, an erasing animation for deleting the hold icon 902 displayed in the first area is executed. The erase animation in this example is executed in such a manner that the hold icon 902 gradually moves leftward and disappears outside the display area. In this example, since the blinking of the hold icon is restricted during execution of the erase animation, the hold icon 902 remains lit, for example, from the start of the erase animation to the end (until it disappears outside the display area). It has become.

  In this example, during the execution of an animation (for example, an increase animation of a hold icon, a moving animation, an erase animation, etc.) indicating increase / decrease of the hold number, blinking is restricted regardless of the display mode of the hold icon. Thereby, the increase / decrease in the number of holds may be clearly notified without being disturbed by the blinking of the hold icon. In this example, the blinking of the hold icon in all display modes is restricted, but the blinking is restricted only when the hold icon is in a specific display manner (for example, only fast blinking, only slow blinking, etc.). It may be. Further, the blinking of the hold icon may be restricted during the execution of an animation other than the animation indicating the increase / decrease of the number of holds.

Example 9
FIG. 31 is a timing chart showing the turn-on / off timing of the hold display in Example 9 of the present embodiment. The timing chart in the upper part of FIG. 31 shows a waveform of a predetermined reference blinking cycle that is always managed by the first sub-control unit 400. In the reference flashing cycle of this example, the lighting timing and the lighting timing (lighting period and lighting period) are alternately repeated at a constant period. In this example, when blinking the hold display, the lighting timing and extinguishing timing of the hold display (in this example, the second and subsequent lighting timings and all extinguishing timings) are synchronized with the reference blinking cycle. . As a result, when there are a plurality of blinking hold displays, most of the turn-on timings and turn-off timings (light-on periods and light-off periods) of the respective hold displays coincide. The first lighting timing of the hold display is the timing when the blink display of the hold display is started. The length of the first lighting period of the hold display is roughly divided depending on whether the start of blinking of the hold display is during the lighting period or the extinguishing period of the reference blinking cycle as exemplified below.

  The timing chart in the middle part of FIG. 31 shows the turn-on / off timing of the hold display 1 in which the blinking display is started at the time T2 during the lighting period (between times T1 and T3) having the reference blinking cycle. When hold is increased by one at time T2 after time T1, and the display mode of hold display 1 corresponding to the hold is determined to blink in a predetermined color, blink display of hold display 1 starts from time T2. Is done. Since the blinking display starts from the lighting period, the hold display 1 is turned on from time T2 (first lighting timing). That is, the first lighting period of the hold display 1 is started at time T2 after the lighting timing (time T1) of the reference blinking cycle and before the extinguishing timing (time T3) of the reference blinking cycle. The first turn-off timing that is the end of the first lighting period is the turn-off timing (time T3) of the reference blinking cycle. As described above, in this example, when the blinking of the hold display is started during the lighting period of the reference blinking cycle, the first lighting period (time T2 to T3) is more than the lighting period of the reference blinking period (time T1 to T3). May be shorter.

  The lower timing chart of FIG. 31 shows the turn-on / off timing of the hold display 2 where the blinking display is started at time T5 during the turn-off period (between times T4 and T6) with the reference blinking cycle. When hold is increased by one at time T5 before time T6 and the display mode of hold display 2 corresponding to the hold is determined to blink in a predetermined color, blink display of hold display 2 starts from time T5. Is done. Since the blinking display starts from the lighting period, the hold display 2 is turned on from time T5 (first lighting timing). That is, the first lighting period of the hold display 2 is started at time T5 after the turn-off timing (time T4) of the reference blinking cycle and before the turn-on timing (time T6) of the reference blinking cycle. The first turn-off timing that is the end of the first lighting period is the turn-off timing (time T7) of the reference blinking cycle. As described above, in this example, when the blinking of the hold display is started during the extinguishing period of the reference blinking cycle, the first lighting period (time T5 to T7) is longer than the lighting period of the reference blinking period (time T6 to T7). May be longer.

  In this example, even if the lighting period and the flashing period are determined in advance by the reference flashing period, the flashing display always starts from the lighting period. Thereby, it may be possible to prevent the misunderstanding that the player “has won a prize but does not increase the hold”.

  In this example, the reference blinking period is determined in advance, but the blinking display is first performed after a predetermined trigger (for example, power-on, return from the demo screen, change of the game state, change of the production mode, etc.). The blinking cycle of the displayed hold display may be used as the reference blinking cycle.

(Example 10)
FIG. 32 shows an example of effect display in Example 10 of the present embodiment in time series. In this example, a hold icon display area 920 for special figure 2 is provided separately from the hold icon display area 900 for special figure 1. The hold icon display area 920 for the special figure 2 is arranged at the right end of the effect display area 208d and below the special figure 2 hold number display area 852. FIG. 32A shows a state during a variation period of a certain special figure 1 variable game. As shown in FIG. 32 (a), the special figure 1 display device 212 executes the fluctuation display shown in FIG. The special figure 1 hold lamp 218 is informed that the hold number of the special figure 1 is 1, and the special figure 2 hold lamp 220 is informed that the hold number in the special figure 2 is 0.

  In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the ornamental symbol display device 208, the variation display of ornamental symbols is executed. The special figure 1 hold number display area 851 displays that the hold number of the special figure 1 is “1”, and the special figure 2 hold number display area 852 displays the hold number of the special figure 2. “0” is displayed. In the first area of the hold icon display area 900 for special figure 1, a hold icon 901 is displayed as a hold display. The hold icon 901 corresponds to a hold that is not subject to the pre-reading notice, and the display mode of the hold icon 901 is “blue light” by default. No hold icon is displayed in the hold icon display area 920 for the special figure 2.

  FIG. 32 (b) shows a state in which the holding of the special figure 1 is increased by one during the fluctuation period of the special figure 1 variable game. It is assumed that the increased hold is a pre-reading notice target, and the display mode of the hold icon corresponding to the hold is determined to be “green light”. As shown in FIG. 32 (b), the special figure 1 hold lamp 218 informs that the number of hold in the special figure 1 has increased from 1 to 2.

  In the special figure 1 holding number display area 851 of the decorative symbol display device 208, it is displayed that the holding number of the special figure 1 is “2”. In the second area of the hold icon display area 900 for the special figure 1, a new hold icon 902 (display mode “green lighting”) is displayed. By displaying a hold icon 902 that is a display mode other than the default, a prefetch notice is started. In this example, during the period when the hold icon for the prefetch notice is displayed, the hold icon other than the prefetch notice object (in this example, the hold increased before the prefetch notice object and increased after the prefetch notice object) A process for reducing the visibility (for example, hiding) is performed. By this process, the hold icon 901 displayed in the first area of the hold icon display area 900 is hidden. At this time, only the number of hold icons 902 (one in this example) than the actual number of hold in FIG. 1 (two in this example) is displayed in the hold icon display area 900.

  FIG. 32 (c) shows a state during the stop period in which the special figure 1 variable game is ended. As shown in FIG. 32 (c), the special figure G (displacement) is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 212. In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208, the symbol combination “decoration 7-decoration 8-decoration 3” for notifying the discontinuity is stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 32 (d) shows a state during the fluctuation period of the next special figure 1 variable game. As shown in FIG. 32 (d), in the special figure 1 display device 212, the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 is started. In the special figure 1 holding lamp 218, it is informed that the number of holdings in the special figure 1 has decreased from 2 to 1.

  In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208, the decorative symbol variation display is started. In the special figure 1 holding number display area 851, it is displayed that the holding number of the special figure 1 is “1”. In the hold icon display area 900 for the special figure 1, the hold icon 901 in the first area is supposed to be erased with a predetermined animation, for example. In this example, the hold icon 901 is already hidden. Therefore, a special process for deleting the hold icon is not executed. However, the display of the hold icon 901 may be erased after being restored once. The hold icon 902 displayed in the second area of the hold icon display area 900 moves to the first area with a predetermined animation, for example.

  FIG. 32 (e) shows a state in which two special figure 1 hold and one special figure 2 hold increase and the special figure 1 variable game is completed. As shown in FIG. 32 (e), the special figure G (displacement) is stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 212. In special figure 1 hold lamp 218, it is informed that the number of hold in special figure 1 has increased from 1 to 3, and in special figure 2 hold lamp 220, the number of hold in special figure 2 has increased from 0 to 1. Is informed.

  In the symbol display areas 208 a to 208 c of the decorative symbol display device 208, the symbol combination “decoration 9-decoration 1-decoration 10” for notifying the deviation is stopped and displayed. In the hold icon display area 900 for the special figure 1, the hold icon 901 subject to the pre-reading notice is being displayed, and thus the hold icons corresponding to the two holdes of the special figure 1 that have been increased are not displayed. In the hold icon display area 920 for the special figure 2, a new hold icon 921 (display mode “lit blue”) is displayed. In this way, when there are a plurality of special drawings, even if the hold icon of the prefetching notice target of a certain special figure (in this example, special figure 1) is being displayed, another special figure (in this example, special figure 2). ) Hold icon may be displayed. In the special figure 1 hold number display area 851, it is displayed that the hold number of the special figure 1 is “3”, and in the special figure 2 hold number display area 852, the hold number of the special figure 2 is “1”. "Is displayed.

  FIG. 32 (f) shows a state during the fluctuation period of the next special figure 2 variable game. As shown in FIG. 32 (f), in the special figure 2 display device 214, the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 is started. In the special figure 2 holding lamp 220, it is notified that the number of holdings in the special figure 2 has decreased from 1 to 0.

  In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208, the decorative symbol variation display is started. In the special figure 2 holding number display area 852, it is displayed that the holding number of the special figure 2 is “0”. In the hold icon display area 920 for the special figure 2, the hold icon 921 is deleted with a predetermined animation, for example.

  FIG. 32 (g) shows a state during the stop period in which the special figure 2 variable game is ended. As shown in FIG. 32 (g), the special figure d (displacement) is stopped and displayed on the special figure 2 display device 214, and the symbol combination "decoration 10-decoration" is displayed in the symbol display areas 208a to 208c. “8-decoration 4” is stopped.

  FIG. 32 (h) shows a state in which the next special figure 1 variable game (the special figure variable game related to the pre-reading notice target hold) is started. As shown in FIG. 32 (h), in the special figure 1 display device 212, the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 is started. The special figure 1 hold lamp 218 informs that the number of hold in the special figure 1 has decreased from 3 to 2.

  In the symbol display areas 208a to 208c of the decorative symbol display device 208, the decorative symbol variation display is started. In the special figure 1 holding number display area 851, it is displayed that the holding number of the special figure 1 is “2”. In the hold icon display area 900, the hold icon 902 displayed in the first area is deleted with a predetermined animation, for example. At this time, although the actual number of holds in FIG. 1 is 2, no hold icon is displayed in the hold icon display area 900 for special figure 1.

  FIG. 32 (i) shows a state in which the special figure 1 variable game is finished. As shown in FIG. 32 (i), the special figure G (displacement) is stopped on the special figure 1 display device 212, and the symbol combination “decoration 2—decoration 4” is displayed in the symbol display areas 208 a to 208 c. “Decoration 1” is stopped. In the first and second areas of the hold icon display area 900 for the special figure 1, the display of the hold icons 903 and 904 that are not displayed (both are displayed in blue) is started. In this way, after the special figure variable game related to the pre-reading notice hold is completed (after the symbol is stopped), the display of the non-displayed hold icon may be started. At this time, the same number of hold icons 903 and 904 as the actual number of holds in FIG. 1 (two in this example) are displayed in the hold icon display area 900 for special figure 1.

  FIG. 32 (i ′) shows a modification of the state shown in FIG. 32 (i). In this example, one of the two holds that are not displayed in the hold icon display area 900 for the special figure 1 (for example, the subsequent hold) is a prefetch notice target, and the hold icon corresponding to the hold is displayed. It is assumed that the display mode is determined as “red lighting”. As shown in FIG. 32 (i ′), in the second area of the hold icon display area 900 for the special figure 1, the display of the hold icon 904 (display mode “lit red”) that has been hidden is started. However, the hold icon is not displayed in the first area. In this way, even after the special figure change game related to the pre-reading notice hold is over, if there is a pre-reading notice hold in the remaining hold, it can be held other than the pre-reading notice hold. You may maintain the non-display of the hold icon to do.

  In this example, there is a case where the hold icon corresponding to the hold of the pre-reading notice target can be made conspicuous by reducing the visibility of the hold icon corresponding to the hold other than the pre-reading notice target (for example, non-display). In some cases, it is possible to prevent overlook of the prefetching notice executed by the hold icon.

  As described above, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes the symbol display means (for example, the special figure 1 display device 212, the special figure 2 display device 214, etc.) capable of executing at least the symbol variation display, and the symbol display means. At least a hold display (for example, a hold icon, a display on the special drawing 1 holding lamps 801a to 801d, a display on the special drawing 2 holding lamps 802a to 802d, etc.) can be displayed. Control that can execute at least control of the hold display means (for example, hold icon display area 900, effect special figure 1 hold lamps 801a to 801d, effect special figure 2 hold lamps 802a to 802d, etc.) Means (for example, the first sub-control unit 400 and the second sub-control unit 500), and the hold display means is a number (for example, special figure 1) that the operation is held. The number of the hold displays corresponding to the number of the hold of the moving game, the number of the hold of the special figure 2 variable game, etc.) can be displayed at least, and the hold display means can display the plurality of the hold displays at least And at least one of the plurality of hold displays is a first hold display, and at least one of the plurality of hold displays is a second hold display (for example, a first hold display). The control means is capable of at least executing the first control when the first condition is satisfied, and the first control Control for hiding at least a part of one hold display (for example, control for hiding at least a part (for example, the whole) of the hold display, other images etc. in front of at least a part of the hold display (other hold display) (Including)), display control, hold table At least a part of the moving object or the like), and the first control is a control that does not hide at least a part of the second hold display (for example, the second control). Control that does not hide the hold display at all), and the first condition is a condition including at least a case where the operation is held when the number of operations held is 2 or more. And

  According to this configuration, there may be cases where the hold display can be performed in various ways, which may improve the interest of the game table.

  In addition, according to this configuration, there are cases where it is possible to suppress the stop and promote the operation by recognizing the number of reservations to be smaller than the actual number.

  In addition, according to this configuration, there is a case where it is possible to give a good feeling because the player thinks that the reserved number is smaller than the actual number, and the change that the player thought is not performed is performed. However, since at least one hold is displayed, it may be possible to prevent the player from leaving before the change ends. (If a non-hot change is in progress and there is no hold, an impatient player may stand up before the change stops.)

  Further, according to this configuration, there is a case where attention can be paid to the current fluctuation. (In a gaming machine in which pre-reading notice is performed by changing the display mode of the hold display, there is a problem that the player pays attention only to the hold display, and the fluctuation cannot be noticed.)

  In recent years, mobile phones with camera functions have become widespread, and there are corners and the like for posting pictures with a low appearance frequency in magazines and the Internet. If a player who is playing a game in order to see an effect with a low appearance frequency is satisfied with seeing a photograph, the operation of the game table may be reduced. For this reason, in this embodiment, it is difficult to take a photo by reducing the visibility of an effect with a low appearance frequency (for example, a pre-reading notice by holding display). As a result, the difficulty of taking pictures has increased, and it has made it difficult for people to take pictures to play games while promoting the operation of the game stand. The operation promotion effect of the stand may be maintained.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the first control includes at least control that does not display at least a part of the first hold display, and the first control includes the second control. It includes at least control for displaying at least a part of the hold display.

  According to this configuration, there is a case where the same effect can be achieved for all the players by making the hold invisible uniformly regardless of the viewpoint position and posture of the player.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the first hold display corresponds to the hold that takes the longest time for the symbol display means to operate (for example, the hold with the lowest hold order, the last hold). The first condition is a condition including at least a case where the operation is performed after the operation of the symbol display unit corresponding to the first hold display is held, and the first condition is After the operation of the symbol display means corresponding to the first hold display is held, it is a condition including at least a case where it is established before the operation of the symbol display means is newly held. To do.

  According to this configuration, a display with a different number of holds may have the same appearance, and the number of holds may be misidentified. At least until the new hold is displayed after reducing the visibility of the hold display, even if the visibility of the hold display is reduced, the player will not feel discomfort. In some cases, the player can be noticed.

  Moreover, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the first hold display corresponds to a hold other than the hold that takes the longest time for the symbol display means to operate (for example, a hold other than the final hold). The second hold display corresponds to a hold (for example, the last hold) that takes the longest time until the symbol display means operates.

  According to this configuration, it can be seen that the hold display is not displayed (nothing is displayed in the area where the hold display is originally displayed), so that the player's attention is displayed on the hold display without misidentifying the hold number. May be able to collect. In particular, since the hold display showing the current total number of hold and the time until the start of fluctuation is the longest, misrecognition of the hold number may be prevented.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the second condition is satisfied, the control means can execute at least the second control, and the second control It includes at least control for making at least a part of the first hold display visible (for example, control for making the hold display once invisible once again visible).

  In some cases, the player can pay attention to the hold display by showing the hold display once hidden to the player again.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the third condition is satisfied, the control means can execute the first and second controls at least repeatedly (for example, repeatedly at a constant cycle). It is feasible).

  According to this configuration, there is a case where the player can pay attention to the hold by repeating the visible and invisible. Moreover, there are cases where it is possible to cause the player to misrecognize the remaining number of holdings by repeating invisible and invisible.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the change in the visual recognition state of the hold display may be performed based on the result of the pre-run notice lottery. In this case, the first condition is satisfied when the execution condition of the prefetch notice is satisfied. Changing the visibility of the hold display itself may be a prefetch notice. Further, the change in the visual recognition state of the hold display may be performed on the hold display whose display mode is not the default.

  According to these configurations, there is a case where attention can be paid to the hold display of the prefetch notice target.

  In addition, according to these configurations, there is a case where it is possible to focus on a change during execution without paying attention to a prefetch notice target.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a pattern in which the hold display cannot be viewed for a long time (for example, slow blinking) and a pattern in which the hold display cannot be viewed for a short time (for example, fast flashing) may be provided. These patterns may be switched depending on the jackpot reliability of the target variation based on the look-ahead result. In addition, when there are a plurality of suspensions in which the visual state is lowered, the period of reduction may be adjusted (for example, the blinking period is matched with the reference blinking period). Further, the pattern in which the hold display cannot be visually recognized is changed for each hold display (for example, one hold display is blinking at a low speed and another hold display is blinking at a high speed).

  According to these configurations, it may be possible to attract more attention of the player by having a plurality of patterns for holding display. In addition, it may be possible to prevent the player from being confused excessively by matching the viewing state of the hold display with a plurality of holds. Also, by making the patterns different for a plurality of hold displays, for example, when there are three holds, only one hold display is performed depending on the timing, or three hold displays are performed. Since the on-hold display is constantly switched, there is a case where it becomes noisy and the player can be noticed.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming table that sets all the hold icons to non-display based on the occurrence of reach. This game table is similar to the present embodiment in that the hold display is hidden from the player. However, in the present embodiment, at least one or more on-hold displays are displayed, and by changing the visual status of other on-hold displays, there is a hold, and the number of holds can be determined by the player. It is different from the conventional game table.

  In the present embodiment, when the remaining number of holds is 1, even if the pre-reading notice execution condition is satisfied, the hold may not be blinked. (Because there is a risk of misunderstanding if there is no hold.)

  Further, in the present embodiment, a specific hold display position in a specific gaming state (for example, a normal gaming state (special low-probability normal figure low-probability state)) may be shielded from being visually recognized by the player. (See FIG. 19 etc.). Even if it is difficult to see the hold even if it is hard to accumulate even if it is difficult to store the hold because it is difficult to see even if the hold is stored or not stored, it is difficult to reduce the player's willingness to play There is.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when at least one of the reserved displays in FIG. 1 is difficult to visually recognize, if the fluctuation in FIG. It may be done even during fluctuations. However, the state that is difficult to visually recognize may be stopped when the fluctuation of the special figure 2 is interrupted.

  In the present embodiment, the lighting / extinguishing only has to be felt when the player visually recognizes lighting or blinking. For example, the lighting is repeatedly flashing at a high speed like dynamic lighting. If it seems that the lamp is always lit by a person, it may be regarded as lit. In addition, although the brightness is controlled to be turned on by reducing the luminance, it may be considered to be turned off if it does not appear to be turned on by the player. For example, since the minimum period of time that can be perceived by human beings is about 100 ms, it may be considered that the light is turned off even if it is illuminated for 100 ms or less.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the blinking speed may be increased for the advance notice (holding display) with a higher hit reliability (see FIG. 15 and the like). The notice with high hit reliability is low in appearance frequency, so the player wants to put it in a photo or video, but the faster the blinking speed, the more difficult it is to take a beautiful photo or video. A player who wants to shoot beautifully challenges many times, and as a result, the operation of the game machine may be promoted.

  In the present embodiment, lighting, blinking, and extinguishing include not only on / off of current but also change of luminance. For example, the blinking includes a state in which a change in the brightness of the LED or the like is periodically repeated, a state in which a change in the transparency of the hold icon, a change in the display size, or the like is periodically repeated.

  Further, in the present embodiment, there is a case where the visibility state of the hold display is changed in accordance with the player's operation (for example, pressing the chance button) (for example, when the visibility is lowered or the visibility is restored). (See FIGS. 27A and 27B).

  In the present embodiment, the visibility of the hold display may be lowered and raised in stages.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, about the hold display which changes a visual recognition state as a preliminary announcement, you may make it also change a display aspect collectively. For example, even if the viewing state (for example, lighting / flashing) of the hold display, which is the default display mode, is switched, the display does not change when the moment is cut off. There is a risk of not being able to notice. Therefore, when the notice condition is satisfied, the display mode (for example, display color) is also changed while changing the visual recognition state.

Further, in the present embodiment, apart from the first hold display means (for example, the hold icon display area 900 or the like) that individually performs the display corresponding to the number of holds, the first display that displays the number corresponding to the number of holds is one display. Two hold display means (for example, special figure 1 hold number display area 851 and special figure 2 hold number display area 852) may be simultaneously displayed. In that case, you may make it not change a visual recognition state by the hold display in a 2nd hold display means.
(A1) The game stand according to this embodiment is
A symbol display means capable of displaying a symbol variation display (for example, special figure 1 display device 212 or special figure 2 display device 214);
A holding display means (for example, a holding icon display area 900) capable of displaying a holding display (for example, a holding icon);
A game machine equipped with
The hold display means is means capable of displaying a plurality of hold icons,
The number of the hold icons displayed on the hold display means is a number corresponding to the number of holds (for example, see FIG. 19A),
The number of reserves is the number of the operation of the symbol display means is suspended (for example, the number of suspension of special figure 1 variable game, or the number of suspension of special figure 2 variable game),
The player can visually recognize the entire first hold icon (for example, the hold icon 903 shown in FIG. 18A, the hold icon 904 shown in FIG. 19C, or the hold icon 907 shown in FIG. 21A). The first state (for example, the state shown in FIGS. 18A, 18D, 19A, 19B, or 21A),
The first state is a second hold icon (for example, a hold icon 901 shown in FIG. 18A, a hold icon 902 shown in FIG. 19C, or a hold icon 904 shown in FIG. 21A). The whole is easily visible from the player (for example, see FIG. 18 (a), (d), FIG. 19 (A), (B), or FIG. 21 (A)),
The first hold icon is one hold icon of the plurality of hold icons,
The second hold icon is one hold icon of the plurality of hold icons,
The second hold icon is a hold icon different from the first hold icon,
At least a part of the first hold icon is after the second state (for example, step S507 shown in FIG. 13B or step S1209 shown in FIG. 20 is executed) than the first state. In the state of FIG. 18 is configured so that it is more difficult for the player to see (see, for example, FIGS. 18B, 18C, 19C, 19D, or 21B). ),
The entirety of the second hold icon is configured so that the player's visibility is not changed in both the first state and the second state (for example, FIG. 18 ( a), (b), FIG. 19 (B), (C) or FIG. 21 (A), (B)),
The first hold icon is a hold icon that appears most recently among the hold icons displayed on the hold display means (for example, FIG. 18B, FIG. 19C, or FIG. 21 (B)),
After the first hold icon appears on the hold display means, and before the hold icon different from the first hold icon and the second hold icon appears on the hold display means, the first hold icon There are cases where two states occur (see, for example, FIG. 18B, FIG. 19C, or FIG. 21B),
There may be a case where a new hold icon having a notice form appears on the hold display means (see, for example, FIGS. 30B to 30D).
When there is a pending digestion, the pending icon having the notice mode may be continuously displayed (for example, see FIGS. 30 (g) and (h)).
A game stand characterized by that.
(A2)
A gaming machine according to (a1),
The second state is a state in which a part of the first hold icon is not displayed (for example, see step S507 shown in FIG. 13B and FIG. 18B).
A game stand characterized by that.
(A3)
A gaming machine according to (a1),
The second state is a state where all of the first hold icons are not displayed (for example, in step S507 and FIG. 19C shown in FIG. 13B or in FIG. 20). Step S1205 and FIG. 21B))
A game stand characterized by that.
(A4)
The gaming machine according to any one of (a1) to (a3),
The second hold icon is a hold icon that appears most recently among the hold icons displayed on the hold display means (for example, FIGS. 18A to 18D and FIG. 19). C), (D) or FIG. 21 (A), (B)),
A game stand characterized by that.
(A5)
(A1) thru | or the game stand as described in any one of (a4),
The second state is a state in which all of the hold icons except the first hold icon in the hold display means are displayed (for example, FIG. 18B, FIG. 19C, or (See FIG. 21B)
A game stand characterized by that.
(A6)
(A1) thru | or the game stand as described in any one of (a5),
The first state is a state where all the hold icons in the hold display means are displayed (see, for example, FIG. 18A, FIG. 19B, or FIG. 21A). A game stand characterized by that.
(A7)
The gaming machine according to any one of (a1) to (a6),
It is configured to generate a change in the display position of the hold icon in the hold display means in response to a decrease in the number of holds (see, for example, FIGS. 19B to 19C).
When the display position of the hold icon is changed, the display mode of the hold icon may change to the notice mode (see, for example, FIGS. 19B to 19D).
A game stand characterized by that.
(B1)
A symbol display means capable of displaying a symbol variation display (for example, special figure 1 display device or special figure 2 display device 214);
Hold display means (for example, hold icon display area 900) capable of displaying the number of hold icons corresponding to the number of holds;
A game machine equipped with
The second state (for example, FIG. 18B) than the first state (for example, the state shown in FIGS. 18A, 18D, 19A, 19B, and 21A). , (C), FIG. 19 (C), (D) and FIG. 21 (B)) are the first hold icons (for example, the hold icon 903 shown in FIG. 18 (a) and FIG. C) and the hold icon 904 shown in FIG. 21A are configured so that at least a part of the hold icon 904 shown in FIG.
The first hold icon is a hold icon that has appeared most recently among the hold icons displayed on the hold display means.
The second hold icon (for example, the hold icon 901 shown in FIG. 18A, the hold icon 902 shown in FIG. 19C, or the hold icon 904 shown in FIG. 21A) rather than the first hold icon. May be easier to see in the second state,
The second hold icon is a hold icon that appeared most recently among the hold icons displayed on the hold display means,
On-hold icon with a notice mode (for example, “green on”, “green slow flashing”, “red on”, “red slow flashing”, “red fast flashing” or “rainbow” shown in FIG. The icon is displayed from the first display position (for example, the second area of the hold icon display area 900) to the second display position (for example, the first area of the hold icon display area 900) according to the decrease in the number of holds. Even after the change, there is a case where the mode is the same as before the display position is changed (see, for example, FIGS. 30F to 30H).
The second display position is a position where a hold icon that appears most recently among the hold icons being displayed on the hold display means is displayed.
A game stand characterized by that.
(B2)
(B1) is a game machine,
The first display position (for example, the second area of the hold icon display area 900) is a position where the hold icon that appears second in the past among the hold icons currently displayed on the hold display means is displayed. Is,
A game stand characterized by that.
(B3)
(B1) or (b2) is a gaming table,
The whole of the first hold icon and the whole of the second hold icon are configured not to be visually recognized by the player in the third state.
A game stand characterized by that.
(B4)
(B1) to (b3) according to any one of the game tables,
The entire second hold icon (for example, the hold icon 901 shown in FIG. 18A, the hold icon 902 shown in FIG. 19C, or the hold icon 904 shown in FIG. 21A) is the entirety of the first hold icon. The state (for example, the state shown in FIGS. 18A, 18D, 19A, 19B, and 21A) and the second state (for example, FIGS. 18B, 18C) ), FIG. 19 (C), (D) and FIG. 21 (B)), the player's visibility is not changed,
After the first hold icon appears on the hold display means, and before a hold icon different from the first hold icon appears on the hold display means, the second state is changed from the first state to the second hold icon. (See, for example, FIG. 18B, FIG. 19C, and FIG. 21B).
A game stand characterized by that.
(B5)
(B1) to (b4) according to any one of the game tables,
The second state is a state where a part of the first hold icon is not displayed (for example, see FIG. 18B).
A game stand characterized by that.
(B6)
(B1) to (b5) according to any one of the game tables,
The second state is a state where all of the first hold icons are not displayed (for example, see FIG. 21B).
A game stand characterized by that.
(B7)
(B1) to (b6) according to any one of the game tables,
The second state is a state where all the hold icons except the first hold icon in the hold display means are displayed (for example, FIG. 18B, FIG. 19C, and FIG. 21 (B)),
A game stand characterized by that.
(B8)
(B1) to (b7) according to any one of the game tables,
The first state is a state in which all the hold icons in the hold display means are displayed (see, for example, FIG. 18A, FIG. 19B, and FIG. 21A).
A game stand characterized by that.
(B9)
(B1) to (b8) according to any one of the game tables,
It is configured to generate a change in the display position of the hold icon in the hold display means in response to a decrease in the number of holds (see, for example, FIGS. 19B to 19C).
When the display position of the hold icon changes, the display mode of the hold icon may change to the notice mode (see, for example, FIGS. 19B to 19C).
A game stand characterized by that.
(B10)
(B1) to (b9) according to any one of the game tables,
The game machine is a pachinko machine (for example, a pachinko machine 100).
A game stand characterized by that.
(B11)
A symbol display means capable of displaying a symbol variation display (for example, the special figure 1 display device 212 and the special figure 2 display device 214);
Hold display means (for example, hold icon display area 900) capable of displaying the number of hold icons corresponding to the number of holds;
A game machine equipped with
The second state (for example, FIG. 18B) than the first state (for example, the state shown in FIGS. 18A, 18D, 19A, 19B, and 21A). , (C), FIG. 19 (C), (D) and FIG. 21 (B)) are the first hold icons (for example, the hold icon 903 shown in FIG. 18 (a) and FIG. C) and the hold icon 904 shown in FIG. 21A are configured so that at least a part of the hold icon 904 shown in FIG.
The first hold icon is a hold icon having a notice mode that repeats blinking that has appeared most recently among the hold icons displayed on the hold display means,
The second hold icon (for example, the hold icon 901 shown in FIG. 18A, the hold icon 902 shown in FIG. 19C, or the hold icon 904 shown in FIG. 21A) rather than the first hold icon. May be easier to see in the second state,
The second hold icon is a hold icon having a notice mode that repeats blinking that has appeared most recently among the hold icons displayed on the hold display means,
A hold icon (for example, a hold icon with a display mode of “green slow flashing”, “red slow flashing”, or “red fast flashing” shown in FIG. A notice mode in which blinking is repeated even after the display position is changed from one display position (for example, the second area of the hold icon display area 900) to the second display position (for example, the first area of the hold icon display area 900). (See, for example, FIGS. 30 (f) to 30 (h)),
The first display position (for example, the second area of the hold icon display area 900) is a position where the hold icon that appears second in the past among the hold icons currently displayed on the hold display means is displayed. And
Said 2nd display position is a position where the hold icon which appeared most recently among the hold icons currently displayed on said hold display means is displayed,
The hold icon displayed at the second display position is configured to be displayed in the change icon display area as a change icon in accordance with a decrease in the number of holds (see, for example, paragraph “0216”).
Even after the hold icon having the notice mode of repeating blinking becomes the change icon, the notice icon may be the notice mode of repeating blinking (for example, see paragraph “0216”).
When the blinking cycle of the first hold icon displayed at the first display position and the second hold icon displayed at the second display position are different, the first hold icon is configured such that the start timing of the blinking of the one held icons and the variation icon match (e.g., see FIG. 25),
Even when the blinking cycle of the first hold icon displayed at the first display position and the second hold icon displayed at the second display position are the same, The first hold icon and the fluctuation icon are configured to coincide with the blinking start timing (for example, see FIG. 25).
A game stand characterized by that .
( B1 2 )
(B11) is a game machine,
The whole of the first hold icon and the whole of the second hold icon are configured not to be visually recognized by the player in the third state.
A game stand characterized by that.
(B1 3 )
The game table according to (b11) or (b12 ) ,
The entire second hold icon (for example, the hold icon 901 shown in FIG. 18A, the hold icon 902 shown in FIG. 19C, or the hold icon 904 shown in FIG. 21A) is the entirety of the first hold icon. The state (for example, the state shown in FIGS. 18A, 18D, 19A, 19B, and 21A) and the second state (for example, FIGS. 18B, 18C) ), FIG. 19 (C), (D) and FIG. 21 (B)), the player's visibility is not changed,
After the first hold icon appears on the hold display means, and before a hold icon different from the first hold icon appears on the hold display means, the second state is changed from the first state to the second hold icon. (See, for example, FIG. 18B, FIG. 19C, and FIG. 21B).
A game stand characterized by that.
(B1 4 )
(B11) to (b1 3 )
The second state is a state where a part of the first hold icon is not displayed (for example, see FIG. 18B).
A game stand characterized by that.
(B1 5 )
(B11) to (b1 4 )
The second state is a state where all of the first hold icons are not displayed (for example, see FIG. 21B).
A game stand characterized by that.
(B1 6 )
(B11) to (b1 5 )
The second state is a state where all the hold icons except the first hold icon in the hold display means are displayed (for example, FIG. 18B, FIG. 19C, and FIG. 21 (B)),
A game stand characterized by that.
(B1 7 )
(B11) to (b1 6 )
The first state is a state in which all the hold icons in the hold display means are displayed (see, for example, FIG. 18A, FIG. 19B, and FIG. 21A).
A game stand characterized by that.
(B1 8 )
(B11) to (b1 7 )
It is configured to generate a change in the display position of the hold icon in the hold display means in response to a decrease in the number of holds (see, for example, FIGS. 19B to 19C).
When the display position of the hold icon changes, the display mode of the hold icon may change to the notice mode (see, for example, FIGS. 19B to 19C).
A game stand characterized by that.
(B 19 )
(B11) to (b1 8 )
The game machine is a pachinko machine (for example, a pachinko machine 100).
A game stand characterized by that.

  The various embodiments described above can be implemented in combination with each other.

  In the present invention, a pachinko machine is used as an example of a game machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a slot machine, an arrangement ball game machine, a sparrow ball game machine, a smart ball, and a predetermined number of game balls are used in a circulating manner. You may apply to an enclosure-type game machine etc.

The game table according to the above embodiment is expressed as follows, for example.
(Appendix A1)
A symbol display means capable of executing at least symbol variation display;
A hold display means capable of displaying at least a hold display indicating that the operation of the symbol display means is held;
Control means capable of executing at least control of the hold display means;
With
The holding display means is capable of displaying at least the number of the holding displays corresponding to the number of the operations held.
The hold display means is capable of displaying at least a plurality of the hold displays,
At least one of the plurality of hold indications is a first hold indication,
At least one of the plurality of hold indications is a second hold indication,
The control means is capable of executing at least the first control when the first condition is satisfied,
The first control includes at least control for hiding at least a part of the first hold display,
The first control includes at least a control that does not hide at least a part of the second hold display,
The first condition is a condition including at least a case where the operation is suspended when the number of operations suspended is two or more.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix A2)
In the game stand described in Appendix A1,
The first control includes at least a control that does not display at least a part of the first hold display,
The first control includes at least control for displaying at least a part of the second hold display.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix A3)
In the game stand described in Appendix A1 or A2,
The first hold display corresponds to the hold that takes the longest time until the symbol display means operates,
The first condition is a condition including at least a case where the operation is performed after the operation of the symbol display unit corresponding to the first hold display is held,
The first condition includes at least a case where the operation of the symbol display unit corresponding to the first hold display is held before the operation of the symbol display unit is newly held. Condition,
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix A4)
In the game stand described in Appendix A1 or A2,
The first hold display corresponds to a hold other than the hold that takes the longest time until the symbol display means operates,
The second hold display corresponds to the hold that takes the longest time until the symbol display means operates.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix A5)
In the game stand according to any one of appendices A1 to A4,
The control means can execute at least the second control when the second condition is satisfied,
The second control includes at least a control for making at least a part of the first hold display visible.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix A6)
In the game stand described in Appendix A5,
The control means is capable of repeatedly executing the first and second controls at least when the third condition is satisfied.
A game stand characterized by that.

(Appendix B1)
A symbol display means capable of displaying at least a symbol variation display;
A hold display means capable of displaying at least a hold display;
A game machine equipped with
The hold display means is capable of displaying at least a plurality of hold displays,
The number of the hold display displayed on the hold display means is a number corresponding to the hold number,
The number of suspension is the number of operations of the symbol display means are suspended,
The entire first hold display from the player can be in a first state that is easily visible,
The first state is a state where the entire second hold display is easily visible from the player,
The first hold display is one hold display of the plurality of hold displays,
The second hold display is a hold display of one of the plurality of hold displays,
At least a part of the first hold display from the player can be in a second state that is difficult to see,
The game table according to claim 2, wherein the second state is a state in which the entire second hold display is easily visible to the player.
(Appendix B2)
A gaming machine as set forth in Appendix B1,
The second state is a state in which the hold display means does not display at least a part of the first hold display,
The second state is a state in which the hold display means displays the entire second hold display.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B3)
A gaming table according to appendix B1 or B2,
The first hold display corresponds to the hold that takes the longest time until the symbol display means operates,
After the operation of the symbol display means corresponding to the first hold display is held, it is possible to enter the second state,
After the operation of the symbol display means corresponding to the first hold display is suspended, the second state can be set before the operation of the symbol display means is newly suspended. Is,
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B4)
A gaming table according to appendix B1 or B2,
The first hold display corresponds to a hold different from the hold that takes the longest time until the symbol display means operates,
The second hold display corresponds to the hold that takes the longest time until the symbol display means operates.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B5)
The game stand according to any one of appendices B1 to B4,
It is possible to make a third state in which at least a part of the first hold display is difficult to see from the player,
The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the third state is a state in which the entire second hold display is difficult to be visually recognized by the player.
(Appendix B6)
The game stand according to any one of appendices B1 to B5,
The first state and the second state can be switched alternately.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B7)
A symbol display means capable of displaying a symbol variation display;
A hold display means capable of displaying the hold display;
A game machine equipped with
The hold display means is means capable of displaying a plurality of hold icons,
The number of the hold icons displayed on the hold display means is a number corresponding to the number of holds,
The number of suspension is the number of operations of the symbol display means are suspended,
It is possible to make the first state where the entire first hold icon is easily visible from the player,
The first state is a state in which the entire second hold icon is easily visible from the player,
The first hold icon is one hold icon of the plurality of hold icons,
The second hold icon is one hold icon of the plurality of hold icons,
The second hold icon is a hold icon different from the first hold icon,
At least a part of the first hold icon is configured to be less visible to the player in the second state than in the first state,
The entire second hold icon is configured so that the visibility from the player does not change in both the first state and the second state,
The first hold icon is a hold icon that has appeared most recently among the hold icons displayed on the hold display means,
After the first hold icon appears on the hold display means, and before the hold icon different from the first hold icon and the second hold icon appears on the hold display means, the first hold icon There may be a second state,
In some cases, a hold icon with a notice mode may appear on the hold display means.
When there is pending digestion, the hold icon with the notice mode may be continuously displayed,
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B8)
A gaming machine as set forth in Appendix B7,
The second state is a state where a part of the first hold icon is not displayed.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B9)
A gaming machine as set forth in Appendix B8,
The second state is a state in which all of the first hold icon is not displayed.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B10)
The game stand according to any one of appendices B7 to B9,
The second hold icon is a hold icon that appeared most recently among the hold icons displayed on the hold display means.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B11)
The game stand according to any one of appendices B7 to B10,
The second state is a state in which all the hold icons except the first hold icon in the hold display means are displayed.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B12)
The game stand according to any one of appendices B7 to B11,
The first state is a state where all the hold icons in the hold display means are displayed.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B13)
The game stand according to any one of appendices B7 to B12,
In response to a decrease in the number of holds, the hold display means is configured to generate a change in the display position of the hold icon,
When the display position of the hold icon changes, the display mode of the hold icon may change to the notice mode.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B14)
A symbol display means capable of displaying a symbol variation display;
A hold display means capable of displaying a number of hold icons corresponding to the number of holds;
A game machine equipped with
The second state is configured so that at least a part of the first hold icon is less visible to the player than the first state,
The first hold icon is a hold icon that has appeared most recently among the hold icons displayed on the hold display means.
The second hold icon may be easier to visually recognize in the second state than the first hold icon,
The second hold icon is a hold icon that appeared most recently among the hold icons displayed on the hold display means,
Even after the display position changes from the first display position to the second display position in accordance with the decrease in the number of holds, the hold icon in the notice mode may be the same as before the display position changes,
The second display position is a position where a hold icon that appears most recently among the hold icons being displayed on the hold display means is displayed.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B15)
A gaming machine as set forth in Appendix B14,
The first display position is a position at which a hold icon that appeared second in the past among the hold icons being displayed on the hold display means is displayed.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B16)
A gaming table according to appendix B14 or B15,
The whole of the first hold icon and the whole of the second hold icon are configured not to be visually recognized by the player in the third state.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B17)
The game stand according to any one of appendices B14 to B16,
The entire second hold icon is configured so that the visibility from the player does not change in both the first state and the second state,
After the first hold icon appears on the hold display means, and before a hold icon different from the first hold icon appears on the hold display means, the second state is changed from the first state to the second hold icon. May be in the state of
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B18)
The game stand according to any one of appendices B14 to B17,
The second state is a state where a part of the first hold icon is not displayed.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B19)
The game stand according to any one of appendices B14 to B18,
The second state is a state in which all of the first hold icon is not displayed.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B20)
The game stand according to any one of appendices B14 to B19,
The second state is a state in which all the hold icons except the first hold icon in the hold display means are displayed.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B21)
The game stand according to any one of appendices B14 to B20,
The first state is a state where all the hold icons in the hold display means are displayed.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B22)
The game stand according to any one of appendices B14 to B21,
In response to a decrease in the number of holds, the hold display means is configured to generate a change in the display position of the hold icon,
When the display position of the hold icon changes, the display mode of the hold icon may change to the notice mode.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B23)
The game stand according to any one of appendices B14 to B22,
The game machine is a pachinko machine,
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B24)
A symbol display means capable of displaying a symbol variation display;
A hold display means capable of displaying a number of hold icons corresponding to the number of holds;
A game machine equipped with
The second state is configured so that at least a part of the first hold icon is less visible to the player than the first state,
The first hold icon is a hold icon having a notice mode that repeats blinking that has appeared most recently among the hold icons displayed on the hold display means,
The second hold icon may be easier to visually recognize in the second state than the first hold icon,
The second hold icon is a hold icon having a notice mode that repeats blinking that has appeared most recently among the hold icons displayed on the hold display means,
The hold icon with a notice mode that repeats blinking may be a notice form that repeats blinking even after the display position changes from the first display position to the second display position in accordance with the decrease in the number of holds.
The first display position is a position where a hold icon that appeared second in the past among the hold icons being displayed on the hold display means is displayed,
Said 2nd display position is a position where the hold icon which appeared most recently among the hold icons currently displayed on said hold display means is displayed,
The hold icon displayed at the second display position is configured to be displayed in the change icon display area as a change icon according to the decrease in the number of holds,
There may be a notice mode that repeats flickering even after the hold icon that has a notice form that repeats blinking becomes the change icon,
When the blinking cycle of the first hold icon displayed at the first display position and the second hold icon displayed at the second display position are different, the first hold icon is configured such that the start timing of the blinking of the one held icons and the variation icon match,
Even when the blinking cycle of the first hold icon displayed at the first display position and the second hold icon displayed at the second display position are the same, The first hold icon and the variation icon are configured to coincide with the blinking start timing.
A game stand characterized by that .
( Appendix B2 5 )
A gaming table according to appendix B24,
The whole of the first hold icon and the whole of the second hold icon are configured not to be visually recognized by the player in the third state.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B2 6 )
A gaming table according to appendix B24 or B25,
The entirety of the second hold icon is configured so that the visibility from the player does not change in both the first state and the second state,
After the first hold icon appears on the hold display means, and before a hold icon different from the first hold icon appears on the hold display means, the second state is changed from the first state to the second hold icon. May be in the state of
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B2 7 )
A game machine according to any one of Appendices B24 to B2 6,
The second state is a state where a part of the first hold icon is not displayed.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B2 8 )
A game machine according to any one of Appendices B24 to B2 7,
The second state is a state in which all of the first hold icon is not displayed.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B 29)
A game machine according to any one of Appendices B24 to B2 8,
The second state is a state in which all the hold icons except the first hold icon in the hold display means are displayed.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B3 0 )
A game machine according to any one of Appendices B24 to B 29,
The first state is a state where all the hold icons in the hold display means are displayed.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B3 1 )
A game machine according to any one of Appendices B24 to B3 0,
In response to a decrease in the number of holds, the hold display means is configured to generate a change in the display position of the hold icon,
When the display position of the hold icon changes, the display mode of the hold icon may change to the notice mode.
A game stand characterized by that.
(Appendix B3 2 )
The game stand according to any one of appendices B24 to B31,
The game machine is a pachinko machine,
A game stand characterized by that.

100 Pachinko machine 208 Decorative symbol display devices 208a to 208c Symbol display region 208d Effect display region 208e Fourth symbol display region 212 Special figure 1 display device 214 Special figure 2 display device 300 Main control unit 400 First sub control unit 500 Second sub Control unit 801a to 801d Production special figure 1 hold lamp 802a to 802d Production special figure 2 hold lamp 900, 920 hold icon display areas 901 to 907, 921 to 924 hold icon

Claims (9)

A symbol display means capable of displaying a symbol variation display;
A hold display means capable of displaying a number of hold icons corresponding to the number of holds;
A game machine equipped with
The second state is configured so that at least a part of the first hold icon is less visible to the player than the first state,
The first hold icon is a hold icon having a notice mode that repeats blinking that has appeared most recently among the hold icons displayed on the hold display means,
The second hold icon may be easier to visually recognize in the second state than the first hold icon,
The second hold icon is a hold icon having a notice mode that repeats blinking that has appeared most recently among the hold icons displayed on the hold display means,
The hold icon with a notice mode that repeats blinking may be a notice form that repeats blinking even after the display position changes from the first display position to the second display position in accordance with the decrease in the number of holds.
The first display position is a position where a hold icon that appeared second in the past among the hold icons being displayed on the hold display means is displayed,
Said 2nd display position is a position where the hold icon which appeared most recently among the hold icons currently displayed on said hold display means is displayed,
The hold icon displayed at the second display position is configured to be displayed in the change icon display area as a change icon according to the decrease in the number of holds,
There may be a notice mode that repeats flickering even after the hold icon that has a notice form that repeats blinking becomes the change icon,
When the blinking cycle of the first hold icon displayed at the first display position and the second hold icon displayed at the second display position are different, the first hold icon is configured such that the start timing of the blinking of the one held icons and the variation icon match,
Even when the blinking cycle of the first hold icon displayed at the first display position and the second hold icon displayed at the second display position are the same, The first hold icon and the variation icon are configured to coincide with the blinking start timing.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1 ,
The whole of the first hold icon and the whole of the second hold icon are configured not to be visually recognized by the player in the third state.
A game stand characterized by that. The game stand according to claim 1 or 2 ,
The entirety of the second hold icon is configured so that the visibility from the player does not change in both the first state and the second state,
After the first hold icon appears on the hold display means, and before a hold icon different from the first hold icon appears on the hold display means, the second state is changed from the first state to the second hold icon. May be in the state of
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 3 ,
The second state is a state where a part of the first hold icon is not displayed.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 4 ,
The second state is a state in which all of the first hold icon is not displayed.
A game stand characterized by that. A game stand according to any one of claims 1 to 5 ,
The second state is a state in which all the hold icons except the first hold icon in the hold display means are displayed.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 6 ,
The first state is a state where all the hold icons in the hold display means are displayed.
A game stand characterized by that. A gaming table according to any one of claims 1 to 7 ,
In response to a decrease in the number of holds, the hold display means is configured to generate a change in the display position of the hold icon,
When the display position of the hold icon changes, the display mode of the hold icon may change to the notice mode.
A game stand characterized by that. It is a game stand as described in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 8 ,
The game machine is a pachinko machine,
A game stand characterized by that.

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