JP6321609B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  For example, the patent document 1 displays a specific display corresponding to the variable display that has not yet been started (in the patent document 1, the hold display symbols displayed in the first hold display area 5Ha and the second hold display area 5Hb). Specific display control means, and corresponding display control means for displaying a corresponding display corresponding to the variable display (in Patent Document 1, a holding display symbol displayed in the current display area 5Hc) during execution of the variable display. A gaming machine in which the specific display and the correspondence display are displayed in the same display mode is disclosed.

JP 2014-233431 A

  The above gaming machine has a disadvantage that it is difficult to distinguish between the specific display and the corresponding display.

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can easily distinguish between a specific display and a corresponding display.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that executes variable display (for example, variable display of a special game or a decorative pattern) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player Because
Predetermined display control means for displaying a predetermined display corresponding to the variable display (for example, the effect control board 12),
Change effect execution means (for example, effect control board 12) for executing a change effect (for example, a hold change effect, an active change effect) for changing the display mode of the predetermined display,
The predetermined display includes a specific display (for example, a hold display image, etc.) corresponding to a variable display that has not yet been started (for example, a special figure game for which execution has been suspended or a variable display of decorative symbols) Corresponding display (for example, an active display image) corresponding to the variable display of
The specific display and the correspondence display are displayed in the same or similar display mode, and operate in different modes (for example, FIG. 33).
The change production is
After difficult viewing of the predetermined display, and the first change effect that Ru changes its display manner (e.g., such as an active change effect to perform concealment effect),
The second change effect (for example, the concealment effect is not executed and the target is changed in a state in which the predetermined display is visible without making the predetermined display difficult to view without being difficult to see). An active change effect in which only the display color of the image T is changed) ,
The predetermined display continues to operate while being difficult to visually recognize due to the first change effect (for example, the hold display image and the active display image are operating even during the concealment effect)
The first change effect and the second change effect in a first period in which the specific effect suggesting whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state is executed and in a second period in which the specific effect is executed And the execution ratio is different (see, for example, FIGS. 31 and 32),
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is easy to distinguish between the specific display and the corresponding display.

(2) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that executes variable display (for example, variable display of a special game or a decorative pattern) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player Because
Predetermined display control means for displaying a predetermined display corresponding to the variable display (for example, the effect control board 12),
Change effect execution means (for example, effect control board 12) for executing a change effect (for example, a hold change effect, an active change effect) for changing the display mode of the predetermined display,
The predetermined display includes a specific display (for example, a hold display image, etc.) corresponding to a variable display that has not yet been started (for example, a special figure game for which execution has been suspended or a variable display of decorative symbols) Corresponding display (for example, an active display image) corresponding to the variable display of
The specific display and the corresponding display are displayed in the same or similar display mode, one of them operates, and the other does not operate (for example, FIG. 33, etc.)
The change production is
After difficult viewing of the predetermined display, and the first change effect that Ru changes its display manner (e.g., such as an active change effect to perform concealment effect),
The second change effect (for example, the concealment effect is not executed and the target is changed in a state in which the predetermined display is visible without making the predetermined display difficult to view without being difficult to see). An active change effect in which only the display color of the image T is changed) ,
The predetermined display that is operating continues to operate while being difficult to visually recognize due to the first change effect (for example, the hold display image and the active display image are operating even during the concealment effect)
The first change effect and the second change effect in a first period in which the specific effect suggesting whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state is executed and in a second period in which the specific effect is executed And the execution ratio is different (see, for example, FIGS. 31 and 32),
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is easy to distinguish between the specific display and the corresponding display.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The specific display and the correspondence display operate in a partly common operation mode (for example, FIGS. 27 and 28).
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, the uncomfortable feeling that the player can feel can be reduced.

(4) In the gaming machine (1) or (3) above,
When the new specific display is displayed, the operation of the new specific display is synchronized with the already-displayed specific display, and the operation is also synchronized with the corresponding display (for example, FIGS. 27 and 28).
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, the uncomfortable feeling that the player can feel can be reduced.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
Although the corresponding display (or the specific display) is concealed, the operation of the corresponding display is visible, but the concealment effect (for example, FIG. A concealment effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing step S347) for executing a concealment effect performed in 31 active change effects,
The display mode of the corresponding display changes when the concealment effect is executed (for example, FIG. 31).
You may do it.

  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
The specific display (or the corresponding display) moves outward from the display area that is normally displayed to change the display mode (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes step S347, FIG. 30, etc.)
You may do it.

  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
The gaming machine can execute a predetermined variable display (for example, a pseudo-ream) that executes the variable display a predetermined number of times from when the variable display is started until the display result is derived and displayed.
In the specific display (or the corresponding display), the display mode can be changed, and the ratio of the timing of the change varies depending on the type of the predetermined variable display (for example, FIG. 34),
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by diversifying the production mode.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the variation pattern determination table for big hits. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the variation pattern determination table for loss. It is a figure which shows an example of the processing content of a command analysis process. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the command buffer at the time of a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a holding | maintenance setting information addition process. It is a figure which shows the execution decision example of a holding | maintenance / active change effect. It is a figure which shows an example of an on-hold / active change production pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an on-hold / active change production pattern determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the last color. It is a figure which shows an example of the determination ratio of the change timing to the last color. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an on-hold / active change effect determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the execution timing of the active change effect at the time of super reach execution. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a figure explaining operation | movement of a hold display image and an active display image. It is a figure explaining operation | movement of a hold display image and an active display image. It is a figure explaining the relationship between a holding | maintenance generation | occurrence | production timing and the display start timing of an actual holding | maintenance display image. It is an example of a production screen of a hold change production. It is an example of the production | presentation screen of the active change production performed before reach. It is an example of the production | presentation screen of the active change production performed during super reach. It is a figure explaining operation | movement of a hold display image and an active display image. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the kind of pseudo | simulation ream and the execution timing of a change production.

(Configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment 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. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched into a game area from a predetermined hitting device.

  In a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the right side of the game area), a variable display (also called a special figure game) of special symbols (also called special figures) as a plurality of types of special identification information. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. These consist of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and the special symbol may be a number indicating “0” to “9” or a lighting pattern such as “−”. The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

  Note that “variable display” of special symbols means, for example, that a plurality of types of special symbols are changed (displayed in a variable manner) by update display or the like (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped as a display result (variable display result) (also referred to as a derivation display) (the same applies to other variable displays described later). Note that scroll display, deformation, enlargement / reduction, and the like may be performed as variations in symbols (in particular, decorative symbols described later).

  In the following, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is "second special symbol". Also called. Further, the special figure game of the first special figure is referred to as “first special figure game”, and the special figure game of the second special figure is also referred to as “second special figure game”.

  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.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, a plurality of types of decorative symbols (such as symbols indicating numerals) that are different from the special symbols can be changed. Display is performed. As an example, on the screen of the image display device 5, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are synchronized with the first special game or the second special game. , Variable display of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display or update display) is performed.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, display areas 5HR and 5HL are arranged. In the display area 5HR, a first hold display image (here, a circle image) corresponding to the first special figure game for which execution is put on hold is displayed in a left-justified manner. In the display area 5HL, a second hold display image (here, a circle image) corresponding to the second special figure game whose execution is put on hold is displayed right-justified. Note that the number of special figure games held is also referred to as a special figure holding memory number. In particular, the number of holds of the first special figure game is referred to as a first special figure hold memory number. The number of holds of the second special figure game is referred to as the second special figure hold memory number. The number of first reserved display images indicates the first special figure reserved memory number, and the number of second reserved display images indicates the second special figure reserved memory number. The first hold display image and the second hold display image may be collectively referred to simply as a hold display image.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area 5HA is also arranged. In the display area 5HA, an active display image corresponding to the special game being executed (variable display of decorative symbols) is displayed. The active display image is an image obtained by enlarging the hold display image (an image similar to the hold display image).

  When the held first special game is executed (digested), each first held display image displayed in the display area 5HR is shifted to the left side, and the leftmost first held display image (digested). The image corresponding to the first special figure game) is moved to the display area 5HA and displayed as an active display image. When the held second special figure game is executed (digested), each second reserved display image (image corresponding to the first special figure game to be digested) displayed in the display area 5HL is shifted to the right. The rightmost second hold display image moves to the display area 5HA and is displayed as an active display image. The active display image is deleted at an appropriate timing such as when the execution of the corresponding special game (variable display of decorative symbols) is completed (when the variable display result is derived and displayed).

  In addition, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B includes a plurality of LEDs, and displays the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number depending on the number of LEDs lit. To do.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

  The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first start winning opening that is maintained in a certain open state in which a game ball can always enter by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, the first start port switch 22A (see FIG. 2) is turned on, thereby detecting the entry of the game ball (at this time, a predetermined number (for example, three) ) And the first special figure game can be started.)

  The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip type hand having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilted position by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2) for a normal electric accessory. The object (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and the second start winning opening is formed. In the normal variable winning ball device 6B, for example, when the solenoid 81 is in the OFF state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the tip of the movable wing piece comes close to the normal winning ball device 6A, and the second start winning prize is obtained. The game ball enters a closed state where the game ball does not enter the mouth (the second start winning port is also referred to as a closed state). On the other hand, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening by moving the movable wing piece to the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the on state (second ball). It is also said that the start winning opening is opened.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, the second start port switch 22B (see FIG. 2) is turned on, thereby detecting the entry of the game ball (at this time, a predetermined number (for example, three) ) And the second special figure game can be started.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided 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 (see FIG. 2) that is used for the large winning opening door. Form a big prize opening as an area.

  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 enters the big winning opening (for example, Cannot pass). On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become.

  When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the count switch 23 (see FIG. 2) is turned on, and thereby the entry of the game ball is detected. At this time, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when game balls enter the grand prize winning opening, for example, more prize balls are paid out than when game balls enter the first start winning opening or the second start winning opening.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is made up of 7-segment LEDs and the like, and can display variable symbols of ordinary symbols (also called “ordinary symbols” or “ordinary symbols”) as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbols. Do. Such variable display of normal symbols is also referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

  The usual game is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the gate switch 21 of FIG. 2 is turned on, and thereby the passage of the game ball is detected.

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general figure hold display unit 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general figure hold storage, which is the number of general figure games that are being executed, by the number of lighted LEDs.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. 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.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for game effects is provided at the periphery of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 includes an LED.

  In the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like for launching a game ball as a game medium toward a game area by a hitting ball launching device is provided. Yes.

  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.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and a relay board 15 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are disposed on the back of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and transmits an effect control command to the effect control board 12 for controlling the progress of a game (execution of a special game, a normal game, etc.) in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Including the function of The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, and the like. And a random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

  As an example, the CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to realize the function of the main board 11 (control of the progress of the game). At this time, various data (variation patterns, presentation control commands, various determination tables, etc. data) stored in the ROM 101 are used, and the RAM 102 is used as a main memory.

  The random number circuit 104 counts numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The game random number may be updated by CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals are input and an output port for transmitting various signals.

  The switch circuit 110 is configured to detect detection signals (game media pass or not) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). A detection signal indicating that the switch has entered and the switch is turned on is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100.

  The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for the grand prize opening door. To transmit.

  The effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and performs various operations based on the received effect control command. The function of executing the effects (including variable display of decorative symbols).

  On the effect control board 12, an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  For example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the program stored in the ROM 121, thereby realizing the function of the effect control board 12 (execution of the effect). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 121 (data used for the effect control pattern and data such as various decision tables) are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

  The display control unit 123 outputs a video signal of the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120, and displays the effect image on the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), or the like.

  The random number circuit 124 counts numerical data indicating various random numbers (rendering random numbers) used for controlling the rendering operation in an updatable manner. The effect random number may be updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for taking in an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals.

  The sound control board 13 has a function of outputting sound (sound designated by the sound effect signal) from the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound effect signal from the effect control board 12.

  The lamp control board 14 has a function of turning on / off the game effect lamp 9 (turning on / off according to the drive content indicated by the electrical decoration signal) based on the electrical decoration signal from the effect control board 12.

  The image display device 5 includes a display panel including a liquid crystal panel, an EL panel, and a driver circuit that drives the display panel. The video signal supplied from the display control unit 123 to the image display device 5 via the I / O 125 is input to the driver circuit. The driver circuit displays an image represented by the video signal on the display panel. As a result, various effect images and the like are displayed on the image display device 5.

(Progress of games, progress of production, etc.)
A game medium (game ball) is launched toward the game area by a rotation operation by the player to the hitting operation handle provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  When the game ball that has flowed down the game area passes through the passing gate 41, a normal game (variable display of normal symbols) is started. In addition, when another general game is already running, or when the normal game cannot be started (such as when the start condition is not satisfied), such as during the following opening control, the maximum number of games is limited to 4 Execution is deferred. The held ordinary game is executed when a start condition for starting the ordinary game is satisfied (for example, no other ordinary game is being executed and no release control is being performed). If the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 when the number of usual reserved memories reaches the upper limit, the number of ordinary reserved memories does not increase and the passage is invalidated.

  The variable display results that are stopped and displayed in the ordinary game include a symbol per symbol (for example, a common symbol such as “7”) and a common symbol losing symbol (for example, a common symbol such as “−”). . When the symbol per symbol is stopped (derived), the variable display result is “per symbol”. The case where the usual figure losing symbol is stopped (derived) is when the variable display result is “general figure losing”.

  In the case of “per normal”, an opening control (the second start winning opening is opened) is performed in which the movable blade piece of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted for a predetermined period.

  When the game ball flowing down the game area enters the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the first special game is started. Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the second special game is started. When the special figure game cannot be started (when the start condition is not satisfied), such as when another special figure game has already been executed or the game is controlled to the big hit game state described later, four etc. The special figure game is suspended with an upper limit of. The reserved special figure game is executed when a start condition capable of starting the special figure game is satisfied (other special figure games are not executed and are not in the big hit gaming state, etc.). When the game ball enters the first start winning opening when the first special figure reserved memory number reaches the upper limit value, the first special figure reserved memory number does not increase and the entry is invalidated ( There may be a prize ball). When the game ball enters the second start winning opening when the second special figure reserved memory number reaches the upper limit value, the second special figure reserved memory number does not increase and the entry is invalidated ( There may be a prize ball). The entry (winning) of a game ball that increases the number of first special figure reserved memories into the first starting winning opening is also referred to as a first starting winning. The entry (winning) of the game ball that increases the second special figure reserved memory number into the second starting winning opening is also referred to as a second starting winning. These winnings are collectively referred to simply as starting winnings.

  The variable display results stopped and displayed in the special figure game include a jackpot symbol (for example, a special symbol such as “3” and “7”) and a lost symbol (for example, a special symbol such as “−”). . When the jackpot symbol is stopped (displayed), the variable display result is “big jackpot”. The lost symbol is stopped (derived) when the variable display result is “lost”.

  When the variable display result of the first special figure game or the second special figure game is “big hit” (specific display result), the big hit gaming state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. When the variable display result is “losing”, it is not controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in an open state. The open state is one of an elapse timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) and a timing until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls enter the big winning opening and a winning ball is generated. Continue until early timing. Such an open state is called a round game (also simply called “round”). In the big hit game state, the round game is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “15 times”) is reached (in the period other than the round game, the big prize opening is closed).

  In the “big hit”, the big hit types “non-probability change” and “probability change” are set. When the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit symbol “3” is stopped and displayed. When the big hit type is “probability change”, the big hit symbol of “7” is stopped and displayed.

  The “big hit” when the big hit type is “probable change” may be called “probable big hit”, and the “big hit” when the big hit type is “non-probable change” may be called “non-probable big hit”. In addition, the big hit gaming state based on “probability big hit” may be referred to as “probability big hit gaming state”. Further, the big hit gaming state based on the “non-probable big hit game” may be referred to as “non-probable big hit game state”.

  After the probable big hit game state is finished, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit probability) is controlled to be a probable state in which the probability is higher than the normal state. The probability variation state continues until the next jackpot gaming state is started. The probability variation state is a game state advantageous for the player.

  After the probable big hit game state or the non-probable big hit game state ends, the average variable display time (variable display period) is controlled to be short when the normal state is shorter than the normal state. In the short-time state, one of the end conditions is established first, that is, the predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) the special game is executed and the next big hit game state is started. Continue until you do. The short-time state is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

  In the short-time state, the normally variable winning ball device 6B is opened and closed in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening as compared to the non-short-time state that is not in the short-time state such as the normal state. And change. For example, the control to make the change time of the normal symbol in the normal game (the variable display period of the normal figure, also referred to as the normal change time) shorter than in the normal state, or variable display in each normal game What is necessary is just to change the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the open state and the closed state in an advantageous change mode by controlling the probability that the result is “per hit” as compared with the normal state. Such control is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “time reduction control” or “high base control”). By controlling in such a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and the gaming state becomes more advantageous to the player than the normal state.

  The normal state is an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a gaming state other than a state advantageous for a player such as a short-time state, a probability variation state, etc. The probability of “winning” and the probability that the variable display result in the special game is “big hit” is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return process after power-on) Is controlled in the same manner as when (1) is not executed.

  The short time state is also referred to as “high base”, and the gaming state that is not in the short time state is also referred to as “low base” or “non-short time state”. The probability variation state is also referred to as “high probability”, and the gaming state that is not the probability variation state is also referred to as “low probability”, “non-probability variation”, or the like.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, this corresponds to the start of the first special game or the second special game. Then, variable display of decorative symbols (this is also a kind of effect) is started. When the variable display result (also referred to as a confirmed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the fixed decorative pattern (3) which becomes the display result (variable display result) of the variable symbol variable display The combination of two decorative symbols) is stopped (derived).

  In the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end thereof, the variable display mode of the decorative design may become a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative design (“reach variation” that is not yet stopped when the decorative design that is stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 forms a part of the jackpot combination described later. "Design" is also a display mode in which fluctuation continues.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed in response to the reach mode during the variable display. As reach production, normal reach, super reach A, and super reach B having different production modes are prepared. In this embodiment, the jackpot expectation is higher in the order of super reach B> super reach A> normal reach.

  The big hit expectation is, for example, the ratio at which the variable display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, and is also the ratio at which the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is “big hit”.

  Further, in this embodiment, whether or not the variable display result of the reserved special game is “big hit” is determined before the execution of the special game (in this case, when the first start winning occurs, the second start Prefetch determination (herein also referred to as winning determination) is performed at the time of the occurrence of a win, and based on the determination result of the prefetch determination, a special game (decoration) that is a target (target) of the prefetch determination This is also a variable display of symbols.) The hold display / active that changes the display color of the hold display image and the active display image (these images are referred to as target images) corresponding to the target special figure game. A change effect (a kind of prefetch notice effect) may be executed (FIGS. 31 to 33, etc.). Note that the display color of the target image may change a plurality of times due to the hold / active change effect, and in this case, it is a special figure game of the same type as the target among the first special figure game and the second special figure game. There are times when it changes with each special drawing game of plural times before the target.

  When the variable display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 as a display result of variable display of the decorative pattern. (The display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “big hit”). As an example, the same decorative pattern (for example, “7” for probability variation big hit, non-probable big hit, on the predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. "6" etc.) are all displayed at the same time.

  When the variable display result is “losing”, the fixed display pattern of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern, instead of the variable display mode of the decorative pattern. There is. In addition, when the variable display result is “losing”, after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, the predetermined reach combination (“reach loss combination”) that is not a big hit combination is displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern. ”) May be stopped and displayed.

(Main operations of pachinko machines)
Hereinafter, the main operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to flowcharts and the like, but in each operation (each process), a process not described below may be performed.

(Main operations of the main board 11)
On the main board 11, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing is performed every time a timer interrupt is generated by an interrupt request signal from a CTC (counter / timer circuit) supplied every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) (predetermined interval of interrupt request signal supply). Executed every time (2 ms). In the game control timer interrupt process, the CPU 103 executes a switch process, a game random number update process, a special symbol process, a normal symbol process process, a command control process, etc., and the game control timer interrupt process is repeatedly executed for each timer interrupt. As a result, game control and the like are realized.

  In the switch processing, each switch is determined by determining whether a detection signal is input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. It is determined for each switch whether or not it is turned on (that is, whether or not a game ball has entered or passed). The result of this determination is used in special symbol process processing and normal symbol process processing.

  The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

  The special symbol process process is a process (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, This includes control of the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, and the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door). In the special symbol process, the transmission setting of the effect control command is performed according to the progress of the game.

  The normal symbol process is based on the judgment result in the switch process, and holds and executes the ordinary game, and the normal variable winning ball device 6B (second starting prize opening) is released at the time of each ordinary figure. This is a process (including control of the normal symbol display unit 20, the general diagram hold display unit 25C, and the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory).

  The command control process is a process of actually transmitting the effect control command transmitted and set in the special symbol process process or the like from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

(Direction control command set for transmission in special symbol process)
Next, an effect control command that is set to be transmitted in the special symbol process and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 in the command control process will be described. FIG. 3 shows examples of main effect control commands. The following “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number.

  The command 81XX (H) designates (notifies) a special figure game to be started and its fluctuation pattern (variable display execution time (special figure fluctuation time), a variable design pattern for decorative design, see FIG. 10). This is a variation pattern designation command. In “XX” (EXT data), a numerical value is set in accordance with whether the special figure game to be started is the first special figure game or the second special figure game and the variation pattern thereof (for example, the first special figure game) “00” if the variation pattern is PA1-1 at the start of the special figure game, and “01” if the variation pattern is PA1-1 at the start of the second special figure game). The command is transmitted at the time of starting the special figure game (at the start of fluctuation). An effect control command for individually designating the start of the first special figure game or the start of the second special figure game may be separately prepared. In this case, a numerical value common to the first special figure game and the second special figure game may be set to “XX” according to the variation pattern.

  Command 8CXX (H) is a display result designation command for designating (notifying) the variable display result of the special figure game to be started. In “XX”, a numerical value corresponding to the variable display result is set (for example, “00” for “losing”, “01” for “non-probable big hit”, “02” for “probable big hit”, etc.). The command is transmitted when the special figure game is started.

  The command 8F00 (H) is a symbol determination designation command for designating (notifying) the end of the special figure game (that is, deriving and displaying the variable display result). This command is transmitted at the end of the special figure game.

  Command A000 (H) is a hit start designation command for designating (notifying) the start of a big hit gaming state (start of fanfare). The fanfare is an effect that is executed at the start of the big hit gaming state, such as an effect for notifying that the big hit gaming state has been reached. The command is transmitted at the start of the jackpot gaming state.

  Command A300 (H) is a hit end specifying command for specifying (notifying) the end of the big hit gaming state (which is also the start of ending). The ending is an effect executed at the end of the jackpot gaming state, such as an effect for notifying that the jackpot gaming state is ended. This command is transmitted at the end of the last round game.

  Command B100 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating (notifying) that a first start winning has occurred based on the entry of a game ball into the first starting winning opening. Command B200 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating (notifying) that a second start winning based on a game ball entering the second start winning opening has occurred. These commands may be collectively referred to as start winning designation commands. The command is transmitted when a start prize is generated.

  Command C000 (H) is a first special figure reserved memory number addition designation command for designating (notifying) that the first special figure reserved memory number increases by one. C100 (H) is a second special figure reserved memory number addition designation command for designating (notifying) that the second special figure reserved memory number increases by one. These commands may be collectively referred to as a special figure reserved memory number addition designation command. The command is transmitted when a start winning is generated (when the number of holds increases).

  Command C200 (H) is a first special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation command for designating (notifying) that the first special figure reserved memory number is decreased by one. Command C300 (H) is a second special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation command for designating (notifying) that the second special figure reserved memory number is decreased by one. These commands may be collectively referred to as special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation commands. The command is transmitted at the time of starting the special figure game (when holding is reduced).

  The command C4XX (H) is a first prefetch determination result designation command for designating (notifying) the determination result of the prefetch determination performed when the first start winning is generated (when the first special figure game is put on hold). is there. Command C5XX (H) is a second prefetch determination result designation command for designating (notifying) the result of a prefetch determination performed when the second start prize is generated (when the second special game is put on hold). is there. In “XX” of each command, a determination result of prefetch determination or a numerical value corresponding to no determination is set (see FIG. 7B, which will be described later in detail). The command is transmitted at the time of prefetch determination. The first prefetch determination result designation command and the second prefetch determination result designation command may be collectively referred to as a prefetch determination result designation command.

(Special symbol process)
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process (step S101).

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first start port switch 22A is ON (refer to the determination result of the switch process. Hereinafter, the ON determination of various switches). The same applies to (Step S201). If the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reservation storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (eg, “4”) (step S202). . For example, the CPU 103 uses the first reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter (counter for counting the first special figure reserved memory number) provided in the RAM 102 to determine the first special figure reserved memory number. Can be specified (hereinafter, the same applies to the first special figure reserved storage number). When the first special figure reserved memory number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start port buffer value which is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the RAM 102 is generated as the first start winning. , “1” is set (step S203).

  When the first start port 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), the first It is determined whether or not the 2 start port switch 22B is on (step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (step S204; Yes), it is determined whether or not the second special figure reservation storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) ( Step S205). For example, the CPU 103 uses the second reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter (counter that counts the second special figure reserved memory number) provided in the RAM 102 to determine the second special figure reserved memory number. Can be specified (hereinafter, the same applies to the second special figure reserved storage number). When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the start port buffer value is set to “2” as the occurrence of the second start winning (step S206).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S203 and S206, the pending storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S207). 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, when the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the first special figure game is satisfied (when the first start winning is generated), the first special figure is held. The number of memories is updated to increase by 1, and when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the second special game is satisfied (the second start winning has occurred) ) Is updated so that the number of second special figure reservation storage increases by one. At this time, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 102, is updated to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S209, a special figure display result (from the numerical data updated by a random counter provided in the random number circuit 104 or the RAM 102 (the value is updated by the game random number update process)) ( (Numerical display result of special figure game) Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determination, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. Numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit (provided in the RAM 102) corresponding to the start port buffer value ( Step S210).

  In the process of step S210, for example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit of FIG. 6A, while the start port buffer value is “2”. Is held, the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit of FIG. In this way, the hold data representing the held special figure game is stored in the special figure hold storage unit.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (A), the first special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding numbers “1” to “4” in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, for example. The numerical data of the random number values MR1 to MR3 is stored as pending data until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates the first special figure game whose execution is put on hold.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (B), for example, the second special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding numbers “1” to “4” in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second start winning opening. The numerical data of the random number values MR1 to MR3 is stored as pending data until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure holding storage unit in this way indicates the second special figure game whose execution is put on hold.

  In this embodiment, in this way, a special game (notably information relating to the special game) that has not yet been started (execution is suspended) is stored as a reserved memory.

  Returning to FIG. 5, following the process of step S210, a prefetch determination process is performed (step S211). The prefetch determination process is a process of performing prefetch determination, and is performed based on the data (in this case, the data of the random value MR1) stored in the special figure reservation storage unit this time. Note that the data used for the prefetch determination may be the same as the data stored in the special figure reservation storage unit this time, and is held and used in an area other than the special figure reservation storage unit in the RAM 102. Also good.

  In the prefetch determination process illustrated in FIG. 7, first, if the start port buffer value is “1” (when the first start winning is generated), the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of the first start winning designation command. If transmission setting of the first special figure reserved memory number addition designation command is performed and the start port buffer value is “2” (when the second starting prize is generated), transmission setting of the second starting prize designation command is performed. To transmission setting of the second special figure reserved memory number addition designation command (step S401).

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the current state is a big hit gaming state (step S402). Whether or not the current state is the big hit gaming state can be specified by the value of the special figure process flag, for example. Here, if it is “4” to “7”, it is in the big hit gaming state. If it is not in the big hit game state (step S402; No), it is determined whether or not the current state is a time-short state (step S403). Whether or not the current state is the time reduction state may be specified by the state of the time reduction flag (a flag provided in the RAM 102 and turned on during the time reduction state) (hereinafter the same).

  When the current time is in the short time state (step S403; Yes), and when the current state is the big hit gaming state (step S402; Yes), it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “2” (step S404).

  When the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S404; Yes), and when the time-short state is not being reached (step S403; No), the CPU 103 displays the display result of the special figure game held this time (variable display result of the special symbol) (Hereinafter, also referred to as a special figure display result) is determined whether or not it is a “big hit” (whether or not it is a big hit determination) (step S405, here, this determination corresponds to a prefetch determination). .

  For example, based on the random value MR1 extracted in the current step S209 (the random value MR1 newly stored in the special figure storage unit in the current step S210), the first special figure display is performed in the same manner as in the later-described step S239. Refer to the result determination table or the second special figure display result determination table (a table that is referred to when determining the variable display result when the start condition of the special figure game is satisfied; details will be described later), and the determination that matches the random number MR1 When the determination result (special drawing display result) assigned to the value is “big hit”, it is judged as “big hit determination”. When the gaming state is a non-probability change state, the first special figure display result determination table is referred to. When the gaming state is a probability change state, the second special figure display result determination table is referred to. Whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state may be specified based on a probability variation flag provided in the RAM 102 and turned on when the probability variation state is established (the same applies hereinafter). As will be described later, there is a higher possibility that the probability change state is determined to be a big hit.

  In the case of big hit determination (step S405; Yes), transmission setting of a prefetch determination result designation command for designating “big hit” as a prefetch determination result is performed (step S407). For example, transmission setting of a prefetch determination result designation command in which “02” is set as EXT data is performed (see FIG. 7B).

  When it is not a big hit determination (step S405; No), transmission setting of a prefetch determination result designation command for designating “losing” as a prefetch determination result is performed (step S410). For example, transmission setting of a prefetch determination result designation command in which “01” is set as EXT data is performed (see FIG. 7B).

  When the start port buffer value is “1” (step S404; No), in order to limit the execution of the hold / active change effect, a prefetch determination result designation command for designating “no determination” indicating that the prefetch determination is not performed Is set (step S413). For example, transmission setting of a prefetch determination result designation command in which “00” is set as EXT data is performed (see FIG. 7B).

  In steps S407, S410, and S413, if the start port buffer is “1”, the first prefetch determination result designation command is set to be transmitted. If the start port buffer is “2”, the second prefetch determination result is designated. The command is set to send.

  It should be noted that one set of each command (start winning prize designation command, special figure reserved memory number addition designation command, prefetch determination result designation command) set in the process is used as a start winning prize command, and the following command control process (The order of transmission is a start winning designation command → special figure reserved memory number addition designation command → prefetch determination result designation command). A set of the first start winning designation command, the first special figure reserved memory number addition designation command, and the first prefetch determination result designation command is referred to as a first start winning prize command, a second start winning designation command, and a second special figure. A set of the reserved storage number addition designation command and the second prefetch determination result designation command is referred to as a second start winning command.

  Returning to FIG. 5, the CPU 103 determines whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S214). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “2” (step S214; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and its stored value (start port buffer value) is initialized to “0” ( Step S215), the start winning determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S214; “1”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S216). The process proceeds to step S204.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process.

  In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol holding storage number is “0” (step S231). When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” (step S231; No), the randomness stored in the head area (the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) of the second special figure storage part Numerical data of numerical values MR1 to MR3 are read (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the second start winning is read. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation in the RAM 102 and temporarily stored.

  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 stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the second special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. In step S233, the total number of reserved memories is updated by one. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the special fluctuation figure designation buffer provided in the RAM 102, 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). When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” (step S235; No), the randomness stored in the head area (the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) of the first special figure reservation storage unit The numerical data of the numerical values MR1 to MR3 are read (step S236). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the first start winning is read. The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation in the RAM 102 and temporarily stored.

  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 stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the first special figure reservation storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Also, in the process of step S237, the total pending storage number is updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  In this embodiment, the second special figure game is executed with priority over the first special figure game by the above processing.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S234 and S238, the special symbol display result, which is the special symbol variable display result (variable display result of the special graphic game), is determined as either “big hit” or “lost”. (Step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a first special figure display result determination table (referenced when the probability change flag is off and in an uncertain change state) or a second special figure display result determination table (probability change) prepared in advance in the ROM 101. (Referred to when the state is used). In each special figure display result determination table, the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result determines whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “losing”. As long as it is assigned. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result read into the random number buffer for variation. It should be noted that the CPU 103 determines the special figure display result as “big hit” at a higher determination rate when in the probability variation state than when not in the probability variation state.

  CPU103 determines whether the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is "big hit" (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S241).

  Thereafter, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared in advance in the ROM 101 is used. In the jackpot type determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is assigned to the determination result of whether the jackpot type is “probable change” or “non-probable change”. That's fine. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type read into the random number buffer for variation.

  Thereafter, the jackpot type is stored. The CPU 103 stores the jackpot type by storing data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer provided in the RAM 102 (step S243).

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), or after executing the process of step S243, the confirmed special that becomes the variable display result (special figure display result) of the special figure game The symbol is determined (step S244). As an example, when the big hit flag is off, a special symbol predetermined as a lost symbol is determined as a confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is on, one of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined as the confirmed special symbol in accordance with the big hit type stored in the big hit type buffer.

  After executing the process of step S244, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S245), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated.

  If the number of reserved memories of the first special figure game is “0” in step S235 (step S235; Yes), after a predetermined demonstration display setting is made (step S246), the special symbol normal process is terminated. . In this demonstration display setting, for example, it is determined whether or not a demonstration display start designation command has been transmitted. If it has not been transmitted, the command is set to be transmitted. The demo display start designation command has not been transmitted / transmitted is a demo display flag provided in the RAM 102 (a flag that is turned on when the command is transmitted and that is turned off when a special game is executed). Identifies by status.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variation pattern setting process.

  In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the fluctuation pattern at the big hit is determined (step S262). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off (step S261; No), the fluctuation pattern at the time of losing is determined (step S263). The variation pattern is for designating the execution time (special diagram variation time) of the variable display of the special symbol game or the decorative symbol and the variable display pattern of the decorative symbol.

  FIG. 10 shows the variation pattern used in this embodiment. In this embodiment, there are PA1-1, PA2-1, PA3-2 to PA3-4 as fluctuation patterns at the time of loss. Moreover, there are PB3-2 to PB3-4 as a variation pattern at the time of big hit. PA1-1 and PA2-1 specify non-reach. PA2-1 is a pattern for time reduction (with shortening) in which the special figure variation time (execution period of the special figure game) is shorter than normal (PA1-1). PA3-2 and PB3-2 specify execution of normal reach, PA3-3 and PB3-3 specify execution of superreach A, and PA3-4 and PB3-4 specify execution of superreach B To do.

  In the process of step S262, for example, the big hit variation pattern is determined using the big hit variation pattern determination table prepared in the ROM 101. In the big hit variation pattern determination table, for example, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is used to determine each variation pattern at the big hit as a determination result so as to realize the determination ratio of FIG. PB3-2 to PB3-4) may be assigned. The CPU 103 refers to the big hit variation pattern determination table on the basis of the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for variation pattern read to the random number buffer for variation, thereby determining the variation pattern (PB3-2 to PB3- 4) may be determined.

  Further, in the process of step S263, for example, the variation pattern at the time of the loss is determined using the first loss variation pattern determination table or the second loss variation pattern determination table prepared in the ROM 101. The first loss variation pattern determination table is used when not in the time-short state, and the second loss variation pattern determination table is used when in the time-short state. Whether the time is short or not is specified by, for example, a time short flag. In the first loss variation pattern determination table, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a variation at the time of loss as a determination result so as to realize the determination ratio of FIG. What is necessary is just to be assigned to the pattern (PA1-1, PA3-2 to PA3-4). In the second loss variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a variation at the time of loss as a determination result so as to realize the determination ratio of FIG. It is only necessary to be assigned to the patterns (PA2-1, PA3-2 to PA3-4). The CPU 103 refers to the first or second loss variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random value MR3 read into the variation random number buffer, thereby causing the variation pattern (PA1- 1, any one of PA3-2 to PA3-4, or any one of PA2-1, PA3-2 to PA3-4) may be determined.

  Referring to FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the determination ratio of the variation pattern is higher in the order of PA1-1 or PA2-1> PA3-2> PA3-3> PA3-4 when lost. The big hit is higher in the order of PB3-4> PB3-3> PB3-2. For this reason, the big hit expectation degree is high in the order of super reach B> super reach A> normal reach. In addition, when the time is short, PA2-1 is selected with a short special figure fluctuation time. Therefore, when the time is short, the average special figure fluctuation time is shorter than that in the non-time short state.

  After executing one of the processes of steps S262 and S263, a special figure variation time is set according to the variation pattern determined this time (step S264). For example, a timer initial value corresponding to the special figure variation time is set in a predetermined timer of the RAM 102 (hereinafter, the elapsed time from the start of the special figure game execution is measured by updating the timer value. .)

  Subsequent to the process of step S264, the special symbol change is started so as to start one of the first special figure game and the second special figure game that satisfies the start condition (step S265). ). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1” (during execution of the first special graphic game), a drive signal for executing the first special graphic game is transmitted to the first special symbol display device 4A. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2” (when the second special graphic game is executed), a drive signal for executing the second special graphic game is transmitted to the second special symbol display device 4B.

  After executing the process of step S265, transmission setting of a change start time command (various commands for specifying the determination result and the like) is performed as a command for starting the execution of the special figure game (step S266). For example, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of a fluctuation pattern designation command, a display result designation command, and a first special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation command. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of a fluctuation pattern designation command, a display result designation command, and a second special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation command.

  After executing the process of step S266, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S267), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. For example, the CPU 103 determines whether the elapsed time since the start of the special figure game (measured by the predetermined timer or the like) has reached the special figure variation time set above (the predetermined timer value is 0). If it is not reached, a drive signal for executing the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game is supplied to the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The process is terminated after the process of changing the special symbol is performed. On the other hand, when the special symbol variation time is reached, the timing for deriving the variable display result is reached, so a predetermined drive signal is supplied to the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and determined as described above. This variable display result (specified by big hit flag or big hit type stored in big hit type buffer) ("-" for "Lost", "7" for "probable big hit", "No" If it is “probable big hit”, “3” or the like is stopped and displayed (derived display), the symbol confirmation designation command transmission setting is performed, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”. By executing step S112 repeatedly every time a timer interrupt occurs, the execution of the special game is realized.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. For example, when the variable display result of this time is “big hit” (when the big hit flag is on, etc.), the CPU 103 resets the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag to off. After that, transmission setting of the hit start designation command is performed, the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, and this processing is terminated. When the time is in a short time state such as “losing” (when the big hit flag is off, etc.), it is determined whether a predetermined number of variable displays that can be executed in the short time state have been executed (for example, counting can be performed by a counter or the like). If variable display is executed a predetermined number of times, the time reduction flag is reset to OFF, the value of the special figure process flag is set to “0”, and the present processing is terminated. Even in the case of “losing” and not being in a short time state, when the predetermined number of variable displays has not been executed, the process is terminated by setting the value of the special figure process flag to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. For example, an elapsed time (which may be measured by a timer or the like provided in the RAM 102, the same as for other elapsed times) after the transmission setting of the hit start designation command is set in advance as a fanfare waiting time ( It is determined whether or not the waiting time from the start of fanfare to the end in the big hit gaming state has been reached. When the fanfare waiting time is reached, the special prize process flag is updated to “5” by performing a process (opening of a solenoid drive signal) for opening the big prize opening in order to start a round game. By repeating step S114 every time a timer interrupt occurs, waiting until the start timing of the round game (waiting until the end of the fanfare), opening of the big prize opening, and the like are realized.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. For example, the CPU 103 determines whether it is time to end the round game. The number of times the count switch 23 is turned on (the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening) becomes a predetermined value (for example, “9”) (the counter provided in the RAM 102 may be counted), or round games are played. When the elapsed time from the start (after opening the grand prize opening) reaches the upper limit period (for example, 29 seconds) of the round game, and when it is time to end the round game, A process of returning to the closed state and ending the round game (a process of turning off the solenoid 82) is performed. At this time, when the finished round game is the last round game (for example, the 15th round) (it may be counted by a counter or the like provided in the RAM 102), a setting to send a hit end designation command is performed, The value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, and this process ends. When it is not the last round game, the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, and this process is terminated. If the current time is not the timing for ending the round game, the processing is terminated as it is (the processing for maintaining the big prize opening in an open state may be performed). By repeating step S115 every time a timer interrupt occurs, the open state of the big prize opening is maintained until the timing for returning the big prize opening to the closed state, and finally the big prize opening is closed.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. For example, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the elapsed time from the end of the round game (after closing the big prize opening) has reached a predetermined closing time (round game interval period). In this case, the closed state is maintained, and the present process ends. When the predetermined closing time is reached, in order to start the round game, a process for opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and this process is terminated.

  Each round game is realized by repeatedly executing S115 and S116 every time a timer interrupt occurs after the big winning opening is opened in step S114.

  The jackpot end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. For example, the elapsed time from the end of the last round game (after closing the big prize opening) to a predetermined ending waiting time (waiting time from the start to the end of the ending in the big hit gaming state) If it has not been reached, this process is terminated. When the ending waiting time is reached, the ending is completed. Therefore, when the current big hit type (the big hit type stored in the big hit type buffer) is “probable change”, the time reduction flag and the probable change flag are turned on. Occasionally, the time reduction flag is turned on and the probability variation flag is left off. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and this process ends.

(Main operations in the production control board 12)
In the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 receives an effect control command from a predetermined input port of the I / O 125, the effect control command is received in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example, as a received command. Store. The effect control CPU 120 executes command analysis processing, effect control process processing, effect random number update processing, and the like. These processes are executed every time a timer interrupt is generated by a CTC (counter / timer circuit) or the like (for example, every 10 ms). The execution of the effect is realized by executing the command analysis process, the effect control process, etc. for each timer interruption.

  The command analysis process is a process for reading and analyzing the received command stored in the effect control command reception buffer, and performing setting and control corresponding to the analysis result, for example. The effect control process is a process of executing an effect according to the effect control command. In the effect random number update process, the effect random number value used for effect control is updated by software.

(Command analysis processing)
In the command analysis process, the reception command (the effect control command received by the effect control board 12) stored in the effect control command reception buffer is analyzed (for example, the MODE data is confirmed), and which effect control the received command is. Whether the command is specified or not is processed according to the specified effect control command. When there are a plurality of received commands, command analysis processing is performed for each command.

  FIG. 13 shows the relationship between the effect control command specified by the analysis by the command analysis process and the processing content performed in the command analysis process corresponding to the effect control command. In the drawing, each flag, each storage area, the first start prize command buffer, and the second start prize command buffer are provided in the RAM 122. Further, “setting” for a flag means turning the flag on. Note that the state of each flag and the command stored in each storage area may be reset or deleted at an appropriate timing. The first start prize command buffer and the second start prize command buffer may be collectively referred to as a start prize command buffer.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, in the first start winning command buffer, the first start winning designation command and the first special figure hold corresponding to the hold display number (first hold display number) serving as the buffer number. A storage area is provided for storing a set of commands including a memory number addition designation command and a first prefetch determination result designation command (a first start prize command transmitted from the main board 11 at the first start prize). It has been.

  As shown in FIG. 14B, in the second start winning command buffer, the second start winning designation command and the second special figure hold corresponding to the hold display number (second hold display number) serving as the buffer number. A storage area is provided for storing one set of commands (second start winning command sent from the main board 11 at the time of the second start winning) including the memory number addition specifying command and the second prefetch determination result specifying command. It has been.

  Further, each of the first start winning command buffer and the second starting winning command buffer is provided with a storage area for storing hold setting information corresponding to each hold display number. Here, as the hold setting information, the effect pattern of the hold / active change effect (see FIG. 20, which will be described in detail later) is stored.

  In the start winning command buffer of FIG. 14, “0000 (H)” indicates that no command is stored, and “−” in the hold setting information column indicates that hold setting information is not stored. Indicates.

  Since the first start winning game command is transmitted from the main board 11 in response to the hold of the first special figure game, when the first special figure game is held (when the first start win is generated) The first start winning command stored in the first start winning command buffer is incremented by one. As will be described in detail later, when the first special figure game is executed, it is stored corresponding to the first hold display numbers “2” to “4”, similarly to the hold data in the first special figure hold storage unit. The first start winning command and the hold setting information are shifted to the first hold display numbers “1” to “3” having higher numbers, respectively (see step S327 described later). Accordingly, the hold display number in the first start winning command buffer and the hold number in the first special figure hold storing unit correspond to each other, and the first start winning command stored corresponding to the same number is held. The setting information and the hold data are related to the same first special figure game (variable display of decorative symbols). Therefore, the number of the first start winning command stored in the first start winning command buffer corresponds to the first special figure reserved memory number. This also applies to the second special figure game, the second start winning command buffer, and the second special figure reservation storage unit.

  When the hold setting information is stored, the hold / active change effect is executed targeting the special game corresponding to the hold display number in which the hold setting information is stored.

  Further, each hold display number in the first start winning command buffer and the second start winning command buffer also corresponds to each display position of the hold display image. Specifically, each first hold display number in the first start winning command buffer corresponds to each display position of the first hold display image provided in the display area 5HR (for example, the first hold display number “ 1 ”corresponds to the leftmost display position in the display area 5HR, and the first reserved display number“ 4 ”corresponds to the rightmost display position in the display area 5HR). Each second hold display number in the second start winning command buffer corresponds to each display position of the second hold display image provided in the display area 5HL (for example, the second hold display number “1” is the display area). This corresponds to the rightmost display position in 5HL, and the second reserved display number “4” corresponds to the leftmost display position in the display area 5HL).

  As a result, (1) the first hold display image at a certain display position and (2) the first hold display number corresponding to the display position are stored in the first start winning command buffer. First start winning command and hold setting information; (3) hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the hold number of the same number as the first hold display number; and (4) Each of the first special figure game executed by the hold data is in a correspondence relationship with each other. The same applies to the second hold display image, the first start winning command, hold setting information, hold data, and the second special game.

  In addition, each flag corresponding to each first hold display number is provided in the RAM 122, and when the first start winning command is newly stored (the first one transmitted from the last of one set of three commands). When the prefetch determination result designation command is stored), the flag corresponding to the first hold display number corresponding to the storage area storing the first start winning command is turned on. Similarly, the RAM 122 is provided with each flag corresponding to each second hold display number, and when the second start winning command is newly stored (the last one of the set of three commands transmitted). When the 2 prefetch determination result designation command is stored), the flag corresponding to the second hold display number corresponding to the storage area storing the second start winning command is turned on. By doing so, the newly received start winning command can be confirmed by checking the state of the flag. The above flags may be referred to as reception confirmation flags.

(Production control process)
In the effect control process (see FIG. 15, details will be described later), the effect control CPU 120 performs start setting for starting the execution of various effects (effect start setting), and effects for executing the start-set effect. Perform operation control. Note that each flag, each timer, each counter, and the like described below are provided in the RAM 122.

  The production start setting includes, for example, setting the production control pattern as a usage pattern in the RAM 122 and setting an initial value corresponding to the production control pattern set in the process timer. The timer value of the process timer is subtracted at a predetermined timing (at the start of the presentation control process processing, at the time of presentation operation control, etc.) every time a timer interrupt occurs after setting the initial value. The effect control pattern is a collection of data for executing various effects (including variable display of decorative symbols) and is associated with a process timer determination value to be compared with a timer value of a process timer and the determination value. It is composed of process data including the produced production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lighting control data, etc.) and an end code. Data constituting the effect control pattern is stored in the ROM 121.

  The effect operation control is a control for executing an effect based on the effect control pattern set in the effect start setting. For example, among the presentation control execution data corresponding to the process timer determination value that matches the current timer value of the process timer, a display control command according to the display control data is transmitted to the display control unit 123 to the image display device 5. An image is displayed, a sound effect signal according to the sound control data is transmitted to the sound control board 13 and sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or an illumination signal according to the lighting control data is sent to the lamp control board 14. Transmission is performed to turn on / off the game effect lamp 9 to perform various effects. Execution of various effects is realized by repeatedly performing the effect operation control every time the timer interruption occurs.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process, after the prefetch process (step S160) is executed, any one of steps S170 to S175 is performed according to the value of the effect process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the prefetching process executed in step S160 of FIG.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether there is a new reception of the first start prize command or the second start prize command (step S600). Whether there is a new reception, for example, by checking the status of the above reception confirmation flag (a flag corresponding to each of the pending display numbers of the start winning command buffer and turned on when the starting winning command is received) Good. Note that the reception flag may be reset to OFF at an appropriate timing, such as at the end of the prefetching process.

  When there is no new reception of the start winning command (when all reception confirmation flags are OFF) (step S600; No), the prefetch process is terminated. On the other hand, when there is a new reception (when any reception confirmation flag is ON) (step S600; Yes), the following steps S602 to S603 are executed. If there are a plurality of newly received start winning commands, steps S602 to S603 are performed for each start winning command. Hereinafter, a newly received start winning command (a command corresponding to a newly reserved special game) that is a target of processing in steps S602 to S603 may be referred to as a processing start winning command or the like.

  In step S602, the effect control CPU 120 performs hold setting information addition processing for storing (adding) the hold setting information in the first start winning prize command buffer or the second starting winning prize command buffer.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the hold setting information addition process.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines whether execution of the hold / active change effect is currently prohibited (step S701). For example, a prefetch determination result designation command (first prefetch judgment result designation command or second prefetch judgment result designation command) included in a start prize command to be processed (first start prize command or second start prize command) When “no determination” is designated (when the EXT data is “00”), it is determined that execution of the hold / active change effect corresponding to the start winning command to be processed is currently prohibited. . In addition, when the hold setting information is stored corresponding to the hold display number other than the hold display number of the start winning command to be processed, and the execution of the hold / active change effect is already determined, It may be determined that the execution of the hold / active change effect is currently prohibited. Also, if the prefetch determination result designation command stored corresponding to the hold display number other than the hold display number of the start winning command to be processed specifies “big hit”, the hold / active change effect is executed. May be determined to be currently prohibited. It may be set appropriately as to when the execution of the hold / active change effect is prohibited.

  If execution of the hold / active change effect is not currently prohibited (step S701; No), whether or not the hold / active change effect is executed is determined (step S702). In step S702, the first hold / active change effect execution determination table or the second hold / active change effect execution determination table prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is used. In the first hold / active change effect execution determination table, when the prefetch determination result specifying command included in the start winning command to be processed specifies “big hit” (when the big hit is determined, the EXT data is “02”). ”), And the second hold / active change effect execution determination table indicates that the prefetch determination result designation command included in the start winning command to be processed designates“ losing ”(when losing is determined). And is referenced when the EXT data is “01”. In each of the above tables, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value may be assigned to execution or non-execution of the hold / active change effect (if it is assigned to realize the determination ratio of FIG. 18). Good). The effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number for effect execution determination that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter (the value is updated by the effect random number update process) and the like, and based on the extracted random number value. By referring to the first or second hold / active change effect execution determination table, the presence / absence of the hold / active change effect execution may be determined.

  As shown in FIG. 18, when the hold / active change effect is executed, the target special game (special game corresponding to the start winning command to be processed, that is, the prefetch determination result specifying command to be processed is specified. The big hit expectation degree (which is also the big hit expectation degree of the variable display of the corresponding decorative pattern) of the special drawing game to be determined as the prefetch determination result is higher than that in the case where the hold / active change effect is not executed.

  The first hold display image is shifted to the left display position every time the first special figure game held before that is executed, and the second hold display image is held before that. Each time the second special figure game is executed, the display position is shifted to the right. Therefore, the hold display image (target image) corresponding to the target special figure game is shifted to the left display position every time the first special figure game held before is executed when the first hold image. (In the end, it is displayed as an active display image). When the second hold display image is displayed, the display position is shifted to the left display position each time the second special figure game held before that is executed. (Eventually displayed as an active display image). In the process of shifting, the hold / active change effect is executed, and the display color of the target image changes. This process of change is called a hold / active change effect pattern (see FIG. 19).

  Returning to FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not execution of the hold / active change effect is determined in step S <b> 702 (step S <b> 703).

  When execution of the hold / active change effect is determined (step S703; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines a hold / active change effect pattern (step S706).

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hold / active change effect pattern. In FIG. 19, a part of the hold / active change effect pattern is illustrated. The contents of the pattern can be set as appropriate. The hold / active change effect pattern shown in FIG. 19 is when the storage destination of the start winning command to be processed is the hold display number “4”, “3”, “2”, “1” (the same kind of special drawing) Shifts to the top each time the game is executed.) The color of the target image (the hold display image corresponding to the target special game) and the color change mode, and the special game for the target are being executed. The color of the target image (displayed as the active display image) and the color change mode are shown (when the target image becomes the active display image). In the present embodiment, the color change is a transition of white → blue → green → gold, and further, a color change in which the intermediate color is omitted, for example, a transition of white → green, white → gold, etc. It is also possible. Information on the on-hold / active change effect pattern is prepared in the ROM 121, for example. In the figure, “-” (hyphen) indicates that display of the target image is not assumed, the target image remains white (initial color), and the like does not change.

  Here, the hold / active change effect patterns that can be determined in accordance with the hold display number stored this time for the start winning command to be processed are different. Specifically, when the hold display number is “1”, the hold / active change effect in which the display color changes when the target image is the active display image (while the target special game is being executed). Only patterns (for example, the hold / active change effect patterns QA0-1 to QA0-3 in FIG. 19) can be determined. When the hold display number is “2”, the start winning command to be processed is stored in the hold display number “1” (during the execution period of the special game executed at this time). When the target image is the active display image, only the hold / active change effect pattern (for example, QA0-1 to QA1-31 in FIG. 19) that can change the display color can be determined. Further, when the hold display number is “3”, when the start winning command to be processed is stored in the hold display number “2” or “1”, and when the target image is the active display image The hold / active change effect pattern (for example, QA0-1 to QA2-21 in FIG. 19) can be selected. Further, when the hold display number is “4”, the target image is actively displayed when the start winning command to be processed is stored in the hold display number “3”, “2” or “1”. A hold / active change effect pattern (for example, a hold / active change effect pattern (for example, QA0-1 to QA3-21 in FIG. 19) that can change the display color in the case of an image can be determined. In the embodiment, in this way, during the execution of the special figure game that is executed when the display of the target image starts, the display color of the target image does not change and the display color from the next change changes. To get.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the hold / active change effect pattern determination process executed in step S706 of FIG.

  The effect control CPU 120 extracts a hold / active change effect pattern that can be determined in accordance with the hold display number in which the start winning command to be processed is stored this time (step S800). As described above, the hold / active change effect pattern that can be determined according to each of the hold display numbers “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4” in which the start winning command to be processed is stored this time is Is different.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the final color (final color) of the target image in the hold / active change effect (step S801). In step S801, the first final color determination table or the second final color determination table prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is used. The first final color determination table is referred to when the prefetch determination result designation command included in the start winning command to be processed specifies “big hit” (at the time of big hit determination), and the second final color determination table is This is referred to when the prefetch determination result designation command included in the start winning command to be processed designates “losing” (when losing is determined). In each of the above tables, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value only needs to be assigned to the final color (gold color, green color, blue color) (so long as it is assigned so as to realize the determination ratio in FIG. 21). ). The effect control CPU 120 extracts a determination random number value updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter (the value is updated by the effect random number update process) and the like, and based on the extracted random value. The final color may be determined by referring to the first or second final color determination table.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the determination ratio is higher in the order of gold> green> blue in the big hit determination, and vice versa in the case of the loss determination. In other words, the big hit expectation degree of the target special figure game is highest when the final color is gold, followed by green and blue.

  Returning to FIG. 20, the effect control CPU 120 further determines that the final color of the target image in the pattern is the final color determined in step S <b> 801 from the hold / active change effect patterns extracted in step S <b> 800. A matching hold / active change effect pattern is extracted (step S802). For example, in the hold / active change effect pattern shown in FIG. 19, QA0-3, QA1-21, QA1-31, etc. are hold / active change effect patterns whose final color is gold, and QA0-2, QA1- 11 is a reserved / active change effect pattern whose final color is green, and QA0-1, QA1-1, QA2-1, etc. are reserved / active change effect patterns whose final color is blue.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines the change timing to the final color in the target image (step S803). Here, when the hold display number in which the start winning command to be processed is stored this time is “1”, the effect control CPU 120 is actively displaying the timing of changing to the final color (the target image is the active display image). When). On the other hand, when the hold display number in which the start winning command to be processed is stored this time is “2” or later, the change timing to the final color is being displayed on hold (when the target image is a hold display image) and active display Decide either one of the inside. For example, first to third timing determination tables prepared in advance in the ROM 121 are used. The first timing determination table is referred to when the final color determined in step S801 is “gold”, and the second timing determination table is referred to when the final color determined in step S801 is “green”.
The third timing determination table is referred to when the final color determined in step S801 is “blue”. In each of the above tables, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value only needs to be assigned to a change timing (“pending display” or “active hold”) as a decision result (the decision ratio in FIG. 22 is determined). As long as it is assigned to achieve). The effect control CPU 120 extracts a random number value for timing determination that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter (the value is updated by the effect random number update process) and the like, and based on the extracted random value. The change timing is determined by referring to any of the above tables.

  In FIG. 22, the higher the expectation level of the target special figure game is, the easier it is to change to the final color during active display. Specifically, when the gold color having the highest jackpot expectation is the final color, the rate of change to the gold color as the final color is higher during active display than during hold display. In addition, when the green color with the second big hit expectation is the final color, the ratio of changing to green as the final color is the same during active display and during hold display. Further, when the blue color having the third big expectation degree is the final color, the ratio of the hold display being changed to the blue as the final color is higher than that during the active display.

  Next, the CPU 120 for effect control determines in step S803 whether or not it has been determined to change the target image to the final color during active display (step S804).

  When it is determined to change to the final color during active display (step S804; YES), the effect control CPU 120 further changes to the final color during active display from the on-hold / active change effect patterns extracted in step S802. A changing hold / active change effect pattern is extracted (step S805). For example, in the hold / active change effect pattern shown in FIG. 19, QA0-1 to QA0-3, QA1-11, QA1-21, etc. are held / active change in which the target image changes to the final color during active display. It is a production pattern.

  On the other hand, if it has not been determined to change to the final color during active display (step S804; NO), in other words, if it has been determined to change the target image to the final color during hold display, CPU 120 further extracts a hold / active change effect pattern that changes to the final color during hold display from the hold / active change effect pattern extracted in step S802 (step S808). For example, the hold / active change effect pattern shown in FIG. 19 is a hold / active change effect pattern in which QA1-1, QA1-31, QA2-1, etc. change to the final color during hold display.

  After step S805 or S808, the effect control CPU 120 determines one hold / active change effect pattern from the remaining hold / active change effect patterns (step S809). For example, the effect control CPU 120 randomly determines one hold / active change effect pattern (for example, the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter (the value is updated by the effect random number update process)). Determined on the basis of a predetermined random number value and a table prepared in advance in the ROM 121. Hereinafter, the same description will be given for determining at random).

  Returning to FIG. 17, after the hold / active change effect pattern is determined in step S <b> 706, the effect control CPU 120 uses the determined hold / active change effect pattern as the hold setting information, and the hold display number of the start winning command to be processed. Corresponding to the above, it is stored in the start winning command buffer (step S707). In FIG. 14, QA1-21 of the hold / active change effect pattern is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second hold display number “3” in the second start winning buffer. Note that the hold setting information is not stored means that the hold / active change effect targeting the special game of the hold display image corresponding to the hold display number for which no hold setting information is stored is not executed. is there.

  When the execution of the hold / active change effect is currently prohibited (step S701; Yes), or when the hold / active change effect is not executed (step S703; No), the hold setting information adding process is terminated.

  Returning to FIG. 16, after step S <b> 602, the effect control CPU 120 performs a process of adding a hold display image (step S <b> 603). Specifically, the production control CPU 120 issues an additional instruction for the hold display image (an instruction to start displaying the hold display image at the display position corresponding to the hold display number of the start winning command to be processed). This is supplied to the display control unit 123 (VDP or the like). The display control unit 123 starts a process of additionally displaying a new hold display image (an initial display color (white) image) based on the command (the display start timing and the like will be described later). In this embodiment, the actual display control of the hold display image and the active display image (particularly including operating the hold display image and the active display image described later) is performed on the display control unit 123 side. Shift of each hold display image, execution of display of each standing display image (including the display start position), change of display color, and the like due to execution of the special figure game are controlled by the effect control CPU 120 instructing the display control unit 123. Is done.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 in the effect control process of FIG. 15 is executed when the effect process flag is “0”. In the variable display start waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether a change start command (a change pattern specifying command, a display result specifying command, a first or second special figure reserved memory number subtraction specifying command) is received. . If no change start command is received, a process for executing a demo is appropriately performed, and the process is terminated. If the change start command is received, the decorative symbol variable display is started. Therefore, the effect process flag is updated to “1”, and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

  The variable display start setting process of step S171 in the effect control process is a process for starting variable display of decorative symbols executed in synchronization with the special game to be executed, and the effect process flag is “1”. When executed. FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S171.

  In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like to be a finalized symbol as a variable symbol display result (step S321). As the processing of step S321, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the current variable display result (stored in the display result specifying command storage area) indicated by the display result specifying command transmitted from the main board 11. Determine the final stop symbol. The final stop symbol may be determined in advance according to the variable display result designated by the display result designation command. Note that the fixed decorative symbol may be determined randomly from predetermined fixed decorative symbol candidates (candidates corresponding to variable display results).

  The effect control CPU 120 shifts the stored contents of the start winning command buffer after step S321 (step S322).

  Specifically, if the decorative symbol variable display executed this time is the first special figure game (for example, it can be specified from the contents of the variation pattern designation command (stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area), In addition, when the first special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation command is received this time, it can be identified as the first special figure game.) Among the data stored in the command buffer at the time of the first start winning, the hold display number “1” ”Corresponding to“ ”and the hold setting information (if stored) are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and stored in correspondence with the hold display numbers“ 2 ”to“ 4 ”. The start winning command and the hold setting information (if stored) are shifted to the storage areas corresponding to the higher hold display numbers “1” to “3”, respectively.

  Similarly, if the decorative symbol variable display executed this time is the second special figure game (for example, it can be specified from the contents of the fluctuation pattern designation command (stored in the fluctuation pattern designation command storage area), When the second special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation command is received this time, it can be identified as the second special figure game.) Of the data stored in the command buffer at the time of the second start winning prize, the hold display number “1” is set. Corresponding start winning commands and hold setting information (if stored) are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and start wins stored corresponding to the hold display numbers “2” to “4” are stored. The hour command and the hold setting information (when stored) are shifted to the storage areas corresponding to the higher hold display numbers “1” to “3”, respectively.

  Subsequent to step S322, the CPU 120 for effect control executes a hold / active change effect determination process illustrated in FIG. 24 (step S324).

  In the hold / active change effect determination process, first, in the current variable display, the effect of changing the display color of the target image by the hold / active change effect is executed, and the display color change mode when executing is determined. (Step S751). The effect of changing the display color when the target image is the hold display image is referred to as the hold change effect (FIG. 30), and the effect of changing the display color when the target image is the active display image is the active change effect (FIG. 31). FIG. 32).

  For example, the CPU 120 for effect control checks the stored contents of the predetermined area and the command buffer for start winning after the shift, and checks whether the hold setting information (hold / active change effect pattern) is stored. When the hold / active change effect pattern as the hold setting information is stored, for example, the storage destination of the hold / active change effect pattern (first or second hold display number “1” to “3” or the above Any one of the predetermined areas) and the display color change mode at the storage destination designated by the hold / active change effect pattern (see the hold display numbers “1” to “3” in FIG. 19, active column). Based on this, it is determined whether or not to produce an effect (holding change effect or active change effect) for changing the display color of the target image. In addition, when there are a plurality of hold setting information, the respective hold setting information may be processed (in this case, a plurality of hold change effects are executed for different target images. In this case, a plurality of hold setting information is executed. It is good to set the below-mentioned production | presentation control pattern which shifted the execution timing of a holding | maintenance change production | generation).

  For example, a hold / active change effect pattern is stored as hold setting information in a predetermined area, and the hold / active change effect pattern changes the display color of the target image during active display (QA0-1 in FIG. 19). ~ QA0-3, QA1-11, etc.), the active change that changes the display color of the target image displayed as the active display image at the time of execution of variable display of the decoration pattern this time with the content indicated by the hold / active change effect pattern Decide to perform the production. If the hold / active change effect pattern is a pattern that does not change the display color of the target image during active display (such as QA1-1, QA1-31, and QA2-1 in FIG. 19), the target image is active. It is decided not to execute the change effect.

  For example, a hold / active change effect pattern is stored as hold setting information corresponding to the hold display number “2”. In other words, the hold / active change effect pattern is displayed corresponding to the hold display number “2”. In the case of a pattern that changes the display color of the target image at the position (QA2-1, QA2-11, QA2-21, etc. in FIG. 19), the hold display number “2” is displayed at the time of variable display execution of the decorative pattern this time. The target image displayed as the hold display image (the first hold display image if the first hold display number “2”, the second hold display image if the second hold display number “2”) at the corresponding display position. It is determined to execute the hold change effect that changes the display color according to the content indicated by the hold / active change effect pattern. Further, the hold / active change effect pattern does not change the display color of the target image at the display position corresponding to the hold display number “2” (QA3-1, QA3-11, QA3-21, etc. in FIG. 19). If so, it is determined not to execute the hold change effect for the target image.

  After step S751, it is determined whether or not the active change effect is decided to be executed in step S751 (step S752). If it is executed (step S752; Yes), the variable pattern change display pattern (current reception) It is determined whether the change pattern is a change pattern (PA3-3 to PA3-4, PB3-3 to PB3-4) that specifies execution of super reach (step 754).

  When the change pattern designates the execution of super reach (step S754; Yes), the execution timing of the active change effect is determined (step S755). For example, a first or second active change effect execution timing determination table prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is used. The first active change effect execution timing determination table may be when the current variable display result is “big hit” (or when the determination result specified by the prefetch determination result designation command stored in the predetermined area is big hit determination. ), The second active change effect execution timing determination table indicates that the determination result specified by the prefetch determination result specification command stored in the predetermined area is the loss determination when the current variable display result is “lost”. May also be referred to). In each of the above tables, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value only needs to be assigned to the execution timing (“before reaching reach” or “during super reach”) as the determination result (the determination ratio of FIG. As long as it is assigned to achieve). The effect control CPU 120 extracts a random value for determining the change effect execution timing updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter (the value is updated by the effect random number update process), and the extracted random number value. The execution timing of the active change effect is determined by referring to any of the above tables based on the above. In this embodiment, when the active change effect is executed before the reach is established, the concealment effect described later is executed, the color of the target image is changed (FIG. 31), and the active change effect is executed during the super reach. Then, the color of the target image changes without executing the concealment effect described later (FIG. 32).

  When the active change effect is not executed (including the case where the hold change effect is executed and the case where it is not executed) (step S752; No), when it is not the variation pattern designating the execution of super reach (step S754; No), this processing is performed. finish.

  Referring back to FIG. 23, after step S324, an effect (decoration of variable display) reflecting the determination result of step S324, the variation pattern designated by the display result designation command or the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result, and the like. (Including design, hold change effect, active change effect, reach effect, etc.) start setting (setting of effect control pattern, setting of timer initial value according to special figure change time specified by change pattern, etc.) This is performed (step S326). Here, the first effect operation control may also be performed.

  Thereafter, display update settings for the hold display image and the active display image are executed (step S328). Specifically, when the special figure game executed this time is the first special figure game, the CPU 120 for effect control shifts the display position of the first reserved display image to the left (the display color is maintained, and the shift and movement are hereinafter performed). The same is applied to the display control unit 123 (VDP, etc.) to move the leftmost first hold display image to be displayed as the active display image. When the special figure game executed this time is the second special figure game, the effect control CPU 120 shifts the display position of the second reserved display image to the right and displays the rightmost second reserved display image as the active display image. The display control unit 123 is supplied with a command to move the display control unit 123. As will be described later, while the hold display image and the active display image are operating (FIGS. 27 to 28), the operation of all the images is temporarily stopped at the time of the shift. Also supply. The display control unit 123 starts processing for updating the display of the hold display image and the active display image based on the command (temporary stop, shift, etc.).

  After step S328, the effect process flag is updated to “2” (step S329), and this process ends.

  The variable display effect processing in step S172 in the effect control process of FIG. 15 is executed when the effect process flag is “2”. FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variable display effect process.

  In the variable display effect process, first, for example, based on the timer value of the process timer (timer value set in step S326) or the like, has the variable display time (special drawing fluctuation time) corresponding to the current fluctuation pattern elapsed? It is determined whether or not (step S341). As an example, in the process of step S341, the timer value of the process timer is updated (for example, 1 may be subtracted) (may be updated at the beginning of the effect control process), and corresponds to the updated effect control process timer value. When the end code is read out from the effect control pattern, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S341 (step S341; No), it is determined whether or not the current time is the reach effect period for executing the reach effect (step S342). The reach production period may be determined in advance in the set production control pattern, for example (for example, it may be specified by comparing the timer value of the process timer with the production control pattern; the same applies hereinafter). Alternatively, a flag that is turned on during the reach effect period may be provided, and the reach effect period may be specified by the state of the flag. If it is determined in step S342 that it is a reach production period (step S342; Yes), it is determined whether or not the present is a super reach period (step S343). The said period should just be predetermined, for example in the set production control pattern. Alternatively, a flag that is turned on during the super reach period may be provided, and the super reach period may be specified by the state of the flag.

  In the case of the super reach period (step S343; Yes), a command to delete the hold display image is supplied to the display control unit 123 (VDP or the like) during the super reach (step S344). In response to this command, the display control unit hides the hold display image during the super reach period. In addition, even if there is a command for additional display due to the occurrence of a hold during the non-display period, the added hold display image is not visually displayed, and for example, it may be handled as being additionally displayed under internal control.

  After step S344, if it is not the super reach period (step S343; No), effect operation control for executing the reach effect is performed (step S345).

  After step S345, when it is not the reach effect period (step S342; No), it is determined whether the present is the execution period of the hold change effect or the active change effect (step S346). The said period should just be predetermined, for example in the set production control pattern. Alternatively, a flag that is turned on during the period of the hold change effect or the active change effect may be provided, and the period of the hold change effect or the active change effect may be specified by the state of the flag. When it is determined that the current period is the execution period (step S346; Yes), effect operation control for executing the hold change effect and the active change effect is performed (step S347).

  When it is determined that it is not the execution period of the hold change effect or the active change effect (step S346; No), after executing the process of step S347, other effects during variable display such as variable display of decorative symbols are performed. The effect operation control for execution is performed (step S347), and the variable display effect process is terminated.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S341 (step S341; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation designation command has been received (step S351). At this time, if the symbol confirmation designation command is not received (step S351; No), the variable display effect process is terminated and waits.

  When the symbol confirmation designation command is received in step S351 (step S351; Yes), for example, the decorative symbol variable such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the display control unit 123 (VDP or the like) is performed. In the display, control is performed to derive and display the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result (step S352). At this time, a predetermined time is set as the hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S353). Further, after the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” (step S354), the effect process during variable display is ended.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 of FIG. 15 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current elapsed time since the last stop symbol is derived and displayed (measured with a predetermined timer) has reached a preset hit start designation command reception waiting time. However, if a hit start designation command is received when it has not been reached, the start setting of the big hit effect (the effect from the start of the fanfare to the ending before the end of the big hit game state) (set of the effect control pattern) Etc.). Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”, and this process is terminated. If the hit start designation command reception waiting time has not been reached and no hit start designation command has been received, this processing is terminated. If the current elapsed time has reached the waiting time, the variable display result of the special figure game is determined to be “lost”, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”, and this process is terminated. Since the current elapsed time has not reached the waiting time and the waiting start designation command reception waiting time has not elapsed, the present process is terminated.

  The hitting process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. For example, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect operation control for executing an effect during the big hit. Then, when the winning end designation command is received, all the round games are finished, so the start setting of the ending effect (such as setting of the effect control pattern) is performed, and the value of the effect process flag is set to “ It is updated to “5” and the hitting process is terminated. If the winning end designation command has not been received, since all the round games have not ended, this processing is ended as it is.

  The ending process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”, and is a process for executing the ending at the end of the big hit gaming state. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether the current timing is the end timing of the ending. The end timing may be defined by the production control pattern. If it is not the end timing, the ending effect operation control is performed, and this processing is ended. If the current time is the end timing, mission mode start setting is performed (step S862). The value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” (step S864), and this process ends.

(Display control of hold display image and active display image)
27 and 28 exemplify the state of the hold display image and the active display image whose display is controlled. In the following description, it is assumed that the display control unit 123 controls the display (operation or the like) of the hold display image and the active display image. The state shown in FIG. 27 is a state when the time is short, and it is assumed that the second special figure game is being executed in FIG. 27A.

  In this embodiment, the hold display image and the active display image have a circular shape with a triangular figure provided therein (the active display image is an enlargement of the hold display image), and a partially synchronized rotating operation (FIGS. 27 and 28). Specifically, the hold display image repeats forward rotation (clockwise rotation) and reverse rotation (counterclockwise rotation) within a rotation angle range of 0 to 180 degrees. The active display image is repeatedly rotated 360 degrees in normal rotation. The display control unit 123 (VDP or the like) executes processing to display and operate all the hold display images and all the active display images in order to facilitate synchronization of the images (FIGS. 27 and 28). (See the dotted hold display image). Then, in response to the occurrence of a hold or the execution of variable display (in response to a command from the effect control CPU 120), a process of actually displaying or erasing (not displaying) each image is performed. For example, each hold display image and active display image are individually displayed in different layers, the image layer to be displayed is moved to the forefront position (before the background of the production screen, etc.), and the image layers not to be displayed are Move to the last position (after the background of the effect screen). By doing so, it is possible to facilitate control of display / non-display of images while synchronizing the operations of the respective hold display images and active display images.

  FIG. 27A shows a state (also an initial state) when the rotation angles θ1 and θ2 of each hold display image and active display image are 0 degrees. Here, what is actually displayed are the second hold display images X2 to X4, the active display image X1, and the first hold display images X5 to X6. That is, the first special figure reserved memory number is “2” and the second special figure reserved memory number is “3”. The second reserved display image X2 is also the target image T (the color is changed from white. The triangular figure can be visually recognized so that the rotation can be seen). In such a state, each of the second on-hold display images X2 to X4, the active display image X1, and the first on-hold display images X5 to X6 starts normal rotation in synchronization. Note that, as will be understood later, the active display image X1 can be said to be in a state in which normal rotation continues. In addition, on hold, a hold display image that is not displayed operates in synchronization with the hold display image that is displayed (the same applies hereinafter).

  FIG. 27B shows a state in which each of the second hold display images X2 to X4, the active display image X1, and the first hold display images X5 to X6 has been rotated 90 degrees from the state of [A]. Furthermore, the state shown in FIG. 27C is that each image is rotated 90 degrees (180 degrees from the state [A]). In the state of FIG. 27C, the second held display images X2 to X4 and the first held display images X5 to X6 start reverse rotation, and the active display image X1 continues normal rotation.

  Then, the state shifts to the state of FIG. 27D, and it is assumed that a new first special figure game is suspended between [C] and [D]. In this embodiment, when the active display image that has already been displayed and the hold display image are operating in synchronization with each other, the new hold display image is started to be synchronized with these images. However, between [C] and [D], the second hold display images X2 to X4, the first hold display images X5 to X6, and the active display image X1 are not synchronized. The additional display of one hold display image is on standby.

  FIG. 27D shows a state in which the second hold display images X2 to X4 and the first hold display images X5 to X6 are further reversed by 90 degrees (a state in which the second hold display images X5 to X6 are normally rotated 90 degrees from the state of [A]). The display image is in a normal rotation state of 90 degrees (270 degrees from the state [A]). At this time, if the second special figure game (variable display of decorative symbols) that has been executed is finished and the variable display result is derived, the operation of each image is temporarily performed regardless of display / non-display at the derivation timing. Stopped. Then, the active display image X1 is deleted, and with the start of the next second special figure game, the second hold display images X4 and X3 are shifted to the right display position, and the second hold display image X2 (target image T) is displayed. Moving to the display area HA, display is started as an active display image corresponding to the target special game (variable display of decorative symbols) executed this time (see FIG. 27D).

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 28 [E], the operation (normal rotation or rotation) of each image is resumed, and the state of FIG. 28 [F] (the rotation angles θ1 and θ2 of each hold display image and active display image are set). (The state at 0 degree), the normal rotation of the second hold display images X4 and X3 and the first hold display images X5 and X6 is started and the normal rotation of the active display image is also continued. At this time, since the synchronized normal rotation of all the images is started, the first hold display image X7 corresponding to the first special figure game held between FIG. 28 [C] and [D] is newly provided. Displayed (since the first hold display image X7 performs an operation synchronized with non-display, it is synchronized with other images immediately after the start of display). Thereafter, the state shifts to the state shown in FIG. 28G, and thereafter, normal rotation and asynchronous reverse rotation and normal rotation are repeatedly performed for each image.

(Relationship between hold occurrence timing and actual hold display image display start timing)
As shown in FIG. 29, when the hold occurrence timing is when each hold display image and the active display image are operating in synchronization (the state of FIG. 27B, etc.), the additional display of the hold display image is on standby. (The rotation angle at the start of the display of the new hold display image is the same as the other images, and the new hold display image is immediately synchronized with the other images. Operate). In addition, when the operation of the hold display image and the active display image is temporarily stopped (such as in the state of FIG. 27D), the hold display timing is immediately displayed without waiting for the additional display of the hold display image. Is displayed. This is because there is no need to synchronize since it is temporarily stopped (however, the rotation angle at the start of displaying a new hold display image is the same as other hold display images). Further, as described above, when the hold occurrence timing is asynchronous between the operation of the hold display image and the operation of the active display image (such as the state after FIG. 27C), an additional display of the hold display image is displayed. Is displayed from the timing when the operation of the hold display image and the operation of the active display image start to synchronize (the rotation angle at the start of display of the new hold display image is the same as other images) The new hold display image immediately operates in synchronization with other images).

(Example of production screen)
FIG. 30 is an example of an effect screen for a pending change effect. The downward arrows of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in FIG. 30 indicate that the decorative symbols are changing (the same applies to other drawings). While the decorative symbols are being variably displayed (before reach is established) (FIG. 30A), the hold change effect is started (FIG. 30B). In the pending change effect, the target image T jumps upward from the display area 5HL (the layer displaying the target image T is arranged in the foreground so that the target image T is not hidden by other effect images not shown). The character C1 appears and approaches the target image T (FIG. 30B), and the character C1 acts on the target image T to change the display color of the target image T (FIG. 30 ( C)). Thereafter, the target image T whose display color has changed returns to the original display position (FIGS. 30D to 30E). Thereby, the hold change effect ends. Even when the hold change effect is being executed, the hold display image and the active display image including the target image T rotate. Note that the hold change effect is executed before reach is established.

  FIG. 31 is an example of an effect change effect screen executed before reach is established. During variable display of decorative symbols (before reach is established) (FIG. 31A), an active change effect is started (FIG. 31B). The active change effect is a concealment effect that hides a decorative pattern that is changing, an active display image, a hold display image, etc., on a predetermined concealment screen. The background image or the like may be hidden so as not to be understood.) (FIG. 31B), and the color of the target image T (active display image) is changed at this time. (However, the color is not known while the concealment effect is being executed). After that, when the predetermined screen disappears and the concealment effect ends, the display color of the target image T can be recognized (FIG. 31C). Note that the hold display image and the active display image may be operating during the concealment effect.

  FIG. 32 is an example of an effect change effect screen executed during super reach. During the variable display of decorative symbols (before reach) (FIG. 32A), when reach is established and super reach is started, an active change effect is started at an appropriate timing thereafter (FIG. 32B). ). During the super reach, the variable display of the decorative pattern is made small in the lower left, and the hold display image is erased (for example, a layer for displaying the hold display image is arranged behind the background). In the active change effect in such a state, the concealment effect or the like is not performed, and only the display color of the target image T is changed (FIGS. 32C and 32D). Since the hold change effect is performed before the reach is established, the hold change effect is not executed during a period in which the hold display image is erased by executing the super reach.

(Effects of this embodiment)
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the active hold display image and the hold display image having similar display modes operate (in addition, the same display color (“gold”), “Blue” and “green”))), and the operation mode is different, so that the active hold display and the hold display image can be easily distinguished. Note that the active hold display image and the hold display image may have the same display mode. The display color after the change of the active hold display image and the display color after the change of the hold display image may be similar display colors (for example, blue and light blue). Even in these cases, if the operation mode is different, it is easy to distinguish the active hold display and the hold display image.

  In addition, since the active hold display image and the hold display image are in an operation mode in which the rotation angle is in a range of 0 degrees to 180 degrees and is normally rotated (partially synchronized operation mode), the active hold display image is displayed. It is possible to make the player recognize the relationship between the image and the hold display image, and to reduce a sense of incongruity felt by the player due to a difference in operation between the active hold display image and the hold display image.

  In addition, since the operation of the new hold display image is synchronized with the active hold display image and the hold display image that are already displayed (already visible) from the start of the display of the new hold display image, It is possible to reduce a sense of incongruity felt by the player due to the operation of the hold display image not matching with the operation of other images. In particular, in this embodiment, when the operation of the active hold display image and the operation of the hold display image are not synchronized, the display of a new hold display image is waited. Can be reduced.

  In addition, the hold display image is changed to the active display image by starting the execution of the special figure game. However, the shift is held when the active hold display image and the hold display image are not operating in synchronization. When the display image is displayed as the active display image, the mode of the hold display image is different from the mode of the original active display image. Therefore, when the hold display image is displayed as the active display image, there is a sense of incongruity due to the difference in mode. Arise. In this embodiment, since the hold display image and the active display image are temporarily stopped when the execution of the special figure game is started, such a sense of incongruity can be reduced.

  Moreover, since the mode differs between the active change effect for changing the active display image and the hold change effect for changing the hold display image, it is easy to distinguish the active hold display and the hold display image.

  In addition, the change of the active display image can be expected by the concealment effect, and the entertainment of the game can be improved. Furthermore, in the hold change effect, the hold display image is moved and changed from the display area that is normally displayed (when the hold change effect is not executed), so that the player can be noticed, and the interest of the game is improved. Can be made.

  The active change production is performed before the reach is reached (super reach may be started immediately after the reach is established, and in this case, before the reach is established, it is also before the super reach. Also, when the super reach is developed from the normal reach. In addition, normal reach + super reach as a whole may be regarded as super reach.) When the active change effect is executed and when the active change effect is executed during the super reach execution, the aspect of the effect is different (the concealment effect). The execution period, the display area, and the contents of the production differ depending on whether or not there is. When the active change effect is executed before the reach is established, the effect period is long, the concealed image appears and the display area is enlarged, while the active change effect is executed during the super reach execution. The effect period is short, the hidden image does not appear, and the display area becomes small. For this reason, the active change effect prevents the effect of the super reach and prevents the effect of the super reach effect from being impaired, thereby improving the interest.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the hold display image is displayed in the display areas 5HL and 5HR, but the hold display image is erased during the super reach. For this reason, it becomes possible to make a player pay attention to super reach and active display. Here, since the hold change effect is executed before reaching, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the hold change effect is executed when the hold display image is erased.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the active display image and the hold display image may be displayed in gold with a higher jackpot expectation than other colors, and the rate of change to gold display in the active change effect is high. It is higher than the rate of change to golden display in the hold change effect. In this way, in the active change effect and the hold change effect, the gold display that is a special color appears, and the ratio of the change to the gold display is changed to increase the mode of the hold / active change effect. Can improve interest.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, comparing the case where the active change effect is executed before the reach is established and the case where the active change effect is executed during the super reach execution, the super reach is being executed in the case of a big hit. The rate at which the active change effect is executed is higher than the rate at which the active change effect is executed before reaching reach. In the case of a loss, the rate at which the active change effect is executed during super reach execution is active before reaching reach. The change effect is lower than the rate of execution, and the big hit expectation is higher when the active change effect is executed during super reach execution. Thereby, the player comes to pay attention to the timing of the active change effect in anticipation of a big hit, and the interest is improved.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the display area 5HA is arranged in the vicinity of the display areas 5HL and 5HR for displaying the hold display image on the screen of the image display device 5, and the active display image is close to the hold display image. Displayed. Thereby, when the hold display image is erased, it becomes possible to make the player pay attention to the active display image.

(Modification)
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications can be made to the above embodiment. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be provided with the following structure. Although modifications are listed below, at least some of the modifications described below may be combined with each other.

(Modification 1)
In the above embodiment, both the hold display image and the active display image are operated (in this case, rotated), but it is not necessary to operate the hold display image and operate the active display image (FIG. 33). [A]). Alternatively, the active display image may be operated without operating the hold display image (FIG. 33 [B]).

(Modification 2)
In addition, in the variable display of decorative symbols, a predetermined variable display such as a pseudo-ream (from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (with a temporary stop, image display such as a special logo, etc.) (Variable display in which variable display is executed a predetermined number of times) may be executed once or more. Then, a plurality of types of pseudo-reams may be prepared, and the ratio of the execution timing of the active change effect and the hold change effect (at least one of them) may be varied depending on the type of the pseudo-ream. . Such a specific example will be described with reference to FIG.

  For example, as a quasi-ream, a pattern GEA (for example, all the symbols are temporarily stopped) that temporarily stops the decorative symbols at a chance, and at least a part of the temporarily stopped decorative symbols are set to a predetermined pseudo state. A pattern GEB (in this case, for example, all symbols are temporarily stopped) and a special logo (NEXT) etc. are displayed without temporary stop of the decorative symbols themselves. Then, a pattern GEC that makes it appear that variable display is executed a plurality of times is prepared. The temporary stop is a stop state different from the complete stop at the end of the variable display, and refers to an aspect in which the symbol stops at an interval shorter than the complete stop, an aspect in which the symbol is slightly shaken, or the like.

  Which pseudo-run is to be executed may be specified by the variation pattern. In addition, the patterns of each pseudo-continuum are set so that the jackpot expectation increases in the order of GEC> GEB> GEA if the number of re-variations is the same. In such a situation, when the CPU 120 for effect control executes the active hold change effect or the hold change effect, the execution timing is set to the timing during the initial change before the re-variable display or the first re-change. Whether to use the timing during (revariable display), the timing during the second revariation (revariable display), or the timing during the third revariation (revariable display) Is determined according to the type of pattern (for example, at the determination rate shown in FIG. 34). Timing is late.)

  With such a configuration, it is possible to improve game entertainment by diversifying the production mode.

  In addition, only the presence or absence of execution of a pseudo | simulation series and the frequency | count of a re-variable display may be designated with a fluctuation pattern, and the kind of pseudo | simulation series may be determined by the presentation control board 12 side. In addition, the presence / absence of execution of pseudo-continuations, the number of re-variable displays, and the types of pseudo-continuations may all be determined on the effect control board 12 side. With such a configuration, it is possible to simplify the realization of the production mode.

  In addition, since the big hit expectation varies depending on the type of pseudo-ream, it is possible to focus on the type of pseudo-ream and improve the interest of the game.

  Note that the timing of execution of the active change effect and the hold change effect may be varied depending on the type of pseudo-continuous (for example, the execution timing of the active change effect or the hold change effect is changed to the pattern GEA. When the pattern is GEB, the timing is during the second revariation (revariable display). When the pattern is GEB, the timing is during the third revariation (revariable display). .)

  Further, when controlling to the big hit game state, when the hold data (holding storage for the variable display that has not been started yet) determined by the prefetch determination is stored (on the effect control board 12 side, the prefetch determination result) In this case, a series of effects (as an example) from the jackpot gaming state to the jackpot gaming state based on the jackpot of the special game corresponding to the reserved memory that has been subject to the pre-reading determination. , Effects in which similar images are repeatedly displayed (for example, effects performed in a special background different from the normal background, etc.) and content-continuous images (for example, story-based effects, special modes different from normal For example), a long variable table before the reserved storage determined as a big hit in the pre-reading determination. When there is no pending storage in which variable display is executed according to time (for example, in prefetch determination, the same processing as in steps S262 and S263 is performed based on the random value MR3 to determine the variation pattern (super reach It may be determined whether or not it is a specific variation pattern, such as a variation pattern.) Whether there is a pending storage in which variable display is executed with a long variable display time based on the determination of the variation pattern The above-described series of effects may be executable (if the hold storage for executing variable display with a long variable display time is stored, the series of effects is not executed, or It may be difficult to execute.) The long variable display time may be, for example, a time exceeding the execution time of a series of effects or a time longer than a predetermined variable display time. According to such a configuration, when executing a series of effects (including an effect that takes over the effects of the previous jackpot gaming state) with variable display between the jackpot gaming state and the jackpot gaming state, a dedicated variation pattern is displayed. There is no need to set, and the capacity can be reduced.

  First display the active hold display in a common mode (for example, an image of a container), and then change the display color of the active hold display image (for example, display a text icon to display the variable display jackpot expectation level being executed) Notification effect) or a second effect that changes the display color of the hold display image (for example, an effect that uses the fighter icon to bomb the hold display image and change the display mode of the hold display image). May be. According to such a configuration, an effect can be executed not only for the variable display being executed but also for the variable display that is being held, so that the effect of the effect can be enhanced and the game entertainment can be improved. _

(Modification 3)
The hold display image and the active display image are not limited to the shapes of the above embodiments. The display mode (color, shape, etc.) of the hold display image may change depending on the display position. Each hold display image and the active display image may have the same or similar display mode. The same means that the color and shape are the same. The similarity is, for example, the same, similar, or similar (for example, (A) circle and ellipse, (B) triangles, (C) rectangles (including squares), (D) motifs and characters The same, (E) the original shape is the same or similar, but the orientation is different, (F) the pattern types are the same, etc.). At this time, the colors may be the same, similar, or dissimilar. Note that similar colors refer to similar colors. Although the shapes are different, the images may be the same or similar, but the images may have similar display modes. As described above, the hold display image and the active display image may be a character or the like. In this case, if both images are the same character and have different facial expressions, appearance (costume), color, and orientation, It can be said that both images are similar.

(Modification 4)
The operation mode of the hold display image and the active display image may be an appropriate one such as a mode in which the operation mode moves in any of up / down / left / right or diagonal directions in addition to rotation. Further, for example, the operation includes periodically and repeatedly changing the shape into a plurality of modes such as triangle → square → triangle → square... The operation may be completely different between the hold display image and the active display image (this makes it easy to distinguish between hold and active). In addition, different operations may be performed between a plurality of hold display images, but the hold display image looks better when operated in synchronization. In addition, as in the above-described embodiment, the active display image is not operated when the on-hold display image is not displayed (when it is not visually recognized) during a specific period (such as during a big hit gaming state) such as during super reach. May be. In addition, the active display image operates in a different operation mode between when the hold display image is displayed and when it is not displayed (including when there is no hold or when it is not displayed by super reach, etc.) (Including that it does not work on one side), display of hold display images (including display due to hold occurrence, redisplay due to termination of super reach, etc.), or the number of hold display images (hold The operation may be performed in different modes depending on the number of stored numbers). Thereby, a change can be given to the display of an active display image, and the interest of a game improves. Note that, when at least the active display image and the hold display image are displayed at the same time, the images can be easily distinguished from each other by operating differently (or operating only one of them).

(Modification 5)
The mode in which the hold display image is shifted by the start of the next special figure game (start of next change) and the mode in which the hold display image is displayed as the active display image may be any appropriate mode. In addition, when the operations of the hold display image and the active display image are synchronized, the pause as described above may not be performed. For example, the image may be slid to the next display position, or may be displayed at the next display position after erasing the image. As described above, when the operation of the hold display image or the active display image is paused at the start of the next fluctuation when the operation of the hold display image and the active display image is different, the rotation angle (operation mode) is The hold display image may be moved to the display area 5HA (active display region) while gradually rotating (changing) so that the rotation angle (operation mode) of the original active display image is obtained (in the above embodiment, It is also enlarged). When each image is erased and then displayed at the next display position, the rotation angle (operation mode) is changed to the rotation angle (operation mode) of the original active display image when the hold display image is displayed again as the active display image. Since it only has to be displayed in accordance with the aspect), the appearance does not deteriorate, so it is not necessary to perform a pause or the like. Further, at the start of the next fluctuation when the operation of the hold display image and the active display image is different, the hold display image is displayed as the active display image at the same rotation angle, and the active display image is displayed once (multiple times). Alternatively, the active display image may be operated in the original operation mode from a predetermined timing (synchronization start timing such as FIG. 27A) by rotating (operation) in the same mode as the hold display image. These can also improve the fun of the game, for example, by reducing the discomfort of display.

(Modification 6)
Display control (including operation control) of the hold display image and the active display image may be performed by the CPU 120 for effect control. In the above embodiment, the non-displayed hold display image is also operated in terms of control, but display control (particularly operation control) of the hold display image may be started from the start of display.

(Modification 7)
When a new hold occurs when the operation of the hold display image and the active display image is different (asynchronous), instead of waiting for the display of a new hold display image, the new hold display image is immediately stopped. And may be operated from a predetermined timing (synchronization start timing such as FIG. 27A) to synchronize with other held display images or active display images already displayed. In addition, the new hold display image is synchronized with other hold display images already displayed at the start of display, but may be displayed without being synchronized with the active display image (in this case, the standby is Not necessary.) Further, the new hold display image may operate (or may be in a stopped state) without synchronizing with other images from the start of display until a predetermined timing, and may start synchronization from the predetermined timing (by this) It ’s easy to see that there was a new hold.)

(Modification 8)
The mode of the active change effect should be different in the ratio of the mode to be used before the reach is established and during the super reach execution, and as described above, the mode must be different between before the reach is established and during the super reach execution. In addition, the ratio of adopting a predetermined mode may be different between before the reach is established and during the super reach execution (for example, when executing the active hold change effect, the concealment effect is always executed before the reach establishment, The concealment effect is executed at a rate of 10% during the reach execution, and 90% is executed in the effect mode of FIG. 32). At this time, the big hit expectation may be varied depending on the mode of the active hold change effect.

(Modification 9)
The effect mode of the active change effect and the hold change effect may be an appropriate mode. For example, an effect of an active change effect may be executed as the hold change effect, and an effect of the hold change effect may be executed as the active change effect. Further, the hold change effect may be executed during the execution of the super reach (in this case, the hold display image may not be erased). In this case, the execution timing of the hold change effect is also super reach. The ratio (0%: including 100%) of which aspect is selected may be varied depending on whether or not the process is being executed.

(Modification 10)
The active change effect or the hold change effect may be a mode in which the display mode of the hold display image or the active display image is changed at a predetermined timing (a mode in which the character C1 or the hidden image is not displayed).

(Modification 11)
A pattern in which the hold display image or the active display image is not changed even once in the hold / active change effect pattern (a mode in which the display color is changed once but then returned to the original display color. There may be. In addition, the active change effect and the hold change effect are also executed, but the display mode of the hold display image and the active display image is not changed (including a mode in which the display mode is changed once but immediately returned). (The presence / absence of these executions may be specified by, for example, a hold / active change effect pattern or may be specified not to execute an active change effect or a hold change effect by a hold / active change effect pattern) Whether or not to execute the variable display at the start of the variable display may be determined at random. Further, the mode at the start of displaying the hold display image may not be the normal mode (white) (for example, it may be a change mode (notice mode) such as “blue”) (for example, FIG. 19 Instead of QA3-1, a pattern displayed in blue from the beginning may be provided, or the pattern may be provided in addition to QA3-1 or the like. By these, the variation of production increases and the interest of a game improves. In addition, a normal mode (white etc.) is a thing with the highest ratio displayed at the time of the display start of a hold display image. Note that the display mode to be changed may be a size, a shape, or the like in addition to the display color. The hold display image and the active display image may be changed to different modes that are not similar to each other. Further, the change mode does not have to notify the target jackpot expectation.

(Modification 12)
The pre-reading determination is whether or not the variable display of the target is in a predetermined mode (such as derivation of big hit, establishment of reach, establishment of reach for executing super reach, execution of pseudo-ream, variation time over a predetermined time). What is necessary is just judgment. For example, in the prefetch determination, it is determined whether the predetermined mode is achieved by performing the same process as the process of step S262 or S263 based on the random value MR3 and specifying the target variation pattern. It should be noted that the hold / active change effect (particularly the change mode of the hold display advance notice or active display advance notice) performed based on the determination of whether or not the variable display of the target is in a predetermined mode is the target variable display in the predetermined mode. This is an effect that informs the possibility of being (the effect of notifying the possibility in the display mode (final color or the like) of the hold display image or active display image), but in many cases, the effect mode (change mode or the like) is the result. ) Is an effect to give notice of the target jackpot expectation. Information such as a random number value used for the prefetch determination may be transmitted as a command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, and the prefetch determination may be performed on the effect control board 12 side. In such a case, a command for designating a gaming state may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

(Modification 13)
During the period from the decision to execute the on-hold / active change effect until the end of the effect (the period from when the target image is displayed until it is erased by the execution of the target special game), other special game Execution of the on-hold / active change effect targeted at may or may not be prohibited. If not prohibited, the hold change effect and the active change effect (these effects constitute a part of the hold / active change effect) may be executed a plurality of times in one variable display. In this case, it is preferable to change the mode of each effect or adjust the execution timing in accordance with predetermined conditions.

(Modification 14)
The execution timing of the active change effect may be divided into during the super reach execution and after the super reach execution. For example, during the super reach, the effect of FIG. 32 is executed, and after the super reach, the effect of FIG. 31 (the effect that the period and the display area are shorter or smaller than the effect of FIG. 30) is executed. The active change effect may be executed both before the reach is established (before the super reach) and during the super reach. Furthermore, the active change effect may be executed either during or after super-reach execution or after super-reach execution. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the active change effect period other than that during super reach execution has been described as being longer than the active change effect period during super reach execution. Similarly, the display area of the active change effect other than that during super reach execution has been described as being larger than the display area of the active change effect during super reach execution. This can also be applied to the hold change effect (in other variations, the description of the active change effect can be applied to the hold change effect unless there is a particular contradiction, and vice versa).

(Modification 15)
Gold, green, and blue, which are the display colors of the active display image and the hold display image, can be used for both the active display image and the hold display image, but the colors, characters, characters, etc. that are displayed only during the active display There may be a color, a character, a character, or the like that is displayed only during the hold display of the hold display image.

(Modification 16)
Further, when the active change effect is executed, the effect time and the display area are different between when the super reach is being executed and when it is not being executed, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the sound output in the active change effect is not output during the execution of the super reach, and is output other than during the execution. For example, the effect of the effect of the super reach is not impaired during the execution of the super reach. Thus, the active change effect may be executed.

(Modification 17)
Moreover, in the said embodiment, the determination ratio of the execution timing of the active change effect shown in FIG. 23 may be varied according to the variation time specified by the variation pattern, etc. When the variation time is a predetermined time or more The ratio at which the execution timing of the active change effect is in super reach may be higher than in the case of less than the predetermined time.

(Modification 18)
The hold change effect and the active change effect for one target may be executed a plurality of times in one variable display (for example, the display mode may be changed a plurality of times).

(Modification 19)
The concealment effect may be an effect of completely hiding other than the hold display image and the active display image, such as a decorative design.

(Modification 20)
The hold change effect and the active change effect may be executed in the same manner as described above without using the hold / active change effect pattern shown in FIG. For example, in the variable display start setting process shown in step S171, every time the held display image is shifted, the color after the shift display may be determined by lottery or the like. Alternatively, only the final color is determined, and whether or not to execute the hold change effect or the active change effect may be determined by lottery every time the hold display image is shifted. Furthermore, when only the final color is determined, if it is not the final color in the hold display image, it is preferable to determine the execution so that the final color is always the final color in the active display image.

  Further, instead of determining the hold / active change effect pattern after determining the final color first as described above, the hold / active change effect pattern may be determined collectively from the beginning. For example, a table for determining any one of the on-hold / active change effect patterns of FIG. 19 as a use pattern is prepared in the ROM 121, and the effect control CPU 120 uses the random number circuit 124 or effect random counter (effect) in the process of FIG. A predetermined random number value to be updated is extracted, and a hold / active change effect pattern is selected (determined) by referring to the table based on the random value. To do. There are multiple tables to be referred to, depending on the hold display number of the storage destination of the start winning command to be processed and the prefetch determination result specified by the prefetch determination result specifying command included in the start winning command. Prepared. For example, as a table to be referred to when the hold display number is “1”, a 1-1 table (referred to when determining the big hit) or 1-2 to determine the hold / active change effect patterns QA0-1 to QA0-3. Prepare a table (refer to when it is not a big hit determination (when lost)). Further, as a table to be referred to when the hold display number is “3”, a 3rd-1 table (referred to when determining the big hit) or 3-2 for determining the hold / active change effect patterns QA0-1 to QA2-21. Prepare a table (refer to when it is not a big hit determination (when lost)). Further, the table only needs to be configured such that the expected big hit expectation of the final color is gold> green> blue (for example, in the table referred to when determining the big hit, the gold color is the final color hold / active change effect. The determination rate of the pattern (QA0-3, etc.) is set higher than the determination rate of the pattern for the other colors for the other colors, and vice versa for the table referred to when the loss is determined. According to such a determination method, the hold / active change effect pattern can be determined by a simple process. As a hold / active change effect pattern, a pattern that does not change the target image even once (a pattern that does not execute the hold / active change effect) is prepared, and the hold / active change effect pattern is determined to determine the hold / active change effect pattern. Execution / non-execution of performance may be determined at the same time.

(Modification 21)
Similarly to the hold display image, the active display image may be hidden in a specific effect such as super reach (may be a general reach effect including normal reach, a specific super reach, a specific notice effect, etc.). . Further, the active change effect or the hold change effect may be executed when the active display image or the hold display image is not displayed. In such a case, an active display image or a hold display image serving as a target image may be temporarily displayed when the effect is executed. Thereby, the interest of the game can be improved. Note that the target image to be temporarily displayed is, for example, a position or mode that is less visible (not conspicuous) than when the target image is displayed when the specific effect is not executed, such as the lower left corner of the screen of the image display device 5. Should be displayed. Thereby, the specific effect can be made conspicuous. In addition, when the active change effect or the hold change effect is a gase effect that does not change the display mode (display color) of the target image, the target image is not displayed immediately after the end of the effect (the player is disappointed) In the case of a non-gase effect that changes the display mode of the target image, the target image after the change is displayed for a certain period of time without being hidden immediately after the end of the effect. (It may be displayed all the time after the production ends, or may be displayed until a predetermined timing in a specific production.) (This makes it possible to increase the expectation). As described above, during execution of a specific effect, it is better to execute an active change effect and a hold change effect in a different manner from when it is not being executed (particularly, by reducing the display area or shortening the period, It ’s best not to reduce the effect of a particular performance).

(Modification 22)
In the determination of the hold / active change effect pattern, for example, if the pre-reading determination result is a big hit, the hold change effect or the active change effect is displayed as much as possible in the process of a series of hold display corresponding to the start winning and the subsequent active display. It is also possible to preferentially determine the on-hold / active change effect pattern such that is executed. The active change effect is based on a variable display result or a fluctuation pattern specified when executing variable display of a target (decision result such as a big hit or a fluctuation pattern at the time of fluctuation) (fluctuation pattern designation command). Or based on the content specified in the display result specifying command), the presence or absence of execution may be determined.

(Modification 23)
In the above embodiment, the big hit type is determined based on the value of the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type. However, the condition for determining the big hit type is not limited to this. For example, a specific area may be provided in the vicinity of or inside the big prize opening, and the type of jackpot may be determined based on the game ball entering (passing) the specific area. . For example, when the probability variation big hit and the normal big hit are provided, the probability variation big hit may be determined based on the game ball entering the specific area.

(Modification 24)
Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it is made to control to a big hit gaming state based on having displayed the big hit symbol on the 1st special symbol display 4A or the 2nd special symbol display 4B, it controls to a big hit gaming state. The mode to perform is not limited to this. For example, a specific area is provided in the vicinity of the second start prize opening or inside the second start prize opening, and the game state is controlled based on the fact that a game ball enters (passes) the specific area. You may stay.

(Modification 25)
In the above-described embodiment, a mode in which a plurality of types of special symbols such as numbers or symbols of 0 to 9 are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed is shown, but the variable display is not limited to such a mode. For example, the special symbol to be variably displayed may be different from the special symbol derived and displayed as the variable display result. In other words, special symbols that are not included in the fluctuating multiple types of special symbols may be derived and displayed as variable display results, and among the fluctuating multiple types of special symbols, those that are not specially derived and displayed as variable display results May be included. In addition, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of special symbols, and a mode in which variable display is executed using only one type of special symbols may be used. As variable display using one type of special symbol, for example, the one type of special symbol may be blinked (turning on / off alternately may be repeated). That is, the repeated display of lighting and extinguishing may be variable display. And even in this case, the one type of special symbol may be derived and displayed last (lit), or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be. The same applies to variable display of other symbols (for example, normal symbols, decorative symbols, etc.).

(Modification 26)
For example, in the above, the “ratio” is not limited to a relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, but A: B = 100%: 0% It is a concept that also includes a relationship (that is, a concept that includes an allocation in which one is 100% and the other is 0%). Further, when A is higher in proportion than B, it is a concept including a case where A is 100% and B is less than 100%, and a case where B is 0% and A is larger than 0%. is there.

(Modification 27)
Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of the pseudo-ream, one change is made when the change is started. Although an example in which the pattern designation command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach is not reach, so-called first) You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control board 12 may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

(Modification 28)
In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and encloses gaming media and scores based on the occurrence of winnings. The invention can also be applied to the enclosed game machine to be given. 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.

(Modification 29)
In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation in the image display device, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the light emitter unit, game effect lamp, and decoration LED are also included. Various rendering operations and the like can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

(Modification 30)
The program and data for realizing the present invention are limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine. Instead of this, a form distributed by preinstalling in a storage device such as a computer device may be adopted. 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 removable 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.

(Configuration that can be derived from the above embodiments and modifications)
The configurations disclosed in this specification (the configurations of the above-described embodiments and modifications are included in the following configurations as appropriate) are listed below. The present invention is not limited to the following description. Note that the specific configurations, application examples, and modification examples described below can also be applied to the above-described embodiments and modification examples.

(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine) that executes variable display (for example, variable display of a special game or a decorative pattern) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player 1)
Specific display control means for displaying a specific display (for example, a hold display image) corresponding to a variable display that has not yet started (for example, a special display game for which execution has been suspended or a variable display of decorative symbols). Production control board 12 etc.),
Corresponding display control means (for example, the production control board 12) that displays a corresponding display (for example, an active display image) corresponding to the variable display during execution of the variable display,
The specific display and the correspondence display are displayed in the same or similar display mode, and operate in different modes (for example, FIGS. 27 and 28).
A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is easy to distinguish between the specific display and the corresponding display.

  In addition, there is provided a storage device for storing variable display (random data MR1 to MR3, etc. for executing the special figure game) which has not yet been started, as a storage, and a specific display corresponding to the storage is provided. The display may be configured (the same applies to the specific display hereinafter). “The specific display and the corresponding display are displayed in the same or similar display mode and operate in different modes of operation” means, for example, that when the specific display and the corresponding display are displayed simultaneously. Only in a part or the whole period includes that they operate in different operation modes.

(2) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that executes variable display (for example, variable display of a special game or a decorative pattern) and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player Because
Specific display control means for displaying a specific display (for example, a hold display image) corresponding to a variable display that has not yet started (for example, a special display game for which execution has been suspended or a variable display of decorative symbols). Production control board 12 etc.),
Corresponding display control means (for example, the production control board 12) that displays a corresponding display (for example, an active display image) corresponding to the variable display during execution of the variable display,
The specific display and the corresponding display are displayed in the same or similar display mode, one of which operates and the other does not operate (for example, FIG. 33, etc.)
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is easy to distinguish between the specific display and the corresponding display.

  “The specific display and the corresponding display are displayed in the same or similar display mode, one of them operates and the other does not operate”, for example, the specific display and the corresponding display are displayed at the same time. It includes that only one part operates and the other does not operate only during part or all of the time.

  In the above (1) or (2), “the specific display and the corresponding display may be changed to the same or similar change modes”. The same or similar change mode may be a change mode of the same type (expectation degree is substantially the same).

  Instead of the above configuration, “the specific display and the corresponding display” are modes other than the normal mode (the mode displayed at the highest rate at the start of display of the specific display), and are the same. Alternatively, it may be displayed in a similar manner. For example, at least one of “the specific display and the corresponding display” is changed from another mode to the same or similar mode, and the same from the beginning. Or it may be displayed in a similar manner.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The specific display and the correspondence display operate in a partly common operation mode (for example, FIGS. 27 and 28).
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  According to such a configuration, the uncomfortable feeling that the player can feel can be reduced. A partly common operation mode includes a case where the operation mode is common in a series of periods and a case where the operation modes are common in a jumping period.

(4) In the gaming machine (1) or (3) above,
When the new specific display is displayed, the operation of the new specific display is synchronized with the already-displayed specific display, and the operation is also synchronized with the corresponding display (for example, FIGS. 27 and 28).
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  According to such a configuration, the uncomfortable feeling that the player can feel can be reduced. Note that the configuration includes a mode in which synchronization is not performed immediately after a new specific display is displayed (a mode in which synchronization is not performed for a certain period).

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
First change effect execution means (for example, step S347 for executing step S347) for executing a first change effect (for example, a hold change effect in FIG. 30) for changing the display mode of the specific display to a predetermined change mode. etc,
A second change effect (for example, an active change effect in FIGS. 31 and 32, etc.) that changes the display mode of the corresponding display to a change mode that is the same as or similar to the predetermined change mode. A second change effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes step S347), and the like.
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  According to such a configuration, it is easy to distinguish between the specific display and the corresponding display by the first change effect and the second change effect.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
Although the corresponding display (or the specific display) is concealed, the operation of the corresponding display is visible, but the concealment effect (for example, FIG. A concealment effect executing means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing step S347) for executing a concealment effect performed in 31 active change effects,
The display mode of the corresponding display changes when the concealment effect is executed (for example, FIG. 31).
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  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved. The “display mode of the corresponding display (or the specific display)” is a color or the like, and the “difficult to see” may be anything that is more difficult to see than when the concealment effect is not executed. For example, “the corresponding display (or the specific display) is concealed and the operation of the corresponding display is visible, but the display mode of the corresponding display (or the specific display) is not visible or difficult to view”. This includes the case where the motion can be recognized by the silhouette being recognized. Note that the concealment effect may be executed in a manner in which the motion cannot be recognized.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
The specific display (or the corresponding display) moves outward from the display area that is normally displayed to change the display mode (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes step S347, FIG. 30, etc.)
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  According to such a structure, the interest of a game can be improved. The display area displayed in the normal time is a display area when the display mode such as the specific display is not changed. The display area may be a predetermined partitioned area for displaying the specific display (for example, an area partitioned by a frame for displaying the hold display image).

(8) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (7) above,
Change effect execution means for executing a change effect (for example, an active change effect) for changing the display mode of the corresponding display (or the specific display);
A specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect (for example, super reach or the like) that suggests whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state,
The timing of the change effect includes a first timing during execution of the specific effect (for example, timing during super reach) and a second timing (for example, timing before reach) different from the first timing. Yes, the ratio of the aspect of the change effect (for example, the period, the display area, the content of the effect, etc.) is different between the first timing and the second timing.
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the effect of the specific effect from being impaired, and to improve the interest of the game.

  “The ratio of which aspect of the change effect (for example, the period, the display area, the content of the effect, etc.) is different between the first timing and the second timing” is the first timing. Whenever the aspect is changed, the first aspect is always set. When the aspect is changed at the second timing, the second aspect is always set. When the aspect is changed at the first timing, the first ratio (0% When the mode is changed at the second timing, the second rate is different from the first rate (greater than 0%. Also includes 100%). ) In the first mode.

  The “mode of change effect” may be any one of a period, a display area, and the content of the effect. The contents of the production may be sound. Moreover, the display / non-display of a character may be used.

(9) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (8),
The gaming machine can execute a predetermined variable display (for example, a pseudo-ream) that executes the variable display a predetermined number of times from when the variable display is started until the display result is derived and displayed.
In the specific display (or the corresponding display), the display mode can be changed, and the ratio of the timing of the change varies depending on the type of the predetermined variable display (for example, FIG. 34),
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by diversifying the production mode.

  “In the specific display (or the corresponding display), the display mode can be changed, and the ratio of the timing of the change varies depending on the type of the predetermined variable display (for example, FIG. 34). "When the predetermined variable display type is the first type, the timing when the specific display is changed is always the first timing, and for the second type, the timing when the specific display is changed is always the second timing. When the predetermined variable display type is the first type, the timing when the specific display is changed is the first first timing with a first ratio (greater than 0%, including 100%). In the second type, the timing when the specific display is changed is different from the first ratio at a second ratio (greater than 0% and 100% included). Including a Rukoto, the.

(10) The timing is a concept including a certain period of time, for example, before re-variation, during re-variation, during super-reach, and before super-reach.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect 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, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 31C ... Operation knob 100 ... Microcomputer 101, 121 for game control ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... Random number circuit 120 ... Production control CPU
123 ... Display control unit 125 ... I / O

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Predetermined display control means for displaying a predetermined display corresponding to the variable display;
Change effect execution means for executing a change effect for changing the display mode of the predetermined display,
The predetermined display includes a specific display corresponding to a variable display that has not yet been started, and a corresponding display corresponding to a variable display being executed,
The specific display and the correspondence display are displayed in the same or similar display mode, operate in different modes,
The change production is
After difficult viewing of the predetermined display, and the first change effect of Ru to change its display mode,
A second change effect which is executed in a display area smaller than the first change effect and changes the display mode in a state where the predetermined display is visible without making it difficult to visually recognize ,
The predetermined display continues to operate while it is difficult to visually recognize the first change effect,
The first change effect and the second change effect in a first period in which the specific effect suggesting whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state is executed and in a second period in which the specific effect is executed And the execution rate is different,
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Predetermined display control means for displaying a predetermined display corresponding to the variable display;
Change effect execution means for executing a change effect for changing the display mode of the predetermined display,
The predetermined display includes a specific display corresponding to a variable display that has not yet been started, and a corresponding display corresponding to a variable display being executed,
The specific display and the corresponding display are displayed in the same or similar display mode, one operates, the other does not operate,
The change production is
After difficult viewing of the predetermined display, and the first change effect of Ru to change its display mode,
A second change effect which is executed in a display area smaller than the first change effect and changes the display mode in a state where the predetermined display is visible without making it difficult to visually recognize ,
The predetermined display that is operating continues to operate while being difficult to visually recognize due to the first change effect,
The first change effect and the second change effect in a first period in which the specific effect suggesting whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state is executed and in a second period in which the specific effect is executed And the execution rate is different,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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