JP6431868B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a game.

  For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a change effect (Patent Document 1 stops the shutter symbol 54) after changing the display mode of the specific display after stopping the special identification information (the shutter symbol 54 in Patent Document 1) in the variable display. Thus, there is disclosed a gaming machine that executes an effect of changing the hold storage image 50 from the normal display mode to the notice display mode.

  For example, Patent Document 2 discloses a predetermined condition that is established when variable display is stopped in a specific mode (chance in the Patent Document 2) and controlled to a specific state advantageous to the player (a big hit state in Patent Document 2). There is disclosed a gaming machine that performs a notice effect (in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-26853) that gives a notice of the expected degree of establishment of a condition.

JP 2014-014575 A JP 2013-146506 A

  Considering the gaming machine that executes the above-mentioned change effect and notice effect, even if the variable display is in a state where it may stop depending on the specific mode, the variable identification is specified by the special identification information being stopped by the change effect. It is conceivable that the player will not be stopped in a manner (that is, the notice effect will not be executed) and the player will be discouraged.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which a player's discouragement is suppressed.

(A) The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Specific display means for displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display;
Change effect execution means capable of executing a change effect for changing the display mode of the specific display after displaying the special identification information in the variable display;
A notice effect execution means for stopping the variable display in a specific manner and executing a notice effect for notifying the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state,
In the notice effect, the variable display is stopped in the first specific mode, and the first notice effect in which the expected degree of control controlled to the advantageous state is the first expectation and the variable display is shown in the second specific mode. And a second notice effect for notifying that the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state is a second degree of expectation higher than the first degree of expectation,
The special identification information has a plurality of types,
The specific display can be changed to any one of a plurality of display modes according to the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state,
In the change effect, depending on which one of the plurality of types of special identification information is stopped, the ratio of which the specific display changes among the plurality of display modes is different,
Variable display will regulate the execution of the previous SL change effect Te state odor that may be stopped by the second specific embodiment, execution of the change effect in a state that may stop the variable display by the first specific embodiment Do not regulate,
It is characterized by that.
In the above gaming machine,
The notice effect is an effect of notifying the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state in the variable display that has not yet started,
This may be a feature.
(1) Other gaming machines according to the present invention are:
When a variable display (for example, a variable display of decorative symbols) is executed and a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a decisive decorative symbol of a jackpot combination is derived and displayed), a specific state (for example, advantageous for the player) A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that is controlled to a big hit gaming state, etc.
A specific display means for displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display (for example, a hold display image) (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for displaying the hold display image in the command analysis process);
Change effect execution means (for example, step) for executing a change effect (for example, a first hold change effect) for changing the display mode of the specific display after stopping special identification information (for example, a special symbol) in variable display CPU 120 for effect control that executes S172),
Preliminary effect execution means (for example, step S172) is executed to stop the variable display in a specific manner (for example, chance eyes) and to execute a notification effect (for example, prefetch chance eyes) for notifying the expected degree of establishment of the predetermined condition. Production control CPU 120, etc.)
In a state where the variable display may stop due to the specific mode, change effect execution limiting means for limiting the execution of the change effect (for example, step S677, S678 and step S326, or other example 2 processing is executed) Production control CPU 120, etc.)
It is characterized by providing.

  According to this structure, a player's discouragement can be suppressed.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The notice effect is an effect for notifying the expected degree of establishment of the predetermined condition in the variable display that has not yet started.
You may do it.

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

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
Change effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute the change effect (for example, CPU 120 for effect control for executing step S161);
A notice effect determining means for determining whether or not to execute the notice effect (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing step S161);
The change effect execution restricting means prohibits the change effect determining means from determining to execute the change effect when the notice effect determining means determines to execute the notice effect (for example, a modified example) reference),
You may do it.

  According to this configuration, the process for stopping the special identification information can be facilitated.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The specific display corresponds to a variable display that has not yet started,
The notice effect is an effect of notifying the expected degree of establishment of the predetermined condition in a variable display that has not yet started,
The change effect execution restricting means restricts the execution of the change effect for the specific display corresponding to a variable display other than the variable display that is a target of the notice effect when the notice effect is executed ( For example, the CPU 120 for effect control that executes step S674B),
You may do it.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged because the special identification information is stopped due to another opportunity and the notice effect is not executed.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
Display effect execution means capable of executing a display effect (for example, a hold display effect) associated with the display of the specific display when the specific display is newly displayed (for example, for effect control for executing the hold display effect in the modification) CPU120 etc.)
The display effect execution means executes a display effect associated with the display of the new specific display when the new specific display is displayed during the execution of the display effect (see, for example, FIG. 31).
You may do it.

  According to this structure, it can suppress that an effect becomes unnatural.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the example of the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine of FIG. It is a figure showing an example of main production control commands. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the variation pattern determination table for big hits. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the variation pattern determination table for loss. It is explanatory drawing explaining an example of the processing content performed in command analysis processing. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the command buffer at the time of a start winning prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prefetch notice setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of execution decision of the prefetch chance. It is a figure showing an example of execution decision of the 1st reservation change production and the 2nd reservation change production. It is a figure which shows the example of a cancellation decision of a 1st pending | holding change effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display process. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect screen. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect screen. It is a figure which shows an example of an effect screen. It is a flowchart which shows the other example of a part of prefetch notice setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the other part example of a part of variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the other example of a part of prefetch notice setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the other part example of a part of variable display start setting process. It is a figure which shows the example of a hold display effect.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

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

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like, and is identified as a special symbol game as an example of a variable display game. A special symbol (also referred to as a “special drawing”) that is a plurality of types of special identification information that can be displayed is variably displayed (variable display) (that is, variable display of the special drawing is executed).

  For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. Then, at the end of the variable display, the fixed special symbol (such as “big hit” or “losing” symbol) is stopped and displayed as the variable display result, so that the variable display result is derived and displayed (also simply referred to as derivation).

  Note that the variable display includes a derivation display of the variable display result, that is, the variable display ends when the variable display result is derivation-displayed (the same applies to the variable display of decorative symbols described later).

  Note that the variable display results derived and displayed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B and the special symbols that are variably displayed indicate numbers "0" to "9" and "-". It is not limited to what consists of symbols etc. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. The lighting pattern during variable display may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off as appropriate.

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

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

  On the screen of the image display device 5, identification information different from the special symbol is displayed in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three corresponding to the first special game or the second special game. A decorative design that is (a plurality of types of decorative identification information that can identify each) is variably displayed.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged on the screen of the image display device 5 (note that these display areas are variable display areas). You can move on the screen as you progress.) Then, in response to the start of either the first special game or the second special game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, In 5R, the decorative pattern variation (variable display) (for example, vertical scroll display or update display) is started. Thereafter, when the variable display result (determined special symbol) in the special symbol game is derived and displayed, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Thus, a fixed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) (such as a “big hit” symbol or a “losing symbol” symbol) that is a decorative symbol variable display result (decorative symbol variable display display result) is stopped and displayed.

  Thus, on the screen of the image display device 5, each is identified in synchronization with the first special symbol game in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol game in the second special symbol display device 4B. A variable display of a plurality of possible decorative symbols is performed, and a variable display result (definite decorative symbol) is derived and displayed at the end of the variable display.

  In addition, for example, to display and display various display symbols such as special symbols and decorative symbols, identification information such as decorative symbols and small symbols is stopped and displayed (also referred to as complete stop display, complete stop, final stop display, or final stop). To end the variable display. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also referred to as a temporary stop display (or temporary stop). Although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. The player can recognize. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area 5H is arranged. In the display area 5H, a display that allows the number of special figure games pending execution to be specified is performed. The special figure game whose execution has been suspended is a special figure game that has not yet been started, and is stored as a reserved memory. In this embodiment, by storing information for executing the special figure game (such as hold data described later), the special figure game corresponding to the information is stored as the hold memory. For this reason, the number of reserved special figure games is also called the number of special figure reserved storage. In addition, the display that can specify the number of reserved special games displayed in the display area 5H is also referred to as a stored storage display.

  In order to hold the special figure game, for example, a game ball enters (for example, passes through) a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A or a second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. This is generated based on the starting prize (the starting prize at the first starting prize opening is referred to as the first starting prize and the starting prize at the second starting prize opening is sometimes referred to as the second starting prize). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the special figure game (variable display game) has been established, but the special figure game based on the previously established start condition is being executed and the pachinko game When the start condition for allowing the start of the special figure game is not satisfied because the machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the special figure game corresponding to the established start condition is held.

  For example, when the start condition (first start condition) of the first special figure game is established due to the occurrence of the first start prize, the first special figure game for starting the first special figure game based on the establishment of the first start condition is established. If the 1 start condition is not satisfied, the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by 1 and the execution of the first special figure game is put on hold. In addition, when the start condition (second start condition) of the second special figure game is established due to the occurrence of the second start prize, the second special figure game for starting the second special figure game based on the establishment of the second start condition is established. If the 2 start condition is not satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by 1 (incremented), and the execution of the second special figure game is put on hold.

  When the execution of the first special figure game is started, the first special figure hold memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and when the second special figure game is started, the second special figure hold memory number is 1. Subtracted (decremented).

  The variable special display reserved memory number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number is also referred to as a total reserved memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  In this embodiment, the above-mentioned hold storage display is displayed as many images (in this embodiment, such as circles, and hereinafter also referred to as a hold display image) as the reserved special game. To do. One hold display image corresponds to one special figure game that is being held, and indicates the special figure game that is being held. The hold display image is black in the figure, but is actually white, for example, at normal times (of course, it may be black).

  A hold display image (also referred to as a first hold display image) corresponding to the first special figure game is displayed in a region 5Ha on the left side of the display area 5H. In the area 5Ha, a plurality of display positions of the first hold display image are set, and the first hold display image is displayed left-justified in order from the leftmost display position.

  A hold display image (also referred to as a second hold display image) corresponding to the second special figure game is displayed left-justified in the right area 5Hb of the display area 5H. In the area 5Hb, a plurality of display positions of the second hold display image are set, and the second hold display image is displayed left-justified in order from the leftmost display position.

  When the first special figure game is executed, the leftmost first hold display image is erased. At this time, if there is another first hold display image, each of the other first hold display images is shifted to the display position on the left. When the second special figure game is executed, the leftmost second hold display image is erased. At this time, if there is another second reserved display image, each of the other second reserved display images is shifted to the display position on the left side.

  You may make it provide the indicator which displays the number of special figure holding | maintenance memory with the display area 5H instead of the display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold indicator 25A for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the display area 5H. And a second hold indicator 25B. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED). Here, the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are displayed according to the number of lighted LEDs.

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

  The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example.

  The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip type hand having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilted position by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2) for a normal electric accessory. The object (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and the second start winning opening is formed.

  For example, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second start winning opening by moving the movable wing piece in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state. (It is also said that the second start winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an opening that allows the game ball to enter the second start winning opening when the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state. (The second start winning opening is also said to be open). The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in an off state, and the game ball is more easily opened when the solenoid 81 is on than in the normally opened state. The configuration may be in a state. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B only needs to be able to change between, for example, a first variable state and a second variable state in which a game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening as compared with the first variable state.

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, the first start opening switch 22A (see FIG. 2). The game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B (see FIG. 2).

  Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first special figure holding memory number is predetermined. If it is less than the upper limit (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is less than a predetermined upper limit value. In this case, the second start condition is satisfied.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2) that is used for the large winning opening door. Form a big prize opening as an area.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and the game ball enters the big winning opening (for example, Cannot pass). On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become. In this way, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball can easily enter and is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter and is disadvantageous for the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot enter the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball is difficult to enter the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has entered the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 (see FIG. 2). Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when a game ball enters the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, when a gaming ball enters another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out. Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to obtain the winning ball by making the gaming ball enter the special prize winning port, and the game is more than the first state. The second state is disadvantageous to the person.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. An ordinary symbol (also called “ordinary figure” or “ordinary figure”) as identification information is displayed variably (variable display), and a display result is derived and displayed at the end of variable display (here, it is performed by stop display). To do. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose holding indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and is formed in a game gate through a passage gate 41 (a game ball can be passed by a predetermined member. Is detected by the number 21.), the number of the usual pending storage as the number of effective passing spheres that have passed is displayed.

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

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

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like.

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

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

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special figure game, a function of receiving a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12 and the like. It has a function of outputting and transmitting a control command (such as an effect control command described later) as an example of information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to perform the first special symbol game and the second special symbol game. A function for controlling the variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling a graphic game, or controlling a normal graphic game by the normal symbol display device 20 by turning on / off / coloring the normal symbol display device 20, etc. It also has. The main board 11 also has a function of controlling the first hold indicator 25A, the second hold indicator 25B, the universal hold indicator 25C, etc., and displaying various reserved memory numbers.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted.

  The switch circuit 110 is configured to detect detection signals (passage of game media and the game switch detection) from various switches (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). A detection signal indicating that an entry has been detected (a switch has been turned on) is received and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example.

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

  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 device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the electrical parts for production such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 has a function for performing a display operation in the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a turn-on / off operation in the game effect lamp 9, that is, an electric component for the effect. A function of controlling and executing a predetermined performance operation is provided.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on a signal (sound effect signal) from the effect control board 12, the sound (effect) is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. A processing circuit for executing sound signal processing for outputting sound (sound designated by a sound signal) is 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 a signal (electric decoration signal) from the effect control board 12, lighting / A lamp driver circuit or the like for performing a light-off drive (lighting / light-off depending on the drive content indicated by the electrical signal) is mounted.

  A control signal (control command) transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted as an electric signal (details will be described later). Each of the effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to “0” in advance.

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

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101, thereby realizing a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the function of the main board 11 is realized). For the processing etc.). At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  It should be noted that a one-chip microcomputer serving as the game control microcomputer 100 is only required to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is stored in a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register different from the RAM 102. The random number value may be updated by updating the stored value periodically or irregularly.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 has table data constituting a plurality of command transmission tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. The table data etc. which comprise are memorize | stored.

  In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data (including various flags, counters, timers, etc.) used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored. .

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals are input from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. The

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed.

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

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

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number. The effect random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 124 like the game random number used on the main board 11, or the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program. Thus, it may be updated by software.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination table, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered.

  The effect control pattern is a collection of data for executing various effects such as variable display of decorative symbols and reach effects, for example, effect control execution data (display control) associated with a determination value such as a process timer determination value. Data, voice control data, lighting data, etc.) and process data including an end code, etc., which are configured by combining the pattern data and set as a usage pattern described later. In addition, pattern data that directly becomes an effect control pattern is also stored, and the pattern data may be set as an effect control pattern that becomes a use pattern as it is.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data (including various flags, counters, timers, etc.) used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 is based on the control of the effect control CPU 120 (for example, based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120), and the effect image displayed on the image display device 5 is displayed. The video signal is output, and the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 123 may be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), or the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  For example, the effect control CPU 120 transmits a display control command for designating an effect image to be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 to the display control unit 123 according to display control data included in the effect control pattern. The display control unit 123 uses the data stored in the CGROM or the like (storage unit) according to the display control command from the effect control CPU 120 to display a video signal specified by the display control command. Is output. As a result, the video signal of the effect image according to the control (control based on the effect control pattern) of the effect control CPU 120 is output, and the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. Become.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a control signal (sound effect signal) transmitted to the audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 are transmitted from the output port of the I / O 125. A control signal (lighting signal) or the like is output.

  The image display device 5 includes a display panel composed of a liquid crystal panel and the like, a driver circuit that drives the display panel, and the like. The video signal supplied to the image display device 5 from the display control unit 123 via the I / O 125 based on the control of the effect control CPU 120 is input to the driver circuit. The driver circuit drives the display panel based on the input video signal, and displays an image represented by the video signal on the display panel. As a result, various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

  With the configuration as described above, the effect control CPU 120 controls the speakers 8L and 8R via the sound control board 13 to output sound, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 via the lamp control board 14. Or, an effect image is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 via the display control unit 123, and various effects are executed.

  As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus.

  When a game ball that has flowed down the game area passes through the passage gate 41 and is detected by the gate switch 21 (when the gate switch 21 is turned on), the normal symbol display 20 uses this detection. A general chart start condition for executing the general chart game is established. After that, based on the fact that the general symbol start condition for starting the variable symbol normal display, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is established, the normal symbol display by the normal symbol display device 20 (normal symbol variable). Display) is started.

  In the normal game, after the start of the change (variable display) of the normal symbol, when the predetermined time has elapsed, the fixed normal symbol that becomes the variable display result of the normal symbol (display result of the normal game) is stopped and displayed (derived display) ) At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per universal symbol, for example, “7”, etc.) is stopped and displayed as a fixed normal symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per universal symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per regular symbol (ordinary symbol losing symbol, for example, “-”) is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “common symbol losing”.

  Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is “per normal figure”, the opening control (the second starting prize opening is the second starting prize opening) where the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When the predetermined time elapses, the closing control (returning the second start winning opening) is performed.

  Whether or not the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is to be “per normal symbol” as a predetermined specific display result is determined when the normal symbol game is started by the normal symbol indicator 20 or the like. Is determined (predetermined) before derivation display. The variable symbol variable display period (variable time) is also determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed, such as when a general game is started.

  When the game ball that has flowed down the game area enters the first starting winning opening (first starting area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the first starting port switch 22A detects the gaming ball (first The first start condition is satisfied by the fact that the start port switch 22A is turned on). After that, for example, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state, the special figure game (first figure) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A 1 special figure game) is started.

  Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B (second start opening switch). 22B is turned on), and so on, the second start condition is satisfied. After that, for example, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state, the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (first 2 special figure game) is started. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter the second starting winning hole (in this embodiment, the second starting winning hole is opened in the high base state). Easy to be).

  When the first special figure game is started or when the second special figure game is started, the variable symbol display result of the special symbol (the display result of the special figure game) is set as a “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result. Is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Then, at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, a variation pattern (specifying the execution time of variable display of a special figure or a decorative design, a variable display pattern of a decorative design, or the like) is determined.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed.

  When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a variable symbol display result for a special symbol (when the confirmed special symbol is a jackpot symbol), the variable symbol display result is a “big jackpot” (specific display result) for the player. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state as an advantageous specific state. Whether or not the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. When the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol and the loss symbol is derived and displayed (when the confirmed special symbol is a symbol loss), the variable display result is “lost”.

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3” and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, during the predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or the period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the grand prize opening and a winning ball is generated, the grand prize opening is continuously opened. A round game (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, a winning ball (game ball that has entered the big prize opening) is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. It is. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “15”) is reached.

  The case where the special symbol variable display result is “big hit” includes the case where the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the jackpot type becomes “non-probable”, and when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed The type is “probable change”.

  As the round game in the big hit game state with the jackpot type “probability change” or “non-probability change”, the upper limit time for the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to be in the first state (open state with the big prize opening) advantageous for the player is a predetermined time. A normal opening round (for example, a first period such as 29 seconds) is executed for a predetermined number of times such as 15 rounds (15 times).

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

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability that the variable display result is “big hit” (big hit probability) may be controlled to a probability change state where the probability is higher than the normal state. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as the start of the next big hit gaming state is satisfied.

  In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time (variable display period) may be controlled to be short when the normal state is shorter. In the short-time state, one of the short-time end conditions is the first among the fact that a predetermined number of special game (100 times in this embodiment) has been executed and the next big hit game state has been started. It is controlled to continue until it is established. In addition, the remaining number of executions of the special figure game until the time-shutdown condition is satisfied may be referred to as a time-shortest number of times.

  The short-time state and the probable change state are game states advantageous to the player.

  In this embodiment, the gaming state after the non-probability big hit gaming state ends is a time-short state but does not become a probable variation state. In this embodiment, the gaming state after the probability variation big hit gaming state is ended is a short time state and a probability variation state.

  In the short-time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in an open state and a closed state in an advantageous change mode in which a game ball is likely to enter the second start winning opening as compared to a non-short-time state that is not in a short time state such as a normal state. Change.

  For example, the control for reducing the normal symbol change time in the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 (which is a variable variable display period, also referred to as a normal symbol change time) than in the normal state, Control that increases the probability that the variable symbol display result of a normal game (the display result of a general game) will be “per normal” in the normal game, and the variable display result is “per normal”. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the above, the normal variable winning is achieved by controlling the tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable blade piece to be longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts compared to the normal state. The ball device 6B may be changed between an open state and a closed state in an advantageous change mode. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination.

  Like the above control, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the open state and the closed state in an advantageous change mode is called high open control (also referred to as “time-short control” or “high base control”). . By controlling in such a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is achieved.

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

  The time-short state is also referred to as “high base state”, “high base”, etc., and the gaming state that is not the time-short state is also referred to as “low base state”, “low base”, “non-time-short state”, “non-time-short state”, and the like. The probability variation state in which probability variation control is performed is also referred to as “high probability state”, “high probability”, and the gaming state that is not the probability variation state is “low probability state”, “low probability”, “non-probability variation state”, “non-probability variation”. Is also said. The gaming state when in the probable change state and the short time state is also referred to as “high-accuracy high base state”, “high-accuracy high base”, or the like. The gaming state when the state is in the short-time state without being in the probable change state is also referred to as “low-accuracy base state”, “low-accuracy base”, or the like. The game state when the state is in the probabilistic state without being in the short-time state is also referred to as “highly accurate low base state”, “highly accurate low base”, or the like. The state that does not become either the short-time state or the probability variation state, that is, the normal state is also referred to as “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy low base”, or the like.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special game and the second special game in the first special symbol display device 4A are provided. Corresponding to the start of any one of the second special symbol games in the symbol display device 4B, the variable display of the variable symbol variable display is started. In the first special figure game or the second special figure game, when a fixed special symbol that is a variable symbol display result (a special symbol game display result) is derived and displayed, the image is synchronized with the timing of the derivation display. In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the display device 5, the decorative symbol variable display ends, and a fixed decorative symbol (three decorative symbols of the three decorative symbols) is obtained. Combination) is derived and displayed (stop display).

  In the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end thereof, the variable display mode of the decorative design may become a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative design (“reach variation” that is not yet stopped when the decorative design that is stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 forms a part of the jackpot combination described later. (Also referred to as “symbol”) is a display mode in which the variation continues, or a display mode in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination .

  Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. When a decorative symbol (for example, a decorative symbol indicating any one of “4” to “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed, the remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “ The display pattern in which the decorative symbols fluctuate in the “decorative” decorative symbol display area 5C, etc., or all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. This is a display mode in which the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination.

  In this embodiment, the reach effect is executed in response to the reach mode during the variable display. The reach effect changes the display mode and variation mode of the decorative pattern, displays a character image (effect image imitating a person, etc.) on the screen of the image display device 5 separately from the decorative pattern, or displays a background image It is an effect of performing a different performance operation from before reaching the reach mode by changing the mode or reproducing and displaying a moving image separately from the decorative design.

  In this embodiment, normal reach, super reach A (development from normal reach), and super reach B (development from normal reach) are prepared as reach productions. In this embodiment, the expectation degree of jackpot when each reach effect is executed is higher in the order of super reach B, super reach A, and normal reach (normal reach that does not develop into super reach). The reach effect may include an effect by a sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation by the game effect lamp 9 or the like (the same applies to other effects).

  The big hit expectation is, for example, a ratio at which the special symbol variable display result is “big hit”, and here, it is also a ratio at which the decorative symbol variable display result is “big hit”.

  In addition, as will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, whether or not the determination at the time of starting winning (the display result of the special figure game that is put on hold (also the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol)) is a big hit. And so-called prefetching determination), so-called prefetching notice is executed. The prefetch notice is a notice of the jackpot expectation of a special figure game (hereinafter, also referred to as a target) subjected to the prefetch determination. In this embodiment, pre-reading chance notices (also simply referred to as pre-reading chance eyes), a first hold change effect, and a second hold change effect are prepared as prefetch notices.

  The pre-reading chance eye notice is an effect of deriving and displaying a predetermined chance as a variable display result of variable display executed before the target (or multiple variable displays when multiple variable displays are executed). (See FIG. 24).

  The first pending change effect is a temporary display of a predetermined combination of decorative symbols including a special symbol (finally stopped as a final stop symbol) in a variable display executed before the target. This is an effect of changing the display mode (here, display color, usually white) of the hold display image corresponding to the target special game (see FIG. 25).

  The second hold change effect is an effect of changing the display mode (here, the display color) of the hold display image corresponding to the target special game without displaying the special symbol.

  In addition, during the variable display of the decorative design, various effects are performed in addition to the above effects. In addition, the variable display of the variable display of the decorative design is also a kind of effect.

  When the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is “big hit”, on the screen of the image display device 5, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived and displayed as a variable symbol display result of the decorative symbol. As an example, the same decorative design (for example, any of “4” to “7”) is provided on a predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It is only necessary that the fixed decorative symbols that become the jackpot combination are derived and displayed by stopping and displaying all together. Depending on whether the jackpot type is “probability change” or “non-probability change”, the decorative symbols to be displayed may be different (for example, “5” or “7” for “probability change” and “non-probability change”). "4", "6", etc.).

  In this embodiment, various effects are appropriately performed even during the big hit gaming state.

  When the special symbol variable display result is “losing”, the decorative symbol variable display mode is not the reach mode, and the decorative symbol composing a predetermined non-reach combination is stopped as the variable symbol display result. By being displayed, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination (a combination different from the above chance) may be derived and displayed. In addition, when the special symbol variable display result is “losing”, as a decorative symbol variable display result, after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode, a predetermined reach combination that is not a jackpot combination (“reach loss” When the decorative symbols constituting the “combination”) are stopped and displayed, a final decorative symbol that is a reach-losing combination (a combination different from the chance eye) may be derived and displayed.

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Next, an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 will be described. The main board 11 controls the progress of the game. Then, the main board 11 transmits an effect control command to the effect control board 12 as the game progresses. The effect control board 12 performs various effects by executing effect control for controlling the image display device 5 and the like based on the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. As a result, the game executed by the main board 11 and the various effects executed by the effect control board 12 are synchronized. FIG. 3 shows examples of main effect control commands. The following “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number.

  Command 8001 (H) is an effect control command (first variation start designation command) for designating (notifying) the start of the first special figure game, that is, the start of variable display (fluctuation) of the first special figure. Command 8002 (H) is an effect control command (second variation start designation command) for designating (notifying) the start of the second special figure game, that is, the start of variable display (fluctuation) of the second special figure. The first variation start designation command and the second variation start designation command may be collectively referred to as a variation start designation command. Note that information indicating whether to start variable display of the first special figure or variable display of the second special figure may be included in a later-described variation pattern designation command. The change start designation command is transmitted at the start of the special figure game.

  The command 81XX (H) designates a variable display of a special symbol (special game) or a variable pattern of a variable display of a special symbol (execution time of the variable symbol special display or variable symbol, or a variable display pattern of the decorative symbol. This is an effect control command (variation pattern designation command) for designating (notifying). In the “XX” of the command, a numerical value corresponding to each variation pattern (see FIG. 12, details will be described later) is set (for example, “01” for the variation pattern PA1-1). Further, the variation pattern designation command may be a command for designating the variation start of the decorative symbol. The variation pattern designation command is transmitted at the start of the special figure game.

  Command 8CXX (H) is an effect control command (display result designation command) for designating (notifying) whether or not to make a big hit and a big hit type (that is, a variable display result). In this embodiment, a display result designation command corresponding to each variable display result is set. For example, a numerical value corresponding to the display result is set to “XX” in the command (for example, “00” for “lost”, “01” for “probable change”, etc.). The display result designation command is transmitted at the start of the special figure game.

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (design determination designation command) for designating (notifying) the end of the special figure game (that is, deriving and displaying the variable display result). The symbol confirmation designation command is for designating that the variable display (fluctuation) of the decorative symbols is terminated and the display result is derived and displayed. The symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted at the end of the special game.

  Command 95XX (H) is an effect control command (game state designation command) for designating the current game state. A numerical value corresponding to the gaming state is set in “XX” in the command (for example, “00” in the normal state, “01” in the high-accuracy base state, etc.). The gaming state designation command is transmitted at a timing when the gaming state can be changed (at the end of jackpot, when a variable display result is derived, etc.), at the start of a special figure game, or the like.

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

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

  Command B100 (H) is an effect control command (first start prize designation command) for designating (notifying) that a first start prize has been generated due to the entry of a game medium into the first start prize opening. Command B200 (H) is an effect control command (second start prize designation command) for designating (notifying) that a second start prize has occurred due to the entry of a game medium into the second start prize opening. The first start prize designation command and the second start prize designation command may be collectively referred to as a start prize designation command. The start winning designation command is transmitted when a start winning is generated (at the start winning).

  Command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first special figure reserved memory number addition designation command) that designates (notifies) that the first start winning is generated and the first special figure reserved memory number increases by one. is there. Command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second special figure reserved memory number addition designation command) for designating (notifying) that the second start winning is generated and the second special figure reserved memory number is increased by one. is there. These commands may be collectively referred to as a special figure reserved memory number addition designation command. The special figure reserved memory number addition designation command is transmitted when a start prize is generated (at the start prize).

  Command C200 (H) is an effect control command for specifying (notifying) that the first special figure reserved memory number is decreased by one when the first special figure game is executed (first special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation) Command). Command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation that designates (notifies) that the second special figure reserved memory number is decreased by one when the second special figure game is executed. Command). These commands may be collectively referred to as special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation commands. The special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation command is transmitted when the special figure game is started.

  Command C4XX (H) is an effect control command (winning determination result designation command) for designating (notifying) the determination result of the pre-reading determination at the time of starting winning. As will be described in detail later, when the first start winning or the second starting winning occurs, random numbers MR1 to MR3 used for determining whether or not to make a big hit, a big hit type, and a variation pattern are extracted. . In this embodiment, for the special figure game corresponding to the extracted random number values MR1 to MR3, the random number value MR1 of the extracted random number values MR1 to MR3 before the start condition of the special figure game is satisfied. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not the variable display result of the special figure game is “big hit”. The prefetch determination refers to this determination, and the prefetch determination is performed in a winning random number determination process in step S211 described later. The determination result of the prefetch determination (also referred to as a winning determination result) is set to “XX” in the winning determination result designation command (see FIG. 7B). The winning determination result designation command is transmitted when a start winning is generated (at the start winning). In accordance with the contents of the winning determination result designation command (winning determination result), the presence / absence of the pre-reading notice is determined on the effect control board 12 side.

(Main operations of pachinko machines)
Next, main operations (actions) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the following, the operation will be described with reference to a flowchart and the like, but in each operation (each process), a process that does not appear in the flowchart may be appropriately performed.

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started (including resumption after power interruption), the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 performs, for example, a predetermined game control main process. Processing is executed. In the game control main process, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt prohibited.

  When the CPU 103 executing the game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC supplied every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) and accepts the interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state, for example, a game Executes control timer interrupt processing.

  In the game control timer interrupt process, the CPU 103 performs a game process in the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as a switch process, a main side error process, an information output process, a game random number update process, a special symbol process, a normal symbol process, and a command control process. A process for controlling the progress is executed. At the end of the game control timer interrupt process, the interrupt enabled state is set. As a result, the game control timer interrupt process is executed every time a timer interrupt occurs, that is, every predetermined time (2 ms) which is the supply interval of the interrupt request signal.

  The switch process is performed by determining whether a detection signal is input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. This is a process of determining for each switch whether or not it is turned on (that is, whether or not a game ball has entered or passed) and storing the determination result in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. The determination result stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 is used in special symbol process processing and normal symbol process processing described later.

  The main-side error process is a process of performing an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result.

  The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example.

  The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software. As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result (variable display result of a special symbol), a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, and a variation pattern determination. And the random number MR3 for use may be included.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as the big hit game state with “1”. Any of the values of “65535” can be taken.

  The random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used for determining the big hit type as one of “probability variation A”, “probability variation B”, or “surprising probability” when the variable display result is “big hit”. And can take any value from “1” to “100”.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance. It can take any value of “100”.

  In the special symbol process, as will be described in detail later, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a variable display result such as a special symbol in the special symbol game Deciding whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state as “big hit”, determining the big hit type and variation pattern, controlling the display operation in the special symbol display device 4 based on the determination result (execution of special figure game), Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform setting of opening / closing operation (execution of round game) of the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in the big hit game state in a predetermined procedure. A special symbol process is executed every time a timer interrupt occurs, so that a variable display result and a variation pattern are determined, a special game is executed based on the determination, and a big hit gaming state is realized.

  In the normal symbol process, for example, when a game ball passes through the passing gate 41 (for example, a determination result determined that the gate switch 21 is turned on in the switch process is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. If the number of holds has not reached the upper limit, the reserved game is stored (for example, a random number is extracted and stored in the RAM 102), or the reserved memory (the random value stored in the RAM 102) is used. To determine a variable display result and a variation pattern (a pattern for designating a variation time, etc.) of the normal game, and to control a display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) in the normal symbol display 20 according to the variation pattern. The normal display variable display is executed and the variable display result of the general game is derived and displayed. Or performs the processing of the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B in an open state when per FIG. " The normal symbol process is executed every time the timer interrupt is generated, so that the normal game is executed and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is released for a predetermined period when the normal game is hit.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, and the like, transmission setting of a control command (production control command or the like) (for example, storing a storage address value of a control command to be transmitted is stored in the RAM 102) is performed. In the process, a process of actually transmitting the transmission-set control command to the effect control board 12 is performed. In this transmission process, an effect control INT signal or the like is used, and a control command is transmitted.

  Next, the special symbol process will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is turned on ( Step S201). For example, when the first start port switch 22A is turned on when the determination result determined that the first start port switch 22A is turned on in the switch process is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. What is necessary is just to judge. When the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure reserved memory number that is the reserved memory number of the first special figure game is a predetermined upper limit value (here, “4”). ) Is determined (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 obtains a first special figure reserved memory count value that is a stored value of a first special figure reserved memory number counter (counter that counts the first special figure reserved memory number) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It suffices if the first special figure reserved memory number can be specified by reading. When the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start port buffer value, which is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is set to “1”. Setting is performed (step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is turned on (step S204). For example, when the second start port switch 22B is turned on when the determination result determined that the second start port switch 22B is turned on in the switch process is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. What is necessary is just to judge. When it is determined that the second start port switch 22B is turned on (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the second special figure game is a predetermined upper limit value (here, It is determined whether or not “4”) (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 obtains a second special figure reserved memory number count value which is a stored value of a second special figure reserved memory number counter (counter for counting the second special figure reserved memory number) provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It suffices if the second special figure reserved memory number can be specified by reading. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), the start port buffer value is set to “2” (step S206). If the second start port switch 22B is not turned on (step S204; No), or if the second special figure reservation storage number is the upper limit value (step S205; Yes), the start winning determination process is terminated.

  After either of the processes of steps S203 and S206 is executed, the special figure reservation storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value is updated by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first special figure reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second special figure reserved memory number count value is increased. Add one. Thus, the first special figure reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase (increment) by 1 when the first start condition for allowing the game ball to enter the first start winning opening is satisfied. Further, the second special figure reserved memory number count value is updated so as to increase (increment) by 1 when the second start condition for allowing the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is satisfied. At this time, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is updated to add 1 (step S208).

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

  For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit as shown in FIG.

  When the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display a display that can specify the first special figure hold memory number added by one. You may make it make 1st holding | maintenance indicator 25A perform (for example, increase the number of lighting of LED by 1).

  When the hold data is set in the second special figure hold storage unit, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display a display that can specify the number of the second special figure hold memory added by one. You may make it make the 2nd holding | maintenance display device 25B perform (for example, increase the number of lighting of LED by 1).

  The first special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 6 (A) has not yet started, although a game ball has entered the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a first start winning has occurred. The hold data of the first special figure game is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the entry of the game ball The CPU 103 stores the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like as the reserved data. Is stored until it reaches a predetermined upper limit value (here, “4”). In this embodiment, in this way, the first special figure game that has not yet been started (here, numerical data for executing this first special figure game) is stored as a pending storage.

  The second special figure storage unit shown in FIG. 6 (B) has not yet started, although the game ball has entered the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the second start winning has occurred. There is no second special figure game hold data stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the entry of the game ball The number data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like is used as the reserved data. The data is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (here, “4”) is reached. In this embodiment, in this way, the second special figure game that has not yet been started (here, numerical data for executing this second special figure game) is stored as a pending storage.

  Thereafter, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S211). FIG. 7A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a winning random number determination process.

  In the winning random number determination process, if the starting port buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 first performs transmission setting of the first starting winning designation command and then transmits the first special figure reserved memory number addition designation command. If the setting is made and the start port buffer value is “2”, the transmission setting of the second special figure reserved memory number addition designation command is performed after the transmission setting of the second starting prize designation command is performed (step S401).

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

  When the time reduction flag is on and the current time is in the time reduction state (step S403; Yes), when the value of the special figure process flag is “4” to “7” and the current state is the big hit gaming state (step S402; Yes), It is determined whether the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S404).

  When the start port buffer value is “2” (step S404; Yes), or when the time-short state is not being reached (step S403; No), the CPU 103 extracts the random number MR1 extracted in step S209 (the special figure is suspended in the present step S210). Based on the random number value MR1 newly stored in the storage unit, the display result of the special game put on hold this time (a special symbol variable display result, hereinafter also referred to as a special figure display result) is “big hit”. It is determined whether or not there is (step S405). In this determination, the first special figure display result determination table or the second special figure display result determination that is referred to when determining the special figure display result at the time of starting the special figure game (when the start condition of the special figure game is satisfied). A table (see FIG. 9) is referenced.

  In each of the first special figure display result determination table and the second special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR1 becomes the determination result “big hit”. Or “losing”. When the gaming state is a non-probability change state that is not a probability change state, the first special figure display result determination table is referred to, and when the game state is a probability change state, the second special figure display result determination table is referred to. Whether or not the gaming state is a probability variation state may be specified based on a probability variation flag provided in the RAM 102 and turned on when the probability variation state is established (the same applies hereinafter).

  In step S405, the CPU 103 is assigned to “big hit” in the first special figure display result determination table (when the probability variation flag is off) or the second special figure display result determination table (when the probability variation flag is on). The determined value range is set as the jackpot determination range. If it is the probability variation state, “8000” to “9899” is set as the jackpot determination range, and if it is the non-probability variation state, “8000” to “8189” is set as the jackpot determination range. Then, it is determined whether the current random number value MR1 is within the jackpot determination range set above.

  If it is determined that the current random number MR1 is within the jackpot range determination and the special figure display result of the special figure game held this time is “big hit” (step S405; Yes), the jackpot is designated as the winning determination result. The transmission setting of the winning determination result designation command to be performed is performed (step S407). Since the determination result at the time of winning a big win (the determination result that the variable display result of the special figure game put on hold this time is a big win) is set to “02” in the EXT data (see FIG. 7B). Then, the transmission setting of the winning determination result specifying command including the data in the EXT data is performed.

  When the random number MR1 is not within the jackpot determination range and it is determined that the special figure display result of the special figure game held this time is “losing” (step S405; No), the winning is designated as a winning determination result The transmission setting of the determination result designation command is performed (step S408). Since the determination result at the time of winning the win (the determination result that the variable display result of the special figure game held this time is “losing”) is set to “01” in the EXT data (FIG. 7B). Refer to), and a transmission setting of a winning determination result specifying command including the data in the EXT data is performed.

  When the start port buffer value is “1” (step S404; No), in order to limit the execution of the pre-reading notice, transmission setting of a winning determination result designation command for designating no determination as a winning determination result is performed (step S404). S412). This restricts the execution of the prefetch notice on the side of the effect control board 12. Since the EXT data “00” is set in the determination result at the time of winning without determination (the determination result of limiting the pre-reading notice without performing determination at the time of starting winning) (see FIG. 7B), A transmission setting of a winning determination result specifying command including data in EXT data is performed.

  By limiting the execution of the pre-reading notice for the first starting prize in the short-time state and the first starting prize in the jackpot game state (by making the judgment result no judgment), the pre-reading effect at an inappropriate timing Can be prevented.

  After steps S407, S408, and S412, the winning random number determination process ends.

  One set of each command (start winning designation command, special figure reserved memory number addition designation command, winning determination result designation command) set in the process is used as a start winning command and subsequent command control (The transmission order is the above-mentioned transmission setting order, and is the order of the start winning designation command → the special figure reserved memory number addition designation command → the winning determination result designation command). The set of the first start winning designation command, the first special figure reserved memory number addition designation command, and the winning determination result designation command is referred to as a first start winning command, a second start winning designation command, and a second special figure hold. A set of a memory number addition designation command and a winning determination result designation command is referred to as a second start winning command.

  After the winning random number determination process in step S211, the CPU 103 determines whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S212). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S212; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value (starting port buffer value) is initialized to “0” ( Step S213), the start winning determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S212; “1”), the starting port buffer is cleared and the stored value (starting port buffer value) is initialized to “0”. (Step S214), the process proceeds to step S204. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  Returning to FIG. 4, after executing the start winning determination process in step S <b> 101, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S <b> 110 to S <b> 117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102. And run.

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

  In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The CPU 103 may determine whether or not the second special figure reserved memory number count value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), for example, the first area of the second special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating the predetermined random number value, which is the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is read (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the process of step S209 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second special figure reserved memory number count value by one, the second special figure reserved memory number is updated to be subtracted by one, and the second special figure reserved memory number is also subtracted. The stored contents in the holding storage unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the reservation data stored in the storage area lower than the holding number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) in the second special figure holding storage unit is higher by one entry ( Shift to storage areas corresponding to the holding numbers “1” to “3”. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be subtracted by one. Then, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The CPU 103 may determine whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number count value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the second special figure game is started with priority over the first special figure game.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), for example, the first area of the first special figure reservation storage unit (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) The numerical data indicating the predetermined random number value, which is the hold data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is read (step S236). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (first start winning) at the first start winning opening in the process of step S209 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first special figure reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating it, the first special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the first special figure reserved memory number is updated. The stored contents in the holding storage unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the first special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time ( Shift to storage areas corresponding to the holding numbers “1” to “3”. Further, in the process of step S237, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be decremented by 1. Then, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is determined as either “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. For example, when the current state is the non-probability change state (when the probability change flag is off), the CPU 103 sets the first special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. When the probability variation flag is on, the second special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. 9B is set as a use table. In each special figure display result determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a “big hit” or “lost” as a determination result. As long as it is assigned to.

  The CPU 103 reads numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result included in the game random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and reads the read random number value MR1. Based on the numerical data shown, the first or second special figure display result determination table set as the use table is referred to, and in the first or second special figure display result determination table to be referred to, the decision value that matches the random value MR1 is obtained. The assigned “big hit” or “losing” may be determined as the current special figure display result (variable display result of the special symbol). When the random value MR1 is “9000”, the CPU 103 determines that the special figure display result is “big hit” with reference to the second special figure display result determination table in the case of the probability change state, and With reference to the first special figure display result determination table, the special figure display result is determined to be “lost”.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is determined as “big hit” at a higher decision ratio than in the non-probability variation state. Therefore, for example, based on the jackpot end process in step S117 shown in FIG. 4 (described in detail later), the probability variation flag is set to the on state corresponding to the case where the jackpot type is “probability variation”, or the like. When the current state is a probable change state, the special figure display result is likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be a big hit game state than in the non-probability change state. That is, it is advantageous for the player when the current state is in a probabilistic state.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S241).

  Thereafter, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. For example, the CPU 103 sets the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 10 as a use table.

  In the jackpot type determination table, for example, as shown in FIG. 10, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is assigned to “non-probability variation” and “probability variation” as the determination results. Just do it.

  The CPU 103 reads the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type included in the game random number temporarily stored in the random number buffer for variation in step S232 or S236 from the random number buffer for variation, and the jackpot read from the random number buffer for variation Based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the type, the jackpot type determination table set in the use table is referred to. Either “probability change” or “probability change” may be determined as the type of jackpot of this time.

  After executing the process of step S242, the jackpot type determined in advance is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 stores in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 a jackpot type buffer setting value indicating the determination result of the jackpot type (for example, “0” in the case of “non-probable change”, in the case of “probable change”). The value of “1”) is stored to store the jackpot type.

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” (step S240; No), after step S243, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is determined (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is not “big hit” (when the big hit flag is in an off state), a special symbol (for example, “−”) predetermined as a lost symbol is used. Is determined as a special symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit” (when the big hit flag is on), according to the big hit type determination result in step S242 (big hit type buffer setting value) Depending on), one of the special symbols predetermined as multiple types of jackpot symbols (for example, “3” for “non-probable change” and “7” for “probable change”) is determined as the confirmed special symbol. do it.

  After executing the process of step S246, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S247), and the special symbol normal process is terminated.

  If the number of reserved memories of the first special figure game is “0” in step S235 (step S235; Yes), after a predetermined demonstration display setting is made (step S248), the special symbol normal process is terminated. . In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (demonstration display start designation command) for designating the start of demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is sent from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the effect control board 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if not transmitted, the demonstration display start designation command is set to be transmitted, and then the demonstration display setting is ended. The effect control board 12 displays a demonstration screen when a demonstration display start designation command is transmitted.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 in FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 as the variation pattern setting process.

  In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the big hit hour fluctuation pattern is determined with reference to the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table (stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance) (step S262). ). If the big hit flag is off (step S261; No), the loss variation pattern is determined with reference to the loss variation pattern determination table (previously stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101) (step S263).

  FIG. 12 shows a specific example of the variation pattern in the present embodiment. In this embodiment, variation patterns PA1-1, PA2-1, PA3-2 to PA3-4 are prepared as variation patterns during loss (variation patterns selected when the variable display result is “lost”). ing. Further, variation patterns PB3-2 to PB3-4 are prepared as variation patterns at the time of big hits (variation patterns selected when the variable display result is “big hit”).

  The variation patterns PA1-1 and PA2-1 of the loss variation patterns are non-reach variation patterns that specify non-reach (a variable display mode is not a reach mode and a variable display result is a non-reach combination). is there. The fluctuation pattern PA2-1 is a non-reach fluctuation pattern for a short time (with shortening) in which the special figure fluctuation time is shorter than normal (PA1-1). The variation patterns PA3-2 to PA3-4 of the variation patterns at the time of loss are reach variation patterns that specify reach (the variable display mode becomes the reach mode and the variable display result becomes the reach-miss combination). The fluctuation pattern PA3-2 is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of normal reach. The variation pattern PA3-3 is a reach variation pattern that designates development from normal reach execution to super reach A. The variation pattern PA3-4 is a reach variation pattern that designates development from normal reach execution to super reach B.

  The fluctuation pattern PB3-2 of the big hit hour fluctuation pattern is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates execution of normal reach. The fluctuation pattern PB3-3 is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates development from normal reach execution to super reach A. The fluctuation pattern PB3-4 is a reach fluctuation pattern that designates development from normal reach execution to super reach B.

  In this embodiment, among the above variation patterns, the variation pattern PA3-2 and the variation pattern PB3-2 are the corresponding variation patterns, and the middle of the variable display (for example, the variable display result) Until the derivation), the same production can be executed. Thus, it is not possible to know whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit” until the middle timing. Similarly, the fluctuation pattern PA3-3 and the fluctuation pattern PB3-3 are corresponding fluctuation patterns, and the fluctuation pattern PA3-4 and the fluctuation pattern PB3-4 are corresponding fluctuation patterns. From the start of variable display to the middle (for example, immediately before derivation of the variable display result), the same effect can be executed. Thus, it is not possible to know whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit” until the middle timing.

  In step S262, for example, the big hit variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 is referred to. As shown in FIG. 13, in the big hit variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number MR3 for variation pattern determination is one of the big hit hour variation patterns (variation pattern PB3- 2 to PB3-4).

  In step S262, the CPU 103 refers to the big hit variation pattern determination table on the basis of the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern read from the variation random number buffer, and the random variation pattern determination table to be referred to Any variation pattern assigned to the determined value that matches the numerical value MR3 may be determined (selected) as the current big hit variation pattern.

  In FIG. 13, the determination ratio is described instead of the range of the determination value. In the actual table, it suffices if a determined value in a range corresponding to the determined ratio in FIG. 13 is assigned to each variation pattern. For example, in FIG. 13, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern PB3-2 is 10/100, the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern PB3-3 is 20/100, and the determination ratio of the fluctuation pattern PB3-4 is 70/100. Determination values 1 to 10 (range of 10%) to be compared with the random value MR3 are assigned to the variation pattern PB3-2, and determination values 11 to 30 (20 to be compared with the random value MR3 are assigned to the variation pattern PB3-3. % Range) is assigned, and determined values 31 to 100 (70% range) to be compared with the random value MR3 are assigned to the variation pattern PB3-4. The same applies to other tables in which the determination ratios are described and determination examples described later.

  In step S263, when the current gaming state is a non-time-short state (when the time-short flag is in an off state), for example, the first loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14A is referred to. When the current gaming state is the short-time state (when the short-time flag is in the on state), for example, the second loss variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14B is set as the usage pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the first to second loss variation pattern determination tables, for example, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is a variation pattern at the time of loss that is a determination result. It may be assigned to any one (any one of the fluctuation patterns PA1-1, PA3-2 to PA3-4, or any one of the fluctuation patterns PA2-1, PA3-2 to PA3-4).

  In step S263, the CPU 103 selects one of the first and second loss variation pattern determination tables set as the use pattern based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern determination random value MR3 read from the variation random number buffer. , And any one of the variation patterns assigned to the decision value matching the random value MR3 in the first or second variation pattern determination table for reference to be referred to may be determined (selected) as the variation pattern at the time of the current loss. .

  In the variation pattern determination table for loss shown in FIG. 14, the fluctuation pattern PA2-1 having a short special figure fluctuation time is easily selected in the short-time state, and in the short-time state, it is more average than in the non-short-time state. Thus, it is possible to shorten the variable display time, to suppress the occurrence of invalid start winnings, and to reduce the stop of the game ball fired by the player (so-called “stop hit”). Moreover, the execution frequency of variable display can be increased.

  Referring to FIGS. 13 and 14, at the time of big hit, the fluctuation pattern PB3-4 for executing super reach B, the fluctuation pattern PB3-3 for executing super reach A, and the fluctuation pattern for executing normal reach (the normal reach does not evolve to the super reach). The variation ratio is higher in the order of determination PB3-2 (see FIG. 13). On the other hand, the determination rate of each variation pattern at the time of loss is reversed (PA3-2> PA3-3> PA3-4). For this reason, when Super Reach B is executed, the variable display result is “big hit” at the highest rate. Then, in the order of super reach A and normal reach, the rate at which the variable display result becomes “big hit” (so-called big hit expectation) decreases.

  After executing step S262 or S263, a special figure variable time (also referred to as a variable time) that is a variable symbol display time is set (step S266). The special symbol change time, which is the special symbol variable display time, is derived from the fixed special symbol that will be the variable display result (special symbol display result) after starting the special symbol change in the special symbol game (variable display end) Time). The special figure fluctuation time is specified by each fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 12), and the CPU 103 sets the special figure fluctuation time designated by the fluctuation pattern selected in the process of step S262 or S263, thereby allowing the special symbol and the decorative symbol to be specified. The timing at which the variable display result of the variable display is derived can be set. The special figure change time is set by, for example, setting a timer value corresponding to the special figure change time in a game control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

  Following the process of step S266, any one of the first special symbol games in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol game in the second special symbol display device 4B that satisfies the start condition. Settings for starting the variation of the special symbol are performed so as to start the game (step S267).

  As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting is made to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting is made to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B.

  When starting the first special figure game, the CPU 103 controls the first hold indicator 25A to display a display capable of specifying the first special figure hold memory number obtained by subtracting one from the first hold indicator 25A. (For example, the number of LEDs to be turned on is reduced by one). In addition, when starting the second special figure game, the CPU 103 controls the second hold indicator 25B to display a display capable of specifying the second special figure hold memory number subtracted by one second hold indicator 25B. (For example, the number of LEDs to be turned on is reduced by one).

  Thereafter, in order to notify the effect control board 12 side of the special figure display result, the variation pattern determination result, and the like, transmission setting of a command (variation start command) at the start of variation of the special symbol is performed (step S271).

  For example, if the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, a fluctuation pattern designation command (command for designating the current fluctuation pattern), a display result designation command ( A designation command indicating the current variable display result), a gaming state designation command (a command corresponding to the current gaming state (which can be specified by a time-short flag and a probability variation flag)), a first special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation command, a first Performs transmission settings for sequentially transmitting the change start designation command.

  On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, as a fluctuation start command corresponding to the second special figure game, a fluctuation pattern designation command (command for designating the current fluctuation pattern), a display result designation command ( This is a command for sequentially transmitting a designation command indicating the current variable display result), a gaming state designation command (a command corresponding to the current gaming state), a second special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation command, and a second variation start designation command. Configure transmission settings.

  The above commands are sequentially transmitted by one timer interruption in the subsequent command control processing.

  After executing the process of step S271, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S272), and then the variation pattern setting process is terminated.

  The special symbol variation process of step S112 of FIG. 4 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”.

  In the special symbol variation process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the special symbol variation time set in step S111 has elapsed (whether or not it is time to derive a special diagram display result). For example, by subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer for which the initial value was set in step S111 and determining whether or not the subtracted timer value has become “0”, whether or not the special figure variation time has elapsed What is necessary is just to determine.

  When the timer value of the game control process timer (timer value after subtracting 1) is not 0, the special figure variation time has not elapsed, so control for executing the variable display of the special figure in the special figure game (for example, The first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed (control for transmitting a driving signal to update the display to maintain the special symbol display for a predetermined period of time. The same applies hereinafter) and the like. In the display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, a process for changing the special symbol is performed, and the special symbol changing process is ended.

  On the other hand, when the timer value of the game control process timer becomes 0 and the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display The device 4B performs control to stop the variation of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol (the confirmed special symbol set in step S110) which is the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display) (the confirmed special symbol is It may be controlled so as to continue to display for a predetermined time)), the transmission setting of the symbol confirmation designation command is performed, and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”.

  By repeatedly executing step S112 each time a timer interrupt occurs, special symbol variable display, fixed special symbol derivation display, and the like are realized.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”.

  In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 determines whether the big hit flag is on.

  When the big hit flag is on, the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag are reset (turned off), and the remaining number of variable displays executed in the time reduction state provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (time reduction remaining number) ) Is reset. The count value of the short-time counter is reset to “0”. Then, a timer value corresponding to the fanfare waiting time (the waiting time from the start to the end of the fanfare in the big hit gaming state, which is a predetermined time) is set as an initial value in the game control process timer. Then, “15” is set as an initial value in a round number counter provided in the RAM 102 for counting round games. Thereafter, a setting for transmitting a hit start designation command is performed, and the special symbol process flag is updated to “4”, and the special symbol stop process is terminated. Here, since the gaming state may be changed, a gaming state designation command may be transmitted and set.

  When the big hit flag is in the off state (when the variable display result is “losing”), it is determined whether or not the hour / short flag is in the on state. 1 ”is subtracted. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the count value after subtracting “1” is “0”. If the count value is “0”, the time-short end condition for ending the time-short state is satisfied (that is, Since a predetermined number of variable displays that can be executed in the state has been executed), the time reduction flag is turned off to end the time reduction state. Thereafter, transmission setting for transmitting a game state designation command is performed based on the state of the probability change flag. If the time flag is off, the count value after subtracting “1” is not “0”, or after the game state designation command (or hit start designation command) transmission is set, the value of the special figure process flag is set. The special symbol stop process is terminated by updating to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”.

  In this big hit release pre-processing, for example, 1 is subtracted from the timer value of the game control process timer.

  If the timer value after the subtraction is not “0”, the fanfare waiting time has not yet elapsed, so the big hit release pre-processing ends.

  When the timer value after subtraction is “0”, the fanfare waiting time has elapsed and the round game start timing has come. In this case, the process of starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and opening the grand prize opening (for example, the process of transmitting the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door), the big prize opening For example, processing for setting a timer initial value corresponding to the upper limit (29 seconds in this case) of the period for opening the game control process to the game control process timer is executed. When the process for opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  By repeating step S114 every time a timer interrupt occurs, waiting until the start timing of the round game (waiting until the end of the fanfare), opening of the big prize opening, and the like are realized.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5".

  This big hit release process includes a process of subtracting 1 from the timer value of the game control process timer, a timer value after 1 subtraction, and the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 in one round game (switch Based on a counter (provided in the RAM 102) that counts 1 each time the determination result determined that the count switch 23 is turned on in the process is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, etc. This includes a process for determining whether or not it is time to return the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state (or may be partially open).

  When it is determined that the timer value after decrementing by 1 has reached 0, or the number of detected game balls (count value of the counter) has reached a predetermined number (for example, 9), the big prize opening is closed. Therefore, the process of returning the special winning opening to the closed state (for example, the process of turning off the solenoid 82 by stopping the transmission of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door) Processing to set the timer value corresponding to the winning period closing period (a round game interval period, a preset period) in the game control process timer, or to decrement the count value of the round counter is executed Is done. When the big prize opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, and the big hit opening process is terminated.

  If the timer value after subtracting 1 does not become 0 and the number of detected game balls has not reached the predetermined number, a process for maintaining the open state of the big prize opening (for example, the solenoid drive signal Etc.), and the process during the big hit release is completed.

  By repeating step S115 each time a timer interrupt occurs, the open state of the big prize opening is maintained until the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state, and finally the big prize opening is closed.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”.

  In the processing after the big hit release, there are processing for determining whether or not the count value of the round number counter has become “0”, and processing for decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 when it is not “0”. Done.

  When it is determined that the count value of the round number counter is “0”, it means that the round game has reached the upper limit number of times, so the ending waiting time (from the start of ending in the big hit game state) to the game control process timer The timer value corresponding to the waiting time until the end is a predetermined time) is set in the game control process timer. In addition, a setting for transmitting a hit end designation command is performed, and processing for updating the special figure process flag to “7” is also performed.

  When the process of decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 is performed, it is determined whether the timer value after decrementing by 1 is 0. If not, it is not the start timing of the round game, so the closed state Is maintained, and the processing after the big hit release ends. If it is 0, it is the start timing of the round game, so the timer value corresponding to the upper limit (29 seconds in this case) of the process for opening the big winning opening and the period for opening the big winning opening. A process for setting the game control process timer is executed. When the process for opening the special winning opening is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

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

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the big hit end process, a process of decrementing the timer value of the game control process timer by 1 is performed.

  If the timer value decremented by 1 is not 0, the ending has not ended, and the jackpot end processing is ended as it is.

  When the timer value decremented by 1 reaches 0, the ending ends, so depending on the big hit type (big hit type buffer setting value) stored in the big hit type buffer, the short time flag, short time counter, probability variation flag, etc. Set the state.

  For example, the CPU 103 identifies the big hit type of the current “big hit” based on the big hit type buffer setting value. If the specified big hit type is “probable change”, the CPU 103 turns on the probability change flag and the time reduction flag, “100” is set to the counter as a count initial value. As a result, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state when the big hit type is “probability change” becomes the high probability high base state. If the identified big hit type is “non-probable change”, the time variation flag is turned on while the probability variation flag is off, and “100” is set as the count initial value in the time reduction counter. As a result, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state when the big hit type is “non-probable change” becomes the low probability high base state.

  After setting the state such as the time reduction flag, the time reduction counter, the probability variation flag, etc., the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the above series of processing, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, one variable display or the like has ended, so the game control process timer, the jackpot type buffer setting value, Various data such as the state of various flags (those that you do not want to carry over to the next variable display) may be reset as appropriate.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes, for example, a predetermined effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 12). Circuit) register setting, etc.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a timer interrupt flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 is on. The timer interrupt flag is a timer interrupt process that is executed separately from the effect control main process, and is based on a CTC register setting, for example, for a predetermined time (for example, 33 ms corresponding to the image display cycle of the image display device 5). Set to ON every time elapses. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits. For this reason, a command analysis process, an effect control process process, and the like, which will be described later, are executed every time a timer interrupt occurs (every 33 ms).

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on.

  When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction).

  The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis process, for example, an effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer is read and analyzed, and settings and control corresponding to the analysis result are performed. Do.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, determination, determination, and setting according to an effect control command (command analyzed in the command analysis process) transmitted from the main board 11 and the like is performed on the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices. Etc. are performed. Following the effect control process, an effect random number update process is executed. In the effect random number update process, numerical data indicating the effect random number counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control. Thereafter, it is determined again whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on.

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

  FIG. 15 shows the relationship between the effect control command (effect control command name) specified by the analysis and the processing content corresponding to the effect control command. Note that each command reception flag, each command storage area, and command buffer in FIG. 15 are provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. In addition, “set” for each command reception flag means to turn on the flag. It should be noted that the state of each command reception flag and the command stored in each command storage area may be reset or deleted at an appropriate timing (reset or timing at which it is not necessary to check the flag state or command). It only needs to be erased.)

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, in the command analysis process, when a gaming state designation command is received, a high-accuracy flag (a flag that is turned on at the high-probability, depending on the gaming state designated by the gaming state designation command, The state of the high base flag (the flag that is turned on at the time of high base and provided in the predetermined region of the RAM 122) is switched. When the gaming state designation command designates the probability changing state, the high probability flag is turned on (if it is already on, the state is maintained). When the gaming state designation command designates the short time state, the high base flag is turned on (if the state is already on, the state is maintained).

  As shown in FIG. 16A, a hold display number (first hold display number) serving as a buffer number is set in the first start winning command buffer. A set of commands including a first start winning designation command, a first special figure reserved memory number addition designation command, and a determination result designation command at the time of winning (the first starting prize to be transmitted from the main board 11 at the first start winning prize) Are stored in order from the beginning of the free area in the storage area corresponding to the first hold display numbers “1” to “4”.

  As shown in FIG. 16B, a hold display number (second hold display number) serving as a buffer number is set in the second start winning command buffer. A set of commands including a second start winning designation command, a second special figure reserved memory number addition designation command, and a determination result designation command at the time of winning (the second starting prize that is transmitted from the main board 11 at the second start winning prize) Are stored in order from the beginning of the free area in the storage area corresponding to the second hold display numbers “1” to “4”.

  The winning determination result designation command is stored in the first starting prize command buffer when it is transmitted together with the first starting prize designation command and the first special figure reserved memory number addition designation command, and the second starting prize designation command. And when it is transmitted together with the second special figure reserved memory number addition designation command, it is stored in the second start winning command buffer. For example, the winning determination result designation command is stored in the storage area corresponding to the hold display number in which the start winning designation command and the special figure reserved memory number addition designation command are stored, but the winning determination result designation command is not stored. It only has to be stored. Alternatively, information that can specify the storage location (holding display number) of the newly stored start winning designation command is stored in the RAM 122, and when the winning determination result designation command is analyzed, the information is set to the holding display number specified by the information. Correspondingly, the winning determination result specifying command may be stored. Also, a first winning determination result specifying command is prepared as a winning determination result specifying command when a first starting winning is generated, and a second winning determination result specifying command is used as a winning determination result specifying command when a second starting winning is generated And the first winning determination result specifying command may be stored in the first starting winning command buffer, and the second winning determination result specifying command may be stored in the second starting winning command buffer.

  When the winning determination result designation command is stored in the first start winning prize command buffer, the first winning determination result designation command reception flag is set (turned on). When a winning determination result designation command is stored in the second start winning prize command buffer, a second winning determination result designation command reception flag is set (turned on). Of the one set of start winning commands, the winning determination result designation command is transmitted last, so depending on the state of the flag, one set of starting win command is received and which command is the start winning command You can see if it was stored in the buffer.

  Since the first start winning game command is transmitted from the main board 11 in response to the hold of the first special figure game, when the first special figure game is held (when the first start win is generated) This means that one set of received commands (first start prize command) stored in the first start prize command buffer is incremented by one. Since the second start winning game command is transmitted from the main board 11 in response to the occurrence of the hold of the second special figure game, the second start win game corresponding to the occurrence of the hold of the second special figure game. One set of received commands (second start winning command) stored in the command buffer is increased by one.

  Further, as will be described in detail later, when the first special figure game is executed, the first start winning command stored corresponding to the first hold display numbers “2” to “4” is assigned to the first number. 1 hold display numbers “1” to “3” (see step S321 described later). Similarly, when the second special figure game is executed, the second hold display number of the second start winning prize command stored corresponding to the second hold display number “2” to “4” is the higher number. The shift is performed from “1” to “3” (see step S321 described later).

  As described above, the first start winning command and the hold data stored in correspondence with the same number in the hold display number in the first start winning command buffer and the hold number in the first special figure holding storage unit. (And the first special game corresponding to the hold data) and the number of first start winning commands stored in the first start winning command buffer is the number of the first special game. It will be the same as the number of 1 special figure hold memory. Also, the second start winning command and the hold data (and the hold data) stored in correspondence with the same number in the hold display number in the second start winning command buffer and the hold number in the second special figure hold storage unit. And the number of the second start winning command stored in the second start winning command buffer is the second special figure holding memory of the second special game. It becomes the same as the number.

  Further, each hold display number in the first start winning command buffer and the second start winning command buffer also corresponds to each display position of the hold display image. Specifically, each hold display number in the first start winning command buffer corresponds to each display position of the first hold display image provided in the area 5Ha of the display area 5H, and the hold display number “1” is Corresponding to the leftmost display position in the area 5Ha, the hold display number “2” corresponds to the second display position from the left in the area 5Ha, and the hold display number “3” is the third display position from the left in the area 5Ha. The hold display number “4” corresponds to the fourth (rightmost) display position from the left in the region 5Ha. Specifically, each hold display number in the second start winning command buffer corresponds to each display position of the second hold display image provided in the area 5Hb of the display area 5H, and the hold display number “1” is Corresponding to the leftmost display position in the area 5Hb, the hold display number “2” corresponds to the second display position from the left in the area 5Hb, and the hold display number “3” is the third display position from the left in the area 5Hb. The hold display number “4” corresponds to the fourth (rightmost) display position from the left in the area 5Hb.

  In addition, each of the first start winning command buffer and the second start winning command buffer includes first hold change effect information which is information indicating that the first hold change effect is executed corresponding to each hold display number. And a storage area for storing prefetch chance information, which is information indicating execution of the prefetch chance.

  Here, the first hold change effect information indicates that the first hold change effect that targets the special game corresponding to the hold display number corresponding to the information is executed, and the type of the first hold change effect. (Details will be described later).

  Here, the prefetch chance information indicates that the prefetch chance target targeting the special game corresponding to the hold display number corresponding to the information is executed, and the type of the prefetch chance eye (details will be described later). ).

  As will be described in detail later, when the variable display is executed, the first hold change effect information and the prefetch chance information are checked, and whether or not the first hold change effect and the prefetch chance eye in the variable display are executed and the effect to be executed are checked. The type is specified.

  In the start winning command buffer of FIG. 16, “0000 (H)” indicates that no command is stored, and “-” in the first hold change effect information column indicates the first hold change effect information. Is not stored (the first hold change effect targeting the special figure game corresponding to the hold display number corresponding to the information is not executed). “−” In the pre-reading chance information column indicates that pre-reading chance information is not stored (the pre-reading chance target targeting the special game corresponding to the hold display number corresponding to the information is not executed). Show.

  Further, when the command analyzed in the command analysis processing is the first special figure reserved memory number addition designation command, the display control unit 123 displays the display by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like. Processing for newly displaying the first hold display image in the area 5Ha of the area 5H is performed. When the command analyzed in the command analysis process is the second special figure reserved memory number addition designation command, the display area 5H is transmitted by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The second hold display image is newly displayed in the area 5Hb. As a result, the first hold display image is incremented by one in response to the first special figure game being newly held based on the occurrence of the first start winning. Also, the second hold display image is incremented by one in response to the second special figure game being newly held based on the occurrence of the second start winning. The hold display image may be updated by a prefetch advance notice setting process described later.

  Next, the production control process will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the prefetch notice setting process (step S161), and then the value of the effect process flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 (initially “0”). ”), One of the following processes in steps S170 to S175 is selected and executed.

  First, the prefetch notice setting process will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prefetch notice setting process.

  In the pre-reading notice setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a new start winning command has been received this time (step S671). For example, when the first winning determination result designation command reception flag or the second winning determination result designation command reception flag is on, a new start winning command buffer or second start winning command buffer is newly added. Since one set of start winning command is stored, it is determined that a new start winning command has been received (step S671; Yes).

  When both the first winning determination result designation command reception flag and the second winning determination result designation command reception flag are in the ON state, the first winning prize determination command buffer is stored here. Regarding the new start winning command, that is, it is determined that there is a new reception of the second start winning command, and the following processing is performed.

  It should be noted that when a plurality of sets of start winning commands are stored in the start winning command buffer, the following processing may be performed for the start winning commands of each set. For example, which of the start winning commands stored in the first start winning command buffer and the second starting winning command buffer is the new received command this time, the order of receiving the start winning commands, etc. Information that can be specified is stored in the RAM 122 during the command analysis process, and in the pre-reading notice setting process, the start winning prize command (each hold) of each set has a predetermined order (the second special figure game has priority and is displayed on hold) The following processing may be performed according to the order of numbers or the order of reception of the start winning command.

  When both the first winning determination result designation command reception flag and the second winning determination result designation command reception flag are OFF, for example, when no new start winning command is received (step S671; No), Since the prefetch notice is not executed, the prefetch notice setting process is terminated.

  When a new start winning command is received (step S671; Yes), it is determined whether the hold display number corresponding to the newly received start winning command is “1” (step S672). If the hold display number corresponding to the received start winning command is not “1” (in the case of “2” to “4”) (step S672; No), is the execution prohibition condition for the pre-reading notice established? Is determined (step S673). The execution prohibition condition is a condition for prohibiting the execution of the pre-reading notice. Here, the winning determination result specifying command included in the newly received start winning command specifies “no determination” as the determination result. When there is a “big hit” determination in the variable display executed before the target (check the contents of the command buffer at the start winning prize, from the hold display number corresponding to the newly received start winning command) Each winning determination result designation command stored in the second starting winning command buffer when the newly received starting winning command is the first starting winning command when the previously held display number is the first winning winning determination command. This is a condition that is satisfied when the result designation command includes a command that designates a determination result at the time of winning a “big hit”.

  When the execution prohibition condition of the pre-reading notice is not satisfied (step S673; No), it is determined whether the first hold change effect is scheduled to be executed (step S674A). For example, when the stored contents of the first start winning command buffer and the second starting win command buffer are checked and the first hold change effect information is stored in any of the command buffers, the first hold change effect is displayed. It is determined that it is scheduled to be executed (step S674A; Yes).

  When the first hold change effect information is not stored in any of the first start winning command buffer and the second start winning command buffer, and the first hold change effect is not scheduled to be executed (step S674A; No), prefetching It is determined whether or not the chance eye is scheduled to be executed (step S674B). For example, the stored contents of the first start winning command buffer and the second starting winning command buffer are checked, and when the prefetch chance information is stored in any of the command buffers, the prefetch chance is scheduled to be executed. (Step S674B; Yes).

  If the pre-read chance information is not stored in either the first start winning command buffer or the second start winning command buffer and the pre-read chance is not scheduled to be executed (step S674B; No), the pre-read chance is executed. Whether or not there is is determined (step S675).

  In step S675, the effect control CPU 120 first extracts numerical data indicating the random value SR1 for determining whether or not to execute the prefetch chance updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, based on the random value SR1, the presence / absence of execution of a prefetch chance is determined with reference to a prefetch chance execution execution determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121.

  In the look-ahead chance execution determination table, for example, the numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value SR1 varies depending on the winning determination result specified by the winning determination result specifying command (the determination ratio of FIG. 19 is realized). In such a numerical range), it is only necessary to be assigned to “no execution”, “prefetch chance eye A”, and “prefetch chance eye B” as the determination results.

  In this embodiment, two types of prefetch chance eyes are prepared, one of which is “prefetch chance eye A” and the other is “prefetch chance eye B”. The “prefetch chance eye A” and the “prefetch chance eye B” have different target big hit expectations and different chances of stopping (as shown in FIG. 19, the prefetch chance eye A has an even number of predetermined chance eyes. The odd-numbered predetermined chance stops at the look-ahead chance B.) In addition, when the chance eye is stopped, the decorative design may be made to emit light. In this case, the “prefetch chance eye A” and the “prefetch chance eye B” are distinguished from each other by different light emission colors. You may make it do.

  In the prefetch chance execution execution determination table, the effect control CPU 120 determines the prefetch chance when the determination result assigned to the determination value matching the random value SR1 extracted this time according to the winning determination result is “no execution”. It is determined not to execute, and if it is “pre-reading chance eye A”, it is determined to execute pre-reading chance eye A, and if it is “pre-reading chance eye B”, it is determined to execute pre-reading chance eye B (the determination result is a predetermined value in RAM 122). Just store it in the area, and other decisions).

  As can be seen from the determination ratio of FIG. 19, when the winning determination result is “big hit”, it is easy to determine “prefetch chance item B”, “prefetch chance item A”, and “no execution”. The opposite is true for “losing”. For this reason, the big hit expectation is the highest when the “prefetch chance eye B” is executed, and is the lowest when the prefetch chance eye is not executed. In this way, the prefetch chance eye notifies that the target jackpot expectation is high, and the prefetch chance eye B predicts that the prefetch chance eye A is higher than the prefetch chance eye A.

  After step S675, whether or not to execute the first hold change effect is determined (step S676). In step S676, the effect control CPU 120 first extracts numerical data indicating a random value SR2 for determining whether or not to execute the first hold change effect updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, based on the random value SR2, the presence / absence of execution of the first hold change effect is determined with reference to a first hold change effect execution determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121.

  In the first pending change effect execution determination table, for example, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value SR2 varies depending on the winning determination result specified by the winning determination result specifying command (the determination ratio in FIG. 20). As long as it is assigned to “No execution”, “Hold → Blue”, and “Hold → Red”.

  In this embodiment, two types of first hold change effects are prepared, one of which is an effect that changes the color of the stored image from white (normal color) to blue (“hold → blue” effect). Yes, hereinafter referred to as the first hold change effect (blue)), and the other is an effect of changing the color of the hold stored image from white to red ("hold → red" effect, hereinafter, the first hold change effect). Production (also referred to as red).) Special symbols are common to both.

  The effect control CPU 120 first in the first pending change effect execution determination table, if the determination result assigned to the determination value matching the random value SR2 extracted this time according to the winning determination result is “no execution”. It is decided not to execute the hold change effect, and if “hold → blue”, it is determined to execute the first hold change effect (blue), and if “hold → red”, the first hold change effect (red) is executed. Then decide.

  As can be seen from the determination ratio in FIG. 20, when the winning determination result is “big hit”, it is easy to determine “hold → red”, “hold → blue”, and “no execution” in this order. In the case of the reverse. For this reason, the jackpot expectation is highest when the “first hold change effect (red)” is executed (that is, when the hold display image turns red), and the “first hold change effect (blue)”. Is executed next (that is, when the hold display image turns blue), and is lowest when the first hold change effect is not executed. As described above, the first hold change effect changes the display color of the hold display image to notify that the target (the variable display corresponding to the hold display image) has a high jackpot expectation, and holds the hold display image. It is foretold that the expectation level for jackpot is higher when the color changes to red than when the hold display image changes to blue.

  After step S676, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined to execute the prefetch chance item B and the first hold change effect in steps S675 and S676 (step S677), and determines to execute both. If yes (step S677; Yes), the presence / absence of cancellation of the first hold change effect is determined (step S678).

  In step S678, the effect control CPU 120 first extracts numerical data indicating a random value SR3 for determining whether or not to cancel the first pending change effect updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, based on the random value SR3, the presence / absence of cancellation of the first pending change effect is determined with reference to the cancellation determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121.

  In the cancellation presence / absence determination table, for example, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value SR3 is assigned to “execution cancellation” and “no cancellation” that are determination results in a numerical range that realizes the determination ratio of FIG. It only has to be.

  The effect control CPU 120 determines to cancel the execution of the first hold change effect if the determination result assigned to the determination value matching the random value SR3 extracted this time is “execution cancel” in the cancel presence determination table. If “no cancel”, it is determined not to cancel the execution of the first on-hold change effect.

  As shown in FIG. 21, when it is determined to execute the first hold change effect and the prefetch chance, the execution of the first hold change effect is canceled at a high rate.

  When it is not determined to execute either the pre-reading chance item B or the first hold change effect (step S677; No), after step S678, the above determination result is used as the first start winning command buffer or the second. In the start winning command buffer, it is recorded in correspondence with the hold display number of the new start winning command at this time (step S679).

  For example, when it is determined that the prefetch chance eye A is to be executed, information indicating that the prefetch chance eye A is executed (for example, “prefetch chance eye A”) is recorded as the prefetch chance eye information. For example, when it is determined to execute the prefetch chance eye B, information indicating that the prefetch chance eye B is executed (for example, “prefetch chance eye B”) is recorded as the prefetch chance eye information.

  When it is determined that the prefetch chance eye is not executed, the prefetch chance eye information is not recorded, but information indicating that the prefetch chance eye is not executed (also information indicating that the prefetch chance eye information is not stored). .) May be stored in the storage area for the prefetch chance information.

  For example, when it is determined to execute the first hold change effect (blue), information indicating that the first hold change effect (blue) is executed (for example, “hold → blue”) is changed to the first hold change. Recorded as performance information. For example, when it is determined to execute the first hold change effect (red), information indicating that the first hold change effect (red) is executed (for example, “hold → red”) is changed to the first hold change. Recorded as performance information. However, when the execution of the first hold change effect is canceled in step S678, the first hold change effect information is not recorded.

  When it is determined that the first hold change effect is not executed or when there is the cancellation, the first hold change effect information is not recorded, but information indicating that the first hold change effect is not executed (the first 1 holding change effect information may also be stored in the storage area of the first hold change effect information.

  If the prefetch chance is scheduled to be executed (step S674B; Yes), whether or not the second hold change effect is executed is determined (step S681).

  In step S681, the effect control CPU 120 first extracts numerical data indicating the random value SR4 for determining whether or not to execute the second hold change effect updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, based on the random value SR4, whether or not to execute the second hold change effect is determined with reference to the second hold change effect execution determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121.

  In the second hold change effect execution determination table, for example, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value SR4 becomes a determination result in a different range depending on the winning determination result specified by the winning determination result specifying command. It may be assigned to “no execution”, “hold → blue”, and “hold → red”.

  In this embodiment, two types of second on-hold change effects are prepared, one of which is an effect of changing the color of the on-hold stored image from white to blue ("hold-> blue" effect. The other is a hold change effect (blue)), and the other is an effect that changes the color of the hold stored image from white to red ("hold → red" effect, hereinafter also referred to as a second hold change effect (red). .)

  If the determination result assigned to the determination value that matches the random value SR4 extracted this time according to the determination result at the time of winning is “no execution” in the second hold change effect execution determination table, the effect control CPU 120 It is decided not to execute the hold change effect, and if “hold → blue”, it is determined to execute the second hold change effect (blue), and if “hold → red”, the second hold change effect (red) is executed. Then decide.

  As can be seen from the determination ratio in FIG. 20, when the winning determination result is “big hit”, it is easy to determine “hold → red”, “hold → blue”, and “no execution” in this order. In the case of the reverse. For this reason, the jackpot expectation is highest when the “second hold change effect (red)” is executed (that is, when the hold display image turns red), and the “second hold change effect (blue)”. Is executed next (that is, when the hold display image is red), and is lowest when the second hold change effect is not executed. In this way, the second hold change effect notifies that the target (the variable display corresponding to the hold display image) has a high jackpot expectation by changing the display color of the hold display image, and the hold display image. It is foretold that the expectation level for jackpot is higher when the color changes to red than when the hold display image changes to blue.

  After step S681, it is determined whether or not the execution of the second hold change effect has been decided (step S682). If it is decided to execute the second hold change effect (step S682; Yes), the determined type is determined. The second hold change effect is executed (step S683). For example, by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, the target hold display image (the hold corresponding to the hold display number corresponding to the newly received start winning command) The second reserved change effect is executed by changing the color of the (display image). When the second hold change effect (blue) is executed, the target hold display image is changed to blue, and when the second hold change effect (red) is executed, the target hold display image is changed to red.

  Thus, the second hold change effect is executed immediately after the display of the hold display image (appears to appear to have started display of the hold display image in the color after the second hold change effect is executed). On the other hand, the first hold change effect is not executed immediately after the hold display image is displayed, but is executed by variable display started after that (details will be described later). The color after changing the color of the hold display image in the first hold change effect is the same as the color after changing the color of the hold display image in the second hold change effect. The same is true for the first on-hold change effect and the second on-hold change effect in that the presence / absence of execution of the special symbol and the execution timing are different and the on-hold display image is changed.

  After step S679, after step S683, when the hold display number is “1” (step 672; Yes), or when the pre-reading notice execution prohibition condition is satisfied (step 673; Yes), the first hold change effect is executed. When there is a plan (step S674A; Yes), when no new start winning command is received (step S671; No), when it is determined not to execute the second hold change effect (step S682; No), The prefetch notice setting process is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, the look-ahead chance B> first hold change effect (red) and second hold change effect (red)> first hold change effect (blue) and second hold change effect (blue) > Expectation of jackpot is higher in the order of look-ahead chance A. Further, when it is determined that the prefetch chance item B and the first hold change effect are executed, the execution of the first hold change effect is likely to be canceled as shown in FIG. For this reason, it is difficult for the pre-reading chance eyes B and the first reserved change effect to be executed for the same target. The first hold change effect is executed with a variable display that is started next, as will be described later. In addition, the prefetch chance is executed in each variable display from the next variable display to be started to the variable display executed before the target, as will be described later. When it is determined to execute the first hold change effect and the look-ahead chance item A with a low expectation degree of jackpot, in the next variable display (first variable display) to be started, a special symbol is displayed at the chance of the pre-read chance. The display is replaced (except for special symbols, a decorative symbol constituting the chance eye corresponding to the type of the prefetch chance eye is derived and displayed), and the color of the target hold display image is changed. 1 Hold change effect is executed with priority.

  Next, the processing in steps S170 to S175 will be described.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”.

  In this variable display start waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a change start designation command from the main board 11 has been received. Note that this determination may be made based on, for example, whether or not the first or second variation start designation command reception flag controlled in the command analysis process is on (received when on). The same applies to the case where the presence / absence of reception of other commands is confirmed. For example, the presence / absence of reception of the command may be confirmed based on the state of the reception flag corresponding to the command to be confirmed.

  When the change start designation command is received, the variable display start waiting process is performed after the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1” in order to start the variable display of the decorative symbols in synchronization with the start of the special figure game. Ends. If the variable start designation command has not been received, the variable display start waiting process is terminated as it is.

  In the variable display start waiting process, the value of the effect process flag may be updated to “1” when a variation pattern designation command is received instead of the variation start designation command. In this case, the change pattern designation command also designates information for specifying whether the variable display executed this time is for the first special figure or the second special figure game. In addition, a variation pattern designation command reception flag is provided, and when the variation pattern designation command is received, the flag is set in the command analysis processing. In the variable display start waiting processing, the variation pattern designation command is set based on the state of the flag. The presence or absence of reception may be determined.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display start setting process.

  In the variable display start setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first shifts the stored contents of the first start winning command buffer or the second starting win command buffer and checks the stored contents after the shift (step S321). . In the shift of the stored contents, when the first variation start designation command is received, the first start stored in correspondence with the first hold display numbers “2” to “4” in the first start winning command buffer The command at the time of winning, the look-ahead chance information, and the first hold change effect information are shifted to the first hold display numbers “1” to “3” of higher rank numbers (corresponding to the first hold display number “1” before the shift). The stored contents are deleted). When the second variation start designation command is received, the second start winning command stored in correspondence with the second hold display numbers “2” to “4” in the second start winning command buffer, prefetch chance The eye information and the second hold change effect information are shifted to the second hold display numbers “1” to “3” having higher numbers respectively (the stored contents corresponding to the second hold display number “1” before the shift are deleted). )

  After step S321, it is determined whether the pre-read chance information is stored in the first start winning command buffer or the second starting winning command buffer after the shift (step S323). When the prefetch chance information is stored (step S323; Yes), the current variation pattern (specified by the variation pattern designation command stored in the variation pattern designation command storage area), and the type of the prefetch chance item at this time A chance according to (predetermined chance eye information) is determined as a final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) (step S324). For example, when the variation pattern is a reach variation pattern, the reach chance value of “4 2 4” (in the case of “look-ahead chance eye A”) or “5 3 5” (in the case of “the look-ahead chance eye B”) Determine as the final stop symbol. For example, when the fluctuation pattern is a non-reach fluctuation pattern, the non-reach chance of “4 4 2” (in the case of “look-ahead chance A”) or “5 5 3” (in the case of “look-ahead chance B”) The eye is determined as the final stop symbol.

  When the pre-read chance information is not stored (step S323; No), it is determined whether the first hold change effect information is stored in the first start winning command buffer or the second starting winning command buffer after the shift. (Step S325). When the first pending change effect information is stored (step S325; Yes), the combination of the decorative pattern including the special symbol, which is a combination according to the current variation pattern, is determined as the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol). (Step S326). For example, when the fluctuation pattern is a reach fluctuation pattern, “6 hold 6” or “7 hold 7” is determined as the final stop symbol (which is determined randomly using a random value and a table) do it.). For example, when the fluctuation pattern is a non-reach fluctuation pattern, “6 hold 4” or “7 hold 5” is determined as the final stop symbol (which is determined randomly using a random value and a table). Just decide.) “Hold” is a special symbol used in the first hold change effect indicating that the hold changes. As described above, here, symbols other than the special symbols among the decorative symbols constituting the final stop symbol are configured not to form chance chances. That is, the chance break is not determined as the final stop symbol. The chance break is a combination of expecting a chance eye before the final stop symbol stop (before the last decorative symbol stop). In this embodiment, “left” → “right” → “middle” Since the decorative symbols stop in order, the “left” decorative symbol (decorative symbol displayed in the decorative symbol display area 5L) and the “right” decorative symbol (decorative symbol display area 5R) of the final stopped symbols are displayed. (Decoration pattern) refers to a combination that matches the chance of the look-ahead chance.

  If the first hold change effect information is not stored (step S325; No), the current variation pattern and the current display result (the display result specified by the display result specifying command stored in the display result specifying command storage area) The combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to is determined as the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) (step S327). For example, when the current display result is “big hit”, any one of “4 4 4”, “5 5 5”, “6 6 6”, and “7 7 7” is determined as the final stop symbol. When the current display result is “losing”, if the current fluctuation pattern is a reach fluctuation pattern, one of a plurality of reach-losing combinations prepared in advance is determined as the final stop symbol (which reach-losing combination is selected). Can be determined randomly using a random value and a table.) If the current variation pattern is a non-reach variation pattern, one of a plurality of non-reach combinations prepared in advance is finally stopped. It is determined as a symbol (which non-reach combination may be determined randomly using a random value and a table). Here, the reach loss combination and the non-reach combination that can be determined as the final stop symbol include the chance break (the chance eye itself is also excluded). As a result, when the “left” stop symbol and the “right” stop symbol are stopped, if the stop symbol constitutes a part of the chance eye, the chance eye is established (step S324). (When it is executed) and when it is not established (when step S327 is executed) can be present (the chance eye can be prevented from being determined at the timing when the symbol stops at “left” and “right”) ( Especially for non-reach))).

  When the final stop symbol is determined at random, it may be determined such that the big hit expectation is higher when the odd number of decorative symbols are stopped than when the even number of decorative symbols are stopped.

  After step S324, it is determined whether or not the first hold change effect information is stored in the first start winning command buffer or the second start winning command buffer after the shift (step S330).

  When the first hold change effect information is stored (step S330; Yes), and after step S326, it is determined to execute the first hold change effect of the type indicated by the first hold change effect information ( Step S331). In step S331, among the final stop symbols determined in step S324 or S326, the “medium” stop symbol is replaced with a special symbol (if the symbol has already become a special symbol by the process of step S326, replacement is not necessary). ), When the first hold change effect information indicates that the first hold change effect (blue) is executed, the hold display image corresponding to the hold display number corresponding to the first hold change effect information (target hold display) In the case where it is determined that the first hold change effect that changes the image) to blue is executed, and the first hold change effect information indicates that the first hold change effect (red) is executed, the first hold change effect information is included in the first hold change effect information. It is determined to execute the first hold change effect that changes the hold display image (target hold display image) corresponding to the corresponding hold display number to red. Thereafter, the first hold change effect information is deleted (step S332). Thus, the first hold change effect is executed only by the variable display that is executed first after the execution of the effect is determined.

  After step S332, after step S327, if the first pending change effect information is not stored (step S330; No), the effect control pattern according to the current variation pattern, the determination result, etc. Is set as a usage pattern used for variable display (step S333). Specifically, in the form specified by the current variation pattern and in the form of deriving and displaying the final stop symbol determined above (the final stop symbol after replacement when there is a replacement for a special symbol) as the final ornament symbol An effect control pattern for performing variable display of symbols is set as the current usage pattern. If it is determined that the first hold change effect is to be executed, an effect control pattern for executing the determined type of first hold change effect is set as the current use pattern.

  After step S333, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, a timer value corresponding to the special figure change time corresponding to the current change pattern as an initial value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. (Step S334).

  And the setting (start setting of effect operation control) for starting the change of the decorative design in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S327). At this time, for example, by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123 based on the display control data included in the effect control pattern set as the use pattern in step S333, the image The variation of the decorative symbols is started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the display device 5.

  Thereafter, update setting of the display of the hold display image is performed (step S336). For example, when the first special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation command is received, a predetermined display control command is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, so that the left area 5Ha of the display area 5H is transmitted. The leftmost first reserved display image is erased, and each of the other first reserved display images is shifted to the display position adjacent to the left (when there is one first reserved display image, only the first reserved display image is deleted) Is done.) For example, when the second special figure reserved memory number subtraction designation command is received, a predetermined display control command is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, so that the right area 5Hb of the display area 5H is transmitted. The leftmost second reserved display image is erased, and each of the other second reserved display images is shifted to the display position adjacent to the left (when there is one second reserved display image, only the second reserved display image is erased) Is done.)

  Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2” (step S329), and the variable display start setting process is ended.

  The variable display in-process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing during variable display.

  In the variable display processing, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time (special drawing change time) corresponding to the current change pattern has elapsed based on the timer value of the effect control process timer, for example. (Step S551). As an example, in the process of step S551, the timer value of the effect control process timer is decremented by 1, and the data included in the effect control pattern associated with the process timer determination value that is the same value as the timer value decremented by 1 is the end code. It is determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed.

  If it is not the end code, that is, if the special figure fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S551; No), it is determined whether the current is the first hold change effect execution period (step S552). The period may be defined by an effect control pattern or the like. When the present is the first hold change effect execution period (step S552; Yes), the effect control CPU 120, for example, an effect for executing the first hold change effect included in the currently set effect control pattern. Display based on the presentation control execution data associated with the process timer judgment value that is the same as the timer value of the presentation control process timer in the control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lighting data, etc.) Effect operation control for executing the first hold change effect by transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the control unit 123 (a speaker by outputting a predetermined control signal (sound effect signal) to the audio control board 13) Outputting sound and sound effects from 8L and 8R, outputting predetermined control signals (lighting signals) to the lamp control board 14 More game effect lamp 9 like may control such that to perform the on / off driving. Hereinafter, the same.) The effect operation control. By executing step S552 repeatedly for each timer interruption, execution of the first hold change effect is realized.

  In the first hold change effect, the display color of the hold display image of the target is changed after temporarily stopping the final stop symbol including the special symbol (for example, stopping while slightly swinging) (FIG. 26). ). The final stop symbol that has been temporarily stopped then stops completely, and the variable display ends (step S572 described later). In this way, in the first reserved change effect, the special symbol stops early due to the temporary stop even when the first reserved change effect is not executed, so the period during which the reserved display symbol is changed before the final stop symbol is derived. Can be secured. When the first hold change effect is executed, the stop timing (temporary stop timing) of decorative symbols other than special symbols (decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) is It may be the same as when the first hold change effect is not executed. Also, the special symbol stop timing may be the same as when the first hold change effect is not executed (in this case, the stop timing is the final stop symbol stop timing in step S572, which will be described later).

  After step S553, when the current is not the first hold change effect execution period (step S552; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the current is the reach effect execution period (step S554). The execution period may be defined by an effect control pattern or the like. When it is the execution period (step S554; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 includes, for example, effect control execution data (display control data, audio) included in the currently set effect control pattern for executing the reach effect. Control data, lighting data, etc.) based on the presentation control execution data associated with the process timer determination value that is the same as the timer value of the presentation control process timer, for the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123 Production operation control is performed to execute reach production by transmitting a predetermined display control command (step S555). By executing step S555 repeatedly for each timer interruption, execution of reach effect is realized.

After step S555 or when it is not the reach production execution period (step S554; No), the production control CPU 120 performs other production operation control according to the currently set production control pattern (for example, variable display of decorative symbols) Etc.) (step S556). After step S556, the variable display in-process is terminated.

  When the data corresponding to the timer value decremented by 1 in the process of step S551 is an end code, and the special figure variation time has elapsed from the start of the variable display of decorative symbols (also a special figure game) (step S551; Yes) ), It is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation designation command has been received (such as whether or not the corresponding reception flag is ON) (step S571). At this time, if the command is not received (step S571; No), the variable display in-process is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has passed without receiving the symbol confirmation designation command after the variable display time has elapsed, the predetermined error processing is performed in response to the failure to receive the symbol confirmation designation command normally. It may be executed.

  If a symbol confirmation designation command is received in step S561 (step S571; Yes), for example, a decorative symbol variable display such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123, for example. In step S572, the final stop symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. The final stop symbol is the final stop symbol determined in step S171 (including the special symbol when the special symbol replacement process is performed). When the final stop symbol is the chance of the prefetch chance, the prefetch chance is executed by stopping the chance. When the first hold change effect is being executed, the final stop symbol that is temporarily stopped (decorative symbols including a combination of special symbols) is completely stopped and the stop symbol is determined (for example, the swing is stopped to completely Stop). It should be noted that the control content of the derivation display only needs to be defined by, for example, the production control pattern. For example, the final stop symbol data is stored in the RAM 122, and the final stop symbol is derived and displayed based on the stored data. Also good. After step S572, a timer value corresponding to the hit start designation command reception waiting time is set in the effect control process timer or the like (step S573). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S574), and the variable display process is ended.

  In step S572, the special symbol may be stopped for the first time. In this case, the hold display image may be changed after the variable display ends.

  By repeatedly executing step S172 for each timer interruption, execution of various effects such as a variable display of decorative symbols, a first hold change effect, and a reach effect is realized.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”.

  In the special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command has been received. If it is determined that the hit start designation command has been received, execution setting for the big hit effect (the effect executed during the big hit game state) is performed. The big hit effect is an effect from the start of the fanfare to before the ending among the effects executed during the big hit gaming state. In the execution setting of the big hit effect, for example, the production control pattern for executing the big hit effect is set as the use pattern, and the timer initial value corresponding to the execution time of the effect control pattern set as the use pattern is set as the effect control process. Set to timer. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”, and the waiting process per special figure is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the hit start designation command has not yet been received, it is determined whether the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed. For example, 1 is subtracted from the timer value of the effect control process timer, and it is determined whether the timer value obtained by subtracting 1 is “0”, thereby determining the elapse of the waiting time. If the timer value after subtraction of 1 is not “0”, the hit waiting designation command reception waiting time has not elapsed, so this processing is terminated.

  If the timer value after subtracting 1 is “0”, it means that the waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command has elapsed, so it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “losing” The value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value, and this process is terminated.

  The hitting process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”.

  In the hit process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the timer value of the effect control process timer by 1, and among the data included in the effect control pattern set as the usage pattern, the same value as the timer value after decrementing by 1. Based on the production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lighting data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value, the production operation control (predetermined display control for the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123) Displaying the effect image on the image display device 5 by transmitting a command or the like, and outputting sound or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a predetermined control signal (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13. The game effect lamp 9 is turned on / off by the output of a predetermined control signal (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 Possible to perform such. Performs hereinafter the same).

  In the hit process, it is further determined whether or not a hit end designation command has been received. If no hit end designation command has been received, the round process has not been completed, so the value of the production process flag is not updated. The process is terminated during the hit. Further, when the winning end designation command is received, all the round games are ended, and therefore the value of the effect process flag is “5” corresponding to step S175 in order to start execution of the ending effect. The process is updated to "" and the hit processing is terminated.

  At the time of the update, an effect control pattern for executing the ending is set as a use pattern, and a timer initial value corresponding to the execution time of the effect control pattern selected as the use pattern is set in the effect control process timer. The ending effect control pattern may be set in advance.

  By repeatedly executing step S174 (especially the above-described effect operation control) for each timer interruption, the execution of the big hit effect set to be executed in step S173 is realized.

  The ending process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”.

  In the ending process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the ending execution period has elapsed. For example, the timer value of the production control process timer is decremented by 1, and it is determined whether or not the data included in the production control pattern that is associated with the process timer judgment value that is the same value as the 1 subtracted timer value is an end code. To determine whether the ending period has elapsed.

  When the data included in the effect control pattern is not an end code and the ending execution period has not elapsed, the timer value after decrementing 1 in the data included in the effect control pattern set as the use pattern Based on the production control execution data (display control data, audio control data, lighting data, etc.) associated with the process timer determination value that is the same value as the above, the ending production operation control is performed, and this processing is terminated. When the data included in the effect control pattern is an end code and the ending execution period has elapsed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value, and this process ends.

  By repeatedly executing step S175 for each timer interruption, it is possible to execute the ending effect set to be executed in the hit process.

  In the above series of processing, when the value of the production process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value, one variable display or the like has been completed, so the production control process timer and various flag states Various data such as counters and counter values (those that you do not want to carry over to the next variable display) may be reset as appropriate.

(Production screen etc.)
An example of the effect screen realized by the series of processes will be described.

  First, the prefetch chance will be described with reference to FIG. After execution of the prefetch chance is determined (after the target is suspended), when the next variable display is started (FIG. 24 (A), the suspended display image T is the target), the prefetch chance is performed thereafter. The eyes are executed. If the next variable display is non-reach, the non-reach chance (5 5 3) is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) (FIG. 24B). Thereafter, the next variation (next variable display) is started (FIG. 24C). If reach is established in the variable display, the reach chance (5 3 5) is derived and displayed as the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) (FIG. 24D). Thereafter, target fluctuation (variable display) is started (FIG. 24E). Thus, the prefetch chance eyes are executed by derivation and display of the chance eyes in each variable display before the target (the prefetch chance eyes B are executed in FIG. 24).

  Next, the first reserved change effect will be described with reference to FIG. After the execution of the first hold change effect is decided (after the target hold occurs), the final stop symbol including the special symbol is temporarily stopped before receiving the symbol confirmation designation command after the next variable display (FIG. 25A). (FIG. 25B). At this time, it is assumed that the symbols are not completely stopped by swinging or the like. Thereafter, the display color of the target hold display image T changes to red or blue (FIG. 25C), and then the final stop symbol including the special symbol is completely stopped and fixed as the stop symbol (FIG. 25 ( D)).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the relationship between the first reserved change effect and the prefetch chance eyes B will be described. In this embodiment, when it is determined to execute the first hold change effect and the prefetch chance B for the same target, the execution of the first hold change effect is canceled with high probability (step S678 and the like). On the other hand, the final stop symbol of the variable display of the decorative symbol at the time of execution of the first hold change effect does not break the chance unless it is executed together with the prefetch chance item B (steps S331, S326, etc.). As described above, in most cases, the first reserved change effect is not executed together with the look-ahead chance item B. Therefore, the ratio at which the final stop symbol at the time of execution of the first reserved change effect is a chance item is not lost. Lower than percentage. In this way, in this embodiment, the look-ahead chance is given in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R (the “middle” decorative symbol display area where the special symbol stops is different from 5C). When the decorative pattern constituting the chance eye of eye B is stopped and displayed (when there is a possibility that the chance eye of prefetch chance eye B is generated) (FIG. 26A), the chance eye of prefetch chance eye B is finally stopped. The possibility of being derived and displayed as a symbol (possibility that the chance item of the look-ahead chance B is established) is derived and displayed as a final stop symbol as a combination of chance breaks including special symbols without the chance item being established. It is higher than the possibility (FIGS. 26B and 26C). From another point of view, when a special symbol is displayed, the decorative symbols (here, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R that constitute the chance eye of the pre-reading chance eye B are displayed. It can be said that the possibility that the decorative pattern (displayed) is stopped is low.

(Other example 1)
Note that when the prefetch chance item B is executed, the first hold change effect may not be executed. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, the processes shown in FIGS.

  The effect control CPU 120 performs the process of FIG. 27 when it is determined No in step S674B (FIG. 18). The effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to execute a prefetch opportunity (step S675). Thereafter, in step S675, it is determined whether or not it is decided to execute the prefetch chance item B (step S691). If it is decided to execute the prefetch chance item B (step S691; Yes), the execution of the first hold change effect is executed. Presence / absence or the like is determined (step S678). Steps S675 and S678 are the same as steps S675 and S678 of FIG. 18 except that each effect (prefetch chance eye A, prefetch chance eye B, first hold change effect (blue), first hold change effect (red)). The determination ratio is determined so as to satisfy the relationship of the jackpot expectation degree (the determination value range set in the reference table may be adjusted). After step S678, if it is not determined to execute the prefetch chance item B (step S691; No), the processing after step S679 in FIG. 18 is executed.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 performs the process of FIG. 28 in the variable display start setting process of FIG. The effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to execute a prefetch opportunity (step S675). The effect control CPU 120 first performs the same process as step S321 in FIG. 22, and determines whether or not the prefetch chance information is stored in the stored contents after the shift (step S381). This process is the same as step S323 in FIG. When the prefetch chance information is stored (step S381; Yes), a chance according to the current variation pattern and the type of the prefetch chance is determined as the final stop symbol (step S382). This process is the same as that in step S324 in FIG. 22 (however, chances may include “7” and “6”).

  When the prefetch chance information is not stored (step S381; No), it is determined whether the first hold change effect information is stored in the stored contents after the shift (step S383). This process is the same as step S325 in FIG. When the first pending change effect information is stored (step S383; Yes), the final stop symbol (final stop symbol other than chance breakage and chance eye) corresponding to the variation pattern is determined (step S384). This process is the same process as step S326 in FIG. 22 (however, the final stop symbol may include “4” or “5”).

  If the first pending change effect information is not stored (step S383; No), the final stop symbol (which may be a chance break, but other than the chance eye) is determined according to the variation pattern (step S385). This process is the same as that in step S327 in FIG. 22 (the decorative symbols constituting the final stop symbol may be adjusted as appropriate). After step S382, it is determined whether the first hold change effect information is stored in the stored content after the shift (step S391). This process is the same as step S325 in FIG.

  When the first hold change effect information is stored (step S391; Yes) and after step S384, the execution determination of the first hold change effect of the type indicated by the first hold change effect information is performed (step S392). The process of step S392 is the same as the process of step S331. After the process of step S392, the first hold change effect information is deleted (step S393). The process in step S393 is similar to the process in step S332.

  After the step S393, when the first hold change effect information is not stored (step S391; No), after the step S385, the processes after the step S333 are executed.

  Thus, in this example, the look-ahead chance B in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R (the “middle” decorative symbol display area where the special symbol stops is different from 5C). When the decorative symbol constituting the chance eye is stopped and displayed, the combination of chance breaks including the special symbol is prohibited from being derived and displayed as the final stop symbol. When the special symbol is displayed, the decorative symbols (decorative symbols displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) that make up the chance symbol of the pre-reading chance item B are not stopped. It can be said that.

(Other example 2)
Further, when the first hold change effect is executed, the prefetch chance eye may not be executed. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, the processes shown in FIGS.

  The effect control CPU 120 performs the process of FIG. 29 when it is determined No in step S674B (FIG. 18). The effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not to execute the first hold change effect (step S678). Thereafter, in step S678, it is determined whether or not it is determined to execute the first hold change effect (step S691B). The presence or absence is determined (step S675). Steps S675 and S678 are the same as steps S675 and S678 of FIG. 18 except that each effect (prefetch chance eye A, prefetch chance eye B, first hold change effect (blue), first hold change effect (red)). The determination ratio is determined so as to satisfy the relationship of the jackpot expectation degree (the determination value range set in the reference table may be adjusted). After step S678, when it is not determined to execute the first hold change effect (step S691B; No), the processing after step S679 of FIG. 18 is executed.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 performs the process of FIG. 30 in the variable display start setting process of FIG. The process of FIG. 30 is obtained by excluding the processes of steps S391 to S393 from the process of FIG. 28 (refer to the description of FIG. 28 for detailed description).

  Thus, in this example, when the special symbol is displayed, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eye of the prefetch chance eye B are not stopped. Ornaments that constitute the chances of the pre-reading chance in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R (the “middle” decorative symbol display area where the special symbol stops is different from 5C). It can also be said that when the symbol is stopped and displayed, the combination of chance breaks including the special symbol is prohibited from being derived and displayed as the final stop symbol.

(Effects of the above embodiment etc.)
In the above-described embodiment and the like, when the decorative symbols constituting the chance symbol of the prefetch chance are stopped in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R (the chance eye can be derived and displayed) When there is a possibility, the execution (stop of special symbol) of the first reserved change effect is limited (including the reduction of the execution rate as described above, and the prohibition of setting the execution rate to “0”). (The same applies to FIG. 26 and the like) (especially, see another example 2). Further, when the decorative symbols constituting the chance eye of the pre-reading chance item B are stopped in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R (the chance item may be derived and displayed). At that time, the execution of the first reserved change effect (stop of the special symbol) is restricted (FIG. 26, etc.). When the special symbol is stopped, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eye of the pre-reading chance eye B other than the special symbol stop position (“middle” decorative symbol display area 5C) are “left” and “right” decorative symbols. Stopping in the symbol display areas 5L and 5R is restricted (FIG. 26, etc.). For this reason, when there is a possibility that the look-ahead chance (especially the look-ahead chance B) is executed, the first hold change effect having a lower jackpot expectation than the look-ahead chance B is executed, and the player is discouraged. Can be suppressed.

  In addition, when the prefetch chance eye is executed, the execution of the first hold change effect targeting another hold memory is restricted, so that the special symbol is stopped by another opportunity and the prefetch chance eye is not executed. It is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged.

(Configuration etc. taking at least a part of the above embodiment as an example)
Next, although the structure etc. which take at least one part of the said embodiment etc. as an example are demonstrated, the following structure may be abbreviate | omitted partly suitably and only one part is employ | adopted and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is comprised May be.

  In the above-described embodiment, variable display (for example, variable display of decorative symbols) is executed according to the above configuration, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when a definite decorative symbol of a big hit combination is derived and displayed). A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that controls to a specific state (for example, a big hit gaming state or the like) advantageous to the player is configured.

  Further, specific display means for displaying a specific display corresponding to variable display (for example, a hold display image) (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for displaying the hold display image in the command analysis process), and special identification information in the variable display Change effect executing means (for example, step S172 for executing step S172) for executing a change effect (for example, a first hold change effect) for changing the display mode of the specific display after stopping (for example, a special symbol). CPU 120, etc.) and a notice effect execution means (for example, a pre-reading chance eye) for stopping variable display in a specific manner (for example, a chance eye) and executing a notice effect (for example, a look-ahead chance eye) for notifying the expected degree of establishment of the predetermined condition. For example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes step S172) is configured.

  Note that the specific display may be an active display (for example, a display representing a variable display being executed) displayed corresponding to the variable display being executed. For example, a display area for displaying the active display may be provided on the display screen of the image display device 5 so that the hold display image to be executed is moved to the display area and displayed as the active display. That is, the active display may be one in which the hold display image is moved (at this time, the display mode may be taken over). Note that the active display may be terminated while the corresponding variable display is being performed, may be displayed until the end of the variable display, or may be disappeared and displayed again.

  The display mode of the specific display may be the shape, size, flashing / non-flashing, presence / absence of characters and symbols, etc. in addition to the display color.

  The stop of the special identification information (special symbol) includes a temporary stop as well as a complete stop (derived display). For example, when the specific display is active display, the special identification information may be temporarily stopped (for example, temporary stop in the pseudo continuous fluctuation) in the change effect to change the display mode of the active display (in this case, For example, in addition to the pre-reading determination result, at the start of the change, a change effect based on the change pattern and the variable display result (in this case, the change effect is, for example, the big hit expectation degree of the variable display being executed (expected expectation of establishment of the predetermined condition), etc. The presence / absence of execution and the type thereof (the type of change effect to be executed, the display mode of the specific display, etc.) may be determined. Even when the specific display is an on-hold display image, the special identification information may be temporarily stopped to change the display mode of the active display. Such a thing should just be prescribed | regulated by the production | presentation control pattern etc. The special identification information (the above special symbol) does not change from usual, but may appear for the first time at the time of stoppage (including a predetermined period before stoppage) in the variable display (the special symbol in the above embodiment). The same applies to. Identification information (including special identification information) that is temporarily stopped or completely stopped by variable display (variable display of identification information) may vary from the beginning of variable display, or may appear in the middle. May be.

  In addition, when changing the display mode of the hold display image or the active display to change the jackpot expectation degree, the display mode may be changed a plurality of times, and at least one of them may be a change effect such as a first hold change effect. It may be changed. In such a case, the presence / absence and type of the change effect, the transition of the display mode of the hold display image and the active display, etc. are determined based on the determination result of the start winning determination when the target is held (start winning). Alternatively, the change in the display mode of the hold display image, the presence / absence of execution of the change effect and the type thereof are determined based on the determination result of the determination at the start winning prize, and the change in the display mode of the active hold, Whether or not to execute the change effect and its type may be determined based on the change pattern, the variable display result, and the like at the start of change.

  Note that the pseudo-continuous fluctuation is a temporary stop for variable display of decorative symbols (the symbol that is temporarily stopped does not have to be a symbol that was changing during variable display, but a symbol dedicated to temporary stop is used) It is an effect that resumes the variable display. The pseudo-ream may be designated by a variation pattern, or the presence / absence of execution may be determined on the effect control board 12 side. Note that the pseudo-ream generally has a higher degree of big hit expectation as the number of temporary stops increases.

  In the above, the special identification information is the special symbol “K”, but may be other identification information (character, graphic, etc.). However, it is desirable that the identification information is different from other identification information that is variably displayed (special decorative design) (for example, it is possible to make the player recognize that the display mode of the specific display is changed) Etc.). A plurality of types of special identification information such as special symbols may be prepared. In this case, depending on the type of special identification information (for example, which of the plurality of types of special symbols is used for stopping) The type of special identification information (variation effect type) may be determined so as to vary the degree of establishment expectation (for example, it may be adjusted by a determined value of a table, etc. The same applies in other cases). Moreover, you may change the ratio of which display mode the display mode after the change of specific display is made with the kind of special identification information. At this time, a display mode dedicated to certain special identification information may be prepared. Even if the special identification information is stopped, there may be a so-called gassing effect pattern that does not change the display mode of the specific display. It should be noted that the ratio of changing the display mode of the specific display (the ratio of becoming fuzzy) may be varied depending on the type of special identification information.

  The specific mode in the notice effect may be a chance, and the stop of the specific mode includes a complete stop (derived display) and a temporary stop. In the case of a temporary stop, the notice effect may be a pseudo-ream (an effect that temporarily stops the identification information once and restarts the variable display) or the like. In the pseudo-intermittent temporary stop, the expected success rate of the predetermined condition (such as the jackpot expectation level) in the variable display during execution may be notified in advance (in this case, based on the fluctuation pattern, etc.) Whether or not to execute a temporary stop for the second chance may be determined), and the expected degree of satisfaction of the predetermined condition (such as the big hit expectation degree) in the variable display of the pending target may be notified in advance. The variable display in the notice effect is stopped in a specific mode, for example, the changing identification information is stopped in a specific combination, and is stopped in a combination including special special identification information different from the special identification information. Including.

  The degree of establishment expectation is the ratio of the specific state. Note that the specific state may be a gaming state such as a probability variation state or a short time state, and the expected establishment degree in this case is a probability variation expectation degree or a short time expectation degree. As described above, the degree of establishment expectation may be represented by the degree of expectation that variable display such as execution of super reach will be in a specific mode (expectation that depends on the degree of expectation of establishment of a predetermined condition, etc.).

  Of the special symbol stop in the change effect and the stop in the specific manner in the notice effect, one may be a temporary stop, the other may be a complete stop (derived display), or both may be a temporary stop or a complete stop. In the case of a change effect that completely stops the special identification information, the display mode of the specific display may be changed after the variable display ends. In addition, in the case of a change effect in which special identification information is temporarily stopped, the display mode of the specific display may be changed before the end of the variable display (before the complete stop) (slowly changing over a certain period, character, etc. May be changed after the predetermined image is displayed.) The display mode of the specific display may be changed after the end of the variable display (after complete stop) (change gradually over a certain period, It may be changed after a predetermined image such as a character is displayed.), The display mode of specific display is gradually changed over a certain period before and after the end of variable display (before and after complete stop) The predetermined image may be displayed and changed. The stop timing (including the temporary stop timing) of the special identification information is the identification information ("medium" decorative symbol display area 5C) at the same position when the special identification information is not stopped (when the first hold change effect is not executed). It may be the same as the stop timing (including the temporary stop timing) of a decorative pattern or the like displayed on the screen. However, by setting the stop timing of the special identification information earlier than when the special identification information is not stopped, it is possible to secure a period for changing the display mode of the specific display in the variable display.

  Note that the variable display may be to change the identification information and the like at one place in addition to changing the identification information and the like at a plurality of places.

  In the above description, two kinds of notice effects and change effects are prepared, but at least one of them may be one kind or three kinds or more.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the prefetch determination is a determination as to whether or not the variable display result of the target is “big hit”, but it may be a determination as to whether or not super reach is executed. Well (for example, in the winning random number determination process, the determination may be made with reference to the table of FIG. 14 based on the random value MR3), and the above-mentioned pre-reading notice may be super-reached ( (Expectation) may be announced. The pre-reading notice (especially the above-mentioned notice effect), for example, predicts the possibility of super-reach and the like (the possibility that the variable display will be in a predetermined form) and the like. Etc.). There is a possibility that super reach or the like may be executed even if the expected degree of satisfaction of the predetermined condition of variable display during execution of the notice effect or the change effect is predicted (eg, the big hit expectation degree) (It is good to decide whether or not to perform the notice effect or change effect based on the variation pattern, etc.) It may be a notice.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and the like, change effect execution limiting means (for example, Steps S677, S678 and Steps) that limits the execution of the change effect in a state where the variable display may be stopped by the specific mode by the above configuration. S326 and the effect control CPU 120 that executes the processing of the other example 2 and the like are configured. As described above, this configuration is realized by restricting the execution of the change effect with priority on the presence or absence of execution of the notice effect, and restricts the execution of the notice effect after deciding whether or not to execute the change effect. This is realized by preventing a part of the specific mode from stopping when the change effect is executed (the same applies hereinafter).

  The state in which the variable display may stop in a specific mode (stop by the specific mode) may be a state in which the variable display is a mode that constitutes a part of the specific mode. In particular, when the variable display is to variably display the identification information at a plurality of locations, the state where the variable display may stop in a specific manner is, for example, a part of the plurality of locations (a location where the special identification information does not stop) Etc.) as long as the identification information constituting part of the specific mode is stopped. The state in which the variable display may stop in a specific mode (stop by a specific mode) is a state in which the two decorative symbols constituting the chance eye are stopped (specific mode (chance eye)) in the above embodiment. For example, one decorative symbol constituting the chance eye may be stopped (in this case, a special symbol is included in step S326, for example). (For example, when determining a combination of stop symbols (may be temporary stop symbols), one decorative symbol constituting a chance eye is not determined as a stop symbol).

  According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 configured as described above, although the variable display may stop in a specific manner (although there is a possibility that the notice effect is executed), the special identification information stops, The player's discouragement that there is no possibility can be suppressed (including mitigation. The same applies to suppression). This can be said particularly when the specific mode is that of the notice effect in which the expected degree of establishment of the predetermined condition is higher than the change effect.

  In the case of restricting the execution of the change effect regardless of the type of the notice effect (the expected degree of establishment of the predetermined condition) as in other example 2, for example, in the process of FIG. Even if it is decided to execute the first hold change effect, the first hold change effect may be canceled. Further, when the execution of the change effect is prohibited, for example, when the execution is restricted, for example, when it is determined to execute the prefetch chance, the first hold change effect is not executed so that the first hold change effect is not executed. You may be sure to cancel. If the execution of the change effect can be limited in a state where the variable display may stop in the specific mode, for example, when determining a combination of stop symbols including special identification information in step S326, etc. You may determine the symbol which comprises the said specific aspect as a stop symbol.

  The special symbol (special identification information) does not have to stop all other identification information (including temporary stop) and stop at the end. For example, the special symbol may be stopped as the second stop symbol (stop symbol in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R). In this case, it is desirable to understand that a part of the chance eye (specific mode) is constituted by the first stop symbol (stop symbol of the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L). For example, when there are only “3 2 1” (for example, the chance eye of the look-ahead chance B) and “1 2 3” (for example, the chance eye of the look-ahead chance A), for example, It can be seen that there is a possibility that a chance eye will be established by stopping “1” or “3”. The state in which the variable display may stop in the specific mode may be, for example, a state at a timing before the special symbol can stop. Further, in the change effect, regardless of the stop of the identification information at a position other than the stop position of the special identification information, the display mode of the specific display is changed by the stop of the special identification information (may be a temporary stop). Alternatively, the display mode of the specific display may be changed based on the fact that all the identification information including the special identification information is stopped (may be temporarily stopped). In addition, the change effect may change the display mode of the specific display when the special symbol (special identification information) stops at a plurality of locations. At this time, the jackpot expectation may be varied depending on the number and combination of special symbols (a combination of display locations and / or a combination of special symbol types).

  In the above-described embodiment and the like, according to the above configuration, the change effect execution means causes the plurality of types of change effects (for example, the first hold change effect (blue), the first hold, and the like to satisfy the predetermined condition). Change effect (red) etc. can be executed, and the change effect execution restricting means establishes the predetermined condition lower than an expected degree of establishment of the predetermined condition notified by the notice effect that may be executed. Execution of the change effect of the expectation level is also restricted (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the processing of other example 1 and the like in steps S677, S678, and S326).

  According to this configuration, there is a possibility that a notice effect with a high expectation of establishment of the predetermined condition may be executed depending on a state in which the variable display may stop in a specific mode (which may be stopped by the specific mode). In spite of this, the disappointment of the player that the possibility disappears can be suppressed by stopping the special identification information. It should be noted that execution of the change effect with the expected degree of establishment of the predetermined condition that is higher than the expected degree of establishment of the predetermined condition that is predicted by the notice effect that may be executed is not restricted. Alternatively, the degree of restriction may be smaller than in the above case. As a result, it is possible to secure a chance to execute a change effect with a high degree of expectation of establishment and to improve the game entertainment. The execution of the change effect of the expected degree of establishment of the predetermined condition that is higher than the expected degree of establishment of the predetermined condition that is predicted by the notice effect that may be executed is not limited to the execution. Good.

  In the above-described embodiment and the like, according to the above-described configuration, when the special identification information stops in variable display, stop restriction means for restricting that the identification information constituting the specific aspect stops in a place where the special identification information does not stop ( Steps S677, S678, and S326, and an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of other examples 1 and 2 are configured.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and the like, stop restriction means for restricting that the special identification information is stopped when the identification information constituting the specific aspect is stopped in the variable display by the above configuration (steps S677, S678 and S326). In addition, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the processes of other examples 1 and 2 is configured.

  As an example of the above-described configuration, the final stop symbol (in particular, the final stop symbol of the loss) may be determined at random at the beginning of step S171 according to the variation pattern. In this case, the final stop symbol may be determined so as not to see the chance except when it is determined to execute the prefetch chance. In addition, when the determined final stop symbol is a chance break, the execution of the first hold change effect may be canceled at a constant rate or without fail. Similarly, for example, the final stop symbol determined in step S326 may be a chance break, and when the chance break occurs, the execution of the first hold change effect is performed at a certain rate or without fail. You may make it cancel. Even if the execution of the first hold change effect is canceled, only the stop of the special symbol may be canceled and the display mode of the hold display image may be changed (change timing may be an appropriate timing such as variable display start). ).

  According to these structures, a player's discouragement can be suppressed for the same reason as the said structure. In particular, when there is a possibility that a notice effect with a high degree of expectation of establishment of a predetermined condition may be executed as in the above configuration, the discouragement of the player can be suppressed by adopting either of the above two configurations.

  Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment and the like, according to the above configuration, the notice effect is an effect for notifying the establishment expectation degree of the predetermined condition in the variable display that has not yet started. The interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and the like, according to the above configuration, the specific display corresponds to a variable display that has not yet started, and the notice effect is the expected degree of establishment of the predetermined condition in the variable display that has not yet started. The change effect execution restricting means, when the notice effect is executed, the change for the specific display corresponding to the variable display other than the variable display that is the target of the notice effect. The execution of the effect is restricted (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes step S674B).

  According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged because the special identification information is stopped due to another opportunity and the notice effect is not executed. In the above embodiment, when the notice effect is executed, the second change effect (second hold change effect) for changing the display mode of the specific display without stopping the special identification information is executed for the other target. Therefore, an opportunity to change the display mode of the specific display can be secured.

  In the present specification, the comparison expression (expression such as “high”, “low”, “difference”, etc.) of various ratios such as the performance execution ratio is that the ratio of one is “0%”. May be included. For example, one of the ratios is “0%” and the other is a ratio of “100%” or a ratio of less than “100%”.

(Modification)
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment and the like, and the one described in the above-described embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided. Below, the modification of the said embodiment is shown. You may combine at least one part about each of the following modification.

(Modification 1)
In the above-described embodiment and the like, according to the above configuration, change effect determining means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes step S161) that determines whether or not to execute the change effect, and whether or not the notice effect is executed. A notice effect determining means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes step S161) for determining whether or not the change effect execution restricting means is executed by the notice effect determining means by the notice effect determining means. May be prohibited from being determined by the change effect determining means to execute the change effect (for example, the first hold change when it is determined to execute the prefetch chance) For example, it is not decided to perform the production). According to this configuration, the process for stopping the special identification information can be facilitated.

(Modification 2)
In addition, when the specific display is newly displayed, display effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the hold display effect) that can execute a display effect (for example, a hold display effect) associated with the display of the specific display. The display effect executing means executes the display effect accompanying the display of the new specific display when the new specific display is displayed during the execution of the display effect. (For example, see FIG. 31).

  As the display effect, there is a hold display effect shown in FIG. The hold display effect is an effect of gradually displaying the hold display image. For example, when displaying the hold display image, the effect control CPU 120 executes a hold display effect that displays the hold display image so that the hold display image gradually appears (for example, hold display in the command analysis process). When performing control to display an image, a predetermined control command is sent to the display control unit 123 so as to start execution of the hold display effect, or a predetermined control command is sent to the display control unit 123 for each timer interruption. Perform display effects.) Then, during the execution of the hold display effect, when there is a new start prize and a new hold display image is to be displayed, the hold display effect being executed is stopped and the hold display image is displayed, and , Execute the hold display effect for the new hold display image (for example, when performing control to display the new hold display image in the command analysis process, the hold display effect being executed is stopped and the hold display image in the final form is displayed. And a predetermined control command is sent to the display control unit 123 to start a hold display effect for the new hold display image, or a predetermined control command is sent to the display control unit 123 to execute the hold display effect. The display of the final hold display image is stopped and a predetermined control command is sent to the display control unit 123 for each timer interruption for the new hold display image. Running held display directing me.). According to this structure, it can suppress that an effect becomes unnatural.

  As described above, the display effect execution means stores a new hold memory (variable display that has not yet been started (for example, hold data for executing variable display) as the hold memory during execution of the display effect. .) Is stored, the display effect being executed is interrupted, and the display effect associated with the display of the new specific display corresponding to the hold storage is executed, so that the status of the hold display (specific display) can be determined. It can be made easier.

  The specific display means can display a specific display that displays an operation (for example, rotation display, blinking display, etc.) at a predetermined cycle (for example, 1 second), and displays a new specific display during the display of the specific display. Sometimes, from the execution of the display effect, the operation display of the new specific display may be synchronized with the operation display of the specific display being displayed. According to this configuration, since the operation display of the specific display is synchronized, the appearance of the specific display can be ensured.

  Further, the specific display means can display a specific hold display that displays an operation in a predetermined cycle, and when displaying a new specific hold display during the display of the specific hold display, The operation display of the new specific display may be synchronized with the operation display of the specific display. According to this configuration, since the operation display of the specific display is synchronized, the appearance of the specific display can be ensured.

  Further, the specific display means can display a specific display that displays an operation at a predetermined cycle, and the operation display of the specific display may be configured not to be interrupted by the start of hold storage and variable display. According to this configuration, the appearance of the hold display can be ensured.

(Modification 3)
In the above-described embodiment and the like, the second hold change effect is executed immediately after the execution is determined, but the second hold change effect is displayed in the subsequent variable display (for example, the variable display that is first executed after the execution is determined). May be executed. Further, the first hold change effect and the prefetch chance may be executed or started with variable display that is started after the second execution after the execution of each effect is determined. The execution timing of the first hold change effect, the second hold change effect, and the prefetch chance eye may be any timing, or may be any of a plurality of timings. The execution timing of each effect may be determined so that the degree of jackpot expectation varies depending on the execution timing. The execution timing of each effect may be determined separately or may be determined collectively. In addition, when one kind of effect is executed at a plurality of timings, each timing may be determined collectively at the beginning, or may be determined individually at the time of starting variable display.

(Modification 4)
In the variation pattern determination table of FIG. 14, the variation pattern determination ratio may be different depending on the number of reserved memories (for example, a larger number of reserved memories makes it easier to select a variation pattern with a shorter variation time. ). At this time, the range of decision values (values to be compared with random values) assigned to some fluctuation patterns (for example, super reach with high expectation degree of jackpot) is the same range of decision values regardless of the number of pending storages. It is preferable to configure the variation pattern determination table so as to have it. Thus, for example, it is possible to ensure the accuracy of the prefetch determination such as whether or not to become super reach.

(Modification 5)
In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, the determination ratio such as whether or not the first hold change effect is executed and the determination ratio such as whether or not the second hold change effect is executed are common. The determination ratio may be different between the 1-hold change effect and the second-hold change effect. For example, even if the first hold change effect is more likely to be “red” or the hold display symbol is the same “red”, the first hold change effect and the second hold change effect are the same. Or you may make the big hit expectation different.

(Modification 6)
The variable display (simply variable display) of the identification information (special drawing, decorative design, general drawing, etc.) includes that the identification information blinks. For example, in special drawings and ordinary drawings, a pattern in which all segments are turned off and one pattern in which at least some segments are turned on (for example, a lost pattern) are alternately included in the variable display of identification information ( In this case, the one pattern (for example, a lost symbol) appears to blink). In addition, variable display may be performed by blinking decorative symbols and ordinary symbols. Further, the identification information variably displayed in the variable display and the identification information as the variable display result may be different. For example, the display of one horizontal bar (“−”) blinks as a variable display of a special figure or an ordinary figure, and the other display (“7” if “big hit”, Deriving and displaying “1” or the like if “lost” is included in the variable display of the identification information. For example, a decorative pattern other than the scrolled decorative pattern may be a confirmed decorative pattern. In addition, a mode in which identification information that was not displayed in the initial predetermined period in one variable display is displayed after the predetermined period is included in the variable display of the identification information (the special symbol is a temporary stop of the final stop symbol) It may be a decorative pattern that appears for the first time at times.) The gaming machine only needs to perform variable display, for example.

(Modification 7)
Multiple jackpot combinations and various chances may be prepared. When determining the final stop symbol, in addition to determining the combination in a lump, each stop symbol such as when losing may be determined randomly.

(Modification 8)
The prefetch determination may be performed on the effect control board 12 side. For example, a command indicating each random number value at the time of starting winning may be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 at the time of starting winning, and the effect control board 12 may make a prefetch determination.

(Modification 9)
In the above embodiment, when a winning determination result specifying command of “no determination” is transmitted, the winning determination result specifying command may not be transmitted. Even if there is no transmission of the determination result designation command at the time of the start winning prize, the effect control board 12 side can specify the increase in the hold by the start winning designation command or the special figure hold memory number addition designation command, which is inconvenient. There is no.

(Modification 10)
In the above embodiment, whether or not to change the gaming state after the big hit gaming state to the “probable change state” by determining the big hit type at the start of the fluctuation is determined. Only the round game mode) is determined, and the game state after the jackpot game state is “probable change state” based on the fact that the game ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the jackpot) during the jackpot game state. You may make it.

(Modification 11)
In step S161, depending on the gaming state (the state of the high base flag), the target (target) of the prefetch notice may be limited to either the first special figure game hold or the second special figure game hold. For example, during high base (when the high base flag is on), the pre-reading notice may be performed only for the second special figure game hold. In this case, for example, in step S161, it may be determined whether or not the pre-reading notice is executed based on the stored contents of the second start winning command buffer. The target of the pre-reading notice may be a hold of the first special figure game during the low base, and a hold of the second special figure game during the high base. In this case, step S161 is executed during the low base. When the second start winning command buffer is stored in the second start winning command buffer, execution of the pre-reading notice may be prohibited.

(Modification 12)
In the above embodiment, when a start winning occurs and a new hold occurs, the hold display image is displayed in the command analysis process. However, the hold display image is displayed in the prefetch advance notice setting process in step S161. Alternatively, if a plurality of holds are generated during the prefetch notice setting process, a hold display image is displayed for each hold. In this case, when it is determined in step S161 to execute the second hold display change effect, the target hold display image may be a color other than white from the start of display (that is, the hold display image is displayed in red or blue). You may want to start.)

(Modification 13)
The hold display image is normally white and changes from white to red or blue by the first hold change effect or the second hold change effect, but when it is determined to execute the prefetch chance eye or the first hold change effect, The display mode of the target hold display symbol may be changed to a special mode (for example, blinking) different from normal so that the player can easily be notified that the hold display image is the target. When a new hold display image is displayed in step S161 as in Modification 12, the hold display image may be set to the special mode from the start of display of the target hold display image (special). The display of the hold display image may be started in a manner.)

(Modification 14)
In the above embodiment, the determination result of step S675 or step S676 is held in the RAM 122 in step S161, and if there is a cancellation in step S678, the determination result that becomes the first hold change effect information in step S679. The command is not stored in the start winning command buffer (the storage area corresponding to the current target hold display number). For example, if it is determined in step S678 that cancellation has been made, the determination result stored in the RAM 122 (first (Determination result when it is determined to execute the hold change effect) is rewritten with information indicating that the first hold change effect is not executed or deleted, and in step S679, the determination result held is left as it is without determining whether or not to cancel. You may make it record (execute the 1st reservation change production) Information when erasing determination result when determined that the will not be recorded.).

(Modification 15)
In the above embodiment, the hold display image changed by the first hold change effect and the hold display image changed by the second hold change effect (including the case where the display is different from the normal mode from the start of display). The display mode that can be changed is common, but the display mode that can be changed may be completely different in both effects, or may be partially common. Even in the same display mode, the jackpot expectation may be varied depending on which of the first hold change effect and the second hold change effect is executed.

(Modification 16)
The pre-reading chance pattern may be the same as the stop pattern before the last decorative pattern (decorative pattern at the position where the special symbol stops), regardless of the type of the pre-reading chance pattern. This can improve the interest of the game. In such a case, the discouragement of the player can be prevented by restricting the execution of the change effect as described above regardless of the type of the prefetch chance (expected degree of big hit).

(Modification 17)
In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the change pattern indicating the change mode, such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of pseudo-continuous, one change pattern command is used when starting change. Although an example of transmission is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the gaming control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-continuity, whether there is a slip effect, etc. before reaching reach (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control board 12 may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

(Modification 18)
In addition, the image display operation in the image display device for executing the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decoration LED Various production operations including the above can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the gist of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1. Alternatively, it may be distributed in a pre-installed manner in a storage device such as a computer device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 100... Game control microcomputer 101, 121... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
Specific display means for displaying a specific display corresponding to the variable display;
Change effect execution means capable of executing a change effect for changing the display mode of the specific display after displaying the special identification information in the variable display;
A notice effect execution means for stopping the variable display in a specific manner and executing a notice effect for notifying the degree of expectation controlled in the advantageous state,
In the notice effect, the variable display is stopped in the first specific mode, and the first notice effect in which the expected degree of control controlled to the advantageous state is the first expectation and the variable display is shown in the second specific mode. And a second notice effect for notifying that the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state is a second degree of expectation higher than the first degree of expectation,
The special identification information has a plurality of types,
The specific display can be changed to any one of a plurality of display modes according to the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state,
In the change effect, depending on which one of the plurality of types of special identification information is stopped, the ratio of which the specific display changes among the plurality of display modes is different,
Variable display will regulate the execution of the previous SL change effect Te state odor that may be stopped by the second specific embodiment, execution of the change effect in a state that may stop the variable display by the first specific embodiment Do not regulate,
A gaming machine characterized by that. The notice effect is an effect of notifying the degree of expectation controlled to the advantageous state in the variable display that has not yet started,
The gaming machine according to claim 1.