JP6424373B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  As a game machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is shot into a game area by a launch device, and when the game medium is won in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a premium game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls Some are given to the player. Furthermore, a variable display device capable of variably displaying identification information (also referred to as "variation") is provided when a gaming medium has a prize in a predetermined winning area (start winning opening) (a start condition is satisfied). When the display result of the variable display of the identification information is the specific display result, there is one configured to be controllable to an advantageous state such as a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) which is advantageous for the player.

  Further, as a gaming machine as described above, a gaming machine is known that hides the hold display so that the change target is not known when performing the hold change effect (see, for example, Patent Document 1). A game machine is also known in which the display mode after change is different depending on the possession of the hold change character (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2015-100507 JP 2012-245158 A

  However, even if the holding display is hidden, there is a problem that the display mode after the change is known depending on the holding change character's possession and the game interest is lowered.

  The present invention is made in view of the above-mentioned point, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine which prevents the display interest after the change from being recognized and the amusement of the game is lowered.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, gaming machine 1 etc.), and variable display (for example, variable decorative symbol) Specific display means (for example, start winning storage display area 5 H) for displaying specific display (for example, hold display, active display, etc.) corresponding to display etc. FIG. 25 shows, for example, the variable display start setting process in step S171 in which it is difficult to visually recognize at least a part of the specific display while the variable display effect process in step S172 displays active display in the display area AHA). (A) A predetermined effect that can be executed, such as concealed effect (for example, the effect mode is shown in FIG. 28) or the like, of which the presence or absence is determined at a determination ratio as shown in (A) First suggestion effect (for example, in the variable display start setting process in step S171 (FIG. 25 (for example, in step S171, as variable suggestion start effect processing in step S172)) Second character effect (for example, variable display in step S171) different from the first suggestion effect such as a large character effect (for example, the effect mode is shown in FIG. 26) whose execution presence or absence is determined at a determination ratio as shown in B). The display mode of the specific display is at least one of small character effects (for example, refer to FIG. 27) for which the presence / absence of execution is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 25B in the start setting process. viable suggesting demonstration execution unit before changing (e.g., variable display in effect processing of step S172) and a said first suggested effect, the specific display of the display status There is the specific display display form is not possible recognition effect of the changed in case of changes (for example, a large character effect shown in Figure 26, after the change when the display mode of the pending view will change hold display of display form be unrecognizable effect), the second suggestion effect is the specific display of the display mode after the change when the display mode of the previous SL specific display is changed be recognizable effect (e.g., the small character effect is shown in FIG. 27, be a recognizable effect is hold display of the display mode after the change when the display mode of the pending view will change), when the predetermined presentation is running The second suggested effect is less likely to be executed than when the predetermined effect is not executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 25B, the concealed effect is executed when the concealed effect is executed) If not Small character production is unlikely to be executed in comparison to. According to FIG. 25 (B), while the ratio that the small character effect is performed when the concealed effect is not performed is 15%, the small character effect is performed when the concealed effect is performed. Rate is 5%. ).

  According to the above-mentioned configuration, it is possible to prevent the decrease in the amusement of the game by knowing the display mode of the specific display after the change.

(2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the specific display means can display the specific display corresponding to each of the variable display, and the first suggested effect is a display of the specific display If aspect is the specific display is unrecognizable rendition of change target in case of changes (for example, a large character effect shown in FIG. 26 and FIG. 30 (a), when the display mode of the pending view will change change hold display of interest be an unrecognizable effect) in the second suggestion effect, even the specific display is recognizable effect of a change target in the case where the display mode of the previous SL specific display is changed good (e.g., small character effect shown in FIG. 27 and FIG. 30 (B) may be a hold display is recognizable effect of a change target in the case where the display mode of the pending view will change).

  According to the above-described configuration, it is possible to prevent the interest from being reduced by knowing the specific display of the change target.

(3) In the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), the predetermined effect executing means can execute the predetermined effect over a plurality of fluctuations (for example, as shown in FIG. 28, a plurality of the effects) It may be possible to perform concealment effect over fluctuation.

  According to the above configuration, the interest of the game can be improved over a plurality of changes.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the specific indication may be changeable after the execution of the predetermined effect is finished.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent the interest from being reduced after the end of the predetermined effect.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), the suggestion effect executing means can execute the suggestion effect a plurality of times when the predetermined effect is being executed, When the predetermined effect is being performed, the suggestion effect may be more likely to be performed multiple times than when the predetermined effect is not being performed.

  According to the above configuration, the interest of the game can be improved.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5), when the predetermined effect is performed, the suggested effect is performed as compared to when the predetermined effect is not performed. (For example, as shown in FIG. 25B, when the concealed effect is being performed, the large character effect or the small character effect is more easily performed than when the concealed effect is not being performed. According to the above, while the ratio in which small character effect or large character effect is performed when concealed effect is not performed is 30%, while small character effect or large character is performed when concealed effect is performed The rate at which the effects are performed is 80%).

  According to the above configuration, interest is improved.

(7) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to another aspect of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, gaming machine 1 etc.), and variable display (for example, decorative symbols) Specific display means (for example, start winning storage display area 5 H) for displaying specific display (for example, hold display, active display, etc.) corresponding to variable display etc. In step S172 of displaying an active display in the active display area AHA, a process of changing display during variable display etc. in step S172) and a hiding means for changing the specific display into a hiding state and a non-covering state (for example, hiding effect as shown in FIG. Indication processing during variable display in step S172, etc. to be executed, suggestive effects suggesting changes in the aspect of the specific display (for example, large character effects, small characters) (E.g., variable display effect processing in step S172, etc.) capable of executing an output etc., and the instructional effect is executed when the specific display is in the concealed state, and then the specific display is performed. Can be displayed in a different manner from that before the concealed state (eg, (c) in FIG. 26 and (c) in FIG. 26). As shown in 29, when the hold display is in the concealed state, the small character exit is executed ((a) in FIG. 29), and thereafter the hold display is in the non-hide state ((f) in FIG. 29). , The specific display can be displayed in a mode (red (in FIG. 29 (f) “★”)) different from the state before being concealed (white (“「 ”in FIG. 26 (c))) .

  According to the above configuration, interest is improved.

(8) In the gaming machine according to (7), the suspension storage means (for example, the first special view suspension storage unit 151A of FIG. 8, the second special view of FIG. The storage unit 151B further includes a start winning winning reception command buffer 194A and the like shown in FIG. 10B, and the specific display unit is, as the specific display, a suspension display corresponding to the suspension storage stored by the suspension storage unit. May be displayed.

  According to the above configuration, interest is improved.

(9) In the gaming machine according to (8), the specific display means can further display a change response display (for example, an active display or the like) corresponding to a change display which has already been started as the specific display. It may be.

  According to the above configuration, interest is improved.

It is a front view of a pachinko game machine by one mode of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of the effect control command. FIG. 8 is an explanatory view exemplifying a game random number counted on the main substrate side. It is an explanatory view explaining an example of a change category and a change pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a data control area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a production control pattern, etc. It is a block diagram etc. which show the structural example of the data holding area for presentation control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the starting winning a prize judgment processing in special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing at the time of starting winning a prize. It is a flow chart etc. which show an example of random number value judging processing at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the example of selection of a change category determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a change category determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol normal processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the effect determination processing at the time of winning. It is an explanatory view explaining a decision rate about change presentation etc. on reservation. It is an explanatory view explaining a decision ratio about a concealment production and a character production. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in the display area of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in the display area of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in the display area of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in the display area of an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of a display operation in the display area of an image display apparatus.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. In the game board 2, a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails is formed.

  In the lower part of the game area of the game board 2, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The regular winning ball device 6A, for example, forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normally variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable winglets that changes between a normally open state in a vertical position and an enlarged open state in a tilting position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric symbol shown in FIG. A tulip type character (normal motorized character) is provided, and a start area (second start area) forms a second start winning opening. When the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening are not particularly distinguished from one another, they are simply referred to as "starting winning opening".

  The game ball which has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the regular winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, a first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball which has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, a second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG.

  In addition, the game ball which has passed (entered) a winning opening such as a starting winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) or a large winning opening (described later) is provided corresponding to each winning opening. What is detected by the switches (first start port switch 22A, second start port switch 22B, count switch 23 (described later)) is referred to as "winning". Among the "winning", winning to the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening or second starting winning opening) is referred to as "starting winning", and in particular, winning to the first starting winning opening is referred to as first starting winning. The winning of the second starting winning opening is referred to as a second starting winning.

  While a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on the occurrence of the first start winning (the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A), the first special view reserve memory number (described later ) Is a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”) or less, a decorative symbol executed in the first special figure game (described later) executed in the first special symbol display device 4A or the image display device 5 (described later) A first start condition (also referred to as a first execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as a variable display of is established.

  A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on the occurrence of the second start winning (the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B), and the second special view reserve memory number (described later) Is a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4") or less, the second special figure game (described later) executed in the second special symbol display device 4B or the decorative symbol executed in the image display device 5 (described later) A second start condition (also referred to as a second execution condition) for executing a variable display game such as a variable display of is established. Note that the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the first start winning and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the second starting win may be the same or different from each other. Good.

  The first special view reserve memory number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the first start winning) that are not executed immediately when the first start winning occurs and are temporarily suspended. The occurrence of the first start prize even when the first start condition for executing a variable display game such as a first special view game (described later) or a variable display of a decorative symbol is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start prize. If the first start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game described above is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition established earlier is being When the gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is suspended (the variable display game is in a state of waiting for execution). That is, the number of first special view pending storages is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the first start winning that is in the execution waiting state. Each time the first start condition is satisfied, the number of first to-be-stored storages decreases by one.

  In addition, although the 1st starting condition by a certain 1st starting prize is satisfied, the 1st starting condition which permits the start of the variable display game by the 1st starting winning is not satisfied Variable indication corresponding to the 1st starting winning concerned Is stored (held) as hold data (first special-image hold information) until a first start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game by the first start winning is satisfied. In other words, the suspended first special-pattern suspension information is digested one by one each time the first start condition is satisfied, and the variable display game based on the digested first-special-pattern suspension information is executed.

  The second special drawing reserve memory number is the number of variable display games (variable display games due to the occurrence of the second start winning) that are not executed immediately when the second start winning occurs and are temporarily suspended. Even if the second start condition for executing a variable display game such as a second special view game (described later) or a variable display of a decorative symbol is satisfied by the occurrence of the second start prize, the second start prize is generated If the second start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game described above is not satisfied (for example, the variable display game based on the first start condition or the second start condition established earlier is being When the gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state), the execution of the variable display game is suspended (the variable display game is in a state of waiting for execution). In other words, the second special drawing reserve storage number is the number of games of the variable display game due to the occurrence of the second start winning that is in the execution waiting state. The number of second special map reservations is decreased by one each time one second start condition is satisfied.

  In addition, although the 2nd start condition by a certain 2nd start winning is satisfied, the variable display corresponding to the 2nd start winning concerned with which the 2nd start condition which permits the start of the variable display game by the 2nd starting winning combination is not satisfied Is stored (held) as hold data (second special-image hold information) until a second start condition for permitting the start of the variable display game by the second start winning is satisfied. In other words, the held second special-image hold information is digested one by one each time the second start condition is satisfied, and the variable display game based on the second special-character hold information to be digested is executed.

  The number of pending storages obtained by adding the number of first special view pending storages and the number of second special view pending storages is referred to as “total pending storage number”. In the case where the first special map reservation number, the second special image reservation number, and the total reservation number are not particularly distinguished from each other, they are also simply referred to as “the number of special image reservations” or “the number of reservation memories”. That is, when simply referred to as "the number of special map holding storage" or "the number of holding storage", one or two of the first special drawing holding storage number, the second special drawing holding storage number, and the total holding storage number Or it may refer to three. Further, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished from each other, they are also simply referred to as "start conditions" or "execution conditions". Further, when the first start condition and the second start condition are not particularly distinguished from each other, they are also simply referred to as “start conditions”. In addition, the first special view hold information and the second special view hold information are also simply referred to as "special view hold information" unless they are distinguished from each other.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in the lower part of the game area of the game board 2. The special variable winning ball device 7 forms a big winning opening that changes to a closed state in which the game ball can not pass (enter) and an open state in which the game ball can pass (enter). Specifically, the special variable winning prize ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door which is opened and closed by, for example, a solenoid 82 for a special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the state of the special winning opening by opening and closing the special winning opening door. Change (open, closed).

  As an example, the special variable winning prize ball device 7 closes the special winning opening door when the solenoid 82 is in the OFF state and closes the special winning opening, and opens the special winning hole door when the solenoid 82 is in the ON state. The big winning opening is open. The game ball which has passed (entered) the big winning opening in the open state is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. That is, by opening the special winning opening, winning to the special winning opening occurs.

  A predetermined number (for example, 12) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on the occurrence of the winning on the big winning opening (detection of the game ball by the count switch 23). The number of prize balls (for example, 12) to be paid out based on the occurrence of the prize in the big prize winning opening is the number of prize balls to be paid out (for example, 3) based on the occurrence of the first start prize, The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the occurrence of (for example, three) is greater. That is, the state of the special winning opening (opened state, closed state) greatly influences whether or not the player has an advantage.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided on the right side of the game area in the game board 2. The first special symbol display device 4A is composed of, for example, LEDs (light emitting diodes) of 7 segments or a dot matrix. The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. The first special symbol display device 4A variably displays (variable display) special symbols (also referred to as "special figures") that are plural types of identification information (special identification information) that can identify each. The same applies to the second special symbol display device 4B. In addition, the special symbol (special figure) variably displayed in the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special view" or "special figure 1", and the special symbol variably displayed in the second special symbol display device 4B (Special figure) is also referred to as "second special figure" or "special figure 2". Also, a game to be executed with variable display of identification information (or variable display of identification information itself) is referred to as a variable display game. In particular, a variable display game executed by the first special symbol display device 4A (a variable display game in which the first special view is variably displayed) is also referred to as a first special symbol game, and a variable display game executed by the second special symbol display device 4B. (A variable display game in which the second special view is variably displayed) is also referred to as a second special view game. Moreover, when not distinguishing the 1st special figure game and the 2nd special figure game, it is also only called a "special figure game".

  The first special symbol display device 4A (same as the second special symbol display device 4B) is a special figure game, and includes a plurality of types including numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-", etc. The special symbol is displayed variably. Each special symbol is assigned a symbol number corresponding to each.

  A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided on the right side of the game area in the game board 2 (the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B) . The first hold indicator 25A is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the number of first special view hold memories (the number of hold for the first special view game) based on the hold data (first special view hold information) A first pending display is made to display possible. The second hold indicator 25B is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and specifies the second special view hold storage number (the number of pending for the second special view game) based on the hold data (second special view hold information) A second pending display is made to display possible.

  When the first hold display and the second hold display are not particularly distinguished from each other, they are also simply referred to as “hold display”. Moreover, the expression "hold display" may refer to the display itself (display by LED) as well as the operation (lighting control of the LED by the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B). . For example, the pending display in the case of saying that the pending display is newly added indicates the newly added display itself. The same applies to "hold display" in the start winning storage display area 5H (described later) and "active display" (described later) in the active display area AHA (described later).

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

  The normal symbol display 20 is constituted by LEDs of 7 segments, a dot matrix, etc., similarly to the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The normal symbol display 20 variably displays (variable display) an ordinary symbol (also referred to as a “common figure” or “ordinary drawing”) which is plural types of identification information different from the special symbol. Note that a variable display game in which an ordinary symbol is variably displayed is also referred to as a common drawing game (or “normal drawing game”). In addition, the information regarding the common drawing game in which the common drawing start condition is satisfied but the common drawing start condition (described later) is not satisfied is stored (held) as holding data (general drawing holding information).

  The common drawing hold display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays, for example, the common drawing hold storage number based on the held data (general drawing hold information) by the number of LEDs to be lit. The common drawing reserve memory number is the number of common drawing games whose execution is temporarily suspended without being executed immediately when the gaming ball having passed the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. That is, the common drawing reserve memory number is the number of games of the common drawing game which is in the state of waiting for execution. The common drawing reserve storage number decreases by one each time one common drawing start condition is satisfied.

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

  In the display area of the image display device 5, decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R are arranged. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each are variably displayed. Specifically, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, the fluctuation of the decorative symbol is started interlocking with (corresponding to) the special drawing game, and the finalized decorative symbol (also referred to as the final stop symbol) is stopped . The decorative symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol display area 5L is also referred to as the left symbol, the decorative symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol display area 5C as the middle symbol, and the decorative symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol display area 5R as the right symbol. The variable display of the decorative design is also included in the variable display game.

  Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is disposed. In the start winning storage display area 5H, a hold display corresponding to the hold information is performed. In the start winning combination storage display area 5H, for example, the hold display may be performed left-justified. That is, when the number of reservations for a special drawing game increases due to the establishment of a new start condition, a new reservation display is made such that the left end of the start winning storage display area 5H (closest to active display area AHA) May be added. When the number of reservations for a special drawing game decreases due to the establishment of a new start condition, the reservation display (the display from the oldest display) displayed at the left end of the start winning game storage display area 5H is erased. When there is another hold indication, the other hold indication (each hold indication when there are a plurality of other and hold indications) is shifted to the left.

  Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, an active display area (also referred to as a current display area, an active hold display area, a display time display area, etc.) AHA is disposed. In the active display area, an active display (also referred to as a display at the time of digestion, a display this time, etc.) is performed based on elimination of the hold display from the start winning storage display area 5H when the start condition is satisfied. That is, the hold display displayed at the left end of the start winning storage display area 5H is shifted (shifted) to the active display area AHA by the establishment of the start condition, and the active display is displayed. Hereinafter, the active indication displayed based on the certain pending indication M being erased may also be referred to as the active indication corresponding to the pending indication M.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the active display area AHA is disposed on the left side of the start winning storage display area 5H, but the active display area AHA is any of the display areas of the image display device 5. It may be disposed at the position.

  An upper tray and a lower tray are provided at predetermined positions of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area. A stick controller 31A which can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member forming the lower tray, for example, at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the lower tray main body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). There is. The member forming the upper tray is, for example, a push button 31B which allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper tray body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). It is provided.

  An audio output member is provided in the periphery of the game area of the game machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the speakers 8UL and 8UR are installed at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and the speakers 8LL and 8LR are installed at the lower left and right lower portions of the upper plate (the lower left and right oblique upper portions). It has been installed. Hereinafter, when the speakers 8UL, 8UR, 8LL, and 8LR are not particularly distinguished from one another, they are simply referred to as the speaker 8.

  In the inside and the periphery of the game area of the game machine frame 3, movable movable objects (movable bodies) are provided which operate as effects or decorations. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first position (the initial position shown in FIG. 1) to the second position (the lower position; for example, the position of the front of the display area of the image display device 5) at the upper position of the image display device 5. A movable movable object 17 is provided that can move up and down.

  Further, light emitting members (light emitters) that emit light as effects or decorations are provided in the inside and the periphery of the game area of the game machine frame 3. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the light emitting member 9CC is installed on the movable part 17, the light emitting member 9CL and the light emitting member 9CR are installed on the left and right positions of the image display device 5, and the light emitting member is installed on the upper position of the gaming machine frame 3. A light emitting member 9SL and a light emitting member 9SR are installed at the left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3 9U. Hereinafter, when the light emitting members 9CC, 9CL, 9CR, 9U, 9SL, and 9SR are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as the lamps 9.

  Although the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, and the movable character 17 described above are effect devices that execute effects, the game machine 1 may be, for example, a device having a vibration unit, another device such as a device having a blower unit, etc. A device may be provided.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the fact that the normal drawing start condition is satisfied after the normal drawing start condition is satisfied, the normal drawing game by the normal symbol display device 20 is started. In the regular game, after starting the variable display of the normal symbol (after starting the variation of the normal symbol), when the predetermined time which becomes the common drawing variation time passes, the determined normal symbol which becomes the variable display result of the normal symbol Stop display (derivative display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (common symbol per symbol) such as a number indicating "7" is stopped and displayed as the determined normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol is "per common symbol (per normal symbol)" It becomes ". On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed symbol, for example, a number or symbol other than the number indicating "7", the variable display result of the normal symbol is "general symbol lost (normal Design loss)). In response to the variable display result of the normal symbol being "per common drawing", the enlargement and release control (tilting control) in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip forming the variable winning prize ball device 6B is tilted is performed The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  In pachinko gaming machine 1, the first special view game is started based on the establishment of the first start condition after the establishment of the first start condition, and the second start condition is established after the formation of the second start condition The second special drawing game is started based on the above. In the special figure game, after the start of the variable display of the special symbol (after the start of the variation of the special symbol), when the variable display time as the special figure fluctuation time passes, the finalized variable result of the special symbol is determined Derivate and display the symbol (special drawing display result). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes "big hit" as a specific display result, and a special symbol different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol. It is a loss. In addition, if a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it may be a "small hit" as a predetermined display result.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are the big hit symbols, and the special symbols indicating the symbol “-” are the lost symbols. Note that different special symbols may be used as big hit symbols in the first special figure game and the second special figure game.

  After the variable display result in the special view game becomes "big hit", the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state which is the specific gaming state. The pachinko gaming machine 1 controls the big prize winning opening formed by the special variable winning prize ball device 7 in the open state in the big hit gaming state. The big hit gaming state in which the big winning opening is controlled to the open state is an example of the advantageous state advantageous to the player. In addition, after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes "small hit", the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to a small hit gaming state which is a special gaming state different from the big hit gaming state.

  Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a predetermined round (also referred to as "round game") advantageous to the player in the big hit gaming state after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit". Execute the number of times (predetermined number of rounds). The round is the opening cycle of the big winning opening. The pachinko gaming machine 1 changes the state (opened state, closed state) of the special winning opening by opening and closing the special winning opening door of the special variable winning prize ball device 7 in each round (each round). For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 opens the big winning opening door at the start of the round, changes the big winning opening from the closing state to the opening state, maintains the big winning opening in the opening state, and then closes the big winning opening door. The big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state, and one round is ended. Whether a predetermined winning opening time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses after the special winning opening opens the special winning opening in the round, or a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winnings occur to the special winning opening The open state is maintained until one of the conditions is satisfied.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 repeatedly executes the rounds in the big hit gaming state until the number of rounds execution reaches a predetermined upper limit number. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 executes the round according to the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, the game ball does not win a prize winning opening etc.) even before the number of times the round is executed reaches the predetermined upper limit number of times. You may complete the The predetermined upper limit number of times is two types (eight times corresponding to 8R, 16 times corresponding to 16R in this embodiment), but may be one type or three or more types. May be

  In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R arranged in the display area of the image display device 5, variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to the start of the special drawing game. In addition, a reach state may be reached in a period from when variable display of the decorative symbol is started to when the variable display is ended by stop display of the finalized decorative symbol. With the reach state, a decorative symbol (also referred to as a "reach variation symbol") that is not displayed in a stopped state when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of a big hit combination Is a display state in which the fluctuation continues, or a display state in which all or some of the decorative symbols are fluctuated synchronously while constituting all or a part of the big hit combination. The effect in the reach state is called reach effect.

  As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, depending on the rendering pattern, the possibility that the big hit combination and the like will be finally stopped and displayed after the reach effect may be made different (also referred to as “big hit expectation” or “big hit reliability”).

  In addition, the jackpot expectation degree by a certain production is, for example, (probability that the production will be executed at the big hit) × (probability of becoming the big hit) / {(probability of the presentation being performed at the big hit) × (probability of the big hit) It is calculated by + (probability that the effect is executed other than the big hit time) × (probability of not becoming a big hit). In addition, when a certain effect is executed, when it always becomes a "big hit", the big hit expectation degree of the effect is "1". The same is true for the super reach expectation degree by a certain effect.

  The reach production is a production that gives notice to the player that the big hit expectation is high, etc., but suggests the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the player that the big hit expectation is high in addition to the reach production, It is possible to execute suggested effects (e.g., hold effects, pseudo linked effects, etc.). In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute an effect (for example, a hold effect, a slip effect, etc.) that indicates to the player that any reach effect or certain reach effect is to be executed. Hereinafter, a player may be notified of an indication that any reach effect or a certain reach effect may be executed, that the jackpot expectation is high, etc.

  In addition, the notification (prediction, suggestion) by the advance presentation effect may be performed before the player recognizes whether the notification content is realized. For example, the advance notice effect notifying the possibility of reaching the reach state may be performed as long as it is performed before the reach state (or the non-reach state). In addition, the notice effect for notifying the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" may be performed as long as it is performed before the finalized decoration symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Among the advance notice effects, it is sufficient that what is to be the advance read notice effect (also referred to as “pre-decision notice effect”) is included. Prior read advance notice effect determines whether the variable display result is "big hit" based on the hold information etc. of the special drawing game before starting the variable display to be the advance notice target. (Pre-reading), it is the announcement production which is executed on the basis of the decision result. In the following description, the pending information targeted for the pre-reading preview effect is referred to as pending information of the target, the pending display corresponding to the pending information of the target is referred to as pending display of the target, and the variable display corresponding to the pending information of the target It is also called variable target display. In addition, the active display (active display displayed during the variable display of a target) corresponding to the pending display of a target is also called the active display of a target.

  In addition, the display mode of the active display may be determined at the time of winning, or may be determined at the time of the pending display (before the active display is made yet), or when it is the active display (at the time of the change start) You may decide to Further, the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active corresponding to the hold display (active display displayed by erasing the hold display) may be the same (or substantially the same), They may be related to each other. The display mode being the same (or substantially the same) means that, for example, an active display of the same or substantially the same display mode as the display mode of the hold display before the deletion is displayed.

  When the display modes are related to each other, there are, for example, three types of display modes (expected degrees of display mode a> expected degrees of display mode b> expected degrees of display mode c) as display modes of pending display. 3 types of display modes having different jackpot expectations as display modes of active display (expected degree of display mode s> expected degree of display mode t> expected degree of display mode u. However, display mode s is display mode a, display mode a, Unlike in any of b and c, the display mode t is different from any of the display modes a, b and c, and the display mode u is different from any of the display modes a, b and c). When the hold display is erased, the active display of the display mode s is displayed. When the hold display of the display mode b is erased, the active display of the display mode t is displayed. When the hold display of the display mode c is erased, the display It is that the active display of like u is displayed. In addition, when an active display effect at the time of addition described later is executed, when the pending display of the display mode a is erased, the active display of the display mode t or the display mode u is displayed, and the pending display of the display mode b is erased When it is turned on, the active display of the display mode u is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, as the pre-reading advance notice effect, the hold effect by the display mode of the hold display in the start winning game storage display area 5H can be executed. In the hold effect, for example, an effect (hold at the time of addition hold) to display a hold display to be added to the start winning a prize storage display area 5H in a notice mode (blue or red in the present embodiment) different from the normal mode An effect (hold change effect) or the like for changing the already displayed hold display to a notice mode (including a change from one notice mode to another notice mode) is included.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is an effect to be executed when changing the hold display to the notice mode as the pre-reading notice effect, and a character or the like is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 to directly display the hold display. An effect (action effect) to act indirectly is executable. In addition, the effect (action effect effect) to be executed when the above-described effect and at least a part of the effect mode are common and the on-hold display is not changed to the advance notice mode may be executable.

  Further, in the present embodiment, active display effect by the display mode of the active display in the active display area AHA may be executable as the advance effect (or the advance notice effect). In the active display effect, for example, an effect that displays the active display to be added to the active display area AHA in the notice mode when the hold display at the time of erasing is the normal mode (active display effect at the time of addition) An effect (active display change effect) or the like for changing the active display being displayed to the advance notice mode (including a change from one notice mode to another advance notice mode) is included. In the case where the on-hold change effect and the active display change effect are not particularly distinguished, they may be referred to as “on-hold change effect and the like”.

  In addition, when the active display effect is executable, the above-mentioned effect is executed when changing the active display to the advance notice mode, and a character or the like is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 to directly display the active display. It may be an effect to act in an indirect manner. In addition, when the active display effect is executable, the effect cassette effect is an effect common to the effect effect and at least a part of the effect modes, and is an effect to be executed when the active display is not changed to the advance notice mode. It may be

  Further, in the present embodiment, a concealment effect that conceals the pending display in the start winning combination memory display area 5H can be executed. Note that the concealment effect is an effect that makes it difficult to view at least a part of the hold display. For example, in the concealment effect, it is difficult to visually recognize the hold display so that even the number of the hold display displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H can not be recognized at all (for example, an image for the cover is displayed on the front (upper layer)) And it looks like a silhouette on the whole and is difficult to view, an image for concealment is displayed on the front, it is partially disturbed to make it difficult to see, and the holding display itself becomes hard to see (smaller, translucent) It may be an effect that makes it difficult or not (for example, an image for concealment is displayed on the front surface and is completely invisible, completely invisible by transparency or non-display). Also, the number of pending displays displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H may be an effect that makes it difficult or impossible to visually recognize the display modes of those that are somehow recognizable (for example, recognizable by a silhouette). . Moreover, although the display mode is recognizable, it may be an effect that makes it difficult or impossible to visually recognize the number. For example, the presence or absence of a pending display (for example, a red pending display) of a certain display mode may be notified. Also, in the case of a hold display in which the notice mode is expressed not in the whole but in a part (for example, the upper part), the concealment effect makes it difficult to visually recognize the upper part of each hold display displayed in the start winning memory display area 5H Or it may be an effect that makes it impossible.

  Also, the concealment effect may hide the active display in the active display area AHA instead of or in addition to the hold display in the start winning combination memory display area 5H.

  In the present embodiment, as a determined special symbol in the special figure game, among the special symbols (special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5” and “7”) that become big hit symbols, the special symbol indicating “3” When the special symbol indicating the symbol or the number of "5" is stopped and displayed, it becomes "8R probability variation big hit" which is one aspect of "big hit". Also, when the special symbol indicating the number of "7" is stopped and displayed, it becomes "16R probability variation big hit" which is one aspect of "big hit". After the end of the 16R probability variation big hit or the 8R probability variation big hit, probability variation control (probability fluctuation control) is performed together with time saving control (time shortening control).

  By performing the probability change control, the probability that the variable display result will be a "big hit" in the special figure game each time is improved to be higher than when the probability change control is not performed. The probability change control is one of the conditions when the special figure game of a predetermined number of STs (also referred to as the number of probability changes) is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state, and when the variable display result is "big hit" End when it is first established. Therefore, even if the variable display result does not become "big hit" when the probability change control is being performed, the probability change control finish. The predetermined number of times of ST is, for example, 70 times.

  Further, by performing the time reduction control, the variable display time (special figure fluctuation time) of the special symbol in the special figure game is shortened as compared with the case where the time reduction control is not performed. In the time-saving control, after the big hit gaming state is over, when a predetermined time-saving number of special drawing games are executed and the variable display result is a "big hit", either condition is established first. To finish. Therefore, even if the variable display result does not become a "big hit" when the time-saving control is being performed, the time-saving control ends when the predetermined number of time-saving special drawing games have been consumed. Note that the predetermined time reduction number is, for example, 70 times.

  When time saving control is performed, the control for shortening the variation time of the normal symbol in the regular drawing game with the regular symbol display 20 (general drawing variation time) is shorter than that when the time reducing control is not performed, or Control to improve the probability that the variable display result of the symbol will be "per common drawing" than when time saving control is not performed, the variable display result is "per common drawing" based on the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B based on The game ball has a second start winning game such as control to make tilt control time to perform tilt control of the movable wing piece longer than when time reduction control is not performed, and control to increase the number of tilts than when time reduction control is not performed. A control that is advantageous to the player is performed by making it easy to pass through (enter) the mouth and increasing the possibility that the second start condition is established. As described above, the control that facilitates the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening with the time saving control and is advantageous for the player is also referred to as high open control. As high open control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed.

  By performing the high open control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening is in the wide open state is increased more than when the high open control is not performed. Therefore, the second start condition for executing the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is likely to be satisfied, and the second special figure game can be executed frequently, so that the next variable display result The time until the "big hit" is reduced. The period during which the high release control can be performed is also referred to as a high release control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time saving control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both time saving control and high opening control are performed is also referred to as a time saving state or a high base state. In addition, the gaming state in which the probability change control is performed is also referred to as a high probability state or a probability change state. The short time state (high base state) and the high certainty state (probable state) are examples of advantageous states advantageous to the player.

  A game state in which time reduction control and high opening control are performed together with probability change control, that is, a game state in a high probability state (probability state) and also in a high base state (time reduction state) is a high probability high base state or time reduction probability state Also called. The game state in which only time change control is performed and time reduction control and high opening control are not performed, that is, the game state which is a high probability state (probability state) but not a high base state (time reduction state) is a high probability low base state It is also referred to as a timeless nondeterministic state. In addition, only the high certainty high base state (time reduction attached definite change state) may be called "probable change state". A gaming state in which time reduction control or high opening control is performed without probability change control being performed, that is, a gaming state in which the high base state (time reduction state) is not a high probability state (probability state), is also referred to as a low probability high base state Be done. The game state in which time change control is not performed and time saving control or high opening control is not performed, that is, the game state in neither high probability state (probability state) nor high base state (time reduction state) is also referred to as low probability low base state Be done. The low probability low base state is a normal state in which neither probability change control nor short time control nor high open control is performed. Therefore, the low probability low base state is distinguished from high probability high base status, high probability low base status, low probability high base status, etc. It may be called "normal state". The initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the state after the initialization process is performed after the power is turned on as in the case where the system reset is performed) is the normal state.

  In the present embodiment, even when the variable display result does not become a "big hit" when the probability variation control is being performed, if the special figure game of the predetermined ST number (number of probability variations) is digested. Although the probability change control is ended, the probability change control may not be ended until the variable display result becomes “big hit” without providing the ST number (number of probability changes). That is, a probability variation big hit may be provided to continue the probability variation control until the next big hit. When providing a positive variation big hit that continues the positive variation control until the next big hit, a normal big hit may not be provided after the termination.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is mounted with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13 and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 also includes a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. Besides, various substrates such as a payout control substrate, an information terminal substrate, a launch control substrate, an interface substrate and the like are arranged on the back of the gaming board 2 etc. in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main substrate 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control substrate consisting of a setting function of random numbers used in the special view game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch disposed at a predetermined position, etc. And a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer. Further, the main board 11 performs lighting / extinguishing control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the first special figure or the second special figure The variable display of predetermined identification information, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the on / off / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20, etc. It also has a function to control.

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

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display 5, the speaker 8, and the lamp. Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the 9 and the movable part 17 or the like are mounted.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12 and is for outputting sound from the speaker 8 based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12 and the like. The processing circuit etc. which perform audio signal processing are mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on the command and control data from the effect control board 12, the light on / off drive in the lamp 9 etc. The lamp driver circuit etc. to be carried are mounted. The accessory control substrate 16 is a control substrate for accessory operation control provided separately from the effect control substrate 12, and drives the movable accessory 17 based on a command from the effect control substrate 12, control data, etc. A circuit or the like that outputs a drive signal is mounted on an actuator (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected to a wire for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23. The gate switch 21, the first start opening switch 22A, the second start opening switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have any configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as one called a sensor. If it is In addition to the gate switch 21, the first start opening switch 22A, the second start opening switch 22B, and the count switch 23, the game machine 1 is similarly connected to the main board 11 (for example, a glass door (not shown)). A switch for detecting the open / close state of the game board 2), a switch for detecting the open / close state of the game board 2 itself, a switch for detecting illegal vibration, and a switch for detecting illegal electromagnetic wave. In addition, the main substrate 11 has a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, and a common view hold indicator 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

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

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte indicates MODE (classification of command), and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is "0". The command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and another command form may be used. Further, in this example, the effect control command is configured by two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the effect control command may be one or more than three. Good.

  In addition, the information which comprises each production control command may be memorize | stored in the command table in ROM101, for example. When transmitting a certain effect control command to the effect control board 12, as a setting for transmitting the effect control command, the storage address of the effect control command in the command table is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer It may be stored in the buffer area that has been Thereafter, the command control process (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) is executed, etc., whereby the effect control command set as described above is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 Is transmitted.

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

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for notifying a variable display result. For example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the variable display result notification command determines whether the variable display result is “lost”, “16R positive variation big hit” or “8R positive variation big hit”, or a big hit type Different EXT data are set according to the determination result of.

  The command B100H is a first starting opening prize notification command for notifying that the first starting condition is established (may also be referred to as a first starting opening prize designation command and a first starting opening winning command). Command B200H is a second starting opening prize notification command for notifying that the second starting condition for executing the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is established (second starting opening winning combination designated command , Sometimes referred to as the second start opening winning combination command).

  The command C1XXH is a first pending storage number notification command for reporting the first special view pending storage number. The command C2XXH is a second pending storage number notification command for reporting the second special view pending storage number. For example, when the first start winning combination occurs (when the number of first special drawing reservations is increased), the first reservation number of prizes notification command is transmitted together with the first starting opening prize notification command. Further, when the second start winning combination occurs (when the number of the second special view pending storage increases), the second pending storage number notification command is transmitted together with the second starting opening winning notification command.

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

  In the present embodiment, in the winning random number value determination process (FIG. 15), the variation category except for some cases (for example, when there is the first starting winning in the high base state etc.) when the starting winning occurs. The variation category is determined based on the random number value MR3 for determination. Then, a value corresponding to the determination result is set in the EXT data of the variation category command, and control to transmit to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 is super reachable in the variable display based on the start winning based on the value set in the variation category command transmitted from the main board 11 when the start winning occurs. It can be recognized whether or not.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main substrate 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a program for game control, fixed data, etc., and a work for game control. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 for providing an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 for executing a control operation by executing a game control program, and updating of numerical data representing a random number independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to be performed and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view exemplifying a random value counted (updated) on the main substrate 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, on the side of the main substrate 11, a random value MR1 for determining the special display result, a random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining the variation category, Numerical data indicating each of the random number value MR4 for display result determination and the random number value MR5 for variation pattern determination is controlled so as to be countable. Note that other random values may be used to enhance the gaming effect. The random numbers used to control the progress of such a game are also referred to as gaming random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating a part or all of the random numbers MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 updates the various numerical value data by software using a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of the MR 5 may be counted.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory view for explaining an example of a variation category and a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In FIG. 5, the fluctuation category “PA1” is a shortening / non-reach (loss) fluctuation category. The fluctuation pattern “PA1-1” belongs to the fluctuation category “PA1”. The fluctuation category “PA2” is a non-reach (loss) fluctuation category. The fluctuation pattern "PA2-1" and "PA2-2" belong to the fluctuation category "PA2". The fluctuation category “PA3” is a normal reach (loss) fluctuation category. The fluctuation pattern "PA3-1" and "PA3-2" belong to the fluctuation category "PA3". The fluctuation category “PA4” is a super reach α (loss) fluctuation category. The variation patterns “PA4-1” to “PA4-3” belong to the variation category “PA4”. The fluctuation category “PA5” is a super reach β (loss) fluctuation category. The variation patterns “PA5-1” to “PA5-3” belong to the variation category “PA5”. The fluctuation category “PB1” is a shortening / reach (big hit) fluctuation category. The fluctuation pattern “PB1-1” belongs to the fluctuation category “PB1”. The variation category “PB3” is a normal reach (big hit) variation category. The fluctuation pattern "PB3-1" and "PB3-2" belong to the fluctuation category "PB3". The fluctuation category “PB4” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation category. The variation patterns “PB4-1” to “PB4-3” belong to the variation category “PB4”. The variation category “PB5” is a super reach β (big hit) variation category. The variation patterns “PB5-1” to “PB5-3” belong to the variation category “PB5”.

  A part of FIG. 5 will be described. For example, the variation pattern "PA3-1" belonging to the variation category "PA3" is a normal reach (loss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. In addition, the fluctuation pattern “PA3-2” is a normal reach (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is performed once. The variation pattern “PA4-1” belonging to the variation category “PA4” is a super reach α (loss) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PA4-2” is a super reach α (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PA4-3” is a super reach α (loss) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice. The variation pattern "PB3-1" belonging to the variation category "PB3" is a normal reach (big hit) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. In addition, the fluctuation pattern “PB3-2” is a normal reach (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The variation pattern “PB1-1” belonging to the variation category “PB1” is a shortening / reach (big hit) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is shortened compared to the variation pattern “PB3-1”. The variation pattern “PB4-1” belonging to the variation category “PB4” is a super reach α (big hit) variation pattern in which the special figure variation time is a normal length. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-2” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed once. The fluctuation pattern “PB4-3” is a super reach α (big hit) fluctuation pattern in which the pseudo continuous fluctuation (effect) is executed twice.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 6, before the variable display result (special view display result) of the special view game is derived and displayed, the special view display result is set to the random value MR1 for special view display result determination. It is a table referenced to make a decision based on it. In the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 6, according to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the determination values (special map display result determination) assigned to the respective special view display results ("big hit", "lost") The number of numerical values to be compared with the random number MR1 is different. According to the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 6, when the gaming state is in the high certainty state, more determination values are allocated to the “big hit” than in the low certainty state. That is, in the high certainty state, the probability of being a "big hit" is made higher than in the low certainty state.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the big hit type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. When the big hit classification determination table 131 shown in FIG. 7 determines that the special map display result is to be controlled to the big hit gaming state as "big hit", the big hit classification is determined for the big hit classification. It is a table referred to to determine based on the random value MR2. In the big hit classification determination table 131 shown in FIG. 7, depending on whether the variation special drawing is the first special drawing or the second special drawing (that is, whether to execute the first special drawing game or the second special drawing game) If the number of judgment values (numeric values to be compared with the random value MR2 for jackpot classification determination) assigned to each jackpot type (“16R probability variation jackpot”, “8R probability variation jackpot”) is different depending on whether I'm sorry. According to the big hit classification determination table 131 shown in FIG. 7, when the variation special figure is the second special figure (when the second special figure game is executed), it is more than when the variation special figure is the first special figure A lot of judgment values are assigned to "16R probability variation big hit" (than when the first special view game is executed). That is, in the second special view game, the probability of becoming the “16R probability variation big hit” is increased when the “big hit” is obtained compared to the first special view game.

  The ROM 101 also includes a variation category determination table that is referred to in order to determine the variation category to any of a plurality of types, and a variation pattern that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern to any of a plurality of types. A decision table is stored.

  The RAM 102 holds various data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which part or all of the held data is backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply substrate.

  FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a game control data holding area provided in the RAM 102. As shown in FIG. The RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 8, for example, as an area for holding various data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 8 includes a first special view hold storage unit 151A, a second special view hold storage unit 151B, a hold specification information storage unit 151C, a common view hold storage unit 151D, and a game. A control flag setting unit 152, a game control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure holding storage unit 151A stores holding data (first holding information) of the first special figure game. As an example, the first special view reserve storage unit 151A is associated with the reserve number in the winning order (the order of detection of the game balls) to the first start winning opening, and the CPU 103 random number based on the passage (enter) of the game balls With numerical data (for example, numerical data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR3) indicating random numbers extracted from the circuit 104 etc. as pending data, storage is performed until the number of memories reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4") Do.

  The second special view reserve storage unit 151B stores reserve data (second reserve information) of the second special view game. As an example, the second special view reserve storage unit 151B is associated with the reserve number in the winning order (the order of detection of the game balls) to the second start winning opening, random number by the CPU 103 based on the passage (enter) of the game balls Numeric data (for example, numeric data indicating random numbers MR1 to MR3) indicating random numbers extracted from circuit 104 or the like is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4") .

  The hold specification information storage unit 151C is a winning order of the entire hold data including the hold data stored in the first special view hold storage unit 151A and the hold data stored in the second special view hold storage unit 151B. Hold data (first hold information) based on the occurrence of the first start winning, or hold data based on the occurrence of the second start win (second hold information) Stores information indicating whether the In the hold specification information storage unit 151C illustrated in FIG. 14, “first” indicates that the hold information is first, and “second” indicates that the hold information is second.

  The common drawing reservation storage unit 151D stores the holding information of the common drawing game. For example, the common drawing reserve storage unit 151D determines the common drawing display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the gaming ball in correspondence with the holding number in the order the gaming ball passes the passing gate 41 For example, numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for use is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4").

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags capable of updating the state according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores, for each of a plurality of types of flags, data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state.

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

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, in the game control counter setting unit 154, the first hold storage number count value, which is the storage value of the first hold storage number counter for counting the first special view hold storage number, and the second special view hold storage number The second pending storage number count value which is the storage value of the second pending storage number counter for counting, the total pending storage number count value which is the storage value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number, etc. It is memorized.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with a CPU for effect control 120 which performs control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 for storing a program for effect control, fixed data and the like, and a work area for the CPU 120 for effect control. RAM 122, the display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, etc., and the random number for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124, an I / O 125, and an RTC (real time clock) circuit 126 are mounted.

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

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

  In the effect control board 12, for example, numerical data indicating various random number values used to control the effect operation is counted by the random number circuit 124 or the like in an updatable manner. The random number used to control such a rendering operation is also referred to as a rendering random number.

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

  Further, the ROM 121 has a plurality of effect control patterns used to control the effect operation by the effect control CPU 120 using various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, the movable object 17, etc.) Data to be configured is stored. Each effect control pattern is composed of data indicating control contents of various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like. That is, various rendering operations are realized by setting a rendering control pattern. For example, the variable display operation of the decorative symbol corresponding to each fluctuation pattern is realized by setting the effect control pattern corresponding to each fluctuation pattern. The hold control, the active display effect, the fanfare effect, the effect during the round game (the effect during opening and the effect during closing), the ending effect and the like are also realized by setting the effect control pattern corresponding to each effect.

  FIG. 9A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. The effect control pattern is, for example, control for controlling various effect operations such as effect control process timer determination value, display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, movable combination control data, end code, etc. It may be configured from data, and the contents of various effect control, switching timing of effect control, and the like may be set in time series. In addition to the above, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for specifying the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value (effect control process timer value) of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM built in the effect control microcomputer. That is, determination values corresponding to the execution time (rendering time) of each rendering operation are set in advance. Note that, instead of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command has been received from the main substrate 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling an effect operation in the effect control microcomputer. Data indicating the switching timing or the like of effect control may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes, for example, data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data for specifying the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes, for example, data indicating a voice output mode from the speaker 8, such as data indicating an output mode such as a rendering sound interlocked with a variable display operation of the decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the voice control data is data designating a voice output operation from the speaker 8. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating a light emission operation mode of the lamp 9. That is, the lamp control data is data for specifying the light emitting operation of the lamp 9. The operation detection control data includes, for example, a period in which an operation on the operation unit such as the push button 31B is effectively detected, and data indicating the control content of the rendering operation in the case where the operation is effectively detected. That is, the operation detection control data is data for specifying a rendering operation according to the operation on the operation unit. The movable part control data includes, for example, data indicating an operation mode of the movable part 17. That is, the movable part control data is data for specifying the operation of the movable part 17. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all of the effect control patterns, but are effect control patterns configured to include a part of control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

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

  Although the rendering operation shown in FIG. 9 (B) corresponds to the entire period from the start of the variation of the decorative symbol to the final stop, the present invention is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative symbol An effect control pattern may be provided to execute the effect operation in response to a partial period (e.g., a period in which the advance effect is performed). Alternatively, to perform the rendering operation in accordance with a predetermined period other than during variable display of the decorative symbol (for example, a period in which a round is being executed in the big hit gaming state, a period in which an ending effect is executed at the end of the big hit gaming state, etc.) An effect control pattern of may be provided.

  When setting the effect control pattern, pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read out from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or pattern data of the corresponding effect control pattern The storage address in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the effect control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not any of the effect control process timer determination values match, and if it matches, the effect operation according to the corresponding various control data Control the As described above, the effect control CPU 120 uses the effect device (for example, the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the lamp) according to the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. 9, advance the control of the movable part 17 and the like). In each of the process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n associated with the effect control process timer determination values # 1 to #n, voice control data # 1 to voice control Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n, movable combination control data # 1 to movable combination control data #n are respectively effects The control content of the rendering operation in the device is shown, and rendering control execution data # 1 to rendering control execution data #n for specifying the execution of rendering control are configured.

  The instruction according to the effect control pattern set in this manner is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, the feature control board 16, and the like. For example, in the display control unit 123 that has received an instruction from the effect control CPU 120, a predetermined VDP, for example, reads out the image data indicated by the instruction from the image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily stores it in the VRAM. Let Further, in the voice control board 13 receiving the command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and expands it by temporarily storing it in the voice RAM or the like. .

  FIG. 10A is a block diagram and the like showing an example of the configuration of the effect control data holding area provided in the RAM 122. In the RAM 122, as an area for holding various data used to control the rendering operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a presentation control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 10A is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 10A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. There is.

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the start winning combination reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 10B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. The start winning combination reception command buffer 194A is provided with storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “8”) of the total pending storage number. When there is a start winning to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the starting opening winning designation command (the first starting opening winning designation command or the second starting opening winning designation command), the symbol specifying command, the variation category command The four commands of the pending storage number notification command (the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command) are set to 1 and transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12. A storage area is secured in the start winning combination reception command buffer 194A so that the start opening winning combination designation command, the symbol specification command, the variation category command, and the pending storage number notification command can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands from the top of the free area of the start winning reception command buffer 194A in the order received at the start winning. At the start winning game, command transmission is performed in the order of a start opening winning combination designation command, a symbol designation command, a variation category command, and a pending storage number notification command. Therefore, if command reception is properly performed, as shown in FIG. 10B, in the storage area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “1” to “8”, the start opening winning combination designation command, the symbol designation command, the variation The category command and the pending storage number notification command are stored in this order. The command stored in the start winning reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 10 (B) is the first storage area (area corresponding to the buffer number "1" every time variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Are deleted from the ones stored in, and subsequent storage contents are shifted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, data constituting the preread notice buffer 194B as shown in FIG. 10C is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. Storage areas (areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “8”) corresponding to respective data constituting the start winning combination reception command buffer 194A are provided in the prefetch advance notice buffer 194B. That is, in the pre-reading notice buffer 194B, the contents of the determination regarding the pre-reading notice effect relating to each hold information determined by the effect control CPU 120 etc. are stored in association with the buffer numbers “1” to “8”. . For example, when pending data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is deleted in start prize winning reception command buffer 194A due to start of variable display of decorative design, etc. The content associated with the buffer number is also deleted. In addition, when the hold data (one set of commands) associated with a certain buffer number is shifted to another buffer number in the start-up winning reception command buffer 194A due to start of variable display of the decorative symbol, etc. In the read notice buffer 194B, the contents associated with the buffer number are also shifted to the other buffer numbers.

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

  In the main substrate 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply substrate is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes predetermined processing to be gaming control main processing. When the game control main processing is started, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt prohibition and then performs necessary initialization. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Further, the register setting of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. As a result, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When initialization is complete, after enabling the interrupt, it enters loop processing. In the game control main process, the loop process may be entered after executing the process for restoring the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 11 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, whereby the gate switch 21, the first starting opening switch 22A, and the second starting opening via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by performing predetermined main side error processing (including sensor error notification processing), abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12).

  Subsequent to the processing of step S12, the CPU 103 executes predetermined information output processing to, for example, the big hit information, start information, probability fluctuation information supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 And so forth (step S13).

  Following the information output process of step S13, the CPU 103 executes a game random number update process (step S14). In the gaming random number updating process of step S14, for example, at least a part of gaming random numbers (for example, random number values MR1 to MR5 etc.) used on the main substrate 11 side is updated by software. As one example, the CPU 103 may update numerical data indicating the gaming random number counted by the random counter of the gaming control counter setting unit 154 by software.

  Subsequent to the game random number updating process of step S14, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process (step S15). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special drawing process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display device 4B, opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning prize ball device 7 and the like in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process processing, the CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process processing (step S16). The normal symbol process processing is executed to control the display operation (for example, lighting and extinguishing of the segment LED, etc.) in the normal symbol display 20, and the variable display of the normal symbol and the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B. Enables tilting operation setting and so on.

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

  FIG. 12 is a flow chart showing an example of the special symbol process process executed in step S15 of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. In the special symbol process processing, the CPU 103 first executes start winning determination processing (step S101). FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101 of the special symbol process process (step S15) shown in FIG.

  In the start winning determination process (step S101) shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first detects the detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. Based on the determination, it is determined whether the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201). When it is determined in step S201 that the first starting opening switch 22A is on (step S201; YES), the CPU 103 determines that the first special view reservation storage number (the first special view game suspension number) is predetermined. It is determined whether or not the upper limit value (for example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) has been reached (step S202). The CPU 103 may identify the first special image storage number by reading the first storage number count value, which is the storage value of the first storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example.

  If it is determined in step S202 that the number of first special view reservations is not the upper limit (step S202; NO), the CPU 103 stores the value stored in the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (starting “1” is set to the mouth buffer value) (step S207). Subsequent to the process of step S207, the CPU 103 executes a start winning process (FIG. 14) (step S208), and sets (clears) "0" to the start hole buffer value (step S209).

  If it is determined in step S201 that the first start port switch 22A is not on (step S201 (NO)), or if it is determined in step S202 that the number of first special view storages has reached the upper limit (Step S202 (YES)) After executing the processing of step S209, the CPU 103 receives a command from the second starting opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. Based on the detection signal, it is determined whether the second start port switch 22B is on (step S203). When it is determined in step S203 that the second starting opening switch 22B is on (step S203; YES), the CPU 103 determines that the second special view reserve storage number (the number of reserve for the second special view game) is predetermined. It is determined whether the upper limit value (for example, "4" as the upper limit storage number) has been reached (step S204). The CPU 103 may specify the second special-image storage number by reading the second-storage number count, which is a storage value of the second-storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example.

  If it is determined in step S204 that the second special drawing reserve storage number is not the upper limit value (step S204; NO), the CPU 103 stores the storage value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (starting value "2" is set to the mouth buffer value) (step S210). Subsequent to the process of step S210, the CPU 103 executes the start winning process (FIG. 14) (step S211), sets (clears) "0" to the start hole buffer value (step S212), and determines the start winning determination process. Finish.

  When it is determined in step S203 that the second start port switch 22B is not on (step S203 (NO)), or when it is determined in step S204 that the number of second special view storages has reached the upper limit value. (Step S204 (YES)), the start winning determination processing ends without performing the processing of steps S210, S211, and S212.

  According to the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 13, even if the start winning combination of the game balls is simultaneously detected in the first start opening switch 22A and the second start opening switch 22B, the processing based on the respective detections Can be completed.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning process (steps S208 and S211). In the start winning process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first updates the number of to-be-saved special storages according to the starting opening buffer value so as to add 1 (step S215). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the first pending storage number count value is incremented by one, while when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, the second pending storage number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase by one when the gaming ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening and the first starting condition is satisfied. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase by one when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied. Following the process of step S215, the total number of pending storages is updated so as to add one (step S216). For example, the total pending storage number count value, which is the storage value of the total pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated so as to add one.

  Subsequent to the process of step S216, the CPU 103 selects a special figure display result determination random number value MR1 from among the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 and the game control counter setting unit 154 for determining the big hit type. The numerical value data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category is extracted (step S217). Numeric data representing each random number value extracted in this manner is stored at the top of the empty entry in the special-image hold storage unit 151 according to the starting opening buffer value by being set as hold information (step S218). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, numerical data representing random number values MR1 to MR3 are set in the first special image storage unit 151A, while when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, Numerical data representing random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in second special image storage unit 151B. In addition, information according to the starting opening buffer value is stored in the hold specification information storage unit 151C.

  Subsequent to the process of step S218, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a starting opening winning notice command according to the starting opening buffer value to the effect control board 12 (step S219). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the setting for transmitting the first starting opening winning notification command is performed. When the starting opening buffer value is "2", the setting for transmitting the second starting opening winning notification command is performed. For example, after the special symbol process processing is completed, the command command processing (step S17) of the game control timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. The signal is transmitted from the substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12.

  Subsequent to the process of step S219, the CPU 103 executes a winning random number value determination process (step S220). Thereafter, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting the pending storage number notification command (step S221). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the setting for transmitting the first pending storage number notification command is performed. When the starting opening buffer value is "2", the setting for transmitting the second holding storage number notification command is performed. Then, the start winning process ends. In addition, for example, the command control process (step S17) of the timer control process for game control shown in FIG. , From the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart or the like showing an example of the winning random number value determination process (step S220). In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 15A, the CPU 103 first specifies the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (step S401). In the process of step S401, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the big hit gaming state is by checking the state of the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like. Specifically, the CPU 103 identifies the jackpot gaming state when the jackpot flag is on, and identifies the jackpot gaming state when the jackpot flag is not on (when it is off). Further, in the process of step S401, the CPU 103 identifies the high base state or the low base state by confirming the state of the high base flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like. Specifically, the CPU 103 identifies the high base state when the high base flag is in the on state, and identifies the low base state when the high base flag is not in the on state (when in the off state). . Further, in the process of step S401, even if the CPU 103 determines the state of high probability or low probability by confirming the state of the high probability flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, etc. Good. Specifically, the CPU 103 identifies the high probability state when the high probability flag is in the on state, and identifies the low probability state when the high probability flag is not in the on state (when it is in the off state). May be

  The CPU 103 sets the high base flag in the on state in the big hit end process (step S117). The CPU 103 also clears the high base flag to the off state in the special symbol stop process (step S113). For example, the CPU 103 sets an initial value of zero to the fluctuation number counter to be compared with the number of time reductions in the big hit end processing, and updates (counts up) the value of the fluctuation number counter when it becomes lost in special symbol stop processing. At the same time, the high base flag is cleared to the off state when the value of the fluctuation number counter reaches the number of time savings. The CPU 103 also sets the high probability flag to the on state in the big hit end process. Further, the CPU 103 clears the high probability flag to the off state in the special symbol stop process. For example, the CPU 103 sets an initial value of zero to the fluctuation number counter to be compared with the ST number in the big hit end processing, and updates (counts up) the value of the fluctuation number counter when it becomes lost in special symbol stop processing. At the same time, when the value of the fluctuation number counter reaches the high probability number, the high probability flag is cleared to the off state. The value of the fluctuation number counter is stored in, for example, the game control counter setting unit 154.

  Following the process of step S401, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot gaming state is currently in progress (step S402). In other words, it is determined whether or not it has been determined in the process of step S401 that the jackpot gaming state has been made. If it is determined in step S402 that the player is not in the big hit gaming state (step S402; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether it is in the high base state (step S403). That is, it is determined whether or not it has been determined in the process of step S401 that the high base state is established.

  If it is determined in step S402 that a big hit game state is determined (step S402; YES), or if it is determined in step S403 that a high base state is found (step S403; YES), the CPU 103 determines the starting opening buffer value. It is determined whether or not "2" (step S404). That is, it is determined whether or not it is the second start winning combination (the start winning combination where the variation special figure is the second special figure). When it is determined in step S404 that the starting opening buffer value is not "2" (step S404; NO), the winning random number value determination process is ended.

  If it is determined in step S403 that the high base state is not set (step S403 (NO)) or if it is determined in step S404 that the starting opening buffer value is "2" (step S404 (YES)) The CPU 103 sets (selects) a special view display result determination table corresponding to the current gaming state (step S405). Specifically, when the CPU 103 is not in the high certainty state, according to the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 6, the table data for the low certainty state (the value of the range of “8000” to “8189” is “big hit” The table data allocated to the special view display result is set, and when it is in the high probability state, the table data for the high probability state (“8000” to “8818” is displayed from the display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. The table data assigned to the special map display result of the value of the range is “big hit” is set In addition, when the high probability flag is in the on state, the CPU 103 identifies the high probability state and the high probability flag If it is not in the ON state (in the OFF state), it may be specified as the low certainty state, and the display result determination table which is different between the first special figure and the second special figure When using the first special view display result determination table and the second special view display result determination table), if the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the first special view display result determination table is used, and the starting opening is used. If the buffer value is “2”, the second special-image display result determination table may be used.

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

  If it is determined in step S406 that it is within the jackpot determination range (step S406; YES), it indicates the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination extracted in step S217 of the start winning process shown in FIG. Based on the numerical data, the jackpot type is determined (step S407). Specifically, first, CPU 103 responds to a fluctuation special figure ("first special figure" corresponding to "1" or "second special figure" corresponding to "2") specified by the start opening buffer value. Set (select) the big hit classification decision table. Specifically, the CPU 103 sets table data corresponding to the fluctuation special figure from the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 7. Subsequently, for example, the CPU 103 compares the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type with the determination value of each big hit type in the big hit type determination table data set according to the variation special figure etc. It is sufficient to determine the type of jackpot that matches the numerical data indicating the random value MR2.

  Subsequent to the process of step S407, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a symbol designation command according to the determination result of the process of step S407 to the effect control board 12 (step S408). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S406 that it is not within the big hit determination range (step S406; NO), setting for transmitting the symbol designation command according to the loss to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S409). In addition, the symbol designation command set in step S409 is, for example, mainly executed by executing the command control process (step S17) of the timer interrupt process for game control shown in FIG. 11 after the special symbol process process is finished. The signal is transmitted from the substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12.

  After executing the process of step S408 or the process of step S409, the CPU 103 determines whether the high base state is set (step S410). If it is determined in step S410 that the high base state is not set (step S410; NO), that is, if the scene 1 or the scene 3 described above, the CPU 103 is for the low base state according to the special view display result. A variation category determination table is set (selected) (step S411). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S410 that the high base state is present (step S410; YES), that is, if the scene 2 or the scene 4 is present, the CPU 103 selects the high base state according to the special view display result. Set (select) a variation category determination table for (step S412).

  FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of selection of the variation category determination table. FIG. 16A shows a selection example of selecting any of the variation category determination tables from among the plurality of variation category determination tables when in the low base state. According to FIG. 16A, when the special map display result is "loss" in the low base state, three types of variation category determination tables ("C-TBL1" and "C" in the figure are displayed according to the number of pending storages). One of the variation category determination tables is selected from-TBL2 and "C-TBL3". Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16A, when the number of pending storages is 0 or 1, the variation category determination table "C-TBL1" is selected, and when the number of pending storages is 2 or 3, When the variation category determination table "C-TBL2" is selected, and the number of pending storages is four or more, the variation category determination table "C-TBL3" is selected. Also, according to FIG. 16 (A), when the special figure display result is "big hit" in the low base state, one type of variation category determination table ("C-TBL4" in the figure, regardless of the number of pending storages). Is selected.

  FIG. 16B is a selection example of selecting any of the variation category determination tables from among the plurality of variation category determination tables when in the high base state. According to FIG. 16 (B), when the special map display result is "loss" in the high base state, two types of variation category determination tables ("C-TBL1" and "C" in the figure are shown according to the number of pending storages). One of the variation category determination tables is selected from -TBL3 "). Also, according to FIG. 16 (B), when the special view display result is set to "big hit" in the high base state, one type of variation category determination table ("C-TBL5" in the figure, regardless of the number of pending storages). Is selected.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the variation category determination table. FIG. 17A shows the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B. The variation category determination table “C-TBL1” in FIG. 17A (the variation category determination table “C-TBL2” in FIG. 17B, the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” in FIG. 17C, The same applies to the variation category determination table “C-TBL4” of (D) and the variation category determination table “C-TBL5” of FIG. ) Are assigned to multiple types of variation categories.

  For example, in the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” in FIG. 17A, 0 out of 100 (values in the range of “0” to “99”) of the determined values of the random number MR3. The variation category "PA1" is assigned, 70 (values in the range of "0" to "69") are assigned to the variation category "PA2", and 27 (values in the range of "70" to "96") are Allocated to the fluctuation category "PA3", 2 (values in the range of "97" to "98") are allocated to the fluctuation category "PA4", and one (value "99") is allocated to the fluctuation category "PA5" It is done. That is, in the setting example of the variation category determination table “C-TBL1” in FIG. 17A, the variation category “PA1” is 0% (0 ÷ 100), and the variation category “PA2” is 70% (70 ÷ 100), The variation category "PA3" is determined at a ratio of 27% (27 ÷ 100), the variation category "PA4" at 2% (2 ÷ 100), and the variation category "PA5" at a ratio of 1% (1 ÷ 100).

  The variation category determination table “C-TBL2” shown in FIG. 17 (B), the variation category determination table “C-TBL3” shown in FIG. 17 (C), and the variation category determination table “C” shown in FIG. The same applies to the variation category determination table “C-TBL5” shown in FIG.

  It returns to FIG. 15 (A). In the process of step S411 executed when it is determined that the high base state is not set in step S410, the CPU 103 determines the variation category determination table when it is determined in step S406 that the special view display result is "big hit". The table data making up "C-TBL4" is set, and it is determined that the special map display result is "lost", the variation category determination table "C-TBL1" to the variation category determination according to the number of pending storages The table data constituting one of the tables "C-TBL3" is set. Further, in the processing of step S412 executed when it is determined in step S410 that the high base state is set, the CPU 103 changes the category if it is determined in step S406 that the special view display result is "big hit". The table data constituting the determination table "C-TBL5" is set, and it is determined that the special map display result is "loss", the variation category determination table "C-TBL1" or the variation according to the number of pending storages Table data constituting one of the category determination tables "C-TBL3" is set.

  After executing the process of step S411 or the process of step S412, the CPU 103 determines (determines) a fluctuation category based on numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation category determination (step S413). Specifically, the CPU 103 sets numerical value data indicating the random number value MR3 for variable category determination extracted in step S217 of the start winning processing shown in FIG. 14 and the fluctuation category set in step S411 or step S412. It is only necessary to determine which one of the determination values matches the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 by comparing the determination values assigned to the respective variation categories in the table data of the determination table. Subsequent to the process of step S413, the CPU 103 transmits, to the effect control board 12, one of the fluctuation category commands shown in FIG. After setting for setting (step S414), the winning random number value determination process is ended.

  Subsequent to the start winning determination process (step S101), the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special view process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. (See Figure 12).

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

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is a process that is executed when the value of the special process process flag is "1". The fluctuation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a fluctuation pattern, a setting process for transmitting a fluctuation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a first fluctuation start command (or a second fluctuation start command), and the like. There is. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "2".

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is a process that is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "2". The special symbol variation process is a process of causing the special symbol to be varied (variable display) in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the start of variation is a special figure variation time (FIG. 5) It includes the process of determining whether or not it has reached. In the special symbol variation processing, when the elapsed time after the start of variation reaches the special figure variation time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "3".

  The special symbol stopping process of step S113 is a process executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "3". Special symbol stop processing is to stop the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the process to stop (deriving) the finalized special symbol, and the big hit flag is turned off Processing to make the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 transition, or a big hit flag, as processing to be executed in the case where it is determined (when it is determined in advance that the variable display result is "loss" in the special symbol normal processing (step S110)). As a process to be executed when is in the on state (if the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" in advance, it includes a setting process etc. for sending a hit start designation command (fanfare command) . In the special symbol stop process, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special process process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, and when the big hit flag is on, the special process process flag Update the value of to "4".

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is processing to be executed when the value of the special processing process flag is “4”. The big hit opening pre-processing is a process that performs setting for opening the big winning opening (for example, setting of a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big winning opening door for opening the big winning opening, etc.) , And a setting process for transmitting a special winning opening open notification command and the like. In the big hit opening pre-processing, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "5".

  The big hit open process in step S115 is a process that is executed when the value of the special process process flag is “5”. The big hit opening process is large based on whether the elapsed time after opening the big winning opening has passed a predetermined time or whether the number of gaming balls detected by the count switch 23 has reached a predetermined number, etc. A process of determining the timing of returning the winning opening from the open state to the closing state, and setting for closing the big winning opening (for example, for the solenoid 82 for the winning opening door for closing the big winning opening It includes a process of setting a solenoid drive signal and the like, a setting process of transmitting a notification command and the like after opening the special winning opening, and the like. In the big hit open processing, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "6".

  The big hit opening post process in step S116 is a process that is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is “6”. The big hit opening post-processing is processing to determine whether or not the number of executions of the round with the big winning opening opened has reached the maximum winning opening opening number of times, or when the maximum winning opening opening number maximum value has not been reached. The process to be executed includes a setting process for transmitting a special winning opening open notification command, and a setting process for transmitting a hit ending designation command as a process to be executed when the special winning opening opening frequency reaches the maximum value. It is. In the big hit opening post processing, when the number of rounds execution has not reached the maximum winning opening opening number maximum value, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and when reaching the maximum winning opening opening number maximum value, Update the value of the special drawing process flag to "7".

  The big hit end processing of step S117 is processing that is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "7". The big hit end process is a process of determining whether or not the big hit end production waiting time (waiting time corresponding to the execution period of the ending production) has elapsed, or a process to be executed when the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed This includes processing for setting the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the high probability high base state, processing for setting the number of times of ST, and the number of times of time saving. In the big hit end process, when the waiting time corresponding to the execution period of ending effect has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value.

  The big hit open process (step S115), the big hit open post process (step S116), the big hit open pre-process (step S114), the big hit end process (step S117) is a big win when the count switch 23 is turned on. The transmission setting for transmitting a mouth winning notice command is included.

  FIG. 18 is a flow chart showing an example of the special symbol normal processing (step S110). In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first determines whether the total number of pending storages is "0" (step S230). For example, in the process of step S230, the total pending storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read out, and it may be determined whether the read value is "0".

  When the total number of pending storages is other than “0” at step S 230 (step S 230; NO), whether the first pending pending data (the first pending winning data) is the second pending information or not It determines (step S231). For example, in the process of step S231, whether or not the information stored corresponding to the hold number “1” in the hold specific information storage unit 151C is information indicating that it is the second hold information. It may be determined.

  When the hold data to be first digested in step S231 is the second hold information (step S231; YES), the hold stored corresponding to the hold number "1" in the second special view hold storage unit 151B. As data, a random number value MR1 for determining the special view display result and a random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read out at this time may be stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, the second special storage storage count is updated by subtracting one, for example, by subtracting the second storage storage count value by one, and the second special storage storage is updated. Shifts pending data indicating random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in entries lower than the pending number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to pending numbers “2” to “4”) in section 151B by one entry at a time (Step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the information stored in the entry lower than the pending number "1" in the pending specific information storage unit 151C is shifted upward by one entry. In addition, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 updates the total suspension storage count count value stored in the total suspension storage count counter to be decremented by one. Following the process of step S233, the variation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the variation special figure designation buffer is updated to "2" (step S234).

  When the suspension data to be first digested in step S231 is not the second suspension information (step S231; NO), the suspension data stored corresponding to the suspension number "1" in the first special view suspension storage unit 151A. Then, the random number value MR1 for determining the special view display result and the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type are read out (step S236). The numerical data read out at this time may be stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the process of step S 236, the first TOC pending memory number is updated to be decremented by 1 by, for example, subtracting 1 from the first pending memory number count value, and so on. Shifts pending data indicating random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in entries lower than the pending number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to pending numbers “2” to “4”) in section 151A upward by one entry (Step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the information stored in the entry lower than the pending number "1" in the pending specific information storage unit 151C is shifted upward by one entry. Further, in the process of step S 237, the game control counter setting unit 154 updates the total suspension storage count count value stored by the total suspension storage count counter to be decremented by one. Subsequent to the process of step S237, the variation special figure designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

  After executing any of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the CPU 103 sets (selects) a special-image display result determination table according to the current gaming state (step S239). For example, the CPU 103 may set the special view display result determination table as in step S405 of the winning random number value determination process (step S220) shown in FIG. Subsequently, the CPU 103 displays the special view based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special view display result determination stored in the random number buffer for variation and the special view display result decision table set in step S239. The result is determined (step S240). In the process of step S240, CPU 103 sets numerical data indicating random number value MR1 and the special feature set in step S239 as in step S406 of the winning random number value determination process (step S220) shown in FIG. In the table display result determination table data, the special chart display result ("big hit" or "miss") is made by comparing each judgment value assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" one by one, etc. ) Should be determined.

  Following the process of step S240, the CPU 103 determines whether the special map display result determined in step S240 is a "big hit" (step S241). If it is determined in step S241 that the "big hit" is made (step S241; YES), the CPU 103 sets the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 to the on state (step S242). The big hit flag is cleared (reset) to the off state in the big hit end process of step S117. Following the process of step S242, the CPU 103 executes a jackpot type determination process (S244). The big hit type determination process of step S244 is similar to the big hit type determination process executed in step S407 of the winning random number value determination process (step S220) shown in FIG. Following the jackpot type determination process of step S244, the CPU 103 corresponds to the jackpot type determined in the jackpot type determination process of step S244, for example, the stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 A big hit type buffer value is set (step S245). That is, it stores what the jackpot type determined in the jackpot type determination process of step S244 is. As an example, the CPU 103 sets “1” to the big hit type buffer value if the big hit type determined in the big hit type determination process of step S244 is “16R positive variation big hit”, and if “8R positive variation big hit”, the big hit type Set "2" to the buffer value.

  If it is determined in step S241 that "big hit" is not detected (step S241 (NO)) or after the process of step S245 is executed, the CPU 103 displays the special view display result determined in the process of step S240, or In the case of a big hit, a determined special symbol is set corresponding to the big hit type determined in the process of step S244 (step S248). After setting the finalized special symbol in step S248, the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and the special symbol normal processing is ended. .

  When the total number of pending storages is "0" at step S230 (step S230; YES), the demonstration display setting (step S250) is executed, and the special symbol normal processing is ended. In the demonstration display setting of step S250, for example, a customer waiting demonstration specification command for specifying a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image or the like on the image display device 5 is from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12. It is determined whether or not it has been sent. At this time, if it has already been sent, the demo display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if not sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo specification command is made, and then the demonstration display setting is ended.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a variation pattern determination table referred to in the variation pattern setting process (step S111). In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 determines a variation category as in the process of step S413 of the winning random number value determination process (step S220) shown in FIG. 15A, and a variation pattern corresponding to the determined variation category. A determination table is selected (set), and a variation pattern is determined using the selected variation pattern determination table. For example, when the CPU 103 determines the fluctuation category “PA2”, the CPU 103 selects the fluctuation pattern determination table corresponding to the fluctuation category “PA2” shown in FIG. 19B, and selects the random value MR5 for fluctuation pattern determination. When the numerical data to be shown is in the range of "0" to "39", the variation pattern "PA2-1" is determined, and when it is in the range of "40" to "99", the variation pattern "PA2-2" is determined . Further, for example, when the CPU 103 determines the variation category “PA3”, the CPU 103 selects the variation pattern determination table corresponding to the variation category “PA3” shown in FIG. 19C, and selects the variation pattern determination random number MR5. If the numerical data indicating is in the range of “0” to “79”, the variation pattern “PA3-1” is determined, and if it is in the range of “80” to “99”, the variation pattern “PA3-2” is determined Do. The same applies to the case where other variation categories are determined.

  The random number value MR5 for determining the variation pattern may be extracted at the time of execution of the process, and the step S217 of the start winning process (step S208, step S211) as in the random number value MR3 for determining the variation category. It may be extracted at step S210 (or step S236) of the special symbol normal processing (step S110).

  In the present embodiment, the set value of the number of STs (the number of definite variations) and the set value of the number of time reductions of 70 are the same value (both 70 times). The number of times may be different from the setting value of 70 times. Further, in the present embodiment, the set value of the number of STs (number of probability variations) in the case of 8R probability variation big hit and the set value of the number of STs (number of probability variation) in the 16R probability variation big hit are the same value (both 70 times) However, the set value of the number of STs (the number of probability variations) in the case of the 8R probability variation big hit and the set value of the number of STs (the number of probability variation) in the 16R probability variation big hit may be different values. Further, in the present embodiment, the setting value of the number of time reductions in the case of the 8R probability variation big hit and the setting value of the time reduction number in the case of the 16R probability variation bigness are made the same value (both 70 times). The set value of the number of time savings may be different from the set value of the number of times reduced for the 16R probability variation big hit. In addition, when the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is “1”, the CPU 103 determines that it is a 16R probability variation big hit, and the big hit type buffer value is “2”. You may judge that it is 8R probability variation big hit. In addition, when the set value of ST number (number of probable changes) and time reduction number do not differ between the case of 8R probability variation big hit and 16R probability variation big hit (when making the same value), the process of step S312 (big hit type) The reading of the buffer value) may be omitted.

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

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control main process. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in FIG.

  In the effect control main process shown in FIG. 20, first, the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and installs it on the effect control board 12 Performs register settings and the like for the CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is in the on state (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the register setting of CTC. If it is determined that the timer interrupt flag is not in the on state (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly performed and the process waits.

  In addition, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command or the like from the main board 11 occurs separately from the timer interrupt. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 11 is turned on. If an interrupt occurs because the effect control INT signal is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disable state, but interrupts using the CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state. It is desirable to issue a prohibited instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, control to be a rendering control command or the like from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 Capture the signal.

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

  When it is determined in step S72 that the timer interrupt flag is in the on state (step S72; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the timer interrupt flag to be in the off state (step S73), The command analysis process is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process executed in step S74, for example, various presentation control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main substrate 11 and stored in the presentation control command reception buffer are read and then read. Settings, control, and the like corresponding to the output control command issued are performed.

  Following the command analysis process of step S74, the effect control CPU 120 executes an error notification process (step S75). In the error notification process of step S75, an error notification or the like corresponding to the magnetic abnormality notification designation command transmitted from the main substrate 11 is performed, for example, for an act of causing the game ball to be illegally guided to the winning opening using a magnet.

  Following the error notification process of step S75, the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control process process (step S76). In the effect control process of step S76, various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speaker 8, the lamp 9, the movable object 17, etc.) are used based on the effect control command and the like transmitted from the main substrate 11. Judgment, determination, setting, and the like related to the rendering operation are performed.

  Following the effect control process of step S76, the effect control CPU 120 executes effect random number updating process (step S77). In the effect random number updating process of step S77, for example, at least a part of the effect random number used on the side of the effect control board 12 is updated by software. As one example, the effect control CPU 120 may update numerical data indicating effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 by software. Thereafter, the process returns to the process of step S72.

  In addition, on the side of the effect control board 12, the interrupt for receiving the effect control command or the like from the main substrate 11 is described as an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main substrate 11 is turned on. However, the method of generating an interrupt for receiving the effect control command or the like is not limited to the above. For example, an interrupt for receiving a rendering control command or the like may be generated in response to an interrupt request by the first bit of serial communication.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the command analysis process (step S74). In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first receives the command from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the storage content of the effect control command reception buffer or the like It is determined whether there is any (step S501). If it is determined that there is no reception command (step S501; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the command analysis process.

  If it is determined in step S501 that there is a reception command (step S501; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the reception command is the first starting opening prize notification command (step S502). . The effect control CPU 120 may check, for example, MODE data of the received command and specify the type of the received command (see FIG. 3).

  If it is determined in step S502 that the command is the first starting opening winning notice command (step S502; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets a first hold storage number notification waiting time (step S503). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may set an initial timer value predetermined as the reception waiting time of the first hold storage number notification command in the command reception control timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192.

  If it is determined in step S502 that the received command is not the first starting opening winning notification command (step S502; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the received command is the second starting opening winning notification command. (Step S504). If it is determined in step S504 that the command is the second starting opening winning notification command (step S504; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets a second hold storage number notification waiting time (step S505). For example, the effect control CPU 120 may set, in the command reception control timer, a timer initial value which is predetermined as the reception waiting time of the second hold storage number notification command.

  If it is determined in step S504 that the received command is not the second starting opening prize notification command (step S504; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the received command is a symbol designation command (step S506). ). If it is determined in step S506 that the received command is not a symbol designation command (step S506; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the received command is a variation category command (step S507). If it is determined in step S507 that the received command is not a change category command (step S507; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the received command is the first hold storage number notification command (step S508). ). If it is determined in step S508 that the command is the first pending storage number notification command (step S508; YES), the first pending storage number notification waiting time, for example, by initializing the clock operation by the command reception control timer. Is cleared (step S509).

  If it is determined in step S508 that the received command is not the first pending storage number notification command (step S508; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the reception command is the second pending storage number notification command. (Step S510). If it is determined in step S510 that the command is the second pending storage number notification command (step S510; YES), the second pending storage number notification waiting time, for example, by initializing the clock operation by the command reception control timer. Is cleared (step S511).

  When it is determined in step S506 that it is a symbol designation command (step S506 (YES)) or when it is determined in step S507 that it is a variation category command (step S507 (YES)), step S503, step S505, After executing any of the processes of steps S509 and S511, the effect control CPU 120 stores the received command at the top of the free space in the start winning reception command buffer 194A (step S512). Following the process of step S512, the process returns to the process of step S501.

  If it is determined in step S510 that the received command is not the second pending storage number notification command (step S510; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the received command is a fluctuation pattern designation command. (Step S513). If it is determined that it is a fluctuation pattern designation command (step S513; YES), the CPU 201 for effect control stores the fluctuation pattern designation command in the fluctuation pattern designation command storage area formed in the RAM (step S515). . Following the process of step S515, the process returns to the process of step S501.

  If it is determined in step S513 that the received command is not a fluctuation pattern designation command (step S513; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting or the like according to each other received command (step S518). For example, when the reception command is a gaming state designation command, the effect control CPU 120 may analyze the gaming state designation command to specify the current gaming state. Following the process of step S518, the process returns to the process of step S501.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process (step S76). In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 22, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prize effect determination process (step S150). In the prize-time effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 checks the contents stored in the start-up winning-time reception command buffer 194A, and determines whether or not the start-up opening prize notice command is received as a reception command A process of determining various effects is executed.

  Subsequent to the prize effect determination process (step S150), the effect control CPU 120 selects any one of the processes in steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 or the like. And run.

  The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”, which is the initial value. The variable display start waiting process displays an image based on whether or not the first variation start command (or the second variation start command), the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, etc. transmitted from the main substrate 11 are received. It includes a process of determining whether to start variable display of the decorative design in the device 5 or the like. In the variable display start waiting process, when it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol is to be started (that is, when the fluctuation pattern designation command or the like is received), the value of the rendering process flag is updated to "1".

  The variable display start setting process of step S171 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". The variable display start setting process is a setting for performing variable display of the decorative symbol in the image display device 5 (for example, corresponding to variable display of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B) , Setting for performing display operation such as holding display, active display, etc. (for example, processing of performing effect control pattern corresponding to fluctuation pattern (special figure fluctuation time), setting of value of fluctuation time timer, etc.) And the like, etc. are included. In the variable display start setting process, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2".

  The variable display effect process of step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". During the variable display effect processing, whether or not the fluctuation time timer set in the variable display start setting processing (step S171) has timed out (the elapsed time after the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 special pattern fluctuation time Processing to determine whether or not In the variable display effect process, when the fluctuation time timer times out, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The process for waiting for a special figure in step S173 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3." The special process per wait processing is a process to be executed when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set as the process to be executed when the finalized decoration symbol is "losing", or when the finalized ornament pattern is "big hit" The processing to be performed includes processing for performing setting for performing fanfare production (for example, setting of a production control pattern corresponding to the fanfare production, etc.). In the waiting process per special drawing, when the finalized decoration symbol is "loss", the value of the presentation process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, and when the finalized ornament pattern is "big hit", Update the value to "4".

  The jackpot start process of step S174 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "4". The jackpot start process is a process of determining whether or not the big winning opening open notification command has been received, or a process being executed when the large winning opening open notification command is received, an effect being released (special variable winning in each round It includes processing for performing setting (for example, setting of an effect control pattern corresponding to an effect being released, etc.) for performing effects to be executed when the ball device 7 is in the open state. In the big hit start process, when the big winning opening open notification command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The process in the round of step S175 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "5". Processing during the round is processing to determine whether or not the notification command after the big winning a prize opening has been received, and the processing being executed when the notification command after the big winning a prize opening is received is closed effect (special variable winning in each round It includes a process for setting (for example, setting of an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect during closing) and the like for performing an effect to be executed when the ball device 7 is in the closed state. In the process during the round, when the notification command after the opening of the special winning opening is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6”.

  The post-round process in step S176 is a process that is executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". The round post-processing performs processing during open processing as processing to determine whether or not the special winning opening open notification command or hit termination designation command has been received, or processing to be executed when the special winning opening opening notification command is received. Processing for performing setting (for example, setting of a production control pattern corresponding to an effect during opening) or setting for performing ending effect as processing to be executed when a hit end designation command is received (for example, for ending effect) It includes the process of setting the value of the corresponding effect control pattern, the value of the ending effect execution time timer, and the like. In the round post process, when the special winning opening open notification command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "5", and when the hit end designation command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "7" Do.

  The jackpot end post-processing in step S177 is processing that is executed when the value of the rendering process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end post-processing, whether the ending effect execution time timer set in the round post-processing (step S176) has timed out (whether the elapsed time after the start of the end effect execution in the image display device 5 has reached the set time And the like are included. In the big hit end post processing, when the ending effect execution time timer times out, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect determination process (S150) at the time of winning. In the effect determination process at the time of winning shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 120 for effect control first checks the memory contents in the start winning at receiving command buffer 194A (step S151), and as a new receiving command, the first starting opening winning specifying command Is determined (step S152). If it is determined in step S152 that the first starting opening winning combination designation command has not been received (step S152; NO), the effect control CPU 120 receives the second starting opening winning combination designation command as a new reception command. It is determined whether or not there is (step S154). When it is determined in step S154 that the second starting opening winning combination designation command has not been received (step S154; NO), the effect determination processing at the time of winning is ended.

  When it is determined in step S152 that the first starting opening winning combination designation command has been received (step S152; YES), the CPU for effect control 120 refers to, for example, the high base flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 Then, it is determined whether or not it is a short time state (high probability high base state) (step S155). When it is determined that the time saving state is not set (step S155: NO), the effect control CPU 120 executes a holding effect determination process (step S160). The hold production determination process and the like in step S160 (the same as the hold production determination process in step S163) includes a process for determining a hold presentation, an active display production, an action production, an action garbled production, a concealment production and the like. Details will be described later.

  After executing the on-hold effect determination process (step S160), the effect control CPU 120 stores the determination content on the on-off effect determination process (step S161). Specifically, for example, the effect control CPU 120 matches the buffer number of the prefetch notice buffer 194B corresponding to the buffer number of the start winning in the start winning receive command buffer 194A, and determines the contents of the determination processing of holding effect etc. Remember.

  After executing the processing of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 adds a new hold display to the start winning storage display area 5H based on the determination content stored in step S161 (step S162). More specifically, the effect control CPU 120 causes the start control memory display area 5H to display a hold display according to the display mode at the time of addition stored in association with the buffer number of the above-described advance notice buffer 194B. It is determined in the holding effect etc. determination process by transmitting the display control command specified by the display control data included in the set effect control pattern to the VDP etc. of the display control unit 123 while setting it as the usage pattern The hold display displayed in the display mode at the time of the addition is added to the start prize storage display area 5H. Then, the effect determination process at the time of winning is finished.

  When it is determined in step S154 that the second starting opening winning combination designation command is received (step S154; YES), the CPU for effect control 120 refers to, for example, the high base flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 191 Then, it is determined whether or not it is a short time state (high probability high base state) (step S156). When it is determined that the time saving state (high probability high base state) (step S156: YES), the effect control CPU 120 executes a holding effect determination process (step S163). The holding effect determination process of step S163 is the same as the holding effect determination process of step S160.

  After executing the on-hold effect determination process (step S163), the effect control CPU 120 executes the processes of step S163, step S164, and step S165, and ends the winning effect effect determination process. The processing of each of steps S163, S164, and S165 is the same as the processing of each of steps S160, S161, and S162.

  When it is determined in step S155 that the time saving state is determined (step S155: YES), or when it is determined in step S156 that the time saving state is not (step S156: NO), the suspension addition process according to the starting opening winning combination designation is performed. (S166). Specifically, similar to the case where it is determined that the hold effect is not performed in the hold effect determination process (steps S160 and S163), the effect control CPU 120 normally displays the display mode at the time of addition and after each shift ( For example, information indicating white) is stored, and a hold display displayed in a normal display manner is added to the start winning storage display area 5H. Then, the effect determination process at the time of winning is finished.

(Process of Step S160, Details of Process of Step S163)
FIG. 24 is an explanatory view for explaining the determination ratio regarding the change presentation such as holding. FIG. 25 is an explanatory view for explaining the determination ratio regarding the concealment effect and the character effect. Hereinafter, the process of step S160 (step S163) of the above-described winning effect determination process will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that a large character effect and a small character effect are prepared as an effect effect or an effect garbled effect. In the case where the large character production and the small character production are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as "character production".

The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, the following process in the process of step S160 (step S163).
(A) A process of determining whether or not to execute a change effect such as hold (B) A process of determining the final display color (C) A process of determining whether or not an concealed effect is executed (D) A character effect is executed Processing to determine whether or not (E) Hold effect such as hold, processing to determine the execution timing of character production

(A: Processing to decide whether to execute a change effect such as hold etc.)
In this embodiment, at the time of the current winning, if at least one of the pending change effect (the pending change effect or the active display change effect), the concealed effect, and the character effect is executed at the time of the previous winning operation. When the determined hold display or active display does not exist (that is, when the hold display or active display that is the target of any pre-reading advance notice effect is not displayed in the start prize storage display area 5H or the active display area AHA And the variation category (the variation category designated by the variation pattern designation command) is any of “PA3”, “PA4”, “PA5”, “PB3”, “PB4” and “PB5”. And if the hold display due to the current prize turns into a hold display three quarters before or four quarters before (ie start winning) If there are already two pending displays in the memory display area 5H and the pending display to be added by this prize is the third pending display, or there are already three pending displays in the start winning game storage display area 5H In the case where the hold display to be added by the current prize is the fourth hold display), it is determined whether or not to execute a change effect such as hold using random number values.

  On the other hand, at the time of the current prize, it is decided to execute at least one of the pending change effect (the pending change effect or the active display change effect), the concealment effect, and the character effect at the time of winning before this time In the case where there is a display or an active display (that is, when a hold display or an active display as a target of any pre-reading advance notice effect is displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H or the active display area AHA), If the variation category is “PA1”, “PA2” or “PB1”, or if the pending display due to the current prize will be a pending display such as one digest before, two digests ago, or 5 digests ago, etc. It is decided not to execute the change presentation. In addition, when there is a hold display or an active display that is determined to execute at least one of a hold etc. change effect, a concealment effect, and a character effect, the pre-reading is performed by not executing the hold etc. change effect. It is possible to prevent the player from being confused due to the complicated execution of the advance presentation. Also, the control process can be simplified. In the present embodiment, the display color of the hold display or the active display is “white (normal mode)” when the hold effect such as the hold change is not performed.

  The effect control CPU 120 refers to the prefetch notice buffer 194B and determines whether or not there is a hold display or an active display that is determined to execute at least one of the hold change and the like, the concealment effect, and the character effect. Make sure. When the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute a change effect such as a hold at a certain winning, it corresponds to the buffer number corresponding to the hold display of the corresponding winning in the advance notice buffer 194B (see FIG. 10C). And store information (final display color, execution timing, etc.) about the change effect such as hold etc. Moreover, when it is decided to execute the concealment effect, information indicating that the concealment effect is to be executed in association with the buffer number (for example, a flag Etc.), and when it is decided to execute the character effect, information related to the character effect (information indicating whether to perform the large character effect or the small character effect) in association with the buffer number, an execution timing Etc.) shall be stored. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 refers to the predictive advance notice buffer 194B to provide a hold display or an active display that is determined to execute at least one of the hold change and the like, the hide effect, and the character effect. You can check if you

  If there is no on-hold display or active display determined to execute at least one of the on-hold change effect (on-hold change effect or active display change effect), the concealed effect, and the character effect, the CPU 120 for effect control Determines whether the variation category is any one of “PA3”, “PA4”, “PA5”, “PB3”, “PB4”, and “PB5”.

  If the variation category is any of “PA3”, “PA4”, “PA5”, “PB3”, “PB4”, and “PB5”, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the pending display due to the current prize is three or three before or four. Check if it is the previous hold display.

  In the case where the pending display due to the current winning is three pending last display (that is, there are already two pending displays in the start winning memory display area 5H, and the third pending display added as a result of the current winning is In the case of (1), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute a change effect such as on hold at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. FIG. 24A is an explanatory diagram for explaining the determination ratio of the presence / absence of the change effect such as holding, when the holding display by the current prize is the holding display three consecutively before. According to the example shown in FIG. 24A, the CPU 120 for effect control determines to execute the change effect such as on hold at a rate of 40%.

  For example, in the ROM 121, a change table for performing a change effect execution presence / absence determination table, which is referred to in the case where the hold display due to the current prize is three days before a hold display, is stored. As for each of "no execution" and "execution", the presence / absence change effect execution presence / absence decision is determined so that each of "no execution" and "execution" is determined at the ratio shown in FIG. It is sufficient if a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for use is assigned. Specifically, in the hold etc. change effect execution presence / absence determination table, the numerical values to be compared with the random value for the hold etc. change effect execution presence / absence determination are 60:40 for “without execution” and “execution with”. It is sufficient if they are assigned in proportions.

  Also, if the pending display due to the current prize is the pending display 4 days before the break (ie, there are already 3 pending displays in the start winning memory storage display area 5H, and the fourth pending display added by the current prize) In the case of the hold display), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute a change effect such as hold, at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 24 (B). FIG. 24 (B) is an explanatory view for explaining the determination ratio of the presence / absence of the change effect such as a hold, in the case where the hold display by the current prize is the hold display four quarters ago. According to the example shown in FIG. 24B, the CPU 120 for effect control determines to execute a change effect such as on hold at a rate of 70%.

  For example, the ROM 121 stores a hold change etc. effect execution presence / absence decision table which is referred to when the hold display due to the current prize is the last four hold display, and the hold etc. change effect execution presence / absence decision table As for each of "no execution" and "execution", the presence / absence change effect execution presence / absence is determined so that each of "no execution" and "execution" is determined by the ratio shown in FIG. It is sufficient if a numerical value to be compared with the random number value for is assigned. Specifically, in the hold etc. change effect execution presence / absence determination table, the numerical values to be compared with the random value for the hold etc. change effect execution presence / absence determination are 30:70 for “without execution” and “execution with”. It is sufficient if they are assigned in proportions.

  In addition, the random value for determination of presence / absence change effect execution presence / absence determination may be updated, for example, in the effect random number updating process (step S77). Other random numbers used by the effect control CPU 120 (for example, random value for final display color determination (described later), random value for character effect execution presence / absence determination, random value for hidden effect execution presence / absence determination (described later), execution timing The same applies to random numbers for determination (described later) and the like.

(B: Process to determine the final display color)
In the present embodiment, the display color (initial display color) of the hold display when newly added to the start winning a prize storage display area 5H is "white (normal mode)". In addition, when the final display color is "blue", it shall be changed from the initial display color "white" to the final display color "blue" by one hold etc. change effect (hold change effect or active display change effect). When the final display color is "red", the display color is changed from the initial display color "white" to the final display color "red" by one change such as holding.

  If the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the on-hold change effect, the CPU 120 determines the final display color (final display color) by the on-hold change effect at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. FIG. 24C is an explanatory diagram for explaining the determination ratio of the final display color. According to the example shown in FIG. 24C, the effect control CPU 120 determines the final display color to be “blue” at a ratio of 100% when the variation category is any of “PA3” and “PB3”. Do. Further, according to the example shown in FIG. 24C, when the variation category is any of “PA4” and “PA5”, the effect control CPU 120 “blues” the final display color at a rate of 80%. The final display color is determined to be "red" at a rate of 20%. Further, according to the example shown in FIG. 24C, when the fluctuation category is “PB 4”, the effect control CPU 120 determines the final display color to “blue” at a ratio of 50%, and a ratio of 50%. The final display color is set to "Red". Also, according to the example shown in FIG. 24C, when the variation category is “PB5”, the effect control CPU 120 determines the final display color to “blue” at a rate of 30%, and a rate of 70%. The final display color is set to "Red".

  For example, the final display color determination table to be referred to when the variation category is any of “PA3” and “PB3” is stored in the ROM 121, and “blue” and “blue” are stored in the final display color determination table. For each of “blue” and “red”, the final display color is determined as each of “red” is determined by the ratio shown in the corresponding variation category column (“PA3” and “PB3”) in FIG. A numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value (not shown) of H may be assigned. Specifically, in the final display color determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value for final display color determination may be allocated to “blue” and “red” at a ratio of 100: 0. . In addition, the final display color determination table to be referred to when the variation category is any of “PA4” and “PA5” is stored in the ROM 121, and “blue” and “blue” are stored in the final display color determination table. For each of “blue” and “red”, the final display color is determined as each of “red” is determined by the ratio shown in the corresponding variation category column (“PA4” and “PA5”) in FIG. It is sufficient if a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random number value of is assigned. Specifically, in the final display color determination table, numerical values to be compared with random numbers for final display color determination may be allocated to “blue” and “red” at a ratio of 80:20. . In addition, the final display color determination table, which is referred to when the variation category is “PB 4”, is stored in the ROM 121, and each of “blue” and “red” is stored in FIG. The numerical values to be compared with the random value for final display color determination are 50 for "blue" and "red", as determined by the ratio shown in the corresponding variable category column ("PB4") of C): It may be allocated at a rate of 50. In addition, the final display color determination table to be referred to when the variation category is “PB5” is stored in the ROM 121, and each of “blue” and “red” is stored in FIG. The numerical values to be compared with the random value for final display color determination are 30 for "blue" and "red", as determined by the ratio shown in the corresponding variable category column ("PB5") of C): It may be allocated at a rate of 70. As shown in FIG. 24C, the jackpot expectation is “red”> “blue”.

  In addition, when the final display color is determined, the effect control CPU 120 stores information that can specify the determined final display color in association with the buffer number corresponding to the pending display in the prefetch notice buffer 194B (step S161, step S164).

(C: Process of determining whether to perform concealment effect)
In the present embodiment, at the time of the current winning, there is a pending display or an active display that is determined to execute at least one of the on-hold change effect, the concealed effect, and the character effect at the time of winning before this time. If it is not, whether to execute the concealment effect is determined using the random number value regardless of the decision result of whether or not to execute the change effect such as holding.

  On the other hand, when there is a hold display or an active display that is determined to execute at least one of the change effect for holding etc. and the hidden effect and the character effect at the time of the current winning, at the time of the current winning. Decide not to execute the concealment effect.

  In the present embodiment, when it is determined to perform concealment effect at the time of winning, the execution of concealment effect is started immediately after the determination, and the execution timing is to be ended later than the timing of “the change” (described later). Do. That is, it is assumed that the execution period (the hiding period) of the concealment effect is from the time of winning to the execution timing “the relevant fluctuation”.

  The effect control CPU 120 refers to the prefetch notice buffer 194 B and determines at least one of the change effect for concealment and the like and the concealment effect and the character effect, as in the case of determining whether or not to execute the change and effect such as suspension and the like. It is checked whether there is a hold display or an active display determined to execute one of the effects. Note that the effect control CPU 120 stores the confirmation result (presence or absence, etc.) confirmed when deciding whether or not to execute the change effect such as hold, etc., and replaces the prefetch notice buffer 194B with the confirmation result You may refer to

  If there is no on-hold display or active display determined to execute at least one of the on-hold change effect, the off-screen effect, and the character effect, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether to execute on-off effect Is determined by the determination ratio as shown in FIG. FIG. 25A is an explanatory diagram for explaining the determination ratio of the presence or absence of the concealed effect. According to the example shown in FIG. 25A, the effect control CPU 120 decides to execute the concealed effect at a rate of 50% when the "big hit" occurs, and at the rate of 3% when the "loss" occurs. Decide to execute the concealed effect.

  For example, the concealed effect execution presence / absence decision table, which is referred to when the display result (display result designated by the symbol designation command) is "big hit", is stored in the ROM 121, and the concealed effect execution presence / absence decision table is stored. , "No execution" and "execution", respectively, so that each of "execution not" and "execution" is determined at the ratio shown in the corresponding display result column ("big hit") of FIG. A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining presence / absence of hidden effect execution may be assigned. Specifically, a numerical value to be compared with the random value for determining the presence / absence of hidden effect execution is allocated to the “non-execution” and “execution present” at a ratio of 50: 50 in the hidden effect execution presence / absence determination table. It should just be. The ROM 121 stores a concealed effect execution presence / absence determination table which is referred to when the display result is "missing", and the concealed effect execution presence / absence determination table indicates "without execution" and "with execution". As determined by the ratio shown in the corresponding display result column ("missing") of FIG. 25 (A), "no execution" and "execution" each have a random value for determining presence / absence of hidden effect execution and It is sufficient if the numerical values to be compared are assigned. Specifically, in the concealed effect execution presence / absence determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value for concealed effect execution presence / absence determination is allocated at a ratio of 97: 3 to “no execution” and “execution present” It should just be.

  According to the example shown in FIG. 25A, when the concealment effect is performed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when it is not performed.

  Further, when it is determined that the concealment effect is to be executed, the effect control CPU 120 stores the information indicating that the concealment effect is to be executed in association with the buffer number corresponding to the pending display in the prefetch notice buffer 194B (step S161) Step S164).

(D: processing to determine whether to execute character presentation)
In the present embodiment, at the time of the current winning, there is a pending display or an active display that is determined to execute at least one of the on-hold change effect, the concealed effect, and the character effect at the time of winning before this time. And if the pending display due to the current prize is a pending display three or four before, regardless of the decision result as to whether or not to execute the change effect such as pending The random value is used to determine whether or not to execute the character presentation.

  On the other hand, when there is a hold display or an active display that is determined to execute at least one of the change effect for holding etc. and the hidden effect and the character effect at the time of the current winning, at the time of the current winning. If, on the other hand, the pending display due to the current prize is a pending display such as one before, two before, or 5 before, it is decided not to execute the character presentation.

  The effect control CPU 120 refers to the prefetch notice buffer 194B as in the case of determining whether or not to execute a change such as a hold, and at least any one of a change such as a hold, a concealment effect, and a character effect. Check whether there is a hold display or active display that you have decided to execute one. Note that the effect control CPU 120 stores the confirmation result (presence or absence, etc.) confirmed when deciding whether or not to execute the change effect such as hold, etc., and replaces the prefetch notice buffer 194B with the confirmation result You may refer to

  If there is no on-hold display or active display determined to execute at least one of on-hold change effect, hidden effect, and character effect, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the on-hold display due to the current prize is absorbed. Check to see if it is a 3rd or 4th previous hold display.

  When the suspension display by this winning a prize is the suspension display of 3 units before or the suspension display of 4 units before, the effect control CPU 120 shows whether or not to execute the character effect in FIG. 25 (B). Decide on such a decision rate. FIG. 25B is an explanatory view for explaining the determination ratio of the presence / absence of execution of the character effect. According to the example shown in FIG. 25B, the CPU 120 for effect control determines not to execute the character effect at a rate of 70% when not performing the concealment effect, and performs the large character effect at a rate of 15%. It decides and it decides to execute small character production with ratio of 15%. Further, according to the example shown in FIG. 25 (B), the CPU 120 for effect control determines not to execute character effect at a rate of 20% when executing concealed effect, and performs large character effect at a rate of 75%. It is decided to execute, and it is decided to execute small character presentation at a rate of 5%.

  For example, the ROM 121 stores a character effect execution presence / absence determination table to be referred to when the concealed effect is determined to be "no execution", and the character effect execution presence / absence determination table includes "no execution" and "large character effect "No execution" "large character effect execution" so that each of "execution present" and "small character effect execution present" is determined at the ratio shown in the corresponding hidden effect column ("no execution") in FIG. 25 (B) A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining presence / absence of character effect execution may be assigned to each of “Available” and “small character effect execution present”. Specifically, in the character effect execution presence / absence determination table, the numerical values compared with the random value for character effect execution presence / absence determination are “no execution”, “large character effect execution available” and “small character effect execution available” And at a ratio of 70:15:15. Further, the ROM 121 stores a character effect execution presence / absence determination table which is referred to when the concealed effect is determined to be "execution present", and the character effect execution presence / absence determination table indicates "without execution" "large character effect "No execution" "large character effect execution" so that each of "execution present" and "small character effect execution present" is determined by the ratio shown in the corresponding hidden effect column ("execution present") in FIG. 25 (B) A numerical value to be compared with a random number value for character production execution existence determination may be assigned to each of “Available” and “small character production execution existing”. Specifically, in the character effect execution presence / absence determination table, the numerical values compared with the random value for character effect execution presence / absence determination are “no execution”, “large character effect execution available” and “small character effect execution available” And at a ratio of 20: 75: 5.

  According to the example shown in FIG. 25 (B), when the concealed effect is executed, the large character effect is easier to be executed than when it is not executed. Moreover, according to the example shown to FIG. 25 (B), small character production is hard to be performed compared with the time when it is not performed when concealment production is performed. Further, according to the example shown in FIG. 25B, the character effect is more easily performed than when it is not performed when the concealed effect is performed (that is, either one of the large character effect and the small character effect is performed Cheap).

  Further, when the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the character effect, the information related to the character effect is associated with the buffer number corresponding to the pending display in the predictive advance notice buffer 194B (do the large character effect or the small character effect Stores information indicating whether or not to execute (step S161, step S164).

(E: A process for determining the execution timing of change presentation, such as hold, character presentation)
When the effect control CPU 120 determines that at least one of the on-hold change effect and the character effect is to be executed at the time of the current winning, the execution timing of the effect determined to be executed is shown in FIG. Or it determines by the determination ratio as shown to FIG 25 (D).

  FIG. 25 (C) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the determination ratio of the execution timing of the change such as the hold and the character effect when the hold display due to the current prize is the hold display three quarters ago. According to the example shown in FIG. 25C, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the execution timing is "2 units before" at a rate of 50%, and the execution timing is "one before" at a ratio of 30%. And the execution timing is determined as "the relevant fluctuation" at a rate of 20%. Note that the execution timing “the variation” is a timing during variable display. Therefore, when it is determined that the change effect for holding etc. is to be performed, and the execution timing is determined to be “the change”, the active display change effect is performed (the active display is changed).

  For example, the execution timing determination table is stored in the ROM 121, which is referred to in the case where the pending display due to the current prize is the pending display three quarters ago, and the execution timing determination table stores “two in advance”. As “each before digestion” and “the corresponding fluctuation” are determined at the ratio shown in FIG. 25C, “preceding two digests”, “one before digestion” and “the corresponding fluctuation” are performed. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for timing determination may be assigned. Specifically, in the execution timing determination table, the numerical values to be compared with the random value for the execution timing determination are 50:30 for "preceding 2 digests", "preceding 1 digest", and "the variation". : 20 may be allocated.

  FIG. 25D is an explanatory diagram for explaining the determination ratio of the execution timing of the change such as hold and character effect when the hold display due to the current prize is the hold display four quarters ago. According to the example shown in FIG. 25 (D), the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution timing to be "3 digestions before" at a rate of 20%, and "executions 2 digests before" at a ratio of 40%. The execution timing is determined to be "preceding one unit" at a rate of 20%, and the execution timing is determined to be "the variation" at a rate of 20%.

  For example, the ROM 121 stores an execution timing determination table that is referred to when the pending display due to the current prize is the last four pending displays, and the execution timing determination table stores “3 times before”. As each of "preceding 2 pieces", "preceding 1 piece" and "the variation" is determined by the ratio shown in FIG. 25 (D), "3 pieces pre-digested", "2 pieces pre-digested" and "digested 1" A numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number value (not shown) for determining the execution timing may be allocated to each of the “preceding” and “the variation”. Specifically, in the execution timing determination table, the numerical values to be compared with the random value for determining the execution timing are “3 units before”, “2 units before”, “1 unit before”, and “the variation”. And 20: 40: 20: 20.

  Further, when the execution control CPU 120 determines the execution timing, the effect control CPU 120 stores information capable of specifying the execution timing in association with the buffer number corresponding to the pending display in the prefetch notice buffer 194B (steps S161 and S164). .

  According to FIG. 24 and FIG. 25, for example, when it is determined that the pending display due to the current prize is the pending display three days before, it is decided to execute for the change effect such as on hold but it is decided not to execute for the character effect. When it is determined, the execution timing of the hold etc. change presentation is determined by the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 25 (C). In addition, when it is decided that it is decided to execute for the change effect for suspension etc. when it is determined that the suspension display for the current prize is four orders before the end, but it is decided not to execute for the character effect, The execution timing is determined by the determination ratio as shown in FIG.

  In addition, when it is decided that it is decided to execute for the character effect when it is decided that it is decided to execute for the character effect, but it is decided not to execute for the change effect for suspension etc. Is determined at the determination rate as shown in FIG. 25 (C). In addition, when it is decided that it is decided to execute for the character effect when it is decided that it is decided to execute for the character effect when it is decided that the pending display due to the current prize is for the last four units, Is determined at the determination rate as shown in FIG. 25 (D).

  In addition, when it is determined that the pending display due to the current prize is the pending display 3 days before, if it is decided to execute both the pending change and the same effect, it is common to execute the pending change and the same effect. The execution timing of is determined by the determination ratio as shown in FIG. In addition, when it is determined that the pending display due to the current prize is the pending display 4 days before, if it is decided to execute both the pending change and the same effect, it is common to execute the pending change and the same effect. The execution timing of is determined by the determination ratio as shown in FIG. In other words, when it is determined to execute both the pending change and the character effect, the execution timing is the same (that is, if the execution timing of the pending change and the like is "before three pieces"), the character production execution timing is also If it becomes "3 units before" and the execution timing of the change effect for holding etc. is "2 units before", the execution timing of the character production will also be "2 units before", and the execution timing of the change effect for holding etc is " If it is "preceding one unit", the execution timing of the character production is also "preceding one unit", and if the execution timing of the change effect such as the hold is "the change", the execution timing of the character effect is also "the change" ).

  As described above, the character effect is an effect to be executed as an effect effect or an effect effect effect. When it is decided to execute for the hold etc. change effect, but it is decided not to carry out for the character production, at the one timing determined as described above, neither the action production nor the action cassette effect is executed, but the hold etc. change production Will be executed. In addition, when it is decided that it is decided to execute for character production, but it is decided not to carry out for change presentation such as hold etc, character production will be executed as an effect garbled effect at the one timing decided as mentioned above . In addition, when it is decided to execute both the on-hold change effect and the character effect, the character effect is executed as an effect effect at the one timing determined as described above.

  The process of step S160 (step S163) has been described above. However, the effect determined in step S160 (step S163) is performed in the display area of the image display device 5 in the variable display effect process of step S172, for example. Ru.

  FIGS. 26 to 30 are diagrams showing an example of display operation in the display area of the image display device 5. Specifically, FIG. 26 shows an example of display operation when the large character effect is performed. FIG. 27 shows an example of display operation when the small character effect is executed. FIG. 28 shows an example of display operation when the concealment effect is performed. FIG. 29 shows an example of display operation when the small character effect and the concealed effect are performed. FIG. 30 shows an example of display operation of character effect (modification). In each drawing, white is represented by “o”, blue is represented by “◎”, and “red” is represented by “★” as a display mode of the hold display and the active display.

  First, the large character effect will be described with reference to FIG. In (a) of FIG. 26, variable display corresponding to active display K0 (active display corresponding to pending display H0 not shown) is performed in decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, and start winning storage display area 5H In the state where the three suspension displays H1, H2, and H3 are displayed, the fourth suspension display H4 is additionally displayed by a new winning. “4” “0” on the right side of the display area is the number-of-holds display for displaying the number of holdings. The upper “4” indicates the number of pending in the first pending indication, and the lower “0” indicates the number of pending in the second pending indication.

  When there is a winning that becomes the hold display H4, in the process of step S160, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute a change effect such as hold (see FIG. 24 (B)), or final The process of determining the display color (see FIG. 24C), the process of determining whether to perform the concealment effect (see FIG. 25A), and the process of determining whether to perform the character effect The processing (see FIG. 25B) and the process of determining the execution timing (FIG. 25D) are executed.

  In the example of FIG. 26, when there is a winning that becomes the hold display H4, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the change effect such as hold, and determines that the final display color is "red (★)" It is determined that the effect is not to be performed, and the large character effect is to be performed, and that the execution timing of the change effect for holding etc. and the large character effect is determined to be "two units before". Note that the hold display H4 (T) in the example indicates that the target is a change effect of hold and the like and a target of large character effect (an operation target of the large character effect and a change target of the change effect such as hold and the like). Further, the display colors of the four hold displays H1, H2, H3 and H4 (T) of the start winning storage display area 5H are all "white (o)".

  In (b) of FIG. 26, a shift is performed once from the scene of (a) of FIG. 26 (the start condition is satisfied), and variable display (active display corresponding to hold display H1) is displayed (variable display). This represents a scene in which the previous three fluctuations of the fluctuation corresponding to the hold indication H4 (T) are being performed. Three start displays H2, H3 and H4 (T) are displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H. (C) of FIG. 26 is a scene following (b) of FIG. 26, and shows a scene where the fourth hold display H5 is additionally displayed by a new winning.

  In the scene shown in (b) and (c) of FIG. 26, the hold display H4 (T) is at a position three digests ago rather than two digests determined as the execution timing of the change etc. . Therefore, in the scenes of (b) and (c) of FIG. 26, neither the on-hold change presentation nor the large-character presentation is performed. Further, in the scene of (c) of FIG. 26, the hold indication H4 (T) is present in the start winning storage display area 5H. Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 determines that neither a change effect such as a hold, a concealment effect nor a character effect is executed in the winning that is the hold display H5.

  In (d) of FIG. 26, a shift is performed once from the scene of (c) of FIG. 26, and variable display (hold display H4 (T) corresponding to active display K2 (active display corresponding to hold display H2) is performed. It represents a scene in which the previous two changes of the corresponding change are being performed. (E) of FIG. 26 is a scene following (d) of FIG.

  In the scene of (d) and (e) of FIG. 26, the hold display H4 (T) is located at a position two digests ago determined as the execution timing of the change presentation and large character presentation. Therefore, in the scene of (d) and (e) of FIG. 26, the on-hold change effect and the large character effect are executed. Specifically, since the large-character effect is executed together with the on-hold change effect, the large-character effect is executed as the action effect. In the example shown in (d) and (e) of FIG. 26, after the effect control CPU 120 displays the praying character (large), the prayer (H) of the character (large) passes through and the hold display H4 (T) The large character production is executed as an action effect that appears to have changed from ") to" red (★) ".

  In addition, although the operation and the expression (likely happy) of the character (large) in (d) of FIG. 26 are an example when the hold display changes (success), the hold display does not change (failed) In the case of) other actions or expressions (for example, something that seems sad). In other words, the effect control CPU 120 makes the effect mode of the character (large) different between when executing the large character effect as the effect effect and when performing the large character effect as the effect cassette effect. The same may be applied to characters (small) in small character effects described later.

  Subsequently, the small character presentation will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27A shows an example in which a small character effect is executed as an effect effect. FIG. 27A is a scene continuing from the middle of FIG. Specifically, (a) in FIG. 26 → (b) in FIG. 26 → (c) in FIG. 26 → (a) in FIG. 27 (A) → (b) in FIG. 27 (A) → FIG. It changes like (c) of).

  However, (a) of FIG. 26 → (b) of FIG. 26 → (c) of FIG. 26 → (a) of FIG. 27 (A) → (b) of FIG. 27 (A) → (A) of FIG. c) In the transition example, when there is a winning that becomes the hold display H4, the effect control CPU 120 decides to execute the change effect such as hold, and the final display color is “blue (◎)”. It is determined that the concealment effect is not to be performed, and the small character effect is to be performed, and it is assumed that the execution timing of the change effect for holding etc. and the small character effect is determined to be "two units before". In addition, the suspension display H4 (T) in the example indicates that the suspension display H4 is a target (such as an action target of small character rendering and a change target of a suspension change, etc.) ing.

  In (a) of FIG. 27A, a shift is performed once from the scene of (c) of FIG. 26, and a variable display corresponding to the active display K2 (two changes before the change corresponding to the hold display H4 (T) Change) is represented. (B) of FIG. 27 (A) is a scene following (a) of FIG. 27 (A). (C) of FIG. 27 (A) is a scene following (b) of FIG. 27 (A).

  In the scenes (a) to (c) of FIG. 27 (A), the hold display H4 (T) is at a position two digests ago determined as the execution timing of the change such as hold and small character effect. Therefore, in the scenes (a) to (c) of FIG. 27 (A), the on-hold change presentation and the small character presentation are executed. Specifically, since the small character effect is executed together with the on-hold change effect, the small character effect is executed as an effect effect. In the example shown in (a) to (c) of FIG. 27 (A), the CPU 120 for effect control has a character (an item such as a ball or a card) corresponding to the final display color “blue (キ ャ ラ)”. After displaying the small mark and the mark indicating the hold display H4 (T) (the arrow and the word "STOP?" In FIG. 27A), the character (small) is moved and the position of the mark (hold display) By placing the item held at H4 (T) position, the small-character effect is executed as an action effect that makes it appear that the hold display H4 (T) has changed from "white (()" to "blue ())" doing. Note that the mark instructing the hold display H4 (T) may be part of the small character effect, or may be an effect different from the small character effect executed accompanying the small character effect.

  FIG. 27 (B) shows an example in which a small character effect is executed as an effect garbled effect. FIG. 27B is a scene continuing from the middle of FIG. Specifically, (a) in FIG. 26 → (b) in FIG. 26 → (c) in FIG. 26 → (a) in FIG. 27 (B) → (b) in FIG. 27 (B) → FIG. It changes like (c) of).

  However, (a) of FIG. 26 → (b) of FIG. 26 → (c) of FIG. 26 → (a) of FIG. 27 (B) → (b) of FIG. 27 (B) → (B) of FIG. c) In the transition example, when there is a winning that becomes the hold display H4, the effect control CPU 120 decides not to execute the change effect such as hold and decides not to execute the concealment effect, and the small character It is determined that the effect is to be performed, and the execution timing of the small character effect is determined to be "two units before". In addition, the suspension display H4 (T) in the example indicates that the suspension display H4 is a target for small character effect (action cassette object for small character effect).

  (A) of FIG. 27 (B) shows a scene in which the variable display corresponding to the active display K2 is performed after the shift is performed once from the scene of FIG. 26 (c). (B) of FIG. 27 (B) is a scene following (a) of FIG. 27 (B). (C) of FIG. 27 (B) is a scene following (b) of FIG. 27 (B).

  In the scenes (a) to (c) of FIG. 27 (B), the hold display H4 (T) is at a position two digests ago determined as the execution timing of the small character effect. Therefore, in the scenes (a) to (c) in FIG. 27 (B), the small character effect is executed. Specifically, since the small character effect is executed alone, the small character effect is executed as the effect cassette effect. In the example shown in (a) to (c) of FIG. 27 (B), the effect control CPU 120 actually displays the display mode not changed (“blue (◎)” in FIG. 27 (B)). After displaying the character (small) with the corresponding object and the mark indicating the hold display H4 (T), move the character (small) and pass by without putting the thing held at the position of the mark As a result, the small character effect is executed as an effect cassette effect in which the hold display H4 (T) remains unchanged as "white (o)".

  Note that, in the present embodiment, the above-mentioned "gaze display color" is determined using random numbers. For example, in the ROM 121, the case display color determination table to be referred to is referred to when executing a small character effect as an effect garbled effect (when it is determined to execute a small character effect but not to execute a change effect such as hold). The cassette display color determination table stores a random number value (not displayed) for determining the cassette display color in each of “blue” and “red” so that “blue” and “red” are determined at a predetermined ratio. It is sufficient if a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with that shown) is assigned. In addition, the above-mentioned predetermined ratio may be always constant (for example, "blue" is 70%, "red" is 30%, etc.), may differ according to a display result, and it may change It may be different depending on the pattern, may be different depending on the date and time (for example, the date and time obtained from the RTC circuit 12), and may be different according to a combination of these. It should be noted that instead of using the random numbers to determine the "Gasse display color", the "Gasse display color" may always be the same color (eg, always "blue" etc.).

  Subsequently, the concealment effect will be described with reference to FIG. In (a) of FIG. 28, variable display corresponding to the active display K0 is performed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, and three suspension displays H1, H2, H3 are displayed in the start winning storage display area 5H. In the above state, the fourth hold display H4 is additionally displayed by a new winning, and represents a scene in which the hiding effect is started by the new winning.

  In the example of FIG. 28, when there is a winning that becomes the hold display H4, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute a change effect such as hold, and determines that the final display color is "red (★)" It is determined that the effect is determined to be performed, and that the character effect is not to be performed, and the execution timing of the change effect such as a hold is determined to be "three units before". Note that, as described above, the execution period (the hiding period) of the hiding effect is from the time of winning to the execution timing “the relevant fluctuation”. That is, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the concealed effect over a plurality of changes. Further, the hold display H4 (T) in the example indicates that the hold display H4 is a target of a change effect for holding and the like and a concealment effect target (a target of a hiding period and a change target of a change effect for holding and the like).

  Since it was decided to execute the concealment effect at the time of winning, as shown in FIG. 28A, the concealment effect is started immediately after the decision. In (a) to (e) in FIG. 28, the shaded portion in the lower part of the display area corresponds to the hiding effect. In (a) to (e) of FIG. 28, for convenience of explanation, it is possible to visually recognize the hold display (number, position, display mode) and the active display (display mode) even if shaded display is performed. However, in practice, at least some of them become invisible or invisible due to the execution of the concealment effect. In the example of FIG. 28 (also in FIG. 29), it is assumed that the hold display (number, position, display mode) and the active display (display mode) can not be visually recognized during the execution period of the concealment effect (hiding period).

  In (b) of FIG. 28, a shift is performed once from the scene of (a) of FIG. 28, and the variable display corresponding to the active display K1 (the fluctuation of 3 before the fluctuation corresponding to the hold display H4 (T)) Represents a scene in which (C) of FIG. 28 shows a scene in which a shift is performed once from the scene of (b) of FIG. 28 and variable display corresponding to the active display K2 is performed. In (d) of FIG. 28, a shift is performed once from the scene of (c) of FIG. 28, and variable display (hold display H4 (T) corresponding to active display K3 (active display corresponding to hold display H3) is performed. It represents a scene in which the preceding fluctuation of the corresponding fluctuation is being performed. In (e) of FIG. 28, a shift is performed once from the scene of (d) of FIG. 28, and variable display (pending) corresponding to active display K4 (T) (active display corresponding to pending display H4 (T)). It represents a scene in which the corresponding fluctuation corresponding to the display H4 (T) is being performed. (F) in FIG. 28 is a scene following (e) in FIG. 28 and represents a scene in which the hiding effect is finished.

  In the scene of (b) in FIG. 28, the hold display H4 (T) is at a position three digests ago determined as the execution timing of the change presentation on hold and the like. Therefore, the on-hold change presentation is performed in the scene of (b) of FIG. However, (a) to (e) in FIG. 28 are concealment periods, and the hold display and the active display can not be viewed during the concealment period, so in the scene of (b) in FIG. Can not recognize the display color such as the hold display H4 (T). The player can recognize the display color such as the hold display H4 (T) after the end of the concealment effect as shown in (f) of FIG. In this way, it is possible to preferably maintain the interest until the end of the concealment effect.

  In the example of FIG. 28, the execution timing of the change presentation with retention etc. is determined to be “three units before”, but when the execution timing of the change presentation with retention etc is determined as “this variation”, FIG. 28 In the scene (e) of, the active change rendition is to be executed. That is, the display mode of the active display H4 (T) corresponding to the hold display H4 (T) changes from "white (o)" to "red (★)" during the concealment period. In other words, the concealment effect ends after the execution timing “the change”. That is, the concealment period is from the time of winning to the execution timing “the change”.

  Subsequently, the case where the small character effect and the concealment effect are performed will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a scene continuing from the middle of FIG. Specifically, (a) of FIG. 26 → (b) of FIG. 26 → (c) of FIG. 26 → (a) of FIG. 29 → (b) of FIG. 29 → (c) of FIG. (D) → (e) of FIG. 29 → (f) of FIG.

  However, (a) of FIG. 26 → (b) of FIG. 26 → (c) of FIG. 26 → (a) of FIG. 29 → (b) of FIG. 29 → (c) of FIG. 29 → (d) of FIG. In the example transitioning from (e) in FIG. 29 to (f) in FIG. 29, the CPU for effect control 120 determines to execute a change effect such as on hold when there is a winning that becomes the on hold display H4. The final display color is determined to be "red (★)", it is determined to execute the concealed effect, and it is determined to execute the small character effect, and the execution timing of the change effect and the small character effect such as hold etc. It shall be decided on Therefore, in this example, the concealment effect is executed in (a) of FIG. 26 → (b) of FIG. 26 → (c) of FIG. In the hold display H4 (T) in this example, the hold display H4 indicates a change such as hold, a target of concealment effect and a small character effect (a target of concealment period, an action target of small character effect, and a change such as hold) It shows that it is the change object of the effect).

  (A) of FIG. 29 shows a scene where the shift is performed once from the scene of (c) of FIG. 26 and variable display corresponding to the active display K2 is performed. (B) of FIG. 29 is a scene following (a) of FIG. (C) of FIG. 29 is a scene following (b) of FIG. (D) of FIG. 29 shows a scene where the shift is performed once from the scene of (c) of FIG. 29, and variable display corresponding to the active display K3 is performed. (E) of FIG. 29 shows a scene where the shift is performed once from the scene of (d) of FIG. 29, and the variable display corresponding to the active display K4 (T) is performed. (F) of FIG. 29 is a scene following (e) of FIG. 29, and shows a scene where the concealment effect is finished.

  In the scenes of (a) to (c) in FIG. 29, the hold display H4 (T) is at a position two digests ago determined as the execution timing of the hold etc. change effect and the small character effect. Therefore, in the scenes of (a) to (c) in FIG. 29, the on-hold change presentation and the small character presentation are performed. Specifically, since the small character effect is executed together with the on-hold change effect, the small character effect is executed as an effect effect. In the scenes of (a) to (c) in FIG. 29, the player can recognize what the display color of the specific hold display on which the small character effect has acted despite the concealment period. . Specifically, in the scene of (c) of FIG. 29, since the character (small) passes an object corresponding to the final display color "red (★)" without putting it in the position of the mark, the player According to the scene of (c) of FIG. 29, it becomes possible to recognize that the display color of the hold display of the position of the mark is “red (★)”.

  That is, if the small character effect is executed during the concealment period, there is a possibility that the change object or the display mode after the change may be recognized, and the interest can not be suitably maintained. In order to make the problem less likely to occur, when the concealed effect is performed, the small character effect is less likely to be performed than when the concealed effect is not performed (see FIG. 25B).

  When the small character effect is executed during the concealment period, there is a possibility that the change object or the display mode after the change may be recognized. That is, as shown in FIG. 27A, the small character effect is executed in a mode in which the change object and the display mode after the change are clearly specified in the state before the hold display or the active display is changed. Therefore, if the small character effect is executed as the operation effect, even if the state after changing the hold display or the active display can not be confirmed, that is, even during the concealment period, the change target or the display mode after the change Can be recognized. On the other hand, when the large-character effect is executed during the hiding period, there is no possibility that the change object or the display mode after the change is recognized. That is, as shown in FIG. 26, the large character rendition is executed in a mode before the change display and the display mode after the change are not clearly shown in the state before the hold display and the active display are changed. Therefore, even if a large-character effect is executed as an action effect, if the state after changing the hold display or the active display can not be confirmed, that is, during the concealment period, the change target or the display mode after change is recognized It is impossible.

  Therefore, as described above, when the concealed effect is executed, the small character effect is less likely to be executed than when the concealed effect is not executed, but compared to the time when the concealed effect is not executed when the concealed effect is executed. The large character effect is not made difficult to execute (see FIG. 25B). Rather, in order to enhance the sense of expectation after the concealment period ends, when the concealment effect is performed, the large character effect is more easily performed than when the concealment effect is not performed (see FIG. 25B).

  In FIG. 25 (B), although the ratio in which the large character production and the small character production are determined when the concealment effect is not executed is the same, the large character effect is the smaller character effect when the concealment effect is not performed. It may be determined more easily, or the small character production may be easier to be determined than the large character production.

  Although it has been described that the character (large) effect mode is different between when performing a large character effect as an effect effect and when performing a large character effect as an effect gasse effect, the large character effect is performed as an effect effect. The effect mode of the character (Large) may be the same (or substantially the same) in the case of execution and in the case of executing the large character effect as the effect cassette effect. For example, the behavior or the expression of the character (large) may be the same (or substantially the same) when the pending display changes (if successful) and when the pending display does not change (if failed). . Thereby, when large character production is executed during the concealment period, in addition to the change object and the display mode after the change, it is not possible to recognize whether or not the hold display etc. has changed (success or failure) It can be enabled.

Subsequently, character presentation (modification) will be described using FIG.
(A variant of large character production)
Although the large character rendition was described as a rendition to be executed in a mode that does not clearly indicate the change target or the display mode after the change before the suspension display or the active display is changed, the execution mode of the large character rendition is It is not limited to. For example, the large-character effect may be an effect performed in a mode in which the change target is not specified but the display mode after change is specified in a state before changing the hold display or the active display. For example, the CPU 120 for effect control executes large character effects as shown in (a) and (b) of FIG. 30 (A) instead of large character effects as shown in (d) and (e) of FIG. It is also good. In the large character effect shown in FIG. 30A, the character (large) is staring at an object corresponding to the final display color "red (★)" and prayed. Therefore, even during the hiding period, when the large-character effect is executed as an effect (for example, when it is determined that the change is successful from the operation or expression of the character (large)), the change target can not be recognized. The display mode after change (“red (★)”) can be recognized.

(Modified example of small character production)
Although it was explained that the small character effect is an effect executed in a mode that clearly shows both the change object and the display mode after the change before the pending display and the active display are changed, the execution mode of the small character effect is this It is not limited to. For example, the large-character effect may be an effect performed in a mode in which the change target is specified but the display mode after the change is not specified in the state before changing the hold display or the active display. For example, the CPU for effect control 120 substitutes the small character effect as shown in (a) to (c) in FIG. 27 (A), and changes the small character as shown in (a) to (c) in FIG. A presentation may be performed. In the small character effect shown in FIG. 30B, the character (small) does not have an object corresponding to the final display color. Therefore, when the small character effect is performed as the effect production during the concealment period, the change target can be recognized but the display mode after the change can not be recognized.

  In addition, when it is executed during the concealment period, an effect in which neither the change object nor the display mode after the change can be recognized when executed during the concealment period (for example, the large character effect shown in FIG. 26) Although the change target can not be recognized but the display mode after the change is that the recognizable effect (for example, the large character effect shown in FIG. 30A) is the effect B, the change target is the case when executed during the concealment period The recognizable display mode after change is an unrecognizable effect (for example, the small character effect shown in FIG. 30B) as effect C, and the change object is also changed after being executed during the hiding period. If an effect (for example, the small character effect shown in FIG. 27) which can also be recognized as the display mode is set as the effect D, the presence or absence of execution may be determined as follows. When the concealed effect is executed, the effect A may be determined more easily than at least one of the effect B and the effect C. In addition, when the concealed effect is executed, the effect D may be harder to be determined than at least one of the effect B and the effect C. In addition, when the concealment effect is being performed, the effect B may be less likely to be performed than when the concealment effect is not being performed. In addition, when the hiding effect is being performed, the effect C may be less likely to be performed than when the hiding effect is not being performed.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, the gaming machine 1 etc.), and supports variable display (for example, variable display etc. of decorative symbols) Specific display means capable of displaying specific displays (for example, hold display, active display etc.) to be displayed (for example, the winning prize effect determination process of step S150 for displaying the hold display on the start winning storage display area 5H, active in the active display area AHA It is shown in FIG. 25A in the variable display start setting process in which it is difficult to visually recognize at least a part of the specific display during the variable display effect process of step S172 in which the display is displayed). Means for executing predetermined effects (for example, see FIG. 28 for the effect mode, etc.) in which the presence or absence of the execution is determined at such a determination ratio For example, as a suggested effect suggesting a change in the display mode of the specific display, etc. during the variable display effect process of step S172, the first suggested effect (for example, in the variable display start setting process of step S171) FIG. The second suggested effect (for example, the variable display start setting in step S171) different from the first suggested effect different from the first suggested effect such as the large character effect (for example, the effect mode is shown in FIG. 26) etc. The display mode of the specific display changes at least one of the small-character effect (for example, refer to FIG. 27) for which the presence / absence of execution is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 25 (B) in processing. The second suggestion effect is the second suggestion effect compared to the first suggestion effect, including the suggestion effect executing means (for example, the variable display effect process in step S172, etc.) that can be executed before. The display mode of the specific display after the change in the case where the display mode of the fixed display changes is easy to recognize (for example, the small character effect shown in FIG. 27 is larger than the large character effect shown in FIG. 26) When the display mode of the hold display changes, the display mode of the hold display after the change is easy to recognize), and when the predetermined effect is being performed, compared to when the predetermined effect is not being performed It is difficult to execute the second suggestion effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 25B), when the concealment effect is executed, the small character effect is more difficult to be executed than when the concealment effect is not executed. According to 25 (B), while the ratio for executing the small character effect when the concealed effect is not executed is 15%, the small character effect is executed when the concealed effect is performed. Rate is 5%. ). As a result, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the game interest by knowing the display mode of the specific display after the change.

  In addition, being easy to recognize the display mode of a specific display is that it is easy to recognize what the display mode of a specific display is. Specifically, when three colors of "white", "blue" and "red" exist as the display mode of the specific display, whether the display mode of the one specific display to be noticed is "white" or "blue" It is easy to recognize whether it is "red". In the above embodiment, the ease of recognizing the display mode of the specific display depends on the presence or absence of notification of the display mode, but the ease of recognition of the display mode of the specific display is other than the presence or absence of notification of the display mode It may be due to For example, it may be the ease of recognition by the accuracy system (or ambiguity, intentionally giving a range, etc.) of the notification, or by the checkability of the notification (ease of viewing by display size, color, shape) It may be easy to recognize. The notification may not be by visual (display) but by aural (voice) notification.

Moreover, there exist the following aspects in the 2nd suggestion effect that the display mode of the specific display after the change in the case where the display mode of a specific display changes compared with the 1st suggested effect is easy to recognize.
(A) In the second suggestion effect, the display mode of the specific display after the change is shown (for example, (a) in FIG. 27A), but in the first suggestion effect, the display mode of the specific display after the change is not shown ( For example, as shown in (d) of FIG. 26, the second suggested effect is easy to recognize the display mode of the specific display after the change when the display mode of the specific display changes as compared to the first suggested effect. That is, it is a comparison of the easiness of recognition by the presence or absence of the above-mentioned alerting | reporting. In the above embodiment, while the display mode after change is notified by the character (small) in the small character effect ((a) in FIG. 27), it is not notified in the large character effect ((d in FIG. 26) The small character effect makes it easier to recognize the display manner of the specific display after the change when the display manner of the specific display changes as compared to the large character effect.
(A) Although the display mode of the specific display after the change is shown in either the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect, the second suggestion effect is a change when the display mode of the specific display changes compared to the first suggestion effect It is easy to recognize the display mode of the later specific display. That is, it is a comparison of the easiness in recognition except the presence or absence of the above-mentioned alerting | reporting.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the specific display means can display the specific display corresponding to each of the variable display, and the second suggested effect is the specific display compared to the first suggested effect. It is easy to recognize the specific display of the change target in the case where the display mode of the display changes (for example, the small character effect shown in FIG. 27 or 30 (B) is the large character shown in FIG. 26 or 30 (A)). It may be easy to recognize the hold display of the change target in the case where the display mode of the hold display changes as compared to the effect.

  In addition, being easy to recognize the specific display of change object is making it easy to recognize which specific display in which a display mode changes. For example, when four hold displays and one active display are displayed, it is easy to recognize which changes. In the above embodiment, the notice of the specific display of the change target is the notification of the change target (even if the number is the change target in addition to the arrows in FIG. However, the easiness of recognizing the specific display of the change target may be due to other than the presence or absence of notification of the change target. For example, it may be the ease of recognition by the accuracy system (or ambiguity, intentionally giving a range, etc.) of the notification, or by the checkability of the notification (ease of viewing by display size, color, shape) It may be easy to recognize. The notification may not be by visual (display) but by aural (voice) notification.

Moreover, there exist the following aspects in the 2nd suggestion effect that it is easy to recognize the specific display of change object in, when the display mode of a specific display changes compared with the 1st suggestion effect.
(A) Although the change target is shown in the second suggestion effect (for example, (a) in FIG. 27A), the change target is not shown in the first suggestion effect (for example, see (d) in FIG. 26). [2] In the suggested effect, it is easy to recognize the specific display of the change target in the case where the display mode of the specific display changes compared to the first suggested effect. That is, it is a comparison of the easiness of recognition by the presence or absence of the above-mentioned alerting | reporting. In the above embodiment, the change object is notified by an instruction (arrow or the like) in the small character effect ((a) in FIG. 27), but not indicated in the large character effect ((d) in FIG. 26). The small character effect makes it easier to recognize the specific display of the change target in the case where the display mode of the specific display changes as compared to the large character accompaniment effect.
(A) Although the change target is indicated by either the first indication effect or the second indication effect, the second indication effect recognizes the specific display of the change object when the display mode of the specific display changes compared to the first indication effect It's easy to do. That is, it is a comparison of the easiness in recognition except the presence or absence of the above-mentioned alerting | reporting.

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

  For example, in the above embodiment, since the concealment effect ends after the execution timing “the change”, the hold display or the active display does not change after the end of the concealment effect, but may change after the end of the concealment effect. For example, the active display change effect may be performed twice or more, and the active display may change after the end of the concealed effect by setting the execution timing of at least one time after the end timing of the concealed effect. In addition, the pending display or the active display may be changed after the end of the concealment effect by advancing the end timing of the concealment effect.

  In the above embodiment, the character presentation is performed only once at most during the hiding period, but may be performed a plurality of times during the hiding period. That is, in the above embodiment, when there is already another hold display determined at the time of winning to execute the character effect, it is determined not to execute the character effect without performing the determination of the execution presence / absence using the random value. Even if another pending display determined at the time of winning is already present when character effect is executed, it may be determined whether or not to execute using a random value.

  In addition, the same kind of character rendition of a plurality of times may be the same type, and may be different types. That is, the small character production may be executed twice or more during one concealment period (and the large character production may be executed once or more), and the large character production is performed during one concealment period. It may be executed more than once (it may also be executed once or more small character production), and may be performed once each of the small character production and the large character production during one concealment period.

  In addition, in the aspect in which character production can be performed a plurality of times during the hiding period, even when the hiding effect is performed, it is easier to perform the character effect a plurality of times compared to when the hiding effect is not performed. Good. In addition, there may exist multiple types in the execution period (the hiding period) of hiding production. In addition, when the execution period is a concealed effect for a long time, the character effect may be more likely to be performed a plurality of times as compared to the concealed effect for a short execution period.

  Further, in the above embodiment, it is determined separately whether or not to execute a change effect such as a hold, whether or not to execute a final display color or an concealed effect, whether or not to execute a character effect, and an execution timing. , Or at least two may be determined simultaneously. For example, the final display color and the execution timing of the change presentation such as hold may be determined at a stretch using, for example, a large table, whether or not to execute the change presentation such as hold. In addition, whether or not to execute the concealment effect, whether or not to execute the character effect, and the execution timing of the character effect may be determined at once using, for example, a large table. Alternatively, everything may be determined at once using, for example, a large table.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the execution timing of the change effect on hold etc. is determined when the execution of the change effect on hold etc is determined, but the execution timing of the change effect on hold etc etc when execution of the change effect on hold etc is determined For example, it may be determined whether or not to execute a change such as a hold change at the position after the shift when the shift is performed. The same applies to the character effect.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, although the change effect for holding or the like is performed during the variable display, the change effect for holding or the like during shift may be executed instead of or in addition to the variable display. The same applies to the character effect.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the determination ratio of the presence / absence of the change effect such as holding is always constant when the holding display due to the current prize is three displays before the last display (see FIG. 24A). Depending on certain conditions, the determination ratio of the presence or absence of the change presentation may be varied. For example, similarly to the determination ratio of the presence or absence of the hidden effect execution (see FIG. 25A), the determination ratio of the execution presence or absence of the change effect such as suspension may be varied according to the display result, or the final display color is determined Similar to the ratio (refer to FIG. 24C), the determination ratio of the presence or absence of the change presentation on hold or the like may be varied according to the change category. The same applies to the determination ratio of the presence / absence of the change effect such as a hold when the hold display by the current prize is the hold display four digestions before.

  In the above embodiment, the presence or absence of the change effect is determined for the pending display due to the current prize, but instead of or in addition to the pending display due to the current prize, the pending display prior to the current prize The presence or absence of a change effect such as a hold may be determined. In addition, the presence or absence of the execution of the change presentation such as the hold or the like already determined may be canceled before the execution, for example.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the display mode of a pending | holding display is set to three colors, white, blue, and red, the display mode of a pending | holding display is not limited to this. For example, white, blue, red and at least one other different three color (for example, purple, yellow, red three colors) may be used, and two or four or more colors may be used. Moreover, patterns, shapes, and sizes may be different. The same applies to the active display. In addition, there may be a display mode exclusively for active display which is not displayed as the hold display.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the change of the display mode of a certain pending display may be changed at most once but may be changed twice or more. The same applies to the active display. In the above embodiment, the display mode (initial display color) of the hold display added to the start winning storage display area 5H is one type (white), but there may be a plurality of initial display colors.

  Further, in the above embodiment, only one pending display determined at the time of winning when there is a change presentation effect such as pending is present in the start winning storage display area 5H at most, but a plurality may be present. That is, in the above embodiment, if there is already another pending display determined at the time of winning when there is a change effect for holding etc., it is decided not to execute the change effect for holding etc. without performing the determination of the presence / absence of execution using random numbers. However, if a change effect such as hold is executed, even if another hold display determined at the time of winning is already present, it may be determined whether or not to execute using a random value.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the determination ratio of the presence or absence of the concealed effect is varied according to the display result, but the determination ratio of the presence or absence of the concealed effect may be varied according to the variation category. Further, in the above embodiment, the execution ratio of the character effect is determined after the presence or absence of the concealed effect is determined, but the execution ratio of the concealed effect may be determined after the presence or absence of the character effect is determined. For example, the determination ratio of the presence or absence of the character effect may be different according to the display result (or the variation category), and the determination ratio of the presence or absence of the hidden effect may be different according to the presence or absence of the character effect.

  In the above embodiment, the presence or absence of the large character effect is determined at the time of winning, but for example, the presence or absence of the large character effect may be determined at the start of fluctuation instead of or in addition to the time of winning. When determining whether or not to perform the large character effect at the start of the change, the presence or absence of the large character effect may be varied according to the change pattern. The same applies to small character effects.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the concealed effect is realized by the display on the image display device 5, but the method of realizing the concealed effect is not limited to this. For example, instead of or in addition to the display on the image display device 5, the concealed effect may be realized by the movable part. In addition, the concealment effect is realized by moving the image display device 5 so that the start winning memory display area 5H is hidden behind the character (which may be a movable character or may be a non-moving character). May be

  Further, in the above embodiment, the hiding effect is performed by a lottery (random number value for determining the presence or absence of the hiding effect execution), but may be performed, for example, periodically using the RTC circuit 126.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the concealment effect makes it difficult or impossible to visually recognize the hold display or the active display, but it may be difficult or impossible to visually recognize part or all of the operation effect or the effect cassette effect. That is, it may be difficult or impossible to view small character effects and large character effects.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the concealment effect makes it difficult or impossible to visually recognize the hold display or the active display, but the concealment effect only needs to make at least the visual recognition of the hold display difficult or impossible.

  In addition, the aspect which makes visual recognition of a pending | holding display, an active display, etc. difficult or impossible is not limited to what hides a pending | holding display or an active display. It may be difficult or impossible to view the hold display or the active display by reducing the size of the hold display itself, making it semi-transparent, making it transparent, or deleting it.

  Also, the large character effect is not limited to those shown in FIG. 26 and FIG. For example, as in the large-character effect shown in FIG. 26, at the stage before the change, the change object and the display mode after the change are not notified, background effect, group effect, effect by movable role, button effect, effect by decorative pattern Or the like. Also, as in the large-character effect shown in FIG. 30 (A), background effects (for example, notification by background color) are not notified before the change but notify the display mode after the change before the change. For example, notification by the color of the group and the direction of travel), effects by movable characters (for example, notification by movable mode), button effects (for example, notification by button display color or effects after pressing), effects by decorative design (for example, wording of symbols) (Notified by “change to blue” and “change to red”) may be used.

  Similarly, the small character effect is not limited to those shown in FIG. 27 and FIG. 30 (B). For example, as in the small character rendition shown in FIG. 27, a background effect, a group effect, an effect by a movable role, a button effect, an effect by a decorative pattern are also notified before the change. Or the like. Also, as in the small character rendition shown in FIG. 30 (B), background change, group rendition, effect by movable role, button to notify change object without changing the display mode after change at the stage before change It may be an effect, an effect by a decorative pattern, or the like.

  Further, in the above embodiment, although the reserve data (first reserve information) of the first special figure game and the reserve data (second reserve information) of the second special figure game are not distinguished, they are digested in the order of winning ( 18), the second hold information may be prioritized and digested.

  Further, in the above embodiment, “ratio” is not limited to one having a relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B: C = 70%: 20%: 10, as shown in FIG. As shown in (B), there is a relation such as A: B = 100%: 0% or A: B: C = 70%: 30%: 0 (ie allocation of 100% or 0%) Is a concept that also includes

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the number of rounds is 2 types of 8 rounds and 16 rounds, three or more types of rounds may be sufficient. For example, there may be three types: 4R probability variation big hit, 8R probability variation big hit, and 16R probability variation big hit. Further, in the above embodiment, the gaming machine in which only the probability variation big hit is provided as the big hit category is shown, but it may be a gaming machine including the non-probability variation big hit (normally big hit) as the big hit category.

  Moreover, although the said embodiment showed the aspect which carries out the variable display of multiple types of special symbols, such as a number which shows "0"-"8", and a symbol which shows "-", and a display result is derived and displayed, the said variable display Is not limited to such an aspect. For example, the special symbol to be displayed variably may be different from the special symbol to be derived and displayed as the variable display result. In other words, special symbols that are not included in the changing multiple types of special symbols may be derived and displayed as the variable display result, and among the changing multiple types of special symbols, those that are not specially derived displayed as the variable display result May be included. Moreover, it is not necessary to variably display a plurality of types of special symbols, and the aspect may be such that variable display is performed using only one type of special symbol. As a variable display using one type of special symbol, for example, the one type of special symbol may be blinked (may be alternately turned on / off). That is, repetition of lighting and extinguishing may be variable display. And even in this case, the one kind of special symbol may be derived and displayed (lit) at the end, or a symbol different from the one kind of symbol may be derived and displayed at the end It may be In addition, the same applies to variable display of other symbols (for example, a normal symbol, a decorative symbol, etc.).

  In the above embodiment, the big hit gaming state is controlled based on the big hit symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, but the big hit gaming state is controlled. The aspect to perform is not limited to this. For example, a specific area is provided in the vicinity of the second starting winning opening or inside the second starting winning opening, and is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the game ball entering (passing) in the specific area You may be there.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of a change pattern indicating a change mode such as the change time and the type of reach effect and the presence or absence of pseudo-link, one change pattern specification command when starting the change. In the example of transmitting the change pattern, the effect control board 12 may be notified of the change pattern by two or more commands. Specifically, when notified by two commands, the microcomputer 560 for gaming control is the first command before reaching reach, such as presence or absence of pseudo sequence, presence or absence of slip effect (if it does not reach, so-called Send a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the second stop, and the second command after reaching reach such as reach type and re-lottery effect (if it does not reach, so-called (2) after the stop may be transmitted a command indicating a fluctuation time or a fluctuation mode. In this case, the effect control board 12 may perform effect control in the variable display based on the fluctuation time derived from the combination of two commands. In the game control microcomputer 560, the variation time is notified by each of two commands, and the specific variation mode to be executed at each timing is selected by the effect control board 12 It is also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after sending a first command, after a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the next timer interrupt) And the second command may be sent. In addition, the fluctuation | variation aspect shown by each command is not necessarily limited to this example, It can change suitably also about the order to transmit. As described above, by notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data which has to be stored as the fluctuation pattern designation command.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the main substrate 11 stores the determination table for random number values (display result determination table, big hit type determination table, and variation category determination table), and is extracted from the main substrate 11 at the start winning prize. Based on the random number values (MR1 to MR3), the main substrate 11 refers to the random number value determination table and determines random number value determination processing (determination of whether or not to be a big hit, and determination of variation category, and if it is a big hit Shows an example of executing the judgment of the type of the big hit), the effect control board 12 receives the judgment result judged in the main board 11, and executes the pre-reading advance notice effect based on the received judgment result. The mode of execution of the prefetch advance notice effect is not limited to this. For example, the table for determining the random number is stored in the effect control board 12 and the random number itself is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (for example, the effect control command capable of specifying the random value from the main board 11) Is transmitted to the effect control board 12, the effect control board 12 receives the random number value itself extracted in the main board 11, and refers to the random number value determination table based on the received random number value and refers to the random number value. The pre-reading notice effect may be performed based on the determination result of the determination process. That is, the determination process of the random number value may be performed in the effect control board 12. Further, the determination process of the random number value may be performed on both the main substrate 11 and the effect control substrate 12. For example, the effect control board 12 may receive a part of random number values and execute the determination process of the random number values, and may receive the determination result determined in the main board 11. Specifically, for example, the effect control board 12 receives a random number (MR1 and MR2) and determines whether or not to be a big hit, and if it is a big hit, performs a type of big hit, and The determination result of the variation category determined by the main substrate 11 based on (MR3) may be received. That is, the effect control board 12 can execute the advance reading notice effect based on the determination result determined by itself and the determination result determined by the main substrate 11.

  The random numbers may not be synchronized by changing the update timing of each random number or changing the update range of each random number.

  In addition, for example, a gaming machine that gives a gaming score for use in a game by using a frequency that is a gaming value of a size specified by recording information of a gaming recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card. The present invention can be applied. 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 into the game area.

  In the above description, it has been described that the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings. It does not necessarily have to be stored in a table format (including, for example, a structure, an array, etc.). That is, although the determination value (decision value) to be compared with the extracted random value may be stored collectively in the ROM 101, it may be distributed (scattered) in a plurality of locations of the ROM 101 and stored. Alternatively, the ROM 101 may store an equation or program for outputting the result (for example, a big hit or a loss in the example of FIG. 6) when the extracted random number value is input. The same applies to the determination table and the like stored in the ROM 121.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is shown as a gaming machine, but a medal is inserted to set a predetermined bet number, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the control lever by the player. A slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to a player when the combination of stop symbols becomes a combination of specific symbols when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by the player The present invention is also applicable to slot machines equipped with at least one of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, CZ (hereinafter referred to as a bonus etc.). For example, a special display corresponding to each game to be executed in the future in a specific period such as always or in a chance zone (it is preferable to be a display mode according to the degree of expectation such as a bonus) A plurality of slot machines capable of simultaneously displaying a plurality of slot machines, and a plurality of special displays corresponding to each game already executed (preferably having a display mode according to the expectation of a bonus etc.) simultaneously The present invention may be applied to a displayable slot machine or the like.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed / provided by a removable recording medium to the computer device etc. included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the computer device etc. may be previously provided. It may be distributed by pre-installing it in the storage device of. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

  And the execution form of the game is not limited to that executed by attaching the removable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line etc. in the internal memory etc. It may be executed directly using hardware resources of another device on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

1 ... pachinko gaming machine 2 ... gaming board 3 ... gaming machine frame 4A ... 1st special symbol display device 4B ... 2nd special symbol display device 5 ... image display device 5H ... start winning memory display area 6A ... ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Regular variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8 ... Speaker 9 ... Lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Effect control board 13 ... Voice control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 16 ... Feature control board 17 ... Movable role 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A ... 1st starting opening switch 22B ... 2nd starting opening switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Microcomputer 101, 121 for game control ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... display control unit 126 ... RTC circuit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Specific display means capable of displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display;
A predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect that makes it difficult to view at least a part of the specific display;
At least one of a first suggestion effect and a second suggestion effect different from the first suggestion effect as a suggestive effect suggesting a change in the display mode of the specific display, before the display mode of the specific display changes Equipped with actionable instruction execution means,
The first suggested effect is
When the display mode of the specific display changes, the display mode of the specific display after the change is an effect that can not be recognized,
The second suggested effect is
Is said specific display display form that is recognizable effect of the changed when the display mode of the previous SL specific display is changed,
A game machine characterized in that, when the predetermined effect is being executed, the second suggested effect is more difficult to be executed than when the predetermined effect is not being executed.

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