JP6435066B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can execute variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area and a start condition is satisfied, a plurality of types of identification are made. There is a game that enhances the game interest by a so-called variable display game in which information (display symbols) is displayed variably (variable display), and whether or not a game value is given based on the display result is determined. In such a gaming machine, when the stop symbol form when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display aspect, an advantageous state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player is obtained.

  As such a gaming machine, there is one that performs a corresponding display corresponding to the variable display from when the variable display is started until the display result is derived and displayed (for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, there is a method of performing so-called pseudo-continuous fluctuation in which re-variable display for temporarily stopping the identification information and restarting the variable display is performed once or a plurality of times until the display result of the variable display is derived (for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2014-87491 A JP 2009-136435 A

  If re-variable display is being performed as in the technique described in Patent Document 2, while the corresponding display is performed as in the technique described in Patent Document 1, the effect of rendering by the re-variable display may be reduced.

This invention is made | formed in view of the said actual condition, and aims at providing the gaming machine which can improve a game entertainment interest .

( A ) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can perform variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player,
Variable display executing means for executing variable display and deriving and displaying the display result (for example, the image display device 5 and the effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S326);
Hold storage means capable of storing information relating to variable display as hold storage;
Re-variable display execution means (for example, the image display device 5, FIG. 28, FIG. 28) capable of executing re-variable display for temporarily performing variable display after temporarily stopping from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed. 29 (A) to (C), which can execute the effects shown in FIG.
Corresponding display means (for example, active display unit AHA, effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S326) capable of displaying a corresponding display (for example, active display) corresponding to the variable display during execution of variable display;
A stored storage information display means for displaying information related to the stored storage;
Specific effect means capable of executing a specific effect (for example, reach effect by super reach) during execution of variable display (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the processing of step S349, and the image display device 5 in FIG. 30 (E), displays of FIGS. 30 (G) to (J), etc.)
A suggestion effect that is an effect using an image different from the image used for the corresponding display and suggests that the effect is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, a battle command) during execution of the specific effect Means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S348, the display of FIG. 30F by the image display device 5), and the like.
The suggestion effect means can execute the suggestion effect in any one of the effect modes (for example, see FIGS. 24B1 to 24B3) having a different ratio controlled to the advantageous state. Yes,
The correspondence display means can change a display mode of the correspondence display based on execution of a predetermined change effect,
Depending on whether or not the corresponding display is displayed in a special mode during execution of the specific effect, the selection ratio of the effect mode of the suggested effect varies (for example, when “active display” shown in FIG. 25 is “red”) (Refer to the case where the “display color at battle command” is “red”)
During the execution of the suggestion effect, the correspondence display can be displayed so that the mode of the correspondence display can be recognized.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve game entertainment.
(1) game machine according to another aspect of the present Application is
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can perform variable display and can be controlled in an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player,
Variable display executing means for executing variable display and deriving and displaying the display result (for example, the image display device 5 and the effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S326);
Hold storage means capable of storing information relating to variable display as hold storage;
Re-variable display execution means (for example, the image display device 5, FIG. 28, FIG. 28) capable of executing re-variable display for temporarily performing variable display after temporarily stopping from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed. 29 (A) to (C), which can execute the effects shown in FIG.
Corresponding display means (for example, active display unit AHA, effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S326) capable of displaying a corresponding display (for example, active display) corresponding to the variable display during execution of variable display;
Holding storage information display means for displaying information related to holding storage,
When the re-variable display is executed, the corresponding display is made invisible (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the processing of step S345A and step S345B) and before and after the execution of the re-variable display. To display information about pending storage continuously.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect of re-variable display. Moreover, according to such a structure, generation | occurrence | production of the misidentification of the player regarding holding | maintenance can be suppressed.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The re-variable display is
A first revariable display (for example, a first pseudo-variable with a special symbol display shown in FIG. 22B) accompanied by execution of a predetermined effect;
A second re-variable display that does not involve the execution of the predetermined effect (for example, the second pseudo continuous variation that does not involve the display of the special symbol shown in FIG. 22B),
The rate at which the advantageous state is controlled is higher when the second revariable display is executed than when the first revariable display is executed (for example, the variable display result shown in FIG. 22B). May be “a big hit”).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to further reduce the recognizability that the revariable display is due to a single change, and to further improve the effect of the revariable display.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The correspondence display means includes
After the re-variable display is executed, the correspondence display can be re-displayed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the processes of steps S345C and S345D).
When the correspondence display is redisplayed, the correspondence display mode can be changed from the correspondence display mode before erasure (for example, the execution setting of the display color change effect of the active display can be performed in the process of step S503). And so on).
According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the mode of correspondence display after redisplay, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
Specific effect means capable of executing a specific effect (for example, reach effect by super reach) during execution of variable display (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the processing of step S349, and the image display device 5 in FIG. 30 (E), displays of FIGS. 30 (G) to (J), etc.)
Suggestion effect means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S348, an image display device) capable of executing an suggestion effect (for example, a battle command) suggesting that the control is performed in the advantageous state during execution of the specific effect And the display of FIG.
The suggestion effect means can execute the suggestion effect in any one of a plurality of types of effect modes (see, for example, FIG. 24 (B1) to (B3)),
Depending on whether or not the corresponding display is displayed in a special mode during execution of the specific effect, the selection ratio of the effect mode of the suggestive effect varies (for example, “active display” shown in FIG. 25 is “red”) (See “When the battle command display color” is “red”)
During execution of the suggestion effect, the correspondence display may be displayed so that the correspondence display mode can be recognized.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve game entertainment.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a 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 flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the fluctuation pattern at the time of a loss. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of various commands. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation pattern in this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a structure of a holding | maintenance display data memory | storage part, and the setting example of a holding display pattern at the time of winning a prize. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a pending | holding display setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a pending | holding display change effect and display change presence / absence. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of a hold display change pattern and a change production timing pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a pending | holding display change pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a pending | holding display change pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a change production timing pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a change production timing pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the winning hold display pattern. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a change effect setting process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of reach production setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the display color at the time of a battle command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a figure which shows the example of production production. It is a figure which shows the example of production production. It is a figure which shows an example of production execution timing. It is a figure which shows the example of production production. It is a figure which shows the example of production production. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of the reach production setting process in a modification. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of variable display start setting processing in a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the active display change in a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of performance production in a modification.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to 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. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each have a number indicating "0" to "9", a symbol indicating "-", or a lighting pattern of each segment not limited to a number or symbol. Various types of special symbols composed of etc. are variably displayed. Hereinafter, 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 also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  A plurality of types of special symbols that are variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B only need to have a symbol number for identifying each of them. As an example, “0” is added as a symbol number to a special symbol indicating a symbol “−”, and “1” to “9” may be added as symbol numbers for a plurality of types of lighting patterns. .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the image display device 5, in response to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  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. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol can be changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5. The confirmed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the display result is stopped and displayed.

  In this way, on the screen of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . 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 called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. 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 first hold display unit 5HR, a second hold display unit 5HL, and an active display unit AHA are arranged. The 1st reservation display part 5HR displays the 1st special figure reservation memory number so that identification is possible. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of variable display hold corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The 2nd reservation display part 5HL displays the 2nd special figure reservation memory number so that specification is possible. The second special figure holding memory number is the variable display holding number corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is such that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It occurs based on the start winning by doing. That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  For example, a special game start condition (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A due to the occurrence of the first start prize that the game ball passes (enters) through the first start prize opening. ) Is satisfied, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied, the first special figure holding storage number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when the second start winning that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening is generated, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (second start condition) ) Is established, if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not established, the second special figure holding memory number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented). If the first special figure reservation storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”) when the first start winning is generated, the first start condition is not satisfied, and the first start winning is based on the start winning. The special figure game may be invalid and only the payout of the prize ball may be performed. Further, if the second special figure holding storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”) when the second start winning is generated, the second start condition is not satisfied, and based on the start winning. The special figure game may be invalid and only the payout of the prize ball may be performed.

  In the first hold display section 5HR, a hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special figure game using the first special figure is performed. In the second hold display section 5HL, a hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special figure game using the second special figure is performed. The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold 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).

  The first hold display unit 5HR may be configured to perform the first hold display, for example, left-justified. The first hold display section 5HR is provided with four display parts corresponding to the upper limit value “4” of the first special figure hold memory number, and the hold numbers “1”, “2”, “3” in order from the left end. ”And“ 4 ”. When the number of holds of the special figure game using the first special figure increases due to the establishment of the first start condition, if there is no other first hold display in the first hold display part 5HR, the hold on the first hold display part 5HR At the leftmost display portion corresponding to the number “1”, a new first hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the incremented first special figure hold memory number. If there is another first hold display in the first hold display portion 5HR, a new first hold display is hidden on the right side of the display part where the other first hold display is performed. It is added to the part (corresponding to any of the holding numbers “2” to “4”). When there is a plurality of first hold displays in the first hold display section 5HR, when a special game using the first special figure is started due to the establishment of a new first start condition, the first hold display section 5HR While deleting (digesting) the first hold display in the leftmost display part corresponding to the hold number “1”, each of the first hold display in the display part corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” Move (shift) in the direction (left side) of the erased display area.

  The second hold display unit 5HL only needs to be configured so that the second hold display is performed, for example, right-justified. The second reserved storage unit 5HL is provided with four display parts corresponding to “4” which is the upper limit value of the second special figure reserved storage number, and the reserved numbers “1”, “2”, “3” in order from the right end. ”And“ 4 ”. When the number of holds of the special figure game using the second special figure increases due to the establishment of the second start condition, if there is no other second hold display in the second hold display part 5HL, the second hold display part 5HL holds it. At the rightmost display part corresponding to the number “1”, a new second hold display is added as a hold display corresponding to the incremented second special figure hold memory number. If there is another second hold display in the second hold display section 5HL, a new second hold display is hidden on the left side of the display part where the other second hold display is performed. It is added to the part (corresponding to any of the holding numbers “2” to “4”). When there is a plurality of second hold indications in the second hold display portion 5HL, and when the special figure game using the second special view is started due to the establishment of a new second start condition, the second hold display portion 5HL While deleting (digesting) the second hold display in the rightmost display portion corresponding to the hold number “1”, each of the second hold display in the display portion corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” Move (shift) in the direction (right side) of the erased display area.

  The active display unit AHA displays the same effect image as the hold display or a different effect image corresponding to the variable display being executed. The display in the active display portion AHA is referred to as active display (corresponding display corresponding to variable display). In the active display portion AHA, for example, the first erased (digested) first in the first hold display portion 5HR in response to the start of the special figure game using the first special figure when the first start condition is satisfied. An active display corresponding to the hold display is performed. Further, in the active display part AHA, for example, in response to the start of the special figure game using the second special figure when the second start condition is established, the active display part AHA is erased (digested) in the second holding storage part 5HL. An active display corresponding to the second hold display is performed. The first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display only need to have colors and patterns in common. For example, the active display is displayed larger than the first hold display and the second hold display. There may be.

  In the display area of the image display device 5 shown in FIG. 1, an active display portion AHA is arranged between the first hold display portion 5HR and the second hold display portion 5HL. On the other hand, the active display unit AHA is not limited to the one arranged between the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL, and is arranged at an arbitrary position in the display area of the image display device 5. It only has to be. Further, the arrangement of the first hold display section 5HR and the second hold display section 5HL can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the first hold display section 5HR and the second hold display section 5HL may be replaced with each other.

  A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the first hold display section 5HR and the second hold display section 5HL, or instead of the first hold display section 5HR and the second hold display section 5HL. . In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL, the number of special figure hold memories can be specified at the top of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B for displaying are provided. 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).

  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 normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided and a second start winning opening is formed.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. Do not close. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning hole. ) Make it open. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter (pass) through the second start winning opening, while the expansion when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. You may comprise so that a game ball may enter (pass) more easily than an open state. As described above, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has the first variable state such as the open state or the expanded open state in which the game ball can pass (enter) through the second start winning port, and the game ball cannot pass (enter). It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a closed state or a normally open state that is difficult to pass (enter).

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. 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 reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is less than (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 if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, The second start condition is satisfied.

  The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  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 special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

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

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. 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. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, 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, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  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, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. 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 hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  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 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. 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.

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. A controller sensor unit 35A including a tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilt operation (operation) with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower pan body or the like below the stick controller 31A.

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

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

  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 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits the solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize door.

  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. In addition, various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the on / off operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as a section.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9, LED for decoration, etc. A lamp driver circuit that performs on / off driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. 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. Further, the main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, 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 numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

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

  Note that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs 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, the random counter provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 102 indicates a predetermined random number value. The random number value may be updated by storing numerical data and the CPU 103 updating the stored value regularly 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 includes table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored. In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored so as to be rewritable.

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

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, a random counter for effects provided in a predetermined area of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 counts numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation in an updatable manner. . The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number. As an example, on the side of the effect control board 12, it is possible to count numerical data indicating random values for determining various effects such as a random number for determining a stop symbol in a variable display of decorative symbols, and a random value for determining a notice effect. Controlled.

  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, for example, from process data including effect control execution data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) associated with the effect control process timer determination value, an end code, and the like. It is configured. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed on the display screen of 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), an LCD drive circuit, and 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.

  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, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Lighting signal) etc. are output.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. 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 the game ball flowing down the game area passes (enters) the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is moved by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The first start condition is satisfied due to the detection. Thereafter, a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done.

  Further, when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Therefore, the second start condition is established. Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol starting condition for executing the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 20 is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a special game is started. It is determined (predetermined) whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is to be a “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. To the effect control board 12.

  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. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged on the screen of the image display device 5 In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed. The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are also referred to as a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol, respectively. In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5.

  When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state. That is, whether or not the game state 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, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) is “lost” (non-specific display result).

  When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable display result is “big hit”, it is determined in advance in the display area of the image display device 5. The finalized decorative symbol that is the winning combination is derived and displayed. As an example, a combination of big hits is determined by stopping and displaying the same decorative symbols all together on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It is only necessary that the decorative design is derived and displayed.

  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, a period until a predetermined opening upper limit time (for example, 29.5 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses, or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls enter the big winning opening and a winning ball is generated. In the period up to, a round game (also simply referred to as “round”) is performed in which the big prize opening is continuously opened. 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, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “2” or “15”) is reached.

  When the variable display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” may be included. When the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, as a round game in the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state (a big winning opening is in an open state) advantageous to the player. A normal open round in which the upper limit time to be performed is a relatively long time (for example, 29.5 seconds) is executed. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “surprise”, the upper limit time for the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to be in the first state (the big winning opening is open) as a round game in the big hit gaming state is relatively short. A short-term open round is executed, which is time (for example, 0.1 seconds). The big hit gaming state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a first specific gaming state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a second specific gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state when the big hit type is “surprise”, the upper limit time for changing the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state advantageous to the player in the short-term open round (the big winning opening is set by the big winning door). The upper limit of the period for setting the open state) is a second period (for example, 0.1 second) shorter than the first period in the normal open round. It should be noted that the same control as when the normal opening round is executed may be performed except that the opening period of the big prize opening is controlled to be the second period in the short-term opening round. Alternatively, when a short-term open round is executed, the number of round games executed is a second round number (for example, “2”) that is smaller than the first round number (for example, “15”) that is the number of executions of the normal open round. ). That is, the jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is in the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the big winning opening in each round game as compared to the jackpot gaming state in which the normal opening round is performed. The period to be changed becomes at least one of the second period shorter than the first period and the second round number of round games executed less than the first round number. That's fine.

  When such a short-term opening round is executed, a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a prize winning opening. However, due to the opening period of the big winning opening being the second period (for example, 0.1 second), it becomes a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state (second specific gaming state) based on the fact that the jackpot type is “surprise” is the jackpot gaming state (first specified game state) based on the fact that the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”. The gaming state is more disadvantageous for the player than the gaming state. Thus, when the big hit gaming state in which the normal opening round is executed based on the fact that the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the game ball is likely to pass through the big winning opening. In the change mode, control is performed to change the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 between the first state (open state) and the second state (closed state). On the other hand, when the jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed based on the fact that the jackpot type is “surprising”, the special change is made in the second change mode in which the gaming ball is difficult to pass through the big winning opening. Control is performed to change the variable winning ball apparatus 7 between the first state (open state) and the second state (closed state).

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” (hit probability) is controlled to be a positive change state that is higher than the normal state based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied. There is. In the probability change state, a predetermined probability change end condition is satisfied, for example, a variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 200 times) or a big hit gaming state is started before the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times. It is controlled to continue until The probability variation end condition may be satisfied when the next big hit gaming state is started regardless of the number of executions of variable display. After the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to the short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. In the short-time state, a predetermined short-time end condition is satisfied, for example, the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), or the big hit gaming state is started before the variable display execution number reaches the predetermined number of times. It is controlled to continue until As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a short-time state. On the other hand, after the big hit gaming state is ended when the big hit type is “probability change” or “surprise probability”, the gaming state becomes the probability change state.

  In the probable change state and the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening than in the normal state. And a second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “high base control”). By controlling to such a probable change state and a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a “big hit” is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained. Even when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the high opening control may not be performed.

  In the image display device 5, the decorative symbol other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol) is stopped in a state in which it matches the jackpot combination continuously for a predetermined time, A big hit can occur before the final result is displayed due to rocking, scaling, or deformation, or when multiple decorative symbols fluctuate synchronously with the same symbol, or the display position changes. An effect performed in a state where the sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. As a reach effect, a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative design is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a display mode of the background image is changed, and a moving image different from the decorative design An effect operation different from changing the variation pattern of the decorative design, such as reproducing and displaying an image, may be executed. Not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are different from the operation modes before the reach mode. The operation mode may be included in the reach effect. The reach state and its state are referred to as the reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 is not a big hit combination, it becomes “lost”, and the variability display state ends.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as reach patterns) having different operation modes (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as reliability or big hit reliability) varies depending on the production mode in each reach production. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, a normal reach production (normal reach) and a super reach production (super reach) are preset. When the reach effect in the super reach is executed, there is a higher possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (expected degree of the big hit) than in the case where the reach effect in the normal reach is executed. In addition, the reach production that becomes the super reach may include a plurality of types of reach production including a super reach that executes a specific reach production in which the degree of expectation of the big hit is higher than other super reach.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach production, the variable display status of decorative designs may become reach status, and the variable display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player is given in accordance with a variable display mode of decorative symbols. As an example, it is only necessary that a variable display effect of pseudo continuous variation (hereinafter also referred to as “pseudo continuous”) can be performed during variable display of a decorative design. It is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. In this embodiment, the first pseudo continuous variation with special symbol display and the second pseudo continuous variation without special symbol display are set as the pseudo continuous variation pattern. Details will be described later.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, a finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that becomes a variable display result after the variable symbol display is started in response to the start condition of the special symbol game being satisfied once. After the temporary stop until the derivation is displayed, it is possible to perform the effect display for changing (pseudo-continuous change) again up to a predetermined time (for example, up to 3 times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. What is necessary is just the number of times that the decorative symbol is re-variable in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, as an example, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, a plurality of pre-set chances for a pseudo combination of special combinations are displayed. A decorative symbol that is one of the various types of lost combinations is displayed temporarily. In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, a predetermined effect such as an image display as a re-variation effect may be executed in accordance with a plurality of variable displays including the initial change. Note that the re-variation effect is not limited to that by displaying an image on the screen of the image display device 5, and may include any effect operation using various effect devices.

  As an example of the re-variation effect different from the image display, a plurality of decoration LEDs provided inside or outside the game area during each variation display (including the initial variation) by the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect Controls may be made so that the number of which is lit is increased one by one. Further, during the period of each variation display (including the first variation), the display color of the decoration LED may be controlled to change, or the lighting LED among the plurality of decoration LEDs changes. May be controlled.

  As a further example of the re-change effect different from the image display, an effect model provided inside or outside the game area during each change display (including the initial change) by the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect (including the initial change) The movable member may be controlled to operate. At this time, during the period of each variation display (including the initial variation), the operation mode of the production model (movable member) may be controlled to change, or among the plurality of production models (movable member). It may be controlled so that what is operated in changes.

  Control may be performed so that a predetermined effect image such as a specific character image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 during the period of each variable display (including the initial change) by the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”. . Further, as a re-variation effect, for example, when a decorative symbol that becomes a pseudo-continuous chance is temporarily stopped and displayed, a sound that becomes a special sound effect may be controlled to be output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition to some or all of these re-variation effects, or instead of some or all of these re-variation effects, lighting and blinking of decorative LEDs, operation of effect models, display of effect images, sound effects Control may be performed so as to execute a re-variation effect in which some or all of the outputs are combined. At this time, a case where a re-variation effect combining a plurality of types of effect forms is included, or a case where a re-change effect is performed multiple times, compared to a case where a re-change effect is executed with only one type of effect form A game that is advantageous to a player or a possibility that a predetermined game value is given, such as the possibility that the variable display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state (expected degree of big hit) when the production mode changes in The possibility of being controlled to the state may be increased.

  In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-continuous change (re-change) once to three times. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbols has been started 2 to 4 times in succession. When the number of repeated executions (pseudo-continuous times) of pseudo-continuous fluctuation (re-variation) increases, there is a possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) than when the number of pseudo-continuous times is small. Get higher. Further, the production ratio may be controlled so as to change depending on the number of repeated executions of the pseudo continuous variation (number of pseudo continuous runs). For example, “reach determination” may be performed when the pseudo continuous variation is performed twice, and “super reach determination” may be performed when the pseudo continuous variation is performed three times. Note that the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be executed more than one to three times, for example, four or five times.

  In addition to “pseudo ream”, variable display effects using such variable display operation of decorative symbols include, for example, “slip”, “expansion chance eyes”, “end development opportunity eyes”, “slip after chance eyes stop” Various production operations such as these may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of “sliding”, “variable” of “left”, “middle”, “right” from the start of variable display of the decorative symbol to the display of the definite decorative symbol that is the variable display result is displayed. After changing the decorative symbols in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a single or a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) are displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols, a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) of the decorative symbol display areas (for example, “left” decorative symbol display area 5L) of the temporarily stopped display of decorative symbols are displayed. And / or the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R), the decorative symbol is changed again, and then the stop symbol is displayed. Thus, an effect display for changing the decorative symbol to be stopped is performed.

  In the variable display effect of “Development Opportunity”, the decoration of “Left”, “Middle”, and “Right” from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the display of the fixed decorative pattern that results in the variable display. In all of the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols constituting the development chances included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the decorative symbol variable display state is set as the reach state. Reach production begins. On the other hand, in the variable display effect of “end of development opportunity”, after the decorative display of the decorative pattern is started, the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are all displayed. Then, an effect display is performed in which a decorative pattern having a predetermined combination as an opportunity for development is derived and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern. In the variable display effect of “slip after the chance stop”, as with the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols of the lost combinations (special combinations) that are the pseudo-continuous chances in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, Unlike the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect that changes the decorative symbols again in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols are changed again in some of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. By doing so, an effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed.

  During variable display of decorative patterns, unlike variable display effects such as reach effects or “pseudo-continuous”, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, a message image or voice output is displayed. There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to an effect operation different from the symbol variable display operation, that a reach effect by super reach may be executed, and the variable display result is `` A notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that there is a possibility of being a “hit”.

  The effect operation as the notice effect is the variable display mode of the decorative symbols after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It is only necessary to be executed (started) prior to the reach mode (before the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that there is a possibility that the variable display result may be a “hit” may include one that is executed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. In this way, the notice effect can be a big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing from the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols until the fixed special symbols and fixed decorative symbols that result in variable display are derived. Anything that can give notice of sex is acceptable. A plurality of notice patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the contents of the effect operation (effect mode) when such a notice effect is executed.

  The notice effect includes a pre-read notice effect (also referred to as a pre-read effect). The pre-reading notice effect indicates that the variable display result is “big hit” according to the production mode before the variable display that is subject to notice (the notice target) is the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit”. It is a notice effect that can be announced in advance. In particular, a pre-reading notice effect that continuously gives notice over a variable display of decorative symbols that is executed a plurality of times in response to a plurality of special drawing games is also referred to as a continuous notice effect. In the pre-reading notice effect, before the variable display subject to notice is started, for example, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” based on the reserved memory of the special figure game due to the occurrence of the start winning prize, etc. The production operation is started. In contrast to the pre-reading notice effect, the notice effect that is executed after the variable display to be noticed is started is referred to as a single notice effect (also referred to as a single notice, a variable notice, or a variable indication notice effect). Is done.

  In this embodiment, as an example of the pre-reading notice effect, the display part of the first hold display in the first hold display part 5HR and the display part of the second hold display in the second hold display part 5HL are displayed as normal display modes. By changing to a different display mode, a pre-reading notice effect of “pending display change” for notifying the possibility of “big hit” in variable display to be noticed is executed. More specifically, a specific color (for example, any one of red, green, blue, etc.) that is different from a predetermined color (for example, white) in a normal time is used as a display color in a display part that displays the number of special figure reservations to be specified. By so doing, it is only necessary to be able to notify that the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” is higher than usual. In addition, the display pattern in the first hold display and the second hold display is set to a specific pattern (for example, cherry blossom pattern) different from the normal time, so that the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is higher than usual. May be able to be notified. Alternatively, by displaying a predetermined message (for example, “secret”) as the first hold display or the second hold display, it is notified that the possibility that the display color is changed to a specific color is higher than usual ( Suggest) Such a hold display that suggests that the display mode is likely to change to a specific mode is also referred to as a suggestion hold display. The pre-reading notice effect of “hold display change” is also called a hold display change effect.

  The pre-reading notice effect that is executed based on the occurrence of the start prize is executed (started) after the start prize has occurred, before the player can determine whether or not the notice content by the pre-reading notice effect is realized. Anything is acceptable. For example, the pre-reading notice effect for notifying that there is a possibility of reaching the reach state due to the occurrence of a certain start prize is that at least the variable display state of the decorative symbol based on the occurrence of the start prize becomes the reach state (or the non-reach state). Anything may be executed (started) before. In addition, the pre-reading notice effect that predicts that the variable display result may be a “hit” due to the occurrence of a certain start prize is at least as much as the fixed decorative design is stopped and displayed in the variable display based on the occurrence of the start prize. Anything may be executed (started) before.

  When the hold display change effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display may or may not change. An effect in which the display mode of the hold display changes among the hold display change effects is also called a hold display change success effect. An effect in which the display mode of the hold display does not change among the hold display change effects is also referred to as a hold display change failure effect. In addition, the hold display change common effect includes the hold display change common effect. When the hold display change effect is executed, first, the hold display change common effect that is executed in common when the display mode of the hold display is changed and when it is not changed is executed. The hold display change common effect may include, for example, an effect effect in which an effect image indicating a predetermined character is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and has an effect on the hold display corresponding to the variable display to be notified. That's fine. The action effect in the hold display change common effect is applied to either the first hold display in the first hold display unit 5HR or the second hold display in the second hold display unit 5HL, so that the display mode of the hold display is changed. Any display effect that suggests the possibility of a change may be used. Along with such a display effect, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a part or all of the light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are lit in a predetermined lighting mode, The movable member may be operated in a predetermined operation mode.

  When the hold display change success effect is executed after the hold display change common effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display exerted by the action effect is changed. Thus, after the action effect in the hold display change common effect is executed, the effect in which the display mode of the hold display that exerts the action changes is also called the hold change effect as the first success effect. On the other hand, when the hold display change failure effect is executed after the hold display change common effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display exerted by the action effect is not changed. As described above, the effect in which the action display in the hold display change common effect is executed but the display mode of the hold display in which the effect is exerted does not change is also referred to as a hold change change effect as the first failure effect.

  In this embodiment, as an example of the single notice effect, the display of the effect image on the active display unit AHA is changed to a display mode different from the display mode at the normal time, so that “big hit” "Presentation effect of" active display change "is announced to notify the possibility of" More specifically, the display color in the active display unit AHA is set to a specific color (for example, any one of red, green, and blue) that is different from a predetermined color (for example, white) at the normal time. What is necessary is just to be able to alert | report that possibility of becoming a "hit" is higher than usual. The notice effect of “active display change” is also referred to as an active display change effect.

  When the active display change effect is executed, the display mode such as the display color of the active display in the active display unit AHA may or may not change. Of the active display change effects, an effect in which the display mode of active display changes is also referred to as an active display change success effect. Of the active display change effects, an effect in which the display mode of active display does not change is also referred to as an active display change failure effect. In addition, the active display change effect is different from the effect before erasing when the active display is temporarily erased during the “pseudo-continuous”, the effect that the active display is restored (redisplayed) after erasing, or the active display is restored. Effects such as displaying in a mode (for example, displaying in a display color different from that before erasure) are also included. Along with such a display effect, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a part or all of the light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are lit in a predetermined lighting mode, The movable member may be operated in a predetermined operation mode.

  The effect of changing the display color of the hold display and the display color of the active display is also referred to as a display color change effect. The effect of changing the display mode of the hold display to a display mode indicating a predetermined message (for example, “secret”) is also referred to as a special display change effect.

  When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable display result is “lost”, the variable display mode is “non-reach” (“normal reach” A case where the variable display mode is “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”). When the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the variable display state of the decorative design is not reached after the variable display of the decorative design is started. Reach combination) is stopped (derived). When the variable display mode is “reach”, the reach presentation is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display is started, and finally the jackpot combination is A predetermined combination of decorative symbols (reach combination) that is not to be displayed is stopped (derived). The non-reach combination and the decorative symbols constituting the reach combination may be included in the non-specific display result together with the special symbol that becomes the lost symbol.

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

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, gaming random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Processing for controlling the progress of the process is included.

  The switch processing is processing for determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. 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, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, The random number value MR5 for determining the figure display result 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 gaming state. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” when the variable display result is “big hit”. It is a random value used for 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 patterns prepared in advance. The random value MR5 for determining the usual figure display result indicates that the second start winning opening formed in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is in a closed state (normally open) with the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary figure game as “per figure”. It is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control to an open state (expanded open state) where game balls are likely to pass (enter) more frequently than (state).

  In the special symbol process included in the game control timer interrupt processing, 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 displayed on the special symbol display device 4 Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operations and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process process controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 to variably display the normal symbol, set the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. It is a process that enables. In the normal symbol process, as the high opening control accompanying the short-time control, the normal symbol display unit 20 uses a normal symbol change time (normal symbol variation time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state. Control to improve the probability that the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game is “per normal” than in the normal state, the normal variable winning ball device based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal” Part or all of the control for making the tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable blade piece in 6B longer than that in the normal state and the control for increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state are performed.

  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 the command control process, the output control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes of steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. And execute.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 3 as the start winning determination process. When the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first, based on a detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), thereby It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the number of first special figure reserved storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start port that is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 The buffer value is set to “1” (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 is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S205). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), thereby It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. 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).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S203 and S206, the pending storage number count value corresponding to the start port buffer value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase (increment). Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase (increment). Thus, when the first start condition is satisfied, the first special figure hold memory number is updated to increase by 1. When the second start condition is satisfied, the second special figure hold memory number is updated to increase by one. . At this time, the total pending storage number count value, which is the stored value of the total pending storage number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), 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, the random number circuit 104 or random data provided by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit, etc.) Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210).

  In the process of step S210, for example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is held. Data is set in the second special figure holding storage unit. The first special figure holding storage unit is a special game (not yet started), although the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a first start winning is generated. The special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored as a hold memory. The second special figure holding storage unit is a special game that has not yet started, although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a second start winning has occurred. (Special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored as a hold memory.

  The first special figure hold storage unit is associated with the hold number in the order of winning (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, for example, based on the establishment of the first start condition by the passage (entrance) of the game ball The CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. as the hold data and storing them. The number is stored until it reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data thus stored in the first special figure storage unit indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Based on whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state, whether the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit” is a plurality of types, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a specific mode (for example, It is the stored storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to reach the reach of super reach.

  For example, the second special figure holding storage unit is associated 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 passage (entrance) of the game ball. The CPU 103 extracts the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. as the hold data and storing them. The number is stored until it reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Based on whether or not it is decided to control to the big hit gaming state, whether the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit” is a plurality of types, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a specific mode (for example, It is the stored storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not to reach the reach of super reach.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, setting for transmitting a start opening winning designation command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S211). Subsequently, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S212). Then, the setting for transmitting the reserved memory number notification command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S213). Further, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S214). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “2” (step S214; “2”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215), and then the start winning prize is obtained. The determination process ends. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S214; “1”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S216). The process proceeds to step S204. 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.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S212 of FIG. 4 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, the special symbol display result is set to “big hit” in the special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 3, FIG. 8) described later. Determination of whether or not to perform control, determination of variation pattern, and the like are performed. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, the CPU 103 performs the winning random number value determination process in step S212 at the start winning timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (first start winning opening or second start winning opening). By executing this, it is determined whether or not the random symbol value MR1 is determined to derive the jackpot symbol as the special symbol display result, and the random value MR3 is determined to be a variation pattern in which the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is the reach state. It is determined whether or not. As a result, whether or not the special symbol display result becomes “big hit” before the variable symbol special symbol display or decorative symbol display based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the start prize opening is started. Whether to reach a reach state during variable display of symbols, and based on this prediction result, whether or not to execute a notice effect as a pre-read effect by the effect control CPU 120 on the effect control board 12 side or not Can be determined.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 103 first checks the state of a time-short flag or a probability change flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102, for example. The current gaming state in the machine 1 is specified (step S401). More specifically, when the probability change flag is ON, the gaming state is a probability change state, when the probability change flag is OFF and the time reduction flag is ON, the game state is a time reduction state, and both the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are both What is necessary is just to specify that it is a normal state when it is OFF, respectively. Further, by checking the value of a special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag control unit) of the RAM 102, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit gaming state. It only needs to be identified.

  The CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming state identified in this way is a big hit in which the big hit gaming state is set (step S402). At this time, if it is determined that the big hit is not being made, it is further determined whether or not the high base in which the high opening control associated with the time reduction control is being performed in the probability variation state or the time reduction state (step S403). When it is determined in step S402 that it is a big hit (step S402; Yes), or when it is determined in step S403 that it is in a high base (step S403; Yes), the start port buffer value is “2”. It is determined whether or not (step S404).

  When it is determined in step S403 that the vehicle is not in high base (step S403; No), or when it is determined in step S404 that the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S404; Yes), FIG. The variable display contents are determined using the random number extracted in the process of step S209 shown in (step S405). In this embodiment, the variable display contents to be determined at the time of starting winning are “big hit”, “super reach determination at the time of loss”, “reach determination at the time of loss”, and “general at the time of loss”.

  The CPU 101 sets a big hit determination range in order to determine whether or not the variable display content is “big hit”. For example, from a specific display result determination table prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, data used for determining a special figure display result corresponding to the current gaming state (special figure display result determination table data) ) Is selected. In this special figure display result determination table data, the range of the determined value assigned with the special figure display result “big hit” may be set as the big hit determination range. This jackpot determination range is compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in the process of step S209. At this time, if the random value MR1 is within the range of the big hit determination range, the variable display content is determined as “big hit”.

  Corresponding to the fact that the random display value MR1 is outside the range of the big hit determination range, and it is determined that the variable display content is not “big hit”, the super reach determination range or reach determination range at the time of losing is set. Regardless of the number of special figure hold memories, the super reach determination range and reach determination range at the time of losing can be determined as a random pattern that can be determined as a variation pattern with reach production including super reach or normal reach (disturbance for determining variation pattern). The range of the numerical value MR3) may be determined in advance.

  When variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, a random pattern MR3 for determining a variation pattern and a variation pattern determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance are prepared. Of the plurality of variation patterns, the variation pattern used in the current variable display is determined. In the variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is assigned to one of a plurality of variation patterns. The CPU 103 determines the variation pattern to which the determined value matching the random value MR3 is assigned as the variation pattern used in the current variable display. For example, in the variation pattern determination table used at the time of losing when the variable display result is “losing”, as shown in FIG. 11 (B1) and FIG. 11 (B2), assignment of determination values to a plurality of variation patterns is performed. It differs depending on the number of figure hold memory and the number of second special figure hold memory. However, some of the determined values are assigned to the same (or the same type) variation pattern regardless of the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number. The range of decision values assigned to the variation pattern with super reach among the decision values assigned to the variation pattern with super reach in the table data constituting such a variation pattern determination table. However, what is necessary is just to be predetermined as a super reach fixed range. In addition, in the table data constituting the variation pattern determination table, among the determined values allocated to the variation pattern with the reach effect including the normal reach, it is allocated to the variation pattern with the reach effect regardless of the number of special figure holding memories. The determined value range may be determined in advance as the reach determination range.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of determination of the variation pattern at the time of losing when the variable display result is “lost”. When the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state without time-saving control, a variation pattern determination table in which determined values are assigned to the variation patterns as shown in FIG. 11 (B1) is used. In this case, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “295” to “300”, it is determined that the variation pattern with super reach is determined regardless of the first special figure reserved memory number. . On the other hand, if the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “271” to “300”, it is uncertain whether super-reach is involved or not according to the first special figure reserved memory number. It is determined that the change pattern is determined to have a reach effect including a normal reach regardless of at least the first special figure reserved memory number.

  In addition, when the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability change state with time reduction control or a time reduction state, a change pattern determination table in which determination values as shown in FIG. 11B2 are assigned to the change patterns is used. It is done. In this case, if the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “295” to “300”, it is determined that the variation pattern with super reach is determined regardless of the second special figure reserved storage number. . On the other hand, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “289” to “300”, it is determined that the variation pattern with normal reach is determined regardless of the second special figure reserved storage number. .

  The special figure hold memory number (the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number) when the start winning occurs coincides with the special figure hold memory number when the variable display is actually started. Not limited to this, there may be a change due to execution of variable display or generation of a new start prize after the start prize has been generated. For this reason, the table data selected due to the difference in the number of reserved special figure storage may not match between the determination result at the time of starting winning and the determination of the changing pattern at the start of variable display. It is generally difficult to predict whether or not to be determined. On the other hand, in the variation pattern determination table in this embodiment, when the variable display result is `` lost '', at least the determination value assigned to the variation pattern with super reach or the variation pattern with reach effect including normal reach is A common decision value is included regardless of the number of special figure holds. Therefore, whether or not it is determined that the variation pattern with super reach is determined regardless of the number of special figure holding memories at the time of starting winning or variable display start in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the reach effect including the normal reach It can be determined whether or not it is determined to be determined to be a variation pattern involving.

  When the variable display result is “losing” in the normal time when the time reduction control is not performed, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “295” to “300”, the variable display content If the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “271” to “300”, the variable display content is “reach determination at lose”. judge. If the variable display result is “losing” during the time reduction in which the time reduction control is being performed, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “295” to “300”, the variable display content Is determined to be “super reach determination at the time of loss”, and if the random number knowledge MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “289” to “300”, the variable display content is “reach determination at the time of loss” judge.

  When it is determined in step S404 shown in FIG. 5 that the start port buffer value is “1” instead of “2” (step S404; No), a setting for restricting determination at the time of winning in the process of step S405 is performed. This is performed (step S406). Thus, when the high opening control accompanying the short-time control is performed or when the game is in the big hit gaming state, it is based on the occurrence of the starting winning (first starting winning) due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first starting winning opening. Restrict the variable display contents from being judged. Thus, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, the first start is performed during the high opening control or the big hit gaming state. The soundness of the game can be ensured by restricting the pre-reading notice based on winning a prize from being executed.

  After that, the notification contents at the time of starting winning according to the determination result by the process of step S405 and the setting by the process of step S406 are set (step S407). In accordance with such notification contents, a setting for transmitting a winning determination result command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S408), and the winning random number determination processing is terminated.

  FIG. 7 shows a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command and second starting opening winning designation command), a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command and second reserved memory number notification command), An example of setting a winning determination result command is shown. In this embodiment, a command B100H serving as a first start opening winning designation command and a command B200H serving as a second starting opening winning designation command are prepared in advance as start opening winning designation commands. Note that the subscript H indicates a hexadecimal number. In addition, as a reserved memory count notification command, a command C1XXH serving as a first reserved memory count notification command and a command C2XXH serving as a second reserved memory count notification command are prepared in advance. XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the reserved memory count notification command, different EXT data (for example, any one of 00H to 04H) is set according to the special figure reserved memory count. Further, a command C4XXH serving as a winning determination result command is prepared in advance.

  When a game ball that has passed (entered) through the first start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first start port switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) occurs, the steps shown in FIG. When it is determined in the process of S202 that the first special figure reservation storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the first start condition is established. The first start condition is a condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. When the first start condition is satisfied, the start port buffer value is set to “1” in the process of step S203 shown in FIG. A first start opening winning designation command is transmitted to 12. In addition, a winning determination result command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by performing transmission setting by the process of step S408 shown in FIG. Further, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by performing the transmission setting by the process of step S213 shown in FIG. Is done.

  FIG. 4 shows a case where a game ball that has passed (entered) a second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) is generated. If it is determined in step S205 that the second special figure reservation storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the second start condition is satisfied. The second start condition is a condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. When the second start condition is satisfied, the start port buffer value is set to “2” in the process of step S206 shown in FIG. 4 and then the transmission setting is performed by the process of step S211. A second start opening winning designation command is transmitted to 12. In addition, a winning determination result command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by performing transmission setting by the process of step S408 shown in FIG. Further, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by performing the transmission setting by the process of step S213 shown in FIG. Is done.

  On the side of the production control board 12, it is possible to detect the establishment of the first start condition by receiving the first start opening prize designation command, and to detect the establishment of the second start condition by receiving the second start opening prize designation command. it can. Thus, the first start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for notifying the establishment of the first start condition. The second start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for notifying the establishment of the second start condition. The determination result command at the time of winning is when the first starting prize is detected when the game ball has passed (entered) through the first starting prize opening or when the gaming ball has passed (entered) through the second start prize opening. At the time of the second start winning, the comparison result (the determination result at the time of winning) using the game random number extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like (the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result) is sent to the effect control board 12 side. To notify. The first reserved memory count notification command notifies the first special figure reserved memory count. The second reserved memory count notification command notifies the second special figure reserved memory count. In this embodiment, the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command are used when the game ball passes (enters) either through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. Notifying whether it occurred, it is transmitted as hold notification information for designating which of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number has increased.

  The first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command correspond to the case where the execution of the special game is started when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. May be transmitted. Alternatively, when the number of reserved memories increases, a reserved memory number addition designation command (a first reserved memory number addition designation command or a second one) indicating that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has increased. When the reserved memory number decreases, the reserved memory number addition designation command (the second reserved figure number designation command) indicates that the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number has decreased. 1 reserved memory number subtraction designation command or second reserved memory number subtraction designation command) may be transmitted. Instead of the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, or together with the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, the total reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number May be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  FIG. 7B exemplifies the contents of notification by a winning determination result command. Of the winning determination result commands shown in FIG. 7B, the command C402H, the command C203H, and the command C404H may be transmitted when the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is not within the jackpot determination range. The winning determination result is notified that the variable display result is determined to be “losing” and is not controlled to the big hit gaming state. On the other hand, the command C401H is transmitted when the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is within the jackpot determination range, and when the winning is determined that the variable display result is determined to be “hit” and controlled to the jackpot gaming state. The determination result (variable display content is “big hit”) is notified. The command C402H is transmitted when the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the super-reach determination range at the time of losing, and the winning determination result (variable display content) that the variation pattern with super-reach is determined at the time of losing Will notify you of “Super reach when lost”. The command C403H is transmitted when the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the reach determination range at the time of losing, and the winning determination result (variable display content is determined to be a variation pattern with a reach effect at the time of losing. “Reach when lost”). The command C404H is transmitted when the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is not within the super reach determination range or reach determination range at the time of losing, and when winning a prize that there is a possibility that the variation pattern with reach effect may not be determined Notification of the determination result (variable display content is “general when lost”). In this way, the winning determination result command uses the game random number extracted at the time of starting winning, and whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or whether it is determined to a specific variation pattern. Is transmitted as determination result information for notifying the determination result at the time of winning.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A, the first special symbol display unit 4A, the second special symbol reservation storage unit, the second special figure reservation storage unit, and the like are stored on the basis of the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. At this time, when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type is determined as one of a plurality of types. The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B) One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Accordingly, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the deriving of the definite special symbol resulting in the variable display result is determined. The variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining the variation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” in the variation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for performing a setting for varying the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4, a process for measuring an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary, and the like. . When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. This special symbol stop process includes a process of setting the special symbol display device 4 to stop the change of the special symbol and to stop and display the confirmed special symbol that is the variable symbol display result. Then, it is determined whether or not a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the big hit flag is ON, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “ Update to 4 ". When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc., and the process for starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and setting the winning prize opening to the open state, etc. It is included. When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, it is determined whether or not the number of round games executed with the big winning opening opened has reached a predetermined upper limit (for example, “2” or “15” depending on the type of jackpot). And the process of waiting until the next round game is started when the upper limit number has not been reached. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until time elapses, processing that performs various settings for controlling to the probability variation state and the time-short state corresponding to success or failure of the probability variation control condition, and the like are included. Then, when the setting for controlling to the probability change state or the time reduction state is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 only has to read the second reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), it is stored in the head area (storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) of the second special figure reservation storage unit. Numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read out as the reserved data that has been stored (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 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 reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the second special figure hold storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. Further, in the process of step S233, the total number of reserved storages may be updated to be subtracted by one. Then, the variation special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) 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 first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. The CPU 103 only has to read the first reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read 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 special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  When the special game is executed in the order in which the game balls have passed (entered) the start winning opening regardless of whether the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, A start area data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the start prize opening or the second start prize opening is associated with the hold number or separately from the hold data, and is associated with the hold number in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 And the order in which the start conditions are established can be specified for the special game corresponding to each hold data.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the first special figure reservation storage unit stores the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. shift. 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 special symbol variable display result, 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. In the special figure display result determination table, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result as to whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost”. As long as it is assigned. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the variation random number buffer.

  In the process of step S239, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability variation state and the probability variation control is performed, the special figure is displayed at a higher rate than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the time reduction state. The display result is determined as “big hit”. The probability variation state is started when the probability variation flag is set to the ON state corresponding to the case where the big hit type is “probability variation” or “surprise probability” by the big hit end processing in step S117 shown in FIG. 3, for example. Is done. When the probability variation state is in effect, the special figure display result is likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be a big hit gaming state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state.

  CPU103 determines whether the special figure display result determined by the process of step S239 is "big hit" (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S241). . Further, the big hit type is determined to be 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. In the jackpot type determination table, depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random value for determining the big jackpot type includes a plurality of jackpot types. It suffices if it is assigned to the determination result of either type. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 read from the variation random number buffer.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). The CPU 103 may store the jackpot type by storing data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control buffer setting unit).

  When the special figure display result is not “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), or after executing the process of step S243, a fixed special symbol that becomes a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is determined. (Step S244). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242. Can be determined as a confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S244, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S245), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S245, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  In step S235, when the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S246), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S111 of FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is ON (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off (step S261; No), a variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S263).

  In the process of step S262, for example, a big hit fluctuation pattern is determined using a big hit fluctuation pattern determination table prepared by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, for example. In the big hit variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern. The CPU 103 corresponds to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” by referring to the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern reading read from the random number buffer for fluctuation. What is necessary is just to determine a fluctuation pattern. In the process of step S263, for example, a variation pattern at the time of the loss is determined using a loss variation pattern determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101, for example. In the loss variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern may be assigned to the determination result of the variation pattern. The CPU 103 corresponds to the case where the variable display result is “lost” by referring to the loss variation pattern determination table based on the numerical data indicating the variation pattern random number MR3 read from the variation random number buffer. What is necessary is just to determine a fluctuation pattern.

  FIG. 10 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “lost”, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” which does not reach the reach state, and the reach state is reached. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each of the cases of “reach” and the case of the variable display result (special drawing display result) being “big hit”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display content is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as a non-reach loss variation pattern), and the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display content is “reach” is This is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as a reach loss variation pattern). The non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a reach effect in normal reach is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a reach effect in super reach is executed.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of determining a big hit variation pattern or a loss variation pattern. In the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 9, for example, a variation pattern at the time of big hit is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 11A, any one of the fluctuation pattern PA3-1 to fluctuation pattern PA3-3 and the fluctuation pattern PB3-1 to fluctuation pattern PB3-4 is used at a predetermined ratio as the fluctuation pattern at the time of the big hit. To be determined. In the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 9, the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. Further, in the process of step S263 shown in FIG. 9, when the time reduction control is being performed, the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. 11 (B2), for example. In the process of step S263, by determining the variation pattern at the time of losing, it is determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state when the variable display result is “lost”. It should be noted that whether or not to reach the reach state may be determined when the variable display result is “lost” by a process separate from the determination of the variation pattern.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11A, the determined values assigned to the variation patterns with reach effects in super reach, such as the variation patterns PB3-1 to PB3-4, are the variation patterns PA3-1 to variation patterns. It is set to be larger than the determined value assigned to the variation pattern accompanied by the reach effect in the normal reach such as PA3-3. On the other hand, in the examples shown in FIG. 11B1 and FIG. 11B2, the determined values assigned to the variation patterns with the reach effect in the normal reach, such as the variation patterns PA2-1 to PA2-3, vary. It is set to be larger than the determined values assigned to the variation patterns accompanied by the reach effect in the super reach such as the patterns PB2-1 to PB2-4. As a result, when the variable display result is derived after the reach effect in the super reach is executed, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) is increased.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 11 (B1), a determination value assigned to a different variation pattern is included depending on whether the first special figure reservation storage number is 0, 1 or 2 or more. As a specific example, the determined value in the range of “151” to “180” is assigned to the variation pattern PA1-1 if the first special figure reserved memory number is 0, and the first special figure reserved memory number is 1. If it is, it is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA1-2, and if the first special figure reservation storage number is 2 or more, it is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA1-3. With such a setting, the average variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols can be varied according to the number of first special symbol reservations stored. In particular, when the first special figure reserved memory number is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, “2”), the average variable display time is shortened compared to when the first special figure reserved memory number is less than the predetermined value. It is sufficient that a determination value is assigned to each variation pattern so that In normal times when the time reduction control is not performed, it is difficult for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening, and the frequency of executing the special game using the second special figure is low. Therefore, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, the first special figure reservation memory number is a predetermined value (for example, “0”) regardless of the second special figure reservation memory number. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the same table data. Alternatively, regardless of the second special figure holding memory number when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is established, refer to the table data corresponding to the first special figure holding memory number at that time. The variation pattern may be determined. Alternatively, corresponding to the fact that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure, regardless of the second special figure holding memory number, FIG. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to table data that is different from the determination value B1). Alternatively, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, the “first special figure reserved memory number” shown in FIG. 11 (B1) is replaced with the “second special figure reserved memory number”. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the table data corresponding to the second special figure reserved storage number.

  In the example of determination shown in FIG. 11 (B2), a determination value assigned to a different variation pattern is included depending on whether the second special figure reservation storage number is 0, 1 or 2 or more. With such a setting, the average variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols can be varied according to the number of second special symbol reservations stored. In particular, when the second special figure reserved memory number is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, “2”), the average variable display time is shortened compared to when the second special figure reserved memory number is less than the predetermined value. It is sufficient that a determination value is assigned to each variation pattern so that During the time-saving control, the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening, and the special game using the second special figure is frequently executed. When the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, the special figure game using the second special figure is repeated if the time is short. The possibility of being executed is high, and the frequency of executing the special figure game using the first special figure is low. When the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is zero. Therefore, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the second special figure reservation memory number is a predetermined value (for example, “0”) regardless of the first special figure reservation memory number. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the same table data. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined with reference to table data that is different from the determination value allocation shown in FIG. 11B2 regardless of the first special figure reservation storage number. Alternatively, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the “second special figure reserved memory number” shown in FIG. 11 (B2) is read as the “first special figure reserved memory number”. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the table data corresponding to the first special figure reserved storage number.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S262 and S263, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time is set (step S264). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. As shown in FIG. 10, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. Therefore, the special figure fluctuation time is determined by determining the fluctuation pattern in the processing of steps S262 and S263. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting the special symbol variation time.

  Following the processing of step S264, a special game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A and a special game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B are started. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games for which the condition is satisfied (step S265). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  After the process of step S265 is executed, a command transmission setting at the time of starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S266). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a first variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is designated. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the second variation from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the pending storage number notification command, the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated.

  The first variation start command and the second variation start command use the variation start in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. This is an effect control command for designating the start of fluctuation in the special figure game. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game. This is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative design. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol.

  After executing the process of step S266, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S267), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S267, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute 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, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  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 processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  As an example, in the command analysis process, when there is a received command stored in the effect control command reception buffer, it is determined which effect control command is received by checking the MODE data of the received command. . At this time, when the winning determination result command and the first reserved memory number notification command are received together with the first start opening winning designation command, a first area provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 122 or the like. The first start opening winning designation command and the first reserved storage number notification command are sequentially stored in the storage area having the smallest reserved display number serving as the buffer number among the free areas in the start winning command buffer. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number notification command is received together with the second start opening prize designation command, the empty area in the second start prize command buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 122 or the like. Among them, the second start opening winning designation command and the second reserved storage number notification command are stored in order in the storage area having the smallest reserved display number serving as the buffer number.

  The first start prize command buffer is associated with one set of effect control commands (first start slot prize designation command and first reserved memory number notification command) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the first start prize. A storage area is reserved for storage. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control commands received when the first start winning is generated, corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “4” in the first start winning command buffer according to the receiving order. Are stored in order from the beginning of the empty area. The hold display number in the first start winning command buffer corresponds to the first special figure hold memory number.

  The second start prize command buffer is associated with one set of effect control commands (second start opening prize designation command and second reserved memory number notification command) transmitted in response to the occurrence of the second start prize. A storage area is reserved for storage. The effect control CPU 120 stores the effect control commands received when the second start winning is generated, in accordance with the reception order, corresponding to the hold display numbers “1” to “4” of the second start winning command buffer. Are stored in order from the beginning of the empty area. The hold display number in the second start winning command buffer corresponds to the second special figure hold memory number.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, various operations such as a display operation of an effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a light emitter such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, etc. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the rendering device, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is performed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 12, first, a hold display setting process is executed (step S161). The hold display setting process updates the first hold display on the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display on the second hold display unit 5HL at the start winning when the first start win or the second start win occurs. Includes processing for. In addition, the hold display setting process includes a determination process and a setting process for performing a pre-reading notice effect of “hold display change” using, for example, stored data in a hold display data storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 121. Is included.

  FIG. 13A shows a configuration example of the hold display data storage unit. The hold display data storage unit corresponds to the fact that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended or the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, Various data for performing the first hold display in the first hold display unit 5HR and various data for performing the second hold display in the second hold display unit 5HL are stored as the hold display data. As the hold display data storage unit, it corresponds to the first hold display data storage unit corresponding to the hold storage display of the special figure game using the first special figure and the hold storage display of the special figure game using the second special figure. And a second hold display data storage unit to be provided. In the hold display data storage unit, for example, in association with a hold number similar to the first special figure hold storage unit or the second special figure hold storage unit, a determination result at the time of winning, a hold display pattern at the time of winning, a hold display change pattern, a change A storage area for storing data indicating that the performance timing pattern can be specified is secured.

  The winning determination result indicates variable display contents of a special symbol or a decorative symbol specified based on the winning determination result command. The winning hold display pattern is an effect pattern including designation of the display mode of the hold display at the time of starting winning. In this embodiment, as a plurality of winning hold display patterns, a winning hold display pattern PHW, a winning hold display pattern PHX, a winning hold display pattern PHY, and a winning hold display pattern PHZ are prepared in advance. Has been. The hold display change pattern is an effect pattern including designation of a display mode (change mode) of the hold display to be changed in the pre-reading notice effect of “hold display change”. The change effect timing pattern is an effect pattern including designation of timing for executing a prefetch notice effect of “hold display change”.

  FIG. 13B shows an example of setting a winning hold display pattern. In the winning hold display pattern PHW, the display color of the hold display becomes white, and the first hold display and the second hold display can be executed by performing a round solid white display. In the winning hold display pattern PHX, the display color of the hold display is blue, and the first hold display or the second hold display can be executed by performing a round solid blue display. In the winning hold display pattern PHY, the display color of the hold display is green, and the green display of the round solid color makes the first hold display and the second hold display executable. In the winning hold display pattern PHZ, the display color of the hold display is red, and the first hold display and the second hold display can be executed by performing a round solid red display.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S161 of FIG. 12 as the hold display setting process. In the hold display setting process shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 first receives an effect control command (start opening prize designation command, prize determination result command, hold memory number notification command, etc.) transmitted at the time of starting winning. It is determined whether there has been (step S301). In the processing of step S301, for example, whether or not a start opening winning designation command, a winning determination result command, and a pending storage number notification command are newly stored in the first start winning command buffer or the second starting winning command buffer. By confirming the above, it may be determined whether or not a command is received at the time of start winning.

  If no command is received in step S301 (step S301; No), the hold display setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a command received (step S301; Yes), a winning determination result corresponding to the received winning determination result command is specified (step S302). At this time, it is determined whether or not “winning time determination is being restricted” is specified (step S303). If the result of the determination at the time of winning other than “the determination at the time of winning is being limited” (step S303; No), the presence / absence of the on-hold display change effect indicating whether to execute the on-hold display change effect or the on-hold display change effect is executed. The effect type in the case of performing is determined (step S304). The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the hold display change effect updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and determines the hold display change effect determination stored in advance in the ROM 121. The presence / absence and type of the pending display change effect may be determined by referring to the table. In the process of step S304, “no change effect” when no hold display change effect is executed, or “change effect exists (1)” or “change effect exists (2)” effect when the hold display change effect is executed. One of the types is determined.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the determination result by the process of step S304 is “no change effect” (step S305). At this time, if the determination result is “change effect present (1)” or “change effect (2)” but not “change effect” (step S305; No), the presence or absence of display change is determined ( Step S307). The presence / absence of a display change determined in the process of step S307 indicates whether or not to change the display mode of the hold display as the execution result of the hold display change effect. For example, when the hold display change success effect is executed after the hold display change common effect is executed in the hold display change effect, there is a display change because the display mode of the hold display changes. On the other hand, when the hold display change failure effect is executed after executing the hold display change common effect in the hold display change effect, there is no display change because the display mode of the hold display does not change. That is, by determining whether or not there is a display change in the process of step S307, it is determined whether to execute the hold display change success effect or the hold display change failure effect. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a display change determination random number value updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and refers to a display change determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121. For example, the presence or absence of a display change may be determined. In the process of step S307, it is determined as either “with display change” or “without display change”.

  After executing the process of step S307, it is determined whether or not the determination result is “no display change” (step S308). At this time, if the determination result is “with display change” and not “no display change” (step S308; No), it is determined as one of a plurality of reserved display change patterns prepared in advance (step S309). ). If it is determined in step S308 that the determination result is “no change in display” (step S308; Yes), or after the process of step S309 is executed, it is determined as one of a plurality of change effect timing patterns prepared in advance. (Step S310).

  When it is determined in step S303 that “the winning determination is being restricted” (step S303; Yes), in the case where it is determined that “no change effect” is determined in step S305 (step S305; Yes), or step S310. After the above process is executed, it is determined to be one of a plurality of winning hold display patterns prepared in advance (step S311). Then, the data indicating that various determination results can be specified are stored in the hold display data storage unit in association with the hold number corresponding to the new start winning (step S312). At this time, in the hold display data storage unit, the determination result of the hold display change pattern by the process of step S309, the determination result of the change effect timing pattern by the process of step S310, and the determination of the hold display pattern at the time of winning by the process of step S311 Data indicating that the result can be specified may be stored in association with the hold number. However, if the process of steps S309 and S310 is not executed due to the determination of “no change effect” in the process of step S305, a hold corresponding to a new start prize is held in the hold display data storage unit. In association with the number, data indicating the determination result of the on-hold display pattern at the time of winning is stored, while data indicating the determination result of the on-hold display change pattern and the change effect timing pattern is not stored. In addition, when the process of step S309 is not executed due to the determination of “no display change” in the process of step S307, a hold number corresponding to a new start prize is stored in the hold display data storage unit. Correspondingly, data indicating the determination result of the winning hold display pattern and the change effect timing pattern is stored, while the data indicating the determination result of the hold display change pattern is not stored.

  Subsequent to the process of step S312, the update setting of the hold display at the time of starting winning is performed (step S313), and then the hold display setting process is ended. For example, when the first special figure holding memory number increases by 1 because the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening, the first holding display on the first holding display unit 5HR is increased by one. A new first hold display is added. On the other hand, when the second special figure holding memory number increases by 1 because the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening, the second holding display on the second holding display portion 5HL is increased by one. A new second hold display is added. The first hold display and the second hold display that are added at this time have a round solid shape, and display colors according to the determination result of the winning hold display pattern by the process of step S311. In this embodiment, the normal display mode in the first hold display and the second hold display is a round solid white display.

  FIG. 15 shows an example of determining the hold display change effect and display change presence / absence. In the process of step S304 shown in FIG. 14, any one of “no change effect”, “with change effect (1)”, and “with change effect (2)”, for example, at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. To decide. In the determination example shown in FIG. 15A, the type and determination rate of the hold display change effect that can be determined differ depending on the hold number and the determination result at the time of winning. When the holding number is any of “2” to “4”, “no change effect”, “with change effect (1)”, “with change effect (2) at different rates depending on the determination result at the time of winning. ) ”. When the hold number is “1”, it is determined as “no change effect” or “with change effect (1)” at a different rate depending on the winning determination result, and “with change effect (2)” Is not decided. When the winning judgment result is “big hit”, the decision rate of “no change effect” is the lowest, and “changes in the order of“ reach when lost ”,“ reach when lost ”, and“ general when lost ” The determination ratio of “No production” increases. Therefore, when the hold display change effect is executed, the variable display result may be a “big hit”, the possibility that the reach effect in the super reach will be executed, and the decorative pattern change compared to the case where the hold display change effect is not executed. The possibility that the display state becomes a reach state increases.

  The type of the hold display change effect may be any type as long as a plurality of hold display change effect patterns are classified according to the change mode of the hold display. Among the types of hold display change effects, the effect type “with change effect (1)” allows the display color of the hold display to be changed, while the hold display does not change to a display mode indicating a message such as “secret”. Change effect patterns are classified. Among the types of hold display change effects, the effect type “with change effect (2)” is classified as a hold display change effect pattern that can change the display mode of the hold display to a display mode indicating a message such as “secret”. ing.

  In the process of step S307 shown in FIG. 14, the presence / absence of a display change is determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. In the determination example shown in FIG. 15B, the determination ratio of “with display change” varies depending on the winning determination result. When the determination result at the time of winning is “big hit”, it is always determined “with display change” for changing the display (with a determination ratio of 100/100). If the winning judgment result is “Super reach when lost”, “Reach determined when lost”, or “General when lost”, it may be determined that there is no display change. Yes, the determination ratio of “no display change” increases in this order. Therefore, when the display mode of the hold display changes due to the hold display change effect, there is a possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”, or the reach effect in the super reach may be executed compared to when the change is not changed. There is a high possibility that the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state.

  In addition, if the determination result at the time of winning is “big hit” and it is always determined that “display change”, the display mode of the hold display even if the hold display change effect is executed corresponding to “no display change” If the change does not change, it is determined that the variable display to be notified is not “big hit”, and there is a possibility that the game entertainment will decline. Therefore, even when the winning determination result is “big hit”, it may be set such that “no display change” is determined at a predetermined rate. In this case, it may be set such that “no display change” is determined at a sufficiently lower rate than the other winning determination results.

  FIG. 16 shows a setting example of the hold display change pattern and the change effect timing pattern. As shown in FIG. 16A, in this embodiment, the hold display change pattern ZHP1-1 to the hold display change pattern ZHP1-3, the hold display change pattern ZHP2-1 to the hold display change pattern ZHP2-3, the hold display A change pattern ZHP3-1 and a hold display change pattern ZHP10 to a hold display change pattern ZHP13 are prepared in advance. On-hold display change pattern ZHP1-1 to on-hold display change pattern ZHP1-3, on-hold display change pattern ZHP2-1 to on-hold display change pattern ZHP2-3, and on-hold display change pattern ZHP3-1 are “change effects (1)”. The display type is classified as an effect type, and the display color of the hold display is changed, while the display mode indicating a message such as “secret” is not changed. The on-hold display change pattern ZHP10 to the on-hold display change pattern ZHP13 are classified into the effect type “with change effect (2)”, and the display mode of the hold display may be changed to a display mode indicating a message such as “secret”. it can. As described above, the plurality of hold display change patterns may be set to be classified into one of a plurality of effect types according to the display mode of the hold display displayed after the hold display change effect is executed. Good.

  As shown in FIG. 16B, in this embodiment, the change effect timing pattern TP0-1, the change effect timing pattern TP1-1, the change effect timing pattern TP1-2, the change effect timing pattern TP2-1 to the change effect. Timing pattern TP2-4 and change effect timing pattern TP3-1 to change effect timing pattern TP3-7 are prepared in advance. Each change effect timing pattern is one or a plurality of hold numbers (indicated by “1” to “3” in FIG. 16B) corresponding to the execution timing of the hold display change effect, or the execution timing of the active display change effect. The active display in the active display portion AHA corresponding to is designated (indicated by “A” in FIG. 16B). In the hold display data storage unit shown in FIG. 13, data indicating the change effect timing pattern is stored in association with the hold number. When the hold number specified by the change effect timing pattern indicated by the stored data matches the hold number associated with the hold data storage unit, the execution condition of the hold display change effect is established. When the stored data corresponding to the hold number “1” is deleted in the hold data storage unit due to the establishment of the variable display start condition, active display is designated by the change effect timing pattern indicated by the stored data. In this case, the active display change effect execution condition is satisfied. After the execution conditions for the hold display change effect and the active display change effect are established in this way, for example, when a predetermined time elapses after the variable display of the decorative design is started, the hold display change effect and the active display change effect are executed. The hold display change effect and the active display change effect are executed (started).

  In this embodiment, as an active change effect at the time of “pseudo-continuous”, an effect of once erasing the active display and then returning (redisplaying) is one feature. Such an active change effect at the time of “pseudo-continuous” is performed when an execution condition of the active display change effect is satisfied when the pseudo-continuous is executed according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. When the execution condition is satisfied in this manner, a predetermined time has elapsed after the decorative symbol variable display is started (after the initial change is started), and in the case of temporary stop or re-change (predetermined (Appropriate timing), it becomes the execution timing of the active display change effect at the “pseudo-continuous”, and the effect such as the display color change at the time of erasing or returning the active display or returning is executed. Details will be described later.

  By combining such a hold display change pattern and a change effect timing pattern, the hold display change effect that changes the display color to a specific color different from the normal display mode as the display mode of the hold display, and the display color as the display mode of the active display With regard to the active display change effect to be changed to a specific color different from the normal, the presence / absence of each execution and the display color (specific color) after the execution can be collectively determined when a start winning occurs. That is, in this embodiment, with respect to the display color change effect, the game ball passes through the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening in accordance with the presence / absence of execution, execution timing, execution contents (display color after change), etc. It is possible to make a batch decision when entering.

  In the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the hold display change pattern updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter and stores it in the ROM 121 in advance. It may be determined as one of a plurality of hold display change patterns by referring to the hold display change pattern determination table prepared in advance.

  FIG. 17 shows an example of determining the hold display change pattern according to the effect type of the hold display change effect “change effect exists (1)”. When the effect type of the hold display change effect is “change effect is present (1)” and the determination result at the time of winning is “big hit”, the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14 determines as shown in FIG. The ratio is determined as one of a plurality of pending display change patterns. On the other hand, in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14, when the effect type of the hold display change effect is “change effect is present (1)” and the determination result at the time of winning is “super reach determination at the time of loss”, in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. At one of the determination ratios as shown in FIG. In the example of determination shown in FIG. 17A and FIG. 17B, the hold display change pattern and the determination ratio that can be determined differ depending on the hold number. For example, when the hold number is “3” or “4”, the hold display change pattern ZHP3-1 can be determined at a predetermined rate, while when the hold number is “1” or “2”. Therefore, the hold display change pattern ZHP3-1 cannot be determined. Further, when the hold number is any one of “2” to “4”, the hold display change pattern ZHP2-1 to the hold display change pattern ZHP2-3 can be determined at a predetermined rate. When the number is “1”, it is impossible to determine these hold display change patterns.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (A), the hold display change pattern ZHP3-1 starts the hold display which becomes a white display which is a normal display mode, and then displays the display color of the hold display (the display color of the corresponding active display). Including) is changed in three steps in the order of blue, green, and red. The execution condition of the hold display change effect and the active display change effect can be satisfied every time variable display is started. Therefore, in order to change the display color of the hold display in three stages, it is necessary to execute (start) at least three variable displays after the hold display is started. Therefore, when the hold number is “3” or “4”, the hold display change pattern ZHP3-1 can be determined, while when the hold number is “1” or “2”, the hold display change pattern. By making ZHP3-1 undecidable, the display color of the hold display can be reliably changed in three stages. The hold display change pattern ZHP2-1 to the hold display change pattern ZHP2-3 change the display color of the hold display in two stages. Therefore, when the hold number is “2” to “4”, it is possible to determine any of the hold display change pattern ZHP2-1 to the hold display change pattern ZHP2-3, while the hold number is “1”. In such a case, the display color of the hold display can be reliably changed in two stages by making it impossible to determine these hold display change patterns.

  In addition, in the example of determination shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, the pending display change pattern is determined according to whether the winning determination result is “big hit” or “super reach determination at lose”. The ratio is different. For example, when the hold number is “3” or “4” and the winning determination result is “big hit”, the holding is held at a higher rate than when the winning determination result is “Super Reach Confirmed at Loss” The display change pattern ZHP2-2, the hold display change pattern ZHP2-3, or the hold display change pattern ZHP3-1 is determined. As shown in FIG. 16A, the hold display change pattern ZHP2-2, the hold display change pattern ZHP2-3, and the hold display change pattern ZHP3-1 are all set so that the display color of the hold display finally becomes red. To change. With such a setting, it can be suggested that when the display color of the hold display changes to red, the variable display result is more likely to be a “big hit” than when the display color changes to another display color.

  FIG. 18 shows an example of determining the hold display change pattern according to the effect type of the hold display change effect “change effect exists (2)”. When the effect type of the hold display change effect is “change effect is present (2)” and the determination result at the time of winning is “big hit”, the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14 determines as shown in FIG. The ratio is determined as one of a plurality of pending display change patterns. On the other hand, when the effect type of the pending change effect is “change effect exists (2)” and the determination result at the time of winning is “determine super reach when lost”, in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. A decision ratio as shown in B) is used to determine one of a plurality of pending display change patterns. In the example of determination shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, it is determined as any one of the hold display change pattern ZHP10 to the hold display change pattern ZHP13 at a predetermined rate regardless of the hold number.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, when the holding number is any of “2” to “4”, the production type of “change production is (2)” at a different rate depending on the winning determination result. On the other hand, when the hold number is “1”, it is impossible to determine the effect type “with change effect (2)”. Therefore, in the case of determining to any one of the hold display change pattern ZHP10 to the hold display change pattern ZHP13 in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14, the hold number is any one of “2” to “4”. As shown in FIG. 16A, each of the hold display change pattern ZHP11 to the hold display change pattern ZHP13 starts a hold display that becomes a white display, which is a normal display form, and then changes the display form of the hold display to “secret”. ”Includes a step of changing to a display mode showing the message“ and a step of changing the display color of the hold display to one of blue, green, and red. The hold display change pattern ZHP10 changes the display mode of the hold display to a display mode indicating a “secret” message in one stage. Therefore, if the hold number is any of “2” to “4”, the display mode of the hold display can be reliably changed in two stages.

  In the determination examples shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, the determination ratio of the hold display change pattern ZHP10 is sufficiently higher than the determination ratios of the other hold display change patterns regardless of the determination result at the time of winning. It is set to be low. Therefore, after the display mode of the hold display is changed to the display mode indicating the “secret” message, there is a high possibility that the display color of the hold display is further changed to any one of blue, green, and red. Thus, when the display mode of the hold display is changed to the display mode indicating the “secret” message, it can be suggested that the display mode of the hold display is likely to change to the specific mode.

  In the process of step S310 shown in FIG. 14, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random value for determining the change effect timing pattern updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and stores it in the ROM 121 in advance. The change effect timing pattern may be determined as one of a plurality of change effect timing patterns by referring to the prepared change effect timing pattern determination table.

  FIG. 19 shows an example of determining the changing effect timing pattern corresponding to the case where the winning determination result is “big hit”. In the process of step S310 shown in FIG. 14, when the winning determination result is “big hit”, one of a plurality of change effect timing patterns is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 20 shows an example of determining the changing effect timing pattern corresponding to the case where the determination result at the time of winning is “super reach determination at the time of loss”. In the process of step S310 shown in FIG. 14, if the determination result at the time of winning is “Super-reach determination at the time of losing”, one of a plurality of change effect timing patterns is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG.

  In the example of determination shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the changeable display timing pattern and the determination ratio that can be determined differ according to the hold display change pattern determined by the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14 and the hold number. If the determination result at the time of winning is “Super reach determination at the time of losing”, “no change effect” is determined at a predetermined rate in the process of step S307 shown in FIG. At this time, since the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14 is not executed, the hold display change pattern becomes “none”.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, among the cases where it is determined as one of the hold display change pattern ZHP1-1 to the hold display change pattern ZHP1-3 by the process of step S309, the hold number is “4”. In this case, it is possible to determine the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 at a predetermined ratio, but when the hold number is any one of “1” to “3”, the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 cannot be determined. It becomes. As shown in FIG. 16B, the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 becomes the hold display change timing when the hold number is “3”. The execution condition of the hold display change effect can be satisfied every time variable display is started. Therefore, in order to execute the hold display change effect when the hold number is “3”, the change effect timing pattern is stored in the hold display data storage unit in association with the hold number “4” when the start winning is generated. It is necessary to Therefore, when the hold number is “4”, the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 can be determined, while when the hold number is any one of “1” to “3”, the change effect timing pattern TP3. By making it undecidable to −1, it is possible to execute the hold display change effect corresponding to the variable display executed (started) when the hold number is “3”.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 20, when the hold display change pattern is “none”, the change effect timing pattern TP <b> 1-1, the change effect timing pattern TP <b> 2-1, and the change effect timing pattern TP <b> 3-1 according to the hold number. It is determined either. As shown in FIG. 16B, the change effect timing pattern TP1-1, the change effect timing pattern TP2-1, and the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 specify one hold number as the hold display change timing. When the hold display change pattern is not determined, the display mode of the hold display does not change even if the hold display change effect is executed. Therefore, the hold change gasse effect for one hold display can be executed once before the variable display corresponding to the hold display is started. Note that the change effect timing pattern may be determined so that the hold change change effect for one hold display can be executed a plurality of times.

  In the determination example shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, in the case of the hold display change pattern ZHP10, the change effect timing pattern TP1-1, the change effect timing pattern TP2-1, and the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 according to the hold number. On the other hand, the change effect timing pattern TP0-1 cannot be determined regardless of the hold number. As shown in FIG. 16A, in the hold display change pattern ZHP10, after the hold display that is white display which is a normal display form is started, the display form of the hold display is changed to a display form indicating a message of “secret”. To change. As shown in FIG. 16B, the change effect timing pattern TP0-1 designates active display as the hold display change timing. In this way, in the case of the hold display change pattern ZHP10, the change effect timing pattern TP0-1 cannot be determined, so that when the active display change effect is executed, a message that the display mode of the active display is “secret” is displayed. Restrictions can be provided so that the display mode shown does not change. That is, the display mode indicating the “secret” message is included in the display mode of the hold display displayed after the hold display change effect is executed, while the display mode of the active display is displayed after the active display change effect is executed. It becomes a special mode not displayed as.

  FIG. 21 shows an example of determining a winning hold display pattern. In the process of step S311 shown in FIG. 14, it is determined as one of a plurality of winning-holding display patterns at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In the determination example shown in FIG. 21, in response to the determination result that the hold display change effect is executed, when “change effect” is “present”, the hold display at the time of winning is always made (with a determination ratio of 100/100). The pattern PHW is determined. The on-hold display pattern PHW at the time of winning makes it possible to execute a hold display that becomes a round solid white display as a normal display mode. Therefore, when the hold display change effect is executed, in the process of step S313 shown in FIG. 14, a hold display that becomes a round solid white display is added as an initial display of the first hold display or the second hold display. Update as follows.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 21, in response to the determination result that the hold display change effect is not executed, when the “change effect” is “none”, a winning that can be determined according to the determination result at the time of winning, etc. The hour hold display pattern and the decision rate are different. When the determination result at the time of winning is “general at the time of losing” or “reach determination at the time of losing”, the proportion determined to be the on-holding display pattern upon winning PHZ among the plurality of winning-on-hold display patterns. On the other hand, when the winning determination result is “big hit”, the ratio determined as the winning hold display pattern PHZ among the plurality of winning hold display patterns is the highest. In addition, the determination ratio of the winning display pattern PHZ is set so that the determination result at the time of winning increases in the order of “general when lost”, “reach determined when lost”, “reach determined when lost”, and “big hit” Has been. Therefore, as a first display of the first hold display or the second hold display, when a hold display that is a round solid plain red display is added by the winning hold display pattern PHZ, a hold display that has another display color is displayed. Compared to the case where it is added, there is a higher possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit”, a possibility that a reach effect will be executed in super reach, and a possibility that the variable display state of decorative symbols will reach a reach state. . In this embodiment, the special display mode (special mode) in the first hold display or the second hold display is a round solid red display. For example, when the game is controlled to a game state advantageous to the player, such as when the variable display result is “big hit” and controlled to the big hit game state, the first hold display is compared to the case where the game state is not controlled. And the ratio at which the second hold display is performed in a special manner increases.

  FIG. 22A is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S171 of FIG. 12 as variable display start setting processing. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 22A, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed in accordance with the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Is determined (step S320). When it is determined that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed (step S320; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines which of the first pseudo-continuous variation and the second pseudo-continuous variation shown in FIG. Is determined as a pseudo-continuous pattern (step S320A).

  Here, the first pseudo continuous variation is a pseudo continuous variation accompanied by display of a special symbol, and specifically includes a special symbol in a temporarily suspended decorative symbol (“left”, “middle”, “ This is a pseudo-continuous variation (at least one of the decorative symbols displayed temporarily stopped in each of the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R includes a special symbol). The special symbol is a decorative symbol (for example, “NEXT” shown in FIGS. 28B2 and 28C2) having a different form from a normal decorative symbol such as a number. Further, the second pseudo continuous variation is a pseudo continuous variation that does not involve display of a special symbol, and specifically, a special symbol is not included in a temporarily suspended decorative symbol (“left”, “middle”). , None of the decorative symbols temporarily stopped and displayed in each of the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R is a pseudo-continuous variation. When the pseudo-continuous pattern is determined in the process of step S320A, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random value for determining the pseudo-continuous pattern updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and stores it in the ROM 121. Any one of the first pseudo continuous variation and the second pseudo continuous variation may be determined by referring to a pre-stored pseudo continuous pattern determination table.

  FIG. 22B shows an example of determining the pseudo continuous pattern. In the process of step S320A shown in FIG. 22 (A), the pseudo continuous pattern of the first pseudo continuous variation and the second pseudo continuous variation is determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 22 (B). In the determination example shown in FIG. 22B, when the variable display result is “losing”, the display of the special symbol is more than the determination ratio (30/100) of the second pseudo-continuous variation without the display of the special symbol. The determination ratio (70/100) of the first quasi-continuous fluctuation accompanied with is higher. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the second pseudo-series without the special symbol display is more than the determination ratio (30/100) of the first pseudo-series variation with the special symbol display. The change determination ratio (70/100) is higher. Therefore, when the second pseudo-variation (an example of the second re-variable display) is executed as the pseudo-continuous pattern, the first pseudo-variation (an example of the first re-variable display) is executed rather than when the first pseudo-variation (an example of the first re-variable display) is executed. However, there is a high possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (the ratio of control to the advantageous state is high).

  In this embodiment, the number of repeated executions of pseudo continuous variation (revariation) (pseudo continuous number) is set to one to three times according to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. Furthermore, when the pseudo continuous pattern is determined to be either the first pseudo continuous variation or the second pseudo continuous variation in the process of step S320A shown in FIG. In all of the above, the same type of pseudo continuous variation (either the first pseudo continuous variation or the second pseudo continuous variation) is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the number of pseudo-continuous operations is a plurality of times, the same type of pseudo-continuous variation may not be executed in all of the plurality of times. For example, if the number of times of quasi-continuous operations is 2, the re-variation immediately after the first temporary stop is the first quasi-continuous variation with special symbol display, and the re-variation immediately after the second temporary stop is the special symbol display. You may make it be the 2nd pseudo | simulation variation which does not accompany. Further, without determining an example of the pseudo continuous pattern as shown in FIG. 22B, any one of the first pseudo continuous fluctuation and the second pseudo continuous fluctuation may be executed. .

  Returning to FIG. 22A, when it is determined in step S320 that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is not executed (step S320: No), or after the process of step S320A is executed, the effect control CPU 120 Then, the final stop symbol or the like that becomes the final symbol as the variable symbol display result is determined (step S321). As the process of step S321, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on the variable display contents such as the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. To determine the final stop symbol. As an example, the variable display contents according to the combination of the fluctuation pattern and variable display result include “non-reach (loss)”, “reach (lack)”, “non-probability change (big hit)”, and “probability change (big hit)”. I just need it.

  When the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is not changed to the reach state, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is “lost”. " When the variable display content is “reach (losing)”, after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, the fixed decorative symbol of the reach lose combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result becomes “losing”. . When the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)”, the variable display result is “big hit”, and the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is the short-time state. When the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)”, the variable display result is “big win”, and the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is changed to the probable state.

  When the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, the production control CPU 120 uses the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R to display different (unmatched) decorative symbols as the final stop symbols. To decide. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left determined symbol that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and stores the left determined symbol determination table that is stored and prepared in the ROM 121 in advance. By referring to this, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined.

  When the variable display content is “reach”, the effect control CPU 120 displays the same (matching) decorative symbols in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R as the final stop symbols. To decide. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating random values for determining the left and right determined symbols that are updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and stores the left and right determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared. By referencing or the like, among the confirmed decorative symbols, decorative symbols having the same symbol number that are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 are displayed. decide. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. As a result, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C on the screen of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, the effect control CPU 120 displays the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The same (matching) decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, a decorative symbol display area 5L for “left”, “middle”, and “right” on the screen of the image display device 5 by referring to a jackpot determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, etc. A decorative symbol having the same symbol number that is stopped and displayed along with 5C and 5R is determined. At this time, depending on whether the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, whether or not the promotion effect during the big hit is executed, etc. It is only necessary to determine which one of the decorative design (depicted decorative design) and the probability variation design (for example, the decorative design indicating an odd number) is the final decorative design. In the jackpot promotion promotion, the combination of decorative symbols (non-probable variation jackpot combination) that recalls a big hit in the image display device 5 but does not recall a probable change state (non-probable big hit combination) is once stopped and displayed in the big hit gaming state or the big hit gaming state. This is an effect of notifying whether or not the state is surely changed at the end of.

  As a specific example, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)”, a symbol to be a definite decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Further, when the variable display content is “probability change (big hit)” and it is determined not to execute the jackpot promotion effect, the one that becomes the confirmed decorative design is determined from a plurality of types of probability change designs. On the other hand, when the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)”, when it is decided to execute the promotion effect during the big hit, the one that becomes the confirmed decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Accordingly, it is only necessary to prevent the promotion effect during the big hit from being executed despite the fact that the probability variation symbols are all derived and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbols, so that the player is not distrusted.

  In step S321, if the CPU 120 for effect control determines that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed in the process of step S320 described above, the decoration of “left”, “middle”, and “right” is displayed. In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a combination of decorative symbols determined in advance as a pseudo consecutive chance is determined as a temporary stop symbol. Specifically, when the pseudo continuous pattern of the first pseudo continuous variation is determined in step 320A, the special symbols are included in the decorative symbols (“left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbols are displayed. A combination temporary stop symbol is determined (including a special symbol in at least one of the decorative symbols displayed temporarily stopped in the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R). In addition, when the pseudo continuous pattern of the second pseudo continuous variation is determined in step S320A, the special symbols are not included in the decorative symbols (“left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas). A combination temporary stop symbol is determined (all of the decorative symbols temporarily stopped and displayed in 5L, 5C, and 5R are not special symbols). The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a temporary stop symbol determination random number value updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, the decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 are determined by referring to the temporary stop symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121.

  In the process of step S321, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, whether or not to execute a promiscuous promotion effect such as a re-lottery effect or a jackpot promotion effect is determined. It may be determined. In the redraw lottery effect, once the decorative symbol of the non-probable variable big hit combination consisting of the same normal symbol is displayed during variable display of the decorative symbol, it is once difficult to recognize or impossible to recognize that it is controlled to the probabilistic state, The player can recognize in a recognizable state that the decorative design of the probability variation big hit combination composed of the same probability variation design is stopped and displayed by variably displaying (revariing) the decoration symbol again and controlled. Note that there is a case in which the control of the probability variation state is not notified when the decoration symbol of the non-probable variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed after the decoration symbol is re-variable in the re-lottery effect. If it is determined that the re-lottery effect is to be executed in the process of step S321, a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped before the re-lottery effect is executed may be determined.

  Subsequent to the determination of the final stop symbol and the like in the process of step S321, a later-described change effect setting process (FIG. 23) for performing execution setting of the hold display change effect and the active display change effect is executed (step S322). In the change effect setting process, the execution setting of the hold display change effect is performed when the execution condition of the hold display change effect is satisfied based on the stored contents of the hold display data storage unit. In the change effect setting process, the execution setting of the active display change effect is performed when the execution condition of the active display change effect is satisfied based on whether or not the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed. (Step S503 described later). Following the change effect setting process in step S322, a reach effect setting process (FIG. 24A), which will be described later, is executed (step S323). In the reach effect setting process, for example, when a reach effect in super reach is executed, a display color (display color at the time of battle command) when a battle command is performed is determined. The battle command notifies a predetermined command by displaying an effect image for informing a predetermined message on the screen of the image display device 5 during execution of the battle effect as an example of the reach effect in super reach. It is a production to do. In the reach effect setting process, the reach effect execution setting is performed in addition to the display color at the time of the battle command.

  Thereafter, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S324). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects any one of a plurality of prepared effect control patterns (special-figure change effect control patterns) corresponding to the change pattern indicated by the change pattern designation command and uses it as the use pattern. set. Further, the CPU 120 for effect control is one of a plurality of effect control patterns (display change effect control patterns) prepared in response to the execution setting of the hold display change effect and the active display change effect by the change effect setting process in step S322. May be selected and set as a usage pattern. In the display change effect control pattern, a hold display change effect period, an active display change effect period, and the like, which are determination targets in a variable display mid-setting process (FIG. 26) described later, are also set. Further, the CPU 120 for effect control is one of a plurality of effect control patterns (reach effect control patterns) prepared in correspondence with the execution setting of reach effects including the display color at the time of battle command in the reach effect setting process in step S323. May be selected and set as a usage pattern. In addition, it is not limited to what sets a separate production | presentation control pattern as a special figure change production control pattern, a display change production control pattern, and a reach production control pattern, One production control corresponding to the combination of the execution setting of each production | generation A pattern may be set.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S324, for example, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command. (Step S325). Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like on the screen of the image display device 5 is performed (step S326). At this time, for example, the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern (special-figure change effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S324 is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 123. For example, the variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the image display device 5.

  After executing the processing of step S326, in response to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, such as the first hold display in the first hold display portion 5HR and the second hold display in the second hold display portion 5HL, Settings for updating the hold display and the like are performed (step S327). For example, when the special figure game using the first special figure is executed (started), the display part (the leftmost display part) corresponding to the hold number “1” is deleted in the first hold display unit 5HR. (Digestion) and move (shift) the first hold display in the display parts corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” one by one to the left. On the other hand, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed (started), the display part (the display part on the right end) corresponding to the holding number “1” is deleted in the second holding display part 5HL. (Digestion) and move (shift) the second hold display in the display parts corresponding to the other hold numbers “2” to “4” one by one in the right direction. Further, in the process of step S327, setting for updating the active display in the active display portion AHA is also performed. For example, when the first hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” is erased (digested) in the first hold display unit 5HR, the active display unit displays the same active display as the erased (digested) first hold display. Start with AHA. On the other hand, when the second hold display corresponding to the hold number “1” is erased (digested) in the second hold display portion 5HL, an active display similar to the erased (digested) second hold display is actively displayed. Start at part AHA.

  When the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number are both “0”, the variable display is started immediately based on the occurrence of the first start prize or the second start prize. The setting for updating the active display in the active display unit AHA may be performed without updating the first hold display and the second hold display. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may start the active display of the display color corresponding to the winning hold display pattern determined by the process of step S311 shown in FIG. In the process of step S313 illustrated in FIG. 14, settings for updating the active display in the active display unit AHA may be performed without updating the first hold display and the second hold display. After updating the hold display or the like by the process of step S327, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2” that is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S328), and then the variable display start setting process is performed. finish.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the change effect setting process executed in step S322 of FIG. In the change effect setting process shown in FIG. 23, first, the stored content in the hold display data storage unit is updated (step S501). That is, the stored display data storage unit erases the storage data in the storage area corresponding to the hold number “1” and also corresponds to the storage areas lower than the hold number “1” (hold numbers “2” to “4”). The storage data in the storage area is shifted up by one entry. At this time, the stored data to be erased from the storage area corresponding to the hold number “1” in the hold display data storage unit may be read and stored in the hold display data buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the hold display change timing, which is the execution timing of the hold display change effect, is reached (step S502). In the process of step S502, one or a plurality of change effect timing patterns stored in the hold display data storage unit whose storage contents have been updated by the process of step S501 match the hold numbers associated with the respective change effect timing patterns. It is determined whether or not the designation of the hold display change timing to be included is included.

  For example, when any one of the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 to change effect timing pattern TP3-7 shown in FIG. 16B is stored in association with the hold number “3” in the hold display data storage unit. Since the designation of the hold display change timing matching the hold number “3” is included, it is determined that the hold display change timing is reached. Any one of the change effect timing pattern TP2-1 to change effect timing pattern TP2-4, the change effect timing pattern TP3-4, the change effect timing pattern TP3-6, and the change effect timing pattern TP3-7 is in the hold display data storage unit. When it is stored in association with the hold number “2”, it is determined that the hold display change timing is reached because the hold display change timing matching the hold number “2” is included. . Change effect timing pattern TP1-1, change effect timing pattern TP1-2, change effect timing pattern TP2-3, change effect timing pattern TP2-4, change effect timing pattern TP3-3, change effect timing pattern TP3-5, change effect When any one of the timing patterns TP3-7 is stored in association with the hold number “1” in the hold display data storage unit, the designation of the hold display change timing that matches the hold number “1” is included. Therefore, it is determined that the hold display change timing is reached.

  In the process of step S502, it is also determined whether or not the active display change timing, which is the execution timing of the active display change effect, is reached. For example, among the change effect timing patterns shown in FIG. 16B, change effect timing patterns TP0-1, TP1-2, TP2-2, TP2-4, TP3-2, in which “A” is designated during active display, If either TP3-5 or TP3-6 has been determined in the process of step S310 of FIG. 14, when the stored data corresponding to the hold number “1” is deleted in the hold data storage unit, an active display is displayed. It is determined that the change timing is reached.

  When it is determined in step S502 that the hold display change timing is reached (step S502; Yes), execution setting of the hold display change effect is performed (step S503). For example, in the process of step S503, the storage content of the hold display change pattern in the hold display data storage unit and the display mode in the current hold display are specified, and whether or not to change the display mode is set, or the change when changing What is necessary is just to make it the setting for performing the setting of a later display mode, a pending | holding display change common effect, etc.

  Further, in the process of step S503, execution setting of the display color change effect for changing the display color of the active display based on the determination result of the hold display change pattern among the active display change effects is also performed. As the execution setting of the display color change effect, for example, the hold display change pattern shown in the stored data of the hold display data buffer (stored data deleted from the hold display data storage unit in the process of step S501) is specified, A display mode to be displayed after the active display change effect is executed is set.

Further, in the process of step S503, it is determined that the active display change timing is reached in the process of step S520, and the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed in the process of step S320 shown in FIG. If it is determined that the display is performed, the execution setting of the display color change effect of the active display when the “pseudo train” is executed is also performed.
Specifically, in the “pseudo train” to be executed, for example, (i) the active display that is lit in accordance with the digested first hold display or the second hold display at the number of temporary stops Whether to change the display color when erasing from the part AHA or (ii) restoring the erased active display (redisplaying on the active display part AHA) is also set in the process of S503. For example, when the number of pseudo continuous operations (temporary stop and re-variation) is multiple times, how many times the temporary stop (or re-variation immediately after the temporary stop) should change the display color along with the re-display of the active display, etc. Is determined. Note that in the process of step S503, execution setting of an effect (such as a blackout effect described later) when deleting or redisplaying the active display may be performed.

  When it is determined in step S502 that it is not the hold display change timing (step S502; No), after executing the process of step S503, the change effect setting process is terminated.

  Among the plurality of change effect timing patterns shown in FIG. 16B, change effect timing pattern TP0-1, change effect timing pattern TP1-2, change effect timing pattern TP2-2, change effect timing pattern TP2-4, When the change effect timing pattern TP3-2, the change effect timing pattern TP3-5, and the change effect timing pattern TP3-6 are determined, it becomes the hold display change timing during the active display, and the display color as the display mode of the active display An active display change effect that is a display color change effect to be changed to a specific color is executed. In the process of step S310 shown in FIG. 14, the determination ratio of the change effect timing pattern that becomes the hold display change timing during the active display is lower than the determination ratio of the change effect timing pattern that does not become the hold change timing during the active display. Any change effect timing pattern may be determined using the determination table set to be.

  FIG. 24A is a flowchart showing an example of reach effect setting processing executed in step S323 of FIG. In the reach effect setting process shown in FIG. 24A, first, based on the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command, whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” that does not reach the reach state. Is determined (step S521). If it is “non-reach” (step S521; Yes), the reach effect setting process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when it is other than “non-reach” (step S521; No), it is determined whether or not the reach effect in the super reach is executed according to the variation pattern (step S522). At this time, when it is determined that the reach effect in the super reach is executed (step S522; Yes), the display color at the time of the battle command is determined (step S523). The CPU 120 for effect control extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the display color at the time of battle command updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for effect, and the display at the time of battle command prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121. The display color at the time of the battle command may be determined by referring to the table data of the color determination table.

  FIGS. 24B1 to 24B3 show setting examples of display colors at the time of a battle command in this embodiment. During the execution of the reach effect in Super Reach, a battle command is executed by displaying (cut-in display) an effect image for informing the message “Win the battle!” On the screen of the image display device 5. Is done. The display color at the time of a battle command is a display color when such a battle command is executed. More specifically, the display color at the time of the battle command may be a fill setting color in a frame surrounding the character string of the message “Win the battle!”. In this embodiment, the battle command time display color “blue” shown in FIG. 24 (B1) and the battle command time display color “green” shown in FIG. Three types of display colors are prepared in advance, including the battle command time display color “red” shown in FIG. In the process of step S523 shown in FIG. 24A, the display color at the time of the battle command is determined to be “blue”, “green”, or “red”.

  When it is determined in step S522 that it is not the reach effect in the super reach (step S522; No), after the process of step S523 is executed, the reach effect is set according to the variation pattern (step S524). Then, the reach production setting process ends.

  FIG. 25 shows an example of determining the display color at the time of the battle command. In the process of step S523 shown in FIG. 24A, for example, the display color at the time of battle command is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. In the determination example shown in FIG. 25, the determination ratio of the display color at the time of the battle command differs depending on the variable display result and the display mode of active display. Note that the display mode of the active display is the display mode when the reach effect in the super reach is started. In this embodiment, the display mode of active display can be changed by executing an active display change effect such as a display color change effect even after the decorative display variable display is started. However, during the execution of the reach effect in the super reach, the active display change effect is not executed, and the display mode of the active display is set to be unchangeable. Therefore, the relationship between the active display and the display color at the time of the battle command is determined by determining the display color at the time of the battle command at a different ratio depending on the display mode of the active display based on the timing when the reach production in the super reach is started. Can be easily recognized by the player.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 25, when the variable display result is “losing”, the display ratio at the time of the battle command is “blue”, regardless of the display mode of the active display, and “green” , And the determination ratio decreases in the order of “red”. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, regardless of the display mode of the active display, the display color at the time of the battle command has the highest determination ratio of “red”, “green”, “blue” The decision rate decreases in the order of. Therefore, when the display color at the time of the battle command is “red”, there is a higher possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” than when the display color is other than “red” such as “green” or “blue”. . Thus, the battle command is a suggestion effect that suggests that the variable display result becomes “big hit” and is controlled to the big hit gaming state at a different rate depending on the display color.

  Further, in the determination example shown in FIG. 25, even when the same variable display result is obtained, the ratio at which “red” is selected (determined) as the display color at the time of the battle command differs depending on the display mode of the active display. Sometimes. For example, in the case where the variable display result is “losing”, when the display mode of the active display is “red”, the ratio of determining the display color at the time of the battle command to “red” is 1/100. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “lost”, when the display mode of the active display is a display mode other than “red” (shown as “other than above” in FIG. 25), The ratio for determining the display color to be “red” is 10/100. Therefore, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, when the display mode of the active display is “red”, the display mode of the active display is a display mode other than “red” (in FIG. 25, “other than the above”). The ratio of selecting “red” as the display color at the time of the battle command is lower than that in the case of “

  On the other hand, in the determination example shown in FIG. 25, when the variable display result is “big hit”, and the display mode of the active display is “red”, the ratio of determining the battle command display color to “red” Is 85/100. On the other hand, in the case where the variable display result is “big hit”, when the display mode of the active display is a display mode other than “red”, the ratio of determining the display color at the time of the battle command to “red” is 70/100. Therefore, among the cases where the variable display result is “big hit”, when the display mode of the active display is “red”, compared to the case where the display mode of the active display is a display mode other than “red”, The ratio of selecting “red” as the display color at the time of the battle command increases.

  In this embodiment, the special display mode (special mode) in the active display is a round solid plain red display. Moreover, the special production | generation aspect (special aspect) in the battle instruction | indication which is a suggestion production | presentation is a case where a display color turns into "red". And the selection ratio of the production | presentation aspect of a battle instruction | command is set so that it may differ according to whether an active display is performed in a special aspect during execution of the reach production in super reach. If the display mode of the active display is “red” in the special mode, when the variable display result is “losing”, the ratio that the battle command display color is determined to be “red” as the battle command effect mode (1/100) is lower than the rate (10/100) determined when the display mode is other than the special mode, and the rate at which the display color at the time of the battle command is determined to be a display color other than “red” ( For example, “blue” (69/100) is higher than the ratio determined when the display mode is other than the special mode (for example, “blue” 60/100), whereas the variable display result is “big hit”. The ratio (85/100) at which the display color at the time of the battle command is determined to be “red” as the effect mode of the battle command is the ratio (70/100) determined when the display mode is other than the special mode. ) Higher than the battle finger The ratio (for example, 5/100 of “blue”) determined when the hour display color is a display color other than “red” is the ratio (for example, 10/100 of “blue”) when the display mode is a display mode other than the special mode. 100).

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 25, when the variable display result is “losing”, the ratio at which the display color at the time of the battle command is determined to be “green” is a common ratio (regardless of the display mode of the active display) 30/100). As described above, the display colors at the time of the battle command as the effect mode of the battle command may include a common selection ratio regardless of whether the active display is executed in a special mode.

  In the main board 11, for example, the CPU 103 executes the process of step S 239 shown in FIG. 8, thereby determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result as “big hit”. Further, before executing the process of step S239, the CPU 103 executes the process of step S405 shown in FIG. 5 to determine whether or not the variable display result becomes “big hit” and is controlled to the big hit gaming state. judge. On the other hand, on the effect control board 12, for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the process of step S 311 shown in FIG. 14, and based on the winning determination result indicated by the winning determination result command, etc. Determine the pattern. Further, by executing the processing of step S304 and step S307, whether or not to execute the hold display change effect based on the winning determination result indicated by the winning determination result command, etc., and the display mode of the hold display Determine whether to change. Therefore, the display mode of the active display is determined based on the determination result of whether or not to be controlled to the jackpot gaming state before determining whether to control to the jackpot gaming state. On the other hand, the CPU 120 for effect control executes the process of step S523 shown in FIG. 24A, thereby determining the display color at the time of the battle command based on the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. Therefore, the display color in the battle command is determined based on the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state after determining whether or not the jackpot gaming state is controlled. In this way, whether or not the display mode of the correspondence display is controlled to this advantageous state before determining whether to control the gaming state (advantageous state) advantageous to the player such as a big hit gaming state. On the other hand, the presentation mode of the suggestive effect is determined based on the determination result of whether to control to the advantageous state after the determination of whether to control to the advantageous state is performed. To be determined.

  When the display mode of the active display is “red”, the hold display change pattern ZHP1-3, the hold display change pattern ZHP2-2, the hold display change pattern ZHP2-3, the hold in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. There are a case where the display change pattern ZHP3-1 and the hold display change pattern ZHP13 are determined, and a case where the winning change hold display pattern PHZ is determined in the process of step S311 shown in FIG. In other words, the display mode of the active display may change to “red” after the display mode of the hold display becomes “red” due to the hold display at the start winning prize or the hold display change effect, or the active display change effect. Depending on the case, the display mode of the active display may be “red”. As described above, the special mode of the active display may be included in the common mode that can be displayed as the display mode of the hold display.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 12 as the variable display effect process. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 26, first, based on the timer value of the effect control process timer, for example, it is determined whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has passed (step S341). As an example, in the process of step S341, when the timer value of the effect control process timer is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted), and an end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value, etc. In addition, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S341 (step S341; No), it is determined whether or not it is the hold display change effect period for executing the hold display change effect (step S342). The hold display change effect period may be determined in advance in, for example, the effect control pattern (display change effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S324 shown in FIG. If it is the hold display change effect period (step S342; Yes), control for executing the hold display change effect is performed (step S343). In the process of step S343, various commands created based on the setting of the display change effect control pattern are transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on, blinked, or turned off. In other words, it is only necessary that the predetermined display device can execute the hold display change effect by combining some or all of them.

  When it is determined in step S342 that it is not the hold display change effect period (step S342; No), after executing the process of step S343, it is an active display change effect period for executing the active display change effect. It is determined whether or not (step S344). The active display change effect period may be determined in advance in, for example, the effect control pattern (display change effect control pattern) determined in the process of step S324 shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the active display change effect period may be determined in advance in the display change effect control pattern or the like so as to end before the decorative symbol variable display state becomes the reach state. With such a setting, the display mode of active display can be changed before the decorative symbol variable display state becomes the reach state, and cannot change after the reach state is reached. Alternatively, the active display change effect period, for example, continues without ending even after the variable display state of the decorative symbol has reached the reach state, and ends until the execution of the reach effect in super reach is started. The display change effect control pattern may be determined in advance. According to such a setting, even if it is determined that it is the active display change effect period before the execution of the reach effect in the super reach, the execution of the reach effect in the super reach is started in the active display change effect period. It will not be determined that there is. In this case, the display mode of the active display can be changed before the execution of the reach effect in the super reach, and cannot be changed after the execution of the reach effect in the super reach is started.

  If it is the active display change effect period in step S344 (step S344; Yes), control for executing the active display change effect is performed (step S345). Note that the hold display change effect and the active display change effect may be executed by performing common effect control. In this case, instead of the processing of steps S342 to S345, it is determined whether or not it is a display change effect period common to the hold display change effect and the active display change effect, and when it is determined that it is the display change effect period. The control for executing the hold display change effect and the active display change effect may be performed according to the display change effect control pattern.

  When it is determined in step S344 that it is not the active display change effect period (step S344; No), after the process of step S345 is executed, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether it is the timing to delete the active display. Is determined (step S345A). The timing for erasing the active display may be determined in advance in an effect control pattern determined in accordance with, for example, a variation pattern involving “pseudo-continuous”. When it is determined in step S345A that it is time to erase the active display (step S345A; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 erases the active display (step S345B).

  When it is determined in step S345A that it is not the timing to delete the active display (step S345A; No), after execution of the process in step S345B, it is determined whether or not it is the timing to revert the active display. Is determined (step S345C). The timing for returning the active display may be determined in advance in an effect control pattern determined in accordance with, for example, a variation pattern with “pseudo-continuous”.

  If it is determined in step S345C that it is time to return the active display (step S345C; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 returns the active display (step S345D). At this time, when it is determined that the display color is changed when the active display is displayed again in the process of step S503 shown in FIG. Redisplay the active display with the selected display color.

  When it is determined in step S345C that it is not the timing to return the active display (step S345C; No), after execution of the process of step S345C, the effect control CPU 120 performs a reach effect period for executing the reach effect. It is determined whether or not there is (step S346). The reach production period may be determined in advance, for example, in the production control pattern determined according to the variation pattern. When it is determined in step S346 that it is a reach production period (step S346; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is a battle command period for executing a battle command serving as an suggestion production (step S347). The battle command period may be determined in advance in, for example, an effect control pattern determined according to a variation pattern with super reach. When it is determined in step S347 that it is the battle command period (step S347; Yes), control for executing the battle command corresponding to the display color at the time of the battle command is performed (step S348). By this execution control, the effect image having the display color at the time of the battle command determined in the process of step S523 shown in FIG. 24 (A) is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5, so During execution, a battle command as a suggestion effect can be executed. In this way, an effect is executed that suggests that the variable display result becomes “big hit” at a different rate depending on the display color at the time of the battle command, and that the big hit gaming state is controlled to be advantageous to the player.

  When it is determined in step S347 that it is not the battle command period (step S347; No), after executing the process of step S348, control for executing other reach effects is performed (step S349). When it is determined in step S346 that it is not the reach production period (step S346; No), after executing the process of step S349, for example, based on the setting in the production control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern, etc. Then, control for executing other effects during variable display, including the decorative display variable display operation, is performed (step S350), and the variable display effect processing ends.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S341 (step S341; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S351). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S351; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it do.

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

  Hereinafter, an example of specific control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, after a game ball driven into the game area passes through (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, a start winning such as the first starting winning or the second starting winning occurs. Based on the establishment of the start condition that permits the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, the variable symbol special symbol display is started in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The On the screen of the image display device 5, variable display of decorative symbols is performed in synchronization with variable display of special symbols.

  When the first start condition is established based on the occurrence of the first start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) the first start winning opening, the processing of steps S203 and S207 shown in FIG. 4 is executed. , 1 is added to the number of first special figure hold memory. When the second start condition is established based on the occurrence of the second start prize due to the game ball passing (entering) the second start prize opening, the processes of steps S206 and S207 shown in FIG. 4 are executed. The second special figure holding storage number is incremented by one. At this time, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted by the process of step S209. In step S212, a winning random number determination process as shown in FIG. 5 is executed to determine variable display contents such as whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. Is received from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  In step S301 shown in FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not an effect control command transmitted at the time of starting winning including the winning determination result command has been received. If it is determined that there is a command received, the presence / absence or type of the pending display change effect is determined by the process of step S304 based on the winning determination result specified in the process of step S302. At this time, if it is decided to execute the hold display change effect, the presence / absence of the display change is decided by the process of step S307. When it is determined that there is a display change, the pending display change pattern is determined by the process of step S309, and when it is determined that there is no display change, the process of step S310 is not executed and the change effect is performed by the process of step S310. A timing pattern is determined. Thereafter, a winning display pattern is determined by the process of step S311. The determination results such as the winning display pattern, the holding display change pattern, and the change effect timing pattern are stored in association with the holding number in the holding display data storage unit by the process of step S312.

  When variable display of a special game or a decorative symbol is started based on the establishment of the start condition, a plurality of variation patterns are obtained by executing variation pattern setting processing as shown in FIG. 9 in step S111 shown in FIG. And a variation pattern designation command indicating that the determined variation pattern can be specified is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  In step S321 shown in FIG. 22 (A), the final stop symbol and the like are determined based on the fluctuation pattern indicated in the fluctuation pattern designation command, and then the change effect setting process in step S322 is as shown in FIG. Processing is executed. In the change effect setting process, when it is determined in step S502 that it is the hold display change timing, execution setting of the hold display change effect is performed in step S503. In addition, in step S503, execution setting of an active display change effect, which is a display color change effect, is also performed.

  FIG. 27 shows an execution example of the hold display change effect when the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 is determined by the process of step S310 shown in FIG. In this execution example, as shown in FIG. 27A, the hold display corresponding to the hold numbers “1” to “4” is performed in the second hold display portion 5HL, and the current variable display is displayed in the active display portion AHA. Active display corresponding to is performed. Among the hold displays in the second hold display unit 5HL, the hold display of the hold number “3” (third from the right end) is set in the process of step S304 shown in FIG. (1) ”. As shown in FIG. 16B, the change effect timing pattern TP3-1 becomes the hold display change timing when the hold number is “3”. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 27B, a hold display change common effect including an effect effect in which the effect image of the character CH1 acts on the hold display of the hold number “3” is executed. Then, when “display change is present” is determined in the process of step S307 shown in FIG. 14 and the hold display change pattern ZHP1-1 is determined in the process of step S309, FIG. 27 (C1). As shown in FIG. 4, the on-hold display change success effect in which the display color changes to blue among the specific colors is executed as the display mode of the on-hold display. On the other hand, when “no display change” is determined in the process of step S307 shown in FIG. 14, the hold display failure effect in which the display mode of the hold display does not change as shown in FIG. 27 (C2). (Hold change change effect) is executed.

FIG. 28 shows an execution example of the active display change effect in the case of one pseudo continuous change. The pseudo continuous variation is executed according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. In this embodiment, when the decorative display variable display (initial variation) is started, as shown in FIG. 28A, an active display in which the display color is green among the specific colors is performed in the active display AHA. Shall be. Corresponding to this active display, the hold display change pattern is determined to be ZHP2-3 or ZHP3-1 by the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14, and the hold display change timing during the active display is set by the process of step S310. Including change production timing is determined. When variable display corresponding to the active display shown in FIG. 28A is started, the storage data corresponding to the hold number “1” is erased in the hold display data storage unit (step S501 shown in FIG. 23). Digested). In response to the change effect timing pattern indicated in the stored data erased at this time, it is determined in step S502 that the hold display change timing is during active display.
Further, based on the determination that the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect is executed by the processing of step S320 shown in FIG. 22A, the processing of step S320A performs “first pseudo-continuous variation” and “first”. It is determined as “2 pseudo-variable fluctuations”.

As shown in FIG. 28A, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R arranged on the screen of the image display device 5. After (all symbol fluctuations) is started, the variable display is temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 28 (B1) or 28 (B2) based on the execution setting by the process of step S326 shown in FIG. To do.
FIG. 28 (B1) shows a case where the second pseudo-continuous variation without display of a special symbol is determined. In this case, a combination of normal decorative symbols (numbers etc.) that are not special symbols (FIG. 28 (B1)). In the example shown in (), the variable display is temporarily stopped at “5”, “4”, “4”) in order from the left. This combination may be determined in advance as a quasi-continuous chance, or an arbitrary combination of losses may be determined.
FIG. 28 (B2) shows a case where the first pseudo-variation accompanied by the display of the special symbol is determined. In this case, the variable display is temporarily stopped with the combination of the decorative symbols including the special symbol. The example shown in FIG. 28 (B2) is an example of a combination of decorative symbols “5”, “NEXT”, and “4” in order from the left, of which “NEXT” is a special symbol. As described above, the combination of temporary stop symbols is determined in advance as a pseudo consecutive chance.

  As shown in FIG. 28 (B1) or FIG. 28 (B2), after the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped, variable display re-variation is executed. Then, the active display is erased when the re-variation is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, the active display is erased while the variable display is temporarily stopped. Specifically, when the second pseudo continuous fluctuation is determined and a temporary stop is executed as shown in FIG. 28 (B1), an active display is displayed as shown in FIG. 28 (C1) during the execution of the temporary stop. Erased. When the first pseudo continuous variation is determined and the temporary stop is executed as shown in FIG. 28 (B2), the active display is erased as shown in FIG. 28 (C2) during the execution of the temporary stop. . In either case shown in FIG. 28 (C1) or FIG. 28 (C2), the active display is performed in the process of step S345B in response to the erasure timing of the active display determined in the process of step S345A shown in FIG. Erased.

In the example shown in FIG. 28, an example in which the active display is erased during the temporary stop is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. The timing at which the active display is deleted may be any timing (when the re-variation is executed) in any of a series of flows in which the change of the variable display is started and the re-variation is started from the temporary stop. For example, the active display may be erased at a timing immediately before the variable display is temporarily stopped, or may be erased at a timing immediately after re-variation is started after the temporary stop. In other words, the timing at which the active display is erased is when re-variation is executed, including timing immediately before the variable display enters the temporary stop state, during temporary stop, or immediately after execution of re-variation after temporary stop. That's fine.
As described above, if the active display can be erased not only during the temporary stop of the variable display but also immediately before and after the temporary stop state, it is possible to produce a novel effect, thereby improving the game entertainment. be able to.

  As shown in FIG. 28 (B1) (C1) or 28 (B2) (C2), after the temporary stop, the variable display is re-varied as shown in FIG. 28 (D). At the same time, the active display is restored during the execution of the re-variation (relighted and re-displayed). At this time, the active display is restored in the process of step S345D in response to the determination of the active display return timing in the process of step S345C shown in FIG. If it is determined that the display color is to be changed when the active display is displayed again in the process of step S503 shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 redisplays the active display with the display color corresponding to the determination. Display. In the example shown in FIG. 28D, the active display that was “green” before erasure is displayed again in “red”.

  Note that, as shown in FIG. 28D, a predetermined effect may be executed before the active display is restored to further enhance the effect. For example, a blackout effect in which at least a part of the display screen including the active display unit AHA of the image display device 5 is black-displayed for a moment may be executed immediately before the active display is restored. Further, a fade-in effect that gradually returns when the active display is returned from the erased state may be performed. Furthermore, when erasing the active display, a fade-out effect for gradually erasing the active display may be performed. By performing such an effect at the time of execution of the “pseudo-run”, the active display may be invisible or difficult to view before and after the active display is erased and before and after the active display is restored.

  After the re-variation of the variable display as shown in FIG. 28 (D) is performed, for example, as shown in FIG. The reach production is executed. Then, a final stop symbol such as a jackpot combination may be derived and displayed.

Since the active display is erased when the re-variation is executed in this way, the pseudo continuous re-variation is a single variation based on the first start condition or the second start condition being satisfied once. Since it is possible to reduce the recognition of the fact, it is possible to improve the effect of rendering due to pseudo continuous re-variation. On the other hand, for heavy users who are accustomed to the effect that the active display is erased in the case of quasi-continuous change, be aware that even if the active display is erased, one change has not yet ended. And can provide a hot performance, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.
As shown in FIGS. 28A to 28E, the first start-winning memory display area 5HR or the first start-winning memory display area is displayed before and after the execution of the pseudo continuous variation (re-variable display). The hold display is continuously displayed at 5HL. Since it did in this way, generation | occurrence | production of the misidentification of the player regarding a hold | maintenance can be suppressed, erasing an active display in the case of a pseudo | simulation continuous re-variation, improving a game interest. Note that the hold display may be erased in the case of pseudo-continuous change, similar to the active display.

  FIG. 29A shows an example of the active display erasure / recovery timing in the case of one pseudo-continuous change and the display color change at the time of return. That is, FIG. 29A corresponds to the example described with reference to FIG. Note that the timing for erasing the active display is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 29A, and may be completely coincident with the timing for starting the temporary stop display or before the start of the temporary stop display. (The same applies to the examples shown in FIGS. 29B and 29C).

FIG. 29B shows an example of the active display erasure / recovery timing and the display color change at the time of return in the case of two pseudo-continuous fluctuations. In the example in the case of this pseudo continuous variation twice, when the decorative symbol variable display is started, the active display unit AHA performs active display in which the display color is “green” among the specific colors.
Once the variable display is temporarily stopped (first temporary stop), the active display is erased during the temporary stop. Then, the active display is restored by the re-variation (first re-variation) after the temporary stop. At the time of this return, the display color of the active display does not change and remains “green”. If the variable display is temporarily stopped after the first re-variation (second temporary stop), the active display is erased during the temporary stop. Then, the active display is restored by the re-variation (second re-variation, final variation) after the temporary stop. When this final change is restored, the display color of the active display, which was “green” before erasure, is changed to “red”.

FIG. 29C shows an example of the active display erasure / recovery timing and the display color change at the time of return in the case of three pseudo-variations. In the example in the case of three pseudo-variations, when the decorative symbol variable display is started, active display is performed in which the display color is “green” among the specific colors in the active display portion AHA.
Once the variable display is temporarily stopped (first temporary stop), the active display is erased during the temporary stop. Then, the active display is restored by the re-variation (first re-variation) after the temporary stop. At the time of this return, the display color of the active display does not change and remains “green”. If the variable display is temporarily stopped after the first re-variation (second temporary stop), the active display is erased during the temporary stop. Then, the active display is restored by the re-variation (second re-variation) after the temporary stop. Even during this return, the display color of the active display does not change and remains “green”. If the variable display is temporarily stopped after the second re-variation (third temporary stop), the active display is erased during the temporary stop. Then, the active display is restored by re-variation after the temporary stop (third re-variation, final variation). When this final change is restored, the display color of the active display, which was “green” before erasure, is changed to “red”. Note that FIG. 29D will be described later.

  Note that the return timing of active display and the change timing of the display color in the case where the pseudo continuous fluctuation is performed a plurality of times are not limited to the examples shown in FIGS. 29B and 29C. For example, the active display erased at the time of several temporary stops (including immediately before and after the temporary stop) may return or change the display color at the time of the final change.

  FIG. 30 shows an example of a case where a battle command is executed during the execution of the reach effect in super reach. When variable display of decorative symbols is started, processing as shown in FIG. 24A is executed as reach effect setting processing in step S323 shown in FIG. In the reach effect setting process, when it is determined in step S522 that the reach effect in the super reach is executed, the display color at the time of the battle command is determined in step S523. In the execution example shown in FIG. 30, in the process of step S523, based on the fact that the variable display result is “lost” and the display mode of the active display is “red”, the display color at the time of the battle command is “blue”. It shall be decided. In this execution example, after the active display change effect is executed and the display mode of the active display becomes “red” as shown in FIG. 28 (D), it is shown in FIG. 28 (E) or FIG. 30 (A). As described above, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state (reach establishment).

  Based on the establishment of the reach as shown in FIG. 30A, the reach effect in the normal reach as shown in FIG. 30B is executed. Thereafter, an effect image as shown in FIG. 30C is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 to notify the development to the super reach. Following such development notification, a reach effect in super reach as shown in FIGS. 30D and 30E is executed. Even during the execution of the reach effect in the super reach, the active display is continuously displayed on the active display unit AHA.

  If it is determined that the battle command period is reached in the process of step S347 shown in FIG. 26 during the execution of the reach effect in the super reach, the battle command control is performed in the process of step S348. Thereby, based on the fact that the display color at the time of the battle command is determined to be “blue” in the process of step S523 shown in FIG. 24A, an effect image as shown in FIG. A battle command such as displaying (cut-in display) on the screen is performed. Thereafter, the continuation of the reach effect in the super reach as shown in FIGS. 30 (G) to 30 (I) is executed. Then, for example, a final stop symbol of reach combination as shown in FIG. 30 (J) may be derived and displayed.

  FIG. 31 shows an effect execution example in which a hold display change effect is executed a plurality of times corresponding to one hold display. In this execution example, the hold display change pattern ZHP12 is determined by the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14 corresponding to the hold display of the hold number “3” among the hold displays in the second hold display unit 5HL. The change effect timing pattern TP3-3 is determined by the process of step S310. As shown in FIG. 16 (B), the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 becomes the hold display change timing when the hold number is “3” and the hold number is “1”. Therefore, when the decorative display variable display as shown in FIG. 31A is started, it is determined that it is the hold display change timing by the process of step S502 shown in FIG. Therefore, based on the execution setting by the process of step S503, for example, a pending display change common effect as shown in FIG. 31B is executed. After the effect shown in FIG. 31 (B) is executed, the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “3” changes to the display mode showing the “secret” message as shown in FIG. 31 (C). To do. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 31D, the final display of the decorative symbols is stopped and displayed, and the variable display ends.

  Subsequent to the end of variable display as shown in FIG. 31D, variable display of decorative symbols as shown in FIG. 31E is started. At this time, by the process of step S501 shown in FIG. 23, the storage data indicating the storage display change pattern ZHP12 and the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 is moved (shifted) in the storage display data storage unit, and the storage number “2” is stored. Is stored in association with. Since the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 does not include the designation of the hold display change timing that matches the hold number “2”, it is determined in step S502 that it is not the hold display change timing. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 31 (F), the last display symbol of the decorative design is stopped and displayed without executing the hold display change effect, and the variable display is ended.

  Following the end of variable display as shown in FIG. 31 (F), variable display of decorative symbols as shown in FIG. 31 (G) is started. At this time, by the process of step S501 shown in FIG. 23, in the hold display data storage unit, the storage data indicating the hold display change pattern ZHP12 and the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 is moved (shifted), and the hold number “1”. Is stored in association with. Since the change effect timing pattern TP3-3 includes designation of the hold display change timing that matches the hold number “1”, it is determined in step S502 that it is the hold display change timing. Therefore, based on the execution setting by the process of step S503, for example, a hold display change common effect as shown in FIG. 31 (H) is executed. After such a hold display change common effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 31I, the hold display in which the display color changes to green among the specific colors as the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold number “1”. The change success production is executed.

  In this embodiment, the active display is continuously displayed until the variable display ends. Therefore, for example, after the variable display state of the decorative symbols becomes the reach state, the active display can be continuously displayed even during the execution of the reach effect in the super reach. The display mode of the active display may change after the decorative display variable display is started by executing the active display change success effect. At this time, the display mode of the active display can be changed before the execution of the reach effect in the super reach after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, and cannot be changed after the execution of the reach effect in the super reach is started. .

  The execution period of the active display change effect is an effect control pattern so that the player can easily recognize the relationship between the display mode of the active display and the battle command effect mode when the reach effect is executed in super reach. (Display change effect control pattern) may be determined in advance. In the example shown in FIGS. 29A to 29C, the active display change effect execution period does not occur after the decorative symbol variable display state reaches the reach state in the final fluctuation in the “pseudo-continuous”. Is set to In contrast, even after the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state, for example, before the advance notification to the super reach is executed, such as a predetermined period before the timing T01 shown in FIG. For example, the display mode of the active display may be changeable. Alternatively, even after execution notification to super reach is executed, if the reach effect in super reach is executed, for example, a predetermined period before timing T02 shown in FIG. The display mode may be changeable. Alternatively, even after the start of the reach effect in the super reach, for example, if the display mode of the active display is changed before the battle command is executed, for example, a predetermined period before the timing T03 shown in FIG. It may be possible. As described above, during the execution of the reach effect in the super reach, if the active display as the corresponding display is continuously performed, the display mode of the active display is before the battle command as the suggestion effect is executed. The display mode of the active display may not be changed after the battle command is started. In other words, the active display as the corresponding display can change the display mode before the battle command as the suggestive effect is executed at the same time, and the display mode after the battle command is started during the execution of the reach effect in the super reach. It is only necessary to set the execution period of the active display change effect so that cannot be changed.

  In the process of step S304 shown in FIG. 14, the effect type “change effect (2)” is determined at a predetermined rate. In accordance with this determination result, in the process of step S309, the display is determined to be one of the hold display change pattern ZHP10 to the hold display change pattern ZHP13 as shown in FIG. When the hold display change effect is executed according to these hold display change patterns, the display mode of the hold display changes from a white display which is a normal display mode to a display mode indicating a “secret” message. The display mode indicating the “secret” message is a display mode that does not change after the active display change effect is executed by setting the change effect timing pattern or the like. Thus, when the hold display change effect is executed, the display mode of the hold display can be changed to a special mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the active display after the active display change effect is executed.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be provided with the following structure.

  In the above-described embodiment, the display color at the time of battle command is determined at the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 25 in the process of step S523 shown in FIG. It demonstrated as what makes the selection ratio of the production | presentation aspect in the battle command as a suggestion effect differ according to whether the active display as a display is performed by a special aspect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ratio of whether or not to execute a battle command varies depending on whether or not active display is executed in a special manner during execution of reach production in super reach. It may be.

  FIG. 32A shows a reach effect setting process in a modification (first modification) in which whether or not to execute a battle command is determined at a different ratio depending on whether or not active display is executed in a special mode. It is a flowchart which shows an example. The reach effect setting process shown in FIG. 32 (A) may be executed as the process of step S323 shown in FIG. 22 instead of the process shown in FIG. 24 (A) in the above embodiment. In the reach effect setting process shown in FIG. 32 (A), when it is determined in step S522 that the reach effect in the super reach is executed (step S522; Yes), the battle command execution whether or not the battle command is executed is determined. Is determined (step S522A). The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the battle command execution updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and the battle command execution determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121. The presence or absence of execution of a battle command may be determined by referring to table data.

  FIG. 32B shows an example of determining whether or not a battle command is executed by the process of step S522A shown in FIG. In the determination example shown in FIG. 32B, the determination ratio of whether or not to execute the battle command differs depending on the variable display result and the display mode of the active display. However, when the variable display result is “losing”, regardless of the display mode of the active display, the determination ratio of “no execution” that does not execute the battle command is the determination ratio of “execution” that executes the battle effect. Higher than. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the determination rate of “execution performed” for executing the battle command is higher than the determination rate of “no execution” for not executing the battle effect. Therefore, the battle command is a suggestion effect that suggests that the variable display result becomes “big hit” and is controlled to the big hit gaming state at a predetermined ratio according to the presence or absence of execution.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 35B, even when the same variable display result is obtained, the determination ratio for determining whether or not to execute the battle command may differ depending on the display mode of the active display. For example, when the variable display result is “losing” and the display mode of the active display is “red”, the ratio of “execution performed” for executing the battle command is 1/100. Further, in the case where the variable display result is “losing”, when the display mode of the active display is a display mode other than “red”, the ratio of “executed” for executing the battle command is 10 / 100. Therefore, when the variable display result is “losing”, when the display mode of the active display is “red”, compared to the case where the display mode of the active display is a display mode other than “red”, The ratio of determining “with execution” to execute the battle command becomes low.

  On the other hand, in the determination example shown in FIG. 35B, among the cases where the variable display result is “big hit”, when the display mode of active display is “red”, the display mode of active display is “red”. Compared with the display mode other than the above, the ratio of determining “execution performed” for executing the battle command is higher.

  Thus, the ratio of whether or not to execute the battle command is set so as to differ depending on whether or not the active display is executed in a special manner during the execution of the reach effect in the super reach. In addition, by making the icon displayed on the active display part AHA a specific icon different from the round solid plain at the normal time, for example, a message such as “?”, “Chance”, “hot” is notified, It may be suggested that the variable display result may be a “big hit”. Then, in addition to “red” and “other than the above”, for example, “extreme heat” may be added as a special mode of active display to the determination example shown in FIG. In this case, if the display mode of the active display is “extreme heat” in the special mode, the variable display result is “lost” with the ratio determined as “executed” for executing the battle command. It is good also as a common ratio regardless of whether it is "big hit". Thus, when deciding whether or not to execute a battle command, when active display is executed in a special mode, it is at a common rate regardless of whether or not it is controlled to a gaming state advantageous to the player. It may be determined. Further, regardless of whether or not the game state is controlled to be advantageous to the player, when the active display is executed in a special mode, the battle command The ratio determined to execute may be made high.

  In the above embodiment and the first modified example, depending on whether the active display as the corresponding display is executed in a special mode during the execution of the reach effect in the super reach, the effect mode in the battle command as the suggesting effect is determined. The description has been given assuming that the selection ratio or the ratio of whether or not to execute the battle command as the suggestive effect is made different. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and whether or not the battle command that can be executed during the execution of the reach effect in the super reach is executed in a special mode or whether or not the battle command itself is executed. Depending on this, the rate at which the active display is executed in a special mode may be varied.

  FIG. 33 (A) determines the display mode of active display at different ratios depending on whether or not the battle command is executed in a special mode or whether or not the battle command itself is executed. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process in the modification (2nd modification) to do. The variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 33 (A) may be executed as the process of step S171 shown in FIG. 12 instead of the process shown in FIG. 22 (A) in the above embodiment. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 33A, it is determined whether or not the reach effect in the super reach is executed after the process of step S321 is executed (step S321A). And when it determines with the reach production in super reach being performed (step S321A; Yes), the presence or absence of battle command execution of whether to execute a battle command and the display color in the case of execution are determined. (Step S321B). The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the battle command updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and the table of the battle command determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. The presence / absence of execution of the battle command and the display color for execution may be determined by referring to the data.

  FIG. 33B shows an example of determination such as execution of a battle command by the process of step S321B shown in FIG. In the determination example shown in FIG. 33B, the battle command is not executed at a rate corresponding to whether the variable display result is “lost” or “big hit”, or the battle command is executed. Among the “execution”, the battle command display color is “blue” “execution (blue)”, the battle command display color is “green” and “execution (green)” It is determined which one of “executed (red)”, which is “red” as the command display color. When the variable display result is “lost”, the ratio determined as “executed (red)” is the lowest. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the ratio determined as “executed (red)” is the highest. Therefore, when the battle command is executed and the display color at the time of the battle command is “red”, the display is variable compared to when the battle command is not executed or when the display color at the time of the battle command is another display color. The result is more likely to be a “big hit”. The battle command determined in this manner is the same as in the above-described embodiment and the first modification, and the variable display result becomes “big hit” at a predetermined ratio according to the presence / absence of execution and the display color when executed, and the big hit gaming state It is a suggestion effect that suggests being controlled. Note that the battle command can be executed during the execution of the reach effect in the super reach. Therefore, when the reach effect in the super reach is not executed, “not executed” is set.

  In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 33A, when it is determined that the reach effect in the super reach is not executed in the process of step S321A (step S321A; No), the process changes after the process of step S321B is executed. An effect setting process is executed (step S322). In this change effect setting process, it is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the active display change effect at a rate according to the variable display result or the determination result of the battle command, the effect mode in the case of execution, and the like.

  FIG. 34 shows an example of determining the active display change effect by the change effect setting process in step S322 shown in FIG. The determination example shown in FIG. 34 assumes that the display mode of the active display is “white” when the variable display of the decorative design is started, and the display color is changed from “white” as the effect mode of the active display change effect. “White → Blue” to change “Blue”, “White → Green” to change the display color from “White” to “Green”, and “White → Red” to change the display color from “White” to “Red” ”Including three types of effects are prepared in advance.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 34, when the variable display result is “losing”, the determination ratio of “no execution” that does not execute the active display change effect regardless of the presence / absence of the battle command and the display color at the time of the battle command is It becomes the highest, and the determination ratio of “white → red” is the lowest among the cases where the active display effect is executed. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the determination ratio of “white → red” in the case where the active display change effect is executed regardless of the presence / absence of the battle command and the display color at the time of the battle command. Becomes the highest, and the determination ratio of “no execution” not to execute the active display change effect is the lowest. Therefore, in the case where the active display change effect is executed, in the case of “white → red”, the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” is higher than in other cases.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 34, even when the same variable display result is obtained, the display mode of the active display is “red” due to the active display change effect according to the presence / absence of the battle command execution and the display color when executing the battle command. The percentage of can be different. For example, when the variable display result is “losing”, when the battle command is executed and the display color at the time of the battle command is “red” and “executed (red)”, the active display change effect is executed. In the case, the ratio of “white → red” is 1/100. On the other hand, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, “executed (green)” or “executed” when the battle command is executed and the display color at the time of the battle command is “green” or “blue” In the case of “Yes (blue)”, the ratio of determining “white → red” in the case of executing the active display change effect is 5/100. In addition, in the case where the variable display result is “losing”, in the case of “no execution” where the battle command is not executed, the ratio of determining “white → red” in the case where the active display change effect is executed is 10/100.

  As described above, when the variable display result is “losing”, when the battle command is executed and the display color at the time of the battle command is “red”, the display color at the time of the battle command is other than “red”. Compared to the case where the battle command is not executed or the case where the battle command is not executed, the ratio of the active display display mode being “red” may be lower due to the active display change effect. In addition, when the variable display result is “big hit”, when the battle command is executed and the display color at the time of the battle command is “red”, the display color at the time of the battle command is other than “red” or Compared with the case where a battle command is not executed, the active display change effect may increase the rate at which the display mode of active display is “red”. Thus, depending on whether or not the battle command is executed in a special mode, the ratio at which the active display is executed in the special mode can be varied.

  Alternatively, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, when the battle command is not executed and “no execution”, the display of the active display is performed by the active display change effect as compared with the case where the battle command is executed. The ratio that the aspect becomes “red” may be high. Also, among the cases where the variable display result is “big hit”, when the battle command is not executed “not executed”, the battle command is executed and the display color at the time of the battle command is “red”, The display mode of the active display may be “red” by the active display change effect at a different rate from the case where the display color at the time of the battle command is “green” or “blue”. Thus, depending on whether or not a battle command is executed, the rate at which active display is executed in a special manner can be varied.

  When the battle command is executed in a special mode, the rate at which the active display is executed in the special mode is assumed to be a common rate regardless of whether or not the game state is controlled to be advantageous to the player. Also good. As an example, when the battle command is executed and the display color at the time of the battle command is “red” and “executed (red)”, the active display change effect is executed and “white → red” is determined. The ratio is set to be a common ratio (for example, 70/100) higher than the ratio that is the other determination result regardless of whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”. Also good. In this example, when the battle command is executed in a special mode regardless of whether or not the game state is controlled to be advantageous to the player, it is executed or not executed in a display mode other than the special mode. Compared to the above, the rate at which the active display is executed in a special manner is increased.

  In the case shown in FIG. 33 and FIG. 34, the presence / absence of execution of the battle command and the display color in the case of execution are determined, and whether or not the active display is executed in a special manner at a different rate according to each determination result. To be able to decide. On the other hand, for example, in the reach production in super reach, the battle command is always executed (100/100 decision ratio), and the active display is performed in a special mode at a different rate depending on the determination result of the display color at the time of the battle command. It may be determined whether or not to execute. Alternatively, regardless of the display color at the time of the battle command, it may be determined whether to perform the active display in a special manner at a different rate depending on the result of determining whether or not the battle command is executed.

  In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 33A, by executing the process of step S321B, based on the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command, whether or not the battle command is executed, Determine the display color. Moreover, the presence or absence of an active display change effect and an effect aspect are determined by performing the process of step S322. Therefore, whether the display mode of the active display, the presence / absence of the battle command, and the display color when executed are controlled to the big hit gaming state in response to the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols. The determination can be made based on the determination result. As described above, both the determination of the correspondence display and the determination of the suggestion effect may be performed based on the determination as to whether or not the game state is advantageous to the player such as the big hit gaming state.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the active display displayed on the active display unit AHA is a round solid color has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The display mode of the active display may be changed to a display mode different from the display mode of the first hold display or the second hold display by executing the active display change effect. For example, the icon displayed on the active display portion AHA may be a specific icon including characters for notifying “?”, “Chance”, “extreme heat”, etc., and the variable display result may be “big hit” May suggest sex. The active display change effect includes not only the display color change effect described above, but also an icon display change effect that changes the icon displayed on the active display unit AHA to a specific icon different from the normal round solid color. It may be included.

  The active display change effect may include an active display change common effect that is commonly executed when the display mode of the active display is changed and when it is not changed. The active display change common effect includes an effect effect that, for example, an effect image showing a predetermined character is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and has an effect on the active display, similarly to the hold display change common effect. That's fine. The action effect in the active display change common effect may be a display effect that suggests that the display mode of the active display may change by acting on the active display in the active display unit AHA.

  For example, in the modified example of the active display change shown in FIG. 35 (third modified example), as shown in FIG. 35 (B), for example, after the decorative display variable display as shown in FIG. 35 (A) is started. The active display change common effect including the effect effect that the effect image of the character CH1 acts on the active display in the active display portion AHA is executed. The active display change common effect shown in FIG. 35B includes an effect such that the effect image of the character CH1 acts, although it differs in whether the action target is the hold display or the active display. In this case, the production mode is the same as the on-hold display change common production shown in FIG. Corresponding to the active display, when the hold display change pattern ZHP1-3 is determined in the process of step S309 shown in FIG. 14 and the change effect timing pattern TP0-1 is determined in the process of step S310. As shown in FIG. 35 (C1), the active display change success effect in which the display color changes to red among the specific colors is executed as the display mode of the active display. On the other hand, according to a predetermined icon display change pattern, as shown in FIG. 35 (C2), the active display change success effect in which the display mode of the active display changes to the display mode informing the message of “chance”. May be executed. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining an icon display change pattern that is updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and the icon display stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared. It may be determined as one of a plurality of icon display change patterns by referring to the change pattern determination table.

  In the said embodiment, it demonstrated as a thing where the battle command as a suggestion effect is performed by cut-in displaying an effect image during execution of the reach effect in super reach. However, the present invention is not limited to this, as long as it can execute the suggestion effect that suggests that the player is controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player by an arbitrary effect operation during the execution of the reach effect.

  As a suggestion effect different from the cut-in display in the battle command, based on the fact that an action by the player is detected during the execution of the reach effect, the effect mode of the reach effect is changed, or an effect different from the reach effect is executed. It may be a thing to do. When such a suggestion effect is executed, an effect before motion detection may be performed. The pre-motion detection effect may include a promotion notification that prompts the player to perform an action, for example, by displaying an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance on the screen of the image display device 5. As a configuration for detecting an action by the player, a controller sensor unit 35A for detecting an instruction operation on the operation stick of the stick controller 31A or a trigger button, a trigger sensor, a push sensor 35B for detecting an instruction operation on the push button 31B, or the like is used. May be. In this case, the variable display result is “big hit” at a predetermined ratio according to which of the plurality of operation means the player uses to perform the instruction operation or at a predetermined ratio according to the mode of the instruction operation. It may be suggested that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. For example, in a different ratio depending on which of the operation button of the stick controller 31A, the trigger button, and the push button 31B is used for the instruction operation, or in a mode of the instruction operation such as a single operation or a continuous operation. It may be suggested that the jackpot gaming state is controlled at a different rate accordingly. Furthermore, it is suggested that the game mode is controlled to the big hit gaming state at a different rate according to the execution mode of the production different from the production mode of the reach production or the reach production that changes based on the detection of the action by the player. Also good.

  The configuration for detecting the action by the player is not limited to the stick controller 31A, the push button 31B, or the like. For example, a jog dial capable of rotating operation may be used. It may be possible. Further, for example, a sensor that can detect an arbitrary operation not limited to an instruction input action by a player, such as an infrared sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor may be used. The result of photographing a subject such as a player's hand using a predetermined camera may be analyzed (video motion capture) so that an arbitrary operation can be detected as a predetermined operation. That is, the configuration for detecting the motion by the player may be any configuration that can detect the motion of the arbitrary object mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically.

  Or, as a suggestive effect different from the cut-in display in the battle command, an effect movable member provided inside or outside the game area, an operation means for detecting an instruction operation by the player, etc. It may operate inside. In this case, the variable display result at a predetermined ratio according to which of the plurality of production movable members or operation means operates or a predetermined ratio according to the operation mode of the production movable member or operation means. It may be suggested that becomes a “big hit” and is controlled to the big hit gaming state. As an example of the operation means, the operation rod of the stick controller 31A is vibrated by rotating an eccentric motor built in the operation rod of the stick controller 31A. Alternatively, the operation part of the push button 31B is vibrated by rotating an eccentric motor built in the member for pressing the push button 31B. The variable display result is “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state at a predetermined ratio according to which vibration pattern vibrates the operating rod or the pressing member among a plurality of vibration patterns prepared in advance. It may be suggested. In addition, for example, the variable display result may be “big hit” at a predetermined ratio that varies depending on changes in wind force such as strong wind or weak wind by a blower installed in advance for the hand of a player who operates the operation stick of the stick controller 31A. It may be suggested that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  Alternatively, as a suggestion effect different from the cut-in display in the battle command, music, sound effects, speech sound, and the like may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R during the reach effect. In this case, it may be suggested that the variable display result becomes “big hit” and is controlled to the big hit gaming state at a predetermined ratio according to the music piece to be played, the type of sound effect, the contents of the lines, and the like. . Along with the output of the sound that is a song or a line, a character image (telop) indicating the contents of the lyrics or the line may be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. Then, it may be suggested that the variable display result becomes “big hit” at a predetermined ratio corresponding to the display color of the character image (telop) and is controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  Alternatively, as a suggestion effect different from the cut-in display in the battle command, an effect that changes the display mode of the decorative symbol may be executed. In this case, the variable display result becomes “hit” at a predetermined ratio according to whether or not an effect that changes the display mode of the decorative symbol is executed and the effect mode when it is executed. It may be suggested to be controlled. As an effect of changing the display mode of the decorative design, for example, an effect of displaying an effect image in which the decorative design is burnt on the screen of the image display device 5 and adding another effect image to the decorative design is executed. May be. Or the effect which changes the display mode of a decoration design itself that the display color of a decoration design changes to a specific color (for example, gold color etc.) may be performed.

  In the above embodiment, the active display is performed in the active display unit AHA, so that the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display being executed is executed, and the active display is continued during the execution of the reach effect in the super reach. Described as something that can be done. However, the present invention is not limited to this, as long as the corresponding display corresponding to the variable display can be executed by an arbitrary rendering operation during the execution of the variable display.

  As an example of the corresponding display different from the active display, a zone transition effect (pre-reading notice effect) may be executed based on the winning determination result notified by the winning determination result command. When the zone transition effect is executed, an effect image different from the normal time is displayed as a part or all of the effect image such as the background image, the character image, and the telop display image displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. You can do so. Such a zone transition effect is started before the variable display corresponding to the winning determination result is started, and the execution of the specific effect such as the reach effect in the super reach is started during the execution of the corresponding variable display. It is only necessary that the program is continuously executed. Among the zone transition effects, for example, at least a part of the effects such as an effect of displaying a telop display image for notifying reach establishment when the variable display state of the decorative symbols has reached the reach state is included in the determination result at the time of winning. It may be executed based on the fact that the performance execution condition is satisfied after the corresponding variable display is started.

  The zone transition effect may be executed as a suggestion effect different from the cut-in display in the battle command. In this case, the determination of whether or not to execute the zone transition effect, and the determination of the effect mode when it is performed are variable display for executing the zone transition effect based on the winning determination result notified by the winning determination command. The zone transition effect may be performed based on at least one of the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. It may be performed when variable display is started. In this case, it is suggested that the variable display result becomes “big hit” and is controlled to the big hit gaming state at a predetermined ratio according to whether or not the zone transition effect is executed and the production mode when executed. May be.

  When determining the presence / absence of the zone transition effect and the appearance mode before the variable display for executing the zone transition effect is started, the display mode of the active display as the corresponding display and the presence / absence of the zone transition effect as the suggestion effect And the production mode can be determined based on the determination result as to whether or not the game is controlled to the jackpot gaming state before determining whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state. In this way, both the determination of the correspondence display and the determination of the suggestion effect are made to this advantageous state before deciding whether to control the gaming state (advantageous state) advantageous to the player such as the big hit gaming state. You may make it perform based on the determination result of whether it is controlled.

  As an example of the corresponding display different from the active display, unlike the winning determination result notified by the winning determination result command, the icon display effect is executed based on the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. Also good. In the icon display effect, an effect image such as an icon image determined based on the variable display result is displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 in response to the start of variable display of the decorative design. do it. Such an icon display effect is executed in response to the start of variable display corresponding to the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command, and the reach effect in super reach is performed during the execution of the variable display. Even if the execution of the specific effect is started, it may be executed continuously.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that whether or not to execute a battle command as a suggestion effect and the effect mode in the case of execution are determined as the reach effect in the super reach is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be determined separately from the reach effect in super reach. As an example of determining separately from the reach effect in super reach, for example, when a variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous” is executed, the suggested effect is generated in a predetermined period before a predetermined number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations are executed. It may be executable. In this case, with the execution of the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, it is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the suggestion effect, the effect mode in the case of execution, and the like. That is, the specific effect is not limited to the reach effect in the super reach developed from the reach effect in the normal reach, and may be any effect that can be executed during execution of the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. In this way, it is possible to execute a specific effect during execution of variable display such as a decorative design, and it is possible to continue to execute the first effect even after the execution of the specific effect is started. In the thing which can perform a 2nd effect, the selection ratio of the production aspect of a 2nd effect may differ according to whether the 1st effect is performed in a special mode during execution of a specific effect. . Alternatively, the ratio of whether or not to execute the second effect may be different depending on whether or not the first effect is executed in a special manner during execution of the specific effect.

  In the above embodiment, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the reach effect in the super reach as the specific effect, the battle command period is determined in the process of step S347 shown in FIG. It demonstrated as what the battle command as a performance is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the suggestion effect may be executed when the specific effect is started, or the suggestion effect may be executed when the specific effect ends.

  Furthermore, it is not limited to the one in which the corresponding display and the suggestive effect can be executed during the execution of the specific effect, and the corresponding display and the suggestive effect can be executed in a predetermined period when the specific effect is not executed. Good. As an example, during a predetermined period before the variable display state reaches the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display is started, active display is performed in the active display unit AHA, and an image of a prepared effect image is displayed. The suggestion effect by displaying on the screen of the device 5 (for example, cut-in display) may be executed. In this way, in the case where the first effect and the second effect can be executed in a predetermined period during execution of variable display such as a decorative design, whether or not the first effect is executed in a special manner in the predetermined period. Depending on, the selection ratio of the production mode of the second production may be different. Alternatively, the ratio of whether or not to execute the second effect may be different depending on whether or not the first effect is executed in a special mode during the predetermined period.

  Further, regardless of whether or not the specific effect is executed, the ratio of the first effect executed in the special mode may be different depending on whether or not the second effect is executed in the special mode. Depending on whether or not the second effect is executed, the ratio at which the first effect is executed in a special manner may be different.

  An effect by one type (single) display is performed as the corresponding display, and is not limited to one in which one type (single) effect is executed as the suggestion effect, and as at least one of the corresponding display and the suggestion effect A plurality of types of effects may be performed. That is, in the case where three or more types of effects can be executed in a predetermined period, the selection ratio of the effect modes of other effects depending on whether or not at least one effect is executed in a special mode in the predetermined period May be different. Moreover, according to the combination of the production | presentation aspect in the multiple types of production | presentation performed in a predetermined period, the selection ratio of the production | generation aspect of another production may differ. Alternatively, the ratio of whether or not to execute other effects may be different depending on whether or not at least one kind of effect is executed in a special mode in a predetermined period. Moreover, the ratio of whether or not to execute other effects may be different according to the combination of the effect modes in a plurality of types of effects executed in a predetermined period.

  In the above-described embodiment, as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, it is described that the variable display result is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special game state such as a probability change state may be an advantageous state, and the upper limit number of rounds that can be executed among a plurality of big hit game states is the second round number (for example, “7 A big hit gaming state having a first round number (for example, “15”) larger than “)” may be an advantageous state. Alternatively, the time-short state in which the upper limit number of variable displays that can be executed among the plurality of time-short states is a first number (for example, “100”) greater than the second number (for example, “50”) may be an advantageous state. The probability variation state in which the big hit probability is a first probability (for example, 1/20) higher than the second probability (for example, 1/20) among the plurality of probability variation states may be set as the advantageous state. Any other game state that is advantageous to the player may be used. Also, in the variable display that triggers the transition of the advantageous state, the type of effect may be determined in accordance with the level of the advantageous degree.

  In the above embodiment, the display mode of the hold display that is displayed after the hold display change effect is executed includes a display mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the active display after the active display change effect is executed. The display mode of the active display displayed after the change effect is executed has been described as including a display mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display after the hold display change effect is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of the display mode of the hold display and the display mode of the active display may be configured to include a display mode that is not displayed as the other display mode. . For example, the display mode of the hold display includes a unique display mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the active display, while the display mode of the active display includes the common display mode that can be displayed as the display mode of the hold display. However, a unique display mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display may not be provided. Further, the display mode of the active display includes a unique display mode that is not displayed as the display mode of the hold display, while the display mode of the hold display includes the common display mode that can be displayed as the display correspondence of the active display. However, a unique display mode that is not displayed as an active display mode may not be provided.

  In the above embodiment, by changing the display mode of the hold display to a display mode indicating a “secret” message, there is a high possibility that the display color of the hold display will subsequently change to any of blue, green, and red. It was explained as a suggestion hold display. When a plurality of such suggestion hold displays are displayed on the first hold display unit 5HR and the second hold display unit 5HL, the effect of changing the display mode of the hold display is executed at the same time. There is a risk that it will become complicated and the entertainment interest will be reduced. Therefore, when a plurality of hold displays are displayed in a specific mode that is easily changed to another display mode, the display mode of the hold display is changed so that the hold display change effect is executed only for one hold display. It may be determined whether or not. For example, in the process of step S310 shown in FIG. 14, when the display mode indicates a “secret” message in a plurality of hold displays, the hold display change timing corresponding to each hold display is not the same timing. A change effect timing pattern may be determined. Or, when it is determined in step S502 shown in FIG. 23 that it is the hold display change timing, is the display form indicating the “secret” message in the plurality of hold displays changed to the display form of the specific color? Determine whether or not. When it is determined that the display mode is to be changed in a plurality of hold displays, for example, for the hold display having a larger hold number, the setting change is performed so that the hold display change timing is set in the next variable display. You may make it perform.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the hold display change effect includes an effect effect that the effect image of the character CH1 acts. In addition, as an example of the modification, it has been described that an effect effect that an effect image of the character CH1 acts may be executed in the active display change effect. These effect modes may be an effect mode common to the hold display change effect and the active display change effect, or may be different effect modes. Furthermore, it is not limited to the effect image of character CH1, What is necessary is just to be able to execute the hold display change effect and the active display change effect that are common in any effect mode. For example, while including an effect effect on which an effect image of a character acts, the type, shape, pattern, or color of a character to be displayed is changed partly or entirely, or sound effects and game effects output from speakers 8L and 8R One or both of the lighting modes of the light emitters such as the lamp 9 and the decorative LED may be made different. As a more specific example, the character effect image includes a first character CH1 and a second character CH2, and the action effect includes an action effect SE1 that shoots a hold display or active display with a gun, and a hold. It is assumed that there is an action effect SE2 for cutting the display or active display with a sword. Here, while the effect effect SE1 by the first character CH1 is executed and the effect effect SE2 by the first character CH1 is executed, the effect effect effect mode is different, but the character type is different. It is common. On the other hand, when the action effect SE1 by the first character CH1 is executed and when the action effect SE1 by the second character CH2 is executed, the type of character is different, but the effect aspect of the action effect is common. doing. In this way, when the type of character is common but the effect mode of the effect presentation (contents of the action action) is different, the effect mode of the effect presentation (contents of the action action) is common but the type of the character is different. In any case, since there is a common part in the effect type of the character type or the effect effect, it can be said that it is a common effect mode. Further, for example, when the hold display change effect and the active display change effect are executed in an effect mode in which the combination of the character type and the effect mode effect mode is common, such as the action effect SE1 by the first character CH1. Even if there is a hold display change effect or an active display change effect is executed in the effect mode, the display mode of the hold display changes (for example, any of blue, green, and red, which are specific colors) It may be set such that the rate of change) varies. Further, among the hold display change effects, the hold display or the active display is performed depending on whether the hold number is “1” to “4” including the action display change effect. The display mode may be set so that the rate of change is different. Or, when the hold display change effect and the active display change effect are executed in the effect mode in which the combination of the character type and the effect mode effect mode is common, the display mode of the hold display or the active display changes (for example, Even if the ratio of changing to one of the specific colors of blue, green, and red is the same, the ratio of the display mode after the change to a display mode with high hit reliability (for example, changing to red) is different. It may be set as follows. Further, among the hold display change effects, the display mode of the hold display depends on whether the hold number is “1” to “4” and the hold display change effect including the action effect that is applied is executed. Even if the rate of change is the same level, the display mode after the change may be set so that the rate of change to the display mode with high jackpot reliability is different. Alternatively, in the hold display change effect and the active display change effect, effects in which all the effect modes are different from each other may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, the presence / absence of a display change is determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. 15B. In this case, the display mode of the hold display changes when the hold display change effect is executed. The display mode of the active display may change when the active display change effect is executed at a higher rate than the rate at which the display mode of the active display changes when the active display change effect is executed. Alternatively, the display mode of the hold display may change when the hold display change effect is executed at a high rate. Furthermore, for example, the display mode of the hold display or the active display may be set so as to always change (at a rate of 100%) when any one of the hold display change effect and the active display change effect is executed.

  In the above embodiment, the display color change effect that changes the display color of the hold display or the active display to any one of blue, green, and red can be executed in both the hold display change effect and the active display change effect. The special change effect changed to the special display mode indicating the “secret” message has been described as being executable in the hold display change effect but not being executable in the active display change effect. However, in the hold display change effect and the active display change effect, which effect can be executed or disabled can be arbitrarily set. For example, among the display color change effects, an effect that changes to some display colors (for example, gold or rainbow) may be set to be executable only in the hold display change effect, or the active display change effect It may be set so as to be executable only. As an effect that can be executed in the hold display change effect but cannot be executed in the active display change effect, instead of the effect that performs the suggestion hold display in which the display mode of the hold display is likely to change further, or the suggestion hold In addition to the effect of performing the display, an effect of performing a mode transition suggestion display that suggests shifting to a predetermined effect mode (prefetching notice mode) may be executed as a prefetching notice effect.

  In the above embodiment, when the hold display change effect or the active display change effect is executed, the winning hold display pattern PHW is determined in the process of step S311 shown in FIG. 14, and the first hold display or the second hold display is performed. As an initial display, the description has been made on the assumption that the display is updated so as to add a hold display that becomes a round solid white display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is different from the normal display mode as the initial display of the first hold display or the second hold display, for example, according to the hold display change pattern determined in step S309. The hold display may be started in the display mode.

  In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio” and “probability” at which various decisions are made may be 0% (not decided) or 100% (not necessarily decided), such as 70:30, for example. So that the possibility of at least one of the determination results is 0% (not determined) or 100% (always determined) It may be set. For example, in the case of making various decisions, the ratio of the determination result of any one of the plurality of determination results is higher than the ratio of the determination result of other determination results. It may be included to be 100%, or it may be included that the ratio of other determination results is 0%. When the ratio of the determination result of 1 is 100%, the ratio of the other determination result is 0%. Further, when the ratio as the other determination result is 0%, if the ratio as the determination result of 1 is a predetermined ratio other than 100% and not 0%, the ratio as the determination result of 1 is the other determination result. It will be higher than the ratio.

  In the above embodiment, one change pattern designation command is transmitted when variable display is started in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the change pattern indicating the variable display time, the variable display mode of the decorative design, and the like. Although an example is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the side of the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command before reaching reach, such as the presence or absence of quasi-continuous fluctuation (if it does not reach, the so-called second (2) Before the stop, send a command indicating the variable display time and variable display mode, and after the second command has reached reach, such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if not reach) A command indicating a variable display time or a variable display mode after the so-called second stop may be transmitted. In this case, in the effect control board 12, for example, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on a variable display time derived from a combination of two commands. In the game control microcomputer 100, the variable display time is notified by each of the two commands, and a specific variable display mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control CPU 120. It may be. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, or after the first command is sent, after a predetermined period of time elapses (for example, in the next timer interrupt) ) A second command may be transmitted. The variable display 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 using two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the pre-reading determination is performed on the main side and the command corresponding to the determination result is transmitted to the sub-side, but the command indicating the random value is transmitted from the main side and the pre-reading determination is performed on the sub-side. You may make it do.

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

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

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the effect control CPU 120 cooperates with the image display device 5 and the like, temporarily stops until the display result is derived and displayed after the variable display is started, and then changes again. (Pseudo continuous re-variation) is executed, and an active display corresponding to the variable display (an example of a corresponding display) can be displayed during execution of the variable display. When the re-variation is executed, the active display is erased by, for example, the processing control CPU 120 executing the processing of step S345A and step S345B (see FIGS. 28 and 29).
Since it did in this way, since it can reduce recognition that the quasi-continuous re-change is a single change based on the first start condition or the second start condition being satisfied once, the quasi-continuous re-change It is possible to improve the production effect.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, the first pseudo continuous re-variation (see FIGS. 28 (B2) and (C2)) accompanied by display of a special symbol (for example, “NEXT” or the like) is used as the pseudo continuous re-variation pattern. The second pseudo continuous re-variation (see FIGS. 28 (B1) and (C1)) without special symbol display is prepared, and the second pseudo continuous re-variation is executed more than when the first pseudo continuous re-variation is executed. When the change is executed, the rate of control to the advantageous state (big hit gaming state) is higher.
As described above, since the second pseudo continuous re-variation is performed without the display of the special symbol, when the second pseudo continuous re-variation is executed, the first pseudo continuous re-variation is performed as compared with the case where the first pseudo continuous re-variation is executed. It is possible to further reduce the recognizability of the fact that it is due to fluctuations of times, and to further improve the effect of production due to pseudo-continuous change. In addition, when the second pseudo-continuous re-variation is executed without the display of the special symbol, the ratio of being controlled to the big hit gaming state is higher than when the first pseudo-continuous re-variation is executed. For heavy users, it is possible to increase the expectation of a big hit and produce a hot performance.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, a hold display means for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display that has not yet been started (for example, the first start winning storage display area 5HR, the first start winning storage display area 5HL, and the step). And the hold display means continuously displays the hold display before and after the execution of the pseudo continuous re-variation (re-variable display) (for example, FIG. 28). reference).
Since it did in this way, generation | occurrence | production of the misidentification of the player regarding a hold | maintenance can be suppressed, improving the production effect by pseudo | simulation continuous re-variation.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, during the execution of the reach effect in the super reach that is the specific effect, the active display as the corresponding display displayed corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol, and the big hit gaming state It is possible to execute a battle command as a suggestive effect that suggests that the game state is controlled to be advantageous to the player. Then, in the process of step S523 shown in FIG. 24A, for example, by determining the display color at the time of battle command according to the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 25, whether or not active display is executed in a special mode. Depending on whether or not, the selection ratio of the display color at the time of battle command is varied. Thereby, the display aspect of the active display serving as the corresponding display and the effect form of the battle command serving as the suggestion effect can be associated with each other to improve the game entertainment.

  Alternatively, in the process of step S522A shown in FIG. 32A, active display is executed in a special mode by determining whether or not a battle command is executed according to the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 32B, for example. Depending on whether or not, the ratio of whether or not to execute the battle command may be varied. Thereby, the display aspect of the active display serving as the corresponding display and the presence / absence of the battle effect serving as the suggestive effect can be associated with each other to improve the game entertainment.

  In addition, in the process of step S321B shown in FIG. 33 (A), after determining the presence / absence of battle command execution and the display color at the time of battle command execution according to the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 33 (B), In the change effect setting process in step S322 shown in FIG. 33 (A), the presence / absence of execution of the active display change effect and the effect mode in the case of execution may be determined according to the determination ratio as shown in FIG. In this case, the ratio at which the active display is executed in the special mode is varied depending on whether or not the battle command is executed in the special mode. Thereby, the display aspect of the active display serving as the corresponding display and the effect form of the battle command serving as the suggestion effect can be associated with each other to improve the game entertainment. Further, the rate at which the active display is executed in a special manner is also varied depending on whether or not the battle command is executed. Thereby, the display aspect of the active display used as the corresponding display and the presence / absence of the battle command serving as the suggestive effect can be associated with each other to improve the game entertainment.

  Note that the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes, for example, an image display device 5 and an effect control CPU 120, executes variable display, and derives and displays a display result, and displays after the variable display is started. Re-variable display execution means capable of executing re-variable display for temporarily performing variable display after temporarily stopping until the result is derived and displayed, and a corresponding display corresponding to the variable display during execution of the variable display (for example, active display) Other configurations are optional depending on the purpose as long as they function as corresponding display means capable of displaying the display and erase the corresponding display when the re-variable display is executed. For example, as described above, an example of determining the pseudo continuous pattern as shown in FIG. 22B is not provided, and any one of the predetermined pseudo continuous fluctuations of the first pseudo continuous fluctuation and the second pseudo continuous fluctuation is performed. It may be executed, or it is not necessary to change the mode of the correspondence display when the correspondence display is redisplayed. Further, the hold display may not be continuously displayed (for example, it may be deleted in the case of a pseudo continuous change like the active display). In addition, for example, a suggestion effect such as a battle effect may not be executed during execution of a specific effect such as a reach effect by super reach.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 5 ... Image display apparatus 5L, 5C, 5R ... Decoration symbol display area 5HR ... 1st reservation display part 5HL ... 2nd reservation display part AHA ... Active display part 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production Control board 100 ... Game control microcomputer 120 ... Production control CPU
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can execute variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Variable display execution means for executing variable display and deriving and displaying a display result;
Correspondence display means capable of displaying a correspondence display corresponding to the variable display during execution of the variable display;
A specific rendering means capable of performing a specific rendering during execution of variable display;
A suggestion effect means capable of performing an effect effect that suggests that the image is different from the image used for the correspondence display and is controlled to the advantageous state during execution of the specific effect ,
The suggestion effect means is capable of executing the suggestion effect in any one of the effect modes of a plurality of types of effect modes controlled in the advantageous state.
The correspondence display means can change a display mode of the correspondence display based on execution of a predetermined change effect,
Depending on whether the corresponding display is displayed in a special mode during execution of the specific effect, the selection ratio of the effect mode of the suggestive effect is different,
During the execution of the suggestion effect, the correspondence display can be displayed so that the mode of the correspondence display can be recognized.
A gaming machine characterized by that.