JP6303208B2 - 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 a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is obtained. Some are given to players. In addition, a variable display device is provided that can variably display identification information (also referred to as “variation”) when a game medium wins in a predetermined winning area (start winning opening) (start condition is established). There are some which are configured to be controllable to a specific game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result (big hit).

  Moreover, as a gaming machine as described above, there is a gaming machine that executes a hold inheritance effect that inherits the display mode of the hold display (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-9886 A

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, the display mode of the hold display is monotonous without changing from the time of winning.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which the variation of interest increases and the interest is improved.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine which is one embodiment of the present invention,
A gaming machine that executes variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state), and stores storage information (for example, a first special feature) FIG. Hold storage unit 151A, second special figure hold storage unit 151B, start winning reception command buffer 194A, etc.), display execution means for performing display based on the hold information, and a display mode based on the hold information are changed. (For example, change to “one key (blue)”, “two keys (green)”, “three keys (red)”, etc. shown in FIG. 24)) (For example, it is determined whether or not the display mode of the hold display is changed in the hold display mode determination process of step S160 of FIG. 23 by the effect control CPU 120, and based on the determination result, FIG. If the display mode based on the hold information is a predetermined mode in the hold digest process in step S533 and the display mode based on the hold information is a predetermined mode, the display based on the hold information is inherited in the corresponding variable display. Inheritance effect execution means (for example, the hold succession effect determination in FIG. 30 by the effect control CPU 120) that executes the inheritance effect (for example, the hold inheritance effect by the hold inheritance effect pattern selected by the hold inheritance effect selection means (described later)). For the effect control pattern corresponding to the hold inheritance effect pattern reset as the use pattern in the process, the display specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern in the start setting process such as variable display in step S535 of FIG. A process for transmitting a control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123). The mode change execution means can change the mode in the variable display even if the mode of display based on the hold information corresponding to the variable display changes before the start of the variable display (for example, FIG. 32 hold display mode patterns “HP5”, “HP8”, “HP10”, “HP13”), and the inheritance effect executing means displays the variable display based on the hold information corresponding to the variable display. When the display is in a predetermined form before the start of the display (for example, in the case of the hold display form pattern “HP4” in FIG. 32), and the display based on the hold information corresponding to the variable display changes to the predetermined form in the variable display If you (for example, if the hold display mode pattern in FIG. 32, "HP3"), the Ri may der execution of the inheritance effect, the coercive corresponding to the variable display When the display based on the stop information is in a predetermined mode from the start of the variable display, and when the display based on the hold information corresponding to the variable display is changed to the predetermined mode in the variable display, to run at different rates.

According to such a configuration, the production variation increases and the interest is improved. For example, the player comes to notice at what timing the predetermined mode is reached, and the interest is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The display of a predetermined manner based on the suspension information is a plurality of types exists, display of a predetermined manner based on the suspension information that corresponds to those said variable display (eg, hold display of each display mode of hold display shown in such FIG. 32 depending on the variation pattern, etc.), before KiTsugi Seung percentage effect is Ru is executed differently (e.g., according to the effect control CPU 120, referring to the processing of step S611 of FIG. 30) yo may Unishi.

According to such a configuration, come to attention in Table示態like, to improve the interest.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
Predetermining means for determining whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state based on the holding information stored in the holding storage means (for example, in the special symbol normal processing of step S110 of FIG. A variable display pattern (for example, variable display pattern) based on the determination result of the pre-determining means, for example, a process for determining a confirmed special symbol using the random number MR1 for determining the result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type FIG. 17 shows variable display pattern determination means (for example, a variation category, a variation pattern, etc.) for determining the variation pattern setting processing in step S111 of FIG. Select the variation category determination table to be used from the multiple variation category determination tables. The variation category is determined based on the determination table and the random value MR3 for determining the variation category, and the variation pattern determination to be used is selected from the plurality of variation pattern determination tables shown in FIG. A process of determining a variation pattern based on the selected variation pattern determination table and the variation pattern determination random value MR5), and the mode change execution means is based on the hold information Viewing state like when the display is displayed on the hold display unit (e.g., a winning time of hold display mode of FIG. 32) and, the variable display pattern variable display variable display pattern determined by the determining means (e.g. , based on the determined such variation pattern) and the change pattern setting process in step S111 of FIG. 12, the suspension information May be by Ru by changing the state-like table shows Unishi based.

According to such a configuration, the display state like and variable display pattern when displayed on the hold display unit may be considered, display of state-like changes.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
Preliminary notice effect execution determining means for determining whether to execute a predetermined notice effect (for example, main notice effect by main notice effect pattern “SY1” to main notice effect pattern “SY3-4” shown in FIG. 29, etc.) ( for example, according to the effect control CPU 120, further comprising a processing, etc.) in step S601 of FIG. 27, without executing the and determined to be the prediction effect performed by the previous SL prediction effect execution determining means, before KiTsugi Seung real an effect row (e.g., according to the effect control CPU 120, in the process in step S615 of FIG. 30, instead of the effect control pattern corresponding to the main announcement attraction pattern, reconfigure effect control pattern corresponding to the pending inheritance effect pattern as usage patterns may be Do etc.) to.

According to such a configuration, while determining whether to execute the prediction effect independent of inheritance effect, you can take the easy alignment of the inheritance effect.

( 5 ) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to ( 4 ),
There are a plurality of predetermined modes of display based on the hold information, and at least one of the plurality of inheritance effects (see FIG. 34) is the inheritance effect that can be selected from the display based on the hold information of different predetermined modes. (For example, as shown in FIG. 31, FIG. 32, FIG. 34, etc., the hold inheritance effect pattern “HK2” has “ball (white)”, “key” when the display mode is shifted to the current display area. “One (blue)” or “two keys (green)” can be selected).

According to this structure, since it is inherited may be selected effect in a plurality of predetermined manner, it is possible to suitably maintain the expectations for the execution of the effect those 該継 Seung.

( 6 ) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to ( 4 ),
There are a plurality of predetermined modes of display based on the hold information, and at least one of the plurality of inheritance effects (see FIG. 34) is selected only from the display based on the hold information of a specific predetermined mode. It may be an effect (for example, as shown in FIGS. 31, 32, 34, etc., the hold inheritance effect pattern “HK5” has a display mode of “three keys (red) when shifted to the current display area”. ”Only.)

According to this structure, since it is inherited production which may be selected only from a particular predetermined mode, it is possible to provide a special expected when a particular predetermined display.

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 example of a setting of the determination ratio of a fluctuation | variation category. 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 start winning determination process in an effect control process process. 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 winning a prize. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio regarding the change of a hold display. 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 main notice effect determination process. It is an example of setting the determination ratio of whether or not to execute the main notice effect. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio of the main notice effect performed. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a reservation inheritance production | presentation determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of selection of the table regarding a hold inheritance effect. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a pending | holding display mode pattern. It is a setting example of the determination ratio of whether to execute the hold inheritance effect. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination ratio of the pending | holding inheritance effect performed. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display operation in the image display device 5. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display operation in the image display device 5. FIG.

  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 of decorative symbols executed in 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 executed in the image display device 5 is satisfied. 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 variable display of the decorative symbols is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start prize, the first start prize is generated. When the first start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game described above is not satisfied (for example, the fact that the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition established previously is being executed, When the 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 prize for executing the variable display game such as the second special figure game (described later) or the variable display of the decorative symbols is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start prize, the second start prize is generated. If the second start condition permitting the start of the variable display game described above is not satisfied (for example, that the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition established previously is being executed, When the 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 large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and changes into an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Forming a mouth.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning 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 prize door opens the big winning opening and receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2. , Making it easier for game balls to pass (enter) through the big prize opening. 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). Therefore, it is advantageous for the player when the big prize opening is open compared to when the big prize opening is closed.

  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 hold display is displayed to enable 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 hold display is displayed to enable 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 given a symbol number corresponding to the 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”). It should be noted 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 (special symbol variation time) of the special symbol, It suffices if 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 an aspect of changing the hold display of the target (described later) displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H (described later) after the display of the confirmed decorative symbol is stopped (pre-reading notice 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 case of the first hold indicator 25A, a 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, a 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, for example, the hold display may be performed 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 hold display in the first start win storage display area 5HL, the first start win storage display area 5HL A new hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the incremented first special figure hold information on the right side (the center side of the display area of the image display device 5), and another hold is added to the first start winning storage display area 5HL. If there is a display, the new hold display may be added to the left side of the other hold display (the left side of the leftmost hold display if there are a plurality of other hold displays). In addition, when there are a plurality of hold indications in the first start winning memory display area 5HL, if the number of holds of the first special figure game decreases due to the establishment of a new first start condition, the first special figure corresponding to the decrease The hold display (the 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 hold information is erased, and each of the other hold displays is displayed. Is moved (shifted) to the erased hold display side (right side).

  Further, in the second start winning prize storage display area 5HR, for example, the hold display may be performed left-justified. That is, when the number of holds of the second special figure game increases due to the establishment of a new second start condition, if there is no other hold display in the second start prize storage display area 5HR, the second start prize storage display area 5HR Is added to the left side (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 another hold is added to the second start winning storage display area 5HR. If there is a display, the new hold display may be added to the right side of the other hold display (the right side of the rightmost hold display if there are a plurality of other hold displays). In addition, when there are a plurality of hold indications in the second start winning memory display area 5HR, if the number of holds of the second special figure game decreases due to the establishment of a new second start condition, the second special figure corresponding to the decrease is displayed. The hold display displayed on the leftmost side of the second start winning memory display area 5HR corresponding to the hold information corresponding to the hold information (the hold display displayed from the oldest) is erased, and each of the other hold displays is displayed. Is moved (shifted) to the erased 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 from the start winning memory display area 5HR (that is, the first special figure hold information digested when the first start condition is satisfied and the second special figure hold information digested when the second start condition is satisfied) An area (not shown in FIG. 1; also referred to as a current display area or a digestion display area) for displaying a decorative display variable display executed on the basis thereof may be arranged. For example, the current display area may be 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 are also simply referred to as speakers 8 when not particularly 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, when the light emitting members 9CC, 9CL, 9CR, 9U, 9SL, and 9SR are not particularly distinguished from each other, they are also simply referred to as a lamp 9. 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 symbols. At this time, if the determined special symbol derived and displayed is a specific special symbol (big hit symbol), the special graphic display result is a specific display result ("big hit"). Further, when the determined special symbol that is derived and displayed is a predetermined special symbol (a small hit symbol different from the big hit symbol), the special graphic display result is a predetermined display result (“small hit”). In addition, when the determined special symbol that is derived and displayed is a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol, the special symbol display result is “lost”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, as an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is a big hit symbol, and a special symbol indicating the number “2” is a small hit symbol, The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. In addition, each symbol such as a big hit symbol, a small hit 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. The symbol may be a symbol, or the special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol.

  After the special figure display result becomes the specific display result ("big hit") (after the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as a confirmed special symbol), the special gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player. The In the big hit game state, until a predetermined upper limit time is reached, or until the number of winning balls reaches a predetermined upper limit number, a round game in which the big winning opening is controlled to be in an open state (also simply referred to as a round) Repeated the upper limit number of times.

  The big hit game state may include a normal open round big hit game state with a relatively large number of balls and a short-term open round big hit game state with a relatively small number of balls. In other words, the normal open round jackpot game state has a larger number of rounds that are repeatedly executed and the period (maximum time, upper limit number of times) that the big winning opening is opened in each round, compared to the short-open round big hit game state. doing. It should be noted that the short-term open round big hit gaming state includes those that are substantially free of play.

  For example, among the special symbols that show the numbers "3", "5", and "7" that are jackpot symbols, for example, the special symbols that show the numbers "3" and "7" correspond to the normal open round jackpot game state For example, a special symbol indicating the number “5” may be a jackpot symbol corresponding to the short-term open round jackpot game state (also referred to as a short-term open round jackpot symbol). In other words, when a big hit symbol of “3” or “7” is derived and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, the game is in the normal open round big hit gaming state (for example, upper limit time 29 seconds, upper limit number 10 pieces, upper limit number 15 times). If a bonus game of “5” is derived and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it is controlled to a short-term open round jackpot game state (for example, upper limit time 0.1 seconds, upper limit number 2 pieces, upper limit number 2 times) You may be made to do.

  After the special figure display result becomes the predetermined display result ("small hit") (after the small hit symbol is derived and displayed as a confirmed special symbol), the game is controlled to a small hit gaming state different from the big hit gaming state. . In the small hit game state, the same control as in the short-term open round big hit game state may be performed.

  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 is a variable display that is subject to advance notice, such as whether or not the variable display subject to advance notice is in a reach state and whether or not the variable display result of the variable display subject to advance notice is a “big hit”. Is determined based on the variable display hold information (special drawing hold information) that is subject to advance notice, and the variable display that is subject to advance notice is reached based on the determination result. This is a notice effect that informs or suggests to the player, for example, the possibility that the variable display result of the variable display subject to the advance notice will be a “big hit” before the variable display subject to the advance notice starts. . In the following description, the pre-read special figure hold information is also referred to as target hold information (hold data), and variable display corresponding to the target hold information (hold data) (variable display to be notified) is variable display of the target. Also, the hold display corresponding to the target hold information is also referred to as the target hold display.

  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.

  Based on the fact that the small hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “2” is stopped and the variable display result is “small hit” as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the small hit game state is controlled. After that, the gaming state is not changed, and the gaming state before the variable display result is “small hit” is continuously controlled. However, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the special gaming state has reached a predetermined number when the special figure game whose variable display result is “small hit” is executed, after the end of the small hit gaming state, 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 a “fanfare command”) that designates display of an effect image indicating the start of a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state. The command A1XXH is a big winning opening releasing notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is a period in the big winning gaming state or the small winning gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state or the small 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 determines whether or not the variable display result is determined as “big hit” or “small hit” based on the value set in the symbol designating command, and determines the type of big hit. In addition to being able to recognize, the change category can be recognized based on the value set in the change 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 numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

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

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

  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, the description of the fluctuation pattern when the big hit type of the small hit fluctuation pattern and the big hit fluctuation pattern is abrupt is omitted, but the loss fluctuation pattern (non-reach fluctuation pattern, Reach loss variation pattern) and jackpot variation pattern (except when the jackpot type is abrupt).

  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. Previously, whether or not the variable display result is controlled as a big hit gaming state with “big hit”, and whether or not the variable display result is controlled as a small hit gaming state with “small hit” for determining the special figure display result It is a table referred in order to determine based on random number value MR1. 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. Previously, whether or not the variable display result is controlled as a big hit gaming state with “big hit”, and whether or not the variable display result is controlled as a small hit gaming state with “small hit” for determining the special figure display result It is a table referred in order to determine based on random number value MR1.

  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 (determined value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the result is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small 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 determined values (a value in the range of “30000” to “30350”) is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value is not 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 the second special figure display result determination table 130B and the first special figure display result determination table 130A, determination values in different predetermined ranges may be assigned to the “small hit” special figure display results. 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 them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

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

  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 is referred to in order to determine a display mode (also referred to as a winning hold display mode) of a hold display at the time of winning (when added to the start winning storage display area 5HL) as one of a plurality of types. A winning hold display mode determination table is stored. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of prize-holding display mode determination tables that differ from each other in the types of winning-holding display modes that can be determined in the winning-holding display mode determination table and the respective determination ratios. Yes. In the winning hold display mode determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with a random number MR6 (not shown) for determining a winning hold display mode is assigned to each of the winning hold display modes. Instead of a plurality of winning-holding display mode determination tables, one large winning-holding display mode determination table including information of all winning-holding display mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  In addition, the ROM 121 stores a hold display mode change presence / absence determination table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not there is a change in the display mode of the hold display after being added to the start winning storage display area 5HL. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of hold display mode change presence / absence determination tables with different determination ratios of whether or not the display mode of the hold display is changed. In the hold display mode change presence / absence determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number MR7 (not shown) for determining the hold display display mode change presence / absence is assigned to whether there is a change in the display mode of the hold display. It has been.

  In addition, the ROM 121 stores a hold display mode change place determination table that is referred to for determining a place where the hold display mode is changed (timing for changing the hold display mode). Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of hold display mode change place determination tables having different types of change places (change timings) that can be determined in the hold display form change place determination table and their respective determination rates. ing. In the hold display mode change place determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number MR8 (not shown) for hold display form change place determination is assigned to each change place (change timing). Instead of a plurality of hold display mode change location determination tables, one large hold display mode change location determination table including information of all the hold display mode change location determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  The ROM 121 stores a main notice effect execution presence determination table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to execute the main notice effect. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of main notice effect execution presence / absence determination tables that differ from each other in the proportion of execution / non-execution of the main notice effect. In the main notice effect execution determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random value MR9 (not shown) for determining whether or not to execute the main notice effect is assigned to each of the execution and non-execution of the main notice effect. ing. Instead of a plurality of main notice effect execution execution determination tables, one large main notice effect execution determination table including information on all main notification effect execution determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  In addition, the ROM 121 stores 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. 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 (determined 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. In the present embodiment, as the main notice effect, a full-screen background effect, a developed symbol effect, etc. as shown in FIG. 29 selected based on the variation pattern are prepared. 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 also stores a hold inheritance effect execution presence / absence determination table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not the hold inheritance effect is executed. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of hold succession effect execution presence / absence determination tables that are different from each other in the presence / absence determination rate of the hold inheritance effect. In the hold inheritance effect execution determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random value MR11 (not shown) for determining whether or not the hold inheritance effect is executed is assigned to each of whether or not the hold inheritance effect is executed. ing. In the present embodiment, the hold inheritance effect is a hold display displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5H, which is executed when variable display of decorative symbols is started or during variable display of decorative symbols. An effect inheriting the display mode (for example, an effect related to the display mode of the hold display having a common item such as drawing or story between the display mode of the hold display and the like). Instead of a plurality of hold inheritance effect execution presence / absence determination tables, one large hold inheritance effect execution determination table including information on all hold inheritance effect execution determination tables may be stored in the ROM 121.

  The ROM 121 also stores a hold inheritance effect pattern determination table that is referred to in order to determine the effect pattern (effect mode) of the hold inheritance effect as one of a plurality of types. Specifically, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of hold inheritance effect pattern determination tables that are different from each other in the types of hold inheritance effect patterns that can be determined in the hold inheritance effect pattern determination table. In the hold inheritance effect pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number MR12 (not shown) for determining the hold inheritance effect pattern is assigned to each of the hold inheritance effect patterns. In this embodiment, a cut-in video effect as shown in FIG. 34 (described later) is prepared as a hold inheritance effect, which is selected based on the variation pattern and the display mode of the hold display. Instead of a plurality of hold inheritance effect pattern determination tables, one large hold inheritance effect pattern determination table including information of all the hold inheritance effect pattern 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. It consists of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations such as effect operations in symbol variable display operations, reach effects, re-lottery effects, etc., or various effect operations not accompanied by variable display of decorative symbols.

  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 a period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the operation button 30 is effectively detected, control contents of the rendering operation when the operation 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, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 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.

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

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the 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 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. The receiving command buffer 194A at the time of starting winning is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “8”) of the total reserved storage number. When there is a start prize at the first start prize opening or the second start prize opening, a start opening prize designation command (a first start slot prize designation command or a second start slot prize designation command), a symbol designation command, a variation category command , A set of four commands called a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command or second reserved memory number notification command) is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the start winning reception command buffer 194A, a storage area is secured so that these start opening winning designation commands, symbol designation commands, variable category commands, and pending storage number notification commands can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands in the order received at the start winning prize from the head in the empty area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A. At the time of starting winning a prize, command transmission is performed in the order of a starting opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, as shown in FIG. 10B, the start area winning designation command, symbol designation command, fluctuation The category command and the stored memory number notification command are stored in this order. In FIG. 10B, the commands are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “5”.

  The commands stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B are deleted one by one every time the decorative symbol variable display is started, and the buffer numbers (in order of winning among the commands) are maintained. However, subsequent commands are shifted. 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 stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (corresponding to the first start opening prize designation command) Command, a command associated with the second start opening winning designation command) is shifted while maintaining the winning order (buffer number magnitude relationship), and the decorative symbol variable display is interlocked with the second special game. When the command is started, the command stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands associated with the second start opening winning designation command is stored. One (one set) is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (the command associated with the first start opening prize designation command, the second The command associated with the start opening winning designation command is shifted while maintaining the winning order (buffer number size relationship). For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 10B, when the variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction 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 buffer number “2” is shifted to the buffer number “1”, and the commands stored in the respective areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “3” to “5” are The buffer numbers are shifted to “2” to “4”. When variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the second special figure game in the storage state shown in FIG. 10B, the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is deleted. , The command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “3” is shifted to the buffer number “2”, and the commands stored in the respective areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “4” to “5” are It is shifted to buffer numbers “3” to “4”.

  In the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10B, for the area corresponding to the buffer number “2”, the command reception cannot be performed normally, and the pending storage number notification command is missed. It is shown. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 10B, the content in the fourth storage area where the reserved storage number notification command should be stored is “0000 (H)”, corresponding to the buffer number “2”. It remains.

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the prefetch notice buffer 194B as shown in FIG. 10C is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The prefetch notice buffer 194B is provided with storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the respective data constituting the start winning reception command buffer 194A. In other words, in the prefetching notice buffer 194B, the contents of determination regarding the prefetching notice effects relating to the respective hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 or the like are stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. . When pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in the start winning reception command buffer 194A of FIG. 10B due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc. In the notice buffer 194B, the contents associated with the buffer number are also deleted. In addition, due to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, etc., the pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is changed to another buffer number in the received command buffer 194A at the start winning prize in FIG. When shifted, the contents associated with the buffer number in the prefetch notice buffer 194B 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. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in steps S208 and S211 in FIG. FIG. 15A 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 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.

  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 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.

  As the winning random number determination process (step S220), the CPU 103, for example, confirms the state of the time reduction flag or the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, etc. Is identified (step S401 in FIG. 15A). The CPU 103 identifies the probability variation state when the probability variation flag is on, identifies the time variation state when the probability variation flag is off and the time reduction flag is on, and both the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are off. Sometimes it is sufficient to identify the normal state.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S401, the starting port buffer value (“1” or “2”) and the current Corresponding to the gaming state, the special figure display result determination table data used for determining the special figure display result is selected (step S402). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A is set in the use table. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table 130B is set in the use table. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in step S217 in FIG. 14 is within a predetermined jackpot determination range (step S403). In the big hit determination range, individual decision values assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” in the special figure display result decision table data selected by the processing of step S402 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR1 and each It suffices to determine whether or not there is a decision value that matches the random value MR1 by comparing the decision value with each other. Alternatively, a numerical value indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination value included in the jackpot determination range is set, and the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 and the minimum value or maximum value of the jackpot determination range. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, when it is determined that the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range, it is determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be “big hit” (big hit start determination) it can.

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S403; No), it is determined whether or not the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 is within a predetermined small hit determination range (step S403). S404). The CPU 103 executes processing similar to that in the case of the big hit determination range for the decision value assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit” in the special figure display result decision table data selected by the processing in step S402. Thus, it is only necessary to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the small hit determination range. If it is determined in step S404 that it is not within the small hit determination range (step S404; No), a symbol designating command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost” is sent to the effect control board 12. Settings for transmission are performed (step S405).

  If it is determined in step S404 that it is within the small hit determination range (step S404; Yes), a symbol designation command corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” is given to the effect control board 12. Are set for transmission (step S407).

  If it is determined in step S403 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S403; Yes), the jackpot type is determined based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type (step S409). At this time, the CPU 103 determines in accordance with the fluctuation special figure (“first special figure” corresponding to “1” or “second special figure” corresponding to “2”) specified in correspondence with the start port buffer value. The big hit type determination table data is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table 131. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of the plurality of jackpot types is determined. Settings for transmitting the symbol designation command corresponding to the determination result of the process in step S409 to the effect control board 12 are performed (step S410).

  After executing any of the processes in steps S405, S407, and S410, the variation category is determined (step S412). That is, the variation category 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. 17 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the determination ratio of the variation category. Note that the ROM 101 stores four types of variation category determination tables. FIG. 17A is a setting example (denoted as “C-TBL1” in the figure) of the variation category determination ratio based on a certain variation category determination table of the above four types. FIG. 17B is a setting example of the variation category determination ratio (expressed as “C-TBL2” in the figure) based on another variation category determination table. FIG. 17C is a setting example (denoted as “C-TBL3” in the figure) of the variation category determination ratio by still another variation category determination table. FIG. 17C is a setting example of the variation category determination ratio (indicated as “C-TBL4” in the figure) by still another variation category determination table. 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. 16 shows a selection example in which any setting is selected from the four types (setting “C-TBL1” to setting “C-TBL4”) of FIGS. 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.

  According to FIGS. 16 and 17, when the special figure display result is “big hit”, the variation category (“PA4” or “PB4”) of the super reach α is larger than when the special figure display result is “lost”. ) And the variation category (“PA5” or “PB5”) of the super reach β. Specifically, when the special figure display result is “losing” and the number of reserved memories is “1” (the special figure display result is determined to be “losing” for the first start winning prize on hold). The determination rate of the variable category “PA5 (Super Reach β (Lose))” is 2% (setting “C-TBL1”), the special figure display result is “Lose”, and the number of reserved memories is “ When it is “2” or “3” (when it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” for the second start or the third start winning prize), the variable category “PA5” When the determination ratio is 1% (setting “C-TBL2”), the special figure display result is “losing” and the number of reserved memories is “4” (the special figure display result for the first start winning prize for the fourth hold) Is determined to be “losing”), the fluctuation category “PA5” The decision rate is 1% (setting “C-TBL3”), whereas when the special figure display result is “big hit”, the decision rate of the variable category “PB5 (super reach β (big hit))” is 40% (Setting “C-TBL4”).

  Further, for example, when the special figure display result is “losing” and the reserved memory number is “4”, the special figure display result is “losing” and the reserved memory number is “2” or “3”. Sometimes, the variation category “PA1 (shortening / non-reach loss)” is more easily determined than when the special figure display result is “losing” and the number of reserved memories is “1”. Specifically, when the special figure display result is “losing” and the number of reserved memories is “1”, the determination rate of the variation category “PA1” is 0% (setting “C-TBL1”), When the special figure display result is “losing” and the number of stored memories is “2” or “3”, the determination rate of the variation category “PA1” is 4% (setting “C-TBL2”) When the special figure display result is “losing” and the reserved storage number is “4”, the determination rate of the variation category “PA1” is 64% (setting “C-TBL3”).

  Then, after setting for transmitting any of the variation category commands shown in FIG. 15B to the effect control board 12 in accordance with the determination result (determination result) by the process of step S412 (step S412). S413), the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  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 S120 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, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or decoration symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Done. 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 and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are 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 notifying 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. And a process for performing various settings for starting the probability variation control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit game state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. As an example, when the variable display result is “small hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is the same as when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. Setting to “0.1 seconds” and setting the number of times of opening of the big winning opening to “15 times” may be performed so that the small hit gaming state is set. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When returning the big prize opening to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door may be executed. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. This small hit end process waits until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which an effect operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, or the lamp 9. Processing to be included. Here, when the small hit gaming state is finished, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag and the short time flag. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the 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. 15A, 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 variation is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. Compared with the value, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small 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), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S246). When it is determined that the game is “small hit” (step S246; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S247).

  If it is determined in step S246 that the game is not “small hit” (step S246; No), or after performing any of the processes in steps S245 and S247, whether to control the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. A determined special symbol is set in accordance with the result of the prior determination as to whether or not, and further, the determination result of the jackpot type when the jackpot game 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 the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category related to the variation has already been extracted in the start winning process, and is stored as reserved data in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A (or the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B). However, in the variation pattern setting process, a new variation is determined without using the random value MR3 for determining the variation category stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A (or the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B). A random value MR3 for category determination is 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 shown in FIGS. 5, 16, 17, and 19, according to the setting of FIG. 19, when the special figure display result is “big hit”, the super reach is compared to the case of “losing”. Variation pattern related to α (variation pattern “PA4-1” to variation pattern “PA4-4”, variation pattern “PB4-1” to variation pattern “PB4-4”) and variation pattern related to super reach β (variation pattern) The determination ratio of “PA5-1” to variation pattern “PA5-4” and variation pattern “PB5-1” to variation pattern “PB5-4”) is high. In other words, according to the setting shown in FIG. 19, when a variation pattern related to super reach α or a variation pattern related to super reach β is executed, another variation pattern (for example, a variation pattern related to normal reach (variation The big hit expectation is higher than when the patterns “PA3-1”, “PA3-2”, “PB3-1”, “PB3-2”)) are executed. More specifically, the jackpot expectation increases in the order of the fluctuation pattern related to super reach β> the fluctuation pattern related to super reach α> the fluctuation pattern related to normal reach (the fluctuation pattern related to super reach β> the fluctuation pattern related to super reach α). Fluctuation pattern> Fluctuation in order of variation pattern related to normal reach.

  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), transmission settings for transmitting the symbol designation command corresponding to the special figure display result determined in steps S403, S404, S409, etc. are made (steps S405, S407, S410), and determined in step S412. Transmission setting for transmitting a variation category command corresponding to the variation category is performed (step S413), 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.

  In other words, the special symbol display result (variable display result of the special symbol) is set to “big hit” or “small hit” in the special symbol normal processing (step S110) at the timing when the variable symbol or decorative symbol variable display is started. It is determined whether or not to control to the gaming state or the small hit gaming state, and the variable pattern setting process (step S111) determines the specific variable display mode (variation pattern) of the decorative symbols, respectively. The content determined by the effect control command 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), a “big hit” or “ It is determined whether or not it is controlled as a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state as “small hits”, or a rough variable display mode (variation category) of decorative symbols is determined, and determined by each production control command The contents thus transmitted are transmitted to the effect control board 12.

  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, the 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, the received command is stored at the head of the empty area in the start winning received command buffer 194A (step S512), and the process returns to the step S501.

  In addition, when the pending storage number notification command (first pending storage number notification command or second pending storage number notification command) is received together with the variation start command (first variation start command or second variation start command), the retention storage is performed. The number notification command may not be stored in the start winning 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 start winning receiving command buffer 194A.

  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.

  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 reserved memory number notification command and the start opening winning designation command are also referred to as reserved memory information. The symbol designation command and the variation category command are also referred to as determination result information. Note that when receiving commands are sequentially stored from the beginning of the empty area in the start winning reception command buffer 194A, the received command is any one of a start opening winning designation command, a symbol designation command, a variable category command, and a reserved memory count notification command. May be stored without distinction, or each received command may be distinguished and 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 start winning determination process (step S150). FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S150 of FIG. 22 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the stored contents in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (step S151), and uses the first start opening winning designation command as a new received command. It is determined whether or not it has been received (step S152). When it is determined in step S152 that the first start opening prize designation command has not been received (step S152; No), it is determined whether or not the second start opening prize designation command has been received as a new received command. (Step S153). When it is determined in step S153 that the second start opening winning designation command has not been received (step S153; No), the start winning determination process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S152 that the first start opening winning designation command has been received (step S152; Yes), a hold display mode determination process is executed (step S160). The holding display mode determination process includes a process of determining a winning hold display mode (a display mode of a holding display when added to the start winning memory display area 5HL), and a hold display after being added to the starting winning memory display area 5HL. The process which determines the presence or absence of a change of a display mode of this, the process of determining the place (change timing) of the said change in the case of changing the display mode of a hold display, etc. are contained.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the determination ratio of the display mode of the hold display at the time of winning a prize. It is assumed that the ROM 121 stores seven types of on-hold display mode determination tables upon winning according to the variation category. FIG. 24A shows a winning hold selected when the variation category “PA1 (abbreviation / non-reach loss)” or variation category “PA2 (non-reach (loss))” is selected from the above seven types. It is a setting example of the determination ratio of the on-hold display mode at the time of winning by the display mode determination table. FIG. 24B is a setting of the determination ratio of the on-hold display mode at the time of winning based on the on-hold display mode determination table at the time of winning selected when the variation category is “PA3 (normal reach (losing))”. It is an example. FIG. 24C shows the determination ratio of the on-hold display mode at the time of winning based on the on-hold display mode determination table at the time of winning selected when the variation category is “PA4 (super reach α (lost))”. It is an example of setting. The same applies to FIGS. 24D to 24G.

  According to FIG. 24, for example, three keys (red) and two keys (green) are more easily determined in the case of reach than in the case of non-reach, and one key (blue) or ball ( White) is difficult to determine. In addition, when reaching a reach that is likely to be a big hit (for example, super reach), it is easier to determine three keys (red) and two keys (green) than when reaching a reach that is difficult to win (for example, normal reach) It is difficult to determine one key (blue) or ball (white). Alternatively, according to FIGS. 16, 17, and 24, when the special figure display result is “big hit”, compared to when the special figure display result is “lost”, three keys (red) and two keys are used. (Green) is easily determined, and it is difficult to determine one key (blue) or ball (white). In other words, the display mode of three keys (red) or two keys (green) performs a reach effect that is likely to be a big hit compared to the display mode of one key (blue) or ball (white). Expectation degree and expectation degree to become big hit are high. More specifically, the degree of expectation that a reach effect that is likely to be a big hit is executed in the order of three keys (red)> two keys (green)> one key (blue)> ball (white), or a big hit Expectation level is high (3 keys (red)> 2 keys (green)> 1 key (blue)> ball (white).

  That is, in the hold display mode determination process (step S160), the effect control CPU 120 performs a plurality of winning hold displays shown in FIG. 24 based on the change category designated by the change category command transmitted from the main board 11. The winning-holding display mode determination table used from the mode-determining table is determined, and the winning-holding display mode is determined based on the selected winning-holding display mode determining table and the random-number value MR6 for determining the winning-holding display mode. To do.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the determination ratio regarding the change in the hold display. FIG. 25A is a setting example of the determination ratio of whether or not there is a change in the display mode of the hold display by the hold display mode change presence / absence determination table. Similarly, in the hold display mode determination process (step S160), the effect control CPU 120 is based on the hold display mode change presence / absence determination table shown in FIG. 25A and the random number MR7 for determining the hold display display mode change. Then, it is determined whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines that the display mode of the hold display is not to be changed when the three keys (red) that are the most likely to be a big hit as the hold display mode at the time of winning are determined in the hold display mode determination process. . Specifically, when the three keys (red) are determined as the on-hold display mode at the time of winning, the effect control CPU 120 does not execute processing for determining whether or not to change the display mode of the on-hold display. What is necessary is just to decide not to change the display mode of a hold display irrespective of the result of having performed the process which determines whether the display mode of a hold display is not changed, or the display mode of a hold display is changed. .

  25 (B) to 25 (D) are setting examples of a determination ratio of a place (timing to change the hold display mode) where the hold display mode is changed according to the hold display mode change place determination table. It is assumed that the ROM 121 stores a plurality of types of hold display mode change place determination tables according to the number of hold storages (first special figure hold storage number) and the on-hold display mode at winning. FIG. 25B shows a hold display mode according to the hold display mode change place determination table selected when the number of hold memories is 2 (the first start winning is the second hold) among the above-described plural types. It is a setting example of the determination ratio of the place to change. FIG. 25C shows that among the above-mentioned plural types, the number of reserved memories is 3 (the first start winning is the third reserved), and the winning display mode is ball (white) or key 1 It is a setting example of the determination ratio of the place which changes the hold display mode by the hold display mode change place determination table selected when it is a book (blue). FIG. 25 (D) shows the determination of the hold display mode change place selected when the number of hold storage is 3 and the hold display mode at the time of winning is 2 keys (green) among the above-mentioned plural types. It is a setting example of the determination ratio of the place which changes the pending | holding display aspect by a table. The same applies to a setting example (not shown) when the number of stored memories is 4 (the first start winning is the fourth hold).

  That is, when the CPU 120 for effect control determines to change the display mode of the hold display, the hold memory number notification command (first 1st) transmitted from the main board 11 in the hold display mode determination process (step S160). On-hold display mode to be used from among a plurality of on-hold display mode change place determination tables shown in FIGS. 25B to 25D, etc. A change place determination table is selected, and a place to change the hold display mode is determined based on the selected hold display mode change place determination table and the random number MR8 for determining the hold display mode change place.

  Each of the above-described plural types of hold display mode change location determination tables is used when shifting in the start winning memory display area 5HL (when shifting from the fourth hold position to the third hold position, Shift from the position to the second hold position, or from the second hold position to the first hold position), or shift from the start winning storage display area 5HL to the current display area. This is a setting example in the case where the display mode of the hold display is changed step by step for one shift at the timing of one or two shifts out of a total of four shift timings. The change in the display mode of the one-stage hold display is as follows: ball (white) → one key (blue), one key (blue) → two keys (green), two keys (green) → key 3 One of the books (red).

  For example, when it is determined that the hold display mode at the time of winning is the ball (white) and the display mode of the hold display is to be changed for the first start winning prize for the third hold, the hold display of FIG. A mode change place determination table is selected. According to the hold display mode change location determination table of FIG. 25C, the rate of change from ball (white) to one key (blue) in the next change is 30%, ball (white) in the next change → The rate of change with one key (blue) is 30%, the ball (white) with the change (secondary change) → 15% with the change with one key (blue), the ball with the next change (white) ) → 1 key (blue), and the rate of change from 1 key (blue) to 2 keys (green) in the next change is 10%, ball (white) in the next change → key The ratio changes from 1 key (blue) to 1 key (blue) to 2 keys (green) due to the change, 10%, and ball (white) to 1 key (second order change) Furthermore, the rate of change from one key (blue) to two keys (green) due to the change is 5%.

  In addition, for example, when it is determined that the hold display mode at the time of winning is set to two keys (green) and the display mode of the hold display is changed for the first start winning prize for the third hold, FIG. The hold display mode change place determination table is selected. According to the hold display mode change location determination table in FIG. 25D, the rate of change from 2 keys (green) to 3 keys (red) in the next change is 40%, and 2 keys in the next change. The rate of change from (green) to 3 keys (red) is 40%, and the rate of change from key 2 (green) to 3 keys (red) is 20% due to the change (next order change). Yes.

  After executing the hold display mode determination process (step S160), the effect control CPU 120 stores the determination content of the hold display mode determination process (step S161). Specifically, for example, the effect control CPU 120 associates with the buffer number of the pre-read notice buffer 194B corresponding to the buffer number of the first start prize in the reception command buffer 194A at the start prize, and displays the on-hold display mode upon winning. The presence / absence of a change in the display mode of the hold display and the place of change (change timing) when the display mode of the hold display is changed are stored. In addition, when it is determined that the display mode of the hold display is changed, the effect control CPU 120 does not store the presence or absence of the change in the display mode of the hold display with respect to the change in the display mode of the hold display. You may memorize | store only the place which changes a display mode.

  After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 determines the on-hold display mode determined in the on-hold display mode determination process (step S160) (the buffer number of the first start win in the start win received command buffer 194A). Based on the winning-holding display mode stored in association with the buffer number of the pre-reading notice buffer 194B corresponding to), a holding addition process for adding a new holding display to the first start winning storage display area 5HL is executed. (Step S162). More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 causes the first start-winning memory display area 5HL to display a hold display in the winning hold display mode stored in association with the buffer number of the above-described prefetch notice buffer 194B. While holding the pattern as a use pattern, the display control command specified by the display control data included in the set production control pattern is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123, etc. The on-hold display according to the on-hold display mode determined in step 1 is added to the first start winning storage display area 5HL. Then, the start winning determination process ends.

  If the CPU 120 for effect control determines that the first start opening winning designation command has been received in step S152 (step S152; Yes), it is other than a ball (white) as a hold display by winning before the winning. When the hold display of the display mode is present in the first start winning storage display area 5HL or the like, the execution of the hold display mode determination process (step S160) of the win may be omitted. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the pre-read notice buffer 194B and displays a hold display in a display mode other than a ball (white) as a hold display corresponding to a win prior to the win in the first start winning storage display area 5HL or the like. What is necessary is just to judge whether it exists. When the execution of the hold display mode determination process is omitted, for example, a ball (white) hold display may be added to the first start winning storage display area 5HL.

  When it is determined in step S153 that the second start opening prize designation command has been received (step S153; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 adds a new hold display to the second start prize storage display area 5HR. A hold addition process is executed (step S165). For example, a ball (white) hold display is added to the second start winning storage display area 5HR. Then, the start winning determination process ends.

  After the start winning 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 S177 are performed. One of the processes 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. When it is determined that the decorative symbol variable display is started, 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 or the second special symbol display device 4B, This includes processing for determining an effect control pattern based on the result notification command. That is, it includes a process of determining a final stop symbol in variable display and various effects (for example, main notice effect, hold inheritance effect, etc.) executed during variable display. 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 On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit medium production process. To “4”. 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 small hit effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit gaming state, reads various control data based on the set content, and in step S172 Similar to the variable display effect processing, various effect controls in the small hit gaming state are executed by outputting video signals, effect sound signals, electrical decoration signals, and the like. In the small hit effect processing, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, for example. .

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state, etc., and reads various control data based on the set contents, and in step S172 Similar to the variable display effect process, various effect controls at the end of the small hit gaming state are executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an electrical decoration signal, and the like. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  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. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 in FIG. 22 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S522). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S522; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated fluctuation pattern is used. Is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to a case where the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” (ie, “PA1-1”, “PA2-1”, “PA2-2”, “PA2-3” in FIG. 5). It is determined whether or not there is (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 the special figure display It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S526). When it is determined to be “accuracy” or “small hit” (step S526; Yes), for example, a definite decoration that becomes a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “accuracy” or “small hit”, such as an opening chance. A combination of symbols 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.

  If it is determined in step S526 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” or “small hit” (step S526; No), the final decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is displayed. A 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 performing any of the processes of steps S524, S525, S527, and S528, the effect control CPU 120 executes a main notice effect determination process (step S531). In the main notice effect determination process, an effect control pattern is set according to the process for determining whether or not to execute the main notice effect in the fluctuation, the process for selecting the main notice effect when executing, the presence or absence of the main notice effect, etc. Includes processing to set. Details will be described later.

  After executing the main notice effect determination process (step S531), the effect control CPU 120 executes a hold inheritance effect determination process (step S532). Hold inheritance effect determination processing includes processing for determining whether or not to execute the hold inheritance effect in the fluctuation, processing for selecting the hold inheritance effect when executing, execution of the main notice effect, execution of the hold inheritance effect, etc. A process for setting (resetting) the production control pattern in accordance with is included. Details will be described later.

  After executing the hold inheritance effect determination process (step S532), the effect control CPU 120 executes the hold digest process (step S533). 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 memory display area 5HL is shifted to the current display area, and when there is another hold display in the first start prize storage display area 5HL, the other hold display is stored in the first start prize storage. Shift in the display area 5HL. More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 sets, as a use pattern, an effect control pattern that shifts the hold display displayed at the right end of the first start prize storage display area 5HL to the current display area, and the first start prize winning. When there is another on-hold display in the memory display area 5HL, an effect control pattern for shifting the other on-hold display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL is set as a use pattern, and is included in the set effect control pattern. By shifting a display control command designated by the display control data to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, the hold display displayed at the right end of the first start winning storage display area 5HL is shifted to the current display area. At the same time, when there is another hold display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL The hold display of shifting the first start winning storage display area 5HL. Note that the hold display in the current display area may be deleted when the variable display is started, executed, or ended. The same is true when the variation of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the second special figure game.

  In addition, in the hold digest process (step S533), when the change of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the first special figure game, the effect control CPU 120 is based on the determination result of the hold display mode determination process (step S160). The display mode of the hold display is changed. Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not information indicating that the display mode is changed for the hold display to be shifted from the right end of the start winning storage display area 5HL to the current display area is stored in the prefetch notice buffer 194B. If it is stored, the display mode is changed when shifting to the current display area. When there is another hold display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL, the effect control CPU 120 has information indicating that the display mode is changed for each hold display to be shifted in the first start winning storage display area 5HL. It is determined whether or not it is stored in the pre-read notice buffer 194B, and if it is stored, the display mode is changed when shifting in the first start winning storage display area 5HL.

  After executing the pending digest process (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, the display control unit 123 uses the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern set as the usage pattern in the main notice effect determination process (step S531) or the hold inheritance effect determination process (step S532). Audio control is performed for settings for starting the variation of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 by transmitting to a VDP or the like, or for the effect sound signal specified by the audio control data included in the effect control pattern. For example, by transmitting to the lamp control board 14 a setting for starting sound output from the speaker 8 by transmitting to the board 13 or transmitting an illumination signal specified by the lamp control data included in the effect control pattern. Setting for starting light emission in the lamp 9 is performed.

  After executing the processing of step S535, the command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A is digested (step S536). Specifically, when the variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the first special figure game, the effect control CPU 120 has the smallest buffer among the commands associated with the first start opening winning designation command. The command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the number is deleted, and the command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command (in the first start opening prize designation command) The commands associated with each other and the commands associated with the second start opening winning designation command are shifted while maintaining the winning order. The same applies when the variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the second special figure game. In the process of step S536, the information stored in the prefetch notice buffer 194B provided in the RAM 122 or the like is also deleted or shifted in accordance with the command deletion or shift. 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. 27 is a flowchart illustrating an example of main notice effect determination processing. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the main notice effect in the variable display (step S601).

  FIG. 28 is a setting example of the determination ratio of whether or not to execute the main notice effect. It is assumed that the ROM 121 stores 24 types of main notice effect execution presence / absence determination tables corresponding to the 24 types of variation patterns shown in FIG. FIG. 28A is a setting example of the determination ratio of whether or not to execute the main notice effect based on the main notice effect execution presence / absence determination table selected when the variation pattern is “PA1-1” among the 24 types described above. . FIG. 28B is an example of setting the determination ratio of whether or not to execute the main notice effect based on the main notice effect execution determination table selected when the variation pattern is “PA2-1” among the 24 types described above. . FIG. 28C is an example of setting a determination ratio for determining whether or not to execute the main notice effect based on the main notice effect execution determination table selected when the variation pattern is “PA3-1” among the 24 types described above. . FIG. 28D is a setting example of a determination ratio of whether or not to execute the main notice effect based on the main notice effect execution determination table selected when the variation pattern is “PB5-4” among the 24 types described above. .

  In other words, the effect control CPU 120 uses the main announcement use execution determination table from the plurality of main notice effect execution determination tables based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 in the process of step S601. Based on the selected main notice effect execution presence determination table and the main notice effect execution determination random number MR9, it is determined whether or not to execute the main notice effect.

  As shown in FIG. 16, FIG. 17, FIG. 19 and FIG. 28, according to the setting of FIG. 28, depending on the likelihood of the big hit of the fluctuation pattern (whether the fluctuation pattern tends to hit big). The decision rate of “executed” is different. Specifically, the determination rate of “executed” is increased as the variation pattern is likely to be a big hit. For example, when the non-reach fluctuation pattern “PA2-1” in FIG. 28B is compared with the normal reach fluctuation pattern “PA3-1” in FIG. 28C, the fluctuation pattern “PA3-1” As compared with the non-reach fluctuation pattern “PA2-1”, the determination ratio of “execution performed” is made higher. In other words, according to the setting shown in FIG. 28, when the main notice effect is executed, compared to the case where the main notice effect is not executed, the degree of expectation that the reach effect that is likely to be a big hit is executed, Expectation is becoming higher.

  When it is determined that the main notice effect is to be executed (step S602: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes main notice effect selection processing for selecting the effect mode (main notice effect pattern) of the main notice effect to be executed ( Step S603).

  FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the determination ratio of the main notice effect to be executed. It is assumed that the ROM 121 stores 24 types of main notice effect pattern determination tables corresponding to the 24 types of variation patterns shown in FIG. FIG. 28A is a setting example of the determination ratio of the main notice effect pattern based on the main notice effect pattern determination table selected when the variation pattern “PA2-1” is selected from the 24 types described above. FIG. 28B is a setting example of the determination ratio of the main notice effect pattern by the main notice effect pattern determination table selected when the variation pattern is “PA3-1” among the 24 types described above. FIG. 28C is an example of setting the determination ratio of the main notice effect pattern by the main notice effect pattern determination table selected when the variation pattern is “PB5-4” among the 24 types described above.

  Note that the main notice effect pattern “SY1” is a notice that cut-in display of a full-screen background that gives a notice or suggestion that any reach effect may be executed, for example, at the start of variable display of decorative symbols. Production. The main notice effect pattern “SY2-1” and the main notice effect pattern “SY2-2” have development patterns that give notice or suggestion that there is a possibility of development to super reach, etc. during the variable display of decorative symbols. This is a notice effect that is variably displayed. The main notice effect pattern “SY2-2” has a longer development effect than the main notice effect pattern “SY2-1”. When lost (when the variation pattern is “PA1-1” to “PA5-4”), the main notice effect pattern “SY2-1” or the main notice effect pattern “SY2-2” is selected. In some cases, for example, the developed symbol may be stopped and displayed on the active line and developed to super reach, and then lost (the developed symbol may not be stopped and displayed on the active line). On the other hand, when the big hit is made (when the variation pattern is “PB3-1” to “PB5-4”), the main notice effect pattern “SY2-1” or the main notice effect pattern “SY2-2” is selected. In some cases, the development symbol may be stopped on the active line and developed into super reach, and then a big hit. The main notice effect pattern “SY3-1” to the main notice effect pattern “SY3-4” indicate that any reach effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol, This is a notice effect that displays one or more windows in advance or sequentially indicating that there is a possibility of development or a high degree of expectation of jackpot. In the main notice effect pattern “SY3-1”, up to window 1 is displayed (not displayed after window 2). In the main notice effect pattern “SY3-2”, window 1 → window 2 is displayed (window 3 and later are not displayed). In the main notice effect pattern “SY3-3”, window 1 → window 2 → window 3 is displayed (window 4 is not displayed). In the main notice effect pattern “SY3-4”, window 1 → window 2 → window 3 → window 4 is displayed.

  That is, in the main notice effect selection process (step S603), the effect control CPU 120 uses a plurality of main notice effect pattern determination tables based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. The main notice effect pattern determination table to be used is selected, and the main notice effect effect mode (main notice effect) when executed based on the selected main notice effect pattern determination table and the random number MR10 for determining the main notice effect. Select (Pattern). The selection result of the main notice effect selection process is temporarily stored in the RAM 122 or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 16, FIG. 17, FIG. 19 and FIG. 29, according to the setting of FIG. 29, the determination ratio of the main notice effect pattern differs according to the likelihood of the big hit of the variation pattern. Specifically, the determination ratio of the main notice effect pattern “SY1” and the main notice effect pattern “SY2-1” is lower as the variation pattern becomes a big hit, and the main notice effect pattern “SY3-3” and the main notice effect are displayed. The determination ratio of the pattern “SY3-4” is increased. In other words, the main notice effect pattern of “SY3-3” or “SY3-4” has a reach effect that is likely to be a big hit compared to the hold inheritance effect pattern of “SY1” or “SY2-1”. Expectation degree and expectation degree to become big hit are high. More specifically, an expectation degree at which a reach effect that is likely to be a big hit is executed or an expectation degree that is a big hit in the order of “SY3-4”> “SY3-3”>. (“SY3-4”> “SY3-3”>...> “SY2-1”> “SY1” are likely to be big hits).

  After executing the main notice effect selection process (step S603), the effect control pattern is set based on the change pattern designated by the change pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the selection result of the main notice effect selection process. (Step S604). Specifically, the CPU 120 for effect control sets the effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command as a use pattern, and corresponds to the main notice effect pattern selected in the main notice effect selection process. The production control pattern to be used is set as the usage pattern. Then, the main notice effect determination process (S531) ends. When a plurality of effect control patterns corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command are prepared, any one is selected and set as a use pattern (the same applies to the main notice effect pattern). .

  On the other hand, when the CPU 120 for effect control determines not to execute the main notice effect (step S602: No), the effect control is performed based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11. A pattern is set (step S605). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command as the usage pattern. Then, the main notice effect determination process (S531) ends. If a plurality of effect control patterns corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command are prepared, any one is selected and set as a usage pattern.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the hold inheritance effect determination process. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the hold inheritance effect in the variable display (step S611).

  FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating a selection example of a table related to the hold inheritance effect. FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a hold display mode pattern. FIG. 31 is a table for determining whether or not to execute any hold inheritance effect from a plurality of hold inheritance effect execution determination tables (denoted as “U-TBL-XX-XX-XX” in the figure) stored in the ROM 121. A selection example of selecting a table, and a plurality of hold inheritance effect pattern determination tables (denoted as “HK-TBL-XX-XX-XX” in the figure) stored in the ROM 121, any hold inheritance It is a selection example which selects an effect pattern determination table. Specifically, the hold inheritance effect execution determination table and the hold inheritance effect pattern determination table are selected based on the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command and the hold display mode pattern shown in FIG. The For the convenience of the drawing (paper surface), FIG. 31A shows the hold display mode patterns “HP1” to “HP4” and the variation patterns “PA1-1” to “PA3-1” and “PB5-4”. 31B, FIG. 31B shows the hold display mode patterns “HP10” to “HP14” and the fluctuation patterns “PA1-1” to “PA3-1” and “PB5-4”. An example of selection at a certain time is shown.

  In FIG. 32, the on-hold display mode pattern “HP1” is a display mode on the first start-winning memory display area 5HL (the on-hold display mode at the time of winning when it is additionally displayed in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL, and the first The display mode after shifting in the 1 start winning storage display area 5HL is a ball (white), and the display mode on the current display area is a ball (white). That is, the hold display mode pattern “HP1” is additionally displayed as a ball (white) in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL, and then shifted (the position of the fourth hold) in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL. When shifting from hold to third position, when shifting from third hold position to second hold position, or when shifting from second hold position to first hold position) In addition, the hold display mode pattern has no hold change even when shifting to the display area this time. The display mode on the current display area is also referred to as the display mode at the time of the change. In the hold display mode pattern “HP2”, the hold display mode at the time of winning when it is additionally displayed in the first start winning storage memory display area 5HL is a ball (white), and after the shift in the first start winning storage memory display area 5HL This is a hold display mode pattern in which the display mode is one key (blue) and the current display mode (the display mode at the time of change) is one key (blue). In other words, the hold display mode pattern “HP2” is additionally displayed as a ball (white) in the first start winning memory display area 5HL and then is shifted once in the first start winning memory display area 5HL (hold 4). When shifting from the third position to the third position on hold, when shifting from the third position on hold to the second position on hold, shifting from the second position on hold to the first position on hold There is a holding change (ball (white) → one key (blue)) at any one shift of the time, and there is no holding change pattern when shifting to the current display area.

  In the hold display mode pattern “HP3”, the hold display mode at the time of winning when it is additionally displayed in the first start winning storage memory display area 5HL is a ball (white), and after the shift in the first start winning storage memory display area 5HL This is a hold display mode pattern in which the display mode is a ball (white) and the display mode (the display mode at the time of change) on the current display area is one key (blue). That is, the hold display mode pattern “HP3” is additionally displayed as a ball (white) in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL, and then is not changed during the shift in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL, and is displayed this time. It is a hold display mode pattern in which there is a hold change (ball (white) → one key (blue)) when shifting to an area. In the hold display mode pattern “HP4”, the hold display mode at the time of winning when it is additionally displayed in the first start winning memory display area 5HL is a ball (white), and after the shift in the first start winning memory display area 5HL This is a hold display mode pattern in which the display mode is one key (blue) and two keys (green), and the display mode (display mode at the time of change) on the current display area is two keys (green). . That is, the hold display mode pattern “HP4” is additionally displayed as a ball (white) in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL, and then at a certain two shifts in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL (hold 4). When shifting from the third position to the third position on hold, when shifting from the third position on hold to the second position on hold, shifting from the second position on hold to the first position on hold There is a change in each hold (ball (white) → 1 key (blue), 1 key (blue) → 2 keys (green)) at the time of any two shifts of time), this time display This is a hold display mode pattern in which there is no hold change when shifting to an area.

  In the hold display mode pattern “HP5”, the hold display mode at the time of winning when it is additionally displayed in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL is a ball (white), and after the shift in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL This is a hold display mode pattern in which the display mode is one key (blue) and the display mode (display mode at the time of change) on the current display area is two keys (green). In other words, the hold display mode pattern “HP5” is additionally displayed as a ball (white) in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL, and then changed during a certain shift in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL ( There is a ball (white) → one key (blue), and a hold display mode pattern in which there is a hold change (one key (blue) → two keys (green)) even when shifting to the current display area. The hold display mode pattern “HP6” is a hold display in which the display mode on the first start winning memory display area 5HL is one key (blue) and the display mode on the current display area is one key (blue). It is an aspect pattern. That is, the hold display mode pattern “HP6” is additionally displayed with one key (blue) in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL, and then this time the display area is displayed even when shifting in the first start-winning memory display area 5HL. This is a hold display mode pattern in which there is no hold change even when shifting to. The same applies to the hold display mode pattern “HP7” to the hold display mode pattern “HP14”.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the winning hold display mode, whether there is a change in the display mode of the hold display, whether there is a change in the display mode of the hold display, the place of change when changing the display mode of the hold display (timing of the change) ), It is possible to specify which of the “HP1” to “HP14” the hold display mode pattern of a certain hold display corresponds to.

  As shown in the fluctuation pattern determination table of FIG. 19 and the winning hold display mode determination table of FIG. 24, the fluctuation patterns “PA1-1”, “PA2-1”, “PA2-2”, “PA2-3” In this case, since the winning hold display mode is not “two keys (green)” or “three keys (red)”, that is, the variation patterns “PA1-1”, “PA2-1”, “PA2” −2 ”and“ PA2-3 ”, the hold display mode patterns“ HP11 ”to“ HP14 ”in FIG. 32 do not become necessary, and therefore, in FIG. 31, the variation patterns“ PA1-1 ”,“ PA2-1 ”, A table for determining whether or not to hold inheritance execution is set, corresponding to “PA2-2” and “PA2-3” and the hold display mode patterns “HP11” to “HP14”. Similarly, in the case of the variation patterns “PA3-1”, “PA3-2”, “PB3-1”, “PB3-2”, the on-hold display mode at the time of winning is not “three keys (red)”. That is, in the case of the variation patterns “PA3-1”, “PA3-2”, “PB3-1”, “PB3-2”, the hold display mode pattern “HP14” in FIG. The hold inheritance effect execution determination table or the like corresponding to the variation pattern “PA3-1” and the hold display mode pattern “HP14” is not set.

  FIG. 33 is a setting example of the determination ratio of whether or not to execute the hold inheritance effect. It is assumed that the ROM 121 stores a plurality of types of hold inheritance effect execution presence / absence determination tables shown in FIG. FIG. 33A shows a hold inheritance effect execution presence / absence determination table when the variation pattern “PA1-1” and the hold display mode pattern “HP1” among the above-described plural types of hold inheritance effect execution presence / absence determination tables (FIG. 33A). "U-TBL-A1-1-1"). FIG. 33B shows a hold inheritance effect execution presence / absence determination table for the variation pattern “PA2-1” and the hold display mode pattern “HP3” among the above-described plural types of hold inheritance effect execution presence / absence determination table (FIG. 33). "U-TBL-A2-1-3"). FIG. 33C shows a hold inheritance effect execution presence / absence determination table when the variation pattern “PA3-1” and the hold display mode pattern “HP3” among the above-described plural types of hold inheritance effect execution presence / absence determination tables (FIG. 33). "U-TBL-A3-1-3"). FIG. 33 (D) shows a hold inheritance effect execution presence / absence determination table when the variation pattern “PA3-1” and the hold display mode pattern “HP4” among the above-described plural types of hold inheritance effect execution presence / absence determination tables (FIG. 33D). "U-TBL-A3-1-4"). FIG. 33E shows a hold inheritance effect execution presence / absence determination table when the variation pattern “PB5-4” and the hold display mode pattern “HP1” among the above-described multiple types of hold inheritance effect execution presence / absence determination tables (FIG. 33). "U-TBL-B5-4-1"). FIG. 33 (F) shows a hold inheritance effect execution presence / absence determination table (FIG. 33) when the variation pattern “PB5-4” and the hold display mode pattern “HP4” among the above-described multiple types of hold inheritance effect execution presence / absence determination tables. "U-TBL-B5-4-4"). FIG. 33 (G) shows a hold inheritance effect execution presence / absence determination table (FIG. 33) when the variation pattern “PB5-4” and the hold display mode pattern “HP14” are selected from the plurality of types of hold inheritance effect execution presence / absence determination table. "U-TBL-B5-4-14").

  That is, in the process of step S611, the effect control CPU 120 changes the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the information stored in the pre-read notice buffer 194B (pending display mode when winning) Among the plurality of hold inheritance effect execution presence / absence determination tables based on the hold display mode pattern obtained on the basis of the presence / absence of the change in the display mode of the hold display and the place of change when the display mode of the hold display is changed) Whether or not to execute the hold inheritance effect based on the random inheritance value MR11 for determining whether or not to hold inheritance effect execution and the selected hold inheritance effect execution presence determination table. Decide whether or not.

  As shown in FIGS. 16, 17, 19, and 31 to 33, according to the setting of FIG. 33, the determination rate of “execution performed” varies depending on the likelihood of the big hit of the variation pattern. Yes. Specifically, the determination rate of “executed” is increased as the variation pattern is likely to be a big hit. For example, “U-TBL-A2-1-3” in FIG. 33B and “U-TBL-A3-1-3” in FIG. 33C, which have the same hold display mode pattern (HP3), In the case of “U-TBL-A3-1-3” corresponding to the normal reach fluctuation pattern “PA3-1”, “U-TBL− corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern“ PA2-1 ”. Compared with the case of “A2-1-3”, the determination ratio of “executed” is increased. In addition, according to the setting of FIG. 33, the determination ratio of “execution performed” varies depending on the likelihood of the display mode of the hold display being a big hit (whether or not the display mode is likely to be a big hit). Specifically, the determination rate of “executed” is increased as the display mode of the hold display is likely to be a big hit. For example, “U-TBL-A3-1-3” in FIG. 33 (C) and “U-TBL-A3-1-4” in FIG. 33 (D) having the same display mode (PA3-1). , “U-TBL-A3-1-4” corresponding to the hold display mode pattern “HP4” in which the display mode (display mode at the time of the change) in the current display area is “two keys (green)”. In the case of “”, “U-TBL-A3-1” corresponding to the hold display mode pattern “HP3” in which the display mode (display mode at the time of the change) in the current display area is “one key (blue)”. Compared with the case of “-3”, the determination ratio of “executed” is increased. That is, according to the setting shown in FIG. 33, when the hold inheritance effect is executed, compared with the case where the hold inheritance effect is not executed, the degree of expectation that the reach effect that is likely to be a big hit or the expectation that becomes a big hit is expected. The degree is getting higher.

  When it is determined to execute the hold inheritance effect (step S612: Yes), the effect control CPU 120 executes a hold inheritance effect selection process for selecting the effect mode (hold inheritance effect pattern) of the hold inheritance effect to be executed ( Step S613).

  FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the determination ratio of the hold inheritance effect to be executed. It is assumed that the ROM 121 stores a plurality of types of hold inheritance effect pattern determination tables shown in FIG. FIG. 34A shows a hold inheritance effect pattern determination table (in the drawing) when the variation pattern “PA2-1” and the hold display mode pattern “HP3” are selected from the above-described multiple types of hold inheritance effect pattern determination tables. "HK-TBL-A2-1-3"). FIG. 34B shows a hold inheritance effect pattern determination table (in the drawing) when the variation pattern “PA3-1” and the hold display mode pattern “HP3” are selected from the above-described multiple types of hold inheritance effect pattern determination tables. "HK-TBL-A3-1-3"). FIG. 33C shows a hold inheritance effect pattern determination table (in the drawing) when the variation pattern “PA3-1” and the hold display mode pattern “HP4” are selected from the above-described multiple types of hold inheritance effect pattern determination tables. "HK-TBL-A3-1-4"). FIG. 33D shows a hold inheritance effect pattern determination table (in the drawing) when the variation pattern “PB5-4” and the hold display mode pattern “HP1” are selected from the above-described multiple types of hold inheritance effect pattern determination tables. "HK-TBL-B5-4-1"). FIG. 33E shows a hold inheritance effect pattern determination table (in the drawing) when the variation pattern “PB5-4” and the hold display mode pattern “HP4” are selected from the above-described multiple types of hold inheritance effect pattern determination tables. "HK-TBL-B5-4-4"). FIG. 33 (F) shows a hold inheritance effect pattern determination table (in the drawing) when the variation pattern “PB5-4” and the hold display mode pattern “HP14” are selected from the above-described multiple types of hold inheritance effect pattern determination tables. "HK-TBL-B5-4-14").

  In other words, in the hold inheritance effect selection process (step S613), the effect control CPU 120 uses the change pattern designated by the change pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the information stored in the prefetch notice buffer 194B. Based on the hold display mode pattern obtained based on the selected hold inheritance effect pattern determination table to be used from among the plurality of hold inheritance effect pattern determination tables, and hold inheritance with the selected hold inheritance effect pattern determination table Based on the random number MR12 for determining the effect pattern, an effect mode (hold inheritance effect pattern) of the hold inheritance effect in the case of execution is selected. The selection result of the hold inheritance effect selection process is temporarily stored in the RAM 122 or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 16, FIG. 17, FIG. 19, FIG. 31, FIG. 32 and FIG. 34, according to the setting of FIG. Is different. Specifically, as the variation pattern is likely to be a big hit, the determination ratio of the hold inheritance effect pattern “HK1” and the hold inheritance effect pattern “HK2” is lower, and the hold inheritance effect pattern “HK4” and the hold inheritance effect pattern “HK5”. The decision rate is high. In addition, according to the setting of FIG. 34, the determination ratio of the hold inheritance effect differs according to the likelihood of the big hit of the display mode of the hold display. Specifically, as the display mode of the hold display is likely to be a big hit, the determination ratio of the hold inheritance effect pattern “HK1” or the hold inheritance effect pattern “HK2” is low, and the hold inheritance effect pattern “HK4” or the hold inheritance effect pattern The determination rate of “HK5” is increased. In other words, the hold inheritance effect pattern of “HK4” and “HK5” is more likely to be a big hit than the hold inheritance effect pattern of “HK1” and “HK2”, Expectation is becoming higher. More specifically, in the order of “HK5”> “HK4”> “HK3”> “HK2”> “HK1”, the degree of expectation that a reach effect that is likely to be a big hit is executed, and the degree of expectation that is a big hit is higher. ("HK5"> "HK4"> "HK3"> "HK2"> "HK1" tends to be a big hit in this order).

  After executing the hold inheritance effect selection process (step S613), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect control pattern of the main notice effect pattern has been set (step S614). That is, the CPU 120 for effect control determines whether or not the effect control pattern corresponding to the main notice effect is set as the use pattern in the main notice effect determination process (step S531) that has already been executed. In other words, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the main notice effect in the already executed main notice effect determination process (step S531).

  When the effect control CPU 120 determines that the effect control pattern of the main notice effect pattern has been set (step S614; Yes), that is, when it is determined to execute the main notice effect, the main notice is displayed. The effect control pattern is reset so that the effect control pattern of the effect is rewritten to the effect control pattern of the hold inheritance effect (step S615). That is, instead of the production control pattern corresponding to the main notice production pattern already set in step S604 as the use pattern, the hold inheritance production pattern selected in the hold inheritance production selection process (step S613) as the use pattern. Set the production control pattern corresponding to. In addition, after the process of step S615, it respond | corresponds to the production | presentation control pattern corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation | designated command transmitted from the main board | substrate 11, and the hold inheritance effect pattern selected in the hold inheritance production | presentation selection process. The production control pattern is set as the usage pattern. Then, the hold inheritance effect determination process (S532) ends.

  If the effect control CPU 120 determines that the effect control pattern of the main notice effect pattern has not been set (step S614; No), that is, if it has not been decided to execute the main notice effect, the hold inheritance effect is determined. The production control pattern is reset so as to add the production control pattern (step S616). In other words, in addition to the effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern already set in step S604 as the usage pattern, the effect control pattern corresponding to the hold inheritance effect pattern selected in the hold inheritance effect selection process (step S613). Set. In addition, after the process of step S616, it respond | corresponds to the production | presentation control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation | designated command transmitted from the main board | substrate 11, and the holding | maintenance inheritance production pattern selected in the holding | maintenance inheritance production | generation selection process. The effect control pattern is set as the usage pattern. Then, the hold inheritance effect determination process (S532) ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the hold inheritance effect is not executed (step S612: No), the effect control CPU 120 ends the hold inheritance effect determination process (S532). In this case, as the usage pattern, the contents set (steps S604 and S605) in the main notice effect determination process (step S531) are maintained.

  In addition, when there is an effect other than the main notice effect and the hold inheritance effect as the effect during variable display, the execution setting of the other effect is also performed after execution of the hold inheritance effect process (step S532).

  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 storage number (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 MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the like (steps S403 and S404). 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 is satisfied, the CPU 103 first uses the random value MR3 for determining the variation category extracted in step S217 in the variation pattern setting process (step S111). Without this, 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 the variation category based on the numerical data indicating the newly extracted random value MR3 for determining the variation category and the number of reserved storage when the first start condition is satisfied, and the determined variation category The variation pattern is determined based on the numerical data indicating the random number 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 uses the change category command transmitted from the main board 11 in the hold display mode determination process (step S160). Based on the specified variation category, a winning display mode is determined. Further, in the hold display mode determination process, the effect control CPU 120 has a mode (ball (white), 1 key (blue) other than the mode (three keys (red)) that is most likely to be a big hit as the win display mode. When any of the two keys (green) is determined, it is determined whether or not to change the hold display mode. Further, in the hold display mode determination process, when the effect control CPU 120 determines to change the hold display mode, the place (where the hold display mode is changed) based on the number of held storage and the winning hold display mode ( Timing for changing the hold display mode) is determined. Then, the production control CPU 120 stores the determination content of the hold display mode determination process in the prefetch notice buffer 194B (step S161), and first starts the hold display based on the stored content (pending display mode when winning). It adds to the winning memory display area 5HL (step S162).

  On the side of the production control board 12, when the first start condition is satisfied, the production control CPU 120 is designated by the change pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 in the main notice production determination process (step S531). Whether or not to execute the main notice effect is determined based on the variation pattern (step S601). The effect control CPU 120 that has decided to execute the main notice effect selects the effect mode (main notice effect pattern) of the main notice effect to be executed based on the variation pattern (step S603). The effect control CPU 120 that has selected the main notice effect pattern sets the effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern and the effect control pattern corresponding to the selected main notice effect pattern as the usage patterns (step S604). On the other hand, when it is determined that the main notice effect is not to be executed, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern as the use pattern (step S605).

  When the first start condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 120 determines the change pattern specified by the change pattern specification command transmitted from the main board 11 in the hold inheritance effect determination process (step S532), and the destination. On-hold display mode pattern obtained based on information stored in reading preview buffer 194B (pending display mode when winning, presence / absence of change in display mode of hold display, place of change when changing display mode of hold display) Based on the above, it is determined whether or not to execute the hold inheritance effect (step S611). The CPU 120 for effect control that has been determined to execute the hold inheritance effect selects the effect mode (hold inheritance effect pattern) of the hold inheritance effect to be executed based on the variation pattern and the hold display mode pattern (step S613). The effect control CPU 120 that has selected the hold inheritance effect pattern has set the effect control pattern corresponding to the main notice effect pattern as the use pattern in the main notice effect determination process (step S531) (step S614: Yes). Then, instead of the production control pattern corresponding to the set main notice production pattern, the production control pattern corresponding to the hold inheritance production pattern is set (rewritten) (step S615). On the other hand, when the effect control pattern corresponding to the main notice effect pattern is not set as the use pattern in the main notice effect determination process (step S531) (step S614: No), the effect control CPU 120 has the hold inheritance effect pattern. An effect control pattern corresponding to is set (added) (step S616). When it is determined not to execute the hold inheritance effect, the content set in step S604 or step S605 of the main notice effect determination process (step S531) is not reset (rewritten or added). Is maintained.

  FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating a display operation example in the image display device 5. Specifically, (a) to (c) of FIG. 35A are obtained by arranging the scenes in the image display device 5 in time series. The same applies to (a) to (e) of FIG. 35B and FIG. 35 and 36, the arrow “↓” in the image display device 5 indicates that the decorative design is changing.

  In FIG. 35A, (a) shows the first start winning memory display area in which the fixed decorative symbols (“6”, “6”, “0”) in the variable display corresponding to the hold display M0 (not shown) are stopped and displayed. This is a scene in which a hold display M1, a hold display M2, and a hold display M3 are displayed in 5HL. In (a) of FIG. 35A, the display forms of the hold displays M1, M2, and M3 are all balls (white). In the example of FIG. 35 (A), the buffer number “1” of the prefetch notice buffer 194B has a hold display related to the hold display M1 determined in the hold display mode determination process (step S160) at the time of winning the hold display M1. As information regarding the mode, information indicating that the winning display mode when winning a prize is a ball (white) and that the change in holding is executed in the change (that is, the display mode is changed when shifting to the current display area) is stored. However, it is assumed that it is not stored that the hold change is executed in the first start winning prize storage display area 5HL. That is, in the example of FIG. 35A, the hold display mode pattern of the hold display “M1” is “HP3” in FIG.

  (B) of FIG. 35A is a scene where variable display corresponding to the hold display M1 is started. In the example of FIG. 35A, for the variable display, the variation pattern “PA2-1 (non-reach loss)” is determined in the variation pattern setting process (step S111) (FIG. 17), and the main notice effect determination process ( In step S531), it is determined that the main notice effect is not executed (FIG. 28B), and in the hold inheritance effect determination process (step S532), it is determined that the hold inheritance effect is not executed (FIG. 33 (FIG. 33). B)). In (b) of FIG. 35 (A), the display mode of the hold display M1 is changed from the ball (white) to the key 1 when shifting to the current display area based on the information stored in the prefetch notice buffer 194B. It has changed to a book (blue). (C) of FIG. 35 (A) is a state in which the confirmed decorative symbols (“7”, “5”, “6”) are stopped and displayed.

  (A) of FIG. 35 (B) is a display of the first start winning memory display area in which the fixed decorative symbols (“6”, “6”, “0”) in variable display corresponding to the hold display M0 (not shown) are stopped. This is a scene in which the hold display M1, the hold display M2, and the hold display M3 are displayed in 5HL. 35 (B), the display mode of the hold display M1 is two keys (green), and the display modes of the hold display M2 and the hold display M3 are all balls (white). In the example of FIG. 35 (B), the buffer number “1” of the prefetch notice buffer 194B has a hold display relating to the hold display M1 determined in the hold display mode determination process (step S160) at the time of winning the hold display M1. As information regarding the mode, the fact that the winning display mode is a ball (white), and that the holding change is executed twice in the first start winning memory display area 5HL (from the third position on hold to the second position on hold) Is stored), the display mode is changed at the time of shifting from the second position to the first position. Make it not exist. That is, in the example of FIG. 35B, the hold display mode pattern of the hold display “M1” is “HP4” in FIG.

  (B) of FIG. 35 (B) is a scene where variable display corresponding to the hold display M1 is started. In the example of FIG. 35B, for the variable display, the variation pattern “PA3-1 (normal reach loss)” is determined in the variation pattern setting process (step S111) (FIG. 17), and the main notice effect determination process ( In step S531), it is determined that the main notice effect is not executed (FIG. 28C), and in the hold inheritance effect determination process (step S532), it is determined that the hold inheritance effect is executed (FIG. 33D). It is assumed that the hold inheritance effect pattern “HK3 (cut-in moving image effect (unlocking success → treasure (small)))” is selected (FIG. 34C). In (b) of FIG. 35 (B), the display mode of the hold display M1 does not change during the shift to the current display area. (C) and (d) of FIG. 35 (B) are scenes displaying the hold inheritance effect pattern “HK3” determined in the hold inheritance effect determination process (step S532). The effect as described above is realized by setting the effect control pattern corresponding to the hold inheritance effect pattern “HK3” as the use pattern in the hold inheritance effect determining process (step S616). (E) of FIG. 35 (B) is a scene of the reach state of the symbol “7”.

  (A) of FIG. 36 (A) is a display of the first start winning memory display area in which the fixed decorative symbols (“5”, “2”, “4”) in the variable display corresponding to the hold display M5 (not shown) are stopped and displayed. This is a scene in which the hold display M6 and the hold display M7 are displayed in 5HL. In (a) of FIG. 36 (A), the display forms of the hold display M6 and the hold display M7 are both balls (white). In the example of FIG. 36 (A), the buffer number “1” of the prefetch notice buffer 194B has a hold display related to the hold display M6 determined in the hold display mode determination process (step S160) at the time of winning the hold display M6. As information regarding the mode, it is stored that the on-hold display mode at the time of winning is a ball (white), but the on-hold change is executed in the first start-up winning memory display area 5HL, and the on-hold change is executed in the variation It is assumed that it is not memorized. That is, in the example of FIG. 36A, the hold display mode pattern of the hold display “M6” is “HP1” in FIG.

  (B) of FIG. 36 (A) is a scene where variable display corresponding to the hold display M6 is started. In the example of FIG. 36A, for the variable display, the fluctuation pattern “PB5-4 (super reach β (big hit)”) is determined in the fluctuation pattern setting process (step S111) (FIG. 17), and the main notice effect In the determination process (step S531), it is determined that the main notice effect is executed (FIG. 28D), and the main notice effect pattern “SY3-2 (battle window step-up effect (SU2))” is selected (FIG. 28). 29 (C)), it is assumed that the hold inheritance effect is determined not to be executed in the hold inheritance effect determination process (step S532) (FIG. 33 (E)), as shown in FIG. The display mode of the hold display M6 does not change during the shift to the display area this time.

  (C) and (d) of FIG. 36 (A) are scenes displaying the main notice effect pattern “SY3-2” determined in the main notice effect determination process (step S531). For the effects as described above, the effect control pattern corresponding to the main notice effect pattern “SY3-2” set as the use pattern in step S604 of the main notice effect determination process (step S531) is the hold inheritance effect determination process (step This is realized by not being rewritten in (S532) (step S612; No). (E) of FIG. 36 (A) is a scene of the reach state of the symbol “7”.

  (A) of FIG. 36 (B) shows the fixed start symbols (“5”, “2”, “4”) in the variable display corresponding to the hold display M5 (not shown) being stopped and displayed in the first start-winning memory display area. This is a scene in which the hold display M6 and the hold display M7 are displayed in 5HL. 36 (B), the display mode of the hold display M6 is three keys (red), and the display mode of the hold display M7 is a ball (white). In the example of FIG. 36 (B), the buffer number “1” of the prefetch notice buffer 194B has a hold display related to the hold display M6 determined in the hold display mode determination process (step S160) at the time of winning of the hold display M6. As information regarding the mode, it is stored that the on-hold display mode at the time of winning is a ball (red), but the on-hold change is executed in the first start-up winning memory display area 5HL, and the on-hold change is executed in the variation It is assumed that it is not memorized. That is, in the example of FIG. 36B, the hold display mode pattern of the hold display “M6” is “HP14” in FIG.

  (B) of FIG. 36 (B) is a scene where variable display corresponding to the hold display M6 is started. In the example of FIG. 36B, for the variable display, the variation pattern “PB5-4 (super reach β (big hit)”) is determined in the variation pattern setting process (step S111) (FIG. 17), and the main notice effect In the determination process (step S531), it is determined that the main notice effect is executed (FIG. 28D), and the main notice effect pattern “SY3-2 (battle window step-up effect (SU2))” is selected (FIG. 28). 29 (C)), in the hold inheritance effect determination process (step S532), it is determined that the hold inheritance effect is executed (FIG. 33 (G)), and the hold inheritance effect pattern “HK5 (cut-in video effect (successful unlocking → ("Fever")) "is selected (FIG. 34 (F)) In FIG.36 (B), the hold display M6 is displayed when shifting to the current display area. Display mode is not changed.

  (C) and (d) of FIG. 36 (B) are scenes displaying the hold inheritance effect pattern “HK5” determined in the hold inheritance effect determining process (step S532). For the effects as described above, the effect control pattern corresponding to the main notice effect pattern “SY3-2” set as the use pattern in step S604 of the main notice effect determination process (step S531) is the hold inheritance effect determination process (step This is realized by rewriting the effect control pattern corresponding to the hold inheritance effect pattern “HK5” in step S615 of S532). (E) of FIG. 35 (B) is a scene of the reach state of the symbol “7”.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment includes variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information in accordance with establishment of a predetermined start condition and deriving a display result. Specified game state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a big win by a special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol or a big bonus by a fixed decorative symbol that becomes a big hit combination) becomes a specific display result (for example, a decorative symbol, a fixed special symbol, etc.) A game machine controlled to a big hit game state or the like, and a storage device for storing storage information corresponding to variable display of identification information that has not yet been executed (for example, the first special figure storage unit 151A, the second special memory) When the variable display of the identification information is started, the display result is specified based on the hold information. Predetermining means for determining whether or not to make a result (for example, in the special symbol normal processing in step S110 of FIG. 18 by the CPU 103, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, etc. And a variable display pattern determination for determining a variable display pattern (for example, a variable category and a variable pattern) for variable display of identification information based on the determination result of the pre-determining means. Means (for example, in the variation pattern setting process of step S111 of FIG. 12 by the CPU 103, based on the special figure display result and the number of reserved storage, the variation category used from the plurality of variation category determination tables shown in FIG. A determination table is selected, and the selected variation category determination table and the random number MR3 for determining the variation category are Based on the variation category as a determination result, the variation pattern determination table to be used is selected from the plurality of variation pattern determination tables shown in FIG. 19, and the selected variation pattern determination table and the variation are determined. In the main notice effect determination process of FIG. 30 by the display control means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) that executes variable display of the identification information and the like, a process for determining the variation pattern based on the random number MR5 for pattern determination. For the effect control pattern corresponding to the change pattern set as the use pattern, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern is displayed in the change display start setting process in step S535 of FIG. Processing to be transmitted to the VDP or the like of the unit 123) and stored in the hold storage means In the hold addition process in step S162 of FIG. 23 by the hold control means (for example, the effect control CPU 120, for example), the hold display corresponding to the hold information is displayed on the hold display section (for example, the start winning storage display area 5H). A process that adds a hold display to the storage display area 5H) and a predetermined display result that suggests the possibility of a specific display result (for example, a big hit expectation level) that inherits the hold display displayed on the hold display unit. Hold inheritance effect execution means (for example, a hold inheritance effect by a hold inheritance effect pattern selected by a hold inheritance effect selecting means (described later), etc.) in a variable display of identification information corresponding to the hold display. For example, the hold inheritance reset as the use pattern in the hold inheritance effect determination process of FIG. With respect to the effect control pattern corresponding to the outgoing pattern, in the start setting process of variable display or the like in step S535 of FIG. And a plurality of the hold inheritance effects different from the suggested possibilities (for example, as shown in FIG. 34, the hold succession effect patterns “HK1” to “hold succession effect patterns“ Any of the hold inheritance effects to be executed by the hold inheritance effect executing means from among the hold inheritance effects etc. by “HK5” is shown in a predetermined selection ratio (for example, FIG. 34 (A) to FIG. 34 (F)). Steps of FIG. 30 performed by the on-hold inheritance effect selection means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) to select based on the determined ratio or the like 613 holding inheritance effect selection processing) and the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determining means are controlled to execute the variable display of the identification information, and the hold inheritance effect executing means is executed by the hold inheritance effect executing means Execution control means for controlling execution of the hold inheritance effect (for example, processing for setting the effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern in the processing of step S604 and step S605 in FIG. In step S615 and step S616, the process of re-setting the effect control pattern corresponding to the hold inheritance effect pattern as a use pattern) is selected. Of the above-mentioned selection ratios of different types Of these, based on any of the selection ratios according to the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the variable display (for example, the hold display variation pattern for each display mode of the hold display shown in FIG. 32, etc.) Select the inheritance effect. According to the above configuration, the hold inheritance effect is selected based on the selection ratio corresponding to the display mode of the hold display. Therefore, the player comes to pay attention to the display mode of the hold display as to what the selected hold inheritance effect will be, and the interest is improved.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 determines whether or not to execute the hold inheritance effect based on a predetermined execution determination ratio (for example, a determination ratio shown in FIGS. 33A to 34G and the like). The holding inheritance effect execution determining means (for example, the process of step S611 of FIG. 30 by the effect control CPU 120) is further provided, and the hold inheritance effect execution determining means has a ratio at which execution of the hold inheritance effect is determined. Among the different types of execution determination ratios, any one of the display modes of the hold display corresponding to the variable display (for example, the hold display variation pattern for each display mode of the hold display shown in FIG. 32, etc.) Based on the execution determination ratio, it is determined whether to execute the hold inheritance effect. According to the said structure, a player comes to pay attention to the display mode of a hold display about whether a hold inheritance effect is performed etc., and an interest improves.

  Further, the hold inheritance effect selection means of the gaming machine 1 includes a display mode of the hold display when displayed on the hold display unit (for example, the hold display mode at the time of winning in FIG. 32) and the variable display pattern determination unit. Based on one of the selection ratios according to the variable display pattern of the variable display of the identification information determined by (for example, the variation pattern determined in the variation pattern setting process of step S111 in FIG. 12) Select the inheritance effect. According to the above configuration, the variable inheritance pattern is taken into consideration, and the hold inheritance effect is selected. Therefore, the hold inheritance effect can be suitably selected and executed.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 determines whether to execute a predetermined notice effect (for example, the main notice effect by the main notice effect pattern “SY1” to the main notice effect pattern “SY3-4” shown in FIG. 29 or the like). A notice effect execution determining means for determining (for example, the process of step S601 of FIG. 27 by the effect control CPU 120) is further provided, and the execution control means executes the hold inheritance effect by the hold inheritance effect executing means. , Control to execute the hold inheritance effect by the hold inheritance effect executing means without executing the notice effect determined to be executed by the notice effect execution determining means (step of FIG. 30 by the CPU 120 for effect control). In the process of S615, instead of the effect control pattern corresponding to the main notice effect pattern, the hold inheritance effect pattern Processing, etc.) to re-set as usage patterns of performance control patterns corresponding to. According to the above configuration, it is possible to easily match the hold inheritance effect while determining whether or not the notice effect is executed independently of the hold inheritance effect.

  In addition, at least one of the plurality of hold inheritance effects is the hold inheritance effect that can be selected from the hold display of different display modes. In other words, there is a hold inheritance effect that can be selected from a plurality of hold displays with different display modes. For example, as shown in FIG. 32, FIG. 34 (A), FIG. 34 (C), FIG. 35 (D), etc., the hold inheritance effect pattern “HK2” is displayed in the display mode (display at the time of the change) in the current display area. The mode may be selected from any of “ball (white)”, “one key (blue)”, and “two keys (green)”. According to the above configuration, the expectation for execution of the hold inheritance effect can be suitably maintained.

  Further, at least one of the plurality of hold inheritance effects may be the hold inheritance effect selected only from the hold display of a specific display mode. In other words, there may be a hold inheritance effect that can be selected only when the display mode of the hold display is a specific display mode. For example, among the four types of hold display mode patterns (“HP1,” “HP3,” “HP4,” “HP14”) related to the hold inheritance effect pattern determination table illustrated in FIG. The display mode "HK5" can be selected only when the display mode is "holding display mode pattern" HP14 "with" three keys (red) ". Similarly, as shown in FIG. Among the 14 types of on-hold display mode patterns (“HP1” to “HP14”), the on-screen display mode pattern (the display mode at the time of the change) is “3 keys (red)”. Only when “HP9”, “HP10”, “HP12” to “HP14”), the hold inheritance effect pattern “HK5” may be selected. According to the above configuration, a special expectation can be given when there is a specific hold display.

  Further, at least one of the plurality of hold inheritance effects may be always selected when the display mode is a specific hold display. For example, when the display mode on the current display area (the display mode at the time of the change) is “three keys (red)”, the hold inheritance effect pattern “HK5” may always be selected. According to the said structure, the expectation to change to the display mode of the hold display in which a specific hold inheritance production is always selected can be given.

  As another aspect, the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment includes variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information in accordance with establishment of a predetermined start condition and deriving a display result. A specification that is advantageous to the player when the result (for example, a confirmed decorative symbol, a confirmed special symbol, etc.) is a specific display result (for example, a confirmed special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol or a decided decorative symbol that becomes a big hit combination) Reservation storage means (for example, a first special figure reservation storage unit) that stores the reservation information corresponding to the variable display of the identification information that has not yet been executed and is a gaming machine that is controlled to a gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) 151A, second special figure hold storage unit 151B, start winning reception command buffer 194A, etc.), and when variable display of identification information is started, based on the hold information Predetermining means for determining whether or not the result is a specific display result (for example, in the special symbol normal processing of step S110 of FIG. 18 by the CPU 103, the random value MR1 for determining the special graphic display result and the jackpot type determining And a variable display pattern for variable display of identification information (for example, a variable category and a variable pattern) is determined based on the determination result of the pre-determining means. Variable display pattern determining means (for example, in the variable pattern setting process in step S111 of FIG. 12 by the CPU 103, based on the special figure display result and the number of reserved storages, from among the plurality of variable category determination tables shown in FIG. Select the variable category determination table to be used, and for the selected variable category determination table and variable category determination The variation category is determined based on the random value MR3, the variation pattern determination table to be used is selected from the plurality of variation pattern determination tables shown in FIG. 19 based on the variation category that is the determination result, and the selected variation The display control means (for example, the control 120 for effect control by the CPU 120 for effect control) executes variable display of the identification information and the like, for example, processing for determining the variation pattern based on the pattern determination table and the random value MR5 for determining the variation pattern. For the effect control pattern corresponding to the change pattern set as the use pattern in the notice effect determination process, the display specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern in the change display start setting process in step S535 of FIG. Processing for transmitting the control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123) On-hold display means for displaying on-hold display corresponding to the on-hold information stored in the memory means on the hold display section (for example, start winning storage display area 5H, etc.) (for example, the hold in step S162 in FIG. 23 by the CPU 120 for effect control) In the addition process, a process for adding a hold display to the start winning memory display area 5H and a display form of the hold display displayed on the hold display unit are displayed in a predetermined form (for example, “one key (blue)” shown in FIG. ) ”,“ Two keys (green) ”,“ three keys (red) ”, etc.), for example, in the hold display mode determination process in step S160 of FIG. 23 by the effect control CPU 120. It is determined whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display, and the display mode of the hold display is changed in the hold digest process in step S533 of FIG. 26 based on the determination result. And a predetermined hold inheritance effect inherited from the hold display displayed on the hold display section (for example, a hold inheritance effect by a hold inheritance effect pattern selected by a hold inheritance effect selection means (described later)), On hold inheritance effect execution means executed in variable display of identification information corresponding to the hold display (for example, on the hold inheritance effect pattern reset as the use pattern in the hold inheritance effect determination processing of FIG. 30 by the CPU 120 for effect control) With respect to the corresponding effect control pattern, in the start setting process of variable display etc. in step S535 of FIG. 26, a process of transmitting a display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern to the VDP of the display control unit 123, etc. ) And a hold inheritance effect execution determining means (for example, determining whether to execute the hold inheritance effect) , Control of execution of variable display of identification information based on the variable display pattern determined by the variable display pattern determination means and the hold inheritance effect. Execution control means for controlling execution of the hold inheritance effect executed by the execution means (for example, the effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern in the processing of step S604 and step S605 of FIG. 27 by the effect control CPU 120 is used as the use pattern. And a process of re-setting the effect control pattern corresponding to the hold inheritance effect pattern as a use pattern in the process of step S615 or step S616 in FIG. The variable before the start of the variable display When it is determined that the hold inheritance effect is to be executed when the hold display corresponding to the display is in a predetermined mode (for example, the hold change at the time of shifting to the current display area like the hold display mode pattern “HP4” in FIG. 32) There is a case in which a hold inheritance effect is executed in a hold display mode pattern with no display (for example, execution is determined in FIGS. 33D and 33F), and the start of the variable display When it is determined that the hold inheritance effect is to be executed when the hold display corresponding to the variable display changes to a predetermined mode (for example, the shift to the current display area as in the hold display mode pattern “HP3” in FIG. 32) When a hold inheritance effect is executed in a hold display mode pattern that sometimes has a hold change (for example, execution is determined in FIGS. 33B and 33C). If, etc.) there is to be. According to the above configuration, in addition to the case where the hold display is already in a predetermined mode before the start of variable display, the hold inheritance effect may be selected even when the display is changed to the predetermined mode at the start of variable display. The production variation increases and the interest is improved.

  In addition, there are a plurality of types of hold display predetermined modes, and the hold inheritance effect execution determination means determines the hold display predetermined mode corresponding to the variable display (for example, for each display mode of the hold display shown in FIG. 32 or the like). In accordance with the hold display variation pattern, etc.), it is determined whether or not to execute the hold inheritance effect (for example, the process of step S611 in FIG. 30 by the effect control CPU 120). According to the said structure, a player comes to pay attention to the display mode of a hold display about whether a hold inheritance effect is performed etc., and an interest improves.

  The hold change execution means may determine whether to change the hold display to a predetermined mode based on the variable display pattern of the variable display of the identification information determined by the variable display pattern determination means. Good. That is, in the start winning determination process (step S150) of FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 determines the winning hold display mode using the winning hold display mode determination table of FIG. Regardless of the mode, it is determined whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display using the hold display mode change presence / absence determination table of FIG. 25A (pending display mode determination process in step S160). For example, based on the variation pattern determined in the variation pattern setting process in step S111 in FIG. 12, it may be determined whether or not to change the hold display to a predetermined mode. For example, in the above description, the hold display mode change presence / absence determination table is one in FIG. 25A, but a plurality of hold display mode change presence / absence determination tables may be used for each variation pattern. According to the above configuration, whether or not to change the hold display to the predetermined mode is determined according to the variable display pattern, and therefore it is possible to preferably determine whether or not the hold inheritance effect is executed.

  In addition, the hold change execution means may change the display mode of the hold display when displayed on the hold display unit in place of or in addition to the variable display pattern (for example, the paying hold display mode of FIG. 32, etc.). Based on this, it may be determined whether to change the hold display to a predetermined mode. For example, in the above description, the hold display mode change presence / absence determination table is one in FIG. 25A, but a plurality of hold display mode change presence / absence determination tables may be used for each winning hold display mode. According to the above configuration, whether or not to change the hold display to the predetermined mode is determined according to the on-hold display mode at the time of winning, so it is possible to suitably determine whether or not the hold inheritance effect is executed.

  Further, the hold inheritance effect execution determination means determines that the hold display corresponding to the variable display is in a predetermined form before the start of the variable display (for example, this time as shown in the hold display form pattern “HP4” in FIG. 32). When there is no hold change when shifting to the display area) and when the hold display corresponding to the variable display is changed to a predetermined form at the start of the variable display (for example, the hold display form pattern “HP3” in FIG. 32). Thus, the ratio of determining that the hold inheritance effect is to be executed differs depending on whether there is a hold change during the shift to the display area this time. According to the said structure, a player comes to pay attention to the display mode of a pending | holding display about at what timing it becomes a predetermined mode, etc., and an interest improves.

  In addition, the hold inheritance effect selection process is performed when the hold display corresponding to the variable display is in a predetermined form before the start of the variable display (for example, the hold display effect pattern “HP2”, “ Selected when the hold display corresponding to the variable display is changed to a predetermined mode at the start of the variable display. When the hold inheritance effect (for example, the hold inheritance effect pattern selected by the hold inheritance effect pattern determination table corresponding to the hold display mode pattern “HP3”, “HP5”, etc.) is the same, each of the hold inheritance effects is the same. The expectation degree of jackpots suggested by may be the same. For example, when the display mode on the current display area (display mode at the time of the change) is “one key (blue)”, “HK-TBL-A3-1-2” and “HK-TBL-A3-1” −3 ”may be the same, and“ HK-TBL-B3-1-2 ”and“ HK-TBL-B3-1-3 ”may be the same.

  Alternatively, the hold inheritance effect selection process is performed when the hold display corresponding to the variable display is in a predetermined mode from the start of the variable display (for example, the hold display mode pattern “HP2” “ Selected when the hold display corresponding to the variable display is changed to a predetermined mode at the start of the variable display. When the hold inheritance effect (for example, the hold inheritance effect pattern selected by the hold inheritance effect pattern determination table corresponding to the hold display mode pattern “HP3”, “HP5”, etc.) is the same, each of the hold inheritance effects is the same. The expectation degree of jackpot suggested by may be different. For example, when the display mode on the current display area (display mode at the time of the change) is “one key (blue)”, “HK-TBL-A3-1-2” and “HK-TBL-A3-1” -3 ”may be made different, or the decision rates of“ HK-TBL-B3-1-2 ”and“ HK-TBL-B3-1-3 ”may be made different.

  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, in the above embodiment, when the number of reserved memories is 2, the held display mode change location determination table in FIG. 25B is selected regardless of the prize-holding storage mode. Different hold display mode change place determination tables may be selected depending on the mode (for example, balls (white), one key (blue), and two keys (green)). Similarly, when the number of reserved memories is 3 or 4, a different held display mode change place determination table may be selected according to the winning stored memory mode.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28, although the main announcement effect execution presence determination table selected is changed for every fluctuation pattern (each "PA1-1"-"PB5-4"), The selected main notice effect execution presence / absence determination table may be varied for each variation pattern and for each display mode of the hold display. For example, as with the hold inheritance effect execution presence / absence determination table, the selected main notice effect execution execution determination table may be different for each variation pattern and each hold display mode pattern (for each “HP1” to “HP14”). . The same applies to the main notice effect pattern determination table shown in FIG.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31, the holding | maintenance inheritance effect execution presence / absence determination table selected and the holding | maintenance inheritance effect pattern determination table selected differ for every fluctuation pattern and every hold display mode pattern. However, in the selection of either one of the hold inheritance effect execution determination table or the hold inheritance effect pattern determination table, or in the selection of both tables, the hold display mode pattern may be shared.

  For example, you may make it common for every hold display mode at the time of winning. In other words, “HP1” to “HP5” in which the winning display mode for winning is “ball (white)” / “HP6” to “HP10” in which the holding display mode for winning is “one key (blue)”. The group / winning hold display mode is “2 keys (green)” “HP11” to “HP13” The group / winning hold display mode is “3 keys (red)” “HP14” group It may be shared. That is, for each variation pattern (for each of “PA1-1” to “PB5-4”), for each group of the hold display mode pattern, a selection table for determining whether or not to hold inheritance effects to be selected, or to determine a hold inheritance effect pattern to be selected. Different tables may be used.

  Moreover, you may make it common for every display mode (display mode at the time of the said change) on this display area. That is, the group / winning hold display mode of “HP1” whose display mode on the current display area is “ball (white)” is “HP2” “HP3” “HP6” whose “one key (blue)” is displayed. “HP4”, “HP5”, “HP7”, “HP8”, “HP11” group / winning hold display mode is “3 keys (red)”. It may be shared by the group of “HP9” [HP10] “HP12” to “HP14”.

  Moreover, you may share for every display mode (display mode at the time of the fluctuation | variation) on the hold display mode at the time of winning, and this time display area. That is, the group / winning hold display mode of “HP1” in which the winning hold display mode is “ball (white)” and the display mode on the current display area is “ball (white)” is “ball (white)”. ”And the display mode on the current display area is“ one key (blue) ”“ HP2 ”“ HP3 ”group / winning hold display mode is“ ball (white) ”and the current display area The display mode of “HP4” and “HP5” for which “2 keys (green)” is displayed is “1 key (blue)” and the display mode on the current display area is “key” “HP6” which is “1 (blue)” has a group / winning hold display mode of “1 key (blue)”, and the display mode on the current display area is “2 keys (green)” The group / winning hold display mode for “HP7” and “HP8” is “1 key (blue)” The display mode on the current display area is “3 keys (red)” “HP9” “HP10” group / winning hold display mode is “2 keys (green)” and the display on the current display area The group / winning hold display mode of “HP11” whose mode is “2 keys (green)” is “2 keys (green)” and the display mode on the current display area is “3 keys (red)” “HP12” and “HP13” in the group / winning hold display mode is “3 keys (red)” and the display mode on the current display area is “3 keys (red)” It may be shared by the groups. Moreover, the display mode immediately before the shift display on the current display area and the display mode after the shift display on the current display area (the display mode at the time of change) may be made common.

  Further, instead of sharing, the hold display mode pattern of FIG. 32 may be subdivided. For example, the hold display mode pattern may be subdivided for each place of change in hold in the first start winning prize storage display area 5HL. For example, the hold display mode pattern “HP2” in FIG. 32 changes from “ball (white)” to “1 key (blue)” when shifting from the fourth hold position to the third hold position. “HP2-1”, “HP2-2” that changes from “ball (white)” to “1 key (blue)” when shifting from the third position of the hold to the second position of hold, and hold2 It may be subdivided into “HP2-3” that changes from “ball (white)” to “one key (blue)” when shifting from the first position to the first position on hold.

  Further, in the variation pattern setting process (step S111) of FIG. 12, the CPU 103 has already been extracted in the start winning time process (step S101), and the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A (or the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B). The random number MR3 for determining a new variation category is extracted without using the random number MR3 for determining the variation category stored as the hold data in FIG. 5, and the newly extracted random number MR3 for determining the variation category is used. However, the variation category may be determined using the random value MR3 for determining the variation category stored as the hold data. Even when the random number MR3 for determining the variation category stored as the hold data is used, the variation pattern setting is performed as in the case of using the newly extracted random number MR3 for determining the variation category. Based on the variation category determination table corresponding to the number of reserved storage at the time of execution of the process, a variation category corresponding to the number of reserved storage at the start of the variation is determined.

  In the above embodiment, it is determined that the main notice effect is to be executed (step S602; Yes), and when it is determined that the hold inheritance effect is executed (step S612; Yes), the effect control pattern of the main notice effect is always set. Although it is rewritten to the production control pattern of the hold inheritance effect (step S615), it may be rewritten or not rewritten. For example, when the timing of executing the main notice effect is different from the timing of executing the hold inheritance effect (when both effects can be executed in time), the content of the main notice effect (expressed) If there is no contradiction between the content of the event and the hold inheritance effect (when both effects can be executed in terms of the effect content), the effect control pattern of the main notice effect is changed to the effect control pattern of the hold inheritance effect. There is no need to rewrite (that is, both effects may be executed). It is a main notice effect for notifying the reach state of the symbol corresponding to the winning character, and the character A (corresponding to symbol a) wins the enemy character. ), A main inheritance effect for the content that character B (corresponding to symbol b) succeeds in a chemical experiment (an example of an event), in which the reach state of the symbol corresponding to the character that has cleared the event is announced. Thereafter, the state of reaching the reach of symbol b) is contradictory in terms of content, except when there are two or more active lines.

  In the above embodiment, as described above, whether or not to execute the hold inheritance effect is determined (determined) based on the variation pattern and the display mode of the hold display (hold display mode pattern). Regardless of the mode, whether or not to execute the hold inheritance effect may be determined (determined), and the display mode of the hold display may be changed according to the determination result (determination result) of the hold inheritance effect. For example, at the time of the change, whether or not to execute the hold inheritance effect is determined based on the change pattern, and when it is determined not to execute the hold inheritance effect, the display mode of the hold display when shifting to the current display area is not changed. If it is decided to execute the hold inheritance effect, the display mode of the hold display at the time of shifting to the current display area may be changed. Even if it is determined not to execute the hold inheritance effect, even if it is determined to execute the hold inheritance effect, the display mode of the hold display when shifting to the current display area may be changed. Often, when it is determined to execute the hold inheritance effect, the ratio of changing the display mode of the hold display when shifting to the current display area may be higher than when it is determined not to execute the hold inheritance effect.

  In addition to the determination result (determination result) of the hold inheritance effect, the ratio of changing the display mode of the hold display during the shift to the current display area may be varied according to the display mode before the shift. For example, when it is determined to execute the hold inheritance effect, if the display mode before the shift is a display mode that does not correspond to the execution of the hold inheritance effect (for example, “ball (white)”), the hold inheritance While the display mode (for example, “one key (blue)”) corresponding to the execution of the effect is changed at a rate of 100%, the display mode before the shift already corresponds to the execution of the hold inheritance effect (For example, “one key (blue)”) may be changed at a rate of several percent to several tens percent.

  Further, in addition to the determination result (determination result) of the hold inheritance effect, the display mode of the hold display when shifting to the current display area is changed according to the effect mode (hold inheritance effect pattern) of the hold inheritance effect to be executed. You may vary the ratio to make. For example, when it is determined to execute a hold inheritance effect (for example, a hold inheritance effect of the hold inheritance effect pattern “HK5”) that tends to be a big hit, the display mode before the shift is the hold inheritance effect (for example, the hold inheritance effect). When the display mode does not correspond to the execution of the pattern “HK5” (for example, “one key (blue)”), the display mode (for example, “ 3 keys (red) "or the like) may be changed at a rate of 100%. In addition, for example, when it is determined to execute a hold inheritance effect (for example, a hold inheritance effect of the hold inheritance effect pattern “HK4”) that tends to be a big hit, the display mode before the shift is the hold inheritance effect (for example, If the display mode (for example, “one key (blue)”) is not familiar with the execution of the hold inheritance effect pattern “HK4”, the display mode before the shift is already Compared to the display mode (for example, “two keys (green)”, etc.) familiar to the execution of the hold inheritance effect, for example, the hold inheritance effect of the hold inheritance effect pattern “HK4”, You may make high the ratio which changes the display mode of a hold display at the time of a shift.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the display mode of the hold display is changed to one step at a time and up to two times, but may change two or more steps at a time. For example, there may be a case where three steps are changed from “ball (white)” to “three keys (red)” when shifting from the start winning storage display area 5HL to the current display area. Further, the display mode of the hold display may change three times. For example, when shifting from the fourth hold position to the third hold position, “ball (white)” changes to “one key (blue)” and shifts from the third hold position to the second hold position. Sometimes it changes from “1 key (blue)” to “2 keys (green)”, and when shifting from the 2nd hold to the 1st hold, “2 keys (green)” → “3 keys (It may be changed four times if there are five or more display modes as described later).

  In the hold inheritance effect using two keys (green), an operation (effect) for opening the treasure box may be performed twice. For example, an effect pattern that succeeds in unlocking with the first key, an effect pattern that fails to unlock with the first key, and an effect pattern that succeeds in unlocking with the second key and an unlocking failure with the first key An effect pattern that fails to unlock even with the second key may be prepared. When only the unlocking success is set from the hold inheritance effect that inherits the two keys (green), the effect pattern that succeeds in unlocking with the first key and the unlocking with the first key fails. It is only necessary to prepare an effect pattern that succeeds in unlocking with the second key. Similarly, in the hold inheritance effect with three keys (red), the operation (effect) for opening the treasure box may be performed twice or three times.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, four types of display such as “ball (white)”, “one key (blue)”, “two keys (green)”, and “three keys (red)” are used as display modes of the hold display. However, the display mode of the hold display is not limited to this. For example, the hold display may be a display mode imitating various weapons and weapons. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the effect of unlocking the treasure chest (““ one key (blue) ”,“ two keys (green) ”,“ three keys (red) ”)) HK1 ”to“ HK5 ”), but the hold inheritance effect is not limited to this. For example, a battle effect using the weapon or armor may be executed as a hold inheritance effect related to the weapon or armor that is the display mode of the hold display.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the display mode of a hold display is changed at the time of a shift, the timing which changes the display mode of a hold display is not limited at the time of a shift. For example, the display mode of the hold display is changed during variable display of the decorative pattern after the shift (before the display of the fixed decorative pattern is stopped) or after the fixed display of the fixed decorative pattern is stopped and before the next change is shifted. May be.

  In the above embodiment, 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 prize-holding display mode is determined using the random value MR6 for determining the prize-holding display mode on the effect control board 12 side, but the prize-holding display mode is determined on the main board 11 side. May be. The same applies to the presence / absence of hold display mode change, place of change of hold display mode, execution / non-execution of main notice effect, main notice effect pattern, presence / absence of hold inheritance effect, determination of hold inheritance effect pattern, and the like.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the presence / absence of change in the display mode of the hold display mode is determined using the random number MR7 for determining whether or not the hold display mode is changed, and the hold display is performed using the random value MR8 for determining the hold display mode change place. However, the presence / absence of the change in the display mode of the hold display and the location in which the display mode of the hold display is changed may be determined using one random value. In the above embodiment, whether or not to execute the main notice effect is determined using the random value MR9 for determining whether or not to execute the main notice effect, and the main notice effect pattern is determined using the random value MR10 for determining the main notice effect pattern. However, the presence / absence of the main notice effect and the main notice effect pattern may be determined using one random value. The same applies to the hold inheritance effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, various tables stored in the ROM 101 and the ROM 121 are illustrated in a table format for convenience of explanation. However, the tables are not necessarily stored in a table format. For example, as shown in FIG. 17A, the ROM 101 stores tabular data (setting information such as a determination value) in which each variation category is associated with the determination ratio of the variation category. However, it is only necessary to store data (setting information such as a determination value) so that the determination ratio of each variation category becomes a determination ratio as shown in FIG.

  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.

  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 (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Hold storage means for storing information relating to variable display as hold information;
Display execution means for performing display based on the hold information;
A mode change execution means capable of changing a display mode based on the hold information;
When the display mode based on the hold information is a predetermined mode, in the corresponding variable display, inheritance effect execution means for executing the inheritance effect inheriting the display based on the hold information;
With
The aspect change execution means includes:
Even if the display mode based on the hold information corresponding to the variable display changes before the start of the variable display, it is possible to change the mode in the variable display,
The inheritance production execution means
When the display based on the hold information corresponding to the variable display is in a predetermined form before the start of the variable display, and the display based on the hold information corresponding to the variable display changes to a predetermined form in the variable display in the case, Ri is possible der execution of the inheritance director,
When the display based on the hold information corresponding to the variable display is in a predetermined form before the start of the variable display, and when the display based on the hold information corresponding to the variable display is changed to a predetermined form in the variable display and, the game machine characterized that you run the inheritance presentation at different rates.

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