JP6286747B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins in a predetermined prize area (start prize opening) provided in the game area (a start condition is satisfied). A variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and it is advantageous for the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display device becomes a specific display result (big hit symbol) There is one configured to be controllable to a specific gaming state.

  In addition, as a gaming machine as described above, for example, there is a gaming machine that continuously executes an effect (continuous effect) of the same effect mode such as a continuous chance eye notice in accordance with a winning of a hold display as a target (for example, , See Patent Document 1).

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  However, even if an effect based on the same effect mode is executed, for example, when the hold display is displayed in a display mode with a low level of expectation controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, the expectation for the effect is expected. There was a possibility that the player could not have it, and the interest of the player was lowered.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a player.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine which is one embodiment of the present invention,
After the game medium passes through the start area (for example, the first start winning port, the second start winning port, etc.), the variable display is performed based on the start condition being satisfied (for example, the variable display of the special drawing, the variable of the decorative pattern) Pending storage that stores information regarding variable display that is capable of executing display, special display, and variable display of decorative symbols (for example, gaming machine 1) that does not satisfy the start condition as hold information Means (for example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, the first start winning prize reception command buffer 194A, the second start winning prize reception buffer 194B, etc.) and the reservation storage means Hold display means for performing a hold display corresponding to the held hold information (for example, a process of adding the first hold display to the first start winning storage display area 5HL in the hold addition process of step S167, (2) processing for adding the second hold display to the start winning memory display area 5HR) and specific effect execution means capable of executing the specific effect (for example, in the specific effect determining process in step S160, whether or not the specific effect is executed is determined). (Step S184) When a specific effect is to be executed, a specific effect execution flag is set (Step S186), the background image in the display area of the image display device 5 is changed from the normal background to the special background, and a decorative pattern with a large pattern For example, a process of changing the variable display to a variable display of a decorative pattern with a small pattern), and a hold notice means for displaying the hold display in any one of a plurality of display forms according to the degree of expectation (for example, In step S154, whether or not to execute the first hold display effect is determined in the first hold display effect execution determination process, and the first hold display effect is executed. If so, the first hold display final display mode is determined in the first hold display effect execution mode determination process in step S156, and the first hold display display mode and its display mode until the final display mode is displayed. The change pattern including the timing for displaying the first hold display in the first start winning memory display area 5HL is determined, and the display mode of the first hold display is determined based on the change pattern determined in step S530 and the value of the change counter. In the case of executing the second hold display effect by determining whether or not to execute the second hold display effect in the process of displaying in the displayed mode and the second hold display effect execution presence / absence determination process in step S163, In the second hold display effect execution mode determination process in step S165, the final display mode of the second hold display is determined, and the second hold display is displayed in the final display mode. For example, the timing for adding or shifting is determined, and the display mode of the second hold display is determined based on the final display mode of the second hold display determined in step S530 and the display timing of the final display mode. When the display mode of the hold display is displayed in a display mode corresponding to a predetermined degree of expectation by the hold notice unit. The specific effect that makes it difficult or impossible to view at least a part of the variable display until the variable display mode becomes a specific mode can be executed (for example, in step S183, the display mode of the first hold display is When it is determined whether or not a predetermined expected degree, for example, a higher color (for example, red or yellow), and the final display mode of the first hold display is the predetermined expected degree The process of determining whether or not to execute a specific effect is executed), and the display mode of the hold display can be changed to a display mode corresponding to a predetermined expectation while the specific effect is being executed. And

  According to such a configuration, for example, even if the display mode of the hold display is displayed in a display mode with a low expectation, the player's expectation is improved with respect to the display mode of the hold display. It is possible and the expectation can be improved, so that the interest of the player can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1), while the specific effect is being executed, the special effect for the hold display is executed, and the display mode of the hold display is changed to a display mode corresponding to a predetermined expectation. special effect execution means causes (e.g., in (f) of FIG. 33A, while the background image in the display area of the image display device 5 from the normal background running specific effect to change the special background, first hold display effect as to display the character image KY1, the character image KY1 is characterized and Turkey further comprising a performance, etc.) for irradiating a beam KY2 against hold display is the target.

  According to such a structure, even if it is a case where a hold display is displayed with the display mode with low expectation, a player's sense of expectation can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the specific effect is an effect that makes it difficult or impossible to see other than the hold display (for example, in the first start winning memory in (f) of FIG. 33A, etc.) Special effects such as changing the display other than the first hold display in the display area 5HL to a background image that is difficult or impossible to see, or changing the decorative display of the large design to the variable display of the small design) It may be.

  According to such a structure, a player's attention can be collected with respect to the display mode of a hold display.

(4) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the hold display means executes a predetermined effect associated with the display of the hold display after the game medium passes at least through the starting area, As the hold display in the state, it is possible to display a specific hold display that displays an operation in a predetermined cycle, and based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area during the display of the specific hold display, a new display When displaying the specific hold display, the operation display of the new specific hold display may be synchronized with the operation display of the specific hold display being displayed from the execution of the predetermined effect.

  According to such a configuration, the interest of the player can be improved.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a change category and a change pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 40 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the start winning determination process in a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start time winning process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the example of selection of a fluctuation category determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation category determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect determination process at the time of winning in an effect control process process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio by a hold display effect execution presence determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio of the display mode of the hold display at the time of hold display production execution. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination rate by the display mode of a hold display at the time of execution of a hold display effect, and the change display timing determination table of a hold display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the specific production | presentation determination process in the winning time production | presentation determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio of a specific effect aspect and the specific effect execution presence determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the pending | holding change process in a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display process. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the change timing of the display mode of the 1st hold display in the 1st hold display production. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in an image display apparatus.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided in the lower part of the game area of the game board 2. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a start area (second start area) and a second start winning opening are formed.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter.

  In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. In this way, the second start winning port as the second start area is in an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and in a normally open state in which game balls are difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). To change.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has passed (entered) a second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Note that a winning when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A is referred to as a first starting winning. Further, a winning when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B is referred to as a second starting winning.

  A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening is detected by the first start opening switch 22A (based on the occurrence of the first start winning combination). Is paid out as a prize ball, and the first special figure display device 4A executes the first special figure game if the first special figure reservation storage number (described later) is equal to or smaller than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). A first start condition (also referred to as a first execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as a variable display (described later) executed on the image display device 5 (described later) is established.

  Further, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls that have passed (entered) the second starting winning opening are detected by the second starting opening switch 22B (based on the occurrence of the second starting winning prize). If the game ball is paid out as a prize ball and the second special figure holding memory number (described later) is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), the second special symbol display device 4B executes the second special symbol display device 4B. A second start condition (also referred to as a second execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as a graphic game (described later) or a variable display of decorative symbols (described later) executed in the image display device 5 is established. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the first start prize and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the second start prize may be the same number or different numbers. Good.

  The first special figure reserved memory number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the first start winning) that are not immediately executed at the time of occurrence of the first start winning and are temporarily suspended. Even if the first start condition for executing the variable display game such as the first special figure game (described later) and the decorative symbol variable display (described later) is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start winning prize, When the first start condition that permits the start of the above-described variable display game due to the occurrence of a winning is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition that is satisfied first is being executed) If the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is put on hold (the variable display game is in a waiting state). That is, the first special figure reserved memory number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the first start winning that is in a waiting state. The number of first special figure holding memory decreases by one every time one first start condition is satisfied.

  In addition, although the first start condition by a certain first start winning is satisfied, the variable display corresponding to the first start winning in which the first start condition permitting the start of the variable display game by the first starting winning is not satisfied. Is stored (held) as hold data (first special figure hold information) until the first start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game by the first start winning is satisfied. In other words, the held first special figure hold information is digested one by one every time the first start condition is satisfied, and a variable display game based on the digested first special figure hold information is executed.

  The second special figure reserved memory number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the second start winning) that are not immediately executed when the second start winning occurs but are temporarily suspended. Even if the second start condition for executing the variable display game such as the second special figure game (described later) or the variable display of decorative symbols (described later) is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start winning prize, When the second start condition permitting the start of the above-described variable display game due to the occurrence of a prize is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition established previously is being executed) If the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is put on hold (the variable display game is in a waiting state). In other words, the second special figure holding memory number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the second start winning that is in the waiting state for execution. The number of second special figure reservation storage decreases by one every time one second start condition is satisfied.

  In addition, although the 2nd start condition by a certain 2nd start prize is satisfied, the variable display corresponding to the 2nd start prize which does not satisfy the 2nd start condition which permits the start of the variable display game by the 2nd start prize Is stored (held) as hold data (second special figure hold information) until a second start condition permitting the start of the variable display game by the second start winning is satisfied. In other words, the second special figure hold information that has been put on hold is digested one by one every time the second start condition is satisfied, and a variable display game based on the second special figure hold information that is digested is executed.

  In addition, when there is no particular distinction between the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, they are also simply referred to as “start winning opening”. Further, when there is no particular distinction between the first start prize and the second start prize, they are also simply referred to as “start prize”. Further, the reserved memory number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number is referred to as a “total reserved memory number”. When there is no particular distinction between the first special figure reserved memory number, the second special figure reserved memory number, and the total reserved memory number, it is usually simply referred to as “special figure reserved memory number”. When it is referred to as “the number of memories”, it may indicate any one or two of the first special figure reserved memory number, the second special figure reserved memory number, and the total reserved memory number. In addition, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “start condition” or “execution condition”. In addition, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “start condition”. The first special figure hold information and the second special figure hold information are also simply referred to as “special figure hold information” unless otherwise distinguished.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in the lower part of the gaming area of the game board 2 (below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B). The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize port may be provided.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) a special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is detected by, for example, a count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Accordingly, when the special winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special winning hole, which is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to obtain a prize ball by passing (entering) the game ball to the special prize winning port. The second state is more disadvantageous to the person than the first state.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided on the right side of the game area in the game board 2. The first special symbol display device 4A includes, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes). The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The first special symbol display device 4A displays (variably displays) a special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”) that is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be identified. The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The special symbol (special symbol) variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol (special symbol) variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is “ Also referred to as “second special figure”. A game executed with variable display of identification information (or variable display of identification information itself) is referred to as a variable display game. In particular, a variable display game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A (variable display game for variably displaying the first special symbol) is also referred to as a first special symbol game, and the variable display game executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. (Variable display game for variably displaying the second special figure) is also called a second special figure game. Further, when the first special figure game and the second special figure game are not distinguished, they are also simply referred to as “special figure games”.

  The first special symbol display device 4A (the same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B) has a plurality of types of special symbols such as numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". Variable display of special symbols. Each special symbol is given a symbol number corresponding to each special symbol. As an example, each number indicating “0” to “9” is assigned with a symbol number “0” to “9”, and the symbol indicating “−” is assigned a symbol number “10”. That's fine. Note that the special symbols are not limited to those composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns (for example, lighting patterns such as L and E in the alphabet) in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in a 7-segment LED are set in advance, as a special design It may be displayed.

  A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided on the right side of the game area in the game board 2 (upper portions of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B). . The first hold indicator 25A includes, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the first special figure hold memory number (the hold number of the first special figure game) based on the hold data (first special figure hold information). A first on-hold display is displayed for possible display. For example, the first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified by the number of LEDs to be lit. For example, if the number of holdings of the first special figure game increases by 1 due to the establishment of a new first start condition, the number of lighting is increased by one, and the holding of the first special figure game is established by the establishment of a new first start condition. When the number decreases by one, the number of lighting may be decreased by one.

  The second hold indicator 25B includes, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the second special figure hold memory number (the hold number of the second special figure game) based on the hold data (second special figure hold information). A second on-hold display is displayed for possible display. For example, the second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified by the number of LEDs to be lit. For example, if the number of holdings of the second special figure game increases by 1 due to the establishment of a new second starting condition, the number of lighting is increased by one, and the holding of the second special figure game is held by the establishment of a new second starting condition When the number decreases by one, the number of lighting may be decreased by one.

  On the left side of the game area on the game board 2, a passing gate 41, a normal symbol display device 20, and a general figure hold display device 25 C are provided. The game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by, for example, the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21, if the number of common figure reservations (described later) is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”), the normal symbol display 20 A normal start condition for executing a general game (to be described later) executed at the above is established.

  The normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The normal symbol display 20 displays (variably displays) variable symbols of ordinary symbols (also referred to as “ordinary symbols” or “ordinary symbols”), which are a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Note that a variable display game that variably displays a normal symbol is also referred to as a general game (or “normal game”). Note that information about a general game in which a general chart start condition is satisfied but a general chart start condition (described later) is not satisfied is stored (held) as on-hold data (general map hold information).

  The general figure hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general figure hold storage number based on the hold data (general hold information) by, for example, the number of LEDs to be lit. The number of stored customary figures is the number of usual-purpose games that are temporarily executed without being executed immediately when a game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. Even if the general chart start condition for executing the general game is satisfied by the detection of the game ball by the gate switch 21, the general chart start condition for allowing the start of the general game is not satisfied ( For example, if the previously established ordinary game is being executed), the execution of the ordinary game is put on hold (the ordinary game is waiting to be executed). In other words, the number of usual-pending memories is the number of usual-purpose games that are in a waiting state. The number of stored ordinary maps is decremented by 1 each time one of the ordinary diagram start conditions is satisfied.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol display area is arranged. In the decorative symbol display area, decorative symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified, are variably displayed. Variable display of decoration identification information (decorative symbols) is also included in the variable display game. The image display device 5 is a first special symbol game (a special game using the first special symbol) executed by the first special symbol display device 4A or a second special symbol executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. Corresponding to the game (special game using the second special diagram), variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols is executed in the display area (decorative symbol display area).

  As an example, as shown in FIG. 1, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. Corresponding to the start of any special figure game of the first special figure game or the second special figure game, that is, corresponding to the start of fluctuation of any special figure of the first special figure or the second special figure game Then, in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbol variation (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. After that, in response to the end of the special symbol game, that is, in response to the special symbol stop display, the decorative symbols (determined decorative symbols, final symbols) that are variable display results in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R respectively. Stop symbol) is also displayed. That is, in the display area (decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R) of the image display device 5, the variation of the ornamental symbol is started in conjunction with (corresponding to) the first special symbol game (or the second special symbol game). Then, the fixed decoration symbol (also referred to as the final stop symbol) is stopped and displayed.

  For example, there are eight kinds of decorative patterns (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8”, Chinese numerals, English characters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. The character image may be composed of, for example, a person or an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or a decorative image showing any other figure). Each decorative symbol is assigned a symbol number corresponding to each decorative symbol. As an example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” may be attached to the alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured (for example, seven types or nine types).

  In addition, the stop display which stops the fixed special symbol which is a variable symbol display result (also referred to as a special symbol display result) and terminates the variable display, and the fixed symbol symbol which is a variable symbol display result (final stop) Stop display to stop the variable display and stop display to stop the variable display by stopping display of the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol (also referred to as the normal figure display result) Also referred to as a complete stop display, a final stop display, or a derived display (or simply “derived”). Note that the variation start timing and variation end timing of the decorative symbol do not necessarily coincide with the variation start timing and variation end timing of the special symbol, and within the variation time of the special symbol (special symbol variation time) As long as the fluctuation time is within.

  That is, the variation start timing of the decorative symbol may be later than the variation start timing of the special symbol, or the variation end timing of the special symbol (the stop display timing of the confirmed special symbol) It may be later than (stop display timing). For example, the execution of the predetermined effect may be started after the display of the confirmed decorative symbol is stopped, and the final special symbol may be stopped and displayed when the execution of the predetermined effect is completed. An example of the predetermined effect is a simple hold effect (described later) which is an aspect of the hold effect (described later).

  Further, a stop display different from the complete stop display (final stop display, derived display) may be performed. For example, the decorative design may be temporarily stopped during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative design until the fixed decorative design is derived and displayed. In the temporary stop display, a decorative pattern with a fluctuation speed of “0” is displayed while being stopped, for example, causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction, or shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second). This includes things that stop and display without causing time, slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, a first start prize storage display area 5HL and a second start prize storage display area 5HR are arranged. In the first start winning memory display area 5HL, as in the first hold indicator 25A, the first hold display for displaying the first special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner is performed. That is, the number of the first special figure games that are currently suspended is displayed in an identifiable manner. In the first start winning memory display area 5HL, as in the second hold indicator 25B, the second hold display for displaying the second special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner is performed. In other words, the number of second special figure games that are currently suspended is displayed in an identifiable manner.

  In the first start winning storage display area 5HL, the first hold display may be performed, for example, right-justified. In other words, when the number of holds of the first special figure game increases due to the establishment of a new first start condition, if there is no other first hold display in the first start prize storage display area 5HL, the first start prize storage display A new first hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the incremented first special figure hold information on the right side of the area 5HL (center side of the display area of the image display device 5), and the first start winning storage display area 5HL If there is another first hold display, the new first hold is displayed on the left side of the other first hold display (the left side of the leftmost first hold display if there are a plurality of other first hold displays). You may make it add a display. In addition, when there are a plurality of first hold indications in the first start winning memory display area 5HL, and the number of holds of the first special figure game decreases due to the establishment of a new first start condition, the first reduced amount is displayed. Delete the first hold display (the first hold display displayed from the oldest) displayed on the rightmost side of the first start winning memory display area 5HL corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special figure hold information; Each of the other first hold displays is moved (shifted) to the erased first hold display side (right side).

  Further, in the second start winning storage display area 5HR, the second hold display may be performed, for example, left-justified. That is, when the number of second special figure games held increases due to the establishment of a new second start condition, if there is no other second hold display in the second start win memory display area 5HR, the second start win memory display A new second hold display is added to the left side of the area 5HR (the center side of the display area of the image display device 5) as a hold display corresponding to the increased second special figure hold information, and the second start winning storage display area 5HR If there is another second hold display, the new second hold is displayed on the right side of the other second hold display (or on the right side of the rightmost second hold display if there are a plurality of other second hold displays). You may make it add a display.

  In addition, when there are a plurality of second hold indications in the second start winning memory display area 5HR, if the number of holds in the second special figure game is reduced due to the establishment of a new second start condition, the second reduced amount is stored. Delete the second hold display (the second hold display displayed from the oldest) displayed on the leftmost side of the second start winning memory display area 5HR corresponding to the hold display corresponding to the special figure hold information; Each of the other second hold displays is moved (shifted) to the erased second hold display side (left side). Note that the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second start prize storage display area 5HR are also simply referred to as “start prize storage display area 5H” unless otherwise distinguished.

  Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, in addition to the first start-winning memory display area 5HL and the second start-winning memory display area 5HR, the first start-winning memory display area 5HL and the second as the hold display area. The hold display erased (moved) from the start winning memory display area 5HR (that is, the first special figure hold information digested by the establishment of the first start condition and the second display digested by the establishment of the second start condition) An active display area (also referred to as an active display area) for displaying an active display (also referred to as a digestion display or a current display) corresponding to a hold display corresponding to a variable display of decorative symbols executed based on special figure hold information (see FIG. (Not shown in FIG. 1), for example, is arranged between the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second start prize storage display area 5HR.

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

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

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

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

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

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

  An audio output member is provided in the periphery of the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the speaker 8UL and the speaker 8UR are installed at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and the speaker 8LL and the speaker 8LR are installed at the lower left and right oblique parts of the upper plate (the upper left and right oblique parts of the lower plate). It is installed. Hereinafter, the speakers 8UL, 8UR, 8LL, and 8LR will be simply referred to as speakers 8 unless otherwise distinguished. The speaker 8 outputs (reproduces) voice (sound and voice). For example, the speaker 8 outputs a production sound (also referred to as a sound effect) according to the game progress status of the gaming machine 1 and outputs a warning sound according to the status of the gaming machine 1.

  The production sound includes music, detection sound, response sound, notification sound, and the like. The music in the production sound is, for example, BGM, a song, etc. that are output according to the progress of the game. The detection sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound, voice (serif, message), or the like that is output in accordance with a detection result by a switch or a sensor (for example, detection of a winning at the first start winning opening, etc.). The response sound in the effect sound is, for example, a sound or a voice that is output in response to an operation action on the push button 31B. Since the operation action on the push button 31B is also detected by the push sensor, the response sound output in response to the operation action on the push button 31B is also a detection sound. The notification sound in the production sound is, for example, a sound or voice that is notified to request an operation action on the push button 31B, or a sound, voice, or the like that notifies the shift to the reach state when the reach state (described later) is shifted. Sound, voice, or the like that notifies or suggests that the game will shift to the jackpot gaming state before the transition to the jackpot gaming state.

  An example of the warning sound is a warning sound that is output when the game ball is excessively held (stored) in the lower plate, a warning sound that is output when the glass door (not shown) is open, or the like. .

  A light emitting member (light emitting body) that emits light as an effect or decoration is provided inside and around the gaming area of the gaming machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the light emitting member 9CC is installed at the upper position of the image display device 5, the light emitting member 9CL and the light emitting member 9CR are installed at the left and right positions of the image display device 5, and the light emitting member is installed at the upper position of the frame 3 for the gaming machine. The light emitting member 9SL and the light emitting member 9SR are installed on the left and right positions of the frame 3 for the gaming machine 9U. Hereinafter, the light emitting members 9CC, 9CL, 9CR, 9U, 9SL, and 9SR are collectively referred to as a lamp 9 unless particularly distinguished. For example, the lamp 9 may be composed of one or more LEDs, or may be composed of a flash lamp. The light emitting member 9U may be a rotating lamp (for example, a patrol lamp) having a rotating portion. In addition to the above, for example, various light emitting members may be installed around each structure (for example, the special variable winning ball device 7) in the game area.

  The image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the like described above are rendering devices that perform rendering, but the gaming machine 1 may include other rendering devices such as a rendering model having a drive unit as the rendering device. Good.

  In addition, the arrangement position (installation position) of each component is an example, and may be arranged at other positions. For example, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20 may be provided on the same side (right side portion or left side portion) of the game area. Further, for example, the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, and the general-purpose hold indicator 25C may be provided on the same side (right side portion or left side portion) of the game area.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the general symbol display 20 starts the general game based on the fact that the general diagram start condition is satisfied after the general diagram start condition is satisfied. In the regular game, after the variable display of the normal symbol is started (after the change of the normal symbol is started), the fixed normal symbol which becomes the variable display result of the normal symbol after a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time has elapsed. Is stopped (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is “per standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a special game (first special game) is started by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied after the first start condition is satisfied. A special game (second special game) is started by the second special symbol display device 4B on the basis that the second start condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied. In the special figure game, after the variable display of the special symbol is started (after the change of the special symbol is started), when the variable display time as the special figure change time elapses, the fixed special that becomes the variable display result of the special symbol Derives and displays a symbol (special image display result). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol. “Lose”.
If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol or the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the “small hit” as the predetermined display result may be used.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the small hit game state is controlled as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are jackpot symbols, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol in the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol in the special game, and the result of the specific display is “big hit”, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a predetermined upper limit time in the big hit gaming state. The large winning opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to a second state (closed state) that is disadvantageous to the player for the first state, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15” or the like). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

  Of the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) advantageous for the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally opened. Also called round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 seconds) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  Of the special symbols indicating the numbers "3", "5", and "7" that are the big hit symbols, the special symbols indicating the numbers "3" and "7" are normally open round big hit symbols, The special symbol indicating the number is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. In the big hit game state (normal open big hit state) as the normal open round specific game state controlled after the normal open round big hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 The door is in the open state in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) that is the first period elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. By doing so, the round which changes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the 1st state (open state) advantageous to a player is performed. The normal open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific game state.

  In the big hit game state (short-term open big hit state) as the short-term open round specific game state controlled after the short-term open round big hit symbol is derived as the final special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set in each round. A second time period (for example, 0) that the upper limit time for changing to the first state advantageous to the player (the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is opened by the big prize opening door) is shorter than the first period in the normal opening big hit state. 1 second). Note that in the short-term open big hit state, it is only necessary to control the opening period of the big prize opening to be the second period, and other control may be performed in the same manner as the normal open big hit state. Alternatively, in the short-term open big hit state, the number of rounds may be set to a second round number (eg, “2”) that is smaller than the first round number (eg, “15”) in the normal open big hit state.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a big winning opening. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (for example, 0.1 second) and is very short. Therefore, the short-term open big hit state is substantially a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained. The short-term open big hit state is also called a second specific game state.

  In addition, the jackpot gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state is not limited to the one with a short winning opening period compared to the big hit gaming state as the normal opening round specific gaming state, for example, the opening of the big winning mouth The period (upper limit time) is the same in the short-term open round specific game state and the normal open round specific game state, but in the short-term open round specific game state, there is an upper limit number of times (for example, two times) that makes the big prize opening state open. It may be less than the upper limit number of times (for example, 15 times) in the normal open round specific game state. That is, in the big hit gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state, the period during which the game ball is changed to the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) in each round is longer than the first period in the normal opening round specific gaming state. As long as it is at least one of the short second period and the second round number being less than the first round number in the normal open round specific gaming state. .

  If the special symbol that is a small hit symbol is derived as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the special symbol indicating the number “2” that is a small bonus symbol is derived as the final symbol in the special symbol game. After that, it may be controlled to the small hit game state as the special game state. In this case, in the small hit gaming state, the variable winning operation for changing the big winning opening to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 may be performed as in the short-term open big hit state. . In other words, in the small hit gaming state, for example, it is only necessary to repeat the operation of setting the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in the first state (open state) over the second period.

  In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R arranged in the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Corresponding to the start of one of the special game games, the decorative display variable display is started. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach during the period from the start of variable display of the decorative symbol to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the confirmed decorative symbol. It may become a state.

  The reach state is a decorative design that is not yet stopped when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination (also referred to as “reach variation”). Is a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination.

  Further, in response to the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state May be. Such effect operations such as the display of the character image, the change of the display mode of the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, and the change of the variation mode of the decorative pattern are referred to as reach effect (or reach effect display). The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speaker 8 and the light emission operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, extinguishing operation) of the lamp 9 and the like before reaching the reach state. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the operation mode.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, depending on the production pattern, the possibility that the jackpot combination or the like is finally stopped and displayed after the reach production may be varied (also referred to as “hit expectation” or “hit reliability”). As a result, the jackpot expectation can be made different depending on which of a plurality of types of reach effects is executed, that is, depending on which reach effect appears. As an example, in the present embodiment, the reach mode of normal reach and the reach mode of super reach that has a higher expectation degree of big hits than normal reach are set (prepared) in advance.

  Note that the degree of expectation of jackpot is, for example, (probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of becoming the big hit) / {(probability that the effect will be executed at the time of the big hit) × (probability of being the big hit) + (the jackpot (Probability that the effect is executed at times other than time) × (probability of not winning the jackpot)} (when the expectation degree of jackpot is “1”, the variable display result is always “hit”).

  In addition, during the variable display of the decorative design, a slide effect or a pseudo-continuous effect realized by a variable display operation of the decorative design or the like can be executed as one aspect of the variable display effect. In the slide effect, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) are displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols at, a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) of the decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” decorative symbol display area) in the temporarily stopped display of the decorative symbols display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R, or both), the decorative symbol is changed again, and then the stop symbol is displayed, thereby performing the effect display for changing the decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed. Thus, in the slide effect, a plurality of decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed until a fixed decorative symbol resulting in variable display is derived and displayed after variable display of the decorative symbols is started, and then variable for a predetermined number of decorative symbols. By executing the display again, there are a case where the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state and a case where the decorative symbol constituting the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state.

  In the pseudo-continuous production, in response to the fact that one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game is satisfied once, the fixed decoration that becomes a variable display result after the variable display of the decorative symbols is started. Until the symbols are derived and displayed, all the ornament symbols (for example, predetermined pseudo consecutive chances) are temporarily displayed in the ornament symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then all ornament symbols are displayed. It is possible to perform the effect display in which the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo continuous change) in the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is the total number of decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, excluding the initial variation from when the decorative symbol variable display is started until all the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped temporarily. Is the number of times that changes again. In the quasi-continuous production, the quasi-continuous variation (re-variation) is performed once to three times, so that the decorative symbol variable display is performed twice as long as the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once. Can appear as if it were started 4 times in a row.

  The slip effect (similar to the pseudo-ream effect) is a notice or suggestion to the player that there is a possibility that any reach effect or a certain reach effect may be executed, or that the expectation level of the big hit is high. Also good. Hereinafter, an effect for giving a notice or suggestion to a player that there is a possibility that any reach effect or a certain reach effect may be executed or that the degree of expectation of jackpot is high may be collectively referred to as a notice effect. In addition to the slide effect and the pseudo-continuous effect, the notice effect may use a variable display operation different from the slide effect and the pseudo-continuous effect. For example, a background image display or a message window display There may be those that use an effect operation different from the variable display effect, such as hold display, audio output, and light emission (lighting, blinking, extinguishing).

  The notice effect may be executed (started) before the player can determine (actually confirm) whether the notice effect or the content suggested by the notice effect is realized. For example, a notice effect that notifies or suggests to a player that the variable display state of a decorative pattern due to winning of a certain game ball may become a reach state has at least a variable display state of the decorative pattern due to winning of the game ball. What is necessary is just to be executed (started) before entering the reach state (or the non-reach state). In addition, the notice effect that notifies or suggests to the player that the variable display result due to winning of a certain game ball may be a “hit” is because at least the confirmed decorative pattern due to winning of the game ball is stopped and displayed May be executed (started) before.

  It is sufficient for the notice effect to include a pre-read notice effect (also referred to as “pre-judgment notice effect”). The pre-reading notice effect determines whether or not the variable display results in a “big hit” based on the hold information of the special-purpose game before starting the variable display subject to the notice. (Prefetching) is a notice effect to be executed based on the determination result. In the following description, the hold information that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect is referred to as target hold information, and the first hold display corresponding to the target hold information is referred to as the target first hold display and corresponds to the target hold information. The second hold display to be performed is referred to as a target second hold display, and the variable display corresponding to the target hold information is also referred to as a target variable display. Further, the pre-reading notice effect is executed when the game ball corresponding to the target hold information is won at the first start winning opening or the second start winning opening and during the digestion of the target hold information. (If executed during digestion of target hold information including variable target display), while executing hold information prior to target hold information, and during target hold information digestion And may be executed during the digestion of the pending information prior to the target pending information.

  The stage action that becomes a pre-reading notice effect by winning a certain game ball is that the player determines whether or not the content of the pre-reading notice effect is realized after winning the game ball (after the start condition is established). It may be executed (started) before it can be determined. For example, a stage action that is a pre-reading advance notice for informing (indicating) to a player that there is a possibility of reaching a reach state due to a winning of a certain game ball is at least a decorative pattern by winning of the game ball. Any variable display state may be executed (started) before the reach state (or non-reach state) is reached. In addition, at least a play operation of a pre-reading notice effect for informing (suggesting) a player that a variable display result may be a “hit” by winning a game ball What is necessary is just to be executed (started) before the winning decorative symbol by winning is stopped and displayed.

In the present embodiment, as the pre-reading notice effect (preliminary notice notice effect), the display mode of the first hold display in the first start winning memory display area 5HL is set to a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player. A first hold display effect that is displayed in a display mode with a high degree of expectation controlled is prepared. In the first hold display effect, the display mode of the first hold display in the first start winning memory display area 5HL is a display mode with a high expectation level that is controlled to a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player. (When the display mode of the first hold display is changed to a display mode with a high expectation), the image display device 5 acts on a specific effect for displaying the background image as a special background and the target hold display. The effect is executed, and the target hold display is displayed in a display mode with a high expectation level controlled to a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player (the display mode of the first hold display is an expectation level) A plurality of types of action effects such as effects (which are changed to a high display mode) are prepared.
In addition, the display mode of the first hold display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL is not changed from the default display mode or the display mode at the time of addition (the display mode of the first hold display is not displayed in a display mode with high expectation). Action effects such as gas effects may be prepared.

  In the present embodiment, the display mode of the second hold display in the second start winning memory display area 5HR is used as a pre-reading notice effect (preliminary notice notice effect), and a specific game state (for example, a big hit game) advantageous to the player A second hold display effect is displayed that is displayed in a display mode with a high degree of expectation controlled by (state). In the present embodiment, for example, when the second hold display is added and displayed in the second start winning memory display area 5HR as the second hold display effect, the specific game state that is advantageous for the player is displayed. For example, an effect of displaying in a display mode with a high degree of expectation controlled (for example, a big hit gaming state) (changing the display mode of the first hold display to a display mode with high expectation) is prepared.

As the second hold display effect, a display with high expectation that the display mode of the second hold display in the second start winning memory display area 5HR is controlled to a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player. When displaying in a mode (changing the display mode of the second hold display to a display mode with high expectation), a specific effect for displaying the background image in the special display in the image display device 5 and a target hold display The action effect is executed and the target hold display is displayed in a display mode with a high expectation level controlled to a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player (the display mode of the second hold display is the expected level) A plurality of types of effect effects such as effects that can be changed to a high display mode may be prepared.
In addition, the display mode of the second hold display in the second start winning memory display area 5HR is not changed from the default display mode or the display mode at the time of addition (the display mode of the second hold display is not displayed in a display mode with high expectation). Action effects such as gas effects may be prepared.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is not changed to the reach state after the variable symbol variable display is started. In addition, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is reached after the variable symbol variable display starts. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach-losing combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When the special big win symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for the special opening game as a special symbol for the special opening game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed. Corresponding decoration that becomes a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as “non-probability variable big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations after a predetermined reach production is executed in response to the reach state. The symbol is stopped and displayed. The predetermined normal jackpot combination is, for example, a normal symbol of the same type (also referred to as “non-probability variable symbol”) on a predetermined effective line (for example, a straight line horizontally) formed by the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Are a combination of the final stop display. As an example of the normal symbol, among the eight types of decorative symbols having symbol numbers “1” to “8”, four types of decorative symbols having even symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” It is.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, the predetermined decorative symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed after the predetermined reach effect is executed, etc. This is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed.

  By performing the time-shortening control, the special symbol variable display time (special symbol variation time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed) The same control as in the state in which is executed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state ends, and the variable display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, when the probability variable bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol variable display state is Corresponding to having reached the reach state, after a reach effect similar to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “normal” is executed, among the multiple types of big hit combinations, a predetermined probability variation big hit combination May be displayed in a stopped manner. In other words, when the probability variation jackpot symbol is finally stopped and displayed in the special figure game, the decoration symbol that becomes the predetermined probability variation jackpot combination is finally stopped, and the decoration symbol that becomes the predetermined normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. May be. The predetermined probability variation big hit combination is, for example, a combination in which the same type of certain probability variation symbols are aligned on the effective line and are finally stopped and displayed. An example of a probabilistic design is the four types of decorative symbols with odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” among the eight types of decorative symbols with symbol numbers “1” to “8”. It is.

Regardless of whether the confirmed decorative symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variable display mode in which the probable jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game has a variable display result of “big hit” This is referred to as a variable display mode of “probability change” (also referred to as “big hit type”). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “big change” big hit type, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, the probability variation control (probability change control) is performed together with the time reduction control. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than in the normal state. The certainty control may be ended when the condition that the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled again in the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended.
Similar to the time-saving control, the probability variation control may be ended when a special number of games (for example, 100 times) is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 uses the normal symbol display unit 20 to make the normal symbol change time (normal symbol change time) shorter than that in the normal state, or to change the normal symbol in each time the normal symbol game. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. Therefore, the second start condition for executing the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the second special figure game can be executed frequently, so that the variable display result Is reduced to become a “big hit”. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. The probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the short time control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. It should be noted that only the gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and may be referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from the high probability low base state. On the other hand, a probability variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and time reduction control or high opening control is not performed is sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from a high accuracy high base state. The short time state in which the short time control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control, nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of the time reduction control and the probability change control is performed in a game state other than the normal state, the special game (second special game) can be frequently executed, and each special game (first special game) The probability that the variable display result in the figure game or the second special figure game will be a “big hit” is increased, which is advantageous to the player. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when a short-term open round jackpot symbol such as a special symbol indicating “5” is stopped or displayed, or a small bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating “2” is stopped or displayed. In some cases, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state, and any one of a combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative symbols determined in advance as the chance of opening may be stopped and displayed. In addition, when the short-term opening round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable symbol display state of the ornament symbol being reached. In some cases, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined reach combination is stopped and displayed.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a short-term open round jackpot symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various fixed ornament symbols are stopped and displayed is when the variable display result is "big hit" This is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a “big hit type”) of “surprise accuracy” (also referred to as “surprise probability big hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “surprise” big hit type, the short-term open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, the probability variation control may be performed together with the short time control.

  Note that, as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the small hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “2” is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result becomes “small hit”. The game state may not be changed after the completion of the game, and the game state may be controlled continuously before the variable display result is “small hit”. However, in this case, when a special figure game with a variable display result of “small hit” is executed, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the special gaming state has reached a predetermined number, the end of the small hit gaming state Later, the special gaming state may end and return to the normal state.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the confirmed decorative symbol is a non-probabilistic big hit combination or a probabilistic big hit combination. For example, as a re-lottery effect, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, after temporarily displaying a decorative symbol that is a normal jackpot combination, it is changed again in a state where the same decorative symbol is aligned, The decorative symbol (probable variation symbol) and the decorative symbol (normal symbol) that is a normal jackpot combination may be finally stopped and displayed as a finalized decorative symbol.

  After the decisive decorative symbol that is normally a big hit combination is derived and displayed, the next round starts after one round ends in the big hit gaming state at the start of the big hit gaming state or during the round in the big hit gaming state During the big hit that will be a promising change notification effect whether or not to control to the probable change state, such as the period from the end of the last round in the big hit gaming state until the start of the next variable display game A promotion effect may be executed. Note that a notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the final round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of predetermined identification information, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the lamp. Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical component for rendering such as 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is an electrical component for effects such as display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speaker 8, and all or part of the on / off operation in the lamp 9. Is provided with a function of determining the control content for causing a predetermined performance operation to be executed.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speaker 8 based on a command, control data, etc. from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and performs lighting / extinguishing driving in the lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. The lamp driver circuit to perform is installed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. If it is. In addition to the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23, the gaming machine 1 similarly has other switches (for example, a glass door (not shown) connected to the main board 11. ), A switch for detecting the open / closed state of the game board 2 itself, a switch for detecting unauthorized vibrations, and a switch for detecting unauthorized electromagnetic waves. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal.

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, a command 8001H is a first change start command for designating start of change in the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second change start command that specifies the start of change in the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative symbol variably displayed in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, different EXT data depending on the determination result of whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit” or the big hit type determination result. Is set.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating a final stop symbol in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

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

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the first start prize is generated when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start prize port formed by the normal prize ball device 6A is detected by the first start port switch 22A. This is a first start opening prize designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the first special figure game by the symbol display device 4A is satisfied.

  The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and the second start winning is generated. This is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the second special figure game by the special symbol display device 4B is satisfied.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number so that the first special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the first start winning memory display area 5HL or the like. . The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in the second start winning memory display area 5HR or the like.

  In the present embodiment, as the stored storage information, a first start opening prize specifying command or a second starting opening prize specifying command for designating whether the start winning prize is given to the first starting prize opening or the second winning prize opening is designated. In addition to transmission, a first reserved memory number notification command and a second reserved memory number notification command for designating the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are transmitted. It should be noted that when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second one) indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory count decreases, the reserved memory count addition designation command (the second reserved figure count designation command) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory count or the second special figure reserved memory count has decreased. 1 reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted.

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

  The command C4XXH and the command C6XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result designation command) indicating the contents of the determination result at the time of winning. Of these, the command C4XXH is a symbol designating command indicating the determination result of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, and the determination result of the big hit type as the winning determination result. is there. The command C6XXH is a variation category command that indicates a determination result of a variation category (also referred to as “variation pattern type”) as a winning determination result. The variation category is a name when the variation patterns of decorative symbols are classified (aggregated) by type. In other words, the variation category is a group name of each group including a variation pattern of one or more decorative symbols categorized into a common group.

  In the present embodiment, in the winning random number determination process (see FIG. 15A), the variable display result is determined as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result when the start winning is generated. Whether or not “small hit” is determined. If “big hit” is determined, the big hit type is determined based on the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the variation category The variation category (variation pattern type) is determined based on the random number value MR3 for determination. Then, a value corresponding to the determination result is set in the EXT data of the symbol designating command and the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 can recognize whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the value set in the symbol designation command and the big hit type, The variable category can be recognized based on the value set in the category command.

  The effect control commands such as the change pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are used when the effect control CPU 120 controls one or more effect devices (image display device 5, speaker 8, lamp 9, etc.). . Hereinafter, an effect control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5 is a display control command, an effect control command used for controlling audio output from the speaker 8 is an audio control command, and a light emission operation of the lamp 9 ( The effect control command used for controlling the lighting operation, blinking operation, and extinguishing operation is also referred to as a lamp control command. Note that, among the effect control commands, there may be a display control command, a voice control command, and a lamp control command.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numerical data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 for performing the processing and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

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

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation category, The numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the display result and the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR5. For example, the CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted.

  Next, the decorative pattern variation pattern will be described. Hereinafter, the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” is referred to as “losing variation pattern”. The loss variation pattern includes a “non-reach variation pattern” (“non-reach loss variation pattern”, “non-reach” corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “non-reach” among the cases where the variable display result is “loss” (Also referred to as “(loss) variation pattern”) ”or“ reach variation pattern ”(“ reach loss variation pattern ”) corresponding to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is“ reach ”among the cases where the variable display result is“ losing ”. Also referred to as).

  A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a “hit variation pattern”. The hit variation pattern includes a “big hit variation pattern” corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit”. In addition to the “big hit fluctuation pattern” corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit”, the “small hit fluctuation pattern” corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” A plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each of the jackpot types may be prepared as patterns.

  Non-reach variation patterns are prepared for multiple variation patterns with different variation times, corresponding to time-short control executed when the total number of reserved memories is large, or when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state or the short-time state. Good. As a result, by selecting one of the variation patterns according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state, it is possible to control to shorten the variation time according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state.

  For variation patterns including a reach effect such as a big hit variation pattern and a reach variation pattern, a variation pattern corresponding to the reach mode of each reach effect is prepared. Note that the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of normal reach is executed is referred to as “normal reach fluctuation pattern”, and the fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach is executed is referred to as “super reach fluctuation pattern”.

  FIG. 5 shows a specific example of the variation category and the variation pattern in the present embodiment. In FIG. 5, the variation category “PA1” is a shortened / non-reach (loss) variation category. The variation pattern “PA1-1” belongs to the variation category “PA1”. The fluctuation category “PA2” is a non-reach (losing) fluctuation category. Variation patterns “PA2-1” to “PA2-3” belong to the variation category “PA2”. The fluctuation category “PA3” is a normal reach (losing) fluctuation category. The variation categories “PA3-1” and “PA3-2” belong to the variation category “PA3”. The fluctuation category “PA4” is a super reach α (losing) fluctuation category. Variation patterns “PA4-1” to “PA4-4” belong to the variation category “PA4”. The fluctuation category “PA5” is a super reach β (losing) fluctuation category. The variation patterns “PA5-1” to “PA5-4” belong to the variation category “PA5”. The fluctuation category “PB3” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation category. The variation patterns “PB3-1” and “PB3-2” belong to the variation category “PB3”. The fluctuation category “PB4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation category. Variation patterns “PB4-1” to “PB4-4” belong to the variation category “PB4”. The fluctuation category “PB5” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation category. The variation patterns “PB5-1” to “PB5-4” belong to the variation category “PB5”.

  The variation pattern “PA2-1” belonging to the variation category “PA2” is a non-reach (loss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length as non-reach (loss). The variation pattern “PA2-2” is a non-reach variation pattern in which a slip effect is executed. Note that the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-2” is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1” because the slip effect is executed. The same applies to other fluctuation patterns in which a slip effect is executed. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PA2-3” is a non-reach (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. Note that the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-3” is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA2-1” because the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed. The same applies to other variation patterns in which pseudo continuous variation (effect) is executed. The variation pattern “PA1-1” belonging to the variation category “PA1” is a non-reach variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is shorter than the variation pattern “PA2-1”.

The variation pattern “PA3-1” belonging to the variation category “PA3” is a normal reach (loss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length as a normal reach (loss). Further, the fluctuation pattern “PA3-2” is a normal reach (lost) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once.
The variation pattern “PA4-1” belonging to the variation category “PA4” is a super reach α (lost) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length as the super reach α (lost). The fluctuation pattern “PA4-2” is a super reach α (lost) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. Note that the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA4-2” is longer than the special figure fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern “PA4-1” because the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. The same applies to other variation patterns in which pseudo-continuous variation (effect) is executed as a gas.
The fluctuation pattern “PA4-3” is a super reach α (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (production) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PA4-4” is a super reach α (lost) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  The variation pattern “PA5-1” belonging to the variation category “PA5” is a super reach β (loss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length as the super reach β (loss). The fluctuation pattern “PA5-2” is a super reach β (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. The fluctuation pattern “PA5-3” is a super reach β (losing) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PA5-4” is a super reach β (loss) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

The fluctuation pattern “PB3-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB3” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as a normal reach (big hit). Further, the fluctuation pattern “PB3-2” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once.
The fluctuation pattern “PB4-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as the super reach α (big hit). The fluctuation pattern “PB4-2” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-3” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  The fluctuation pattern “PB5-1” belonging to the fluctuation category “PB5” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the special figure fluctuation time is a normal length as super reach β (big hit). The fluctuation pattern “PB5-2” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo-continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed as a gas. The fluctuation pattern “PB5-3” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. Further, the fluctuation pattern “PB5-4” is a super reach β (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  In FIG. 5, description of the variation pattern when the big hit type of the big hit variation pattern is abrupt is omitted, but the loss variation pattern (non-reach variation pattern, reach loss variation pattern) described in FIG. This is the same as the big hit variation pattern (except when the big hit type is abrupt). Further, a small hit variation pattern may be prepared. In this case, it is the same as the loss variation pattern (non-reach variation pattern, reach loss variation pattern) or jackpot variation pattern (except when the jackpot type is abrupt) explained in FIG.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. In addition, the ROM 101 includes data (for example, information for specifying the contents of the control command) constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, Data constituting a table as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, as the special figure display result decision table, a first special figure display result decision table 130A shown in FIG. 6A and a second special figure display result decision table 130B shown in FIG. Prepared in advance. In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result in the first special figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure) by the first special symbol display device 4A is derived and displayed. It is a table that was previously referred to determine whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable display result as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result in the second special figure game (special game using the second special figure) by the second special symbol display device 4B is derived and displayed. It is a table that was previously referred to determine whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable display result as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result.

  In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a special figure display is made depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state (low accuracy state), or a probability variation state (high accuracy state). A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the result is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit” and “losing”. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state, a short time state (low probability state), or a probability variation state (high probability state), the special figure display result determination table 130B A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the numerical value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). More decision values are assigned to the “big hit” special figure display result. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is “big hit” compared to the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). If the state is controlled, the probability of being determined increases.

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a predetermined range of determination values (for example, values in the range of “30000” to “30350”) are assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. May be. In this case, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value may not be assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. With such a setting, since the “special hit” is not achieved in the second special figure game, for example, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B such as a short-time state (low-accuracy base state) or a probability variation state (high-accuracy high-base state) is formed. In a gaming state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second starting prize opening, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a “small hit” that makes it difficult to obtain a prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in game entertainment due to the extended game. .

  In addition, in the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, when assigning a predetermined range of determination values to the “small hit” special figure display result, the second special figure display result determination table 130B, With the one special figure display result decision table 130A, different predetermined range of decision values may be assigned to the “small hit” special figure display result. For example, in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a smaller determination value than the first special figure display result determination table 130A may be assigned to the “small hit” special figure display result. Accordingly, it is possible to avoid frequent occurrence of “small hits” in a gaming state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Or you may make it determine a special figure display result with reference to a common special figure display result determination table with a 1st special figure game and a 2nd special figure game.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. This is a table to be referred to. In the big hit type determination table 131, the first special symbol game (special game using the first special symbol) by the first special symbol display device 4A is executed, or the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Depending on whether or not (special game using the second special figure) is executed, the numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, “surprising change” Are assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131, when the first special figure game is executed, that is, when the special figure to be changed (also referred to as a fluctuation special figure) is the first special figure, a predetermined range of determination values ( When the second special figure game is executed while the variable special figure is the second special figure, the value in the range of “82” to “99” is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”. No decision value is assigned to the jackpot type of “Accuracy”. With such a setting, the game is not “accurate” in the second special figure game, so that it is possible to obtain a prize ball in a game state in which the game ball easily enters the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable prize-winning ball device 6B. It is possible to avoid the occurrence of difficult “probability” and to prevent a decrease in gaming interests due to the extended game.

  It should be noted that the determined values in different predetermined ranges may be assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure and when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure. . For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller decision value may be assigned to the “surprise” big hit type than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. Thereby, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of “probability” in a gaming state in which a game ball easily enters the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to common table data in the case where the variation special chart is the first special chart and the second special chart.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a variation category determination table that is referred to in order to determine the variation category as one of a plurality of types. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation category determination tables having different types of variation categories that can be determined in the variation category determination table and different determination ratios. In the variation category determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR3 for determining the variation category is assigned to each variation category. That is, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation category determination tables having different determined values (for example, the range and number of determined values) assigned to at least one variation category among a plurality of types of variation categories. Yes. Instead of a plurality of variation category determination tables, one large variation category determination table including information on all the variation category determination tables may be stored in the ROM 101.

  Further, the ROM 101 stores a variation pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types. Specifically, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation pattern determination tables having different types of variation patterns that can be determined in the variation pattern determination table, different determination ratios, and the like. In the variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the variation pattern determination random value MR5 is assigned to each variation pattern. That is, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of variation pattern determination tables having different determination values (for example, a range or number of determination values) assigned to at least one variation pattern among a plurality of types of variation patterns. Yes. Note that one large variation pattern determination table including information of each variation pattern determination table may be stored in the ROM 101 instead of the plurality of variation pattern determination tables.

  The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the backup power supply cannot be supplied because the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged). The In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data (for example, a special figure) Process flags). Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  In such a RAM 102, for example, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 8 is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 8 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure storage unit 151A is a special game (not yet started) even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the first starting winning is generated. Hold data (first special figure hold information) of the first special figure game) by the first special symbol display device 4A is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates a reservation number with a winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and a random number is generated by the CPU 103 based on the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 and the like are stored as the hold data (first special figure hold information) until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B is a special game that has not yet started, although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a second start winning has occurred. Hold data (second special figure hold information) of (second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates a holding number with a winning order (game ball detection order) to the second start winning opening, and makes a random number by the CPU 103 based on the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 extracted from the circuit 104 and the like are stored as the hold data (second special figure hold information) until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

  The first special symbol game hold data (first special figure hold information based on the establishment of the first start condition) by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The hold data (second special figure hold information based on the establishment of the second start winning prize) may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit.

  The general-purpose hold storage unit 151C stores on-hold data related to a general-purpose game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display device 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. Information). For example, the universal figure storage unit 151C determines the common figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls in association with the reservation numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed the passing gate 41. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR4 is stored as hold data (ordinary hold information) until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”).

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

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

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores the first reserved memory number count value and the second special figure reserved memory number, which are stored values of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first special figure reserved memory number. The second reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter for counting, the total reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number, etc. Remembered.

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

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for receiving various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

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

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  A wiring for transmitting an information signal (video signal) indicating an effect image for the image display device 5 and an information signal (effect sound signal) indicating a command for the audio control board 13 are transmitted to the effect control board 12. Wiring, wiring for transmitting an information signal (electric decoration signal) indicating a command to the lamp control board 14 are connected. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that the user's operation action has been detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

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

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 121 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings.

  For example, the ROM 121 stores a hold display mode determination table that is referred to in order to determine the display mode of the first hold display displayed in the first start winning prize storage display area 5HL to be one of a plurality of types. Yes. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of hold display mode determination tables that are different from each other in types of display modes that can be determined in the hold display mode determination table. In the hold display mode determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number MR6 (not shown) for determining the display mode of the first hold display is assigned to each display mode of the first hold display. . Instead of a plurality of hold display mode determination tables, one large hold display mode determination table including information of all the hold display mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  In addition, for example, the ROM 121 stores a hold display mode determination table that is referred to in order to determine the display mode of the second hold display displayed in the second start winning prize storage display area 5HR to any one of a plurality of types. Has been. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of hold display mode determination tables that are different from each other in types of display modes that can be determined in the hold display mode determination table. In the hold display mode determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number MR6 (not shown) for determining the display mode of the second hold display is assigned to each display mode of the second hold display. . Instead of a plurality of hold display mode determination tables, one large hold display mode determination table including information of all the hold display mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  In addition, for example, in the ROM 121, the display mode of the first hold display determined with reference to any one of the multiple hold display mode determination tables stored in the ROM 121 is set as a specific game state advantageous to the player. Display in a display mode with a high expectation level (the display mode of the first hold display is changed to a display mode with a high expectation level) and the display mode of the first hold display in a display mode with a high expectation level step by step In the case of changing, a change pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine the display mode of the first hold display for each stage and the timed change pattern to be changed for each display mode is stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of change pattern determination tables that are different from each other in types of display modes that can be determined in the change pattern determination table, a plurality of timings, determination ratios, and the like. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random value MR8 (not shown) for determining the change pattern of the first hold display is assigned to the change pattern determination table. Instead of the plurality of change pattern determination tables, one large change pattern determination table including information on all the change pattern determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  For example, in the ROM 121, the display mode of the second hold display determined with reference to any of the multiple hold display mode determination tables stored in the ROM 121 is set as a specific game state advantageous to the player. The display mode with a high expectation level is displayed (the display mode of the second hold display is changed to a display mode with a high expectation level), and the display mode of the second hold display is gradually changed to a display mode with a high expectation level. In the case of changing, a change pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine the display mode of the first hold display for each stage and the timed change pattern to be changed for each display mode may be stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 may store a plurality of change pattern determination tables that are different from each other in types of display modes that can be determined in the change pattern determination table, a plurality of timings, and a determination ratio thereof. In this case, the change pattern determination table only needs to be assigned a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number MR8 (not shown) for determining the change pattern of the second reserved display. Instead of the plurality of change pattern determination tables, one large change pattern determination table including information on all the change pattern determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  In addition, the ROM 121 stores a first hold display effect execution presence / absence determination table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not a first hold display effect (also referred to as an action effect) is executed. Specifically, in the first hold display effect execution presence / absence determination table, a random value MR7 (not shown) for determining whether or not the first hold display effect is executed, respectively, when the first hold display effect is not executed and executed. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with is assigned. In the present embodiment, the first hold display effect is to change the display mode of the first hold display displayed in the first start prize storage display area 5HL to the notice mode (the first hold in the display mode with high expectation). This is a pre-reading notice effect. There are a plurality of types of first hold display effects, and a character or the like acts on the first hold display in the display area of the image display device 5 to change the display mode of the first hold display (highly expected display). There is an effect that displays the first hold display in a manner. In the first hold display effect, there may also be a first hold display gaze effect in which a character or the like acts on the first hold display in the display area of the image display device 5 but does not change the display mode of the first hold display. .

  In addition, the ROM 121 stores a second hold display effect execution presence determination table that is referred to for determining whether or not to execute a second hold display effect (also referred to as an effect effect). Specifically, the second hold display effect execution presence / absence determination table includes a random number MR7 (not shown) for determining whether or not the second hold display effect is to be executed, when the second hold display effect is not executed and when it is executed. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with is assigned. In the present embodiment, the second hold display effect is to change the display mode of the second hold display displayed in the second start prize storage display area 5HR to the notice mode (the second hold in the display mode with high expectation). This is a pre-reading notice effect. There are a plurality of types of second hold display effects. When the second hold display displayed in the second start winning memory display area 5HR is shifted or when the game ball is won at the start winning opening, 2 When the second hold display is additionally displayed in the start winning memory display area 5HR, the display mode of the second hold display is changed (a second hold display different from the default color is displayed in a display mode with high expectation). There are also productions. In the effect, a character or the like acts on the second hold display in the display area of the image display device 5 to change the display mode of the second hold display (the second hold display is displayed in a display mode with high expectation). There may also be a gasse effect in which the character or the like acts on the second hold display in the display area of the effect or the image display device 5 but does not change the display mode of the second hold display.

Further, the ROM 121 stores a specific effect execution presence / absence determination table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not a specific effect is executed. Specifically, in the specific effect execution presence / absence determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with a random number MR9 (not shown) for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect, without execution of the specific effect and with execution. Is assigned. In the present embodiment, the specific effect is a pre-reading notice effect that displays the background image in the display area of the image display device 5 with a special background different from the normal background when the first hold display effect is executed. Note that there are a plurality of types of specific effects, and a special background different from the normal background in the display area of the image display device 5, for example, other than the hold display in the start winning memory display area 5H (for example, the decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R, etc.) are invisible or difficult to see.
In the present embodiment, the specific effect shows an example in which the background in the display area of the image display device 5 is displayed as a special background different from the normal background, but the background in the display area of the image display device 5 remains the normal background. In the display area of the image display device 5, by making the display other than the hold display in the start prize storage display area 5H semi-transparent, the display other than the hold display in the start prize storage display area 5H becomes invisible or difficult to see. May be.
The specific effect may be executed in the second hold display effect in the same manner as when the first hold display effect is executed.

The ROM 121 may store a main notice effect pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine an effect pattern (effect mode) of the main notice effect as one of a plurality of types. In this case, specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of main notice effect pattern determination tables that are different from each other in the types of main notice effect patterns that can be determined in the main notice effect pattern determination table. In the main notice effect pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random value MR10 (not shown) for determining the main notice effect pattern is assigned to each main notice effect pattern. Good.
Instead of a plurality of main notice effect pattern determination tables, one large main notice effect pattern determination table including information on all main notice effect pattern determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  The ROM 121 includes a digestion display area (digestion display area, current digestion hold display area, current digestion hold display area, active hold display area, active hold display area, active display area, active display area, and current display. Referenced to determine the display mode of the digestion display (also referred to as active display, current digestion display, active hold, etc.) displayed in the area, digestion display section, etc.) The digestion display mode determination table (also referred to as “digestion display mode determination table”) may be stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of display mode determination tables for display during digestion that are different from each other in the types of display modes for display during digestion and the respective determination ratios that can be determined in the display mode determination table for digestion. It is sufficient that a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with a random number MR12 (not shown) for determining the display mode of digestion display is assigned to each display mode of digestion display. In other words, the ROM 121 has a plurality of digestion display modes different from each other in the determined values (for example, the range and the number of determined values) assigned to at least one display mode among a plurality of types of digestion display modes. It is sufficient that the determination table is stored. Instead of a plurality of digestion display mode determination tables, one large digestion display mode determination table including information on all digestion display mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  In addition, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 to control effect operations performed by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the effect model). Data to be stored is stored. By setting the effect control pattern, various variable display operations such as decorative symbols, notice effects (including pre-read notice effects), and the like are realized.

  The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the effect control pattern is a decoration corresponding to a plurality of types of variation patterns, in the period from when the variation of the special symbol is started in the special game until the finalized special symbol that is the special graphic display result is derived and displayed. Design operations such as variable display operation of symbols, reach production, re-lottery production, etc., or various production operations that do not involve variable display of decorative symbols (for example, display mode of the first hold display in the first start winning memory display area 5HL) Data indicating the control contents of various effect operations, such as a first hold display effect for the first hold display effect, a second hold display effect for the display mode of the second hold display in the second start winning memory display area 5HR, a specific effect, etc.) It is configured.

  FIG. 9A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. The effect control pattern is composed of control data for controlling various effect operations such as an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is only necessary to set the contents of various effects control, the timing of switching the effects control, and the like. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 120. ) And a determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer 120 when a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11. Data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The audio control data includes data indicating an audio output mode from the speaker 8 such as data indicating an output mode of a production sound or the like interlocked with a variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the audio control data is data that specifies an audio output operation from the speaker 8. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating the light emission operation mode of the lamp 9 (light emitter). That is, the lamp control data is data that designates the light emission operation (lighting operation, blinking operation, and extinguishing operation) of the lamp 9. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating the period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the operation button 30 is detected effectively, the control content of the rendering operation when it is detected effectively, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that designates an effect operation corresponding to an operation on the operation unit. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  FIG. 9B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the production control process timer value matches any of the production control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the production control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speaker 8 in a mode specified by the voice control data, and control is performed to cause the lamp 9 to emit light in a mode specified by the lamp control data, and an operation specified by the operation detection control data. In the effective period, control for receiving the operation on the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B and determining the production content is performed. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The effect operation shown in FIG. 9B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative design to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design An effect control pattern for executing an effect operation corresponding to a part of the period (for example, a period of executing the notice effect) may be provided. Alternatively, in order to execute the presentation operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than the variable display of the decorative symbols (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the jackpot gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state, etc.) The effect control pattern may be provided.

  When setting the production control pattern, the pattern data constituting the relevant production control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the pattern data constituting the relevant production control pattern may be stored. The storage address in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the stored data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer determination values. If the production control process timer value matches, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data is performed. Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect devices (image display device 5, speaker 8, lamp 9, and the like) according to the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. The control of the movable member provided in the production model is advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control content of the rendering operation in the rendering device and specify the execution of the rendering control. Control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured.

  A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that receives a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like develops the image data indicated by the command by reading it from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. .

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, for example, an effect control data holding area as shown in FIG. 190 is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 10A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

  In the effect control flag setting unit 191, for example, a plurality of states whose states can be updated according to an effect operation state such as an effect image display state on the screen of the image display device 5, an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. Types of flags are provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the first start winning reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 10B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. In the first start winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area (buffer number “0” (not shown)) corresponding to the variable display and a storage corresponding to the maximum value of the total number of reserved storage (eg, “4”) are stored. Regions (regions corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) are provided. When there is a start winning at the first start winning opening, a start opening winning designation command (first starting slot winning designation command), a symbol designation command, a variable category command, a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command) ) Are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The first start winning reception command buffer 194A has a storage area so that among these commands, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a first reserved memory number notification command can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the time of the first start prize from the head in the empty area of the first start prize reception command buffer 194A. At the time of the first start winning, command transmission is performed in the order of the first start opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the first reserved memory number notification command. Accordingly, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 10B, the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, the fluctuation are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. The category command and the first pending storage number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 10B, the command is stored in the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “3”.

  The command stored in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B is the buffer number “1” every time variable symbol display is started in synchronization with the first special figure game. The command corresponding to is deleted and shifted to the buffer number “0” corresponding to the variable display, and the subsequent commands are shifted while maintaining the buffer number (the winning order of the commands). Specifically, when variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the first special figure game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the first start opening prize designation command is displayed. One stored command (one set) is deleted, and the command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the smallest deleted buffer number is set to buffer number “0” which is the area corresponding to the variable display. Corresponding to a buffer number larger than the buffer number of the command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the deleted first start opening winning designation command The commands stored in the area (commands associated with the first start opening winning designation command) are displayed in the winning order (buffer number size ) Is shifted while maintaining the.

  For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 10B, when the variable display of decorative symbols is started in synchronization with the first special figure game, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “1” is deleted. The command stored in the area corresponding to the deleted buffer number “1” is shifted to the buffer number “0”, which is the area corresponding to the variable display, and stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2”. Command is shifted to the buffer number “1”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “3” is shifted to the buffer number “2”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, data configuring the second start winning reception command buffer 194B as shown in FIG. In the second start winning reception command buffer 194B, a storage area corresponding to the variable display (buffer number “0” (not shown)) and a storage corresponding to the maximum value of the total number of reserved storage (for example, “4”). Regions (regions corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”) are provided. When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening, a start opening winning specifying command (second starting opening winning specifying command), a symbol specifying command, a variable category command, a reserved memory number notification command (second reserved memory number notifying command) ) Are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. In the second start winning reception command buffer 194B, a storage area is secured so that among these commands, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a pending storage count notification command can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the second start winning prize from the head in the empty area of the second start winning reception command buffer 194B. At the time of the second start winning, command transmission is performed in the order of the second start opening winning designation command, the symbol designation command, the variation category command, and the reserved storage number notification command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 10C, the second start opening winning designation command and the symbol designation command are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4”. The variable category command and the pending storage number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 10C, the commands are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “2”.

  The command stored in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 10 (C) is stored in the buffer number “1” every time the decorative symbol variable display is started in synchronization with the second special game. The corresponding command is deleted and shifted to the buffer number “0” corresponding to the variable display, and the subsequent commands are shifted while maintaining the buffer number (the winning order of the commands). Specifically, when variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the second special figure game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the second start opening prize designation command is displayed. One stored command (one set) is deleted, and the command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the smallest deleted buffer number is set to buffer number “0” which is the area corresponding to the variable display. Corresponding to a buffer number larger than the buffer number of the command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the second start opening winning designation command shifted and deleted The commands stored in the area (commands associated with the second start opening winning designation command) are displayed in the winning order (buffer number size ) Is shifted while maintaining the.

  For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 10C, when variable display of decorative symbols is started in synchronization with the second special figure game, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “1” is deleted. The command stored in the area corresponding to the deleted buffer number “1” is shifted to the buffer number “0”, which is the area corresponding to the variable display, and stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2”. Command is shifted to buffer number “1”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, data constituting the first prefetch notice buffer 194C as shown in FIG. 10D is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The first prefetch notice buffer 194C has a storage area corresponding to the variable display (buffer number “0” (not shown)) and a storage area corresponding to each data constituting the first start winning reception command buffer 194A. (Area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”). That is, in the first prefetch notice buffer 194C, the contents of the decision concerning the prefetch notice effects relating to the respective hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 and the like are buffer number “0” and buffer numbers “1” to “4”. Is stored in association with "." When the hold data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. 10B due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc. In the first prefetch notice buffer 194C, the contents associated with the buffer number are also deleted. Further, due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc., the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. When shifted to a number, the contents associated with the buffer number in the first prefetch notice buffer 194C are also shifted to the other buffer number.

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the second prefetch notice buffer 194D as shown in FIG. 10E is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The second prefetch notice buffer 194D includes a storage area corresponding to the variable display (buffer number “0” (not shown)) and a storage area corresponding to each data constituting the second start winning reception command buffer 194B. (Area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “4”). That is, in the second prefetch notice buffer 194D, the contents of the prefetch notice effects relating to the respective hold information decided by the effect control CPU 120 and the like are buffer number “0” and buffer numbers “1” to “4”. Is stored in association with "." When the hold data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B of FIG. In the second prefetch notice buffer 194D, the contents associated with the buffer number are also deleted. Further, due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc., the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B of FIG. When the number is shifted to a number, the contents associated with the buffer number in the second prefetch notice buffer 194D are also shifted to the other buffer number.

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

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

  Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, thereby moving the normal symbol variable display and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, in response to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, effect control After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing the state to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S15 shown in FIG. 11 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 12 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process in the special symbol process shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first detects a detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is ON (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number (the first special figure game holding number) is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, the upper limit storing number). (4)) is determined (step S202). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S207).

  When the first start opening switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), After executing the process of step S209, the second start port switch 22B is based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It is determined whether or not is on (step S203). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (step S203; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number (the second special figure game holding number) is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, the upper limit memory number). (4)) is determined (step S204). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special figure holding storage number is not the upper limit value in step S204 (step S204; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” ( Step S210).

  After executing the process of step S207, the start winning time process (FIG. 14) is executed (step S208), the stored value of the start port buffer is “0 (initialized)” (step S209), and the process of step S203 is performed. Proceed to After executing the process of step S210, the start winning time process (FIG. 14) is executed (step S211), the stored value of the start port buffer is “0 (initialized)” (step S212), and the start winning determination process is performed. Exit. Thereby, even if it is a case where the start winning of a game ball is detected at the same time in the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B, the processing based on each detection can be completed.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in steps S208 and S211 in FIG.

  As the start winning process (steps S208 and S211), the CPU 103 updates the special figure holding storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value, which is the stored value of the start port buffer, by one (step S215 in FIG. 14). . For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase by 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition is satisfied. Following the process of step S215, the total number of reserved storage is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S216). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to add one.

  After executing the process of step S216, the CPU 103 determines the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the jackpot type determination from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category are extracted (step S217). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit 151 corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S218). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in the second special figure storage unit 151B.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S218, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (step S219). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to transmit a first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. The start opening winning designation command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 11 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  Following the process of step S219, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S220). Thereafter, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. For this purpose (step S221). The reserved memory number notification command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. Is transmitted.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S220 of FIG. 14 as the winning random number determination process.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first identifies the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (step S401). In the process of step S401, the CPU 103 confirms whether or not it is a big hit gaming state, and checks the state of the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag by checking the state of the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. The current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as whether it is in a highly accurate high base state, a highly accurate low base state, a low accurate high base state, or a low accurate low base state Is identified. Specifically, the CPU 103 identifies the big hit gaming state when the big hit flag is on, and identifies that the big hit flag is not the big hit gaming state when the big hit flag is not on (when it is off). In the process of step S401, the CPU 103 determines whether the state is the high base state or the low base state by checking the state of the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Specifically, the CPU 103 identifies the high base state when the probability variation flag is in the on state, and identifies the low base state when the probability variation flag is not in the on state (when the probability variation flag is in the off state). Further, in the process of step S401, the CPU 103 identifies whether the state is the high-predicted state or the low-predicted state by confirming the state of the short time flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Specifically, the CPU 103 identifies the high-accuracy state when the time-shortening flag is on, and identifies the low-accuracy state when the time-shortening flag is not on (when it is off).

  Following the processing of step S401, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current state is a big hit gaming state (step S402). That is, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the game state is a big hit gaming state in the process of step S401. When it is determined in step S402 that the game state is not the big hit game state (step S402; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current state is the high base state (step S403). That is, it is determined whether or not the high base state is specified in the process of step S401.

  If it is determined in step S402 that the game state is a big hit game state (step S402; YES), or if it is determined in step S403 that the base state is a high base state (step S403; YES), the CPU 103 sets the start port buffer value. Is determined to be “2” (step S404). That is, it is determined whether or not it is the second start prize (start prize where the variation special chart is the second special figure). If it is determined in step S404 that the starting port buffer value is not “2” (step S404; NO), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S403 that it is not in the high base state (step S403 (NO)), or when it is determined in step S404 that the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S404 (YES)), The CPU 103 sets (selects) a special figure display result determination table corresponding to the current gaming state (step S405). Specifically, when the CPU 103 is not in the high base state (step S403 (NO)), the low-accuracy low base table data (“8000” to “8189”) is displayed from the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. When the table data assigned to the special figure display result whose range value is “big hit” is set and is in the high base state (step S403 (YES), step S404 (YES)), the display result shown in FIG. From the decision table 130, the table data assigned to the special figure display result with the value in the range of “8000” to “8818” being “big hit” is set for the high-accuracy base (probability variation state). Different display result determination tables for the first special figure and the second special figure (first special figure display result determination table, second special figure display result determination table) When the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table is used, and when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result is used. A decision table may be used.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S405, the CPU 103 determines that the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S217 of the start winning process shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not there is (step S406). For example, the CPU 103 compares the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 with each determination value assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the special figure display result determination table data set in step S405. Then, it is determined whether there is a determination value that matches the numerical data indicating the random value MR1. Alternatively, the CPU 103 determines the minimum value (lower limit value) of the determination value assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 and the special figure display result determination table data set in step S405. ) And the maximum value (upper limit value) may be compared to determine whether the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 is within the range of the minimum value and the maximum value of the determination value.

  If it is determined in step S406 that it is within the big hit determination range (step S406; YES), the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type extracted in step S217 of the start winning process shown in FIG. The big hit type is determined based on the numerical data (step S407). Specifically, first, the CPU 103 determines the fluctuation special figure (“first special figure” corresponding to the start opening buffer value “1” or “ The big hit type determination table corresponding to the second special figure ") is set (selected). Specifically, the CPU 103 sets table data corresponding to the fluctuation special map from the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. Subsequently, for example, the CPU 103 compares the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type with the determination value of each big hit type in the big hit type determining table data set in accordance with the fluctuation special figure. Thus, the jackpot type that matches the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 may be determined.

  Subsequent to the process of step S407, the CPU 103 performs a setting for transmitting a symbol designation command corresponding to the determination result of the process of step S407 to the effect control board 12 (step S408). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S406 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S406; NO), a setting for transmitting a symbol designation command corresponding to the loss to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S406). S409). The symbol designating command set in this way is produced from the main board 11 by, for example, executing the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interruption process shown in FIG. 11 after the special symbol process process is completed. It is transmitted to the control board 12.

  After executing the process of step S408 or the process of step S409, the variation category corresponding to the random value MR3 is determined (step S412). That is, it is determined as one of a plurality of types shown in FIG. In the process of step S412, the CPU 103 determines a plurality of variable category determination tables stored in the ROM 101 (a plurality of types of variable category determinations that are different from each other, such as the types of variable categories that can be determined in the variable category determination table and their determination ratios). One of the variation category determination tables to be set as the use table is selected from among the tables.

  Specifically, the CPU 103 displays a special figure display result (for example, the determination result of step S403 or step S404), a reserved memory number (for example, a first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154). One of the variable category determination tables to be set as the use table is selected based on the stored value such as the first reserved memory number count value). Subsequently, the CPU 103 converts the variable category determination table set as the use table and numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the variable category extracted from the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. Based on the plurality of types of variation categories, one of the variation categories is determined.

FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a selection example of the variation category determination table.
FIG. 16 shows a selection example in which any setting is selected from the four types (setting “C-TBL1” to setting “C-TBL4”) of FIG. 17A to FIG. This is a selection example in which any one of the variation category determination tables is selected from the four types of variation category determination tables. Specifically, depending on whether the special figure display result is “losing” or “big hit” and the number of reserved storages, the four types of variable category determination tables shown in FIGS. Which variation category determination table is selected from among them.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a variation category determination table. The configuration example of this variation category determination table is four types of variation category tables that are referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of variation categories.

  FIG. 17A is a configuration example of a variation category determination table (denoted as “C-TBL1” in the figure) using a certain variation category determination table among the above four types. FIG. 17B is a configuration example of a variation category determination table based on another variation category determination table (denoted as “C-TBL2” in the figure). FIG. 17C is a configuration example of a variation category determination table based on still another variation category determination table (denoted as “C-TBL3” in the figure). FIG. 17D is a configuration example of a variation category determination table by another variation category determination table (denoted as “C-TBL4” in the figure). For simplification of explanation, the variation category determination table in which the determination ratio is set as shown in FIG. 17A may be simply referred to as the variation category determination table in FIG. The same applies to FIGS. 17B to 17D and other determination tables such as a variation pattern determination table.

  FIG. 17A shows a variation category determination table “C-TBL1” (a variation category determination table “C-TBL2” in FIG. 17B), a variation category determination table “C-TBL3” in FIG. In the variation category determination table “C-TBL4” in (D), numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation category are assigned to a plurality of types of variation categories.

  In the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” in FIG. 17A, 0 out of 100 determination values of the random value MR3 (values in the range of “0” to “99”) are the variation categories. 70 (values in the range from “0” to “69”) are assigned to the variable category “PA2” and 27 (values in the range from “70” to “96”) are assigned to the “PA1”. Assigned to “PA3”, two (values in the range of “97” to “98”) are assigned to the variation category “PA4”, and one (value “99”) is assigned to the variation category “PA5”. Yes. That is, in the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” in FIG. 17A, the variation category “PA1” is 0% (0 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA2” is 70% (70 ÷ 100), The variation category “PA3” is determined at a rate of 27% (27 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA4” is 2% (2 ÷ 100), and the variation category “PA5” is determined at a rate of 1% (1 ÷ 100).

  In the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL2” in FIG. 17B, four (“0”) out of 100 determination values (values in the range of “0” to “99”) of the random value MR3. ”To“ 3 ”) is assigned to the variation category“ PA1 ”, 85 (values in the range of“ 4 ”to“ 88 ”) are assigned to the variation category“ PA2 ”, and 8 (“ 89 ” ”To“ 96 ”) is assigned to the fluctuation category“ PA3 ”, two (values in the range of“ 97 ”to“ 98 ”) are assigned to the fluctuation category“ PA4 ”, and one (value“ 99 ”) is assigned to the variable category“ PA5 ”. That is, in the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL2” in FIG. 17B, the variation category “PA1” is 4% (4 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA2” is 85% (85 ÷ 100), The variation category “PA3” is determined at a rate of 8% (8 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA4” is 2% (2 ÷ 100), and the variation category “PA5” is determined at a rate of 1% (1 ÷ 100).

  In the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” in FIG. 17C, 64 (“0”) out of 100 determined values (values in the range of “0” to “99”) of the random value MR3. ”To“ 63 ”) is assigned to the variation category“ PA1 ”, 25 (values in the range of“ 64 ”to“ 88 ”) are assigned to the variation category“ PA2 ”, and 8 (“ 89 ” ”To“ 96 ”) is assigned to the fluctuation category“ PA3 ”, two (values in the range of“ 97 ”to“ 98 ”) are assigned to the fluctuation category“ PA4 ”, and one (value“ 99 ”) is assigned to the variable category“ PA5 ”. That is, in the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” in FIG. 17C, the variation category “PA1” is 64% (64 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA2” is 25% (25 ÷ 100), The variation category “PA3” is determined at a rate of 8% (8 ÷ 100), the variation category “PA4” is 2% (2 ÷ 100), and the variation category “PA5” is determined at a rate of 1% (1 ÷ 100).

  In the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL4” in FIG. 17D, 20 (“0”) out of 100 determination values (values in the range of “0” to “99”) of the random value MR3. ”To“ 19 ”) is assigned to the fluctuation category“ PB3 ”, and 40 (values in the range of“ 20 ”to“ 59 ”) are assigned to the fluctuation category“ PB4 ”and 40 (“ 60 ” ”To“ 99 ”) is assigned to the fluctuation category“ PB5 ”. That is, in the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL4” in FIG. 17D, the variation category “PB3” is 20% (20 ÷ 100), the variation category “PB4” is 40% (40 ÷ 100), The variation category “PB5” is determined at a rate of 40% (40 ÷ 100).

  In the setting examples of FIGS. 17A to 17C, when the special figure display result is “losing”, when the number of reserved memories is large, compared to when the number of reserved memories is small, shortening / non-reach ( Loss) The determination rate of the variation category (variation category “PA1”) is increased. Specifically, the determination rate “64%” of the variation category “PA1” in the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” selected when the special figure display result is “losing” and the number of stored storages is “4”. > Determination ratio “4%” of the variation category “PA1” in the variation category determination table “C-TBL2” selected when the special figure display result is “losing” and the reserved storage number is “3” or “2” > The determination ratio “0%” of the variation category “PA1” in the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” selected when the special figure display result is “losing” and the number of stored storages is “1”.

  Also, in the setting examples of FIGS. 17A to 17C, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the fluctuation category ( The determination ratio of the variation category “PA4” or the variation category “PA5”) is made constant. Specifically, in any of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL2”, and the variation category determination table “C-TBL3”, the determination ratio “ 1% ”, and the decision rate“ 2% ”for the variable category“ PA4 ”.

  In the setting examples of FIG. 17A to FIG. 17C, any of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL2”, and the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” is used. Even so, there is a determined value of the random value MR3 corresponding to the same (common) variation category (the same variation category is determined). That is, if the determined value of the random value MR3 is a certain value, it is any of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL2”, and the variation category determination table “C-TBL3”. Also, the same variation category is determined. For example, when the determined value of the random number MR3 is “99”, any of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL2”, and the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” Also, the variation category “PA5” is determined.

  When the determined value of the random value MR3 is a value in the range of “97” to “98”, the variation category “PA4” is determined in any of the above-described variation category determination tables. Further, when the determined value of the random value MR3 is a value in the range of “89” to “96”, the variation category “PA3” is determined in any of the above-described variation category determination tables. When the determined value of the random value MR3 is a value in the range of “64” to “69”, the variation category “PA2” is determined in any of the above-described variation category determination tables.

  As a result, if the determined value of the random number MR3 is a certain value (a value in each of the above-described ranges), the reach, the super reach, the super reach α, and the super reach β are determined in advance. It can be easily determined. Accordingly, it is possible to notify them before the variable display corresponding to the start prize, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game. In the setting examples of FIGS. 17A to 17C, when the determined value of the random value MR3 is a value in the range of “0” to “69”, the variation category determination table “C-TBL1”, In either the variation category determination table “C-TBL2” or the variation category determination table “C-TBL3”, the variation category “PA1” or “PA2” is determined. As a result, it can be easily determined in advance that the fluctuation is not at least reachable.

  Then, according to the determination result (determination result) by the process of step S412, after setting for transmitting any of the variation category commands to the effect control board 12 (step S413), the random number value at the time of winning The determination process ends.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 selects any of the processes in steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, processing (predetermined processing) for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit” before the variable display result is derived and displayed is performed. . In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance. The special symbol normal process will be described later.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types shown in FIG. 5, a first variation start command (or a second variation start command), a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command. The transmission setting process for transmitting etc. is included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol special display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”. The setting of the variation pattern will be described later.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is the stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or incremented by one. The first special symbol game (special game using the first special symbol) by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol game (special game using the second special symbol) by the second special symbol display device 4B The elapsed time is measured by a common timer regardless of whether the game is a graphic game). Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. In this way, the special symbol variation process of step S112 only needs to be a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the definite special symbol resulting in the variable symbol variable display result is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result becomes “big hit”, etc. include. In this case, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. As an example, the big win type corresponding to “non-probability change” or “probability change” is set to “29 seconds” as the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened, and the upper prize is the upper limit number of times to execute the round. By setting the number of times of opening the mouth to “15 times”, it is only necessary to set the normal open big hit state. On the other hand, corresponding to the big hit type “surprise”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second”, and the number of opening of the big winning opening that becomes the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set. Is set to “15 times” to set the short-term open big hit state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring an elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, a number of game balls detected by the measured elapsed time and the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for setting to transmit a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, or the lamp 9. Various settings for starting the probability variation control and time-shortening control in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state, for example, processing for setting the probability variation flag and the time-shortening flag, processing for clearing the jackpot flag, etc. It is included. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. 12 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second special figure game is put on hold. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure hold storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), the second special figure hold storage unit 151B stores the hold corresponding to the hold number “1”. As data, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry in the unit 151B. (Step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). That is, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first special figure game is put on hold. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. That's fine.

  As described above, since the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure holding memory number is “0”, the first special figure game and the second special figure game are executed. When the figure game is put on hold, the second special figure game is executed with priority over the first special figure game. It should be noted that the second special figure game is not limited to being executed in preference to the first special figure game, and the game ball enters (passes through) the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening). ) And the special game (first special game, second special game) may be executed in the order in which the start prizes (first start prize, second start prize) are generated. In this case, it is only necessary to provide a table for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winnings are generated, and to determine which of the first special game and the second special game is to be executed from the stored data.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the storage corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151A is shifted upward by one entry. (Step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, as a use table for determining whether the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result, is “big hit” or “losing”. Similarly to the process of step S402 shown in FIG. 15, special figure display result determination table data is selected (step S239). That is, in the process of step S402, the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B is set in the use table according to the start port buffer value (“1” or “2”). In the process of step S239, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A is set in the use table, and the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”. In this case, the second special figure display result determination table 130B may be set in the usage table. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the decided values assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit” and “losing”. Then, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost” (step S240).

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (step S241; Yes), the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to an on state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer for variation is changed to “non-probability change”, “probability change”, “surprise change”. Depending on which of the determined values assigned to each jackpot type is matched, it is determined which of the jackpot types is a plurality of types (step S244).

  Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value that is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245), the determined jackpot type Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value may be “0”, “probable change” may be “1”, and “surprise” may be “2”.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; No), or after executing any of the processes in step S245, a result of a prior decision as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state, Sets a special special symbol corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type when the jackpot gaming state is set (step S248).

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . In step S235, when the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S250), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  In the variation pattern setting process of step S111, the CPU 103 determines the random value MR3 for determining the variation category and the variation pattern for determining the variation pattern from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. Numerical data indicating the random value MR5 is extracted.

  Note that, as described above, when there is a determination value of the random value MR3 corresponding to the same variation category in any of the variation category determination tables corresponding to the number of reserved memories, it corresponds to the same variation category. When the random number MR3 that matches the determination value is extracted at the time of winning a prize, the number of reserved memories is different between when the winning random number determination process (step S220) is executed and when the variation pattern setting process (step S111) is executed. Even if they are greatly different, the variation pattern setting process determines the same variation category as the winning random number determination process. For example, in the specific examples of the variable category determination tables “C-TBL1” to “C-TBL3” described above, if the random value MR3 extracted at the time of winning is, for example, “99”, the winning is won regardless of the number of reserved memories. The fluctuation category “PA5” is determined in both the random time value determination process and the fluctuation pattern setting process. Also, if the random number MR3 extracted at the time of winning is in the range of “97” to “98”, for example, the variation category “PA4” regardless of the number of reserved memories, both in the winning random number determination processing and the variation pattern setting processing. Is determined. In the process of step S261, it is preferable to determine the variation category using the variation category determination random value MR3 stored as the pending data. However, the CPU 103 newly determines the variation category determination random value MR3. The variation category may be determined by using the extracted random number MR3 for determining the variation category that has been extracted.

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 uses the newly extracted random number MR3 for determining the variation category to determine the variation category as in step S412. That is, as shown in FIG. 16, based on the special figure display result and the number of reserved storage, the variation category determination table to be used is selected from the plurality of variation category determination tables shown in FIG. The variation category is determined based on the table and the random value MR3 for determining the variation category. Subsequently, the CPU 103 selects any variation pattern determination table to be set as a use table from among a plurality of variation pattern determination tables stored in the ROM 101, based on the variation category that is the determination result. Subsequently, based on the variation pattern determination table set as the use table and the numerical data indicating the random number value MR5 for determining the variation pattern, the CPU 103 selects any variation pattern from among a plurality of types of variation patterns. To decide.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the determination ratio of the variation pattern. It is assumed that the ROM 101 stores eight types of variation pattern determination tables corresponding to the variation categories. FIG. 19A is an example of setting a variation pattern determination ratio based on a variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA1 (shortening / non-reach loss)” among the above eight types. FIG. 19B is a setting example of the variation pattern determination ratio based on the variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA2 (non-reach (loss))” among the above eight types. FIG. 19C is an example of setting the variation pattern determination ratio by the variation pattern determination table selected when the variation category is “PA3 (normal reach (loss))” among the above eight types. The same applies to FIGS. 19D to 19H.

  As described above, in the main board 11, in the start winning determination process in step S101, transmission setting for transmitting the start opening winning designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed to the effect control board 12 ( In step S219), a transmission setting for transmitting a symbol designation command corresponding to the special figure display result determined in steps S402, S403, S404, S406, etc. is performed (steps S408, S409), and determined in step S412. Transmission setting for transmitting a variation category command according to the variation category (step S413) is performed, and transmission setting for transmitting a pending storage number notification command is performed (step S221).

  After these processes are executed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 11 is executed, so that the game ball passes (enters) through the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening). When the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied, a start opening prize designation command (first start opening prize designation command or second start opening prize designation command), symbol designation command, variable category command, and reserved memory number notification Four commands called commands (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command) are transmitted as a set in one timer interrupt.

  In the main board 11, in the special symbol normal processing in step S110, a fixed special symbol that becomes a variable symbol display result of the special symbol using the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, or the like. In the variation pattern setting process in step S111, the variation pattern of the decorative design is determined using the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category, the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern, and the like.

Further, in the variation pattern setting process of step S111, a variable display result notification command for designating the confirmed special symbol determined as described above, a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern of the decorative symbol determined as described above, and the like. Transmission settings for transmission to the effect control board 12 are performed. When the variable display is started by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 11 after these processes are executed, the variable display result notification command, the variation pattern designation command, and the like are included in one timer interrupt. Sent in bulk.
Note that the commands are not limited to those that are transmitted all at once in one timer interrupt, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  That is, at the timing when the special symbol or decorative symbol variable display is started, the special symbol normal processing (step S110) is performed, and the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) is set to “big hit” to control the big hit gaming state. In the variation pattern setting process (step S111), a specific variable display mode (variation pattern) of the decorative symbols is determined, and the contents determined by each effect control command are determined. It is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Prior to this, at the timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening), the winning random number value determination process (step S220) determines “big hit”. Determination of whether or not the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, determination of a general variable display mode (fluctuation category) of the decorative design, etc. are performed, and the contents determined by each presentation control command are transmitted to the presentation control board 12 Is done.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 20 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

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

  The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, for example. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S72 (step S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and command analysis processing is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process executed in step S74, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S74, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process in step S75, for example, various effect devices such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speaker 8, a light emission operation in the lamp 9, and a drive operation in the effect model. With respect to the control content of the effect operation using, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the effect control command and the like transmitted from the main board 11 are performed.

  Following the effect control process of step S75, an effect random number update process is executed (step S76), and the effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 are used as various random values used for effect control. The numerical data indicating is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S72.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S74 of FIG. 20 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). At this time, if there is no received command (step S501; No), the command analysis processing is terminated.

  If there is a received command in step S501 (step S501; Yes), for example, by checking the MODE data of the received command, it is determined whether or not the received command is the first start opening prize designation command. (Step S502). If it is the first start opening winning designation command (step S502; Yes), the first reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (step S503). For example, in the process of step S503, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the first pending storage number notification command is set in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192. That's fine.

  If the received command is not the first start opening winning designation command in step S502 (step S502; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second starting opening winning designation command (step S504). If it is the second start opening winning designation command (step S504; Yes), the second reserved storage number notification waiting time is set (step S505). For example, in the process of step S505, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the reception waiting time of the second pending storage number notification command may be set in the command reception control timer.

  If it is determined in step S504 that the received command is not the second start opening winning designation command (step S504; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is a symbol designation command (step S506). If the received command is not a symbol designating command in step S506 (step S506; No), it is determined whether the received command is a variable category command (step S507). If the received command is not a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is a first pending storage number notification command (step S508). When the command is the first pending storage count notification command (step S508; Yes), the first pending storage count notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the time counting operation by the command reception control timer (step S509). .

  If the received command is not the first reserved memory number notification command in step S508 (step S508; No), it is determined whether or not the received command is the second reserved memory number notification command (step S510). When the command is the second pending storage count notification command (step S510; Yes), the second pending storage count notification waiting time is cleared by, for example, initializing the timing operation by the command reception control timer (step S511). .

  If the received command is a symbol designating command in step S506 (step S506; Yes), the received command is a variable category command in step S507 (step S507; Yes), or steps S503, S505, S509, and S511. After executing any of the above processes, if the first pending storage number notification waiting time is set in the process of step S503 for the received command received immediately before the received command, the received command is After storing at the head of the empty area in the reception command buffer 194A at the time of 1 start winning (Step S512), the process returns to Step S501.

  Further, when the received command is a symbol designation command at step S506 (step S506; Yes), when the received command is a variable category command at step S507 (step S507; Yes), or steps S503, S505, S509. After executing any one of the processes of S511, if the second pending storage number notification waiting time is set in the process of step S503 for the received command received immediately before the received command, the received command Is stored at the head of the empty area in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B (step S512), and the process returns to step S501.

  When the first reserved memory number notification command is received together with the first variation start command, the reserved memory number notification command may not be stored in the first start winning prize reception command buffer 194A. That is, it is only necessary that the effect control commands received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the first start winning received command buffer 194A.

  Further, when the second reserved memory number notification command is received together with the second variation start command, the reserved memory number notification command may not be stored in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B. That is, it is only necessary that the effect control command received in response to the occurrence of the start winning can be sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the second start winning received command buffer 194B.

  If the received command is not the second pending storage number notification command in step S510 (step S510; No), after making settings according to other received commands (step S513), the process returns to step S501. For example, when the received command is a gaming state designation command, the gaming state designation command is analyzed to identify the current gaming state. Also, for example, when the received command is a hit end designation command, the hit end designation command is analyzed to determine whether the time is short.

  Start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command or second starting opening winning designation command), symbol designation command, variation category command, reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command, second reserved memory number) An effect control command received from the main board 11 when a start winning is generated as in the case of a notification command) is also referred to as a start winning command. The first reserved memory number notification command, the second reserved memory number notification command, the first start opening prize designation command, and the second start opening prize designation command are also referred to as reserved storage information. The symbol designation command and the variation category command are also referred to as determination result information.

  When receiving commands are sequentially stored from the top of the empty area in the first start winning received command buffer 194A, it is determined whether the received command is a symbol designation command, a variable category command, or a first reserved memory count notification command. The received commands may be stored without distinction, or may be stored at the head of the free area in the corresponding storage area.

  In addition, when storing received commands sequentially from the beginning of the empty area in the second start winning received command buffer 194B, it is determined whether the received command is a symbol designation command, a variable category command, or a second reserved memory count notification command. The received commands may be stored without distinction, or may be stored at the head of the free area in the corresponding storage area.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 20 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a winning effect determining process (step S150). FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S150 of FIG. 22 as the winning effect determination process.

  In the winning effect determining process shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first stores the stored contents in the start winning reception command buffer (the first starting winning reception command buffer 194A or the second starting winning reception command buffer 194B). It is checked (step S151), and it is determined whether or not a first start port winning designation command is received as a new received command (step S152). When it is determined in step S152 that the first start opening winning designation command has not been received (step S152; No), the effect control CPU 120 checks the stored contents in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B, It is determined whether or not a second start opening winning designation command is received as a new received command (step S162). When it is determined in step S162 that the second start opening winning designation command has not been received (step S162; No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the winning effect determining process.

If it is determined in step S152 that the first start opening winning designation command has been received (step S152; Yes), it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is performed by checking the state of the probability change flag ( Step S153). When it is determined in step S153 that the time reduction control is not performed (step S153; No), a first hold display effect execution presence / absence determination process for determining whether or not the first hold display effect is executed is executed (step S154). . In the first hold display effect execution presence / absence determination process, a process for determining a display mode (also referred to as a display mode at the time of addition) of a hold display when additionally displaying in the first start winning storage display area 5HL, Processing for determining whether or not to execute the first hold display effect is included.
If it is already determined to execute the first hold display effect, the first hold display effect execution presence / absence determination process in step S154 may not be executed.

First, the first hold display effect execution presence / absence determination process will be described.
FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the determination ratio ratio based on the first hold display effect execution presence determination table. The first hold display effect execution presence / absence determination table includes a first hold display effect execution presence / absence determination table (FIG. 24 (A)) corresponding to the special figure display result being “big hit”, and the special figure display result is “ There is a first hold display effect execution presence / absence determination table (FIG. 24B) corresponding to “losing”.

  In the first hold display effect execution presence / absence determination table corresponding to the special figure display result shown in FIG. 24A being “big hit”, a random number MR7 (not shown) for determining whether or not to execute the first hold display effect. The numerical values (determined values) to be compared with () are respectively assigned to “execution present” and “non-execution” at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. “Execution present” indicates that any one of a plurality of types of first hold display effects is executed, and “No execution” indicates any of the first hold display effects among a plurality of types of first hold display effects. This indicates that the display effect is not executed. That is, in this embodiment, when it is determined that “execution is not performed”, the display mode of the first hold display is displayed in the initial display mode (white), and the first hold display is displayed in the display mode with high expectation. This indicates that the display mode is not displayed.

  In the first hold display effect execution presence / absence determination table corresponding to the fact that the special figure display result shown in FIG. The numerical values (determined values) to be compared with () are assigned to the “execution present” and “non-execution” at the determination ratios as shown in FIG. “Execution present” indicates that any one of a plurality of types of first hold display effects is executed, and “No execution” indicates any of the first hold display effects among a plurality of types of first hold display effects. This indicates that the display effect is not executed. That is, in this embodiment, when it is determined that “execution is not performed”, the display mode of the first hold display is displayed in the initial display mode (white), and the first hold display is displayed in the display mode with high expectation. This indicates that the display mode is not displayed.

  That is, in the first hold display effect execution presence / absence determination process (step S154), the effect control CPU 120, based on the first hold display effect execution presence / absence determination table and the random number MR7 for determining whether or not to execute the hold display effect. When the special figure display result is “big hit”, “executed” is determined at a rate of 80%, and “not executed” is 20%. When the special figure display result is “lost”, “executed” is set. 20% and “no execution” are determined at a rate of 80%.

  That is, when the big hit is made, the first hold display effect is easily executed. When the big hit is not made, that is, when the game is lost, the first hold display effect is difficult to be executed. It is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not it is played, and to improve the interest of the player.

  After executing the first hold display effect execution presence / absence determination process, if it is determined in the first hold display effect execution presence / absence determination process in step S154 that the first hold display effect is executed (step S154; YES), the effect The control CPU 120 executes a first hold display effect execution mode determination process for determining the execution mode of the first hold display effect (step S156).

  FIG. 25 is a setting example of the determination ratio of the display mode of the first hold display (final display mode of the first hold display) displayed immediately before the change corresponding to the hold display added as the first hold display is started. FIG. The setting example is a setting example of the determination ratio of the display mode of the first hold display when executing the first hold display effect (the display mode of the first hold display after executing all the first hold display effects). . It is assumed that the ROM 121 stores seven types of hold display mode determination tables corresponding to the variable categories as a hold display mode determination table to be referred to when the first hold display effect is executed. FIG. 25A shows the hold display mode selected when the variation category is “PA1 (abbreviation / non-reach loss)” or the variation category is “PA2 (non-reach (loss))” among the above seven types. It is a setting example of the determination ratio of the display mode of the hold display by a determination table. FIG. 25B is a setting example of the determination ratio of the display mode of the hold display by the hold display mode determination table selected when the variation category is “PA3 (normal reach (loss))” among the above seven types. is there. FIG. 25C shows setting of the display mode determination ratio of the hold display by the hold display mode determination table selected when the variation category is “PA4 (super reach α (lost))” among the above seven types. It is an example. The same applies to FIGS. 25D to 25G.

  According to FIG. 25, for example, in the case of reach, red and yellow are more easily determined than in the case of non-reach, and blue is less likely to be determined. In addition, in the case of reaching, it is easier to determine red and yellow, and blue is more difficult to determine than in the case of reaching hot (e.g., super reach) and not reaching hot (e.g., normal reach). . Alternatively, according to FIGS. 16, 17, and 25, when the special figure display result is “big hit”, red and yellow are more easily determined than when the special figure display result is “lost”, and the blue color is It is difficult to decide. In other words, the red and yellow display modes have a higher expectation level for executing a hot effect and a big hit rate than the blue display mode. More specifically, in the order of red, yellow, and blue, the degree of expectation that a hot performance is executed and the degree of expectation that becomes a big hit are higher.

FIG. 26 shows a setting example of the determination ratio by the change pattern determination table for determining the change pattern including the stepwise change timing of the display mode with respect to the first hold display and the display mode when the first hold display effect is executed. FIG.
In the example shown in the figure, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of the change pattern determination tables from the four types of change pattern determination tables shown in FIGS. .

  FIG. 26A is a configuration example of a change pattern determination table (denoted as “HHPT1” in the figure) using a certain change pattern determination table among the above four types. FIG. 26B is a configuration example of the change pattern determination table based on the change pattern determination table (denoted as “HHPT2” in the figure). FIG. 26C shows a configuration example of a change pattern determination table (indicated as “HHPT3” in the figure) by still another change pattern determination table. FIG. 26D is a configuration example of a change pattern determination table by another change pattern determination table (denoted as “HHPT1” in the figure). For simplification of explanation, the change pattern determination table in which the determination ratio is set as shown in FIG. 26A may be simply referred to as the change pattern determination table in FIG. The same applies to FIGS. 26B to 26D and other determination tables such as a change pattern determination table.

  The change pattern determination table “HHPT1” in FIG. 26A is selected when the number of reserved memories is “0”. The setting example of the change pattern determination table “HHPT1” is based on the final display mode of the first hold display determined by the setting example of the determination ratio of the hold display mode determination table in FIG. 25 and the determined value of the random value MR8. It is a table for determining the change pattern containing the timing which changes the display mode of 1 hold display, and the display mode of the 1st hold display in the timing. In the illustrated setting example, when the final display mode of the first hold display is “red”, the change pattern “PH1-1” is determined at a rate of 100%, and the final display mode of the first hold display is “yellow”. , The change pattern “PH1-2” is determined at a rate of 100%. When the final display mode of the first hold display is “blue”, the change pattern “PH1-3” is determined at a rate of 100%. Is done. When these change patterns are determined, the change pattern “PH1-1” may be “0R”, the change pattern “PH1-2” may be “0Y”, and the change pattern “PH1-3”. For example, “0B” is stored in the buffer number corresponding to the first hold information in the first prefetch notice buffer 194 </ b> C as information set by the determined change pattern.

When FIG. 26A is selected, that is, when the number of reserved memories is “0”, the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is being performed and there is no reserved memory. For example, a case where a game ball wins the first start winning opening while the demonstration screen is displayed corresponds to this case. That is, when the game ball wins the first start winning opening, the first hold display is immediately displayed as the first hold display in the first start win storage display area 5HL, and then the first hold display is immediately stored in the first start win storage. The display is erased from the display area 5HL, and variable display corresponding to the first hold display is started. Therefore, when the reserved storage number is “0” (when FIG. 26A is selected), the reserved display shown in FIG. 25, which is different from the initial color (default color) of the display mode when added, is shown. The final display mode of the first hold display determined by the setting example of the determination ratio of the mode determination table is determined as the display mode at the time of addition. That is, when FIG. 26 (A) is selected, change patterns “PH1-1”, “PH1-2”, and “PH1-3” that change the first hold display to the final display mode at the timing of starting winning a prize. Decide on either.
In other words, the change patterns “PH1-1”, “PH1-2”, and “PH1-3” are when the first hold display effect is determined to be executed, and the hold memory number is “0”. In this case, it is a change pattern of the production mode in which the first hold display is changed to the final display mode at the timing when the game ball wins the start winning opening.

  The change pattern determination table “HHPT2” in FIG. 26B is selected when the number of reserved memories is “1”. The setting example of the change pattern determination table “HHPT2” is based on the final display mode of the first hold display determined by the setting example of the determination ratio of the hold display mode determination table in FIG. 25 and the determined value of the random value MR8. It is a table for determining a change pattern including a plurality of timings for changing the display mode of the first hold display displayed in the color display mode and a display mode of the first hold display at each of the plurality of timings. In the illustrated setting example, when the final display mode of the first hold display is “red”, the change pattern “PH2-1” is determined at a rate of 100%, and the final display mode of the first hold display is “yellow”. , The change pattern “PH2-2” is determined at a rate of 100%, and when the final display mode of the first hold display is “blue”, the change pattern “PH2-3” is determined at a rate of 100%. Is done. When these change patterns are determined, the change pattern “PH2-1” is “1R”, the change pattern “PH2-2” is “1Y”, and the change pattern “PH2-3”. For example, “1B” is stored in the buffer number corresponding to the first hold information in the first prefetch notice buffer 194C as information set by the determined change pattern.

  That is, when the number of reserved storage is “1” (FIG. 26B is selected), the first reservation is made according to the display mode at the time of addition (initial color, default color (white)) at the timing of starting winning. The display is displayed at the time of addition, and at the timing of shifting the first hold display displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL at the start of the next variation, depending on the setting example of the determination ratio of the hold display mode determination table shown in FIG. The change pattern for displaying the first hold display is determined according to the determined final display mode of the first hold display. That is, when FIG. 26 (B) is selected, the change pattern in which the first hold display is changed to the final display mode at the timing of shifting the first hold display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL at the start of the next fluctuation. It is determined to be “PH2-1”, “PH2-2”, or “PH2-3”.

The change patterns “PH2-1”, “PH2-2”, and “PH2-3” display the first hold display in the initial display mode at the time of addition, and finally the first hold display at the timing of the next change. It is a change pattern displayed in a display mode.
In other words, the change patterns “PH2-1”, “PH2-2”, and “PH2-3” are when the first hold display effect is determined to be executed, and the hold memory number is “1”. In this case, it is a change pattern of the effect mode in which the first hold display is changed to the final display mode at the timing when the game ball is next shifted in the first start winning storage display area 5HL.

  The change pattern determination table “HHPT3” in FIG. 26C is selected when the number of reserved memories is “2”. The setting example of the change pattern determination table “HHPT3” is based on the final display mode of the first hold display determined by the setting example of the determination ratio of the hold display mode determination table in FIG. 25 and the determined value of the random value MR8. It is a table for determining a change pattern including a plurality of timings for changing the display mode of the first hold display displayed in the color display mode and a display mode of the first hold display at each of the plurality of timings. In the illustrated setting example, when the final display mode of the first hold display is “red”, the change pattern “PH3-1” is determined at a rate of 60%, while the change pattern “PH3-2” is 40%. When the final display mode of the first hold display is “yellow”, the change pattern “PH3-3” is determined at a rate of 60%, while the change pattern “PH3-4” When the final display mode of the first hold display is “blue”, the change pattern “PH3-5” is determined at the rate of 100%. When these change patterns are determined, the change pattern “PH3-1” may be “2Y1R”, the change pattern “PH3-2” may be “2B1R”, and the change pattern “PH3-3”. For example, “2B1Y”, “2B1Y” if the change pattern is “PH3-4”, “2B1B” if the change pattern is “PH3-5”, as information set by any of the determined change patterns, Stored in the buffer number corresponding to the first hold information in the prefetch notice buffer 194C.

  That is, when the number of reserved storage is “2” (when FIG. 26C is selected), the first reservation is made according to the display mode upon addition (initial color, default color (white)) at the timing of starting winning. The display is displayed at the time of addition, and at the timing of shifting the first hold display displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL at the start of the next change, depending on the setting example of the determination ratio of the hold display mode determination table shown in FIG. The first hold display is displayed in a display mode different from the final display mode or the initial display mode of the determined first hold display or the initial display mode, and is displayed in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL at the start of the next variation. The first display of the first hold display determined by the setting example of the determination ratio of the hold display form determination table shown in FIG. It is determined to change the pattern that displays the hold display. That is, when FIG. 26C is selected, the change patterns “PH3-1” and “PH3-2” for changing the first hold display to the final display mode at least at the timing of the next fluctuation. , “PH3-3”, “PH3-4”, or “PH3-5”.

For the change patterns “PH3-1”, “PH3-2”, “PH3-3”, “PH3-4”, “PH3-5”, the first hold display is initially displayed at the time of addition (display at the time of addition). Mode), the first hold display is displayed in the display mode different from the final display mode or the display mode at the time of addition in the next variation, and the first hold display is displayed in the final display mode in the next variation. .
In other words, the change patterns “PH3-1”, “PH3-2”, “PH3-3”, “PH3-4”, “PH3-5” are when the first hold display effect is determined to be executed. When the number of reserved memories is “2”, the first held display is performed at one or both of the timing when the game ball shifts next in the first start winning memory display area 5HL and the timing when the game ball shifts next to the timing. It is the change pattern of the production | presentation aspect which changes a display aspect of to a final display aspect.

  The change pattern determination table “HHPT4” in FIG. 26D is selected when the number of reserved storage is “3”. The setting example of the change pattern determination table “HHPT4” is based on the final display mode of the first hold display determined by the setting example of the determination ratio of the hold display mode determination table in FIG. 25 and the determined value of the random number MR8. It is a table for determining a change pattern including a plurality of timings for changing the display mode of the first hold display displayed in the color display mode and a display mode of the first hold display at each of the plurality of timings. In the illustrated setting example, when the final display mode of the first hold display is “red”, the change pattern “PH4-1” is determined at a rate of 40%, and the change pattern “PH4-2” is set at a rate of 30%. The change pattern “PH4-3” is determined at a rate of 30%.

  Further, when the final display mode of the first hold display is “yellow”, the change pattern “PH4-4” is determined at a rate of 45%, the change pattern “PH4-5” is determined at a rate of 35%, The change pattern “PH4-6” is determined at a rate of 20%. When the final display mode of the first hold display is “blue”, the change pattern “PH4-7” is determined at a rate of 70%, and the change pattern “PH4-8” is determined at a rate of 30%. . When these change patterns are determined, the change pattern “PH4-1” is “3B2Y1R”, the change pattern “PH4-2” is “3Y2Y1R”, and the change pattern “PH4-3”. "3B2B1R", change pattern "PH4-4" is "3B2Y1Y", change pattern "PH4-5" is "3W2Y1Y", change pattern "PH4-6" is "3B2B1Y", change pattern " “3B2B1B” in the case of PH4-7, and “3W2B1B” in the case of change pattern “PH4-8”, as information set by one of the determined change patterns, the first prefetch notice buffer 194C. Stored in the buffer number corresponding to one hold information.

  That is, when the number of reserved storage is “3” (when FIG. 26D is selected), the first reservation is made according to the display mode upon addition (initial color, default color (white)) at the timing of starting winning. The display is displayed at the time of addition, and the first hold display is different from the initial display mode or the initial display mode at the timing of shifting the first hold display displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL at the start of the next variation. The first hold display is different from the initial display form or the initial display form at the timing of shifting the first hold display displayed in the form and further displayed in the first start winning prize storage display area 5HL at the start of the next variation. Alternatively, the first hold display displayed in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL at the start of the next variation is shifted in a display mode different from the previous display mode. That the timing is determined to change the pattern for displaying the first hold display by the first hold display of the final display mode is set examples determined the decision percentage of pending display mode decision table shown in FIG. 25. That is, when FIG. 26D is selected, the change patterns “PH4-1” and “PH4-2” for changing the first hold display to the final display mode at least at the timing of the next-order fluctuation. ”,“ PH4-3 ”,“ PH4-4 ”,“ PH4-5 ”,“ PH4-6 ”,“ PH4-7 ”, and“ PH4-8 ”.

The change patterns “PH4-1”, “PH4-2”, “PH4-3”, “PH4-4”, “PH4-5”, “PH4-6”, “PH4-7”, “PH4-8” The first hold display is displayed in the initial display mode (additional display mode) at the time of addition, and the first hold display is displayed in the final display mode in at least one of the next variation, the next variation, and the next variation. It is a change pattern.
In other words, the change patterns “PH4-1”, “PH4-2”, “PH4-3”, “PH4-4”, “PH4-5”, “PH4-6”, “PH4-7”, “ PH4-8 ”is when the first hold display effect is determined to be executed, and when the hold memory number is“ 3 ”, the game ball is next shifted in the first start winning storage display area 5HL. A change pattern of the production mode that changes the display mode of the first hold display to the final display mode at any one or more of the timing, the timing to shift after that timing, and the timing to shift after that timing is there.

In addition, the said change pattern is an example, Comprising: As long as the display mode of a 1st hold display changes a display mode from a display mode at the time of addition (initial display mode) to a final display mode, it is a change pattern other than the above. There may be.
The information to be set shown in the figure may be information including the display mode at the time of addition.

  According to FIG. 26, since a display mode with a low degree of expectation, for example, white or blue, includes a change pattern that changes to a higher-order color, for example, a yellow or red display mode. Even when the display mode of the first hold display is displayed in a display mode with a low expectation level due to the 1 hold display effect, it is possible to let the player describe that the display mode changes to a display mode with a high expectation level. Can improve the interest of

  In step S156, the effect control CPU 120 selects a change pattern determination table to be used according to the number of reserved storages from among a plurality of types of change pattern determination tables, and determines based on the selected change pattern determination table and the random value MR8. After determining the changed pattern as the execution mode of the first hold display effect, the determined content of the first hold display effect is stored in the first prefetch notice buffer 194C (step S157). For example, based on the change pattern determination table and the random value MR8 set by the effect control CPU 120 as shown in FIG. 25 and FIG. 26, the change pattern “PH4- 1 ”, information that sets the initial display mode (white) as the display mode at the time of addition of the first hold display, and the first hold that changes in multiple stages corresponding to the change pattern“ PH4-1 ” Information for setting each display mode and the timing for displaying each display mode in the first start winning memory display area 5HL (for example, information to be set “3B2Y1R”) is associated with the first prefetch notice buffer 194C. Stored in the buffer number.

Then, after storing the determined content of the first hold display effect in step S157, the effect control CPU 120 sets a change counter according to the determined content of the first hold display effect (step S158). The change counter is for determining whether to change the display mode of the first hold display, which is the target for executing the first hold display effect, and whether the display is variable display corresponding to the first hold display, which is the target. It is a counter.
For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines the change pattern “PH4-1” as the execution mode of the first hold display effect based on the change pattern determination table and the random value MR8 set at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. In this case, “3” is set to the corresponding buffer number of the first prefetch notice buffer 194C as the value of the change counter based on the number of reserved storage.

  After setting the change counter according to the determined contents of the first hold display effect. The effect control CPU 120 executes specific effect determination processing.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in the specific effect determination processing in step S160 of FIG.
The effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the specific effect execution flag has already been set (step S181). The specific effect execution flag is a flag indicating whether or not to execute the specific effect and whether or not the specific effect is being executed. For example, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the specific effect execution flag is set in the first prefetch notice buffer 194C, and if the specific effect flag is already set (step S181; YES), The specific effect determination process ends.

When the specific effect execution flag is not set (step S181; NO), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not it is determined to execute the first hold display effect (step S182), and the first hold display effect. When it is not determined to execute, that is, when it is determined not to execute the first hold display effect (step S182; NO), the specific effect determination process is terminated. If it is determined that the first hold display effect is to be executed (step S182; YES), the final display mode of the first hold display is a higher color (a color higher than a predetermined expectation, such as red or yellow). Is determined (step S183).
For example, the effect control CPU 120 checks the first prefetch notice buffer 194C to determine whether or not to execute the first hold display effect and determines to execute the first hold display effect. If determined, the first prefetch notice buffer 194C is checked to determine whether the final display mode of the first hold display is red or yellow.

  When it is determined that the final display mode of the first hold display is not the upper color (for example, red or yellow) (step S183; NO), the specific effect determination process is terminated. When it is determined that the final display mode of the first hold display is an upper color (for example, red or yellow) (step S183; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the specific effect. Presence / absence determination processing is executed (step S184).

FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the determination ratio in the specific effect execution presence / absence determination table.
As shown in the drawing, in the setting example of the specific effect execution presence / absence determination table, when the determined value to be compared with the random number MR9 for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect is the final display mode “red” of the first hold display, “execute” “Yes” is set to 80% and “No execution” is set to 20%. When the final display mode of the first hold display is “Yellow”, “Execution” is 60%, “Execution” “No” is set to be 40%.

In step S184 of FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the specific effect based on the specific effect execution presence / absence determination table set at the determination rate as shown in FIG. 28 and the random number value MR9. If the specific effect is to be executed (step S185; YES), the specific effect execution flag is set (step S186). On the other hand, if the specific effect is not to be executed, the specific effect determination process is terminated.
After setting the specific effect execution flag in step S185, the effect control CPU 120 changes the background (background image) in the image display device 5 from the normal background to a special background different from the normal background, and displays it (step S187). The variable display in the decorative symbols (large symbols) in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is reduced to, for example, the lower right of the image display device 5 and changed to the variable display in the small symbols (step S188). The decision process is terminated.

When it is determined that the second start opening winning designation command is received in step S162 (step S162; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second hold display effect is executed. Execution presence / absence determination processing is executed (step S163). The second hold display effect execution presence / absence determination process includes a process for determining a display mode (also referred to as a display mode at the time of addition) of the hold display when the additional display is performed in the second start winning storage display area 5HR.
If it is already determined to execute the second hold display effect, the second hold display effect execution presence / absence determination process in step S163 may not be executed.

The second hold display effect execution presence / absence determination process will be described.
The effect control CPU 120 determines whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “losing”, a random value MR7 (not shown), and a determination ratio ratio based on the first hold display effect execution presence determination table shown in FIG. Whether to execute the second hold display effect is determined based on the second hold display effect execution determination table set as described above.

After executing the second hold display effect execution presence / absence determination process, if it is determined in the second hold display effect execution presence determination process in step S163 that the first hold display effect is executed (step S164; YES), the effect The control CPU 120 executes second hold display effect execution mode determination processing for determining the execution mode of the second hold display effect (step S165).
For example, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the display mode determination table for the second hold display set to be the determination ratio of the display mode determination table for the first hold display shown in FIG. 25, and the random value MR6. The final display mode of the second hold display may be determined. The timing for setting the second hold display as the final display mode is not particularly limited. For example, the final display mode is set at the timing of addition to the second start-winning memory display area 5HR (ie, the addition of the second hold display). The hour display mode is the final display mode determined in the second hold display effect execution mode determination process). In addition, instead of the timing at the time of addition, the display mode of the second hold display may be changed to the final display mode at the timing (for example, the timing at the first shift) at the time of shift (including the shift that becomes active display). .

  In step S165, the effect control CPU 120 determines the final display mode of the second hold display and the display timing thereof as the execution mode of the second hold display effect, and then determines the determined content of the second hold display effect in the second pre-reading notice. The data is stored in the buffer 194D (step S158).

  After performing the processing of step S160 and step 166, the effect control CPU 120 executes a hold addition process. Specifically, when executing the first hold display effect, the effect control CPU 120 determines in the first hold display effect execution mode determination process (step S156), and the first prefetch notice buffer 194C is used as the determination content. Is stored in association with the buffer number of the first prefetch notice buffer 194C corresponding to the buffer number of the first start winning in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A. Based on the display mode at the time of addition), a first hold addition process for adding a new hold display to the first start winning storage display area 5HL is executed.

  When the first hold display effect is not executed, the first hold display is added as the initial display form (the first start winning prize received command buffer 194A corresponding to the first start winning buffer number corresponding to the buffer number of the first start winning prize). First hold addition processing for adding a new hold display to the first start winning storage display area 5HL in the initial display mode based on the display number stored in association with the buffer number of the 1 prefetch notice buffer 194C. Execute.

  In addition, when executing the second hold display effect, the effect control CPU 120 determines in the second hold display effect execution mode determination process (step S165) and stores the determination content in the second prefetch notice buffer 194D. Display mode at the time of addition of the second hold display (addition time stored in association with the buffer number of the second pre-reading notice buffer 194D corresponding to the buffer number of the second start winning prize in the second start winning reception command buffer 194B Based on the display mode), a second hold addition process for adding a new hold display to the second start winning memory display area 5HR is executed.

  Further, when the second hold display effect is not executed, the second hold display is added as the initial display form (the second start winning reception command buffer 194B corresponding to the second start winning buffer number corresponding to the second start winning display mode). 2) a second hold addition process for adding a new hold display to the second start winning storage display area 5HR in the initial display form based on the display mode at the time of addition stored in association with the buffer number of the 2 prefetch notice buffer 194D. Execute.

  More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 displays the first hold display in the display mode at the time of addition stored in association with the buffer number of the first prefetch notice buffer 194C described above in the first start winning storage display area 5HL. While setting the effect control pattern to be performed and the effect control pattern including the change pattern stored in association with the buffer number of the first prefetch notice buffer 194C described above when executing the first hold display effect, The addition determined in the first hold display effect execution mode determination process by transmitting the display control command specified by the display control data to the VDP of the display control unit 123 included in the set effect control pattern The first display mode determined when the on-hold display mode or the first on-hold display effect is not executed. Add hold display of the display mode to the first start winning storage display area 5HL. Then, the winning effect determination process is terminated.

  Further, in detail, the CPU 120 for effect control displays the second hold display according to the display mode at the time of addition stored in association with the buffer number of the second prefetch preview buffer 194D described above in the second start winning storage display area 5HR. An effect control pattern to be displayed and an effect control pattern including a change pattern stored in association with the buffer number of the second prefetch notice buffer 194D described above when executing the second hold display effect are set as usage patterns. At the same time, the display control command specified by the display control data included in the set effect control pattern is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123, etc., and determined in the second hold display effect execution mode determination process. It is determined as the initial display mode when the hold display by the display mode at the time of addition or the second hold display effect is not executed. Add the display mode of the 2 hold display the second start winning storage display area 5HR. Then, the winning effect determination process is terminated.

  The effect control CPU 120 may execute the second hold display effect similar to the above-described first hold display effect on the second hold display, or the above-described second hold on the first hold display. A display effect may be executed.

  After the winning effect determination process in step S150 shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, for example, depending on the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191, the following steps S170 to S170 are performed. One of the processes of 177 is selected and executed.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” which is an initial value. This variable display start waiting process is based on whether a first variation start command (or second variation start command), a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, etc. transmitted from the main board 11 are received. This includes processing for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the display device 5, command digestion processing, and the like.

  The command digestion process is a process for digesting the command stored in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A or the second starting winning reception command buffer 194B. Specifically, when the variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the first special game, the effect control CPU 120 is the most of the commands associated with the first start winning reception command buffer 194A. The command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the small buffer number is deleted corresponding to the variable display and shifted to the buffer corresponding to the variable display, and the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command The command stored in the area corresponding to (the command associated with the first start opening winning designation command is shifted while maintaining the winning order. Variable display of decorative symbols in conjunction with the second special game. Is started, the smallest buffer number among the commands stored in the received command buffer at the time of the second starting prize is set. The command (one set) stored in the corresponding area is deleted and shifted to the buffer corresponding to the variable display, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command Shift while maintaining the winning order.

  Specifically, when variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the first special figure game, it corresponds to the smallest buffer number “1” among the commands associated with the first start opening prize designation command. One command (one set) stored in the selected area is deleted, and the command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the smallest deleted buffer number “1” corresponds to the variable display. The buffer of the command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number “1” among the commands associated with the deleted first start opening winning designation command is shifted to the buffer number “0” Commands stored in the area corresponding to the buffer numbers “2” to “4” larger than the number “1” (the frames associated with the first start opening winning designation command) De) is shifted while maintaining a winning sequence (magnitude of the buffer number).

  In addition, when variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the second special figure game, the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number “1” among the commands associated with the second start opening prize designation command is displayed. One stored command (one set) is deleted, and the command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the deleted smallest buffer number “1” is the buffer number “ The buffer number “1” of the command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number “1” among the commands associated with the deleted second start opening winning designation command is shifted to “0”. "Commands stored in the area corresponding to the buffer numbers" 2 "to" 4 "larger than" "(commands associated with the second start opening winning designation command) It is shifted while maintaining a winning sequence (magnitude of the buffer number).

In the command digestion process, the information stored in the first prefetching notice buffer 194C or the second prefetching notice buffer 194D provided in the RAM 122 or the like is deleted or shifted in accordance with the command deletion or shift.
If it is determined that the decorative symbol variable display is started after these processes are executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 A process of determining a fixed decorative pattern in accordance with a variation pattern of a special symbol, a type of display result, and the like, a process of shifting the first hold display or the second hold display, It includes processing for determining various effects (for example, main notice effect, hold display effect, etc.). Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect process, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192, based on the effect control pattern determined in the variable display start setting process. Various control data are read out, and various effect control (for example, decorative display variable display control during decorative display variable display) is performed. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a video signal (effect image) to the image display device 5 based on the read control data and displays it on the screen, and outputs an effect sound signal to the audio control board 13. Then, various kinds of effect control such as control for outputting the effect sound from the speaker 8 and control for turning on / off / flashing the lamp 9 by outputting the illumination signal to the lamp control board 14 are executed.

  After performing such effect control, for example, it corresponds to the fact that the end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the effect control pattern, or that the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Then, the finalized decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed. If the final decorative design is displayed in a complete stop in response to the end code being read from the production control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed. Even if the production control command from the main board 11 is not used, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the confirmed decorative pattern on the production control board 12 side. When the definitive decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is “6” corresponding to the big hit middle production process. Update to Further, when the production control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is the initial value. Update to “0”.

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit gaming state, reads various control data based on the set content, and performs variable display in step S172. Similar to the medium effect process, various effect controls in the big hit gaming state are executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an electric decoration signal, and the like. Further, in the big hit effect process, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process.

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, etc., reads various control data based on the set contents, and is performing variable display in step S172. Similar to the effect processing, various effect controls at the end of the big hit gaming state are executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an electric decoration signal, and the like. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 of FIG. 22 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 31, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not “losing” occurs, for example, by reading the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11. Is determined (step S522). When it is determined that it is “lost” (step S522; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated variation pattern is displayed as a decorative pattern. Whether or not it is a non-reach fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode is “non-reach” (that is, “PA1-1”, “PA2-1”, “PA2-2”, “PA2-3” in FIG. 5). Is determined (step S523).

  If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined left determined symbol determination table, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols.

  Next, a predetermined right determined symbol determination table preliminarily stored in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random values for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. , Etc., the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. , Etc., the middle fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. In the process of step S524, a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination that becomes a predetermined chance symbol symbol may be determined in response to the case where the changing symbol notice is being executed.

  If it is determined in step S523 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S523; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. In addition, by referring to a predetermined left / right determined symbol determination table or the like, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols are stopped and displayed together. The decorative symbol with the same symbol number is determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted. By referring to this, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined.

  Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not a jackpot combination but a reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S522 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S522; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or otherwise. It is determined whether there is any (step S526). When it is determined that it is “Accuracy” (Step S526; Yes), for example, a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that becomes a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “Accuracy”, such as an opening chance, is determined (Step S527). In this case, a predetermined chance index determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is extracted by extracting numerical data indicating random numbers for chance index determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. It is only necessary to determine a combination of fixed decorative symbols that constitute any of the opening chance eyes by referring to.

  When it is determined in step S526 that it is "non-probability change" or "probability change" other than "probability" (step S526; No), the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the jackpot combination is determined ( Step S528). As an example, in the process of step S528, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot fixed symbol updated by the random counter of the production control counter setting unit 193 is extracted, and subsequently stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined jackpot determined symbol determination table, etc., the display is stopped and aligned in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5. A decorative design having the same design number is determined. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, and whether or not there is a promotion effect during the big hit, it may be determined that a different decorative symbol is determined as a final decorative symbol. Good.

  As a specific example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, any one of the plural types of normal symbols is selected and determined as the definite decorative symbol constituting the non-probable variation jackpot combination. That's fine. When the jackpot type is “probable variation”, any one of a plurality of types of normal symbols or probability variation symbols is selected, and a definite ornament symbol that constitutes a non-probability variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. You just have to decide. At this time, when it is determined to be a definite decorative symbol of a non-probable variation big hit combination, the notification that it is controlled to the probable variation state is not performed in the re-drawing effect during variable display, and is executed corresponding to the big hit gaming state. What is necessary is just to alert | report that it is controlled to a probable change state by the promotion effect during a big hit. On the other hand, when it is determined to be a definite decorative combination of probability variation big hit combination, a notification that control is made to the probability variation state is performed in the re-lottery effect during variable display or without executing the re-lottery effect.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S524, S525, S527, and S528, the pending change process is executed (step S530).

FIG. 30A is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in the hold change processing in step S530 of FIG.
In the pending change process, first, the effect control CPU 120 checks the value of the change counter and determines whether or not the value of the change counter is “0” (step S201). When the value of the change counter is “0” (step S201; YES), the display state of the hold display currently displayed for all the hold displays is changed to the display state of the hold display after the hold digest by the variable display. (Step S205), and the hold change process is terminated.

  When the value of the change counter is not “0” (step S201; NO), the display mode of the first hold display corresponding to the change counter is determined by the variable display for the first hold display for executing the first hold display effect. The display state of the hold display after the hold digest is set (step S202), the value of the change counter is subtracted from "1" (step S203), and the other first hold display is currently displayed. The display mode of the hold display is set as the display state of the hold display after the hold-up using the variable display (step S204), and the hold change process is terminated.

FIG. 30B shows an example of information stored in the first prefetch notice buffer 194C as shown in FIG.
For example, in the winning effect determination process (step S150), when three first hold indications are displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL, the fourth first hold by the first start winning is shown. When the display is added, it is determined in step S154 to execute the first hold display effect, the execution mode of the first hold display effect determined in step S156 is determined as the change pattern PH4-1, and the change is performed in step S158. When “3” is set as the counter value, the first prefetching notice buffer 194C has an effect corresponding to the buffer number “4” of the first prefetching notice buffer 194C as shown in the example in the figure. As information, information “3B2Y1R” set by the change pattern PH4-1 is stored.

In the variable display start waiting process (step S170), by executing the command digest process, the information stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number of the first prefetch notice buffer 194C is erased or shifted. In the variable display start setting process (the hold change process in step S171 (step S530), the information “set by the change pattern PH4-1 as the effect content corresponding to the buffer number“ 3 ”of the first prefetch notice buffer 194C” 3B2Y1R "is stored.
In this case, the value of the change counter is not “0” (step S201; NO), and the first look-ahead notice is given for the first hold display corresponding to the buffer number “3” that is the target for executing the first hold display effect. Based on “3B” corresponding to displaying the display mode of the first hold display in “blue” when the value of the change counter is “3” in the information “3B2Y1R” set in the buffer 194C “Blue” corresponding to the change counter value “3” is set as a display mode of the first hold display after the variable digest display (step S202), and “1” is subtracted from the change counter value “3”. As a result, the value of the change counter is updated to “2” (step S203), and the other hold display (hold display corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “2”) is displayed as the hold display by the variable display. By setting the display mode of the current hold display as hold display of the display mode of (step S204), and ends the pending change process.

In the next variation, the value of the change counter is “2”, which is set by the change pattern PH4-1 as the effect content corresponding to the buffer number “2” of the first prefetch notice buffer 194C. The information “3B2Y1R” is stored.
In this case, the value of the change counter is not “0” (step S201; NO), and the first look-ahead notice is given for the first hold display corresponding to the buffer number “2” that is the target for executing the first hold display effect. Based on “2Y” corresponding to displaying the display mode of the first hold display in “yellow” when the value of the change counter is “2” in the information “3B2Y1R” set in the buffer 194C “Yellow” corresponding to the change counter value “2” is set as the display mode of the first hold display after variable hold display (step S202), and “1” is subtracted from the change counter value “2”. As a result, the value of the change counter is updated to “1” (step S203), and the display mode of the other hold display (the hold display corresponding to the buffer number “1”) is kept after the hold digestion by the variable display. By setting the display mode of the current hold display as a display mode of the display (step S204), and ends the pending change process.

In the next variation described above, the value of the change counter is “1” and is set by the change pattern PH4-1 as the effect content corresponding to the buffer number “1” of the first prefetch notice buffer 194C. The information “3B2Y1R” is stored.
In this case, the value of the change counter is not “0” (step S201; NO), and the first look-ahead notice is given for the first hold display corresponding to the buffer number “1” that is the target for executing the first hold display effect. Based on “1R” corresponding to displaying the display mode of the first hold display in “red” when the value of the change counter is “1” in the information “3B2Y1R” set in the buffer 194C, “Red” corresponding to the change counter value “1” is set as the display mode of the first hold display after the variable display is used (step S202), and “1” is subtracted from the change counter value “1”. As a result, the value of the change counter is updated to “0” (step S203), and the display mode of the other hold display (the hold display corresponding to the buffer number “1”) is changed to the display after the hold digestion by the variable display. By setting the display mode of the current hold display as a display mode of the display (step S204), and ends the pending change process.

  In the next variation, the value of the change counter is “0”, and the display mode of the current hold display is set as the display mode of the hold display after the hold-up using the variable display for all the hold displays. (Step S204), and the pending change process is terminated.

  After executing the hold change process shown in step S530 or FIG. 30, the hold digest process is executed (step S531). Specifically, when the decorative symbol change starts in conjunction with the first special symbol game (when the variable display of the decorative symbol this time is linked to the first special symbol game), the first start prize is awarded. The hold display displayed at the right end of the storage display area 5HL is moved to the digestion display area and displayed during digestion. More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 sets, as a use pattern, an effect control pattern that displays a digestion display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of the first start prize storage display area 5HL in the digestion display area. In addition, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the set production control pattern is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, etc., so that it is displayed at the right end of the first start winning storage display area 5HL. The digestion display corresponding to the held display is displayed in the digestion display area. It should be noted that the digestion display in the digestion display area may be erased when the variable display is started, being executed, or terminated. The same is true when the variation of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the second special figure game.

  In the process of step S531, when there is a hold display in addition to the hold display to be digested (display at the time of digestion) in the first start winning prize storage display area 5HL, the effect control CPU 120 displays the other hold display. If there is a hold display in addition to the hold display to be digested in the second start prize storage display area 5HR, the other start display is displayed in the second start prize storage display area 5HR. shift.

  After executing the process of step S531, an effect execution setting process is executed (step S532). The effect execution setting process is a process of setting an effect control pattern based on a determination result for the first hold display effect or the specific effect when the change is a change for executing the first hold display effect or the specific effect. Or when performing a 2nd holding | maintenance display effect, the process which sets an effect control pattern based on the determination result with respect to a 2nd holding | maintenance display effect is included.

  After executing the process of step S532, the execution execution setting during other variable display is performed (step S533). As an example, in the process of step S533, the execution setting of “one-shot notification effect” is made to immediately notify (definitely notify) that the variable display result is “big hit” by the big hit notification sound or the big hit notification light emission. May be. Examples of jackpot notification sounds are alarm sounds, chime sounds, siren sounds, and the like. An example of the big hit notification light emission is light emission of a flash lamp constituting the light emitting member 9CC. Further, in the process of step S533, it may be set so that a predetermined aspect of the effect is performed for liveliness, for example, regardless of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. For example, you may set so that the effect of the aspect which a predetermined lamp 9 (for example, light emission member 9SL, 9SR) light-emits is performed.

  After executing the processing of step S533, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S534). . Subsequently, a change display start setting process for making a setting for starting the change of the decorative design or the like in the image display device 5 is executed (step S535). For example, an image display is performed by transmitting a display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern set as the use pattern in the effect execution setting process in step S532 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The sound in the speaker 8 is transmitted by setting the setting for starting the variation of the decorative pattern on the screen of the device 5 or transmitting the effect sound signal specified by the sound control data included in the effect control pattern to the sound control board 13. Setting for starting output and setting for starting light emission in the lamp 9 by transmitting an illumination signal designated by lamp control data included in the effect control pattern to the lamp control board 14 are performed. .

After the process of step S535 is executed, the command corresponding to the variable display stored in the first start prize receiving command buffer 194A or the second start prize receiving command buffer 194B is digested (step S536). Specifically, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the first special game, the effect control CPU 120, among the commands associated with the first start winning reception command buffer 194A, The command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number corresponding to the variable display is deleted. In addition, when variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the second special figure game, the area corresponding to the buffer number corresponding to the variable display among the commands stored in the second start winning reception command buffer The command (one set) stored in is deleted.
More specifically, when the variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the first special figure game, the effect control CPU 120, among commands associated with the first start winning prize reception command buffer 194A, The command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “0” corresponding to the variable display is deleted. When the variable display of the decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the second special figure game, the buffer number “0” corresponding to the variable display among the commands stored in the second start winning reception command buffer is set. Delete the command (one set) stored in the corresponding area.

  In the process of step S536, the area of the buffer number “0” corresponding to the change in the first prefetching preview buffer 194C or the second prefetching preview buffer 194D provided in the RAM 122 or the like according to the deletion or shift of the command. The information stored in is also deleted. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S537), and the variable display start setting process ends.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 22 as the variable display process.
In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the value of the effect control process timer (step). S701). As an example, in the process of step S701, the value of the presentation control process timer is updated, and when the end code is read from the presentation control pattern corresponding to the updated value of the presentation control process timer, the variable display time It may be determined that has passed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S701 (step S701; NO), it is determined whether or not the specific effect flag is set (step S702). If it is determined in step S702 that the specific flag is set (step S702; YES), it is determined whether or not the value of the change counter is “0” (step S703).

  If the value of the change counter is “0” (step S703; YES), it is determined whether or not the variable display is being reached (S704). When the variable display is being reached (step S704; YES), the specific effect execution flag is cleared (step S705), and the background (background image) in the display area of the image display device 5 is changed from the special background to the normal background. It is changed (step S706), the display area of the image event device 5 is reduced to the lower right of the display area, the variable display with the small symbols is canceled, and the decorative symbols with the large symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R are variable. The display is changed (step S707).

  on the other hand. When it is determined in step S702 that the specific effect execution flag is not set (step S702; NO), or when it is determined that the value of the change counter is not “0” (step S703; NO), reach is performed in the variable display. If it is determined that it is not in the middle (step S704; NO), or after changing to a large symbol variable display in step S707, for example, based on the setting in the special-figure variation effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern, etc. In addition, after performing the presentation operation control including the decorative display variable display operation (step S708), the variable display production process is terminated.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S701 (step S701; YES), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S709). At this time, if the symbol confirmation command is not received (step S709; NO), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation command normally. You may make it do.

  If a symbol confirmation command is received in step S709 (step S709; YES), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. Control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol as a display result is performed (step S710). Further, a predetermined time is set as a waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command (step S711). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S712), and the effect process during variable display is ended.

FIG. 32 is a timing chart showing an example of the change timing of the display mode of the first hold display in the first hold display effect.
At the timing t1 when the variable display of the variation 1 is started at the timing t1, three first hold displays are displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL, and the fourth start by the first starting winning that becomes the target at the timing t2. When the first hold display is added, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the first hold display effect in step S154 in the winning effect determination process, and the first hold display effect determined in step S156. The execution mode is determined as the change pattern PH4-1, “3” is set as the value of the change counter in step S158, and the specific effect is determined by the specific effect execution presence determination process (step S184) in the specific effect determination process (step S160). Decide to execute. Then, at timing t3, the background image in the display area of the image display device 5 is changed from the normal background to the special background in step S187, and further, variable display with large symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is performed. Reduce to the lower right of, and change to a variable display of decorative symbols in small symbols. At the subsequent timing t4, the decorative symbol for the variation 1 is finally stopped and displayed.

  At the subsequent timing t5, the variable 2 variable display is started with respect to the hold display digested first among the three hold displays displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect contents corresponding to the first hold display of the target and the change counter stored as information “3B2Y1R” set by the change pattern PH4-1 in the buffer number “3” of the first prefetch notice buffer 194C. As a display mode of the first hold display at the first stage, the first hold display is displayed at the timing t6 in the “blue” display mode. At a subsequent timing t7, the decorative symbol for the variation 2 is finally stopped and displayed.

  At the subsequent timing t8, the variation 3 with respect to the retained display digested first, other than the retained display digested by the variation 2 among the three retained displays displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL. Start variable display of. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect contents corresponding to the first hold display of the target and the change counter stored as information “3B2Y1R” set by the change pattern PH4-1 in the buffer number “2” of the first prefetch notice buffer 194C. As a display mode of the first hold display at the second stage, the first hold display is displayed at the timing t9 in the “yellow” display mode. At a subsequent timing t10, the decorative symbol for the variation 3 is finally stopped and displayed.

  Thereafter, at the timing t11, with respect to the hold display digested at the earliest time other than the hold digested by the fluctuation 2 and the fluctuation 3 among the three hold displays displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL. The variable 4 variable display is started. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect contents corresponding to the first hold display of the target and the change counter stored as information “3B2Y1R” set by the change pattern PH4-1 in the buffer number “1” of the first prefetch notice buffer 194C. As a display mode of the first hold display at the third stage, the first hold display is displayed at the timing t12 in the “red” display mode. At a subsequent timing t13, the decorative symbol for the variation 4 is finally stopped and displayed.

  Thereafter, at timing t14, variable display of variation 5, which is a variation of the target other than the three pending displays displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL, is started. At this time, for example, assuming that the variation pattern PB5-1 is determined as the variation pattern of the variation 5, the reach of the decorative symbol is changed in the variable display of the decorative symbol at the timing t14 after the predetermined time has elapsed. It is established and displayed in a reach manner. The effect control CPU 120 clears the specific effect execution flag (step S705), and then changes the background (background image) in the display area of the image display device 5 from the special background to the normal background at timing t15 (step S706). Further, the display is reduced to the lower right of the display area of the image event device 5 to cancel the variable display with the small symbols, and the display is changed to the variable symbols with the large symbols in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Step S707). Then, at the subsequent timing t16, the decorative symbol for the variation 5 is finally stopped and displayed.

  Next, a specific example of control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  On the main board 11 side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the first start condition is satisfied, the CPU 103 updates the first reserved memory number, and when the second start condition is satisfied, the CPU 103 determines the second reserved memory number. Is updated (step S215). The CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation category (step S217). The CPU 103 determines the special figure display result using the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S406, step S407). The CPU 103 determines the variation category based on the special figure display result that is the determination result, the number of reserved memories updated in step S215, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation category extracted in step S217 (step S412). . The CPU 103 that has determined the variation category sets transmission of a variation category command that specifies the variation category that is the determination result (step S413), and executes command control processing (step S17). As a result, a variation category command for designating the variation category determined in step S412 is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  On the main board 11 side, when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the CPU 103 first determines the variation category extracted in step S217 in the variation pattern setting process (step S111). Without using the random value MR3, the random value MR3 for determining the variation category is extracted again, and the numerical data indicating the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern is extracted. Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines a variation pattern based on numerical data indicating the newly extracted random value MR3 for determining the variation category and numerical data indicating the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern. The CPU 103 that has determined the variation pattern sets transmission of a variation pattern designation command that designates the variation pattern that is the determination result, and executes command control processing (step S17). Thereby, a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation pattern determined in step S111 is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

On the side of the effect control board 12 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the first start condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 120 additionally displays in the first start prize storage display area 5HL in the winning effect determination process (step S160). For example, when the display mode (additional display mode) of the hold display is determined as the initial color, it is determined whether or not the first hold display effect is executed, and it is determined that the first hold display effect is executed. A change pattern including a display mode of the first hold display displayed by the first hold display effect, a timing at which the first hold display is displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL in the display mode, and the like are determined.
In addition, when it is determined that the specific effect is to be executed, the effect control CPU 120 changes the background in the display area of the image display device 5 from the normal background to the special background, and the variable display of the decorative symbol in the large symbol is changed to the small symbol. Change to the variable display of the decorative pattern in.

  Further, the CPU 120 for effect control is set in accordance with the determined content of the first hold display effect (for example, the display mode at the time of addition, the change pattern of the first hold display effect) based on the determined first hold display effect. Information (such as the display mode of the first hold display and the timing at which the first hold display is displayed in the display mode) is stored in the first prefetch notice buffer 194C and based on the stored contents (display mode when added) The hold display is added to the first start winning storage display area 5HL.

  Further, when the second start condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 120 displays a hold display display mode (additional time) when additionally displaying in the second start winning memory display area 5HR in the winning effect determining process (step S160). Display mode) is determined as, for example, the initial color, whether or not the second hold display effect is to be executed, and when the second hold display effect is determined to be executed is displayed by the second hold display effect. The display mode of the hold display and the timing for displaying the second hold display in the second start winning storage display area 5HR in the display mode are determined.

  In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control displays the determination content of the second hold display effect (for example, the display mode at the time of addition, the timing of the second hold display effect, etc.) based on the determined second hold display effect. While being stored in the reading advance notice buffer 194D, a hold display is added to the second start winning storage display area 5HR based on the stored contents (display mode at the time of addition).

  On the side of the effect control board 12 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a specific effect is being executed, based on the value set by the value of the change counter and the change pattern stored in the first prefetch notice buffer 194C. It is determined whether or not the display is a variable display corresponding to the first hold display as the target. If the display is a variable display corresponding to the first hold display as the target, the decorative design is temporarily stopped and displayed in the reach mode. In the display area of the image display device 5 with the specific effect, it is determined whether or not the decorative design is temporarily stopped and displayed in the reach mode during the variable display corresponding to the target first hold display. The background image is changed from the special background to the normal background, and the variable display of the decorative design by the small design is changed to the variable display of the decorative design by the large design.

  FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating a display operation example in the image display device 5. Specifically, FIG. 33A shows display operation examples (a) to (g) in the image display device 5, and FIG. 33B shows display operation examples (h) to (g) in FIG. 33A after the display operation example. It is a figure which shows (j). In (a) to (g) of FIG. 33A and (h) to (j) of FIG. 33B, an arrow “↓” in the image display device 5 represents that the decorative design is changing.

In FIG. 33A, (a) shows that when the variable display is started, the digestion display AH is displayed in the predetermined digestion display area AHA according to the hold display M0 corresponding to the variable display, and the first start prize storage display. This is a scene in which the hold display M1 (white), the hold display M2 (white), and the hold display M3 (white) are displayed in the area 5HL. Immediately before the digest display AH is displayed in the digest display area AHA as shown in FIG. 33A (a), the buffer number “1” in the first prefetch notice buffer 194C corresponds to the hold display M0. The display mode of the hold display determined at the time of starting winning of the hold display (additional display mode “white”) is stored as the content, and the buffer number “2” of the first prefetch notice buffer 194C is stored in the hold display M1. The display mode (additional display mode “white”) of the on-hold display M1 determined at the time of starting winning the on-hold display M1 is stored as the corresponding effect content, and is stored in the buffer number “3” of the first prefetch notice buffer 194C. Is stored as the display contents corresponding to the hold display M2, the display mode of the hold display M2 determined at the time of starting winning the hold display M1 (display mode "white" when added). In the buffer number “4” of the buffer 194C, the display mode (display mode “white” at the time of addition) of the hold display M3 determined at the time of starting winning of the hold display M1 is stored as the effect content corresponding to the hold display M3. Shall be. Here, the effect content corresponding to the digest display AH corresponding to the variable display is temporarily stored in the area corresponding to the variable display of the first prefetch notice buffer 194C, for example, the buffer number “0”. And
When starting variable display corresponding to the display AH during digestion, the effect control CPU 120 sets the variation pattern “PA3-1 (reach (loss))” designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. Based on this, the decoration pattern changes.

  In FIG. 33A (b) after FIG. 33A (a), when one game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied, the CPU 103 stores the first hold memory. The number is updated to “4” (step S215). The CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation category (step S217), and for determining the special figure display result. The special figure display result is determined using the random value MR1 or the jackpot type determination random value MR2 (steps S406 and S407).

  For example, it is assumed that the CPU 103 determines “big hit” as the special figure display result. The CPU 103 selects the variation category determination table “C-TBL4” from the plurality of variation category determination tables (FIG. 17) based on the special figure display result “big hit” and the reserved storage number “4” (FIG. 16). ), The variation category is determined based on the variation category determination table “C-TBL4” and the random number MR3 for determining the variation category (step S412). For example, it is assumed that the fluctuation category “PB5 (super reach β (big hit))” is determined. The CPU 103 sets transmission of a variation category command that designates the variation category “PB5” (step S413), and executes a command control process (step S17) to designate a variation category command that designates the variation category “PB5”. The signal is transmitted from the board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  Further, the production control CPU 120 checks the first start winning reception command buffer to determine whether or not it is the first start winning designation command, and the first start winning designation command is used to perform the time reduction control. When there is not, the execution of the first hold display effect is determined based on the variable category command transmitted from the main board 11, the first hold display effect execution determination table, and the random value MR7. When executing the display effect, the change pattern including the display mode of the first hold display by the execution of the first hold display effect and the timing of displaying the display mode is changed to the hold display mode determination table and the hold display mode determination disorder. This is determined based on the numerical value MR6, the change pattern determination table, the change pattern determination random value MR8, and the like.

For example, the production control CPU 120 determines that the first hold display effect is “executed”, determines the final display mode of the target first hold display as “red”, and sets the execution mode of the first hold display effect as the execution mode. It is assumed that the change pattern “PH4-1” is determined.
Further, based on the fact that the final display mode of the first hold display of the target is determined to be “red”, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the specific effect for the specific effect execution presence / absence determination table and the specific effect execution presence / absence determination. It is determined based on the random value MR10. For example, it is assumed that the specific effect is determined to be “executed”.

  In (b) of FIG. 33A, when variable display corresponding to the display AH at the time of digestion is being executed, a pre-reading determination is performed based on the fact that a game ball has won the first start winning opening, and the first An image indicating that the start winning memory display area 5HL is the target first hold display, for example, a hold display M4 in which an image representing “X” is added to the hold display M4 corresponding to the first hold display; This is a scene when an image that is displayed or an image that surrounds the hold display M4 with a frame is displayed on the hold display M4 that is the target.

FIG. 33A (c) after FIG. 33A (b) is a specific effect execution presence / absence determination process (step S184) in the specific effect determination process (step S160) as described above by the first start winning by the effect control CPU 120. ) Is determined to execute the specific effect, and the background image in the display area of the image display device 5 is changed from the normal background to the special background in step S187 at the timing of the first start winning, and the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C are further changed. This is a scene when the variable display with large symbols in 5R is reduced to the lower right of the image display device 5 and changed to variable display with decorative symbols with small symbols. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 starts executing the effect of changing the background image from the normal background to the special background as the special effect, and executes the effect effect on the first hold display as the first hold display effect. The execution of the effect of displaying the character image KY1 is started.
For example, in (c) of FIG. 33A, as a special background, there is a variable display of decorative symbols other than the first on-hold display M1 to M4 in the first start winning memory display area 5HL and the display other than the digestion display AH in the active display area AHA. The display mode is changed to an invisible or difficult-to-view display mode, for example, a blackout background, and a character image KY1 representing a girl with a walking stick is displayed as a first reserved display effect.

In FIG. 33A (d) after (c) in FIG. 33A, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect content stored in the buffer number of the target in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A, for example, a change pattern. After the effect that the character image KY1 displayed in (c) of FIG. 33A swings down the stick is executed according to the information to be performed and the value of the change counter, the effect effect is applied to the target hold display M4. However, the display mode of the hold display M4 is displayed in the display mode at the time of addition.
Then, the decoration pattern which is invisible or difficult to visually recognize (for example, a translucent display aspect) and is being variably displayed in a small pattern is finally stopped and displayed as “3” “2” “4”. The In addition, when the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed in the small symbol, the decorative symbol that is finally stopped and displayed is also the small symbol display.
Also at this time, the background image changed in the scene of FIG. 33A (c) remains the special background.

  FIG. 33A (e) after FIG. 33A (d) shows that the first start-winning memory display area is obtained by digesting the variable display of the digestion display AH corresponding to the hold display M0 in FIG. 33A (d). A process of deleting or shifting the first hold display displayed in 5HL is executed, and the digest display AH corresponding to the hold display M1 corresponding to the variable display is displayed in the active display area AHA. At this time, the specific effect started to be executed in (c) of FIG. 33A is being executed, that is, the background image remains the special background, and the variable display of the decorative design by the small design is difficult or impossible to see. This is a scene when the character image KY1 is displayed as the first hold display effect, similarly to the scene shown in FIG. 33A (c).

In FIG. 33A (f) after FIG. 33A (e), the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect content stored in the buffer number of the target in the first start winning reception command buffer 194A, for example, a change pattern. After the effect that the character image KY1 displayed in (c) of FIG. 33A swings down the stick is executed according to the information to be performed and the value of the change counter, the effect effect is applied to the target hold display M4. For example, this is a scene when an effect is performed by irradiating the target hold display M4 with the beam KY2 from a stick held by the character. However, the display mode of the hold display M4 is displayed in the display mode at the time of addition.
For example, the value of the change counter is “3”, and based on “3B2Y1R” stored in association with the target buffer number in the first prefetch notice buffer 194C according to the change pattern “PH4-1”. This is a scene when the display mode of the target hold display M4 is displayed in the “blue” display mode in (g) of FIG. 33A as a result of the action effect by the character image KY1 in 33A (e).
Also at this time, the background image changed in the scene of FIG. 33A (c) remains the special background.

After (g) of FIG. 33A, the temporary display of the decorative pattern in the variable display of the decorative pattern by the small pattern corresponding to the digestion display AH (holding display M1 corresponding to the digestion display AH) displayed in the active display area AHA is performed. Stop display and final stop display are executed.
In addition, the variable display of the decorative symbol corresponding to the hold display M2, the execution of the specific effect and the first hold display effect in the variable display, the temporary display of the decorative symbol, the final stop display, the first start winning memory display area Shifts and deletions of the first hold display in 5HL, scenes in which the display AH during digest corresponding to the hold display to be digested are displayed in the active display area AHA, for example, (e) in FIG. 33A to (g) in FIG. By repeating in the same manner as described above, the effect of changing the display mode of the target hold display M4 to “yellow” or the display mode of the hold display M4 to “red” in the next variable display is executed. Assume that three displays have been digested.

  FIG. 33B (h) after FIG. 33A shows that the digest display AH corresponding to the target hold display M4 is displayed in the active display area AHA by digesting three hold displays after (g) in FIG. 33A. It is the scene displayed by the display mode corresponding to the hold display M4. Even at this time, the specific effect started to be executed in (c) of FIG. 33A is being executed, that is, the background image remains in the special background, and the variable display of the decorative design by the small design is difficult to see or visually recognized. This is a scene when the character image KY1 is displayed as the first hold display effect as in the scenes of (c) of FIG. 33A and (e) of FIG. 33A.

  In (i) of FIG. 33B after (h) of FIG. 33B, in the variable display of the target started in (h) of FIG. 33B, the decorative symbols variably displayed in the small symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the reach mode. Based on this, in (j) of FIG. 33B, the background image in the display area of the image display device 5 that has been executed as the specific effect is changed from the special background (blackout background) to the normal background, and the small design is used. The variable display of the decorative design is changed to the variable display of the decorative design with the large design (variable display of the decorative design in the decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R) and the variable display is executed.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment described above is variably displayed based on the fact that the start condition is satisfied after the game medium passes through the start area (for example, the first start winning opening, the second starting winning opening, etc.). , A variable display in which a start condition is not satisfied, such as a variable display of a special figure, a variable display of a decorative figure, a variable display of a special figure and a decorative figure, etc. Is stored as the hold information (for example, the first special figure hold storage unit 151A, the second special figure hold storage unit 151B, the first start winning reception command buffer 194A, the second start winning reception buffer 194B, etc. ) And a hold display means for performing a hold display corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage means (for example, in the first start winning storage display area 5HL in the hold addition process in step S167). A process for adding one hold display, a process for adding a second hold display to the second start-winning memory display area 5HR, and the like, and a specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a specific effect determining process in step S160) In step S184, whether or not the specific effect is executed is determined (step S184). When the specific effect is executed, the specific effect execution flag is set (step S186), and the background image in the display area of the image display device 5 is specially selected from the normal background. Change to background, variable display of decorative design by large design to variable display of decorative design by small design, etc.) and display of any one of multiple types of display modes according to expectation The hold notice means to display in the mode (for example, whether or not to execute the first hold display effect in the first hold display effect execution presence determination process in step S154) In the case of determining and executing the first hold display effect, the first display until the final display mode of the first hold display is determined in the first hold display effect execution mode determination process of step S156 and displayed in the final display mode. A change pattern including a display mode of the hold display and a timing for displaying the first hold display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL in the display mode is determined, and based on the change pattern determined in step S530 and the value of the change counter Determining whether or not to execute the second hold display effect in the process of displaying the display mode of the first hold display in the determined display mode and the second hold display effect execution presence / absence determination process in step S163, When executing the hold display effect, the final display mode of the second hold display is determined in the second hold display effect execution mode determination process in step S165, and the final display The timing of displaying the second hold display in the display mode is determined based on the final display mode of the second hold display determined in step S530 and the display timing of the final display mode, for example, by determining the timing at the time of addition or shifting. And processing for displaying the display mode of the second hold display in the determined display mode, etc., and the specific effect executing means at least when the game medium passes through the starting area (for example, A winning effect determining process (a specific effect that can be executed in step S150) executed based on the winning of a game ball in the first start winning opening can be executed, and the display mode of the hold display is The specific effect is executed when displayed in a display mode corresponding to a predetermined expectation by the hold notice unit (for example, in step S183, It is determined whether or not the display mode of one hold display is a predetermined expectation, for example, a higher color (for example, red or yellow), and is specified when the final display mode of the first hold display is a predetermined expectation It is characterized in that a process for determining whether or not to perform the performance is executed.

  According to such a configuration, for example, even if the display mode of the hold display is displayed in a display mode with a low expectation, the player's expectation is improved with respect to the display mode of the hold display. It is possible and the expectation can be improved, so that the interest of the player can be improved.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 described above, special effect executing means for executing a special effect for the hold display while the specific effect is being executed (for example, in the display area of the image display device 5 in (f) of FIG. 33A). While executing the specific effect of changing the background image from the normal background to the special background, the character image KY1 is displayed as the first reserved display effect, and the beam is displayed with respect to the reserved display for which the character image KY1 is the target. And the like.

  According to such a structure, even if it is a case where a hold display is displayed with the display mode with low expectation, a player's sense of expectation can be improved.

  Further, in any one of the above gaming machines 1, the specific effect is an effect that makes it difficult or impossible to see other than the hold display (for example, in the first start winning storage display area 5HL in (f) of FIG. 33A, etc.). It may be a specific effect such as changing the display other than the one on hold display to a background image that is difficult or impossible to see, or changing the decorative display of the large design to the variable display of the decorative design of the small design. .

  According to such a structure, a player's attention can be collected with respect to the display mode of a hold display.

  In any one of the above gaming machines 1, the hold display means executes a predetermined effect accompanying the display of the hold display at least after the game medium passes through the starting area, and as a hold display in a predetermined state, It is possible to display a specific hold display that displays an operation at a predetermined cycle, and when a new specific hold display is displayed based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area during the display of the specific hold display In addition, from the execution of the predetermined effect, the operation display of the new specific hold display may be synchronized with the operation display of the specific hold display being displayed.

  According to such a configuration, the interest of the player can be improved.

In the above description, the case where the first hold display effect for the hold display of the target is executed has been described. However, for example, it corresponds to the hold display that is the target in the first prefetch notice buffer 194C and the second prefetch notice buffer 194D. When the hold information to be stored is stored, the first hold display effect may be performed on the hold display other than the target.
Moreover, although the case where the 1st hold display effect and the 2nd hold display effect are performed only with respect to the hold display displayed in the 1st start win memory display area 5HL or the 2nd start win memory storage display area 5HR was explained, An active display effect similar to the first hold display effect may be executed when the hold display to be displayed is displayed in the active display area AHA as a digestion display, or the first hold display effect and the active display effect Both may be executed.

In the above description, an example in which the setting example by the hold display mode determination table for the first hold display and the setting example by the hold display mode determination table for the second hold display are the same is described. It may be a setting example based on a hold display mode determination table different from the 2 hold display, or a second hold display effect in the same mode as the first hold display effect may be executed for the second hold display. Then, the first hold display effect in the same mode as the second hold display may be executed for the first hold display, and the above-described one or both of the first hold display and the second hold display are described above. One or both of the first hold display effect and the second hold display effect as described above may be executed.
In addition, the first hold display effect and the second hold display effect corresponding to the first hold display effect and the second hold display effect may be executed, respectively, or the first hold for the first hold display. It is also possible to execute the display gas effect and not execute the second hold display gas effect for the second hold display.

  In the above description, an example has been described in which a character appears as a first hold display effect for the first hold display and a beam is emitted to the target hold display. An effect mode in which an effect effect of hitting a hold display with a hammer may be executed, or a decorative pattern is configured with a total of nine types of eight types of alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” and one character image In addition, there may be an effect mode in which the character jumps out of the character image that is a decorative design and an effect effect is executed on the target hold display, or there may be a plurality of effect modes of the first hold display effect. Moreover, the production mode common to the production mode of the first hold display effect and the production mode of the second hold display effect for the first hold display may be used, or the first hold display effect and the second hold display effect. Different effect modes may be used, and an effect mode that is executed in a different effect mode than an effect that is executed in the same effect mode in the first hold display effect and the second hold display effect may be prepared.

  In the above description, an example in which the display mode of the hold display to be additionally displayed (display mode at the time of addition) is white has been described. However, as in the setting example by the hold display mode determination table, for example, four colors (for example, red, The display mode at the time of addition of the hold display may be determined so as to be additionally displayed in any one of yellow, blue, and white), and additional display is performed depending on the display mode of the above three colors or five colors or more. The display mode at the time of addition of the hold display may be determined as described above, or the display mode of the hold display may be determined so as to be additionally displayed by the color of the hold display or the characters or symbols drawn on the hold display. Alternatively, the display mode of the hold display may be determined so as to be additionally displayed depending on the shape of the hold display (for example, heart shape, star shape, character type, etc.), or the movement of the hold display (for example, character type on hold It may determine the hold display of the display mode to be added displayed by the like operation pattern of the character), such as in shown.

  In the above description, an example in which the display at the time of digestion is erased from the image display device 5 immediately before the final stop of the decorative pattern has been described. You may erase | eliminate, and you may make it erase | eliminate the display at the time of digestion after predetermined time passes from a fluctuation | variation start.

  In the above description, as a method of changing the target hold display in the hold display effect to the notice mode (change mode), a one-step change (white → blue, blue → yellow, yellow → red) is exemplified, but 2 It may be a step change (white → yellow, blue → red) or a three step change (white → red).

  In the above description, the final display mode is displayed while being displayed in the first start prize storage display area 5HL (or the second start prize storage display area 5HR) (when added to the same area or in the same area). In the first start-winning memory display area 5HL (or the second start-winning memory display area 5HR), the final display mode is not used in the first display in the active display area (active display area). You may make it become the last display mode. In other words, for example, in the process of step S156, as shown in FIG. 26, the display mode in the first start prize storage display area 5HL (or the second start prize storage display area 5HR) is determined. You may determine about the display mode in 1 start winning memory | storage display area 5HL (or 2nd starting winning memory display area 5HR) and an active display area (active display area).

  In the above description, the variation category is determined using the random value MR3 for determining the variation category on the main substrate 11, but the variation category may be determined on the effect control substrate 12 side. The same applies to the determination of the variation pattern. In the above description, the display mode of the hold display is determined using the random display MR6 for determining the display mode of the hold display on the effect control board 12 side, but the display mode of the hold display is determined on the main board 11 side. May be. The same applies to the determination of whether or not to execute the hold change effect.

  In the above description, an example has been described in which the variation category is selected by selecting the variation category determination table according to the number of reserved storage and the special figure display result as in the configuration example using the variation category determination table shown in FIG. Instead of or in addition to the number of reserved memories, when the number of fluctuations (for example, the number of fluctuations after the end of the jackpot, or the special figure display result is a predetermined number of times “losing”, for example, the fluctuation category table shown in FIG. A variation category may be selected by selecting the variation category determination table so as to select “C-TBL3”.

  In the above description, an example has been described in which the variation category is selected by selecting the variation category determination table according to the number of reserved storage and the special figure display result as in the configuration example using the variation category determination table shown in FIG. Instead of or in addition to the number of reserved memories, when the number of fluctuations (for example, the number of fluctuations after the end of the jackpot or when the special figure display result is a predetermined number of times “losing”, select the fluctuation category determination table again, A variation category may be determined.

  In the above description, an example has been described in which the variation category is selected by selecting the variation category determination table according to the number of reserved storage and the special figure display result as in the configuration example using the variation category determination table shown in FIG. When the game state transitions, such as when transitioning from the low accuracy low base state to the low accuracy low base state or when shifting from the low accuracy low base to the high accuracy low base state, the variable category determination table is displayed. It may be selected again to determine the variation category.

  In the above description, an example has been described in which the variation category is selected by selecting the variation category determination table according to the number of reserved storage and the special figure display result as in the configuration example using the variation category determination table shown in FIG. In the production execution setting process of step S532, for example, when there are a plurality of hold displays as targets, and when the display mode of the hold display is changed by a change other than the change, which target among the plurality of targets is present After determining whether to change the display mode of the hold display first (or after), execute the hold display effect to change the display mode of the hold display or display the hold display without executing the hold display effect. Example, the display mode of the hold display effect may be determined according to the special figure fluctuation time or the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation. For example, when there are multiple target pending displays, and the display mode of the pending display is changed by a change other than the change, the display mode of the pending display of all targets among the multiple existing targets is changed. After determining whether to change the display mode of the hold display of a predetermined number, for example, one target, execute the hold display effect on all targets to change the display mode of the hold display, or hold display effect The display mode of the hold display is changed without changing the display mode, or the display mode is changed by executing the hold display effect of the hold display for one target, or the display mode of the hold display without executing the hold display effect. May be determined, and the effect mode of the hold display effect may be determined according to the special figure variation time or the variation pattern of the variation.

Note that the hold display displayed in the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second start prize storage display area 5HR may be a figure or character image drawn, or at a predetermined cycle, for example, 1 second. The specific hold display may be displayed as a hold display with an operation display that rotates once in the left-right direction or the up-down direction.
In this case, for example, as a winning effect determination process in step S150, whether or not a specific hold display has already been displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL or the second start winning storage display area 5HR is displayed. Judgment is made by referring to the flag indicating that the display is in progress. If the specific hold display is already displayed, the specific display already displayed by the timer set when the specific hold display is displayed in advance. The operation display timing of the hold display (for example, the rotation timing) is determined, and based on the determination result, the operation display of the specific hold display added by the first start winning or the second start winning is displayed. It may be displayed in synchronization with the operation display.
In this case, for example, after executing the appearance effect of causing the specific hold display to appear in the first start winning storage display area 5HL or the second start winning storage display area 5HR, the operation display may be synchronized based on a timer. While executing the appearance effect that causes the specific hold display to appear in the first start prize storage display area 5HL or the second start prize storage display area 5HR, the operation display of the specific hold display to be added is being displayed. You may make it display while synchronizing with the operation display of a display, and you may make it perform an appearance effect after synchronizing.

  In addition, when the hold display by the specific hold display is executed, it may be executed in the gaming state, for example, in the high base state or the low base state, or in the high probability state or the low probability state. May be executed when the specific effect is being executed, or may be executed when the first hold display effect is being executed. However, it may be executed when the second hold display is being displayed.

  In other words, after the game medium passes through the start area, an appearance effect accompanying the display of the hold display is executed, and as a hold display in the game state or the execution state of the specific effect, for example, an operation that makes one rotation in 1 second or the like It is possible to display a specific hold display to be displayed, and when a new specific hold display is displayed based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area during the display of the specific hold display, a predetermined effect is executed. The operation display of the new specific hold display may be synchronized with the operation display of the specific hold display being displayed.

When a specific effect is being executed, for example, a sound is output, such as a sound that a character speaks through a speaker, music, or a special sound or sound effect. You may do it.
Note that the specific effect has been described in the case where the period from when the target wins to the time when the decorative symbol is displayed in a reach manner in the variable display of the target is executed, but the specific effect ends after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start. You may do it.

  When the specific effect is executed, it may be displayed in a display mode that is greater than or equal to a predetermined value.

  It should be noted that the presence / absence of execution of the hold display effect may be determined based on the fluctuation pattern or the change category without being determined based on the hold display effect execution / non-execution determination table and the random value MR7.

  As described above, the embodiment of the present invention has been described, but the device configuration, data configuration, processing shown in the flowchart of the pachinko gaming machine 1, various rendering operations including the rendering operation of the rendering image in the display area of the image display device 5, and the like. Can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  For example, when deciding whether or not to execute the hold display effect for the hold display for determining the additional display mode, it is decided to execute the hold display effect for the hold display displayed in the first start winning storage display area 5HL. If it is, the hold display effect may not be executed without determining whether or not to execute the hold display effect for the hold display that determines the additional display mode. In addition, when determining whether or not to execute the hold display effect for the hold display for determining the additional display mode, it is determined to execute the hold display effect for the hold display displayed in the second start winning memory display area 5HR. If it is, the hold display effect may not be executed without determining whether or not to execute the hold display effect for the hold display that determines the additional display mode. In addition, when determining whether or not to execute the hold display effect for the hold display for determining the additional display mode, it is determined to execute the digestion effect for the display during the digestion displayed in the digestion display area. In this case, it is not necessary to execute the hold display effect without determining whether or not to execute the hold display effect for the hold display that determines the additional display mode.

  For example, when it is determined that the digestion effect is to be executed in the digestion display displayed in the digestion display area, and the hold display effect is determined to be performed due to the change in the digestion display. When there is a display, that is, when the hold display effect and the digestion effect are executed at the same timing, it is determined that the digestion effect is set to be executed at the variation, and is executed at the same timing. The hold display effect that has been performed may be executed in another change such as the next change, or the execution timing for executing the hold display effect may be determined again.

  In the above-described embodiment, the execution rate of the pre-reading notice effect may be different depending on how much the total reserved storage number exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 5). For example, the execution rate of the pre-reading notice effect may be higher when the total number of reserved storage is five than when the total number of reserved is eight.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope.

  For example, a game score for use in a game is given using the number of game values having a size specified by the record information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, and the given game The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using a score or a game score given by winning a game.

  That is, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, variable display means is provided for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified and for deriving and displaying the display results. A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the display means, but when the gaming score is not zero, The game ball enclosed in the game is driven into the game area, the game is performed, the game score is subtracted according to the game ball being driven, and the game score is awarded according to the game ball winning in the winning area provided in the game area The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that adds the values. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used to add gaming scores, and a gaming recording You may provide the game recording medium processing means which reads the recording information currently recorded on the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion port.

  Further, for example, a game machine that uses game media is taken as an example, but the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes, and game media such as game balls can be used. The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives a score when the conditions for giving the prize are satisfied.

  For example, based on the fact that there are probable big hits and normal big hits as jackpot types, and that the jackpot type was determined to be probable big hits, a gaming machine that is controlled to the probable state after the big hit game is shown. It is not limited. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus in which a predetermined probability changing area is provided (a certain variable winning ball apparatus may be provided in a single special variable winning ball apparatus, or a plurality of special variable winning balls may be provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability variation is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a probable state after completion.

  A distribution device is provided above the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal winning ball device 6B, and when the game ball passes through the distribution device, the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal winning ball device 6B are alternately awarded. You may do it.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine. However, according to the present invention, a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types according to the operation of the operating lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated according to the stop button operation by the player, and the combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination, it is applied to the slot machine where a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player It is also possible to do.

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

  In the above description, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer (the effect control CPU 120) of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of pseudo-continuous, 1 is used when the change is started. Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted is shown, variation patterns may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 (CPU 103) uses the first command before reaching reach, such as presence / absence of a pseudo-ream, presence / absence of a slip effect, etc. Is a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the so-called second stop, and the second command has reached a reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a re-lottery effect. May be configured to transmit a command indicating the variation time and variation mode after the so-called second stop. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a predetermined time elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, “the ratio is different” is not limited to those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, It is a concept that includes those in which the ratio is different in the relationship of A: B = 100%: 0%.

  Also, in the above embodiment, the gaming machine controlled to the probabilistic state after the big hit game is shown based on the fact that the big hit type is a probable big hit or a normal big hit and the big hit type is determined to be a promiscuous big hit. It is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus having a predetermined probability variation area inside is provided, and the probability variation is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball apparatus during the big hit game. The configuration described in the above embodiment can also be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a certain change state after the completion.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols and decorative symbols “1” to “9” are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed has been shown. Not limited to. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be a thing.

  In the above embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols and effect symbols of “1” to “9” are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed has been shown. It is not restricted to an aspect. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type may be derived and displayed last. There may be.

  In the above embodiment, the main board 11 stores a random value determination table (display result determination table, jackpot type determination table, and variation category determination table), and is extracted from the main board 11 at the time of starting winning. Based on the random number values (MR1 to MR3), the main board 11 refers to the random value determination table, and determines the random value determination process (determining whether or not to win, determining the variation category, and hitting the jackpot. In this case, the effect control board 12 receives the determination result determined in the main board 11 and executes the pre-reading notice effect based on the received determination result. The execution mode of the pre-reading notice effect is not limited to this.

For example, the effect control board 12 stores the random value determination table, and the effect control board 12 receives the random number itself extracted from the main board 11 from the main board 11, and based on the received random value. The random value determination process may be executed with reference to the random value determination table, and the pre-reading notice effect may be executed based on the determination result of the determination process. That is, the random number determination process may be performed on the effect control board 12.
Further, the random number determination process may be performed on both the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. For example, the effect control board 12 may receive a part of the random number values and execute the random number determination process, and may receive the determination result determined in the main board 11. Specifically, for example, the presentation control board 12 receives the random number values (MR1 and MR2), determines whether or not to win the jackpot, and if it is a jackpot, determines the type of jackpot and also determines the random value. You may make it receive the determination result of the fluctuation | variation category determined with the main board | substrate 11 based on (MR3). That is, the effect control board 12 can execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the determination result determined by itself and the determination result determined by the main board 11.

  Note that the random numbers may not be synchronized by changing the update timing of the random numbers or by changing the update ranges of the random numbers.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by pre-installing the storage device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 5HL ... 1st start prize memory display area 5HR ... 2nd start prize memory display area 5H ... Start prize Memory display area 6A ... Normal winning ball device 6B ... Normal variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8 ... Speaker 9 ... Lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A ... First start port switch 22B ... Second start port switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Microcomputer 101, 121 for game control ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of executing variable display based on the start condition being satisfied after the game medium passes through the start area,
Hold storage means for storing information on variable display for which start conditions are not satisfied as hold information;
A hold display means for performing a hold display corresponding to the hold information stored in the hold storage means;
Specific production execution means capable of executing specific production;
A hold notice means for displaying the hold display in any one of a plurality of display forms according to the degree of expectation;
With
When the display mode of the hold display is displayed in a display mode corresponding to a predetermined degree of expectation by the hold notice unit, the specific effect executing unit has a mode in which at least a part of the variable display is in a specific mode It is possible to execute the specific effect that makes it difficult or impossible to see until
While the specific effect is being executed, the display mode of the hold display can be changed to a display mode corresponding to a predetermined degree of expectation. A special effect execution means is further provided for executing a special effect on the hold display while the specific effect is being executed, and changing the display mode of the hold display to a display mode corresponding to a predetermined expectation. The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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